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Gems and jewellery sector seeks RBI relief as 50% US tariffs hit exports

TREND | 26 Aug 2025

Business Standard

Facing a 50% US tariff on exports, the gems and jewellery sector has asked the RBI for loan relief and EMI support, warning of payment delays, job losses and sector-wide stress

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 19 Aug, 2025.

RBI asks banks to monitor 'high risk' fund flows linked to Pakistan

TREND | 26 Aug 2025

Business Standard

It named Pakistan as "high risk" jurisdiction from an arms financing perspective and cited Indian investigations into arms financing but did not go into detail about their findings

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 19 Aug, 2025.

Indian bond yields surge as traders seek RBI intervention amid buyer strike

Business Standard | 26 Aug 2025 9 more

As bond buyers retreat, traders urge RBI to restore market calm

Business Line | 26 Aug 2025

RBI asks lenders to step up checks on funds flowing indirectly from Pakistan

Business Line | 26 Aug 2025

SBI To Urge RBI To Let Banks Finance M&A Deals

NDTV Profit | 26 Aug 2025

SBI chief advocates for regulatory changes to boost corporate M&A

Economic Times | 26 Aug 2025

Sales of listed private NFCs grow at slower pace of 5.5% in Q1 FY26: RBI

India Inc meeting capex need through own cash: SBI Chairman CS Setty

M&A financing: SBI seeks regulatory nod from RBI

Yes Bank Shares Rise Nearly 5% After RBI's Nod For SMBC's Stake Acquisition

NDTV Profit | 25 Aug 2025

YES Bank rises 5% on RBI nod for Sumitomo stake buy; what analysts expect?

New Development Bank appoints RBI's Rajiv Ranjan as vice president

TREND | 25 Aug 2025

Business Standard

NDB, the BRICS multilateral bank, named RBI executive director Rajiv Ranjan vice president and chief risk officer for five years; he will assume charge in September

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 19 Aug, 2025.

RBI examining measures to expand bank credit towards productive sectors: Guv Malhotra

Business Line | 25 Aug 2025 9 more

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US tariffs: RBI will not be found wanting in supporting the economy, says Governor Malhotra

Will respond with policy measures if US tariffs impacts growth: RBI Guv

Banks, corporates should come together to create investment cycle: RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra

Trump Tariffs: RBI Governor Indicates Readiness To Respond

NDTV Profit | 25 Aug 2025

India's $695 billion reserves can cover 11 months of exports: RBI Governor

RBI hasn't lost sight' of growth, says Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Best of BS Opinion: The RBI's current policy framework has worked well

The RBI's monetary policy framework has worked well, change not required

Business Standard | 24 Aug 2025

Budget behind the fun: How much Indians are spending on Spain's La Tomatina

TREND | 25 Aug 2025

Business Standard

Once popularised by Bollywood's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, La Tomatina has moved from reel to real for many Indian travellers, now featuring high on their European summer bucket lists

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 19 Aug, 2025.

CIBIL score not mandatory: Govt tells banks not to reject first-time loans

TREND | 25 Aug 2025

Business Standard

New borrowers can seek loans without a credit score hurdle, with RBI directing banks to decide based on wider due diligence, not just CIBIL reports

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 19 Aug, 2025.

BharatPe to double down on online payments after RBI licence approval

Business Standard | 24 Aug 2025

Govt mulls 25k cr support for exporters over six years under EPM scheme

TREND | 24 Aug 2025

Business Standard

The government is considering support measures worth about Rs 25,000 crore for exporters under the Export Promotion Mission, announced in the Budget, for six financial years (2025-2031), according to sources. "The main focus is on providing easy and affordable credit to the exporter community," they said. The commerce ministry has sent the proposal to the expenditure finance committee (EFC) of the finance ministry. The measures, if approved, can help insulate domestic exporters from global trade uncertainties arising from Trump tariffs. The US has imposed a hefty 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, starting August 27. At present, a 25 per cent duty is in place. After the approval of the proposal from the EFC, the commerce ministry would approach the Union Cabinet. The proposed mission, a flagship initiative announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, seeks to enable broad-based, inclusive, and sustainable export growth over six years (FY 2025-31) by exploring approaches beyond conventi

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 19 Aug, 2025.

