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Inflation rises to 3.93% in May

Inflation rises to 3.93% in May

Inflation inches up from 3.48% in April; concerns raised over inflation outlook amid US-Iran war and possibility of a weak monsoon.


Banks hike FCNR deposit rates

Banks hike FCNR deposit rates

SBI, PNB, BoB, HDFC and ICICI among others have raised interest rates on FCNR (B) deposits within days of RBI announcing a foreign currency swap window until 30 September.


RBI cancels 135 NBFC registrations

RBI cancels 135 NBFC registrations

Majority of NBFCs, whose certificates of registration were cancelled, had a registered office address in West Bengal; 13 NBFCs also surrendered their registration.


RBI’s forex push may bring $60-70 bn inflows

RBI’s forex push may bring $60-70 bn inflows

RBI’s forex swap measures on FCNR (B) deposits and ECBs by state-owned companies could attract $60-70 bn in foreign capital and support rupee, India Ratings and Research said.


RBI issues final bank lending norms to REITs & InvITs

RBI issues final bank lending norms to REITs & InvITs

RBI allows banks to lend to REITs and InvITs; keeps key prudential safeguards on exposure limits, asset quality and repayment structures.


SBI pays Rs 8,813 crore dividend to Govt for FY26

SBI pays Rs 8,813 crore dividend to Govt for FY26

State Bank of India hands over dividend cheque of Rs 8,813 crore to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the financial year 2025-26.


RBI launches dollar-rupee swap facility for FCNR deposits, ECBs

RBI launches dollar-rupee swap facility for FCNR deposits, ECBs

RBI introduces swap facility for fresh FCNR (B) deposits with maturities of 3-5 years to attract foreign capital and support rupee; ECBs with swap facility offered to PSUs.


RBI fines Canara Bank

RBI fines Canara Bank

RBI slaps penalty of Rs 41.8 lakh on Canara Bank for non-compliance with certain provisions, including those related to KYC norms.


RBI proposes stricter disclosure norms for deposit rates

RBI proposes stricter disclosure norms for deposit rates

Under RBI’s proposed changes, banks will be required to publish on their websites interest rates on deposits before the start of each business day (UPDATED).


RBI to soon release revised list of upper-layer NBFCs

RBI to soon release revised list of upper-layer NBFCs

RBI will soon release an updated list of upper-layer non-banking financial companies, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said.


Deficient monsoon may impact rural demand, consumption: RBI Guv

Deficient monsoon may impact rural demand, consumption: RBI Guv

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said rural demand and private consumption have remained healthy so far but some moderation now could be inevitable. 


Inflation target at 4% is sacrosanct, says RBI Guv

Inflation target at 4% is sacrosanct, says RBI Guv

Medium-term inflation target at 4% has not been put in abeyance, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra; rate hike would depend on whether price rise becomes broad-based and persistent.

Repo rate pause amid RBI concerns over rupee, inflation-growth dynamics

Repo rate pause amid RBI concerns over rupee, inflation-growth dynamics

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while revising forecast on inflation and growth for FY27; introduces measures to attract foreign capital and support rupee.


Will RBI’s currency band-aid fix India’s economy?

Will RBI’s currency band-aid fix India’s economy?

Govt and RBI take coordinated steps to spur foreign inflows and prop up rupee. Will it work?


RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan gets two-year extension

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan gets two-year extension

Govt extends tenure of RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan Janakiraman for another two years with effect from 26 June 2026.