Government approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of Rs 10 and 20The government has approved polymer banknotes for field trials and regular issuance. Inflation has declined steadily, though recent pressur...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
French lender's India treasurer pegs rupee floor near 'fair value' of 96 per dollarThe Indian rupee is poised for stability against the dollar throughout this financial year. Initiatives to entice dollar investments and a ...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Rupee weakness cushioned by central bank intervention, shorts grow waryThe Indian rupee ended the day with minimal fluctuations, influenced primarily by oil market dynamics and moves from the central bank. Stat...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
After a dash for hot dollars, India dives deep for sticky moneyThe government appears to be shifting its focus from attracting short-term foreign capital to securing long-term foreign investment as it s...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
RBI proposes leverage buffer for branches of global systemically important banksUnder the draft directions, a branch of a G-SIB operating in India will be required to maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 3.5 per cent, a...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
RBI proposes a leverage ratio of 3.5% for ‘important’ global banksThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed new leverage ratio requirements for banks. Globally systemic important banks will face a minimum 3.5...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Loans against FCNR B deposits exempt from priority sectorThe Reserve Bank of India has announced an exemption for loans against specific foreign currency deposits, particularly fresh FCNR(B) and N...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Banks welcome RBI's steady rates, see boost to credit growthThe Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark repo rate steady at 5.25 percent. It also raised its economic growth forecast and lowered infl...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
When is your home loan EMI increasing? RBI rate hike calls pushed back after dovish pauseEconomists now anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will raise rates in December or later. This shift occurs as core inflation remains low,...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Kotak sees India posting BoP surplus in FY27; expects 50 bps rate hike in second halfIndia anticipates a balance of payments surplus in FY27. Stronger capital inflows and higher foreign direct investment will support this po...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Liquidity to peak in Sept, but big surplus won't last long: RBIThe Reserve Bank of India will absorb surplus liquidity from a special forex swap facility. This absorption will occur through higher curre...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
New framework to standardise interest rate rules on the anvil, says RBIThe Reserve Bank of India plans to standardize interest rate rules for all regulated entities. This new principle-based framework aims to i...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
RBI proposes new rules to standardise how lenders set interest ratesIn a significant move, the Reserve Bank of India plans to establish uniform interest rate guidelines for all regulated entities. This initi...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
RBI to resume urban cooperative banks' licensing after 22-year pause, review rural bank rulesThe Reserve Bank of India will resume urban cooperative bank licensing after a 22-year pause. A comprehensive review of credit monitoring f...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Will FCNR (B) deposit scheme that's bringing billions of dollars to India end? RBI Governor says thisThe Reserve Bank of India will continue its special FCNR(B) deposit scheme. This scheme has already attracted tens of billions of dollars i...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Changes in EBLR & MCLR framework, interest rate charging mechanism and how reset dates are decided- RBI proposalRBI MPC policy: The Reserve Bank of India plans to simplify loan interest rate rules for all regulated entities. This initiative aims to ha...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Household savings rise to 21.7% of GDP in FY25: GovtHousehold savings increased to 21.7 percent of GDP in 2024-25. Government and RBI measures aim to boost incomes and financial security. RBI...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.14 PM IST