Reserve Bank Of India (RBI): News
RBI's USD-INR forex swap facility attracts inflows worth $73B
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) special USD-INR forex swap facility has garnered $72.8 billion in foreign exchange inflows till August 21.
Indian banks to remain closed on these days next week
Public and private sector banks across India will observe several holidays next week.
India's FY27 growth may beat RBI's 6.7% forecast
India's economic growth could exceed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) projection of 6.7% for the current fiscal year, RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta has said.
Why Noel Tata plans to meet RBI before August-end
Noel Tata, Chairman of Tata Trusts and representing the majority shareholding in private company Tata Sons, is likely to meet Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officials before this month ends.
Meet Shabnam Sinha, World Bank-veteran named Airtel Payments Bank chief
Airtel Payments Bank has announced a major leadership change, with Shabnam Sinha set to take over as chairperson from October 1, 2026.
RBI proposes guidelines for floating-rate loans: How they affect you?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a new set of guidelines to protect borrowers with floating-rate loans from changes in interest rate benchmarks.
RBI closing special foreign currency deposit window on August 31
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advanced the closure date for its special Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposit scheme.
Paytm CEO, CFO get SEBI notice over 2023 loan disclosure
Paytm's senior management, including CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma and CFO Madhur Deora, have received a show cause notice from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Will BRICS countries link their payment systems?
The BRICS group of nations is considering the integration of their fast payment systems and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
Centre approves trials of ₹10, ₹20 polymer notes
The Indian government has approved a proposal to conduct field trials of one billion polymer banknotes each in the denominations of ₹10 and ₹20.
How RBI is helping banks combat digital payment fraud
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a new initiative to help banks combat digital payment fraud.
Top Indian private banks eye $3B in dollar loans
India's leading private banks, including HDFC Bank, are looking to raise up to $3 billion through dollar bonds or loans.
Indian diaspora could help UPI expand globally
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the body behind India's popular mobile payments system, is eyeing global expansion.
No, banks can't lock your phone over loan defaults: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a new directive, barring banks from disabling mobile phones and laptops of defaulting borrowers.
When will India introduce plastic notes? RBI Governor shares timeline
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is gearing up to introduce plastic currency notes in the country.
RBI holds repo rate: What it means for your FD
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%.
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%.
RBI revises FD rules for small finance banks from October
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced new guidelines for small finance banks (SFBs) on fixed deposit (FD) interest rates and related matters.
Sensex gains over 600 points: What's behind today's rally?
The Indian stock market witnessed a surge on Monday, with the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty both registering significant gains.
RBI likely to keep rates unchanged at upcoming policy meeting
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain its interest rates at the upcoming policy meeting, bucking the trend of several global central banks.
RBI MPC meeting begins today: Will repo rate be hiked?
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is holding a three-day policy meeting starting today.
RBI revises deposit interest rules
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a major overhaul of the rules governing deposit interest rates.
Will Indian stock market extend gains on Monday?
The Indian stock market is expected to continue its upward trend coming Monday, following a nearly 3% gain last week.
India's fiscal deficit in Q1 FY27 surges to ₹3.1L crore
India's fiscal deficit widened to ₹3.1 lakh crore in the first quarter of FY27, according to data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) today.
RBI lets banks offer differential rates on bulk deposits
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted banks to offer different interest rates on bulk deposits, depending on their specific run-off rates under the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) framework.
Key financial rules changing from August 1
August will bring a series of changes that could affect your everyday life, including banking rules, tax regulations, and travel procedures.
Why RBI sold $7B last Friday
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold around $7 billion last Friday in a bid to defend the Indian rupee.
India gets new digital payment fraud watchdog
The Indian government has launched the India Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation (IDPIC) to combat cyber financial frauds.
Centre clears RBI proposal to test ₹10, ₹20 plastic banknotes
The Indian government has approved the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposal to conduct field trials of polymer banknotes in the ₹10 and ₹20 denominations.
How small-ticket loans are driving India's consumption story
India's consumption story is being driven by easy access to credit, with small-ticket consumer loans becoming the preferred financing option for discretionary purchases.
