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PSU external borrowings may top $15 bn on RBI's concessional swap window

State-owned enterprises are expected to accelerate overseas fundraising to tap a funding-cost advantage of about 3 per cent under RBI's new forex swap facility

Brokers seek RBI carve-out for liquidity providers under new norms

Broker groups seek a separate framework for liquidity providers, warning RBI's new collateral rules could reduce market depth and raise trading costs

Weekly economy wrap: RBI rate pause, GDP beat frame week of policy shifts

RBI's policy hold and India's stronger-than-expected GDP growth anchored a week marked by firm PMIs, fuel-price risks, trade talks and fresh Cabinet approvals

Reserve Bank of India issues advisory for Mythos-related cyber threats

RBI prepared for handling cyber security threats related to Mythos, says DG Swaminathan

Deposit, lending rates harden despite RBI's monetary policy rate pause

Bank lending rates rose in April despite an unchanged repo rate, supported by strong credit demand, while deposit rates continued to soften

Monetary policy: Reserve Bank of India opens window for dollar inflow

RBI has unveiled a five-pronged plan to attract foreign capital, boost dollar inflows, ease banking liquidity pressures and support the rupee

Cautious status quo: RBI sees higher inflation, slower growth in FY27

The decision to hold rates was unanimous. The MPC also retained the neutral stance on policy

Have enough currency stocks to replenish ATMs: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Governor Sanjay Malhotra says the central bank has adequate currency stocks and will ensure prompt replenishment wherever ATMs face cash shortages

RBI, govt charm offensive may draw up to $50 billion global flows

Bond tax exemption, easier access for foreign funds may help cover FY27 BoP gap

Proposal for polymer banknotes under consideration: RBI Governor Malhotra

RBI Governor says the central bank is assessing the merits and challenges of polymer banknotes even as cash usage and currency circulation continue to grow

RBI policy: 'Inflation target sacrosanct for us, not in abeyance at all'

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the 4% inflation target remains sacrosanct, while stressing a data-driven approach amid supply-side risks and uncertainty

RBI's move to expand FAR likely to boost FPI flows in debt market

FPIs bought over Rs 3,000 crore worth of FAR securities on Friday

RBI swap support: Hedge-cost relief likely to lift FCNR(B) rates by 200 bps

RBI to bear hedging costs on FCNR(B) deposits till Sept 2026, aiming to boost NRI inflows and support the rupee amid weak capital flows

Centre reappoints RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J. for 2 years

The Centre has extended the tenure of RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J. by two years from June 26, 2026, following his first term at the central bank

RBI opens equity markets wider to overseas investors with higher limits

Higher investment limits for NRIs, OCIs and other overseas individuals are expected to broaden the investor base, improve liquidity and support foreign inflows

RBI recognises Sahamati Foundation as SRO for account aggregator ecosystem

RBI has recognised Sahamati Foundation as the SRO for the Account Aggregator ecosystem, strengthening governance and trust in open finance

RBI proposes revised deposit rate framework, tighter disclosure norms

RBI proposes new rules linking bulk deposit rates to liquidity norms and tighter disclosures, aiming to improve transparency in bank deposit pricing

RBI's rate pause seen supporting housing demand, project execution

Real estate developers and consultants said RBI's decision to keep rates unchanged will support housing demand, project execution and investor confidence despite rising cost pressures

India's foreign exchange reserves up by $938 mn to $682 bn, says RBI

India's forex reserve jumped by USD 938 million to USD 682.321 billion during the week ended May 28, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the kitty dropped USD 7.511 billion to USD 681.384 billion. The kitty had expanded to an all-time high of USD 728.494 billion during the week ended February 27 this year before the onset of the Middle East conflict which led to several weeks of a drop as the rupee came under pressure and the RBI had to intervene in the forex market through dollar sales. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also made multiple public appeals starting May 11 to countrymen to conserve forex by cutting down on foreign travel, limiting fuel use and refraining from gold buys for a year. For the week ended May 29, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased USD 3.116 billion to USD 546.148 billion, the central bank's data showed. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include effects of appreciation or ..

ATM industry calls for cash-recycler interoperability as costs rise

ATM operators and manufacturers are urging banks to activate cash-recycler interoperability, saying it can improve efficiency and help reduce mounting cash logistics and operating costs