Reserve Bank of India
India’s central bank deploys US$12 billion to defend rupee as Iran war jolts markets
The scale of the intervention underscores the challenge it faces in containing volatility triggered by the conflict
Indonesia, India intervene to support currencies amid Iran war
The war is sparking a rally in oil prices, which will increase import costs and inflationary pressures for most Asian economies
India’s policy rate to stay steady, may trend lower
Its trajectory will depend on the growth and inflation trends in the coming months
India central bank’s additional liquidity support to wind down after March, bankers say
The banking system’s liquidity surplus averages around 1.1% of deposits in February, inching past the 1% threshold
India’s new lending curbs seen squeezing trading firms
The Reserve Bank of India’s initiative due to take effect from Apr 1
India central bank allows lenders to fund up to 75% in M&A deals
Financing can only take place when a firm ‘already holds control’ over the target company, says RBA
India’s forex reserves rise to record high of US$723.8 billion
They are up by about US$14 billion, from the week ending in Jan 23
India’s central bank keeps rates on hold after US trade deal
The central bank has now cut rates by a total of 125 basis points since February 2025
India to ensure its record borrowing plan does not disturb markets
Uncertainty around the US-India trade deal has ended, economic affairs secretary adds
Record reserves boost India central bank’s firepower to shield rupee
The currency is the worst performer in emerging markets in 2026, and is weighed down by outflows from equities and others
