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RBI dollar sales keep rupee shy of 92 on Friday, hit new closing low
RBI intervention via dollar sales prevented the rupee from breaching the 92 mark, even as it closed at a fresh low amid FPI outflows and dollar strength
 "RBI dollar sales keep rupee shy of 92 on Friday, hit new closing low")
Paytm wants to tackle UPI concentration risk via organic tech plans
Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma says company aims to reduce concentration risk in UPI through technology-led growth as its market share by volume and value rises
 "Paytm wants to tackle UPI concentration risk via organic tech plans")
Bank credit growth moderates to 13%; deposit growth eases to 10.6%
Bank credit growth slowed to 13.1% and deposit growth to 10.6% in early January, RBI data shows, though FY26 credit outlook remains positive
 "Bank credit growth moderates to 13%; deposit growth eases to 10.6%")
Business correspondents seek grant, equity funds for capacity building
The Business Correspondent Resource Council has sought the setting up of infrastructure and equity funds to strengthen last-mile banking, citing NSFI goals and RBI findings
 "Business correspondents seek grant, equity funds for capacity building")
Rupee leans on RBI support to soften imapct of flows, weak Asian cues
The rupee is down about 2.3 per cent so far this month and is headed for its worst monthly performance since September 2022
 "Rupee leans on RBI support to soften imapct of flows, weak Asian cues")
Fintech's long march from disruption to discipline in its next chapter
A decade of rapid growth gives way to partnerships, governance, and the contours of Fintech 2.0. Raghu Mohan weighs in
 "Fintech's long march from disruption to discipline in its next chapter")
Rupee internationalisation aims to reduce business risk: T Rabi Sankar
RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar says rupee internationalisation aims to reduce risk for Indian firms, not replace the dollar, and warns that stablecoins pose macro risks
 "Rupee internationalisation aims to reduce business risk: T Rabi Sankar")
Rupee slips to 92 against US dollar before RBI pulls it back slightly
The rupee slid to an intraday low of 92 per dollar amid dollar demand and FPI outflows, with RBI intervention preventing a breach of the key psychological level
Eco Survey calls for shift from entity-based to activity-based regulation
Regulators must walk the tightrope to balance growth with stability
 "Eco Survey calls for shift from entity-based to activity-based regulation")
RBI should include liquid papers in OMOs for better yield signalling: SBI
Despite a cumulative 125 basis point cut in the repo rate and record liquidity injections of about Rs 6.6 trillion during the current financial year, yields remained elevated
 "RBI should include liquid papers in OMOs for better yield signalling: SBI")
RBI outlines resolution framework for loans hit by natural calamities
The framework also factors in decisions of the State Level Bankers' Committee (SLBC) and District Consultative Committee (DCC)
 "RBI outlines resolution framework for loans hit by natural calamities")
RBI-ESMA agreement allows CCIL to reapply for latter's recognition
CCIL can re-apply for recognition; Esma in talks with Sebi, IFSCA for similar agreement
 "RBI-ESMA agreement allows CCIL to reapply for latter's recognition")
RBI proposes disaster relief framework for banks, seeks feedback
The proposed rules will kick in from April 1. The central bank has sought feedback from stakeholders and public until February 17
RBI brings forward ₹1 trillion bond purchases to ease liquidity pressure
The RBI bought 3 trillion rupees of bonds during December-January, boosting the note-purchase tally for the fiscal year to a record 5.7 trillion rupees
Youthful states build fiscal muscle; ageing states pay pension price
RBI flags widening fiscal divergence as youthful states like Bihar and UP gain from workforce growth, while ageing Kerala and Tamil Nadu face rising pension and debt pressures
Demographic shift: State finances reflect the rapid transition ahead
Nationally, the working-age population is expected to peak around 2031, but several states have already crossed that point
Rupee likely to trade around 92.50 per dollar by March-end: BS Poll
Trade deal with US could reverse the fortune of the Indian currency
 "Rupee likely to trade around 92.50 per dollar by March-end: BS Poll")
Directors' cut: Bank board reform hangs in balance amid governance rethink
As the banking landscape grows more complex, board oversight requires urgent finetuning. Expect Mint Road to tighten governance frameworks
 "Directors' cut: Bank board reform hangs in balance amid governance rethink")
Financial inclusion index should disclose all parameters: Sumita Kale
RBI's Financial Inclusion Index needs greater transparency, granular data and a shift towards usage, quality and household financial well-being, says Indicus Foundation CEO Sumita Kale in an interview
 "Financial inclusion index should disclose all parameters: Sumita Kale")
The Budget, govt borrowing and the RBI: Managing mounting FY27 pressures
The Centre's higher gross borrowing won't be a challenge in FY27, but the increasing size of state development loans is a concern
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