Press Releases
- A reference is invited to our Press Release dated July 05, 2024, informing that the banking licence of Shimsha Sahakara Bank Niyamitha, Maddur (the bank), Mandya District, Karnataka has been cancelled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Speaking Order dated July 05, 2024, and the bank has ceased to carry on banking business, […]
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated February 27, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) on Samruddhi Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nandgaon, Nashik, Maharashtra (the bank), for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Submission of Data by Credit Institutions’. This penalty has been imposed in […]
- The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period December 22, 2025 – December 26, 2025. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Forward Cancel […]
- The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period December 15, 2025 – December 19, 2025. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Forward Cancel […]
- The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period December 08, 2025 – December 12, 2025. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Forward Cancel […]
- The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period December 01, 2025 – December 05, 2025. All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Forward Cancel […]
- Government of India has announced the sale (re-issue) of Government Securities, as detailed below, through auction to be held on March 06, 2026 (Friday). As per the extant scheme of underwriting commitment notified on November 14, 2007, the amounts of Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) and the minimum bidding commitment under Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) auction, […]
- (Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) Money Markets@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 6,76,443.55 4.89 1.00-6.15 I. Call Money 10,966.48 5.11 4.50-5.20 II. Triparty Repo 4,68,028.85 4.85 4.00-4.94 III. Market Repo 1,90,393.42 4.97 1.00-5.15 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 7,054.80 5.15 5.02-6.15 B. Term Segment […]
- Government of India announces the conversion/switch of its securities through auction for an aggregate amount of ₹20,000 crore (face value). The security-wise details of the conversion/switch are given as under: Date of Auction Source Securities Amount (FV) of Source Securities (in ₹ crore) Destination Securities March 09, 2026 (Monday) 6.97% GS 2026 (Maturing on Sep […]
- (Amount in ₹ crore) Auction Results 91-Day 182-Day 364-Day I. Notified Amount 14,000 12,000 8,000 II. Competitive Bids Received (i) Number 130 121 131 (ii) Amount 43,906.800 40,490.800 29,480.000 III. Cut-off price / Yield 98.6928 97.3142 94.7107 (YTM: 5.3126%) (YTM: 5.5350%) (YTM: 5.6000%) IV. Competitive Bids Accepted (i) Number […]
Notifications
- RBI/2025-26/225 DOR.AML.REC.415/14.06.001/2025-26 March 02, 2026 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of the Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks, Rural Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Asset Reconstruction Companies,All India Financial Institutions Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA,1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida […]
- RBI/DoR/2025-26/224 DoR.GOV.REC.No.414/18.10.008/2025-26 February 26, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Miscellaneous) Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Miscellaneous) Directions, 2025. 2. The National Urban Co-operative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC) has been set up with a specific purpose – to function as […]
- RBI/2025-26/222CO.FMRD.MIOD.No.8/11.01.057/2025-26 February 18, 2026 To All eligible market participants Madam / Sir, Unique Transaction Identifier for OTC Derivative Transactions The Unique Transaction Identifier (UTI) has been conceived as one of the key data elements identified globally for reporting over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions with a view to enable policy makers to obtain a comprehensive view of […]
- RBI/2025-26/223 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 23 February 18, 2026 All Authorised Persons Madam / Sir, Reporting under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 – Returns pertaining to External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) Attention of Authorised Persons is invited to the Master Direction – Reporting under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. The Reserve Bank has issued the […]
