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SBI Slashes Fixed Deposit Rates by 10bps Following RBI's Recent Rate Cut Decision

Following the RBI's recent rate cut, SBI has reduced its deposit rates by 10bps, affecting select tenors and potentially lowering borrowing costs. The move aligns with broader mone...

SBI Slashes Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points to Fuel Growth Amid US Tariff Tensions

SBI reduces lending rates by 25 bps following RBI's rate cut, aiming to boost economic growth amid US tariff concerns. Revised rates effective from April 15, 2025, with adjustments...

Banks Push for Power to Freeze Suspect Accounts in Fight Against Rising Cyber Fraud

Banks are seeking the authority to freeze accounts involved in cyber fraud without prior authorization to combat the misuse of mule accounts for laundering illegal funds. Proposals...

Forex Reserves Climb for Fifth Consecutive Week Amid Global Dollar Decline

Forex reserves in India have risen for the fifth consecutive week, reaching $676.3 billion amid a global decline in the dollar value. The increase is attributed to RBI's dollar pur...

Indian Bank Slashes Repo Linked Benchmark Lending Rate by 0.35% to Boost Loan Demand

Following the RBI's repo rate cut, Indian Bank reduces its Repo Linked Benchmark Lending Rate by 0.35%, effective April 11, 2025, to lower borrowing costs and stimulate loan demand...

Indian Rupee Plummets 103 Paise in Two Days Amid Yuan Weakness and Dollar Surge

The Indian rupee fell sharply by 103 paise in two days, pressured by a weaker yuan and a stronger dollar. Experts discuss the factors behind this decline and its potential impact o...

Historic Drop: 10-Year Bond Yield Falls Below 6.5% for the First Time in Over Three Years

The benchmark 10-year bond yield in India has fallen below 6.5% for the first time in over three years, driven by easing liquidity, government borrowing strategies, and rupee stabi...

President Murmu Urges RBI and Banks to Combat Rising E-Fraud Threats in Digital Age

President Droupadi Murmu calls on RBI and banks to enhance measures against increasing e-fraud and cyber threats, emphasizing the importance of trust and security in India's financ...

Last-Minute Tax Filing? Income Tax Offices Across India to Remain Open March 29-31

The Income Tax Department in India will keep its offices open from March 29 to March 31, 2025, to help taxpayers with last-minute filings before the fiscal year ends. Despite holid...

India Halts Long-Term Gold Deposit Options: A Shift in Gold Monetisation Strategy

India discontinues medium and long-term gold deposit options under its Gold Monetisation Scheme from March 2025, shifting focus to short-term deposits based on bank discretion.

India's Forex Reserves Surge by $305 Million, Marking a Significant Economic Milestone

India's forex reserves have increased by $305 million to $654.3 billion, marking a significant economic milestone. This growth highlights the country's economic resilience and robu...

Investors Rejoice: RBI Announces a Whopping 193% Return on Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 Series IV

The RBI has announced a final redemption price of Rs 8,634 per gram for the Sovereign Gold Bond 2016-17 Series IV, offering a 193% return over eight years. SGBs provide a tax-free ...

IndusInd Bank Faces Profit Hit Amid Allegations of Inflated Interest Income

IndusInd Bank may have overstated its net interest income, leading to a significant profit hit. An internal review revealed discrepancies in its foreign exchange derivative portfol...

India's Forex Reserves Skyrocket by $15 Billion, Marking the Largest Weekly Surge in Over Three Years

India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $15.27 billion, marking the largest weekly gain in over three years, as per the Reserve Bank of India. This significant increase comes a...

IndusInd Bank Declared Stable by RBI, Promises to Address Discrepancies Within a Week

The Reserve Bank of India confirms IndusInd Bank's stability and mandates resolution of discrepancies in its derivatives portfolio by March 31, 2025. The bank faces a potential Rs ...

RBI Assures IndusInd Bank's Stability: No Worries for Depositors Amid Financial Health Concerns

The Reserve Bank of India reassures the public about IndusInd Bank's financial stability, highlighting its strong capital adequacy and liquidity coverage ratios. An external audit ...

