Developments in India’s Balance of Payments for the Month of June 2026
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Forex inflows via FCNR(B) Deposits, External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCBs) under Reserve Bank’s Swap facility
RBI had introduced a special USD-INR Forex Swap facility covering FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs and OFCB inflows on June 08, 2026. The position of forex inflows as reported by Authorised Dealer Banks till August 13, 2026 under…
Read full storyAuction of 91-Day, 182-Day and 364-Day Treasury Bills
Reserve Bank of India announces the auction of Government of India Treasury Bills as per the following details: The sale will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification F.No.4(2)-B(W&M)…
Read full storyRBI imposes monetary penalty on Fusion Finance Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 14, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.70 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh Seventy Thousand only) on Fusion Finance Limited (the company) for non-compliance with ce…
Read full storyRBI imposes monetary penalty on Muthoot MCred Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 14, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.10 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh Ten Thousand only) on Muthoot MCred Limited (Formerly Known as Muthoottu Mini Financier…
Read full storyRBI imposes monetary penalty on Northern Arc Capital Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 14, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹6.20 lakh (Rupees Six Lakh Twenty Thousand only) on Northern Arc Capital Limited (the company) for non-compliance wi…
Read full storyAuction of State Government Securities
The following State Governments have offered to sell stock by way of auction, for an aggregate amount of ₹20,200 Crore (Face Value). The auction will be conducted on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Ku…
Read full storyReserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on IndusInd Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 14, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹59.20 lakh (Rupees Fifty-Nine lakh twenty thousand only) on IndusInd Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with…
Read full storyRBI to conduct 7-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction under LAF on August 17, 2026
On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on Monday, August 17, 2026, as under: The operational guidelines for the auction as gi…
Read full storyMoney Market Operations as on August 13, 2026
@ Based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) / Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL). - Not Applicable / No Transaction. @@ Relates to uncollateralized transactions of 15 days to one year tenor. $ Includes refinance fa…
Read full storyForex reserves soar to $707 billion, highest so far in current fiscal
India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $14.1 billion to reach $707 billion, the highest level in the current fiscal year. The increase was driven by a $9.9 billion rise in foreign currency assets and a $3.9 billion…
Read full storyGovt mulls single-window clearance for space sector
The government is actively considering a single-window clearance system for the space sector to streamline approvals across multiple departments. This inter-ministerial platform aims to reduce regulatory bottlenecks and…
Read full storyRBI may stay nimble on rates as growth is seen slowing to 6.6%: Report
Crisil projects India's GDP growth to slow to 6.6% in FY25, down from 8.2% in FY24. Despite this, foreign portfolio investor inflows surged in July 2024, improving financial conditions. Systemic liquidity surplus widene…
Read full storyWholesale inflation eases to 9.8% on softer energy prices
India's wholesale inflation eased to 9.8% in July due to declining energy prices, while retail inflation rose to 4.5% with food inflation hitting a 19-month high. The divergence between WPI and CPI trends highlights sup…
Read full storyNew Development Bank plans $7.5 billion funding to deepen rupee lending
The New Development Bank (NDB) announced a $7.5 billion investment plan for India, focusing on local currency financing through a rupee bond program. This initiative aims to strengthen India's domestic capital markets a…
Read full storyInternship scheme aims to bridge skill gap among youth: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the PM Internship Scheme's role in bridging India's skill gap by aligning youth capabilities with industry needs. The scheme, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, was…
Read full storyIndia’s growth story, and its challenges -- in numbers
The article analyzes India's economic transformation through statistical indicators, highlighting rising per capita income, services sector dominance, and growing global trade integration. It underscores persistent chal…
Read full storyMajor players Lenskart, Groww, Adani Energy join MSCI India Index
MSCI announced quarterly index rebalancing effective August 31, adding Lenskart Solutions, Adani Energy Solutions, Groww, and one more stock to the MSCI India Standard Index while removing Astral, Balkrishna Industries,…
Read full storyOil steadies after US threatens to blockade Iran indefinitely
Oil prices rose on Friday after the U.S. threatened an indefinite naval blockade against Iran, escalating supply fears in the Strait of Hormuz. Two ships were attacked in the strait the previous evening, heightening geo…
Read full storyIndia’s July exports hit record $44.2 billion despite West Asia crisis
India's merchandise exports surged to a record $44.2 billion in July 2024, propelled by strong engineering and electronics shipments. Despite a widening trade deficit due to higher imports, exports to West Asia recovere…
Read full storyCAG flags Rs 25,085 crore tax effect from 1,902 assessment lapses
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) flagged 1,902 tax assessment lapses with a tax effect of Rs 25,085 crore, primarily involving incorrect tax rates and faulty income computations. Most lapses occurred in the 201…
Read full storyIndia’s cheap-urea model faces an expensive reckoning
India's fertilizer subsidy model faces strain as global supply disruptions and the Russia-Ukraine war have doubled urea procurement costs. The government is piloting a new nutrient-based distribution system to curb exce…
Read full storyDebt grows slower than GDP, CAG says; revenue lapses persist
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reported that government debt servicing remains sustainable with loan accumulation growing slower than GDP expansion. However, significant irregularities worth ₹603 crore were i…
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Money Market Operations as on August 12, 2026
@ Based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) / Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL). - Not Applicable / No Transaction. @@ Relates to uncollateralized transactions of 15 days to one year tenor. $ Includes refinance fa…
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