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Banks Seek More Talks on ECL Norms for Crop Loans
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Banks seek more talks on ECL norms for crop loans

New Delhi: Banks want more deliberations on the expected credit loss (ECL) framework applicable to crop loans. Lenders have argued that the Stage 2 classification…

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States’ consolidated fiscal deficit widens 0.3 pc to 3.3 per cent in FY25: RBI

Mumbai: States’ consolidated fiscal deficit has widened to 3.3 per cent of GDP in FY25 after remaining at 3 per cent for the three previous…

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A man walks past a logo of the Reserve Bank of India and the Indian Rupee inside the RBI headquarters in Mumbai. By selling US Treasury holdings, RBI can then use the funding to purchase rupees to strengthen its value. (Reuters)
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India offloads US bonds, piles up gold in pivot away from dollar assets| Business News

The Reserve Bank of India’s holdings of US Treasury bonds have fallen to a five-year low as India pushes to support rupee versus the US…

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India to remain fastest-growing major economy despite global tensions: RBI

Kolkata: The current state of the Indian economy along with the high-frequency indicators provides ground for optimism even as the escalation of geopolitical tensions could…

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RBI likely to keep interest rates steady as inflation edges up, Crisil says

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep key policy rates unchanged at its upcoming monetary policy review meeting, slated during February…

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The initiative to link BRICS digital currency to potentially bypass the US dollar can irk Donald Trump, who sees BRICS as “anti-American”. (Reuters)
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RBI proposes to link BRICS digital currencies to reduce reliance on US dollar: Report| Business News

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed that BRICS countries link their official digital currencies to make cross-border trade and tourism payments easier, two sources…

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RBI proposes linking BRICS’ digital currencies, sources say

India’s central bank has proposed that BRICS countries link their official digital currencies to make cross-border trade and tourism payments easier, two sources said, which…

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CII’s Biz Confidence Index climbs to five-quarter high in Q3 FY26

New Delhi: Rising for the third consecutive quarter, CII‘s Business Confidence Index climbed to a five-quarter high of 66.5 in Q3 FY26, driven by optimism…

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India’s forex reserves up by $392 million to $687.19 billion as of January 9

India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped by $392 million to $687.19 billion in the week ended January 9, 2026, according to data released by the Reserve…

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RBI proposes changes to banks’ forex positions

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday proposed changes to rules governing banks’ foreign exchange positions. The amendments to net open position (NOP) were made following a…

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