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RBI Temporarily Lifts Interest Rate Ceilings for Rural Co-op Banks
RBI has temporarily lifted interest rate ceilings for rural co-operative banks on fresh FCNR(B) deposits and NRE deposits until September 30, 2026.
RBI Amends UCB Deposit Interest Rate Directions (June 17, 2026)
RBI has issued amendment directions for Urban Co-operative Banks on deposit interest rates, effective June 17, 2026. The changes temporarily withdraw interest rate ceilin
RBI Temporarily Withdraws Interest Rate Ceiling for SFBs
RBI temporarily withdraws interest rate ceiling for fresh FCNR(B) deposits and NRE deposits of 3 years and above tenors for SFBs till September 30, 2026.
June 17, 2026 Treasury Bill Auction – Full Results
On June 17, 2026 the RBI auctioned ₹12,000 cr of 91‑day, ₹6,000 cr of 182‑day and ₹6,000 cr of 364‑day T‑Bills. Competitive demand far outstripped supply, with bids of ₹3
RBI Conducts Second 2-day Variable Rate Repo Auction
RBI conducted the second 2-day Variable Rate Repo auction on June 17, 2026, allotting ₹22,284 crore at a weighted average rate of 5.26%.
RBI Announces Second VRR Auction on June 17, 2026
RBI will conduct a second 2-day Variable Rate Repo auction for ₹50,000 crore on June 17, 2026, to manage short-term liquidity. Banks can bid between 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM
RBI Conducts 2-Day Variable Rate Repo Auction
RBI conducted a 2-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on June 17, 2026, allotting ₹50,016 crore at a weighted average rate of 5.26%.
RBI Variable Rate Repo Auction
RBI to conduct 2-day Variable Rate Repo auction on June 17, 2026, to manage liquidity conditions.
RBI Amends Capital Adequacy Norms
RBI amends capital adequacy norms for small finance banks, introducing zero risk weight for ECLGS 5.0 exposures.
RBI Amends Capital Adequacy Norms
RBI updates capital adequacy norms for regional rural banks, affecting risk weights for ECLGS 5.0 exposures.
RBI Amends Capital Adequacy Norms
RBI updates capital adequacy norms for urban co-operative banks, affecting risk weights for ECLGS 5.0 exposures.
NBFC Capital Adequacy Update
RBI has revised NBFC capital adequacy rules, allowing a zero risk weight for up to 75 % of the guaranteed portion of exposures under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee S
RBI Amends Capital Adequacy Norms
RBI amends capital adequacy norms for All India Financial Institutions, introducing zero risk weight for 75% of guaranteed portion of ECLGS 5.0 exposures.
RBI Amends Capital Adequacy Norms
RBI updates capital adequacy norms for commercial banks, introducing zero risk weight for 75% of ECLGS 5.0 guaranteed exposures.
Q4 Corporate Performance
Private corporate business sector saw 13.9% sales growth in Q4 2025-26, driven by manufacturing and services sectors.
State Govt Securities Auction
RBI announces results of state government securities auction with various yields and allotments.
State Govt Securities Auction
RBI announces results of yield/price based auction of state government securities with varied acceptance amounts
7-day VRR Auction Result
RBI's 7-day VRR auction received bids worth ₹89,440 crore, with a cut-off rate of 5.26%.
Money Market Update
RBI's money market operations show liquidity injection of -1,51,131.21 crore on June 15, 2026, as per the net liquidity injected from outstanding including today's operat
RBI Master Directions
RBI issues Master Directions on authorization to operate a payment system, consolidating existing guidelines and instructions.
RBI Payment System Rules
RBI issues master directions for payment system authorisation, outlining eligibility and requirements for operators.
RBI 7-Day VRR Auction
RBI to conduct 7-day Variable Rate Repo auction on June 16, 2026, to manage liquidity conditions.
RBI Penalty on Mahila Bank
RBI imposes ₹5 lakh penalty on Mahila Co-operative Bank for non-compliance with loan directions.
RBI Amends Rules on Financial Ads
RBI issues amendment directions on advertising and sale of financial products by regulated entities, effective January 1, 2027.
RBI Amends NBFC Directions
RBI amends NBFC directions to revise agency business regulations and customer service aspects.
RBI Amends Rural Co-op Banks
RBI amends rural co-operative banks' financial services directions, effective January 1, 2027, impacting agency business and referral services.
RBI Amends Urban Co-op Banks' Financial Services
RBI updates rules for urban co-operative banks' financial services, effective January 1, 2027.
WMD Act Section 12A: UNSC DPRK Sanctions List Updated
RBI mandates all regulated entities to update their compliance checks with the latest UNSC 1718 sanctions list amendments for DPRK, as notified by MEA. Daily verification
DAY-NRLM Master Circular 2024: Key Updates for Banks
RBI issued a consolidated Master Circular for DAY-NRLM, replacing the 2023 version. It covers SHG account opening, KYC norms, Revolving Fund, and interest subvention. Ban
Master Circular on Credit Facilities for SCs/STs
RBI consolidated all prior guidelines on credit facilities for SCs/STs into one master circular. Banks must prioritize lending to these communities through district credi
Harmonised Key Facts Statement for Loans
RBI mandates a standardised Key Facts Statement (KFS) for all retail and MSME term loans, including APR and amortisation schedule, to enhance transparency. Lenders must p
RBI Allows Gold Hedging via OTC Derivatives in IFSC
Resident entities can now hedge gold price risk using OTC derivatives in IFSC, in addition to exchange-traded derivatives. This expands hedging flexibility under the exis
Statutory Returns Move to CIMS Portal: Timeline & Action
RBI is shifting submission of statutory returns Form A, Form VIII, and Form IX from the XBRL portal to the new CIMS portal. Banks must submit fortnightly Form A from June
Sonali Bank Renamed to Sonali Bank PLC in RBI Schedule
RBI has updated the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934, changing the name of 'Sonali Bank Limited' to 'Sonali Bank PLC'. This is a routine administrative update reflect
RBI Master Circular on IRAC Norms for UCBs (2024)
RBI issued a revised Master Circular for Primary Urban Co-operative Banks on income recognition, asset classification, and provisioning norms, consolidating all instructi
RBI Updates IRAC Norms Master Circular for FY25
RBI issued a revised Master Circular on prudential norms for income recognition, asset classification, and provisioning (IRAC) as of April 2, 2024. It consolidates all in
RBI Master Circular on Housing Finance: April 2024 Update
RBI issued a revised Master Circular on Housing Finance, consolidating all instructions issued up to March 31, 2024. No new guidelines are introduced; it replaces the Apr
RBI Master Circular on Housing Finance for Urban Co-operative Banks
RBI consolidated all housing finance instructions for UCBs up to March 31, 2024, into a single Master Circular. No new rules were added; it's a clean compilation of exist
RBI Master Circular: Capital Adequacy Norms for Urban Co-op Banks
RBI consolidated capital adequacy rules for Primary Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), setting minimum net worth of ₹2 crore (single-district) or ₹5 crore (others) with pha
RBI Updates Risk Management Master Direction for SPDs and Reporting
RBI has amended the Master Direction on Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings to include Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs) as Authorised Dealers Category-III under FEMA