RBI trading ban jolts India's $149 billion-a-day offshore rupee market
India banned its banks from offering the most popular instrument for trading the rupee offshore, threatening to squeeze a $149 billion-a-day market in an extreme step to shore up its tumbling currency.

RBI clears Emirates NBD's $3 billion acquisition of up to 74% in RBL Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given its nod to UAE-based Emirates NBD PJSC to acquire up to 74 per cent stake in RBL Bank for $3 billion — the largest foreign investment in a domestic bank ever.

RBI bars banks from offering NDF contracts to corporates to stabilise rupee
 

RBI may keep repo rate unchanged as inflation risks persist
The Reserve Bank of India’s rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to keep the repo rate unchanged in its upcoming meeting, preferring to remain vigilant as inflationary pressures. could arise due to high global energy prices and supply chain disruption amid the ongoing West Asia war.

RBI tightens rules governing FX derivatives to curb wild swings and depreciation of the Rupee
To curb wild swings and depreciation of the rupee, the RBI has tightened rules governing foreign exchange derivatives, barring Banks authorised to deal in foreign exchange from offering non-deliverable derivative contracts involving the rupee to resident or non-resident users.

RBI says 98.45% of ₹2,000 notes returned since withdrawal
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday said 98.45 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes in circulation have been returned.

RBI bans hedge rebooking, tightens related-party rules to curb rupee speculation
Mumbai : India’s central bank further tightened its forex curbs on Wednesday by targeting the rebooking of cancelled forex derivative contracts and tightening norms around related-party transactions.

Nearly all RBI applications cleared on time in March, official data shows

RBI MPC Meet: Will Governor Malhotra hike or pause? Goldman Sachs predicts 50 bps rate hike
The Reserve Bank of India will hold its first monetary policy meeting of FY27 from April 6 to April 8. The meeting comes at a time when India is grappling with global uncertainties, including escalation in tension in the Middle East, crude prices surging and the rupee at all-time low. 

RBI announces Rs 29,000 crore underwriting auction for Government Securities
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday announced that an underwriting auction, for the sale of Government Securities amounting to Rs 29,000 crore, will be held tomorrow.

RBI announces more actions amid rupee depreciation

RBI forex tightening could hurt banks; Jefferies expects some relief from central bank
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India's recent move to tighten forex exposure norms for banks could lead to near-term earnings pressure, even as the Street expects some regulatory forbearance, according to a report by Jefferies.

RBI issues new trade relief directions for exporters amid ongoing logistical disruptions
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India introduced trade relief measures for exporters to counter ongoing logistical disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties. The central bank extended the enhanced export credit period of 450 days for all disbursals made until June 30, 2026.

RBI delay on capital market norms offers relief, but uncertainty lingers
 

RBI extends export credit window till June 30 amid West Asia disruptions
 

Switch banks without changing account number: RBI's planned payments push
 

To defend rupee, RBI widens forex lens beyond banks to corporate treasuries
Mumbai : With the rupee under pressure from capital outflows and higher crude prices, India’s central bank is expanding its scrutiny beyond banks to corporate treasury positions in the foreign exchange market to assess large arbitrage trades, two bankers familiar with the matter said.

Will RBI’s two-factor authentication rule curb digital fraud?
Starting 1 April, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will require all digital payments to be authenticated using at least two independent factors, tightening security across cards, UPI and wallets. This means a single factor, such as a PIN or an OTP, will no longer suffice.

RBI caps loans against shares at Rs 1 crore system‑wide, defers norms to July

Market awaits RBI’s defence strategy as rupee breaches 95-level to the dollar for the first time

RBI's net short position rises to $77 billion in Feb as it defends rupee

Government, RBI measures ensure seamless Rural Credit Flow: Finance Ministry
New Delhi: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) endeavours to maintain sufficient liquidity in the banking system to ensure that the productive requirements of the economy, including the rural sector, are met and transmission to market rates remains robust.

RBI conducts additional VRR auction amid strong demand, year-end pressures
 

Banks' gold loan portfolio surges 128% in February, shows RBI data
 

RBI injects ₹84,582 crore in banking system in two variable repo rate
 

Bank credit to industry rises 13.5% in Feb on infra demand: RBI data
 

RBI’s new forex rules signal shifts in currency strategy; banks now on frontline
The defence of the rupee has entered a crucial stage, with the central bank virtually forcing commercial banks to share the burden as it guards the country's forex trove.