- RBI/2025-26/221 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 22 February 16, 2026 All Authorised Dealer Category I Banks, Madam / Sir, Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026 The Reserve Bank of India had released draft amendment to Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018 pertaining to changes in the External Commercial Borrowing […]
- RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE Mumbai 400 001 Notification No. FEMA 3(R)(5)/2026-RB February 09, 2026 Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 6, sub-section (2) of section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of […]
- RBI/2025-26/220 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.13/02.08.001/2025-26 February 16, 2026 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Lead Banks Concerned Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Haryana – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Haryana has notified formation of new district, viz., Hansi in the state of Haryana vide Gazette Notification […]
- RBI/2025-26/217 DOR.CRE.REC.408/07-03-002/2025-26 February 13, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Concentration Risk Management) Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Concentration Risk Management) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions'). 2. On a review, consequent to the issuance of the Reserve Bank of […]
- RBI/2025-26/218 DOR.CRE.REC.409/21-01-002/2025-26 February 13, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Second Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions'). 2. On a review, consequent to the issuance […]
- RBI/2025-26/219 DOR.CRE.REC.410/21.04.018/2025-26 February 13, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Financial Statements:Presentation and Disclosures) – Second Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions'). 2. On a review, consequent to the issuance […]
SPEECHES
- Prof Nitin Upadhyay, Dean of Academics; Prof Jabir Ali, Dean of Faculty and Research; Prof Pranab Das and Dr. Ashish Kumar, Conference Chairs of this event; Distinguished speakers, panelists and guests; Faculty members, and above all, my dear students. A very good morning to all of you. 2. Before I begin, let me say it […]
- It is my pleasure and honour to deliver the 14th Foundation Day Lecture of the Centre for Development Studies (CDS). Established in October 1970 by Professor K. N. Raj, CDS has been a premier academic institute in India for social science and development research. CDS's footprints in economic research have been evident through its pioneering […]
- Good evening. 2. The Chairman and members of the Board of Axis Bank; the MD and CEO and the senior leadership team of the Axis Bank family, the Champions being recognised today, and colleagues, ladies and gentlemen. 3. Thank you for the warm invitation. It is a pleasure to be here at Axis House this […]
- Participants from the Reserve Bank of India: Shri Sanjay Malhotra – Governor, Reserve Bank of India Shri T. Rabi Sankar – Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India Shri Swaminathan J – Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India Dr. Poonam Gupta – Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India Shri Shirish Chandra Murmu – Deputy Governor, Reserve […]
- Distinguished guests and my colleagues, Namaste and a very good afternoon! It is a privilege to address this illustrious gathering at College of Supervisors’ Third Annual Global Conference convened around the theme of ‘Adapting the Regulation and Supervision to the Digital Age’. 2. Digitalisation has brought significant benefits such as efficiency and productivity gains, improved […]
- Respected Governor; Deputy Governor, Shri S C Murmu; Chairman, Academic Council, College of Supervisors, Shri Arijit Basu; and members of the Academic Council of CoS Director, CoS, Shri R. Subramanian; Distinguished speakers, panellists and Managing Directors & CEOs of Regulated Entities; My fellow colleagues from RBI, Ladies and Gentlemen. A very good morning to all […]
- Good morning and Namaskar. It is my privilege to address the third annual global conference of the College of Supervisors. 2. Advancement in technology is impacting all spheres of human activity – personal, business and public. Financial system is no exception. Technology has revolutionised banking over the years. Yet, today's landscape is distinct – the […]
TENDERS
- Tender No:- RBI/PANAJI REGIONAL OFFICE/HRMD/4/25-26/ET/1037 [E-TENDER FOR SECURITY GUARDS] A Pre-Bid meeting for the captioned e-tender was held in offline mode at 11:30 am on February 27, 2026, in Conference room, Reserve Bank of India, Panaji – 403001. 2. (a) List of Bank’s Officials who attended the meeting:- Reserve Bank of India, Panaji S. No. […]
