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Longer-horizon debt funds lose return edge over shorter-duration peers

As the surge in g-sec yields remains a drag on long-duration and g-sec scheme performance

Budget 2026: Too many known unknowns amid push to revive private capex

Amid data and fiscal uncertainties, the govt faces the difficult task of creating conditions to boost private capex

Eco Survey calls to link microfinance investor exits to social metrics

Economic Survey 2025-26 urges linking microfinance investor exits to social impact metrics, warning that return-driven growth risks over-lending, borrower stress, and financial instability

RBI likely defers plan to mandate climate risk disclosures by banks

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposed norms, which had been under discussion with banks since 2022

21% of surveyed banks, institutions implementing/developing AI: Eco Survey

There is a convergence in priorities among central banks as they adopt AI, which includes using AI to enhance decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and manage risks effectively, survey said

RBI to keep interest rates steady at 5.25% through 2026: Reuters poll

The central bank has lowered benchmark borrowing costs by a cumulative 125 basis points since February 2025

RBI should include liquid papers in OMOs for better yield signalling: SBI

Despite a cumulative 125 basis point cut in the repo rate and record liquidity injections of about Rs 6.6 trillion during the current financial year, yields remained elevated

Reserve Bank of India moves OMO dates forward as 10-year yield hits 6.72%

10-year bond yield at 6.72%, highest since March 2025

RBI proposes disaster relief framework for banks, seeks feedback

The ‍proposed rules will kick in from April 1. The central bank ‍has ‍sought feedback from ‌stakeholders and public until February 17

RBI brings forward ₹1 trillion bond purchases to ease liquidity pressure

The RBI bought 3 ​trillion rupees of bonds during December-January, boosting the note-purchase tally for the fiscal year to a record 5.7 trillion rupees

Bank holiday today: Are SBI, BOB, Canara Bank and others closed?

Is bank holiday today: The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has called an all-India bank strike today, January 27, which may disrupt services at public sector banks such as SBI and PNB

Value of CDs climbs to ₹5.75 trillion, rates cross 7% for marquee banks

Deposit tightness has pushed certificate of deposit outstanding to a record ₹5.75 trillion, with marquee banks raising one-year funds at over 7%

Arijit Basu quits HDB Financial, appointed chairman of IndusInd Bank

Sunil Mehta to step down from the helm of IndusInd following completion of his term on Jan 30

Forex reserves rise $14 billion in best week in 10 months: RBI data

At $701 billion, reserves at 13-week high; shy of all-time high of $705 billion

States' gross fiscal deficit topped 3% in FY25 after 3 years: RBI report

States' fiscal deficit crosses 3% of GDP in FY24 after 3 years; capital spending rises as liabilities remain manageable, says RBI report

Banks raise Rs 89.5k crore via CDs in December fortnight, rates surge

Banks raised Rs 88,512 crore through certificates of deposit in the last fortnight of December as deposit growth lagged credit growth, pushing short-term borrowing rates above 7 per cent

Razorpay POS secures RBI nod for offline payment aggregator licence

Fintech major Razorpay's offline payments arm, Razorpay POS, on Thursday said it has secured licence from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to act as an offline payment aggregator. With this authorisation, Razorpay now holds all three key RBI licences-online payment aggregator, cross-border payment aggregator (secured in December 2025), and offline payment aggregator, according to a company statement. The PA-P licence will allow Razorpay POS to further scale its in-store payment infrastructure, supporting high-volume transactions for diverse sectors ranging from large retail chains to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). "For us, regulation isn't an afterthought; it's core to how we build. Securing the RBI's Offline Payment Aggregator License further strengthens our ability to support businesses with scalable, compliant in-store payments as they expand their omnichannel presence," Razorpay MD and Co-founder Shashank Kumar said. The company, which entered the offline space following t

RBI taps over $2 bn FX swaps to ease liquidity amid rupee pressure: Bankers

Spot intervention ​drains rupee liquidity, an effect the RBI can counter through dollar/rupee buy-sell FX swaps, in which the first leg is settled at the spot date and the second at a future date

Net FDI negative for 3rd straight month in Nov due to high repatriation

Net FDI in April-Nov period grows 7x to $5.6 billion compared to same period last year

Current state of economy provides ground for optimism: RBI bulletin

The current state of the economy provides ground for optimism going forward and India will remain the fastest growing major economy, notwithstanding elevated geopolitical risks and policy uncertainty ahead, a Reserve Bank bulletin said on Wednesday. The year 2026 began with an escalation of geopolitical tensions, marked by developments such as the US intervention in Venezuela, the simmering conflict in the Middle East, ambiguity surrounding the RussiaUkraine peace deal, and escalation of the row over Greenland, all of which point to still-elevated geo-economic risks and policy uncertainty ahead, it said. "Even amidst these global uncertainties, the current state of the economy provides ground for optimism going forward. The GDP growth estimates for 2025-26 indicate that India will remain the fastest growing major economy in the world," said an article published in the January bulletin. Global growth remained resilient in 2025 despite heightened uncertainties. Though elevated, global