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India's Forex Reserves Jump by $4.55 Billion to $690.61 Billion, Gold Holdings Lead the Surge

India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.553 billion to $690.617 billion, driven by a significant increase in gold assets. The RBI's active management and the impact of currenc...

IndusInd Bank Faces Scrutiny Over Rs 674 Crore Microfinance Accounting Lapse

IndusInd Bank has admitted to a Rs 674 crore accounting lapse in its microfinance portfolio, reversing the amount in Q4FY25. The issue, uncovered by a whistleblower, led to resigna...

Global Gold Rush: Central Banks, Including India's RBI, Accelerate Gold Reserves Accumulation Amid Economic Uncertainties

Central banks globally, including India's RBI, are significantly increasing their gold reserves as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainties, with holdings growing from ...

India's Forex Reserves Dip by $2.06 Billion, Ending an 8-Week Growth Streak

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by $2.06 billion, ending an eight-week growth streak. The total reserves now stand at $686.06 billion, with mixed trends in its componen...

Sumitomo Mitsui on the Verge of Historic Acquisition: A New Era for Yes Bank?

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp is nearing a historic acquisition of Yes Bank, potentially the largest banking M&A deal in India. The deal involves negotiations with SBI and other sta...

Sebi Reveals Indiabulls Housing Finance Violated Regulations, Supreme Court Notified

Sebi has notified the Supreme Court about regulatory violations by Indiabulls Housing Finance, now Sammaan Capital, involving the Sebi (LODR) Regulations, 2015. An administrative w...

Rupee Soars to a 6-Month High Against the Dollar: What's Driving the Surge?

The rupee briefly touched a six-month high against the dollar, attributed to strong portfolio inflows and RBI's intervention. Forex reserves hit $688.13 billion, marking the eighth...

India's Forex Reserves Climb to $688.13 Billion: An Eight-Week Winning Streak Unveiled

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.983 billion to $688.129 billion, marking the eighth consecutive week of growth. The rise was led by an increase in foreign currenc...

Surge in Gold Loans: A 103% Jump Amid Slowing Credit Growth Signals Shifting Financial Trends

Indians are pledging more gold than ever, with outstanding bank loans against gold more than doubling in a year, even as overall bank credit growth slows. This surge is driven by R...

IndusInd Bank CEO Steps Down Following a Staggering Rs 1,960 Crore Derivatives Scandal

IndusInd Bank's CEO Sumant Kathpalia resigns amid a Rs 1,960 crore derivatives accounting scandal, taking moral responsibility for the lapse. An independent probe revealed misaccou...

India's Forex Reserves Surge for Seventh Consecutive Week, Hitting $686 Billion Mark

India's foreign exchange reserves have increased by $8.31 billion to $686.145 billion, marking the seventh straight week of growth. The rise includes significant gains in foreign c...

Nomura Forecasts Indian Rupee to Surge Against Dollar, Targeting 84 by December 2025

Nomura forecasts the Indian Rupee strengthening to 84 against the US Dollar by December 2025, driven by a weaker dollar index and strong economic inflows. The RBI's dollar acquisit...

India's Trade Position Strengthens as RBI Signals Potential for Third Consecutive Rate Cut in June

India's trade position shows resilience as the RBI considers a third rate cut to bolster economic growth, amidst global trade challenges and optimistic market sentiments.

India's Forex Reserves Climb to $677.84 Billion, Marking Sixth Consecutive Week of Growth

India's forex reserves have increased for the sixth consecutive week, reaching $677.835 billion, driven by growth in foreign currency assets and gold reserves. This strengthens Ind...

India's Forex Reserves Surge for Sixth Straight Week, Hitting $677.835 Billion

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.567 billion to $677.835 billion, marking the sixth consecutive week of growth. Gold reserves and foreign currency assets also saw ...

India's Retail Inflation Hits a Nearly 6-Year Low at 3.34% in March 2025, What's Behind the Drop?

India's retail inflation dropped to 3.34% in March 2025, the lowest in nearly six years, driven by lower prices of vegetables and protein-rich foods. Food inflation also eased sign...

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 ...