RBI imposes penalty on Airtel Payments Bank

RBI defers capital market exposure norms to July 1, tweaks acquisition finance rules
RBI defers acquisition financing, capital market norms to July 1

RBI mandates 7-day timeline for ECB filings, revises late fee norms
 

Portable bank A/Cs for better user experience: RBI eyes more power for consumers

RBI's boldest currency move in years brings rupee only brief relief
India’s most dramatic step in more than a decade to curb speculation in the foreign-exchange market delivered fleeting gains, with an initial jump in the rupee rapidly fading, reflecting the deep challenges the central bank faces in supporting Asia’s worst-performing currency.

Consumer demand dynamics may play role in RBI's monetary policy committee decisions

SBI report urges RBI to tap $700 billion forex reserves to stabilise rupee amid West Asia crisis

SBI Research backs RBI forex window for OMCs to ease rupee volatility
Oil marketing companies (OMCs) should be provided a special window by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ring-fence their daily forex demand of around $250–300 million from regular market operations, according to an SBI Research report. On an annualised basis, this translates into demand of $75–80 billion that could be taken out of the market.

RBI allows SFBs to lend to MIs, sets fresh LTV ratio norms

Net claims of non-residents on India stood at $260.5 billion at end-December 2025: RBI

Banks urge RBI to rethink new rule on forex transactions, cite concern over large losses

RBI curbs on rupee positions may force unwinding of arbitrage bets
 

Banks urge RBI to revisit forex cap, flag MTM losses, forced unwinding
 

RBI’s rule on digital fraud compensation should push banks to invest in modern systems to protect customers
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) draft amendment directions released this month are timely and appropriate. These will hopefully persuade banks to prioritize resource deployment for controlling digital fraud overall and not just in payments.

RBI weighs e-cheques to modernise payment system

First time in this rate cycle, RBI faces growth-inflation dilemma
 

Traders brace for volatility after RBI FX curbs, oil surge to hurt bonds
 

Fino Payments Bank defers MD Rishi Gupta's reappointment; awaits RBI review

India 10-year yield logs biggest weekly surge since RBI's surprise hike in May 2022
Mumbai: Indian government bonds plunged on Friday, capping a week of losses, as New Delhi’s fuel excise duty cut clouded the fiscal outlook, intensified oil-driven anxiety, and drove the 10-year yield to its biggest weekly jump in nearly four years.

India's forex reserves drop $11.41 billion to $698.346 billion: RBI data
Source Credit: Anupreksha Jain, Business Standard

Mumbai: India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves fell by $11.41 billion to $698.35 billion during the week ended March 20, the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed. Over the past three weeks, forex reserves have declined by $30.14 billion.

RBI’s ‘Payments Vision 2028’envisages a switch-on/off facility across digital payment modes, electronic cheques
 

RBI injects ₹65,322 crore in banking system via 6-day VRR auction
 

RBI imposes penalties on Union Bank, Central Bank, Bank of India, Pine Labs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday imposed monetary penalties on Union Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Bank of India, and Pine Labs for non-compliance with regulatory norms. The penalties amount to ₹95.40 lakh on Union Bank of India, ₹63.60 lakh on Central Bank of India, ₹58.50 lakh on Bank of India, and ₹3.10 lakh on Pine Labs.

RBI open market operations help banks to cut treasury losses in Q4
 

RBI plans cross-border revamp, lighter rules for small payment firms
 

RBI LRS Deadline Is March 31: Last few days to use RBI’s LRS limit for this financial year
Indians have a limited time remaining in this financial year to use the Reserve Bank of India’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) for sending money abroad optimally. For investing in international stocks, properties, or supporting foreign education, approval is necessary for remittances abroad. Under the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), every resident, including minors (countersigned by a guardian), is allowed to remit up to 2.5 lakh US dollars (USD 2,50,000) per fiscal year. So, if you want to avail of the limit of the RBI LRS scheme for this FY, make sure you remit by March 31, 2026.

