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Cooling crude may ease inflation heat, give RBI room to stay on pause despite WPI surge: YES Bank

India's wholesale inflation is high, driven by fuel and manufacturing costs. However, falling global crude oil prices and a stable rupee offer potential relief. This could allow the Reserve Bank of India to postpone interest rate increases. The central bank is monitoring weather-related food inflation risks. A new Producer Price…

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Beyond the Terminal: NRIs should factor 'Inevitable India' into their portfolios

India's economy is transforming, offering opportunities for Non-Resident Indians. Despite rupee depreciation, an undervalued currency presents potential gains. Reforms and domestic demand drive growth. GIFT City provides a simple, tax-efficient way for the diaspora to invest in India's future. This allows NRIs to participate in India's progress from anywhere.

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SGB delivers 219% return on premature redemption date: Gold bond turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 3.19 lakh

The Reserve Bank of India has set the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2020-21 Series-III. Investors can redeem these bonds from June 16, 2026. The redemption price is fixed at Rs 14,774 per unit. This offers a substantial return of 219% on the initial investment. Sovereign Gold Bonds…

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Private banks remain in focus as credit growth strengthens; selectivity key amid valuation concerns: Dnyanada Vaidya

Private sector banks are attracting investors with robust credit growth and stable asset quality. Experts anticipate a rate cycle shift, boosting margins. While some valuation concerns persist, opportunities for rerating exist in select large banks like ICICI and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Deposit mobilization remains a key area to monitor for…

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RBI eases investment rules for NRIs, OCIs; permits designated repatriable rupee accounts

The Reserve Bank of India has updated investment rules for Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India. Individuals residing outside India can now maintain designated repatriable rupee accounts for investments.

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HDFC and Nippon Life India AMC shares rally upto 6% after FM Sitharaman hints at more foreign capital measures

HDFC AMC and Nippon Life AMC shares surged up to 6% after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated further measures to attract foreign capital. Expectations of increased overseas participation, supportive RBI actions and improving global sentiment lifted financial stocks and broader markets.

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Govt needs to revive NITI Aayog's PSU, PSB privatisation program: Arvind Panagariya

Former NITI Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya urges the government to revive privatization of public sector undertakings and banks. He believes this is crucial for India's economic reforms. Panagariya also suggests establishing a dedicated privatization ministry to speed up disinvestment. He notes that foreign investors remain positive about India's long-term…

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Looking for over 17% return from FCNR deposit through leverage? Check pitfalls before getting lured

The Indian government's decision to cover hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits until September 2026 has enabled banks to offer higher interest rates, exceeding 7%. This allows NRIs to leverage these deposits for potentially greater returns, though risks associated with fluctuating borrowing costs and foreign taxes remain.

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Oil retreat hands RBI an assist in boosting rupee's near-term outlook

A U.S.-Iran peace deal has led to a slump in oil prices, bolstering the Indian rupee. This, combined with the Reserve Bank of India's measures to attract foreign inflows, is expected to support the currency's near-term trajectory. Analysts anticipate the rupee to appreciate as import bills decrease and investor confidence…

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Nifty Bank rallies 1,000 points; HDFC Bank, IndusInd, Yes Bank, and other stocks jump up to 3%. What lies ahead?

Banking stocks rallied sharply on Monday, pushing the Nifty Bank index nearly 1,000 points higher as easing geopolitical tensions and falling oil prices boosted sentiment. Analysts expect lenders to lead the market rally, citing attractive valuations, RBI support measures, improving technical indicators and favourable risk-reward in major private banks.

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Explained: Why RBI’s FCNR(B) and ECB swap window could be a game changer for banks

RBI’s FCNR(B) and ECB swap windows aim to boost liquidity, stabilise the rupee and ease funding costs for banks. Attractive returns for NRIs and lower hedging costs for lenders create a win-win. Strong inflows could support credit growth, margins and offset persistent FPI outflows from Indian banking stocks.

