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RBI employee protest over new promotion policy to continue this week

The RBI Officers' Association has opposed the central bank's new promotion policy, citing delayed career progression, stagnation and lack of manpower planning

Record low rupee may end India's cheap-money era, force RBI policy shift

Rupee weakness amid global turmoil and capital outflows may limit RBI's policy stance, raising risks of rate hikes as inflation, currency pressure and external shocks reshape India's monetary outlook

Bank holidays in May 2026: Check complete list, state-wise closures here

According to the RBI, banks will stay closed for 12 days out of the 31 days in May 2026. These include weekends, festivals, and regional holidays, so it is advisable to check before heading out

RBI intervention cushions rupee as oil strain brings record low into sight

The rupee declined ‌to a low of 94.80 per dollar in early trade, before paring losses to last quote at 94.73, down 0.2 per cent on the day

No OTP for ₹15,000 Auto-Pay, ₹1 lakh limit for SIPs, insurance, says RBI

Recurring payments up to ₹15,000 will no longer require OTP every time.

Rupee set to open higher on RBI's reported plan to curb dollar demand

The rupee will rise to 92.94-92.98 versus the US ‌dollar, traders said, having settled at 93.1950 on Thursday

Gold loan boom sees early stress; delinquencies rise with borrower leverage

Rapid expansion has made gold loans the second-largest retail credit segment, but rising borrower leverage and repeat borrowing patterns are prompting calls for tighter regulatory oversight

Ambedkar Jayanti 2026: Are banks open or closed today? Check status

Central government offices are closed on April 14, 2026. Many banks across India will also remain shut, as Ambedkar Jayanti coincides with Tamil New Year and Vaisakhi

Utkarsh 2029: RBI targets digital currency, UPI global expansion drive

RBI unveils medium-term Utkarsh 2029 strategy focusing on CBDC expansion, UPI globalisation, ULI scale-up, and modernising currency management and regulation

Bond market softens as RBI to withdraw cash in first move this year

The 10-year benchmark yield rose as much 4 basis points to 7 per cent after the Reserve Bank of India announced plans to withdraw liquidity of up to ₹2 trillion ($21.6 billion)

Reserve Bank announces 7-day cash withdrawal to absorb surplus liquidity

RBI will conduct ‌a seven-day variable rate reverse repo auction for ₹2 trillion between 2 pm and 2:30 pm, and the reversal of these funds will take place on April 17

'West Asia conflict duration, oil price trajectory hold key for markets'

Equity, by its nature, Rashesh Shah, CMD, Edelweiss Financial Services believes, is not a one- or two-year asset class, it represents ownership in businesses that compound over a decade.

Where should you invest now? RBI pause shifts focus to short-duration funds

No rate cuts yet: How to invest smartly in a 'Wait-and-Watch' market

RBI maintains status quo, sees FY27 growth at 6.9% with downside risks

Projects inflation to rise to 4.6% in FY27 from 2.1% in FY26, GDP growth to slow to 6.9% from 7.6%

RBI policy prudent, well-calibrated: Bankers welcome regulatory measures

Bankers termed the Reserve Bank's move to hold rates in its policy review on Wednesday as a prudent and well-calibrated measure. Sector-specific moves like the removal of the Investment Fluctuation Reserve requirement and easing of CRAR (capital and risk-adjusted ratio) computation were also welcomed by bankers. "The RBI's decision to maintain a status quo stance amid ongoing global uncertainties reflects a prudent and well-calibrated approach aligned with market expectations," CS Setty, who chairs the largest lender SBI and also industry grouping IBA, said in a statement. Setty said the regulatory moves will help strengthen banks' capital positions and help support credit growth on a sustained basis. Indian Overseas Bank's managing director and chief executive, Ajay Kumar Srivastava, said the status quo reflects a 'safety first' approach wherein the central bank is prioritising macroeconomic stability. "A cautious stance is warranted amid evolving global uncertainties, particular

RBI to introduce new framework for NBFC classification, says guv Malhotra

RBI plans to introduce a new framework to classify NBFCs into upper, middle and lower layers, replacing the current scale-based regulation system

RBI plans to rationalise board norms, shift focus to strategy, policy

RBI plans to revise board norms to reduce compliance burden and enable bank boards to focus more on strategy and policy, amid feedback from industry stakeholders

Between easing inflation and rising geopolitical risks, RBI chooses caution

RBI holds rates amid West Asia uncertainty, with oil prices and geopolitical risks set to shape inflation, growth, and future policy moves

RBI simplifies MSME onboarding on TReDS, removes due diligence norm

RBI proposes removing due diligence requirement for MSMEs on TReDS platform to improve access to working capital and encourage wider participation

Rs 40 lakh home loan: Cut EMI, save interest now; experts explain how

No immediate EMI relief, but steady rates give borrowers a chance to refinance, prepay, and cut long-term loan costs