RBI mandates LEI code for all market participants, bars non-compliant entities

RBI curbs net open positions of banks in forex markets

Govt, RBI plan to equally spread FY27 borrowings

RBI cancels Treasury bill auction amid high bids to boost liquidity
 

Rupee hits new low; RBI seen defending 94/$ via dollar sales
 

RBI steps in as past intervention flows pressure rupee near record lows
 

RBI nod to acquisition of Sammaan Capital by Avenir Investment RSC
RBI okays Abu Dhabi-based IHC's takeover of Sammaan Capital
New Indian Express

Govt asks RBI to target retail inflation at 4% till Mar 2031

RBI may keep call rates and treps below the repo

RBI developing AI-led digital payments platforms to boost user experience
 

RBI injects ₹55,837 crore in banking system through 3-day VRR auction
 

RBI's misselling proposals may reshape how retail game is played hereupon
It is without doubt a far-reaching customer-centric move: Mint Road is taking a hard look at the manner in which regulated entities (REs) go about hawking their products and services. Its draft amendment directions for “Advertising, Marketing and Sales of Financial Products and Services” has defined misselling for the first time, and a code of conduct for the marketing and sales force is in the works. The runaway growth in retail credit and incentives offered by lenders to employees to meet targets may well be under the scanner going ahead.

Combine view for all mandates in one place: RBI to payment industry

Global uncertainty rises, but India shows economic resilience: RBI
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its March 2026 Bulletin has flagged a complex macroeconomic environment marked by rising global uncertainty alongside sustained domestic resilience.

Year-end liquidity management: RBI to provide liquidity aggregating ₹1.25 lakh cr to Banks via VRR auctions
 

Dwindling RBI support for Indian rupee, bonds spooks markets
The recent selloff in the rupee and government bonds points ​to waning signs of central bank support, four bankers said, potentially exposing ⁠markets to sharper swings spurred by the Middle East war.

RBI's policy battle amid oil shock, rupee pressure to be complex as many challenges ahead: Report
New Delhi [India]: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) policy response to the ongoing energy price shock is likely to be challenging due to multiple trade-offs involving inflation, growth, liquidity and currency stability, according to a report by Emkay Research.

RBI may closely scrutinise HDFC Bank’s application for term renewal of its CEO
The dramatic exit last week of Atanu Chakraborty as Part-Time Chairman of HDFC Bank may prompt the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to take a long, hard look when the Bank makes an application for a third term for its MD & CEO, Sashidhar Jagdishan.

RBI takes stock, asks banks to detail West Asia exposure

Unclaimed amount transferred by PSBs to RBI fund at Rs 60,518 crore: MoS Finance

RBI website hit by 61 million cyberattack attempts in a single quarter, all blocked

RBI approves Avenir acquisition of Sammaan Capital

NBFCs seek easing of LCR norms, propose graded haircuts for bonds; finance ministry asks RBI to review industry demand

Banking liquidity turns deficit in 2026 on tax outflows, weak RBI support
 

West Asia war, fresh US trade probes fuel market volatility: RBI bulletin
 

RBI bought $2.5 billion in January on a net basis, shows bulletin
 

RBI injects ₹79,256 crore into banking system via overnight VRR auction
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday infused ₹79,256 crore transient liquidity into the banking system through overnight variable rate (VRR) auction.

Gold loan industry body seeks six-month deferment of RBI's new norms
 

Forex reserves adequate to cushion against external shocks, says RBI
 

Evolving geopolitical situation requires close monitoring: RBI bulletin
 

RBI may closely scrutinise HDFC Bank’s application for term renewal of its CEO
The dramatic exit last week of Atanu Chakraborty as Part-Time Chairman of HDFC Bank may prompt the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to take a long, hard look when the Bank makes an application for a third term for its MD & CEO, Sashidhar Jagdishan.

RBI veteran Jose Kattoor appointed South Indian Bank’s Non-Executive Part-Time Chairman
South Indian Bank (SIB) has appointed Jose Joseph Kattoor as the Non-Executive Part-Time Chairman (Independent Director) of the Bank, effective March 23, 2026, for three years.

RBI steps back on forex intervention as war bites
Mumbai: After having aggressively defended the rupee earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is now easing back from intervention as the escalating West Asia conflict roils global markets and constrains its policy options, four economists said.

RBI’s pile-up of government bonds is extraordinary but could it help build infrastructure?
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) balance sheet shows that the amount of government paper (including treasury bills) held as on 28 February was ₹21.34 trillion. It was ₹15.58 trillion in March 2025.

