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The Reserve Bank of India had, on October 03, 2025, issued eight draft Directions on Lending to Related Parties, viz.,: (i) Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Lending to Related Parties) Directions, 2025 (ii) Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Lending to Related Parties) Directions, 2025 (iii) Reserve Bank of India (Regional Rural Banks – Lending to Related Parties) Directions, 2025 (iv) Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Lending to Related Parties) Directions, 2025 (v) Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks – Lending to Related Parties) Directions, 2025 (vi) Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks – Lending to Related Parties) Directions, 2025 (vii) Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Lending to Related Parties) Directions, 2025 and (viii) Reserve Bank of India (All India Financial Institutions – Lending to Related Parties) Directions, 2025 seeking feedback from stakeholders. The draft directions were aimed primarily at providing a harmonised, principle-based framework to be adopted by REs while lending to related parties, suitably rationalising the existing provisions.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated January 02, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) on Shaha Finlease Private Limited, Mumbai (the company), for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Fair Practices Code’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under Section 58G(1)(b) read with Section 58B(5)(aa) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

Government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of two dated securities for a notified amount of ₹29,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Date of Repayment Notified Amount (₹ Crore) GoI specific Notification Auction Date Settlement Date 1 6.68% GS 2040 Jul 07, 2040 16,000 F.No.4(1)-B(W&M)/2025 dated January 05, 2026 January 09, 2026 (Friday) January 12, 2026 (Monday) 2 6.90% GS 2065 Apr 15, 2065 13,000 Total 29,000 2. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 crore against each security mentioned above

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated December 29, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹40,000 (Rupees Forty Thousand only) on Sankhya Financial Services Private Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Guidelines on purchase/sale of non-performing assets’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section

The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period November 24, 2025 – November 28, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period November 17, 2025 – November 21, 2025 All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY

The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period November 03, 2025 – November 07, 2025 All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK

The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period November 10, 2025 – November 14, 2025 All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Swap Forward Spot Swap Forward

The Reserve Bank of India today released the data showing daily merchant and Inter-Bank transactions in foreign exchange for the period October 27, 2025 – October 31, 2025 All Figures are in USD Millions Position Date MERCHANT INTER BANK FCY / INR FCY / FCY FCY / INR FCY / FCY Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Forward Forward Cancel Spot Swap Forward Spot Swap Forward Purchases 27-10-2025 5,617 3,213 2,144 554 266 272 17,198 21,139 2,872 7,311 2,371 465 28-10-2025 7,921 2,784 1,668 557 661 336 16,673 23,708 2,921 7,734 3,122 525 29-10-2025 7,344 3,519 3,826 615 902 769 22,432 22,598 2,893 6,389 4,320 361 30-10-2025 5,678 3,282 2,313 573 729 457 26,302 22,398 3,245 7,345 3,773 506

I. Summary OMO Purchase Results Aggregate Amount (Face value) notified by RBI : ₹50,000 crore Total amount offered (Face value) by participants : ₹1,32,887 crore

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated December 31, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on Jila Sahakari Bank Limited, Mau, Uttar Pradesh (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of BR Act. 

Security 7.10% GS 2029 7.95% GS 2032 7.73% GS 2034 7.40% GS 2035 7.41% GS 2036 8.30% GS 2040 7.09% GS 2054 Total amount notified Aggregate amount of ₹50,000 crore (No security-wise notified amount) Total amount (Face Value) accepted by RBI (₹ in crore) 3,499 4,063 7,949 18,897 12,500 NIL 3,092

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 0.00 - - I. Call Money 0.00 - - II. Triparty Repo 0.00 - - III. Market Repo 0.00 - - IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - - B. Term Segment I. Notice Money** 0.00 - -

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 19,472.03 5.18 3.50-5.40 I. Call Money 1,065.60 4.75 4.50-4.85 II. Triparty Repo 18,260.20 5.22 4.79-5.40 III. Market Repo 146.23 3.89 3.50-5.00

Tenor 1-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 50,000 Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore) 14,625 Amount allotted (in ₹ crore) 14,625 Cut off Rate (%) 5.26 Weighted Average Rate (%) 5.26 Partial Allotment Percentage of bids received at cut off rate (%) NA

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 10,501.19 5.27 4.50-6.35 I. Call Money 1,214.30 4.93 4.50-5.45 II. Triparty Repo 6,228.50 5.25 4.80-5.60 III. Market Repo 150.64 5.15 4.50-5.20 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 2,907.75 5.45 5.40-6.35 B. Term Segment I. Notice Money** 18,400.80 5.39 4.60-5.50 II. Term Money@@ 1,742.80 - 5.35-5.87

The following State Governments have offered to sell stock by way of auction, for an aggregate amount of ₹30,100 Crore (Face Value) Sr. No. State/ UT Amount to be raised (₹ Crore) Tenor (Year) Type of Auction 1. Andhra Pradesh 1000 10 Yield 1000 14 Yield 1000 16 Yield 1000 18 Yield 1000 19 Yield 1500 21 Yield 2. Assam 1000 10 Yield 3. Chhattisgarh 1000 09 Yield 1000 20 Yield 4. Jammu and Kashmir 600 12 Yield

The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the State Governments/Union Territories (UTs), announces that the quantum of total market borrowings by the State Governments/UTs for the quarter January – March 2026, is expected to be ₹4,99,821 Crore. The weekly schedule of auctions to be held during the quarter along with the name of States/UTs who have confirmed participation and tentative amounts indicated by them is as under:

On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Monday, January 05, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 50,000 1 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM January 06, 2026 (Tuesday)

In terms of GOI notification F.No.4(4)-B(W&M)/2020 dated October 09, 2020 (SGB 2020-21 Series-IX-Issue date January 05, 2021) on Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, premature redemption of Gold Bond may be permitted after fifth year from the date of issue of such Gold Bond on the date on which interest is payable. Accordingly, the due date of premature redemption of the above tranche shall be on January 05, 2026.