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Rupee gains on fall in crude and dollar index; bond yields harden
The rupee strengthened after three days of losses on easing crude and dollar index, while bond yields hardened on higher-than-expected SDL auction cut-offs
 "Rupee gains on fall in crude and dollar index; bond yields harden")
Digital personal loan value outpaces volume growth in Q3 FY26: FACE
Digital personal loan value rose sharply in Q3 FY26, outpacing growth in loan volumes, highlighting strong demand for higher-ticket credit
 "Digital personal loan value outpaces volume growth in Q3 FY26: FACE")
RBI's misselling proposals may reshape how retail game is played hereupon
RBI's draft norms on misselling aim to strengthen customer protection, but raise concerns over regulatory overreach and impact on banking sales models
 "RBI's misselling proposals may reshape how retail game is played hereupon")
RBI injects ₹55,837 crore in banking system through 3-day VRR auction
The RBI injected the funds at cut-off and weighted average rates of 5.26 per cent, the central bank said
 "RBI injects ₹55,837 crore in banking system through 3-day VRR auction")
Bond yields trim losses after Donald Trump's signal on Iran pause
Rupee hits fresh low, nears $94 a $
 "Bond yields trim losses after Donald Trump's signal on Iran pause")
RBI in talks with central banks of four to five countries on CBDC
The move is expected to bring down the cost of remittances and reduce checks on cross-border transactions
 "RBI in talks with central banks of four to five countries on CBDC")
RBI net buys $2.52 billion in January, first purchase in 8 months
RBI turned a net buyer of dollars in January 2026, purchasing $2.52 billion after eight months, even as forward market positions and currency metrics shifted
 "RBI net buys $2.52 billion in January, first purchase in 8 months")
West Asia crisis needs close monitoring and proactive steps: RBI
RBI report calls for close monitoring of West Asia conflict and proactive steps to limit spillovers, citing India's oil dependence and rising global volatility
 "West Asia crisis needs close monitoring and proactive steps: RBI")
Remittances to India unlikely to be hit, may touch a new high of $140 bn
Remittances to India are projected to reach up to $140 billion in FY26 despite West Asia tensions, supported by resilient inflows and precautionary transfers, SBI report says
 "Remittances to India unlikely to be hit, may touch a new high of $140 bn")
RDI Fund draws 200 applications; venture capital firms dominate entries
The government has received nearly 200 applications for second-level fund managers under the RDI Fund, with venture capital firms accounting for around 80 per cent
 "RDI Fund draws 200 applications; venture capital firms dominate entries")
Outward remittances under RBI's LRS decline 3.19% in January 2026
Outward remittances under RBI's LRS declined 3.19 per cent to $2.68 billion in January 2026, with lower education and deposit outflows partly offset by rising overseas investments
 "Outward remittances under RBI's LRS decline 3.19% in January 2026")
Gold loan industry body seeks six-month deferment of RBI's new norms
The new framework, which is scheduled to come into effect on April 1, 2026, aims to strengthen regulatory oversight and promote responsible lending practices in the gold loan segment
 "Gold loan industry body seeks six-month deferment of RBI's new norms")
Mule networks remain difficult threat in loan frauds, scams: Report
Mule networks continue to drive frauds and scams, with operations turning transnational and causing heavy losses for Indian users, according to a Bureau report
 "Mule networks remain difficult threat in loan frauds, scams: Report")
Forex reserves adequate to cushion against external shocks, says RBI
Foreign exchange reserves fell to a two-month low of $709.76 billion as of March 13, the latest data shows
 "Forex reserves adequate to cushion against external shocks, says RBI")
West Asia war, fresh US trade probes fuel market volatility: RBI bulletin
India's foreign exchange reserves remain adequate to provide a cushion against external shocks, said an article on the state of the economy published in the bulletin
 "West Asia war, fresh US trade probes fuel market volatility: RBI bulletin")
RBI bought $2.5 billion in January on a net basis, shows bulletin
The RBI purchased nearly $28 billion and sold $25.47 billion in January, the central bank said in its monthly bulletin released on Monday. In December, it sold a net $10 billion in the market
RBI injects ₹79,256 crore into banking system via overnight VRR auction
The liquidity injected was much lower than the notified amount of ₹1 trillion, despite the sharp drop in surplus liquidity in the banking system due to advance tax payments
RBI firefights to keep rupee afloat amid outflows, external pressures
RBI intensifies intervention to stabilise the rupee amid FPI outflows, rising oil prices, and a widening BoP deficit, with a ballooning forward book deficit adding to pressure
 "RBI firefights to keep rupee afloat amid outflows, external pressures")
Forex reserves drop $7 bn to $709.75 bn on fall in foreign currency assets
Reserves decline driven by fall in foreign currency assets, while gold holdings rise marginally; analysts expect pressure to persist amid geopolitical tensions and outflows
 "Forex reserves drop $7 bn to $709.75 bn on fall in foreign currency assets")
Datanomics: Tracking India's overseas investments amid record commitments
India's overseas investments hit a decade high, led by equity flows and major bets like Reliance's proposed US refinery
 "Datanomics: Tracking India's overseas investments amid record commitments")