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Inflows into FCNR(B) deposits down 39% in April 2026, shows RBI data

Inflows into FCNR(B) deposits down 39% in April 2026, shows RBI data

While FCNR(B) deposit inflows fell sharply from a year earlier, overall inflows into non-resident deposit schemes edged up, supported by growth in NRE deposits

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Banks must leverage DPI stack to deepen MSME credit access: RBI Governor

Banks must leverage DPI stack to deepen MSME credit access: RBI Governor

Sanjay Malhotra says financial institutions should leverage ULI, Account Aggregator and other digital platforms to build a more inclusive MSME credit ecosystem

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HSBC funds Waaree acquisition under RBI's revised financing framework

HSBC funds Waaree acquisition under RBI's revised financing framework

The transaction marks one of the first acquisition financing deals executed by a private or foreign bank under the RBI's revised framework for bank-funded acquisitions

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ECLGS 5.0 could raise debt levels of rated corporates by around 10%

ECLGS 5.0 could raise debt levels of rated corporates by around 10%

Crisil Ratings says ECLGS 5.0 could add around 10% debt to rated companies as firms seek funding support to manage higher working capital needs amid the West Asia conflict

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RBI weighs adding 'friction' to digital payments to tackle online fraud

RBI weighs adding 'friction' to digital payments to tackle online fraud

Central bank is exploring transaction delays, broader customer controls and a kill switch mechanism as digital payment frauds continue to rise in value

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RBI plans cross-border CBDC pilots amid digital currency experiments

RBI plans cross-border CBDC pilots amid digital currency experiments

Central bank will expand digital rupee experiments in 2026-27, focusing on cross-border payments, asset tokenisation, programmable money and welfare applications

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman pitches for customised credit models for MSMEs

FM Nirmala Sitharaman pitches for customised credit models for MSMEs

FM Nirmala Sitharaman urged SIDBI and banks to adopt customised, cash-flow-based lending instead of standardised credit products for MSMEs

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Insurance cos should sell protection products first, says SBI MD Tewari

Insurance cos should sell protection products first, says SBI MD Tewari

SBI Managing Director Ashwini Tewari says insurance firms should prioritise protection products over ULIPs and calls for stronger safeguards against mis-selling

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Prosperity is both India's ambition and its destiny: RBI DG Poonam Gupta

Prosperity is both India's ambition and its destiny: RBI DG Poonam Gupta

RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta says India has entered a virtuous cycle of growth and stability, with many states likely to approach high-income levels by 2047

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RBI exempts smaller NBFCs, creates structured exit route for first time

RBI exempts smaller NBFCs, creates structured exit route for first time

RBI has exempted smaller NBFCs from registration and introduced a structured exit route, allowing eligible firms to apply for deregistration through its PRAVAAH portal

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