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India's outward FDI nearly doubles to $6.8 bn in April 2025: RBI data

Equity, loans, and guarantees led the surge in outward FDI commitments from India, which rose to $6.8 billion in April 2025, up from $3.58 billion a year earlier

ECB filings hit 72-month high of $11.04 bn in March, shows RBI data

External commercial borrowing proposals reached a 72-month high of $11.04 billion in March 2025, with full-year filings touching $61.18 billion, RBI data showed

Three RBI rate cuts likely from June as inflation dips below 4% target

With inflation staying under RBI's 4% target for two months, economists expect three back-to-back repo rate cuts, starting with a 25 bps reduction in June

RBI reviews e-wallets after sudden collapse of EV taxi service BluSmart

Reserve Bank of India has begun informal consultations with EV charging-point operators and other app-based EV platforms to assess potential consumer risks

HDB Financial Services may seek RBI extension on listing deadline

HDFC Bank's NBFC arm may ask the RBI for more time to meet its September 2025 listing deadline as IPO approval faces delays over compliance issues and regulatory hurdles

PayU gets final RBI approval to operate as online payment aggregator

Prosus-backed PayU receives final RBI approval to act as an online payment aggregator over a year after in-principle clearance and corporate restructuring

Retail inflation slid further to 3% in Apr; easing room for RBI rate cut

In March, retail inflation stood at 3.34 per cent- the lowest since August 2019

BS Poll: RBI FY25 surplus transfer likely to be higher than previous fiscal

RBI may transfer a higher surplus in FY25 as gains from dollar sales and interest earnings strengthen its financials, exceeding last year's ₹2.1 trillion payout

RBI mandates reporting of digital lending apps via CIMS portal from May 13

RBI directs regulated entities to upload digital lending app data on the CIMS portal by June 15 to enhance transparency and streamline digital lending regulations

Policy rate cut to put more pressure margins: Union Bank of India MD & CEO

Union Bank Q4 profit rises 50.57 per cent year-on-year, but net interest margin dips to 2.87 per cent as RBI repo rate cuts begin to impact lending margins

India's forex reserves dropped by $2 billion to $686 billion: RBI

India's forex reserves dropped USD 2.065 billion to USD 686.064 billion for the week ended May 2, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall kitty had increased USD 1.983 billion to USD 688.129 billion. The forex reserves had touched an all-time high of USD 704.885 billion in end-September 2024. For the week ended May 2, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased USD 514 million to USD 581.177 billion, the data released on Friday showed. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. Gold reserves decreased USD 2.545 million to USD 81.82 billion during the week, the RBI said. The special drawing rights were down USD 30 million to USD 18.558 billion, the apex bank said. India's reserve position with the IMF was also down USD 3 million at USD 4.509 billion in the reporting week, the apex b

RBI removes short-term investment limits for FPIs in corporate debt

The RBI has removed short-term and concentration limits on FPI investments in corporate debt to ease access and deepen market participation

RBI bumper payout to help offset shortfall in tax revenues, say analysts

Kotak Mahindra Bank expects RBI to transfer up to ₹3.5 trillion to the government, while IDFC First Bank estimates the dividend at around ₹3 trillion for the fiscal year ending March

Bank spread narrows to 10-year low of 2.71% in March: CareEdge

Lending-deposit rate spread for banks dropped to 2.71 per cent in March, driven by lower lending rates amid reduced high-yield loan exposure and RBI rate cuts

RBI framework suggest impact analysis before finalising regulations

RBI's new framework proposes mandatory public consultation, impact analysis, and periodic review for significant regulations, promoting transparency in rule-making

RBI recognises FIMMDA as SRO for financial markets under new framework

FIMMDA has become the first financial market body to be recognised as a Self-Regulatory Organisation under the RBI's 2024 framework to enhance oversight and governance

RBI grants SRO status to FIMMDA for oversight of financial markets

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said it has recognised the Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA) as an SRO in financial markets regulated by the central bank. In August last year, the RBI had issued the framework for recognition of Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) in financial markets. The norms were issued in view of the potential role of SROs in strengthening compliance culture among their members and also providing a consultative platform for policy making. The statement said, an application seeking recognition as an SRO in financial markets regulated by the Reserve Bank was received from the FIMMDA. "Based on an examination of the application against the relevant requirements under the framework, it has been decided to recognise FIMMDA as an SRO in financial markets regulated by the Reserve Bank," it said. FIMMDA, an association of commercial banks, public financial institutions, primary dealers, and insurance companies was incorporated as a

Speculative, incorrect: Yes Bank denies stake sale reports in clarification

According to reports, SMBC is in talks with the private lender to acquire a little over 20 per cent stake in the bank, which will trigger an open offer to acquire a majority stake in the bank

Longer call money trading hours likely to address liquidity mismatch

The RBI has proposed extending call money trading hours to 7 PM from 5 PM to better align liquidity with 24x7 payment systems and address mismatches in fund flows

Draft gold loan guidelines may slow down NBFCs' loan growth, says Crisil

The draft guidelines propose that the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio be maintained within a ceiling of 75 per cent throughout the loan tenure, including both principal and accrued interest