RBI flags higher global growth risks, Forex reserves enough to cushion external shocks
The military conflict in the Middle East, triggered by joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran, coupled with fresh US trade investigations, has increased volatility in global financial markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Monday. The central bank, in its State of the Economy report, said that a prolonged period of war and high uncertainty would pose serious risks to the global economic outlook, “which was already in a state of flux prior to the recent events.” It, however, noted that India’s foreign exchange reserves remain adequate to cushion against external shocks.

RBI in talks with central banks of four to five countries on CBDC
 

Outward remittances under RBI's LRS decline 3.19% in January 2026
 

Proactive steps needed to limit adverse spillovers of Iran war: RBI report

RBI releases meeting schedule of the Monetary Policy Committee for 2026-2027

India better placed to absorb shocks: RBI Bulletin

South Indian Bank appoints ex-RBI ED Jose Kattoor as part-time chairman
 

RBI firefights to keep rupee afloat amid outflows, external pressures
 

HDFC Bank shares dip 7% in two days. Should you buy after the RBI's nod to the lender's transition arrangement
“HDFC Bank remains fundamentally strong, well capitalised, and there is no formal governance concern highlighted by the RBI so far. RBI’s statement that no material concern is on record gives near-term comfort, while Keki Mistry also indicated that no specific irregularity was brought to the board’s attention,” Abhinav Tiwari, Research Analyst at Bonanza said.

RBI's misselling proposals may reshape how retail game is played hereupon
It is without doubt a far-reaching customer-centric move: Mint Road is taking a hard look at the manner in which regulated entities (REs) go about hawking their products and services. Its draft amendment directions for “Advertising, Marketing and Sales of Financial Products and Services” has defined misselling for the first time, and a code of conduct for the marketing and sales force is in the works. The runaway growth in retail credit and incentives offered by lenders to employees to meet targets may well be under the scanner going ahead.

A structural reset in Indian M&A financing: RBI reforms reshape market
India’s mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and corporate financing landscape is entering a more dynamic phase. The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) amendments to the October 2025 acquisition finance guidelines expand flexibility, strengthen safeguards and align regulatory intent with market evolution. By enabling banks to participate more meaningfully in strategic value creation while preserving discipline, the framework lays the foundation for a more mature, resilient and domestically anchored acquisition financing ecosystem.

RBI board assesses impact on financial markets amid geopolitical tensions
 

India's forex reserves fall $7 billion to $709.76 billion, shows RBI data
 

RBI imposes penalty on HSBC

RBI injects ₹25,101 crore in banking system via 3-day VRR auction
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday injected ₹25,101 crore transient liquidity in the banking system through a three-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction.

RBI moves to prevent banks from mis-selling financial products
At the time of taking a home loan, did the bank executive recommend that you take a home loan insurance policy? Legally, it is not mandatory to buy such a policy. However, many bank customers have reported that they were recommended to buy the policy.

RBI's bond purchases jump after Iran war

RBI Central Board approves Bank's 2026-27 budget, Utkarsh 3.0 strategy framework
New Delhi: The Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the Bank's budget for the accounting year 2026-27 and also the Bank's Medium Term Strategy Framework (Utkarsh 3.0) for the period 2026-29.

Rare but not unusual for RBI to come out in support of a troubled bank
 

HDFC Bank firefights Chakraborty' exit as RBI clears air on governance
 

RBI working to provide avenues to Russian trade counterparts for rupee use
 

RBI's reassurance on HDFC Bank: What are systemically important banks?
 

RBI soothes worries over governance at HDFC Bank
RBI flags no governance concerns at HDFC bank amid leadership exit

RBI should question Chakraborty: Experts
Some of the country's top legal minds and proxy advisory firms have flagged concerns over the sudden resignation of Atanu Chakraborty, the part-time chairman of HDFC Bank, on Wednesday, saying it leaves more questions than answers. Amit Tandon, chief executive, Institutional Investor Advisory Services, a proxy advisory firm, said governance uncertainty could erode trust in the long run. "The RBI should be on top of the issue as HDFC Bank is a systemically important bank."
 

HDFC board, RBI, govt enter firefighting mode

RBI's March-end rupee support faces test from war and oil surge this year

RBI to infuse ₹75,000 crore via three-day VRR auction as liquidity tightens
 

RBI grants approvals for Bain Capital's joint control in Manappuram Finance
Manappuram Finance on Wednesday said it has secured all requisite statutory approvals for Bain Capital’s proposed investment of around ₹4,385 crore and the acquisition of joint control alongside existing promoters.

