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RBI aims to absorb ₹2.5 trillion via seven-day VRRR auction on Monday

The banking system had a liquidity surplus of Rs 3.5 trillion on Thursday, while banks parked Rs 95,970 crore in the three-day VRRR auction on Friday

RBI swap window boosts deposits, but may trim bank NIMs by 3-15 bps

Banks have already mobilised $52.3 billion under RBI's concessional swap window, helping deposit growth and LDRs, but analysts expect NIM dilution of 3-15 basis points

RBI Central Board reviews global, domestic risks to economic outlook

The RBI's Central Board also reviewed various areas of the central bank's operations, including the functioning of its committees and the Ombudsman Scheme

Bajaj Finance: Why Nomura is bullish despite competition, regulatory risks

Bajaj Finance shares have gained 12.56 per cent so far in 2026 and 22.18 per cent in a year. On Friday, the blue-chip NBFC stock was trading flat.

HDFC Bank raises $1.75 billion in dollar bonds, taps RBI swap window

India's largest private sector lender seeks to tap three- and five-year bonds in its second dollar issuance in two months, as banks capitalise on RBI's concessional swap window

Govt reappoints Anand Mahindra to RBI Board; Somanath Panicker joins

Both will serve as part-time, non-official directors for four years from August 20, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier

Shifting expectations

In the minutes, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra argued that there was a need to remain watchful of a broadbased increase in inflation and de-anchoring of expectations

Strong demand at RBI liquidity mop-up auctions; another ₹1.5 trn on Friday

RBI receives cumulative bids of Rs 1.91 trillion against the notified Rs 1.5 trillion as banks seek higher returns amid surplus liquidity and softer overnight rates

RBI's VRRR auctions draw ₹1.91 trn bids; ₹1.5 trn auction on Friday

Strong bank demand at RBI's VRRR auctions highlights surplus liquidity in the system, as the central bank seeks to keep overnight rates aligned with its 5.25% repo rate

Public sector banks underparticipate in forex derivatives mkt: RBI DG Jain

Local currencies will play an increasing role in cross-border trade and payments as settlement can lower transaction costs, currency mismatches and improve efficiency

Unclaimed deposits: How heirs can trace and claim the money from banks

Forgotten bank deposits can remain claimable even after transfer to the DEA Fund. Knowing how to search UDGAM and navigate nominee or legal-heir rules can make recovery easier

Sebi to test bond tokenisation, eyes deeper corporate bond repo market

The pilot, being taken forward with the RBI, will test shared-ledger technology for faster settlement, automated coupon payments and other bond-servicing events

RBI Guv expects $80 bn foreign-currency inflows from rupee support measures

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said flows have been stronger than expected, with FCNR(B) deposits and overseas borrowing already bringing in $56.85 billion

RBI's hawkish minutes rattle bond market investors, put rate hikes in play

Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta flagged a possible rate hike later this year as policymakers grew more wary of inflation risks despite retaining a neutral stance

RBI's swap window: Indian lenders' bond rush nets over $3 bn in 10 days

So far in 2026, Indian lenders have raised a record of over $10 billion through US dollar bonds, with more issuances expected as the RBI's concessional swap window remains open

RBI MPC members hint at rate hike as inflation may rise in coming months

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra preferred to wait for greater certainty on the inflation trajectory, as he and other members of the MPC voted to maintain the existing interest rate earlier this month, according to minutes of the meeting of the rate-setting panel released on Wednesday. The Governor-headed six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the benchmark policy rate (repo) unchanged for a fourth consecutive time, opting to wait for greater clarity on whether higher energy costs triggered by the US-Iran conflict feed into broader inflationary pressures. Despite the conflict in West Asia disrupting supply chains, heightened uncertainty, and an erratic monsoon so far, the Indian economy has performed better than expected in Q1:2026-27, the Governor said as per the minutes. Monetary response to a supply-side shock is warranted when there are signs of it leading to a generalisation of inflation, de-anchoring of inflation expectations or persistent inflation. While risk

Use AI to reach credit invisibles: RBI DG Shirish Chandra Murmu to banks

Share of fresh businesses entering formal credit system fell to 42 per cent in FY26 from 52 per cent in FY23 even as outstanding commercial credit grew 14 per cent

The cash paradox

Regulating the issue of banknotes was one of the main reasons for the establishment of the RBI in 1935

Govt bond yields seen opening higher after hawkish RBI MPC minutes

Market participants expect the 10-year bond yield to rise 1-2 bps and the five-year yield 2-3 bps as traders factor in the possibility of a December rate hike

Global headwinds: Robust swap inflows lift rupee just 0.1% vs 8.8% in 2013

Global factors weigh on the currency despite sizeable FCNR(B) inflows, as economists flag tight financial conditions, volatile energy markets and competition for capital