Page 3 - Rbi Policy

Foreign investors should turn positive on India by early 2026: Sujan Hajra

The upward revision in RBI's FY26 growth forecast signals strong confidence in India's domestic economic momentum which has consistently beaten expectations

RBI move on M&A funding likely to revive corporate credit demand

Also enable corporate sector to capture sizeable share of acquisition financing mkt

Hike in IPO financing limit: Maintain quality amid easier funding access

This short-term loan enhances the probability of allotment in oversubscribed issues, but also magnifies losses

RBI pared back forward-dollar short position to $53 billion in August

The central bank has unwound $37 billion in forward-dollar shorts since February, allowing maturities to lapse and rebalancing exposure as it manages rupee volatility and liquidity

ECL norms to have bigger impact on banks with higher unsecured loans

Expected credit loss framework to replace incurred loss model from April 2027; analysts say lenders with higher unsecured retail and microfinance exposure will see bigger provisioning impact

RBI plans stricter rules for banks, NBFCs on related-party lending

RBI proposes thresholds requiring board approval for related-party lending by regulated entities, with exemptions and stronger reporting and disclosure norms

RBI proposes market-linked framework for external commercial borrowings

Links borrowing limit with borrower's financial strength

RBI grants SRO status to Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC)

According to the central bank, it had received three applications to be recognised as self-regulatory organisations in the NBFC space, including that of the FIDC

RBI tightens gold loan rules: What changes in repayment, valuation, auction

Regulatory changes seek to ensure more discipline, transparency and protection for borrowers

Lending cap on large corporations lifted as RBI scraps 2016 circular

RBI has withdrawn its 2016 system-wide cap on lending to large corporates citing reduced risks, while large exposure limits for individual banks will remain in force

Wave of liberalisation sweeps banking industry as RBI eases rules

But not too many will be surprised if RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra plays the Santa Claus in December, bringing an early Christmas

Banks get 4 years to spread provisions for ECL norms, MSME relief ahead

Moreover, the regulator proposed tweaking risk weights for loan to MSME and residential housing loans, which will release capital for banks

RBI maintains repo rate at 5.5%, keeps door open for December cut

The central bank has lowered its inflation projection for FY26 to 2.6 per cent from 3.1 per cent, and for the first quarter of the next financial year to 4.5 per cent from 4.9 per cent

RBI unveils three measures to boost rupee internationalisation, expand SRVA

RBI announced lending in rupees to neighbours, transparent reference rates, and expanded SRVA use in corporate bonds and commercial papers to advance rupee internationalisation

RBI extends MTT payment timeline to six months, eases compliance rules

RBI extended the merchanting trade payment timeline to six months from four and simplified reconciliation rules for small exporters and importers to ease compliance burden

RBI signals openness for licences for new urban cooperative banks

RBI to issue a discussion paper on licensing new UCBs, citing stronger financial performance, better compliance and demand from stakeholders for wider financial inclusion

Consumer confidence up marginally, inflation seen easing ahead: RBI survey

RBI surveys indicate consumer confidence improved in September 2025 in both urban and rural areas, with inflation expectations softening and manufacturers retaining optimism

RBI eases rules by dropping overlap curbs on banks, group entities

RBI has removed proposed restrictions on business overlaps between banks and their group entities, giving operational freedom and boosting major lenders with NBFC arms

RBI MPC presser highlights: Low inflation opens up space for monetary policy easing, says governor

RBI MPC Meeting October 2025 highlights: At its last meeting, held from August 4 to 6, the RBI's MPC left the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent; catch all the LIVE updates here

Market close: Sensex up 715 pts post RBI policy; snaps 8-day losing streak

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Oct 1: Rate sensitive sectors, Nifty Bank, Auto, and Realty rose 0.66 per cent, 0.54 per cent and 0.41 per cent respectively