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Currency derivatives markets also point to the likelihood of greater volatility in the future as trading tensions continue to weigh on market sentiment | Photo credit: Getty Images The Exchange Market Pressure (EMP) index indicates the rising depreciation pressure on the rupee, according to the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR). EMP is used to measure […]
The report noted that the Treasury yield curve was steepening, driven by monetary easing and declining inflation expectations Photo credit: istock.com The supply of central government securities (G-Sec) and government bonds (SGS) has increased significantly, with net issuance of G-Sec and SGS in the current financial year higher than last year, according to the latest […]
Stablecoins could experience destabilizing runs if holders lose confidence in their ability to redeem at par | Photo credit: Funtap Stablecoins could pose significant risks to financial stability due to their inherent vulnerabilities, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its latest Financial Stability Report (FSR). The claim that stablecoins can serve as settlement […]
As India’s budget session approaches, cryptocurrency exchanges are once again turning their eyes to possible tax policy revisions for crypto as an asset. While other exchanges have spoken in the past about their proposed revision of tax deduction at source (TDS), Raj Karkara, Chief Operating Officer of ZebPay, talks about the potential boost such a […]
NBFCs’ credit growth at the aggregate level has accelerated since March 2025 and stood at 21.3 percent year-on-year (yoy) in September 2025 | Photo credit: Andrii Yalanskyi The stress test on credit concentration of non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) found that in an extreme scenario where the top […]
The Indian economy and financial system face short-term risks due to external uncertainties such as geopolitical and trade-related uncertainties. These factors could increase exchange rate volatility, dampen trade, reduce corporate profits and reduce foreign investment, the RBI Financial Stability report said. A sharp correction in US stocks could impact domestic equities and tighten financial conditions. […]
Bartronics India Ltd has signed a long-term Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Maharashtra Gramin Bank to strengthen and expand the bank’s banking correspondent and customer network across its operating regions in Maharashtra. The agreement builds on a seven-year partnership between the two entities and reflects the bank’s continued confidence in Bartronics’ execution capabilities and technology-enabled […]
Now that the 100 percent FDI law has been notified, the Finance Ministry has introduced new rules that remove the requirement that a majority of directors and key management personnel be Indian residents of a foreign-invested insurance company. However, the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Managing Director must be an Indian resident. After consultation […]
While banks’ asset quality has remained stable, their YoY growth in net interest income has remained muted over the first half of 2025-26, impacting earnings growth | Photo credit: iStockphoto The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) macro stress test has shown that no bank will fail to meet the minimum capital requirement even in a […]
The new DCCBs will be set up in Dahod, Aravalli, Tapi, Chotta Udepur, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Porbandar, Anand, Dang and Navsari districts of Gujarat | Photo credit: The Hindu/MOHD ARIF The Gujarat government on Wednesday decided to form nine new District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) by demerging some of the existing banks in the state. The […]
