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Nifty Consumer Durables index jumps 4% as RBI maintains status quo on rates

Following the announcement, the Nifty Consumer Durables index surged 4.48 per cent to hit 35,678 levels during intraday trading on Wednesday

Bond yields slump, rupee strengthens ahead of RBI's monetary policy outcome

Cooling crude prices after a US-Iran ceasefire lifted sentiment, pulling down yields and supporting the rupee ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's policy decision

Iran ceasefire offers major boost to rupee ahead of RBI policy; oil plunges

The rupee is likely to open ‌in the 92.40-92.50 range versus the US dollar, having settled at 93.0075 on Tuesday

Morgan Stanley cuts India FY27 GDP forecast by 30bps to 6.2%

If crude spikes to $150/bbl for a quarter, we see FY27 (GDP) growth at around 5.7 per cent, CPI inflation breaching 6 per cent and the CAD widening to around 3 per cent of GDP, Morgan Stanley said.

RBI set to hold rates while confronting weak rupee amid West Asia conflict

RBI now faces a dilemma over whether to raise interest rates to support the currency or keep borrowing costs low to cushion economic growth

RBI policy expectations: Safeguarding growth amid a supply shock

With limited policy space amid a global supply shock, RBI is likely to hold rates, balancing inflation risks with the need to protect growth

RBI proposes new BC structure and branch norms in draft guidelines

RBI's draft norms revamp BC structure, tighten branch rules, and aim to expand banking access while strengthening governance and consumer protection

What next from MPC? RBI may retain no-action, wait-&-watch policy

This time, communication will be key, not action

RBI delay on capital market norms offers relief, but uncertainty lingers

RBI defers capital market exposure norms by three months to July, offering brokers temporary relief even as concerns over proprietary trading and lending rules persist

Rupee posts worst fall in 12 years in FY26; bond yields rise sharply

Rupee falls 9.85% in FY26 amid foreign outflows and West Asia crisis, while bond yields rise despite rate cuts due to supply pressures and global uncertainties

Bank holidays in April 2026: Banks to stay shut for 14 days in these states

Banks will stay closed for about 14 days in April in various states according to the RBI holiday calendar. The holidays involve state-specific holidays, second and fourth Saturdays, and all Sundays

From crude to currency: Key triggers that could influence markets in FY27

Foreign outflows, the West Asia conflict, rupee depreciation, uncertainty around US tariffs, and elevated valuations were among the key factors that influenced investor sentiment

Bank holidays March 2026: Banks to remain closed for next 4 days, know why

Banking operations across India will be impacted this week as branches will remain closed on four days between March 26 and March 29, 2026. As per the holiday calendar issued by the RBI

RBI cancels Treasury bill auction amid high bids to boost liquidity

Central bank rejects all bids at weekly auction, aiming to avoid signalling higher yields and support liquidity ahead of financial year-end

RBI bought $2.5 billion in January on a net basis, shows bulletin

The RBI purchased nearly $28 billion and sold $25.47 billion in January, the central bank said in its monthly bulletin released on Monday. In December, it sold a net $10 billion in the market

RBI fines HSBC ₹31.80 lakh for non-compliance with deposit norms

Central bank penalises HSBC for non-compliance with norms on unclaimed deposits, including failure to maintain database and assign reference numbers

Corporate bond activity weakens as yields surge, issuers pull back

India's corporate bond market has seen subdued activity amid global uncertainty and rising yields, with issuers deferring borrowings and FY26 issuances trailing last year's levels

India needs $1 trn forex reserves buffer for stability: Ex-RBI Deputy Guv

The $1 trillion target is derived from two critical buffers: $350 billion to cover all one-year debt obligations and $650 billion to protect against a potential exodus of foreign portfolio capital

Best of BS Opinion: West Asia war, rupee depreciation & RBI's policy tone

From the economic fallout of the West Asia conflict and lessons from modern warfare to the RBI's upcoming policy decision and Kanwal Rekhi's memoir, here are the key views from today's Opinion page.

PSU banks may underperform in near term amid Iran war and macro risks

The Iran conflict, rising crude prices and currency pressure may weigh on banking stocks, with PSU banks likely to face sharper downside risks than private peers in the near term