RBI to hold rates through 2026 as growth risks outweigh inflation: Poll of economistsEconomists predict the Reserve Bank of India will maintain its key interest rate at 5.25% through year-end. This decision comes as the cent...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Forex reserves up by $1 billion to $676 billionMarket participants expect the reserves to rise going ahead as inflows from the foreign currency non resident bank FCNR(B) deposits start t...
25 Jul, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on July 25, 2026?Banks across India will remain closed on Saturday? Reserve Bank of India guidelines mandate banks close on second and fourth Saturdays. Dig...
25 Jul, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
India's forex reserves rise $1.08 billion to $676.237 billion in week ended July 17In a notable development, India's forex reserves have increased by over one billion dollars, driven primarily by a growth in foreign curren...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
ICICI Bank prices $1 billion debt in largest dollar issue by Indian private lenderICICI Bank successfully issued a five-year dollar bond worth $1 billion, achieving a notably tighter spread. This offering stands as the la...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
RBI Intervention shields rupee in face of oil, hedging strainOn Friday, the Indian rupee dodged a plunge to record lows thanks to decisive action by the Reserve Bank of India. State-run banks stepped ...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Global Market: ECB signals future debate on raising bank reserve requirements to reduce central bank lossesThe European Central Bank may increase minimum reserve requirements for commercial banks. This move could reduce interest payments made to ...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
RBI intervention blunts oil surge, shores up rupeeThe Reserve Bank of India intervened by selling dollars to prevent the rupee from reaching a record low. Surging oil prices and declining s...
24 Jul, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Banking liquidity hits lowest since June 29; RBI data reveals Rs 2,884 crore deficitMumbai banking system liquidity has fallen to its lowest point since late June. This deficit is attributed to increased credit growth and c...
24 Jul, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Rupee ends nearly flat as central bank intervention blunts oil strainOn Thursday, the Indian rupee hovered close to a two-month low, influenced by potential intervention from the central bank to counteract ri...
23 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
ICICI Bank sets initial guidance for first dollar bond in nearly 9 years, bankers sayICICI Bank is returning to dollar debt markets after nine years. The lender seeks to raise at least $500 million through a five-year bond. ...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Foreign banks show strongest rate transmission in current RBI easing cycle: BulletinForeign banks showed strongest policy easing transmission during the rate-cut cycle. They lowered lending rates more sharply than other ban...
22 Jul, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
RBI likely used dollar deposit surge to cut record FX forward book, economists sayReserve Bank of India likely used deposit inflows to reduce its forward book. This action helped the central bank manage its near-term doll...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Economics of plastic notes: Why RBI is considering polymer banknotesIndia's currency printing arm is exploring polymer banknotes for future use. These notes offer enhanced durability and security features fo...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Corporate loan growth outpaces retail advances at top private banksCorporate lending at top Indian private banks surged significantly in the June quarter. This corporate loan growth far outpaced retail cred...
20 Jul, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Fast fashion is about to get caught up in HormuzAs with the toilet-paper frenzy at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and drivers pre-emptively filling their tanks on reports of the US-I...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
It's a revamp! RBI steps ahead on plan for plastic rupee notesIndia's currency printing authority is now on the lookout for international suppliers of polymer banknote material, signaling a significant...
18 Jul, 2026, 10.17 AM IST