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Gold imports up 34 pc to $3.41 bn in May; silver shipments plunge over 86 pcDuring May, India's gold imports skyrocketed by 34 percent, hitting USD 3.41 billion, as soaring gold prices fueled demand. In stark contra...- Remittances, services surplus lift India to $4.7 billion current account surplus in AprilIndia achieved a significant current account surplus of $4.7 billion in April. This positive shift was driven by robust inward remittance f...
- Bringing in US dollars: RBI flags off FCNR(B) chase, pushes banks to go all out for forex inflowsIn an ambitious bid to enhance India's foreign currency reserves, the Reserve Bank of India is urging banks to ramp up their efforts in att...
- Default clouds hover over microfinance as industry flags weak monsoonIn the evolving world of India's microfinance sector, fresh credit risks are emerging on the horizon. The dual challenges of an unsteady mo...
- Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...
- RBI pushes banks to bring more dollars homeThe push comes amid RBI measures to incentivise foreign currency inflows, including swap facilities and hedging cost support for FCNR(B) de...
- India bonds rise as oil slumps on Iran peace deal hopeIndian government bonds saw a significant rise on Friday. This surge was driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices. Hopes of a breakthr...
- India's forex reserves drop $711 million to $681.610 billion, RBI data showsIndia's foreign exchange reserves saw a dip of $711 million, settling at $681.610 billion by June 5. This decline was primarily driven by a...
- Top Indian state lenders eye first dollar bonds since RBI subsidy, sources sayState Bank of India and Bank of Baroda are stepping into uncharted territory as the inaugural users of the Reserve Bank of India's fresh su...
- Bank credit grows over 17% in May, extending double-digit rise for 9th month in a rowBank credit saw a strong 17.44 percent growth in May. This marks the ninth straight month of double-digit expansion. Demand for loans from ...
- Asia’s currency fight moves offshore as central banks push backAsian central banks are intensifying efforts to curb offshore forex speculation as external pressures like high oil prices and a strong dol...
- Govt extends validity of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions upto August 31The Finance Ministry has extended the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 until August 31, 2026, or until Rs 20,000 c...
- Microfinance market reports a small rise in early stage delinquencyMicrofinance loan defaults in the early stages increased in April. However, loans facing later stage defaults showed improvement. The overa...
- India 10-year bond logs best close in 7 weeks as oil prices easeThe Indian bond market celebrated a notable milestone, achieving its highest closing point in seven weeks, primarily thanks to the recent d...
- Banks to be told to step up FCNR (B) depositsBanks will now encourage more foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India will cover all hedging costs for these deposits. This mo...
- Credit guarantee scheme for MFIs still stuck in low gearBanks have received an aggregate loan demand of Rs 10,000-12,500 crore under the scheme, according to people familiar with the matter. Whil...
- RBI’s Swaminathan warns banks on rising risks beyond balance sheetsIndian banks face a new era of resilience. RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J highlighted the need to manage complex uncertainties from geop...
- IndusInd Bank faces fresh whistleblower allegationsThe new complaint alleges insider trading by Samir Agarwal, former zonal head of eastern India at IndusInd Bank, manipulation of financial ...
- IndusInd Bank shares fall 3% after fresh whistleblower complaint reaches PMO, RBIIndusInd Bank shares fell on Wednesday after a fresh whistleblower complaint was sent to the Prime Minister’s Office, RBI, and other regula...
- Regional curbs dampen microfin revival in South India as biz looks upTamil Nadu saw a 2.3% quarter-on-quarter squeeze in the state's microfinance outstanding portfolio to Rs 38,900 cr at the end of March, whi...
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