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Rupee Strengthens To 94 Per Dollar As RBI Moves To Ease External Pressures

RBI introduced incentives for FCNR(B) deposits, eased norms for foreign investments, and expanded access to government securities. The measures helped the rupee recover from recent record lows driven by rising crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows, and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

3 days ago

PIB Fact Check dismisses claims of RBI selling $12 billion gold reserves as fake

According to official RBI figures, gold accounted for 13.92% of forex reserves in September 2025, rising to 16.70% by March 31, 2026, and further to 16.85% as of May 22, 2026. The RBI's physical gold holdings remained largely unchanged at around 880 metric tonnes, contradicting claims of any major sale.

5 days ago

RBI expands e-rupee pilots, starts tokenised credit deposit trial

RBI is advancing cross-border CBDC collaborations with Singapore and the UAE, while joining international initiatives to improve digital payment systems. The central bank plans to widen CBDC use cases despite e-rupee circulation remaining relatively low at Rs 1,016 crore as of March 2025.

10 days ago

Rupee Strengthens to 95.20 Against Dollar Amid US-Iran Peace Hopes; Panagariya Says 'Don't Panic' Over Rs 100 Mark

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the rupee is likely to appreciate once tensions in West Asia ease. The rupee has weakened due to external shocks, but remains fundamentally stable in both nominal and real effective exchange rate (REER) terms.

14 days ago

RBI Signals Focus on Inflation Over Rupee as India's Economy Stays Resilient Amid West Asia Crisis

While inflation rose to 3.5 per cent due to food prices, it remained within the RBI's tolerance band. Instead, policymakers are expected to prioritise inflation management and economic growth while using alternative tools such as dollar sales and liquidity measures to stabilise the rupee.

17 days ago

India's Impending Forex Crisis: The Unplugged Leak - A Systemic Multi-Channel Drain on National Economic Sovereignty

IPO-related capital recycling, weak net FDI, rising overseas investments by Indian firms, sustained foreign investor outflows and alleged misuse of the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) have collectively led to massive forex leakages over the past decade.

20 days ago

India's forex reserves jump $6.3 billion to $696.99 billion on surge in gold holdings

India's forex reserves rose by $6.3 billion to $696.99 billion in the week ended May 8, mainly due to a sharp rise in gold reserves, according to RBI data. Gold holdings jumped by $5.64 billion, while foreign currency assets also increased slightly.

24 days ago

No WFH mandate,travel all around the world for business: Piyush Goyal clarifies after PM Modi's appeal

Piyush Goyal defended PM Modi's austerity appeal amid the West Asia crisis, clarifying that the government is not against business travel but is urging citizens to cut leisure spending, conserve fuel and spend responsibly.

26 days ago

When Numbers Protest: CFO Exit, Auditor Dissent, and New Grammar of Corporate Risk in India

The ₹70-crore lawsuit filed by former IndusInd Bank executive Gobind Jain against IndusInd Bank and the Reserve Bank of India highlights larger concerns around corporate governance, disclosure delays, and regulatory oversight rather than just an employment dispute.

May 7, 2026

98.47 pc of Rs 2,000 notes returned since withdrawal announcement: RBI

(RBI) has said that 98.47% of ₹2,000 notes in circulation have been returned since their withdrawal was announced on May 19, 2023. The total value has dropped sharply from ₹3.56 lakh crore to ₹5,451 crore as of April 30, 2026.

May 1, 2026

RBI tightens e-mandate rules, makes extra authentication mandatory for recurring payments above Rs 15,000

The rules apply across all digital payment modes including cards, UPI, and prepaid instruments, covering both domestic and international transactions. High-value recurring payments such as insurance premiums, mutual fund subscriptions, and credit card bills above ₹1 lakh will also require enhanced authentication.

Apr 21, 2026

India's forex reserves jump $9.06 billion to $697.12 billion

Gold reserves jumped significantly, while foreign currency assets—the largest component—also recorded a steady rise. Minor increases were seen in special drawing rights, while India's reserve position with the International Monetary Fund remained unchanged.

Apr 11, 2026

RBI proposes 1-hour delay for UPI transfers above ₹10,000 as safety measure

The RBI has proposed a one-hour delay for digital payments above Rs 10,000 to curb rising frauds, which hit Rs 22,930 crore in 2025. The discussion paper outlines safeguards like trusted-person authentication for seniors, capped credits with verification, and a "kill switch" to block transactions. The move targets APP fraud driven by social engineering.

Apr 10, 2026

Indian rupee opens 10 paise higher at 93 against US dollar

The Indian rupee opened 10 paise higher at 93 against the US dollar, supported by the Reserve Bank of India's measures to curb volatility and speculation in offshore markets. The currency has gained about 2% over the past week as banks unwound positions in the NDF market.

Apr 6, 2026

RBI injects Rs 84,582 crore into banking system

(RBI) injected Rs 84,582 crore into the banking system through two variable rate repo (VRR) auctions to boost liquidity. Liquidity in the banking system currently stands at a surplus of around Rs 1.27 lakh crore.

Mar 30, 2026

IDFC Bank fraud: No systemic risk here, we're watching developments, says RBI Governor

IDFC First Bank confirmed the fraud involves certain Haryana government-linked accounts, has informed regulators, filed a police complaint, and suspended four officials. The bank's shares fell sharply, hitting a 20% lower circuit before recovering slightly to trade down 15.7%.

Feb 23, 2026

India's forex surges by $8.663 billion to reach all-time high of $725.727 billion

According to RBI data, the value of gold reserves, a key component of foreign exchange reserves, increased by $4.990 billion to $128.466 billion in the week ended February 13.

Feb 20, 2026

EU, US trade pacts to help India's growth momentum sustain for a longer period: RBI

The RBI said India's economy continues to grow strongly despite global uncertainties, with real GDP expected to rise 7.4% in 2025-26. Recent trade agreements with the EU and a US trade deal are expected to sustain growth momentum. Strong contributions from the services and manufacturing sectors.

Feb 20, 2026

RBI proposes ban on 3rd‑party sales incentives to bank staff to curb mis-selling

Banks must not bundle third-party products with their own, must refund mis-sold products, and compensate customers for losses. Customers can lodge complaints within 30 days, and banks must seek feedback within 30 days of any sale and report half-yearly.

Feb 12, 2026

India's forex reserves surge by $14.36 billion to reach all-time high of $723.77 billion

While Foreign Currency Assets slightly declined by $493 million to $562.39 billion. Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and India's reserve position with the IMF also rose.

Feb 6, 2026