India's Forex Reserves Skyrocket: A $15.3 Billion Weekly Leap

India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $15.3 billion in a week, the largest increase in over three years, driven by RBI's currency swap operations. This strategic move aimed t...

Kerala Leads with a 7.3% Inflation Rate in February, Surpassing Other States

Kerala recorded the highest retail inflation rate in February at 7.3%, with Telangana having the lowest at 1.3%. The National Statistical Office data shows a cooling down of retail...

Indian Rupee Surges 24 Paise Against USD, Marks Best Weekly Performance in Two Years

The Indian rupee appreciated by 24 paise against the US dollar, marking its best weekly performance in over two years. This surge is attributed to the dollar's decline against majo...

India's Forex Reserves Witness a Sharp Decline: A $1.8 Billion Drop to $639 Billion

India's forex reserves decreased by $1.8 billion to $638.7 billion as of February 28, with foreign currency assets and gold reserves seeing significant reductions. The SDRs, howeve...

Empathy Towards Struggling Small Businesses: A Key to Economic Growth

RBI deputy governor Swaminathan J emphasizes the importance of empathy towards distressed small businesses, highlighting their crucial role in economic development and the need for...

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Paytm Over Alleged Foreign Funding and FEMA Violations

The Enforcement Directorate investigates Paytm for alleged FEMA violations and foreign funding, revealing investments in Singapore and FDI from overseas without RBI reporting. Payt...

India's Forex Reserves Surge by $5 Billion, Reaching a Staggering $641 Billion

India's forex reserves increased by $4.8 billion to $640.5 billion in the week ending February 21, recovering from a previous week's drop. This follows a period of decline due to r...

RBI Reports a 3.1% Surge in House Price Index for Q3: A Comprehensive Analysis

The Reserve Bank of India reports a 3.1% increase in the All-India House Price Index for Q3 2024-25, with significant regional variations across major cities. Kolkata leads with 8....

Anticipated Rate Cuts on Small Savings Schemes in the Upcoming Fiscal Year

The Indian government is likely to reduce interest rates on small savings schemes like PPF in the next fiscal year following RBI's rate cut. Despite the upcoming review, an immedia...

Indian Rupee Hits Record Low and Sensex Drops Amid Trump's Tariff War Fears

The Indian Rupee hit a record low and the Sensex dropped significantly following US President Donald Trump's tariff announcements, raising fears of a trade war. Experts are closely...

Tata Group Exits ATM Sector as RBI Approves Sale to Australian Fintech Giant

The Reserve Bank of India approves Tata Communications' sale of its ATM business to Australian fintech Findi, marking a significant shift in India's financial services sector. This...

Bank Credit Growth Aligns with Deposits, Indicating No Macro-Level Stress and Potential for Expansion

Bank credit growth aligns with deposits, indicating no macro-level stress and potential for expansion. The moderation in credit growth is attributed to higher lending rates and inc...

India's Forex Reserves Dip to $625 Billion: A 10-Month Low Amidst Rupee Volatility

India's foreign exchange reserves have declined to a ten-month low of $625.87 billion, influenced by the RBI's intervention to stabilize the rupee. Despite the drop, reserves remai...

India's Forex Reserves Hit a 10-Month Low Amidst Rupee's Steepest Weekly Drop in 18 Months

India's forex reserves have fallen to a 10-month low of $625.9 billion, with the rupee experiencing its steepest weekly drop in 18 months. The decline is attributed to RBI's dollar...

India's Forex Reserves Witness a Sharp Decline: A Closer Look at the $8.714 Billion Drop

India's foreign exchange reserves have dropped by $8.714 billion to $625.871 billion, as reported by the RBI. The decline is attributed to revaluation and the RBI's interventions i...

Household Savings Set for a Strong Comeback in H1 FY25 as Debt Burdens Lighten

Net household financial savings are expected to significantly rebound in H1 FY25, driven by a decrease in liabilities and an increase in gross financial savings. This positive tren...