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Rupee opens 40 paise higher at Rs 92.64 per dollar on Iran ceasefire as traders eye RBI policy meet

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Rupee opens 40 paise higher at Rs 92.64 per dollar on Iran ceasefire as traders eye RBI policy meet

Trump announced late on Tuesday that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran

Will the RBI hold rates? 5 things to look out for this April MPC 

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Will the RBI hold rates? 5 things to look out for this April MPC 

The first MPC meeting in FY27, on April 8, will see policymakers announce full-year projections for growth and inflation, at a time when the war in West Asia is going full throttle 

Rupee opens 6 paise higher at 93 against dollar, RBI policy awaited

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Rupee opens 6 paise higher at 93 against dollar, RBI policy awaited

Market participants await RBI's April 8 policy decision, FY27 inflation and growth projections on participants' radar

RBI likely to re-introduce FCNR-B deposit route in upcoming policy review to stem rupee fall 

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RBI likely to re-introduce FCNR-B deposit route in upcoming policy review to stem rupee fall 

The RBI may bring back a 2013 strategy to shore up forex reserves and ease currency pressure

MC Analysis | RBI faces a double-edged sword in its upcoming monetary policy review 

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MC Analysis | RBI faces a double-edged sword in its upcoming monetary policy review 

The RBI faces challenges in its crude price and rupee assumptions ever since the war in West Asia broke out in late February. 

Rupee opens 10 paise higher at  93 against the dollar, traders continue to unwind arbitrage bets

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Rupee opens 10 paise higher at 93 against the dollar, traders continue to unwind arbitrage bets

The currency had gained nearly 2% following the RBI’s directives on offshore forwards markets

RBI faces policy dilemma in upcoming MPC meet as global risks arise, says DBS’ Radhika Rao 

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RBI faces policy dilemma in upcoming MPC meet as global risks arise, says DBS’ Radhika Rao 

Elevated oil prices, currency pressure and shifting rate expectations complicate the central bank’s pause, even as domestic inflation remains benign, Rao said. 

RBI MPC Poll: RBI likely to hold rates in April Policy, but FY27 commentary will be more watched

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RBI MPC Poll: RBI likely to hold rates in April Policy, but FY27 commentary will be more watched

The April policy meeting is likely to see the RBI staying put on interest rates as the RBI shifts focus to the impact of the West Asia war

Multi-billion dollar offshore NDF market gets reality check after RBI clampdown on speculative trades

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Multi-billion dollar offshore NDF market gets reality check after RBI clampdown on speculative trades

Although there are no official data points, traders estimate that the monthly turnover of the Indian NDF market could amount to between $5 billion and $8 billion. That would mean a monthly turnover of at least $150 billion, making the rupee among the largest NDF currencies globally.

Rupee posts biggest gain in 12 years after RBI tightens currency curbs

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Rupee posts biggest gain in 12 years after RBI tightens currency curbs

On April 1, RBI ‌barred banks from offering rupee non-deliverable forwards to resident and non-resident clients

Rupee crosses 95 per dollar despite RBI’s cap on banks' forex positions

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Rupee crosses 95 per dollar despite RBI’s cap on banks' forex positions

The rupee fell to a fresh record low on the last trading day of the financial year, as importers took advantage of the rise in the currency

Rupee opens 130 paise higher against dollar at 93.59 on RBI directive to curb speculation

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Rupee opens 130 paise higher against dollar at 93.59 on RBI directive to curb speculation

The RBI has directed all banks to limit their net open position on the Indian currency to $100 million

RBI caps net open positions for USD/INR currency pair at $100 million

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RBI caps net open positions for USD/INR currency pair at $100 million

RBI move comes after rupee hits all-time low of Rs 94.84 to the dollar on March 27

PSU banks better placed in near-term on loan growth, says DSP Mutual Fund’s Preethi RS

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PSU banks better placed in near-term on loan growth, says DSP Mutual Fund’s Preethi RS

DSP Mutual Fund’s Preethi RS says public sector banks are better positioned to sustain credit growth in the near term

India rupee falls to fresh low after crude oil price worries, bond yield spike

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India rupee falls to fresh low after crude oil price worries, bond yield spike

Oil marketing companies were seen buying the dollar to hedge their positions, traders say

Rupee opens 30 paise lower at Rs 94.28, sinks to new low over crude, Iran worries

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Rupee opens 30 paise lower at Rs 94.28, sinks to new low over crude, Iran worries

The rupee has depreciated more than 3 percent since the start of the war on February 28

Most bank and NBFC deal stocks now trade at or below offer price

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Most bank and NBFC deal stocks now trade at or below offer price

An analysis by Moneycontrol shows that most BFSI stocks involved in deals in 2025 have not been able to trade well above their respective offer prices

Rupee opens 34 paise higher at Rs 93.64 as oil cools on Turmp's peace talk

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Rupee opens 34 paise higher at Rs 93.64 as oil cools on Turmp's peace talk

The rupee rebounds from an all-time low of Rs 93.98 the previous day after US President Donald Trump puts off Iran strikes and talks of a peace deal

Indian rupee set to recover sharply after US President Donald Trump suspends Iran strikes

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Indian rupee set to recover sharply after US President Donald Trump suspends Iran strikes

The one-month non-deliverable forward market showed that the rupee will likely open at around Rs 93.04 to the dollar on March 24

HDFC Bank reviewing whistleblower complaints received since 2024

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HDFC Bank reviewing whistleblower complaints received since 2024

The move comes after last week's resignation of former part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty and sacking for three senior executives linked to the alleged mis-selling of Credit Suisse's AT-1 bonds

Indian rupee falls to fresh record low of Rs 93.84, traders eye RBI action

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Indian rupee falls to fresh record low of Rs 93.84, traders eye RBI action

The local currency was trading 10 paise lower on March 23, after losing nearly 100 paise in the previous session

HDFC Bank asks 3 senior executives to leave over 'mis-selling' of Credit Suisse AT1 bonds

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HDFC Bank asks 3 senior executives to leave over 'mis-selling' of Credit Suisse AT1 bonds

Sampath Kumar, Group Head of Branch Banking at HDFC, is among the three executives asked to leave

RBI may adopt wait-and-watch mode for FX interventions, even as rupee hits lifetime low: Experts

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RBI may adopt wait-and-watch mode for FX interventions, even as rupee hits lifetime low: Experts

On March 20, the rupee touched a lifetime low of Rs 93.76 to the dollar, surpassing its previous record low of Rs 92.63 per dollar.

Rupee opens at a fresh record low of 92.89 against dollar. Next stop 93?

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Rupee opens at a fresh record low of 92.89 against dollar. Next stop 93?

As energy assets come under fire in West Asia, crude prices remain elevated and a concern for India and other countries

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