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CBI conducts searches in Rs 661 crore IDFC First Bank-AU Finance Bank fraud case
CBI conducted searches at six locations in Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Delhi-NCR in connection with an alleged Rs 661 crore fraud. The probe involves siphoning of government funds from Haryana and Chandigarh administrations, with allegations of collusion between public servants and bank officials. Incriminating documents and digital devices were seized during the operations.
RBI's capital flow measures could attract $75-80 billion, rupee may strengthen to 92-93: ICICI Bank's Jhingan
The RBI's decision to absorb hedging costs on fresh FCNR(B) deposits and widen foreign access to long-term government bonds is expected to boost capital inflows, ease banking system funding pressures and provide support to the rupee, according to economists and banking executives who spoke to CNBC-TV18.
INR appreciates under Rs 95 per dollar after RBI announces measures to support foreign capital inflows and strengthen forex liquidity
The Indian rupee appreciated 81 paise to close at 94.93 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday after the Reserve Bank announced measures to support foreign capital inflows and strengthen forex liquidity. The announcements in the RBI policy boosted investor sentiments after the apex bank asserted that the country's forex reserves provide a sufficient buffer against external shocks. The Reserve Bank on Friday expectedly kept interest rates unchanged for the second time in a row as it weighed the impact of rising energy prices and supply disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis. The RBI kept its repo rate Steady at 5.25% amid uncertainty owing to US-Iran War. However, it expanded the Fully Accessible Route, or FAR, to include all new 15-year, 30-year and 40-year government security issuances. Due to this, the foreign investors will get wider access to longer-tenor Indian government bonds. This also opens up more room to invest in Indias bond market. The central bank has also ...
'RBI policy pause supports growth; balanced response to currency weakness'
Sarvjit Singh Samra of Capital Small Finance Bank said that RBI MPC has appropriately refrained from deploying interest rates as a tool to counter the recent weakness in the rupee.
RBI announces measures to attract foreign capital
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced few measures in order to attract capital flow. Firstly, for government securities under the Fully Accessible Route (FAR), the central bank is expanding the universe of specified securities by including all new issuances of 15-, 30- and 40-year tenor G-secs. In addition, limits pertaining to short-term investment, concentration and individual securities on FPI investment under the General Route are being removed. These measures along with the tax benefits provided by the government this morning should help attract foreign capital for government borrowing. Second, the limits for investment by NRIs and OCIs in equity instruments traded on the stock market without SEBI registration are being increased. Further, the same facility is being extended to all individual Persons Resident Outside India (PROIs) at par with NRIs and OCIs. Third, a facility of concessional forex swap will be provided till 30th September 2026 to incentivize ECBs by PSUs.
RBI widens FAR, unveils other measures to attract foreign capital
The central bank expanded foreign investor access to government securities, eased FPI restrictions, enhanced NRI investment limits, and introduced forex incentives to attract overseas funds
Talent fight heats up in India finance hub as two chiefs quit
GIFT City, India's international finance hub, is experiencing intense competition for talent as two foreign bank chiefs have recently resigned. Taral Shah of DBS Bank and Saiju Gandhi of Standard Chartered have left their roles, highlighting a challenge for the growing hub. This comes as global banks expand their presence, attracted by tax incentives and a lighter regulatory framework.
Reliance traders said to game plan in case RBI raises rates
Reliance Industries' treasury department is exploring strategies to manage its cash reserves amid potential interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India. Traders are considering shifting funds to short-dated money market instruments, anticipating capital gains as yield spreads are expected to narrow. The company's discussions precede an upcoming RBI rate decision, with markets anticipating potential hawkish measures.
India Launches UPI payments in Cambodia through NPCI-ACLEDA bank partnership
National Payments Corporation of India has officially partnered with ACLEDA Bank to launch Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Cambodia. The Ministry of Finance said that the first phase enables millions of Indian travellers to make seamless QR payments at over 4.5 million Cambodian merchants, with a two-way corridor to follow. It said that the in the subsequent phase, the corridor will become fully bi-directional. Cambodian citizens visiting India will soon be able to use their domestic banking and digital payment applications to scan millions of UPI QR codes throughout India. The Ministry said that UPI is accepted in eight countries including Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar and Sri Lanka. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been actively pursuing interlinking of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with fast payment systems of other jurisdictions to promote cross-border payments. These initiatives are aligned with the G20 Roadmap for .
Central Bank of India appoints Vivek Kumar as CFO
Central Bank of India has appointed Vivek Kumar, General Manager (Finance & Accounts), as the chief financial officer (CFO) of the bank for a period of three years with effect from 3 June 2026.
Trading ideas today: South Indian Bank, Suryoday SFB, Apollo Hospitals
Kunal Kamble of Bonanza has recommended three stocks to buy today - Suryoday Small Finance Bank, South Indian Bank and Apollo Hospitals.
Govt weighs tax cuts to boost foreign bond inflows: Report
India is set to boost foreign investment soon. The government plans to cut taxes on global funds investing in Indian bonds. Ownership limits on certain bonds may also be removed. These measures aim to attract more capital. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to allow unlimited access to some long-term government bonds for overseas investors.