- (E-tender No. RBI/Chandigarh Regional Office/Estate/24/25-26/ET/1053) The pre-bid meeting of the captioned e-tender was scheduled at 11:00 AM on March 03, 2026 at Estate Department (3rd Floor), Reserve Bank of India, Central Vista, Sector-17, Chandigarh-160017 through offline mode. 2. No firm / tenderer / representative of any firm attended the said meeting at the scheduled date […]
- e-Tender No. – RBI/Hyderabad Regional Office/Estate/44/25-26/ET/986 As per the schedule, pre-bid meeting for the captioned tender was held at 11.30 am on February 24, 2026 at VC Room, 1st floor, Main Office Building, RBI, Hyderabad. 2. Representatives from five firms viz., M/s VSR Cooling Systems, M/s. Joy Engineering, M/s. ETA Engineering Pvt. Ltd, M/s. Toot […]
- e-Tender No.- RBI/Hyderabad Regional Office/Estate/41/25-26/ET/955 As per the schedule, pre-bid meeting for the captioned tender was held at 11.00 am on February 26, 2026 at Estate Department, 1st floor, Main Office Building, RBI, Hyderabad. 2. Representative from three firm viz., M/s G. Ramakrishna Housekeeping and Maintenance, M/s YCM Housekeeping Services and M/s Relyon Facility Services […]
- Please refer to the RFP published on MSTC portal and Bank’s website on February 12, 2026, inviting submission of bids from eligible IRDAI licensed Non-Life Insurance Companies operating in India for the Group Mediclaim Policy for Outpatient Department (GMP-OPD) offered to Pensioners of Reserve Bank of India through MSTC e-tendering portal. 2. In this context, it […]
- A reference is invited to the captioned Tender which was uploaded on February 05, 2026 under the “Tenders” link of RBI website (https://rbi.org.in/Scripts/BS_ViewTenders.aspx). 2. It has been decided to extend the last date for submission of bids to March 09, 2026 till 11:00 AM. 3. All other terms and conditions mentioned in the tender remain […]
- Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter referred to as RBI), Human Resource Management Department, Kolkata invites e-tender in two parts (part I & II) for (i) Installation & Maintenance of Coffee Vending Machines at MOP, Reserve Bank of India, Kolkata, Zonal Training Centre & RBI Museum, 8, Council House Street, Kolkata – 700001 and (ii) Supply […]
- E-Tender No: RBI/Mumbai Regional office/Issue/1/25-26/ET/1028 The captioned e-Tender was published on February 18, 2026, on RBI’s Website and MSTC portal. The Pre-bid meeting was held on March 2, 2026, at 3:30 P.M. at Reserve Bank of India, Issue Department Conference Room, Ground Floor, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001. 2. (a) List of Bank’s officials who […]
- (E-Tender No. RBI/RBSC/Estate/10/25-26/ET/980) Please refer to the tender notice for the captioned tender published on the Bank’s Website on February 18, 2026, inviting application from eligible bidders through e tender on MSTC Portal (https://www.mstcecommerce.com/eprocn). In this regard, it has been decided to extend the timeline for submission and opening of the tender as mentioned below: […]
- Pre-bid meeting for the captioned tender was conducted on March 02, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Estate Department, RBI, Jaipur. List of participants is furnished in the Annexure. Summary of the discussion held in the meeting is tabulated below: S. No. Queries raised by the intended Tenderers Clarifications by the Bank 1. Clause at […]
PUBLICATION
- Today, the Reserve Bank of India released the balance of payments (BoP) data for the third quarter (Q3), i.e., October-December of 2025-26, on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during April-December 2025 are detailed below in Table 1. Table 1: Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves* (US$ billion) Items April-December 2024 April-December 2025 I. Current Account Balance -36.7 -30.2 II. Capital Account (net) (a to f) 22.9 -0.6 a. Foreign Investment (i+ii) 10.0 -1.3 (i) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 0.6 3.0 […]
- A. Certificates of Authorisation issued by the Reserve Bank of India under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 for Setting up and Operating Payment System in India The Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 along with the Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment and Settlement Systems Regulations, 2008 and the Payment and Settlement Systems Regulations, 2008 have come into effect from 12th August 2008. The list of 'Payment System Operators’ authorised by the Reserve Bank of India to set up and operate in India under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 is as under: Sr. No. Name […]
