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RBL Bank fixes August 14 as record date for final FY26 dividend
RBL Bank has set August 14, 2026, as the record date for its final dividend of ₹1 per share for FY26, payable by October 1, 2026, if approved at the AGM on September 2, 2026.
Tata Sons faces continued listing uncertainty after RBI classification
The Reserve Bank of India has placed Tata Sons under intensified regulatory oversight. This designation will not influence its ongoing bid to relinquish its NBFC license. Tata Sons had cleared its debts and sought deregistration approximately two years ago. The regulator is expected not to mandate a listing until the a
Bajaj Healthcare receives upgrade in credit ratings for bank facilities
From India Ratings and Research
Profit-taking, debt supply stall India bond rally
Indian government bonds exhibited slight fluctuations as profit-taking coincided with substantial debt issuance. The supportive dovish stance from the Reserve Bank of India helped stabilize the situation. Since early August, bond yields have decreased by nearly seven basis points. Market participants are now focused on
Standard Chartered gets nod to launch wealth management services from GIFT City
Standard Chartered was the first foreign bank to commence operations in GIFT City in 2020
Indian rupee slips on importer bids, far forward premiums ease to one-month low
On Thursday, the Indian rupee ended slightly lower against the dollar, impacted by continuous demand from importers hedging their positions. While falling oil prices helped bolster market sentiment, the rupee has enjoyed recent appreciation thanks to central bank interventions. Analysts are now forecasting possible int
RBI policy-led India bond rally continues; Friday's debt sale in focus
Indian government bonds saw a slight increase early Thursday, continuing Wednesday's strong rally. The Reserve Bank of India's dovish stance and falling oil prices supported this upward movement. Investors remain cautious, however, as New Delhi prepares for a significant bond auction on Friday. This auction will test m
When is your home loan EMI increasing? RBI rate hike calls pushed back after dovish pause
Economists now anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will raise rates in December or later. This shift occurs as core inflation remains low, contrary to earlier expectations. The central bank maintained its current rates and lowered inflation forecasts for this fiscal year. Overnight indexed swap rates also signal fewer
India's economic growth may moderate in H2FY27, accelerate to 7.2% in FY28: Report
India's economic growth will likely moderate in the second half of FY27. Growth may strengthen to around 7.2 per cent in FY28, says ICICI Bank. The Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent. Most high-frequency indicators point to robust growth in the first quarter. RBI sees risks to both
RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%, raises FY27 growth forecast, cuts inflation outlook
The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for the fourth straight policy review, retained its neutral stance, raised its FY27 growth forecast to 6.7%, and lowered the inflation projection to 5%. It also announced revised loan pricing norms, plans to resume urban cooperative bank licences, and expressed confidence i
New framework to standardise interest rate rules on the anvil, says RBI
The Reserve Bank of India plans to standardize interest rate rules for all regulated entities. This new principle-based framework aims to increase transparency and ensure uniformity across lending. The proposed changes are unlikely to affect EMIs or bring NBFCs into the external benchmark regime. Governor Sanjay Malhot
RBI proposes new rules to standardise how lenders set interest rates
In a significant move, the Reserve Bank of India plans to establish uniform interest rate guidelines for all regulated entities. This initiative seeks to promote transparency and bring consistency among financial institutions. While the new regulations are not expected to cause major shifts in loan EMIs or integrate NB
RBI planning to put polymer bank notes in circulation from next financial year
The Reserve Bank of India plans to introduce polymer bank notes soon. It has already received government approval for field trials of new notes. These polymer notes will enhance durability for lower denomination currency, Guv Malhotra said.. Field trials will test performance in Indian climate and infrastructure condit
Plastic notes in India get a likely release date: Here's what RBI Governor said
Plastic currency notes may enter circulation at the start of next financial year. The Reserve Bank of India is targeting this rollout after completing field trials. These polymer notes will be introduced in ten and twenty rupee denominations. They are expected to be more durable and last significantly longer. Existing
Will FCNR (B) deposit scheme that's bringing billions of dollars to India end? RBI Governor says this
The Reserve Bank of India will continue its special FCNR(B) deposit scheme. This scheme has already attracted tens of billions of dollars into the country. Governor Sanjay Malhotra expressed satisfaction with the robust foreign exchange inflows. The central bank expects more funds to arrive in the coming weeks. There a
RBI holds policy rates while raising growth forecast; cuts inflation projections
The Reserve Bank of India maintained its benchmark repo rate at 5.25 percent. Inflationary expectations were lowered to 5 percent for fiscal year 2027. Growth projections were raised to 6.7 percent, anticipating economic momentum. Geopolitical uncertainty and monsoon patterns pose potential risks to the outlook. The ce
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank flags a threat for Indian agriculture warming up in the Pacific
The RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutting its FY27 inflation forecast to 5%. Governor Sanjay Malhotra said government measures, including climate-resilient crops, water conservation and adequate foodgrain stocks, should
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Crude oil volatility remains key inflation risk
RBI MPC Meeting 2026 Crude Oil Price Impact on Inflation: The central bank warns volatile crude oil prices pose inflation risks. Geopolitical tensions cloud the near-term outlook for price stability. The central bank kept its repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent. India's inflation projection for FY27 was lowered to five
Why RBI MPC left repo rates unchanged for fourth consecutive time in August policy
RBI Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark repo rate steady at 5.25%. Policymakers cited rising food and fuel costs as the primary inflation drivers. Global geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices pose significant risks. Domestic economic growth remains resilient despite external headwinds. The c
RBI MPC meeting August 2026 highlights: Repo rate decision, inflation outlook GDP forecast; key takeaways from Governor Sanjay Malhotra's speech
RBI MPC meeting August 2026 highlights: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate steady at 5.25 percent, reflecting a cautious approach amid global instability and persistent inflation pressures. Despite these challenges, the domestic economy demonstrates resilience, with a projected GDP growth of 6.
RBI GDP Growth 2026-27: Malhotra Co lift FY27 GDP forecast to 6.7% from 6.6% on growth resilience
RBI GDP Growth 2026: The Reserve Bank of India raised its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.7 percent. It kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent. The central bank cited resilient domestic economic activity and a better first quarter. Inflation risks from higher oil prices and weather shocks cloud the outlook.
Timeline: How RBI's repo rate has changed since June 2000
The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and retained its "neutral" policy stance, in line with market expectations, as it awaits more data to assess the impact of higher oil prices on inflation. The timeline below tracks changes in India's benchmark repo rate since June 2000.
RBI MPC Meeting at a Glance: Your one-stop guide for all key decisions
RBI MPC Meeting at a Glance: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to uphold its policy repo rate at 5.25 percent, a choice made after considering the steady performance of the economy alongside climbing inflation expectations. Additionally, the central bank has elevated its GDP growth prediction for the fiscal year 20
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Sanjay Malhotra team keep repo rate at 5.25% as global risks linger with Iran war flare-up
RBI Monetary Policy Meeting 2026: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the benchmark repo rate at 5.25 percent. Policymakers are carefully observing geopolitical uncertainties and rising inflationary pressures. Domestic economic growth remains resilient, which supports the central bank's dec
Government moves closer to restoring MDR on UPI merchant payments
Parliamentary amendments propose restoring merchant discount rates on UPI payments. This move aims to encourage digital transactions by allowing banks to charge fees. The Reserve Bank of India will determine these charges on person-to-merchant payments. Payment platforms could see significant revenue generation from th