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Institutional Buyers Over-Subscribe Central Bank Of India OFS By 2 Times; Put In Rs 2,380 Crore Bids
At the indicated price of Rs 31.01 a share, non-retail investors put in over Rs 2,380 crore worth bids for Central Bank OFS.
Central Bank Of India Stake Sale: Govt To Offload Upto 8% Equity Via OFS, Floor Price Set At Rs 31/Share
Central Bank Of India OFS will open for retail investors on May 25.
Engineers India Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Ganesha Ecosphere Ltd, Central Bank of India, Max Healthcare Institute Ltd and GMR Power & Urban Infra Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 22 May 2026.
Central Bank of India OFS: Govt to sell up to 8% stake in lender. Check key details
The Indian government is selling a stake in Central Bank of India. This offer for sale aims to raise over Rs 2,200 crore. The sale opens for institutional investors on May 22 and for retail investors on May 25. The government has set a floor price of Rs 31 per share.
Government to offload stake in Central Bank of India through an Offer For Sale; Details Here
At the end of the March quarter, the Centre held 89.27% stake in the bank, as per data available on the stock exchanges. Public shareholders held 10.73% stake in the lender. Of these, retail investors or those with authorised share capital of up to ₹2 lakh held up to 3.42% stake.
Central Bank Of India Stake Sale: Govt To Disinvest 4% Equity Via OFS, Floor Price Set At Rs 31/Share
Central Bank Of India OFS will open for retail investors on May 25.
INR recovers from historic lows as oil pulls back; RBI announces $5 billion US Dollar/INR swap auction to defend rupee
The Indian rupee recovered well in opening trades on Thursday as global investors noted a slight pullback in crude oil prices over the recent comments on a potential final stage of the US-Iran conflict. INR opened at Rs 96.25 per dollar and hit a high of 96.05 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter ended near the next critical level of 96.86, a new historic low. Meanwhile, in a major structural intervention to stabilise domestic financial markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction. Scheduled to take place next week on Tuesday, May 26, the central banks move is specifically engineered to inject durable, long-term Rupee liquidity into the commercial banking system. The Indian Rupee has faced persistent downward pressure, depreciating significantly against the American greenback in recent weeks due to ongoing global macroeconomic uncertainties and shifting foreign capital flows. By deploying this specialised monetary tool, ...
Keeping close vigil on supply shock, impact on inflation, says RBI Guv Malhotra
The Reserve Bank is keeping a close vigil on whether and when supply shocks get embedded in the general price level, warranting monetary policy action, Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said amid persisting global uncertainties. Malhotra said the RBI has been maintaining a neutral stance since June 2025, which gives it the flexibility to remain nimble in approach and respond judiciously to incoming data and information. During a panel discussion titled 'Monetary Policy in a Time of Heightened Uncertainty' jointly organised by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Switzerland last week, the governor said India is used to frequent supply shocks. Faced with supply shocks and uncertainty, it is important that policy frameworks focused on price stability are flexible enough to allow central banks to look through transitory shocks while remaining agile and nimble, maintaining a broad policy stance, and avoid making firm commitments on the future path of ...
Keeping close watch on supply shock, impact on inflation: RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra
The Reserve Bank of India is watching global uncertainties closely. Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated the RBI is monitoring supply shocks. The central bank will act if price increases become widespread. India's monetary policy remains neutral, allowing flexibility. The RBI aims for price stability while managing short-term volatility. Future policy decisions will be data-dependent.
Market Stress: How the Middle East war is rattling global markets and economies
The Middle East conflict is significantly impacting global economies, driving up oil prices and weakening currencies. Asia, heavily reliant on imported energy, faces particular vulnerability, with rising food inflation and consumer costs adding to economic pressures worldwide. Investors are closely watching central bank responses to these escalating geopolitical and financial challenges.
Gold to hit $8000 in 5 years? Why the yellow metal may be heading for a historic surge. Deutsche Bank explains
Gold prices may soar to $8000 within five years, driven by emerging market central banks accumulating gold and shifting away from the dollar. The report highlights structural changes in global reserves and geopolitical tensions as key factors in this trend.
Gold near ₹1.51 lakh per 10 grams in India; silver at ₹2.50 lakh per kg
Gold and silver prices dip in India as MCX futures track weak global cues, with inflation, oil, and central bank signals keeping bullion under pressure.