SMBC gets approval from RBI to acquire up to 25% stakes in Yes Bank

TREND | 23 Aug 2025

Business Standard

Will not be categorised as promoter, RBI clarified

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 19 Aug, 2025.

Yes Bank Receives RBI Nod For Japan's SMBC To Acquire Up To 24.99% Stake

NDTV Profit | 23 Aug 2025 9 more

Yes Bank stake sale to Sumitomo gets RBI approval for 24.99% acquisition

Business Standard | 23 Aug 2025

SMBC receives RBI approval to acquire up to 24.99% stake in YES Bank

Business Line | 23 Aug 2025

SBMC receives RBI nod for 25% stake acquisition in Yes Bank, not to be classified as promoter

Economic Times | 23 Aug 2025

India's forex reserves rise for second week, up $1.48 billion to $695.10 billion: RBI

Business Line | 23 Aug 2025

Indranil Bhattacharyya named new MPC member

Economic Times | 23 Aug 2025

RBI schedules premature redemption of 28 sovereign gold bonds

Business Line | 22 Aug 2025

RBI approves Indranil Bhattacharya's nomination as MPC ex-officio member

Business Standard | 22 Aug 2025

RBI names Indranil Bhattacharyya as new MPC member ahead of October meet

Business Standard | 22 Aug 2025

RBI Appoints Indranil Bhattacharyya As Ex-Officio Member Of MPC

NDTV Profit | 22 Aug 2025

MFIs raise loan-waiver concerns with RBI, finance ministry ahead of polls

TREND | 22 Aug 2025

Business Standard

Bihar, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal - which go to polls between the latter half of 2025 and the early part of 2026 - account for 42 per cent of microfinance institutions' (MFIs) portfolio

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 19 Aug, 2025.

Jackson Hole Symposium: A Look At India's Presence Through The Years

TREND | 22 Aug 2025

NDTV Profit

Jackson Hole Symposium: Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and former deputy governor Viral V Acharya have both presented papers at the high-stakes economic symposium in Wyoming.

Trendlyne Analysis released a Economy Update report for Indian Economy on 19 Aug, 2025.

Muthoot Microfin eyes gold loan co-lending tie-up with parent

Business Line | 22 Aug 2025 9 more

RBI says flexible inflation targeting framework served India well amid global challenges

Business Line | 22 Aug 2025

RBI defends 4% inflation target, seeks views on possible tweaks

Economic Times | 21 Aug 2025

RBI floats discussion paper to review inflation targeting framework

Business Standard | 21 Aug 2025

Monetary Framework Under Review: RBI Explores Tweaks To Inflation Target And Tolerance Band

NDTV Profit | 21 Aug 2025

RBI seeks view on whether headline or core inflation best guide to monetary policy

Business Line | 21 Aug 2025

RBI board to meet Friday to approve new internal monetary policy member

Business Standard | 21 Aug 2025

RBI shifting towards principle- and outcome-based regulatory framework: Rao

Business Standard | 21 Aug 2025

RBI inching towards principle and outcome-based regulations: Dy Guv Rao

Business Line | 20 Aug 2025

Monetary Policy Needs To Remain Watchful, Neutral Stance To Provide Flexibility In Uncertainty: RBI Governor

NDTV Profit | 20 Aug 2025

Weighted call rate up amid GST outflows, VRRR funds lock-in

TREND | 22 Aug 2025

Economic Times

The weighted average call rate increased to 5.52% on Thursday. This rise occurred due to Goods and Services Tax outflows. Excess funds were also locked with the Reserve Bank of India. This was in a variable rate reverse repo auction. The Reserve Bank of India held a variable rate repo auction to ease liquidity.