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Vijay Mallya case: Karnataka HC issues notice to banks

Vijay Mallya case: Karnataka HC issues notice to banks

Vijay Mallya submits in petition that Rs 6,200 crore debt he owes to banks has been recovered “multiple times over”. 


Rupee sinks to new low on rate cut expectation, Trump’s tariff war

Rupee sinks to new low on rate cut expectation, Trump’s tariff war

Rupee falls to 87.50 per dollar in afternoon trade amid concerns over Donald Trump’s tariff policy and possible decision on Friday by RBI-led MPC to cut interest rate after almost five years. 

Trump impact: Rupee falls past 87 per dollar for first time

Trump impact: Rupee falls past 87 per dollar for first time

Rupee falls to a record low on Monday amid fears of a global  trade war; US President Donald Trump slaps tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China.


RBI supersedes board of Aviom India Housing Finance

RBI supersedes board of Aviom India Housing Finance

RBI takes action due to governance concerns and defaults in meeting payment obligations; appoints former PNB CGM Ram Kumar as administrator.


Ombudsman disposes of 95% of complaints received in FY24

Ombudsman disposes of 95% of complaints received in FY24

2,84,355 complaints were disposed by ombudsman in FY24, thereby achieving disposal rate of 95%, RBI said.


RBI fines Canara Bank, Bank of India, J&K Bank

RBI fines Canara Bank, Bank of India, J&K Bank

RBI slaps penalty on Canara Bank, Bank of India and Jammu and Kashmir Bank for deficiencies in regulatory compliance.


Kotak Mahindra Bank acquires Standard Chartered’s personal loan book

Kotak Mahindra Bank acquires Standard Chartered’s personal loan book

Kotak Mahindra Bank completes acquisition of Rs 3,300 crore personal loan book of Standard Chartered Bank following regulatory approvals.


IDFC First Bank launches FIRST EA₹N RuPay credit card

IDFC First Bank launches FIRST EA₹N RuPay credit card

IDFC First Bank launches UPI-enabled RuPay credit card; backed by fixed deposit, it is designed for first time credit card users.


Former RBI deputy governor to chair panel for bank licence

Former RBI deputy governor to chair panel for bank licence

RBI sets up new standing external advisory committee to evaluate applications for universal banks and small finance banks.


RBI injects Rs 40,000 crore of liquidity into banking system

RBI injects Rs 40,000 crore of liquidity into banking system

RBI’s fund injection via two auctions comes a day after banking system liquidity gap breaches Rs 2 lakh crore threshold.


Govt to cut stakes in 5 PSU banks via QIP

Govt to cut stakes in 5 PSU banks via QIP

Govt also looks to dilute its shareholding in these 5 banks through offer for sale; aim is to adhere to regulatory norm of maintaining public shareholding at minimum of 25%.


RBI rejigs portfolios of three deputy governors

RBI rejigs portfolios of three deputy governors

With Michael Debabrata Patra’s extended term as RBI deputy governor coming to an end, the central bank has reshuffled portfolios of its deputy governors.


RBI to conduct daily VRR auctions to infuse liquidity

RBI to conduct daily VRR auctions to infuse liquidity

RBI’s first daily variable rate repo auction to begin on 16 Jan for an amount of Rs 50,000 crore. 


Rupee’s steepest fall in 2 years raises concern

Rupee’s steepest fall in 2 years raises concern

Pulled down by a stronger US dollar and rise in crude oil prices, rupee ends session 58 paise down to be at its historic low of 86.62.


India’s inflation eases to 4-month low of 5.2% in Dec

India’s inflation eases to 4-month low of 5.2% in Dec

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will consider this data point while deciding on possibility of interest-rate cut in monetary policy next month.