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The Reserve Bank of India has barred rebooking of cancelled rupee derivative contracts and cut the threshold for foreign exchange positions without underlying exposure to $5 million. It also introduced a 20 per cent reserve requirement for specified contracts

It is clear that the RBI is using strong growth as a window to act before inflation gets entrenched

India’s government bond yield curve is expected to flatten further as the RBI withdraws surplus liquidity from the banking system. Analysts expect the five- to 10-year yield gap to narrow, with shorter-term yields facing upward pressure amid tighter liquidity conditions

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said India is well placed to withstand global financial risks linked to AI valuations, debt and cybersecurity. He said a correction in AI valuations in advanced economies could potentially divert capital flows towards Indian markets.

The RBI may raise the policy repo rate by 50-75 basis points amid macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, a Bandhan Life Insurance report said. It also flagged oil prices, global rates, AI-driven spending shifts and rupee pressure as key market concerns.

Rising crude oil prices, inflation and higher bond yields globally have narrowed the Reserve Bank of India’s room to hold rates unchanged, BNP Paribas said. India’s macro-outlook has weakened as Brent crude rose above $100 per barrel amid global tightening

Economists expect the RBI’s inflation mandate and tighter liquidity conditions to increase the likelihood of rate hikes in October and December. Sustained liquidity absorption through VRRRs, OMO sales and FX swaps has reduced excess liquidity, strengthening monetary policy transmission

The rupee gained 19 paise to close at 95.80 against the US dollar, supported by improved global risk sentiment and possible RBI intervention. Gains were capped by importer demand, high crude prices and a stronger dollar

The Congress accused the government of setting the stage for levying fees on UPI transactions, questioning a notification that bars charges on transactions up to Rs 2,000. The party also alleged the move could open digital payments to American firms.

The Reserve Bank of India absorbed over Rs 3.53 lakh crore through an overnight VRRR auction to drain excess banking-system liquidity. The operation comes amid strong FCNR(B) inflows, with the special forex swap facility attracting $73 billion in foreign exchange nflows.

The RBI has approved LIC to acquire up to 9.99 per cent of ICICI Bank’s paid-up share capital or voting rights within one year. The approval is subject to regulatory conditions and does not mean LIC has immediately raised its stake

The rupee gained 6 paise to settle at 95.39 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by lower global crude prices and RBI intervention. However, a stronger dollar and foreign investor outflows kept the domestic currency under pressure

Former Indian Ambassador to the UN Syed Akbaruddin has been appointed a part-time, non-official director on the RBI central board for four years. The appointment was notified on August 22, along with Annie George Mathew and Janmejaya Kumar Sinha.

Yes Bank expects the RBI to maintain a wait-and-watch approach on interest rates despite rising inflation, as supply-side shocks have not triggered broad second-round effects. July WPI inflation eased slightly to 9.8 per cent, while manufacturing input pressures remain elevated

Ali Mohammad of HDTTA and Reserve Bank of India’s Nikhat Banu won the men’s and women’s singles titles at the Gujarati Seva Mandal Telangana State-rank Table Tennis Tournament. The event featured competitions across senior and junior categories

RBI’s recent liquidity measures and regulatory reforms could help India’s banking sector attract nearly $50 billion in capital, strengthening liquidity and capital buffers. A Uniqus Consultech report said FCNR(B) deposits and policy changes have boosted foreign currency inflows

The rupee weakened 12 paise to 95.45 against the US dollar on Thursday as weak domestic markets, foreign fund outflows and geopolitical concerns pressured investor sentiment. Strong dollar demand also weighed on the currency, while crude prices and RBI intervention offered support

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged banks to maintain meaningful human oversight while deploying artificial intelligence, stressing that accountability for AI-driven decisions must remain with banks. He called for explainable models, stronger governance, data privacy, bias controls and safeguards against cybersecurity risks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep key interest rates unchanged in its August 4 monetary policy review, prioritising economic growth as inflation remains within the tolerance band. Retail inflation stood at 4.38% in June, largely due to global oil prices, but public sector oil firms absorbed much of the impact.

Non-Resident Indians can potentially bring USD 70-80 billion into India through the ongoing FCNR initiative, according to experts. The scheme, supported by higher bank interest rates, aims to strengthen India's foreign exchange reserves and attract greater overseas investment before September 30, 2026