- Today, the Reserve Bank released the results of January 2026 round of its bi-monthly Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH)1 2. The survey was conducted during January 2-11, 2026, in 19 major cities, with 6,079 responses. Highlights: The current median inflation perception of households inched up by 30 basis points (bps) to 6.9 per cent as compared to the previous round. Additionally, their inflation expectations for the three months and one year ahead rose by 30 bps and 60 bps, to 7.9 per cent and 8.6 per cent, respectively [Charts 1a and 1b; Table 3]. For both the short-term and […]
- Today, the Reserve Bank released the results of 47th round of its quarterly Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey (SIOS) conducted during Q3:2025-26. This forward-looking survey1 captures qualitative assessment and expectations of Indian companies engaged in the services and infrastructure sectors on a set of business parameters relating to demand conditions, price situation and other business conditions. In the latest round of the survey2, 1,004 companies provided their assessment for Q3:2025-26 and expectations for Q4:2025-26 as well as outlook on key parameters for the subsequent two quarters. Highlights: A. Services Sector Assessment for Q3:2025-26 Service sector firms’ assessment on overall business […]
- Today, the Reserve Bank released the results of 112th round of its quarterly industrial outlook survey (IOS). The survey1 encapsulates qualitative assessment of the business climate by Indian manufacturing companies for Q3:2025-26 and their expectations for Q4:2025-26 as well as outlook on select parameters for the subsequent two quarters. A total of 1,453 companies responded in this round of the survey2 conducted during October-December 2025. Highlights: A. Assessment for Q3:2025-26 Manufacturers’ optimism on demand conditions improved for Q3:2025-26 as compared to the previous quarter, as reflected in their assessment on production, order books and capacity utilisation (Table A). Responding firms […]
- Today, the Reserve Bank released the results of January 2026 round of its bi-monthly urban consumer confidence survey (UCCS)1. The survey collects current perceptions (vis-à-vis a year ago) and one year ahead expectations of households on general economic situation, employment scenario, overall price situation, own income and spending. The latest round of the survey was conducted during January 2-11, 2026, covering 5,933 respondents across 19 major cities. Highlights: Consumer confidence for the current period changed marginally – the Current Situation Index (CSI)2 stood at 98.1 vis-à-vis 98.4 in the previous round (Chart 1). Consumer confidence for the year ahead ticked […]
- Today, the Reserve Bank released the results of 34th round of its quarterly Bank Lending Survey (BLS)1, which captures qualitative assessment and expectations of major scheduled commercial banks on credit parameters (viz., loan demand as well as terms and conditions of loans) for major economic sectors2. The latest round of the survey, which was conducted during Q3:2025-26, collected senior loan officers’ assessment of credit parameters for Q3:2025-26 and their expectations for Q4:2025-26 and Q1, Q2 of 2026-27. Highlights: A. Assessment for Q3:2025-26 Bankers assessed higher loan demand from most of the sectors of the economy during Q3:2025-26 as compared to […]
- Today, the Reserve Bank released the results of January 2026 round of its bi-monthly Rural Consumer Confidence Survey (RCCS)1 2. The survey collects current perceptions (vis-à-vis a year ago) and one year ahead expectations of households, on general economic situation, employment scenario, overall price situation, own income and spending. The survey also collates information on households' current perception and their year ahead expectation on inflation. The latest round of the survey was conducted during January 2-11, 2026, covering 8,909 responses of households in the rural and semi-urban areas across all Indian states and three major UTs. Highlights: The Current Situation […]
- Today, the Reserve Bank released the results of its 71st round of the quarterly Order Books, Inventories, and Capacity Utilisation Survey (OBICUS), which was conducted during Q3:2025-26 and covered 1,114 manufacturing companies. The survey1 provides a snapshot of the demand conditions in India’s manufacturing sector during July-September 2025. Highlights: At the aggregate level, capacity utilisation (CU) in the manufacturing sector increased marginally to 74.3 per cent in Q2:2025-26 from 74.1 per cent in the previous quarter. However, the seasonally adjusted CU (CU-SA) declined by 100 basis points from the previous quarter and stood at 74.8 per cent in Q2:2025-26. Both […]