Tag: RBI


  • Rupee Flags Time With Traders as New Year Flows Loom

    Rupee Flags Time With Traders as New Year Flows Loom

    Rupee poised for a flat start as New Year flows take center stage The Indian rupee is expected to open largely unchanged on Friday, with traders adopting a cautious, wait-and-see stance as they gauge the impact of New Year flows. After a year dominated by central bank intervention and persistent dollar demand, market participants are…

  • Rupee to Mark Time as Traders Eye New Year Flows

    Rupee to Mark Time as Traders Eye New Year Flows

    Overview: Markets Await New Year Flows The Indian rupee is expected to open largely flat on Friday, as traders adopt a cautious stance while awaiting New Year flow dynamics. After a year characterized by heavy central bank intervention and persistent dollar demand, participants are searching for clarity on the direction of the currency in the…

  • Rupee to mark time as traders seek visibility on New Year flows

    Rupee to mark time as traders seek visibility on New Year flows

    Rupee starts New Year with a watchful shrug The Indian rupee is expected to open largely flat against the U.S. dollar on Friday as traders in Mumbai adopt a cautious stance. With New Year flows on the horizon and markets still digesting a year defined by interventions and persistent dollar demand, participants are trying to…

  • Top five triggers for Indian stock market this week: Q2 FY26 results to trade deals

    Top five triggers for Indian stock market this week: Q2 FY26 results to trade deals

    Overview: What could move Indian equities next week The Sensex and Nifty closed the week with a notch of losses, extending a decline for the second consecutive session, even as both benchmarks posted their strongest monthly performance in seven months. As India steps into a new week, investors will be scanning a mix of domestic…

  • RBI 3-Hour Cheque Clearance: Same-Day Processing Comes to Indian Banks

    RBI 3-Hour Cheque Clearance: Same-Day Processing Comes to Indian Banks

    What the RBI’s 3-Hour Cheque Clearance Means India’s central bank is steering cheque transactions toward a faster, more predictable settlement timeline. The RBI has announced a framework that aims to clear many cheque transactions within about three hours of deposit. This marks a significant shift from the traditional two-day or longer waiting period that many…

  • 3-Hour Cheque Clearance Takes Off: RBI Pilot and Banks’ Next-Day Rollout

    3-Hour Cheque Clearance Takes Off: RBI Pilot and Banks’ Next-Day Rollout

    What is the 3-Hour Cheque Clearance? India’s financial system is moving toward speeding up how quickly cheques are converted into cash. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a framework aimed at clearing cheques within about three hours. In parallel, private lenders have signaled support for faster processing. The combination could reduce the traditional…

  • 3-Hour Cheque Clearance: RBI and Banks Roll Out Cheques

    3-Hour Cheque Clearance: RBI and Banks Roll Out Cheques

    What is changing with 3-Hour Cheque Clearance? India’s cheque processing landscape is evolving. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a 3-hour cheque clearance framework, aiming to convert cheque deposits into available cash within a few hours rather than the traditional 24- to 48-hour window. This shift could significantly improve cash flow for individuals…

  • RBI CCS: Cheque Clearing in Hours, Not Days

    RBI CCS: Cheque Clearing in Hours, Not Days

    RBI CCS: Cheque Clearing in Hours, Not Days The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is rolling out a tech-driven upgrade in cheque processing called the Continuous Cheque Clearing System (CCS). This system aims to replace the traditional, time-consuming cheque clearing with a faster, more predictable timeline. The rollout is being implemented in two phases, with…

  • RBI CCS: Continuous Check Clearing in Hours for Banks

    RBI CCS: Continuous Check Clearing in Hours for Banks

    What is RBI CCS? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced the Continuous Check Clearing System (CCS) to reinvent how cheques are processed. Historically, cheque clearances could stretch over days; with the new CCS, cheques submitted within the designated banking hours begin a continuous processing cycle, aiming to credit the recipient’s cash account within…

  • From UPI to Bank Loans: Key Rule Changes Starting Oct 1, 2025

    From UPI to Bank Loans: Key Rule Changes Starting Oct 1, 2025

    Overview: What changes kick in today? Starting October 1, 2025, India is roll­ing out a series of major regulatory updates spanning digital payments, banking, pension schemes, transport bookings, energy pricing, and online gaming. These changes are designed to tighten security, improve transparency, and align consumer protections with evolving technology and market practice. Below is a…