The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted a one-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on January 28, 2025, to address liquidity requirements in the banking system. The notified amount for the auction…
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What Do the RBI’s Liquidity Measures Mean for Financial Markets?
At their core, these measures aim to inject liquidity into the banking system, ensuring that financial institutions have the resources they need to support credit growth and meet funding demands. The OMO purchase of ₹60,000 crore in government securities across three tranches serves a dual purpose
RBI Announces Liquidity Management Measures
The central bank will conduct Open Market Operations (OMO) through the purchase of Government of India securities amounting to ₹60,000 crore. These will be carried out in three tranches of ₹20,000 crore each on January 30, February 13, and February 20, 2025.
RBI Supersedes Board of Aviom India Housing Finance, Appoints Administrator
The central bank has appointed Shri Ram Kumar, former Chief General Manager of Punjab National Bank, as the Administrator for the company under Section 45-IE(2) of the RBI Act. This move comes as part of RBI’s efforts to address financial and governance issues in the company and safeguard the interests of its stakeholders.
NCLAT junks order for fresh valuation of Educomp arm’s shares in US firm sold by SBI Singapore
Wondering over the basis on which the Delhi bench of NCLT passed direction for fresh valuations, the appellate tribunal said Educomp Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (EAPPL) was being liquidated over the order passed by the High Court of Singapore and issues regarding the valuation of shares in The Learning Internet Inc could have been raised there in the proceedings.
Sensex cracks 824 pts to end at over 7-month low as Trump’s tariff rhetoric upsets investors
The 30-share BSE barometer plunged by 824.29 points or 1.08 per cent to close at 75,366.17 with 23 of its constituents ending lower and seven with gains. During the day, the barometer plummeted 922.87 points or 1.2 per cent to a low of 75,267.59.
Should the RBI Keep Propping Up the Rupee?
A sharply depreciating rupee sends all the wrong messages—higher risks, reduced returns, and an economy struggling to keep up. Left unchecked, it can trigger capital outflows, destabilizing markets and worsening the current account deficit. The RBI’s interventions reassure investors, acting as a firewall against such outcomes.
RBI Conducts Daily Variable Rate Repo Auction: Key Outcomes
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted its daily Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Monday, garnering significant interest from market participants. The auction was held to manage short-term liquidity in the…
Stock markets on a bear run; Sensex falls 750 points
Global markets also felt the pressure as investors reacted to the launch of DeepSeek, a Chinese startup’s free, open-source AI model, which is seen as a potential competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Additionally, the U.S. dollar gained strength after President Donald Trump imposed sanctions and tariffs on Colombia for refusing entry to military aircraft carrying deported migrants.