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The Reserve Bank of India approved Emirates NBD Bank’s plan to acquire up to 74% stake in RBL Bank, subject to regulatory clearances. The deal would make RBL a foreign-owned subsidiary, marking a significant development in India’s banking sector

The Indian rupee recorded its biggest single-day gain in nearly 13 years, closing at 93.10 against the US dollar after the RBI tightened rules to curb speculation. Strong forex reserves and improved risk sentiment supported the sharp rally.

Indian rupee surged 1.7%, its biggest gain in over 12 years, after Reserve Bank of India tightened curbs on currency speculation and offshore derivatives. Gains came amid global market weakness, rising crude prices, and falling Asian equities and domestic indices

A State Bank of India report urged the Reserve Bank of India to use forex reserves to stabilise the rupee amid West Asia tensions. It flagged volatility, suggested market interventions, and proposed measures to manage foreign exchange demand

Atanu Chakraborty resigned as part-time chairman of HDFC Bank citing ethical concerns, marking an unprecedented mid-term exit. Keki Mistry was appointed interim chairman as the RBI approved leadership transition

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RBI stated there is no systemic risk to the banking system following a Rs 590-crore fraud at IDFC First Bank’s Chandigarh branch. Four officials were suspended; the stock fell sharply amid ongoing investigation

The RBI on Friday kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and retained a neutral stance, citing controlled inflation and a favourable growth outlook. The MPC said it is assessing global headwinds while allowing earlier rate cuts to transmit.

The RBI has warned that Telangana’s rising debt and fiscal deficit could make the State’s finances vulnerable. Reliance on market borrowings, weak sinking fund reserves, and slower revenue growth have raised concerns about long-term sustainability and repayment capacity.

The rupee appreciated 3 paise to 89.95 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by a weaker greenback and strong IIP data. However, foreign fund outflows, higher crude prices and weak equities limited further gains

Indian equities opened higher as Sensex and Nifty tracked firm global cues and steady DII buying. RBI’s Rs 2 lakh crore liquidity infusion via OMO and swaps boosted sentiment, though FII selling capped gains amid consolidation in early trade Wednesday

The RBI has allowed compounding of Genpact India’s FEMA case, ending litigation with a one-time payment of Rs 4.72 lakh. The ED confirmed the closure, emphasizing the policy of promoting ease of doing business and avoiding frivolous litigation

Paytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL), a One97 Communications subsidiary, received RBI approval to operate as a Payment Aggregator for offline and cross-border transactions, complementing its existing online aggregation license, enabling end-to-end payment solutions for merchants

The rupee fell 9 paise to a record low of 90.58 against the US dollar amid uncertainty over an India US trade deal and sustained foreign fund outflows. Weak equities and cautious investor sentiment added pressure on the domestic currency

The Centre has introduced regulatory relaxations and enhanced credit access to support MSME growth. Measures include BIS exemptions under quality norms, RBI-mandated loan benchmarking, credit guarantees and collateral-free lending to ease compliance and boost expansion

The RBI and Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have issued alerts warning citizens about fake messages claiming to help recover unclaimed deposits. Officials stressed that only the UDGAM portal should be used and urged the public not to click suspicious links or share personal details.

Airpay Payment Services has received RBI approval to operate as a cross border payment aggregator, completing its unified PA framework licences. The company will offer full stack payment solutions domestically and globally, expecting strong growth in processing volumes, revenues and merchant onboarding

The RBI’s latest policy decisions signal confidence in India’s strong economic outlook, with GDP growth for FY26 revised to 7.3 per cent. SBI Chairman CS Setty said the rate cut, neutral stance, and liquidity steps will support momentum while ensuring price stability

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said the government is unconcerned about the rupee’s fall, noting it has not affected inflation or exports. Analysts say the currency may stabilise once the India-US trade deal is finalised

The Supreme Court has transferred the nationwide ‘digital arrest’ scam investigation to the CBI, directing it to probe all related cases. The court sought assistance from RBI and DoT on fraud detection, SIM regulation and AI-based monitoring while urging swift cybercrime infrastructure upgrades