Axis Bank to infuse ₹1,500 cr into Axis Finance after RBI's approval
 

SGB Series IV investors get 312% returns as RBI sets exit price for bonds

Delhi: Investors in the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2019–20 Series IV are set for significant gains after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) fixed the premature redemption price at Rs 15,814 per gram. For those who purchased online at Rs 3,840 per gram, this represents a 312 per cent return on principal — turning a Rs 1 lakh investment into approximately Rs 4.12 lakh, excluding the 2.5 per cent annual interest.

Manappuram Finance units get RBI nod for indirect change in control by Bain Capital

Supreme Court seeks Centre, RBI response on Rs 45000 crore unclaimed funds

Need more consolidation in financial services industry: Former RBI DG Rao
India needs greater consolidation in the financial services industry to achieve its growth targets, said Rajeshwar Rao, former deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India.

Scoop: Credit card startup Uni eyes fresh funds at over 70% valuation cut amid RBI curbs

Shriram Finance rises on report RBI is not mulling leadership curbs for non-bank lenders
Indian non-bank lenders Shriram Finance and Bajaj Finance rise ​as much as 2.4 ‌per cent and 2.9 per cent, while shadow lenders such ​as LIC Housing ⁠Finance, Muthoot Finance and Jio Financial gain 0.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent.

India needs bigger banks, consolidation for $30 trn goal: Former RBI DG
 

RBI's 7-day VRR auction draws weak demand as big banks stay away
The net liquidity in the banking system was in a surplus of Rs 75,483 crore on Monday, the latest data by the RBI showed.

India needs $1 trn forex reserves buffer for stability: Ex-RBI Deputy Guv
India needs a forex reserve buffer of at least $1 trillion to ensure robust intervention capacity, according to a former central bank official.

RBI gets Initiative of the Year award for bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday said it has been awarded the Initiative of the Year by Central Banking, London, for launching the .bank.in domain, a move aimed at strengthening the security of the countrys digital banking ecosystem.

Mergers and acquisitions get a boost: RBI’s new framework should deepen India’s market for buyout finance
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) February 2026 amendments of its Credit Facilities Directions, together with the overhaul of its framework for external commercial borrowings (ECBs), has recast India’s acquisition finance regime and opened a regulated channel for bank-led acquisitions.

RBI injects Rs 48,014 crore via 7-Day VRR auction as banking liquidity drops sharply after advance tax outflows

Flexible inflation-targeting framework is up for second review as RBI's MPC completes ten years
Mumbai: Since the institution of the monetary policy committee (MPC) under RBI governor Urjit Patel as the chairman in June 2016, establishing the flexible inflation-targeting framework, the rate-setting panel has met 59 times, with the first meeting in October 2016 and the 59th and most recent one in February 2026. Of these 59 meetings, only 12 delivered repo rate cuts while 16 saw repo hikes and the remaining 31 saw no actions.

RBI fixes redemption price of ₹15,814 for SGB
 

Retail participation in G-Secs picks up; secondary market volumes jump 3.7 times in a year: RBI data

Muted demand for India's RBI cash infusion signals need for flexible operations, analysts say
Indian banks had limited appetite for borrowing from the central bank's ​seven-day cash infusion operation on Tuesday, despite a narrowing ‌in liquidity surplus, underscoring the need for more ​flexible options such as allowing prepayment, bankers ⁠said.

Government and RBI take intensified measures against fraudulent digital lendings
New Delhi: The Government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have intensified measures to tackle the proliferation of fraudulent loan applications. In a written response in the Rajya Sabha today, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, detailed a coordinated strategy involving regulatory guidelines and enforcement actions to protect citizens from exploitation by unauthorised mobile platforms.

RBI seeks banks’ views on AI-based facial recognition tools at ATMs, branches to curb fraud

RBI slaps Rs 3.1 lakh penalty on Cashfree for non-compliance

RBI mandates banks to disclose deposit insurance premium paid

Most RBI rate actions happened during periods of neutral stance over past decade: SBI Report
New Delhi: Most of the repo rate actions taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) over the past decade occurred during periods when the monetary policy stance was neutral or unspecified, according to a report by State Bank of India.

