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

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
Reserve Bank Of India

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 higher against US dollar

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
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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
RBI plans to allow bank lending to REITs: Governor

RBI plans to allow bank lending to REITs: Governor

The RBI also proposed removing the requirement of prior approval for NBFC-ICCs lending against gold to open new branches, and announced a review of lending norms for urban co-operative banks to improve flexibility while maintaining prudential discipline. Feb 6, 2026