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24 stories today · 234 since 24 Sept- From October 1, RBI’s new FEMA rule changes reporting for service exporters receiving overseas payments
- RBI’s forex reserves fell a record $18.34 billion in a week to $747.56 billion
- RBI appointed Sudhakar Malli as Executive Director from October 1, 2026
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- Reserves fell $18.34 billion to $747.56 billion, the biggest weekly decline on record
- Moneycontrol reports reserves at $757.46 billion; other reports give $747.56 billion
- Rupee pressure and reserve drawdown matter for banks, importers and oil companies
- Malli takes charge as Executive Director on October 1, 2026
- He has around three decades at RBI, including over 25 years in banking supervision
- Bank-supervision leadership change is relevant to Indian banks and regulated lenders
- SBI Research expects the RBI to begin raising rates in October
- It cites inflation, rupee weakness, global risks and tighter liquidity
- Higher-rate expectations may weigh on Indian borrowers and rate-sensitive stocks
- The MPC meets October 5-7 to decide on interest rates
- Economists cite rising inflation and global concerns behind the expected hike
- A rate hike would lift borrowing costs for Indian banks, autos and other rate-sensitive sectors
- From 1 October, a new RBI rule changes reporting for service exporters receiving overseas payments
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- Patra says India’s inflation target should align with the advanced-economy average of 2%
- He says anti-inflationary monetary policy makes the biggest contribution to growth
- A 2% target could affect RBI rate policy and Indian banks, lenders and rate-sensitive stocks
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- Janak Raj said the government should have made public the RBI’s 2022 inflation failure report
- He said India is still early in reaping the benefits of flexible inflation targeting
- Inflation-targeting credibility matters for Indian banks and rate-sensitive stocks
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- Chetan Ghate said external members of the MPC should be appointed full-time
- He said flexible inflation targeting has established a credible nominal anchor
- MPC appointment and coordination proposals matter to Indian rate expectations and interest-sensitive sectors
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- Ashima Goyal says MPC members should think independently of the RBI
- The inflation-targeting band gives the MPC flexibility to look through temporary food inflation
- MPC independence and its approach to food inflation matter to rate-sensitive Indian stocks and banks
- RBI issued a Master Circular consolidating existing guidelines on bank credit facilities for SC/ST borrowers
- The guidelines cover lending and loan processing
- Banks must follow consolidated credit guidance for SC/ST borrowers
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- Core inflation helps assess persistent inflationary pressures and the likelihood of second-order effects
- Inflation assessment can influence RBI rate decisions, affecting Indian banks and rate-sensitive stocks
- Anup Bagchi’s appointment as HDFC Bank CEO adds to recent external hires leading private banks
- The RBI is weighing continuity and independence as private banks select leaders
- HDFC Bank shareholders are exposed to the leadership change and its implications for the lender
- Record FCNR inflows reached $143.5 billion
- SBI Research says the liquidity impact may be far smaller than headline inflows suggest
- Smaller-than-expected liquidity gains may limit support for Indian banks
- Saha joined Kotak in January 2026 and currently serves as a whole-time director
- Kotak shares rose almost 4% after the appointment announcement
- Leadership clarity may support sentiment toward Kotak Mahindra Bank shares
- The Fed is entering a tightening cycle as the rupee remains under pressure
- Inflation shows signs of persistence, complicating India’s monetary policy trade-off
- Rupee and inflation pressures shape RBI policy; banks and rate-sensitive Indian stocks are exposed
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- The RBI uses a mix of short- and long-term tools to manage banking-system cash
- RBI liquidity management affects funding conditions for Indian banks
- Eligible mutual funds, insurers and pension funds can seek one-time approval for subsequent acquisitions up to 10%
- Prior approval remains mandatory for the initial acquisition
- Simpler stake-building rules may aid demand for Indian bank shares, including Bank of India
- The RBI bulletin extract lists weekly statistical data on its liabilities and assets
- Anup Bagchi will succeed Sashidhar Jagdishan as MD and CEO on October 27, 2026
- Leadership transition may shape HDFC Bank’s strategy and execution
- RBI published September 2026 Citizen’s Charter processing status
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- Indian banks faced $500 million in FX losses after RBI position curbs
- Banks recovered around $400 million after market spreads widened and positions were normalised
- FX losses expose Indian banks to costs from RBI restrictions on currency positions
- Bank branches across India will be closed on Friday, October 2
- Digital banking services and ATMs will continue to operate
- Branch closures pause in-person services, while digital channels keep Indian banks operating
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