RBI's clarity of communication will be as critical as the policy itself
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will announce its next monetary policy on April 9. While every meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) draws close scrutiny, this one comes at a particularly critical juncture because of the conflict in West Asia. Even if the MPC leaves the policy rate unchanged, its communication will be crucial in calming financial markets amid heightened uncertainty. Markets will look for clear guidance on how the MPC interprets the uncertainty and what it implies for the future course of monetary policy.

RBI to conduct ₹ 1.5 trn7-day variable rate repo auction on March 17
Source Credit: Business Standard (Delhi Print Edition)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said it will conduct aseven-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction of ₹ 1.50 trillion on March 17.

Indian bonds end lower under pressure from oil, RBI absence
Indian government debt weakened for a third day ​on Monday as oil prices stayed elevated, amplifying inflation worries ‌and pressure on the rupee, while the Reserve ​Bank of India unnerved traders by holding ⁠back from more debt-buying. The benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield shut at 6.7059%, compared with 6.6798% on Friday. Bond yields move inversely ‌to prices.

Most RBI rate actions happened during periods of neutral stance over past decade: SBI Report
Most of the repo rate actions taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) over the past decade occurred during periods when the monetary policy stance was neutral or unspecified, according to a report by State Bank of India.

RBI likely to raise liquidity to keep 'short' rates in check

Companies face soaring short-term debt costs despite RBI support

RBI imposes ₹2.7 lakh penalty on Manappuram Finance for KMP pay breach
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.70 lakh on Manappuram Finance for non-compliance with its guidelines on compensation of key managerial personnel (KMP), wherein the lender paid the entire variable pay upfront to certain KMPs without deferring a portion of the compensation, as required under the guidelines.

RBI seeks Middle East exposure data from banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked banks to furnish detailed information on their exposure to the Middle East, said bankers.

RBI compounds FEMA violations by Metrocorp Infrastructure Ltd; ED proceedings terminated

RBI likely selling dollars to cushion rupee as oil worries linger, traders say
RBI was likely ‌selling dollars on ​Friday, three ⁠traders told Reuters, as the rupee remains ‌under strain due to ‌worries over ‌how ⁠elevated oil prices ⁠may impact the growth-inflation dynamics for the South ​Asian economy.

Vinay Tonse joins Yes Bank as MD & CEO designate after RBI approval
Mumbai: Yes Bank on Thursday said that Vinay Muralidhar Tonse has joined as managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) designate, following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) approval. He has been appointed for a three-year term. He will take charge from the incumbent, Prashant Kumar, on April 6, 2026.

Jittery bond traders constrain RBI's liquidity management options
 

RBI governor Malhotra urges steps to strengthen trust in digital payments
 

RBI-Esma pact likely to need reboot if India's concerns not resolved
 

RBI revises counterparty credit risk rules to align with Basel norms
 

RBI's daily average G-Sec purchase hits record
This aggressive intervention has kept the 10-year benchmark yield anchored around the 6.70% comfort zone (on Thursday, the 10-year G-Sec ended at 6.66%), despite heavy selling pressure from primary dealers, insurance companies, and mutual funds. "The RBI is doing the heavy lifting to ensure yields don't spiral out of control and banks don't suffer mark-to-market losses," said Venkatakrishnan Srinivasan, managing partner at Rockfort Fincap. He said public sector banks have also joined the RBI in supporting the market ahead of the fiscal-end.
 

RBI to buy Rs 50,000 crore government bonds through OMO auction on Friday
 

RBI revises counterparty credit risk rules to align with Basel norms
 

Finkurve Financial Services Ltd. (Arvog) gone live with Godrej Finance to offer gold loans under RBI colending framework
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: Finkurve Financial services Limited, among leading Tech-first Gold Loan NBFC, announced that the Company has gone live with a strategic co lending partnership with Godrej Finance Limited (GFL), a subsidiary of Godrej Capital to jointly offer gold loan products under the Reserve Bank of India’s co-lending framework.

RBI amends prudential norms on capital adequacy

CRED gets RBI nod to operate as payment aggregator

RBI could maintain prolonged pause: Economists
Economists expect the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to keep policy rates unchanged in April as geopolitical tensions, volatile commodity prices and evolving domestic macroeconomic indicators cloud the outlook for monetary policy. In its February policy review, the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and maintained its neutral stance.

