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
Global Market: South Korean shares rise on chip gains, KOSPI set for third weekly lossSouth Korean shares rose 0.85% on Friday, led by gains in heavyweight chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, although the KOSPI remai...
04 Sep, 2026, 09.38 AM 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
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
GIFT IFSC emerges as international banking hub with $52.82 bn FCNR(B) disbursals: Uday KotakGIFT IFSC banking units are channeling foreign-currency deposits into financing. These units funded fifty-two billion dollars of FCNR(B) de...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.03 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
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
Global Market: Japan’s 3% bond yield barrier signals shift in global debt flowsJapan’s 10-year government bond yield crossing 3% is making domestic fixed-income assets increasingly attractive, raising concerns that Jap...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Explained: How multi-decade high global bond yields spell caution for Indian stock market investorsGlobal bond yields are surging as oil-driven inflation, rising debt, heavy AI borrowing and hawkish central-bank expectations unsettle mark...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
US debt hits $40 trillion. Here’s how Washington has tackled funding crises beforeAmerica has historically faced significant debt challenges and devised new funding methods. During the Civil War, new buyers were created f...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
RBI intervention, dollar flows push Indian rupee to two-month peakThe Indian rupee surged to a two-month peak against the U.S. dollar, buoyed by decisive central bank interventions and dollars flowing in f...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Uday Kotak sees GDP resilience, warns India not to lower guardIndia's economy grew 7.8 percent in the April-June quarter, showing resilience. Veteran banker Uday Kotak noted ongoing geopolitical and ec...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Global Market: KOSPI gains as AI-driven chip demand lifts South Korean exportSouth Korean shares gained on Tuesday, with the KOSPI rising 0.33%, as stronger-than-expected exports and robust semiconductor demand linke...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Short-term rates ease as banks see surge in dollar depositsLarge banks secured significant dollar deposits, easing short-term borrowing costs for smaller institutions. This influx of funds has boost...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
Lenders may turn to OFCB route to raise more funds abroadIndian banks are now shifting focus towards borrowing in overseas foreign currencies to meet their fundraising requirements. This strategic...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.05 AM IST
Yes Bank, RBL put dollar bond plans on holdYes Bank withdrew its dollar debt plan as investors sought higher yields. RBL Bank also postponed their dollar bond issuances. These lender...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Japanese bond funds see record inflows as rising yields attract global investorsForeign investors are showing significant interest in Japanese government bonds this year on the back of rising yields. Record inflows into...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.21 PM IST