Regulator proposes greater operational flexibility
Foreign banks appear to have driven the early success of the RBI's swap scheme, say experts
The rupee recovered from a five-session decline as easing crude oil prices and stronger-than-expected foreign exchange inflows under RBI measures supported sentiment
The basic idea behind the liberalised FCNR (B) scheme and other such measures is to attract foreign-currency flows, which will help RBI build foreign-exchange buffers at a time of global uncertainty
A stable economy does not require a permanently stable exchange rate
In its first update since the scheme was launched in early June, the Reserve Bank of India said the measures had mobilised $20.72 billion through July 17
The rupee closed at 96.28 per dollar on Friday, down about 1% on the week, its steepest drop since May, the month in which the currency hit its all time-low of 96.96
Banks expect strong NRI interest in RBI's FCNR(B) scheme but say leverage limits, overseas regulations and tax issues could curb fund mobilisation
The move marks India's first formal procurement step towards polymer banknotes, though the Reserve Bank of India has not announced denominations or a timeline for their introduction
"We have to watch out for monsoon… how it progress because a significant population depends on agriculture," he said
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced that it has imposed monetary penalties on six companies, including non-bank lender Muthoot Finance, for non-compliance with various regulatory norms. The central bank imposed a Rs 5.80 lakh penalty on Muthoot Finance, Rs 3.10 lakh each on Satya MicroCapital and PAN Emami Cosmed, Rs 2.70 lakh each on Dhani Loans and Services and Muthoot Vehicle and Asset Finance, and Rs 6.20 lakh on Avail Financial Services, notifications said. Muthoot Finance was penalised for failing to put in place a system of periodic review of risk categorisation of accounts and non-deployment of robust software for effective identification and reporting of suspicious transactions, the RBI said. The monetary penalty on Avail Financial Services was imposed as the managing director of the company held directorship in two other NBFCs-Middle Layer, and the company had breached the regulatory single party exposure limit. The central bank imposed a monetary penalty
The rupee weakened as initial FCNR(B) deposit inflows fell short of market expectations, though analysts said it was too early to assess the success of the RBI's measures
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the RBI Grade B 2026 admit card for Phase 2 on its official website. The bank will hold the RBI Grade B exam for Phase 2 on July 25 and 26
Banks are pitching M&A financing to corporate clients after RBI's new norms, setting the stage for stronger competition with private credit funds
The RBI has proposed a comprehensive data governance framework for banks and NBFCs, focusing on customer consent, data quality, third-party sharing and board oversight
The rupee weakened beyond 96 per US dollar while the benchmark 10-year bond yield rose 6 basis points as higher crude oil prices and inflation concerns weighed on markets
The central bank has proposed a one-time approval mechanism for mutual funds, insurers and pension funds to acquire major shareholding in banks, replacing repeated approvals
June inflation rose above the RBI's 4% target, with food, oil prices and monsoon risks clouding the outlook, making a status quo on rates the likely policy choice
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The RBI announced a zero-cost foreign-exchange swap facility at its June 5 policy meeting for deposits raised from non-resident Indians, allowing banks to offer higher returns on such deposits