KKR India Asset Finance exits NBFI business; RBI cancels Certificate of Registration

Oil shock, inflation pressures dampen RBI rate-cut hopes

RBI caps bank dividend payout at 75% of profit after tax under new norms
 

Digital lending boom raises risks if credit poorly underwritten: RBI DG
 

RBI steps up support for rupee, bond markets as crude oil prices surge
India’s central bank may play a bigger role in both currency and bond markets as volatility in crude oil prices raises the risk of higher inflation and putting pressure on government finances, analysts say.

RBI tightens counterparty credit risk rules for commercial banks
The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday amended its capital adequacy framework for commercial banks, introducing clearer rules on how lenders must calculate and maintain capital against counterparty credit risk (CCR) exposures. The changes, issued under the RBI (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Third Amendment Directions, 2026, take effect immediately.

RBI ends ambiguity, allowing NBFCs, ARCs to scale business growth
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday effectively opened the door to higher business activity for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) by allowing them to calculate quarterly profits toward their capital base/net worth.

To attract dollars, RBI may revive the 2013 strategy to incentivise banks to mop up non-resident deposits
 

RBI examining complaint against Standard Chartered Bank's asset sales, minister says

RBI aligns capital rules of banks with global norms

State borrowing reach Rs 45,960 crore in the latest RBI SGS auction
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today announced that multiple state governments have raised a total of Rs 45,960 crore through the auction of State Government Securities (SGS).

Govt buys back G-secs worth ₹6,309 crore in RBI's switch auction
 

RBI injects ₹50K cr durable liquidity in banking system via OMO purchases
 

RBI likely selling dollars as rupee weakens amid Iran war, say traders
 

Rupee closes at record low despite RBI intervention, G-Sec yields rise

RBI approves Ketan Merchant as interim CEO of Fino PB for three months
 

RBI steps up liquidity support as tax outflows tighten banking system
 

RBI removes NOFHC requirement for AU SFB's transition to Universal Bank
 

RBI’s digital fraud compensation proposal: Who will get refunds and how it will work
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a framework to partly compensate victims of small-value digital payment fraud. Under the proposal, customers could receive partial reimbursement even if they were partly responsible, though the benefit may be limited to a capped, one-time claim.

Multiple states to borrow Rs 45,960 crore through RBI SGS auction on March 10

According to the Central Bank release, the securities will be issued through an auction conducted on the RBI's Core Banking Solution platform, E-Kuber. The auction will include borrowings by several states and Union Territories, with varying tenors and structures, including both fresh issuances and re-issues of existing securities.

RBI draft proposes up to ₹25,000 compensation for small digital frauds
 

Govt bond yields rise as crude surges; RBI steps in with OMO purchases
 

Unauthorised electronic banking transactions: Burden of proving customer liability in complaints will lie with the bank, says RBI
To protect customers from financial losses on account of unauthorised electronic banking transactions (EBTs), the Reserve Bank of India may ask banks to mandatorily send instant SMS alerts for all electronic banking transactions of above ₹500 and compensate for small value (up to ₹50,000) fraudulent EBTs.

RBI asks banks to give client info on forex deals, positions

Finkurve Financial Services Limited (Arvog) gone live with Godrej Finance to offer gold loans under RBI Co-lending framework
 

RBI spends about $12 billion to defend rupee amid West Asia war volatility
 

RBI intervention helps rupee rebound 0.6% after record low, best in a month
 

Loans priced below 9% jump to 62.4% after RBI rate cuts, shows data
 

RBI data suggest end of repo rate cut transmission into lending rates
Mumbai: The transmission of repo rate cuts into lending and deposit rates may be over, as interest rates on fresh loans went up even as interest rates on fresh deposits barely came down, going by RBI data for January 2026.

RBI ramps up support to shield bonds from oil shock
The Reserve Bank of India appears to be stepping up support for ​the government bond market amid surging oil prices, with data ‌showing that an investor category that includes the ​central bank posted its largest single-session purchase ⁠in five years.

West Asia conflict poses near-term challenges to Indian economy: RBI MPC member
 

RBI's CMI norms set to impact private banks more due to higher exposure
 

RBI to conduct switch auction of G-Secs worth `20K cr on March 9

Rupee hits fresh low of 92.30 amid tensions; RBI intervenes to stabilise
 

Speed is not always a virtue in finance: RBI Dy Guv Swaminathan
Speed is not always a virtue in finance as it sometimes hides weakness, according to Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor, RBI.