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Unauthorised absence by RBI official grave misconduct: Bombay HC; upholds his removal

The Bombay High Court has ruled that an Reserve Bank of India official's unauthorized absence from work is grave misconduct. The court dismissed a plea by Animesh Bakuli, a senior assistant, who was compulsorily retired. Bakuli was absent without permission for an extended period. The court found the RBI's decision…

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ETMarkets Smart Talk | RBI's FPI reforms and index inclusion could unlock up to $25 billion in debt inflows: Dhawal Dalal of Edelweiss MF

In an interaction with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Dhawal Dalal, President & CIO – Fixed Income at Edelweiss Mutual Fund, said the combination of regulatory easing and potential inclusion in widely tracked global bond indices could bring up to $20–25 billion in incremental debt inflows over the next 12–24 months.

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Inflation seen at 5% in FY27, 50-75 bps rate hikes likely as food and fuel risks build: Report

Inflation is set to climb to 5.0 percent in FY27. Upside risks persist due to the West Asia conflict and a potential below-normal monsoon. ICICI Bank Global Markets anticipates policy rate hikes of 50-75 basis points. Food inflation is accelerating, with vegetables seeing a significant jump. Core inflation is also…

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RBI plans simpler cross-border payment approvals to boost MSMEs, exporters: EY report

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is looking to simplify cross-border payment approvals and reduce regulatory friction for businesses and exporters as part of its Payments Vision 2028, according to an EY report, which identified cross-border payments as a key strategic priority for the next phase of India's digital payments…

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FCNR(B): Revisiting a proven crisis management tool

Facing renewed external sector pressures, the RBI has revived a version of the FCNR(B) deposit framework to attract foreign currency inflows and support the rupee. While effective for near-term stability, experts say long-term resilience requires reducing structural vulnerabilities and import dependence.

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ETMarkets Smart Talk| RBI's FPI reforms could attract $50-100 billion into Indian debt over time: Vikas Garg of Invesco MF

RBI’s easing of foreign investment norms for government securities could attract substantial long-term capital inflows into India’s debt market, according to Invesco Mutual Fund. The reforms may deepen bond markets, support the rupee, improve liquidity and strengthen macroeconomic stability.

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Inflation in June quarter likely to undershoot RBI forecast, rate hike probability drops ahead of monsoon risks

India's inflation is giving the Reserve Bank of India room to hold interest rates through the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. However, risks from food and fuel prices could change this outlook later in the year. The central bank will closely watch economic data before making any decisions on…

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Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on June 13, 2026?

Bank holiday today: Banks across India are closed today, Saturday, June 13, 2026, as it marks the second Saturday of the month. While physical branches are shut, customers can still access various digital banking services for fund transfers, account management, and payments.

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PNB, Ujjivan raise FCNR deposit rates

Punjab National Bank and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank have raised interest rates on FCNR(B) USD deposits for Non-Resident Indians. This move follows the RBI's announcement of a foreign currency swap window. Bank of Baroda has also introduced a new retail term deposit scheme for resident Indians. These initiatives aim to…

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RBI imposes restrictions on Mogaveera Co-operative Bank for 6 months

The restrictions are effective from the closure of business hours on Friday for a period of six months and are subject to review, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in a statement.

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India's retail inflation quickens to 3.93% in May amid high food & fuel prices

India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May. Food and fuel prices increased, impacting consumer costs. This marks the highest inflation reading under the new CPI series. Despite the rise, inflation stays below the Reserve Bank of India's 4% target for the 16th month. Policymakers have room to support growth.

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Is India's economic growth real? Raghuram Rajan says something is off

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan questions India's strong economic growth figures, citing weak corporate investment and declining foreign capital inflows. He argues these factors are difficult to reconcile with official data, suggesting a disconnect between headline numbers and business behavior. Rajan also highlights the lack of a clear economic roadmap…

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ETMarkets Smart Talk| RBI's rate-cut cycle may be over; bond index inclusion could bring $25 billion: DSP MF's Sandeep Yadav

Sandeep Yadav of DSP Mutual Fund believes the RBI's rate-cut cycle may be nearing its end as inflation risks remain elevated. He expects India's inclusion in global bond indices to attract over $25 billion in debt inflows over time, while cautioning that such flows may offer only temporary support to…

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Revised FCNR interest rates up to 7.13%: PNB, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and others revise rates

FCNR interest rates: Banks are increasing interest rates on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR-B) deposits for NRIs, OCIs, and POIs. This follows the RBI's announcement to cover hedging costs for new 3 to 5-year deposits until September 2026. Axis Bank now offers up to 6% on these schemes for select tenures.

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