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RBI action, foreign banks' dollar sales help rupee recover, ends higher

The rupee closed at 83.37 against the US dollar, up nearly 0.2% compared with its close of 83.53 in the previous session

RBI's Monetary Policy Committee second meeting of FY25 from June 5-7

A poll by Bloomberg revealed that economists expected the India's central bank to maintain the repo rate at 6.5 per cent for the eight consecutive time

Rupee to rely on RBI's help amid foreign outflows post PM Modi's narrow win

Non-deliverable forwards indicate the rupee will open largely unchanged from 83.53 in the previous session

Sebi forms panel to review ownership, economic structure of clearing corps

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday said it has set up a committee to review the ownership and economic structure of clearing corporations and suggest measures to ensure that clearing corporations function as resilient, independent, and neutral risk managers. The ad-hoc committee would be chaired by Usha Thorat, former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The decision has been taken in the wake of the substantial growth of Indian securities markets in recent years and the importance of clearing corporations as central risk management institutions. In a statement, Sebi said that the committee has been entrusted with the task of reviewing ownership structure as well as finances of clearing corporations. With regards to ownership structure, the committee will examine the feasibility, and broadening the list of eligible investors, who are allowed to take shareholding in a clearing corporation and suggest categories of investors who can acquire stakes in such ...

RBI monetary policy: When boring is exciting

India, when compared to the US, has been rather boring, albeit in a good way. In contrast to the volatility in the US markets and macro data, India has been a beacon of stability

Bond, rupee strengthen as exit polls predict comfortable majority for NDA

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervened in the foreign exchange market to mop up dollars to contain volatility in the exchange rate, said market participants

RBI plans to buy back Rs 30,000 crore worth of bonds on Thursday

The previous two auctions conducted by the RBI saw low participation

Rs 2,000 banknotes worth Rs 7,755 cr left with public; 97.82% returned

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 97.82 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,755 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation. The total value of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation, which was Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close of business on May 19, 2023, has declined to Rs 7,755 crore at the close of business on May 31, 2024. "Thus, 97.82 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation as on May 19, 2023, has since been returned," the central bank said in a statement. The facility for deposit and/or exchange of the Rs 2000 banknotes was available at all bank branches in the country till October 7, 2023. The facility for the exchange of the Rs 2000 banknotes has been available at the 19 issue offices of the Reserve Bank since May 19, 2023. From October 9, 2023, RBI issue offices are also accepti

MPC likely to maintain status quo for eighth time in a row: BS poll

Respondents cite moderate inflation data, outlook for food prices, high growth

India's CAD may show dip in Q4 as net exports hit 11-quarter high

IDFC First Bank in a recent report said in FY25, it estimates CAD at 1.3 per cent of GDP compared to 0.7 per cent of GDP in FY24

Tracking the rise of Reserve Bank of India's physical gold reserves

In the annual report for 2023-24, RBI has said - of the 514.07 metric tonne of gold held as asset of Banking Department, 100.28 metric tonnes held in India and 413.79 metric tonnes held abroad

Unsecured retail credit growth slows down in April 2024: RBI data

Credit offtake by services, industry stays robust

Tainted promoters misusing asset reconstruction companies, says RBI

Rao emphasised the need for robust governance structures for ARCs for transparent and effective functioning

ARCs misused by 'tainted' promoters: RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao

Promoters in an Indian market are large shareholders who can influence company policy and, according to regulatory definitions, are prospective owners or directors of the company

RBI liquidity operations to match monetary policy stance: Annual report

Central bank says it uses 'judicious mix' of instruments to regulate liquidity

RBI balance sheet grows 11.08% to Rs 70.47 trn in FY24, income up 17%

Central bank's contingency risk buffer at 6.5% of balance sheet, says annual report

Nearly 4 out of 5 digital transactions via UPI, says RBI annual report

The report further added that the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) has aided in the growth of digital payments in the last financial year, the RBI said

RBI finalises framework for self-regulatory organisations in fintech sector

An SRO is a non-governmental organisation that acts as a bridge between industry players and the regulator. It also sets standards for the conduct of entities operating in the country

Rs 2000 counterfeit notes more than double, says RBI annual report

Overall, the number of counterfeit notes detected in FY24 was lower than the previous year. There is a declining trend of counterfeit notes detected every year

RBI plans regulations to bolster financial sector, says annual report

Measures to be more principle-based rather than entity-oriented