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Rupee set for more chaos as banks unwind $30 billion in arbitrage trades

RBI's clampdown on rupee trades sparks market panic, volatility spikes, and banks scramble to unwind billions in arbitrage positions

Rupee may slip further to 97/$ if West Asia war prolongs: BS poll

Don't expect rapid, drastic reversal even if calm returns, say experts

RBI delay on capital market norms offers relief, but uncertainty lingers

RBI defers capital market exposure norms by three months to July, offering brokers temporary relief even as concerns over proprietary trading and lending rules persist

RBI extends export credit window till June 30 amid West Asia disruptions

Central bank extends 450-day export credit facility for disbursals till June 30 to ease cash flow pressures amid disruptions caused by West Asia conflict

Banks' supervisory data quality index inches up to 90.9 in December

RBI data shows sDQI for scheduled commercial banks rises to 90.9 in December 2025, with gains in accuracy and consistency but some decline in completeness and timeliness

Mahavir Jayanti 2026 holiday: Will banks and schools stay shut on Mar 31?

India will mark Mahavir Jayanti tomorrow, Mar 31. On this day, schools, banks and government offices will remain across several states. It is a gazetted public holiday

Bank credit to industry rises 13.5% in Feb on infra demand: RBI data

Bank credit to industry grew at faster pace of 13.5 per cent on the fortnight ending February 28, compared with 7.5 per cent in the year-ago period, according to the RBI data released on Monday. The buoyant growth is majorly driven by higher growth in 'infrastructure', 'all engineering', 'chemicals and chemical products', 'petroleum, coal products and nuclear fuels' and 'textiles', said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI has released data on sectoral deployment of bank credit for February 2026, collected from 41 select scheduled commercial banks (SCBs), together accounting for about 95 per cent of the total non-food credit by all commercial banks. "On a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis, non-food bank credit grew by 14.3 per cent as on the fortnight ended February 28, 2026, compared to 11.1 per cent during the corresponding fortnight of the previous year (March 7, 2025)," the RBI said. Credit to industry recorded a year-on-year growth of 13.5 per cent, compared with 7.5 per cent in

Bank holidays in April 2026: Banks to stay shut for 14 days in these states

Banks will stay closed for about 14 days in April in various states according to the RBI holiday calendar. The holidays involve state-specific holidays, second and fourth Saturdays, and all Sundays

Weak rupee, strong dollar: How RBI steps in to steady currency markets

RBI does not defend a fixed rupee level but intervenes to contain excessive volatility, using tools like forex reserves, liquidity tightening and regulatory curbs to stabilise markets

RBI's $100-million NOP cap: Clipping speculative wings, not growth

RBI steps in as rupee nears 95/$. Banks now capped at $100 million FX exposure to curb speculation. Will this stabilise the rupee -- or tighten liquidity? Here's what it means

RBI's move a stern warning to curb INR speculation: Abhishek Goenka

RBI has drawn a line in the sand on rupee volatility. With NOP caps, arbitrage unwinding, and possible FCNR moves - the central bank is stepping in decisively. But will it be enough>

RBI's boldest currency move in years brings rupee only brief relief

The intervention underscores the RBI's shrinking flexibility, as foreign-exchange reserves have shrunk in the first three weeks of March amid efforts to defend the rupee following the Iran conflict

RBI's FX clampdown: Temporary relief for Rupee, not a trend reversal

Rupee hits record low of 94.85 amid oil price surge, FPI outflows and RBI actions. Key factors driving INR weakness and outlook explained.

RBI's move to cap NOP in forex a structural shift in managing currency risk

RBI's NOP cap may support the rupee via dollar unwinding, but rising crude oil prices and global risks could limit gains. USD-INR seen in 92.50-96 range.

Nifty Bank slips 2.6%; HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank hit 52-week lows; here's why

Nifty Bank index has corrected 16 per cent since the start of the West Asia war on February 28, 2026

Banks urge RBI to revisit forex cap, flag MTM losses, forced unwinding

Banks seek relief as RBI caps forex exposure, triggering potential $40 billion unwinding and raising concerns over MTM losses and rupee volatility

RBI plans cross-border revamp, lighter rules for small payment firms

RBI's Payments Vision 2028 proposes reforms in cross-border payments and a lighter regulatory framework for small payment firms to boost innovation and efficiency

RBI open market operations help banks cut treasury losses in Q4FY26

RBI's bond purchases and switch operations are helping banks cushion treasury losses in Q4 despite rising yields driven by global volatility and the West Asia crisis

Margin calls in gold loans: Avoid borrowing over 50-60% of pledged value

Maintain a liquidity buffer in case you get a margin call due to falling gold prices

Bank credit growth slows to 13.8% in March 15 fortnight, deposits rise

Bank credit growth eased to 13.8 per cent in the March 15 fortnight, while deposit growth improved to 10.8 per cent, reflecting tax outflows and seasonal lending trends