RBI turns to 30-day VRRR to absorb excess liquidityThe Reserve Bank of India is conducting auctions to absorb excess funds. This liquidity stems from special dollar mobilization programs and...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
RBI mops up Rs 6.02 lakh crore through VRRR auctions against a Rs 8.50 lakh crore planThe surplus liquidity in the system rose to a record high of Rs 10.3 lakh crore as of September 3, forcing the central bank to step up liqu...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
RBI may raise repo rate to 5.75-6% in H2 FY27, rate hike cycle likely from December: UBIUnion Bank of India expects the RBI to raise the repo rate to 5.75-6% in H2 FY27, from the current 5.25%, with the rate-hike cycle likely b...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Centre sees no cost pain for RBI on dollar delugeThe Reserve Bank of India anticipates minimal costs from significant forex inflows. High interest rates on US treasuries are expected to of...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
FCNR flows to complicate liquidity management, lead RBI to deploy more tools: EconomistsHigher FCNR(B) inflows are complicating the Reserve Bank's liquidity management. The banking system currently holds excess liquidity at a f...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
RBI faces about $11 billion bill on foreign deposits planIndia's central bank secured record diaspora funds, exceeding projections significantly. This fundraising effort may incur substantial cost...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Indian banks pitch FX sell/buy swaps to drain surplus liquidity, sources sayIndian lenders suggested forex sell/buy swaps to reduce excess rupee liquidity. This proposal came after a meeting with the Reserve Bank of...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
How RBI could tackle a liquidity deluge triggered by dollar depositsThe RBI’s special dollar deposit scheme attracted a massive $127.23 billion, pushing India’s banking system liquidity surplus to a record ₹...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
India's bank liquidity surplus hits all-time high riding flood of dollar depositsIndia’s banking system liquidity surplus has surged to a record ₹9.7 trillion ($102.67 billion), surpassing the previous peak seen in Septe...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
India bonds gain as RBI FX inflows lift liquidity, spur short-term debt buyingIndian government bonds saw gains early Thursday, led by shorter-term debt. Larger dollar inflows boosted rupee liquidity and improved sent...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Explained: What $127 billion FCNR(B) inflows mean for ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, other bank stocksClosing the FCNR(B) scheme has led to a noteworthy increase in dollar inflows, which has positively impacted foreign exchange reserves. Ind...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Record FCNR (B) inflows as banks mobilise $127 blnBanks mobilized over $127 billion from FCNR(B) deposits by August 31. Total dollar inflows reached $136.37 billion through special schemes....
02 Sep, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Indian banks raise over $136 bn via RBI forex swap, FCNR(B) deposits dominate inflowsIndia's banking system attracted over $136 billion through a special Reserve Bank of India swap facility. Foreign currency non-resident dep...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
ICICI Bank raises $17.9 billion through FCNR(B) window, boosts lending liquidityICICI Bank secured approximately $17.88 billion via the RBI's special swap facility. This mobilization provides the bank with substantial f...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Indian banks slash FCNR deposit rates by up to 310 basis pointsIndian banks have lowered interest rates on foreign-currency deposits significantly. This action follows the closure of the Reserve Bank of...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Banking system surplus liquidity reaches Rs 5 lakh crore, highest in over four monthsBy the close of August, liquidity within the banking sector surged to close to Rs 5 lakh crore, fueled by government spending and inflow of...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Rupee dips, reversing intraday gains, as importer dollar demand dominatesThe Indian rupee declined on Thursday, reversing early gains against the dollar. Importer dollar demand increased, and month-end pressures ...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.57 PM IST