Bank of Baroda breach: 1TB of customer records reportedly exposed
Bank of Baroda, one of India's leading public sector banks, is facing allegations of a major data breach.
Can INR strengthen to 95/$ in coming months?
The Indian rupee could appreciate against the US dollar in the coming months, according to Anindya Banerjee, Head of Research-Currency, Commodity, and Interest Rate Derivatives at Kotak Securities.
RBI's latest move may bring $85B in forex inflows
India is poised to witness a major surge in Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) deposits, with projections of inflows between $65-70 billion by the end of the scheme.
PNB's net profit to cross ₹20,000cr mark in FY27
Punjab National Bank (PNB) is confident that its net profit will cross the ₹20,000 crore mark in FY27.
India's forex reserves surge by $1.08B to $676.237B
India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $1.08 billion to touch $676.237 billion in the week ended July 17, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has showed.
Why RBI has intervened to stabilize Indian rupee
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stepped in to stabilize the Indian rupee, which is nearing a record low.
India's retail inflation breaches RBI target, spikes to 4.38%
India's retail inflation surged to 4.38% in June, breaching the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) medium-term target of 4%.
Indian rupee hits 1-month low against dollar: What's the reason?
The Indian rupee fell to its lowest level in over a month today, trading at 95.76 per US dollar.
Indian banks to remain closed for 4 days this week
Public and private sector banks across India will observe a four-day closure between today and July 19, 2026.
Airtel eyes growth in fintech, cloud, and data centers
Bharti Airtel is gearing up for its next growth phase by focusing on financial services, data centers, and cloud computing.
After record rupee defence, RBI faces $100B challenge
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is facing a major challenge in unwinding its massive short dollar position without destabilizing the currency market.
FPIs invest record ₹41,773cr in government bonds this June
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have made a record net investment of ₹41,773 crore in Indian government bonds under the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Fully Accessible Route (FAR) in June.
Standard Chartered shuts 20 India branches, focuses on wealth management
British banking giant Standard Chartered has cut its branch network in India from some 100 to 80 in the last year, according to Business Standard.
'Digital arrest' scam: Over ₹4,000cr lost in last 3 years
India's "digital arrest" scam has emerged as one of the country's most devastating cyber frauds.
RBI fines Bank of Baroda ₹64L for breaching regulatory guidelines
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slapped a hefty fine on Bank of Baroda and GIC Housing Finance for regulatory violations.
India's forex reserves have fallen to $666.93B
India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves have witnessed a significant drop of $5.654 billion.
Foreign buying of Indian bonds hits record after tax relief
India's bond market has witnessed a record surge in foreign investment, with funds pouring in $4.4 billion (about ₹41,800 crore) last month.
Bank holiday next week: Check when they will remain closed
Public and private sector banks in India will observe a single holiday next week, between June 29 and July 5.
Parliamentary panel to meet RBI on crypto regulations in India
India's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance will meet with officials from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on July 2, 2026.
RBI revises Kisan Credit Card rules
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced major changes to the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme.
SBI, Axis Bank among lenders set to raise $2B overseas
India's leading banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda (BoB), are set to collectively raise at least $2 billion from international markets.
RBI removes interest rate cap on new FCNR(B) deposits
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has removed the interest rate ceiling on new three- and five-year Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank (FCNR-B) deposits.
RBI to hire young professionals for ₹1.5 lakh/month stipend
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is on the lookout for young professionals to join its Central Office Departments in Mumbai.
India posts current account surplus of $4.7B in April
India recorded a current account surplus of $4.7 billion in April 2026, according to preliminary data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today.
India's wholesale inflation jumps to 9.68% in May
India's wholesale inflation for May stood at a staggering 9.68%, according to a new series introduced by the government.
HDFC Bank hikes FCNR deposit rates: How it affects you?
HDFC Bank has announced a major hike in the interest rates for its Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits.
Paytm to increase its headcount by 10%
Indian fintech giant Paytm has announced plans to hire around 4,000 employees over the next nine months.
You can soon invest in corporate bond-index derivatives in India
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is working with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to introduce derivatives linked to corporate bond indices.