RBI imposes fine on BDCC bank over non compliance of loan disbursal norms

India's current account deficit rises to $13.2 billion in Q3: RBI
India’s current account deficit (CAD) has increased to US$13.2 billion or 1.3 per cent of GDP in Q3 (October–December) in FY2025-26 from US$ 11.3 billion or 1.1 per cent of GDP in Q3 in FY2024-25, as per the data released by RBI.

RBI creates intervention space as rupee faces renewed strain
The Reserve Bank of India has carved out more flexibility to defend the rupee, as rising geopolitical tensions and a spike in energy prices pushed the currency to a record low on Wednesday.

RBI Deputy Governor gives 'career compass' to IIM Jammu students, asks them to respect customers, financials and governance
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Swaminathan J outlined a three-part "career compass" for management students at the Indian Institute of Management, Jammu, urging them to build leadership grounded in discipline, integrity and customer focus as India advances towards Viksit Bharat 2047.

RBI allots Rs 44,330 cr in state bond auction; cutoff yields range between 6.91%-7.70%
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the results of the auction of State Government Securities (SGS) held on March 2, 2026, with total allotment amounting to Rs 44,330 crore against a notified amount of Rs 43,130 crore.

RBI tightens rules on NBFC lending to defaulting borrowers; seeks board-approved policy

RBI's CMI norms set to impact private banks more due to higher exposure
 

RBI's forward-book dollar deficit surges to $68.4 billion in January
 

98.44% of ₹2,000 notes returned, says RBI
 

RBI processes 99.8% of Citizen’s Charter applications within timeline in February
 

Fino PB sees no uncertainty over SFB nod from RBI after CEO's arrest
 

RBI likely selling dollars to support rupee amid West Asia crisis: Traders
 

RBI and BoJ sign Bilateral Swap Arrangement for up to $75 billion
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) — which is acting as the agent for the Minister of Finance, Japan— have signed the third Amendment and Restatement Agreement of the Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) for up to 75 billion US Dollars.

Govt buys back Rs 13,788 crore G-sec in RBI’s switch auction

RBI imposes Rs 11.50 lakh penalty on Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services

We expect policy rate to be at current level or lower for a long time: Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, RBI

RBI allows NUCFDC to privately place shares with over 200 subscribers
 

SBI MF gets RBI's nod to acquire up to 9.99% stake in Bandhan Bank
 

RBI's additional liquidity support to wind down after March, bankers say

New RBI curbs on prop funding could give foreign traders an edge
Mumbai: A recent move by the Reserve Bank of India to tighten bank lending to proprietary (prop) traders for speculative trading could unintentionally favour foreign trading firms, as global bank-backed competitive funding that they can access is unavailable to domestic prop traders.

RBI summons Yes Bank officials over Rs 2.54 crore forex card breach
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank has summoned the senior management of Yes Bank after the lender admitted last evening that a major data breach linked to the Yes Bank-Bookmyforex multi-currency forex card has taken place involving a few Latin American entities.

RBI gives compliance breather for small-merchant UPI transactions
 

RBI workshop urges stronger governance and tech use to fight cyber frauds
The Reserve Bank of India conducted a two-day workshop on cyber frauds with officials from 60 major banks where it was emphasised that strong governance, better internal controls, clear processes and advanced technology are needed to tackle cyber-enabled frauds.

Axis Bank seeks RBI nod to retain maximum possible equity in subsidiary
 

RBI summons Yes Bank executives over forex card breach

RBI to conduct Rs 25K cr switch auction on Mar 2

IIRIS launches IntelliTracker to strengthen police case monitoring & RBI reporting for banks
Gurugram: IIRIS Consulting Pvt Ltd today announced the official launch of IntelliTracker, a purpose-built monitoring platform designed to help banks and financial institutions manage fraud-related and law enforcement case lifecycles with structured visibility and RBI FMR 1-4-aligned reporting readiness. The product was recently showcased at the India AI Impact Expo 2026, drawing strong interest from industry stakeholders.

RBI workshop urges stronger governance and tech use to fight cyber frauds
The Reserve Bank of India conducted a two-day workshop on cyber frauds with officials from 60 major banks where it was emphasised that strong governance, better internal controls, clear processes and advanced technology are needed to tackle cyber-enabled frauds.