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RBI steps in to support rupee as currency nears record low; tightens forex rulesThe Reserve Bank of India has announced new measures aimed at stabilizing the rupee's value in foreign exchange markets. These measures inc...
RBI to sell $2.6 billion of bonds, tighten bank reserve need to squeeze cashThe Reserve Bank of India is set to initiate bond sales to better regulate liquidity within the banking system. As of October 16, banks wil...
RBI to conduct Rs 25,000 cr OMO sale auction of government securities on Oct 13On October 13, the Reserve Bank of India plans to auction government securities valued at Rs 25,000 crore. This operation will present six ...
RBI’s sell-buy swaps slow rupee’s fall but push up forward premiums, making hedging costlier for foreign investorsThe Reserve Bank of India is engaged in dollar sell-buy swaps to stabilise the rupee's value. However, this has resulted in higher forward ...
RBI's first big liquidity mop-up after rate hike falls short as banks park less than half the targetIn a bid to manage liquidity, the Reserve Bank of India executed a 29-day variable rate reverse repo auction, yet banks only stashed away R...
RBI bid to drain surplus liquidity and improve rate transmission sees muted responseBanks parked just Rs 79,655 crore in the central bank’s 29-day variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction, less than half the Rs 2 lakh cror...
India bonds hemmed in as market digests higher ratesThe Reserve Bank of India has increased its key policy rate by 25 basis points, raising it to 5.50%. This adjustment signifies a strategic ...
RBI raises repo rate to 5.5% in first hike under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, shifts stance to ‘calibrated tightening’The RBI raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, its first hike since February 2023, and shifted its policy stance to ‘ca...
RBI says it will ensure 'undervalued' Rupee finds its correct levelThe Reserve Bank of India has stated its intent to stabilize the undervalued rupee, which reached a five-month low. Despite raising the pol...
Sharper, bigger RBI moves coming in December? SBI economists put things in perspectiveThe recommendations come as the central bank manages inflation risks alongside pressure on the rupee and capital flows. A 50-basis-point in...
India bonds tumble after RBI's first rate hike in nearly four yearsIn a bid to combat inflation, the Reserve Bank of India has increased the key interest rate to 5.5%. This decision has led to a notable dip...
FCNR inflows to keep cap on bank deposit ratesThe liquidity from the foreign currency non-resident deposits is likely to stabilize bank deposit rates temporarily. This situation will al...
Rupee nears record low despite RBI hike, governor says markets can be irrationalThe Indian rupee has dipped to its lowest point in five months, following a recent interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India. Analyst...
India's FX reserves fall for fourth week, down $50 billion from September peakIndia's foreign exchange reserves have fallen for the fourth consecutive week to $734.6 billion. This decline follows a recent peak of $785...
Indian rupee FX premiums jump after RBI policy leaves traders bracing for more sell/buy swapsOn Wednesday, after the Reserve Bank of India's policy meeting, dollar-rupee forward premiums soared, marking the highest implied 1-year do...
Rupee hits two-month low on outflows, investors await RBI outcome with hike priced inThe Indian rupee fell to its lowest point in over two months due to equity outflows. Traders are focusing on the Reserve Bank of India’s up...
Banks cut CD borrowings by Rs 1.3 lakh crore in a month amid RBI liquidity boostIndian banks significantly decreased the issuance of certificates of deposit, lowering outstanding amounts by ₹1.3 lakh crore. This change ...
RBI may hike repo rate by 25 bps as inflation and oil risks mount: Sunil SanghaiThe RBI could raise the repo rate by 25 basis points in October and signal further tightening as inflation, elevated crude prices and a nar...
FCNR inflows cushion rupee, BoP; FII flows crucial for sustained external stability: ReportForeign currency non-resident inflows have significantly bolstered rupee stability and India's balance of payments. However, the current su...
RBI’s success on dollar flows raises stakes in inflation fight & clamour for rate hikeIndia’s record $133 billion diaspora inflow has flooded banks with liquidity, pushing overnight rates below the RBI’s 5.25% policy rate. Th...