Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

India's forex reserves surge by $4.5 bn to cross $702 bn mark

India's gold reserves held by the RBI as part of the country's foreign exchange reserves surged by $6.2 billion to surpass the $108.5 mark for the first time on the back of a sharp rise in the price of the precious metal and increased purchases by the central bank.

19 hours ago

Mutual fund houses allocate Rs 5,294 crore in IPOs, backing small-cap growth stories

India sees sharp surge in SME IPOs, supported by strong retail participation, market sentiment

The numbers soared significantly in FY25, with SMEs raising Rs 9,110.97 crore. Fresh issues (Rs 8,344.37 crore) contributed 91.5 per cent, while the OFS part was Rs 775.6 crore or 8.5 per cent.

3 days ago

RBI eases norms for small business loans, working capital loans to jewellers

"Banks are generally prohibited from lending for the purchase of gold or silver in any form, or lending against the security of primary gold or silver. However, a carve-out has been allowed for Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) for granting working capital loans to jewellers," the statement said.

25 days ago

RBI likely to keep repo rate unchanged amid growth risks, low inflation: Report

The central bank had last cut the repo rate by 50 basis points in June, while the August review saw the rate being held steady, according to a report by Bajaj Broking. The report said the RBI is likely to maintain the current rate as inflation remains low and manageable, but risks to growth are becoming more visible.

26 days ago

RBI Monetary Policy Committee unlikely to cut rates in October: Report

The transmission of the past 100 bps rate cut is assessed as nearly complete for fresh deposits (-94 bps) but muted for outstanding deposits (-18 bps), ICRA said in its report.

29 days ago

Shaktikanta Das 25th governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

RBI urges banks to step up efforts to return crores in unclaimed deposits

Balances in savings and current accounts that remain inoperative for ten years, or term deposits not claimed within ten years from the date of maturity, are classified as unclaimed deposits and subsequently transferred by banks to the DEA fund maintained by the central bank.

Sep 24, 2025

GST reforms can further lower inflation, allow RBI to cut repo rate by another 25 bp this year

"However, if the pass-through is only partial, the inflation fall could be closer to 0.5 ppt. We expect the RBI to cut rates once again by 25bp in 4Q25, taking the repo rate to 5.25 per cent," an HSBC report said.

Sep 4, 2025

India's forex reserves jump $1.49 billion to $695.11 billion

An increase in the country's foreign exchange kitty gives the RBI more headroom to strengthen the rupee vis-a-vis the US dollar. Adequate forex reserves enable the RBI to intervene in the spot and forward currency markets by releasing more dollars to prevent the rupee from going into a free fall and curbing its volatility.

Aug 22, 2025

Banks to clear cheques within few hours starting October 4: RBI

The RBI decided to transition CTS from batch processing to continuous clearing with 'on-realisation-settlement' to improve the efficiency of cheque clearing, reduce settlement risk for participants, and enhance customer experience.

Aug 14, 2025

No proposal to stop supply of Rs 500 denomination banknotes from ATMs: Govt

"The RBI has informed that as part of their endeavour to enhance public access to frequently used denominations of banknotes, a circular titled 'Dispensation of Rs 100 and Rs 200 Denomination Banknotes through ATMs' has been issued on April 28, 2025, directing all banks and White Label ATM Operators (WLAOs) to ensure that their ATMs dispense Rs 100 and Rs 200 denomination banknotes on a regular basis," the minister said.

Aug 5, 2025

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid uncertainty around Trump tariffs

Indian stock market ends marginally up amid Q1 earnings, trade deal talks

The Sensex recovered from early losses to close at 82,634.48, up 63.57 points or 0.08 per cent. The broader Nifty index also ended almost flat at 25,212.05, rising just 16.25 points or 0.06 per cent.

Jul 16, 2025

RBI advises banks to use DoT's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator to prevent cyber swindling

The RBI's advisory to all scheduled commercial banks, small finance banks, payments banks, and co-operative banks, issued on June 30, is a testament to the power of inter-agency collaboration in safeguarding citizens in India's growing digital economy, according to a DoT statement issued on Wednesday.

Jul 2, 2025

New biomass guidelines to boost bio-energy, ease of doing business

New biomass guidelines to change alternative energy future, ease of doing business

The guidelines also encourage significant simplification of documentation requirements. Developers of briquette and pellet manufacturing plants will no longer be required to submit number of documents related to clearance matters.

Jun 28, 2025

India clocks current account surplus of $13.5 billion in Jan-March quarter

Net services receipts increased to $53.3 billion in Q4 2024-25 from $42.7 billion in the same quarter of the previous year. Services exports have risen on a year-on-year basis in major categories such as business services and computer services, the RBI said.

Jun 27, 2025

RBI's new project finance directions to cushion banks against risk: Report

The new direction brings in a higher base level standard asset provisioning for under-construction projects set at 1 per cent and a slightly higher 1.25 per cent for under-construction CRE exposures (that compares with the extant 0.4 per cent to 1.0 per cent), with step-ups linked to DCCO deferment period.

Jun 26, 2025

India's economy remains resilient amid spike in global uncertainties: RBI

Agriculture showed a broad-based increase in production across most major crops during 2024-25. The domestic prices situation remains benign with headline inflation staying below the target for the fourth consecutive month in May, the report states.

Jun 25, 2025

Home purchases turn more affordable after RBI rate cuts: Report

According to the Knight Frank Affordability Index, Ahmedabad is the most affordable housing market among the top eight cities, with a ratio of 18 per cent, followed by Pune at 22 per cent and Kolkata at 23 per cent.

Jun 24, 2025

LIC Housing Finance cuts lending rates to 7.50% on new home loans, boosting home ownership hopes

This move follows the recent repo rate cuts announced by the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), with LIC HFL passing on the benefit to new home loan customers to encourage home ownership and improve affordability.

Jun 21, 2025

Gold prices slip after US Fed signals more gradual path for rate cuts

US Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted the central bank expects an increase in inflation in the coming months amidst tariffs and other factors, reinforcing a cautious policy stance. While markets initially responded with optimism, Powell tempered expectations by reiterating that with low and stable unemployment, the Fed is well-positioned to wait for more data before making any moves.

Jun 20, 2025

RBI's Gold Loan Rules: A New Era for Lenders

RBI has new rules for gold loan: lenders' business models must undergo changes

The RBI's new gold loan rules are set to transform India's lending landscape. Lenders must adapt to new regulations, focusing on operational agility and service excellence. The gold loan market is poised for growth, driven by regulatory clarity and customer-centric practices.

Jun 19, 2025

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