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As announced vide the Press Release 2024-2025/1933 dated January 15, 2025, the Reserve Bank will be conducting daily Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auctions on all working days in Mumbai with reversal taking place on the next working day, until further notice.

The Governor, Reserve Bank of India today held a meeting with the Chairmen, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officers of select Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) across all Tiers operating in different parts of the country. The representatives from industry bodies viz., National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC) and National Federation of Urban Co-operative Banks & Credit Societies Limited (NAFCUB) also participated in the meeting. The meeting was a part of the Reserve Bank's series of engagement with its Regulated Entities.

Auction Results 91 Days 182 Days 364 Days I. Notified Amount ₹14,000 Crore ₹12,000 Crore ₹7,000 Crore II. Competitive Bids Received (i) Number 93 93 125 (ii) Amount ₹29487.790 Crore ₹28823.700 Crore ₹33136.150 Crore III. Cut-off price / Yield 98.4041 96.8102 93.8775 (YTM:6.5050%) (YTM:6.6079%) (YTM:6.5397%)

I. T-Bill 91 days 182 days 364 days II. Total Face Value Notified ₹14,000 Crore ₹12,000 Crore ₹7,000 Crore III. Cut-off Price and Implicit Yield at Cut-Off Price 98.4041 (YTM:6.5050%) 96.8102 (YTM: 6.6079%) 93.8775 (YTM: 6.5397%) IV. Total Face Value Accepted ₹14,000 Crore ₹12,000 Crore ₹7,000 Crore

Tenor 1-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 50,000 Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore) 39,138 Amount allotted (in ₹ crore) 39,138 Cut off Rate (%) 6.26 Weighted Average Rate (%) 6.27 Partial Allotment Percentage of bids received at cut off rate (%) NA

On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a second Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on March 19, 2025, Wednesday, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 50,000 1 11:30 AM to 12:00 Noon March 20, 2025 (Thursday)

Tenor 1-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 1,00,000 Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore) 1,48,687 Amount allotted (in ₹ crore) 1,00,024 Cut off Rate (%) 6.26 Weighted Average Rate (%) 6.28 Partial Allotment Percentage of bids received at cut off rate (%) 0.22

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 5,91,889.07 6.37 5.15-6.70 I. Call Money 19,571.59 6.33 5.15-6.50 II. Triparty Repo 3,95,087.15 6.34 6.20-6.70 III. Market Repo 1,75,111.43 6.45 5.75-6.65 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 2,118.90 6.53 6.50-6.60

On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, the Reserve Bank has decided to conduct OMO purchase auction of Government of India securities for an aggregate amount of ₹50,000 crore to be held on March 25, 2025 (Tuesday).

As announced vide the Press Release 2024-2025/1933 dated January 15, 2025, the Reserve Bank will be conducting daily Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auctions on all working days in Mumbai with reversal taking place on the next working day, until further notice.

The result of the auction of State Government Securities held on March 18, 2025, is as under: (Amount in ₹ Crore) CHHATTISGARH 2032 CHHATTISGARH 2033 CHHATTISGARH 2034 JHARKHAND 2028 Notified Amount 1000 2000 2000 1500 Tenure 07 years and 06 months 08 years and 06 months 09 years and 06 months 3 Competitive Bids Received (i) No. 55 65 79 21 (ii) Amount 6815 9170 13095 4590 Cut off Price (₹)/ Yield (%) 7.14 7.16 7.16 6.92 Competitive Bids Accepted (i) No. 4 7 7 6 (ii) Amount 999.989 1968.287 1824.375 1499.976 Partial Allotment Percentage of Competitive Bids (i) Percentage 72.73 58.40 34.29 32.89 (ii) No. (2 bids) (3 bids) (4 bids) (2 bids) Non - Competitive Bids Received (i) No. 1 5 10 2 (ii) Amount 0.011 31.713 175.625 0.024 Non-Competitive Price (₹) 100.02 100.03 100.02 100.07 Non-Competitive Bids Accepted

I. SUMMARY OMO PURCHASE RESULTS Aggregate Amount (Face value) notified by RBI : ₹50,000 crore Total amount offered (Face value) by participants : ₹1,01,114 crore Total amount accepted (Face value) by RBI : ₹50,000 crore II. DETAILS OF OMO PURCHASE ISSUE Security 7.10% GS 2029 7.26% GS 2032 7.26% GS 2033 7.73% GS 2034 7.40% GS 2035 7.41% GS 2036 No. of offers received 40 56 80 21 41 26 Total amount (face value) offered (₹ in crore) 16,217 17,082 28,147 17,705 13,214 8,749

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Bank of Mauritius (BOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for establishing a framework to promote the use of local currencies, viz., the Indian Rupee (INR) and the Mauritian Rupee (MUR) for cross-border transactions.

Security 7.10% GS 2029 7.26% GS 2032 7.26% GS 2033 7.73% GS 2034 7.40% GS 2035 7.41% GS 2036 Total amount notified Aggregate amount of ₹50,000 crore (no security-wise notified amount)

Sr. No State Amount to be raised (₹ Crore) Amount Accepted (₹ Crore) Cut off Price (₹)/ Yield (%) Tenure (Year) 1. Chhattisgarh 1000 1000 7.14 07 years and 06 months 2000 2000 7.16 08 years and 06 months 2000 2000 7.16 09 years and 06 months 2. Jharkhand 1500 1500 6.92 03

Tenor 1-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 1,50,000 Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore)

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 6,12,611.33 6.26 5.15-6.65 I. Call Money 18,275.81 6.34 5.15-6.45 II. Triparty Repo 4,15,270.25 6.19 5.60-6.30 III. Market Repo 1,77,076.37 6.41 5.75-6.65 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 1,988.90 6.55 6.50-6.60

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) organised the Annual Conference of RBI Ombudsmen on March 17, 2025, in Mumbai. The theme of the Conference was “Transforming Grievance Redress: The AI Advantage”. It was attended by Managing Directors & CEOs of major banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Non-bank Payment System Operators, Credit Information Companies, RBI Ombudsmen and senior officials of RBI.

The following State Governments have offered to sell stock by way of auction, for an aggregate amount of ₹52,120 Crore (Face Value). Sr. No. State Amount to be raised (₹Crore) Additional Borrowing (Greenshoe) Option (₹ Cr) Tenure (Year) Type of Auction 1. Chhattisgarh 1000 - 07 years and 06 months Yield 2000 - 08 years and 06 months Yield 2000 - 09 years and 06 months Yield 2. Jharkhand 1500 - 03 Yield

The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has, by an order dated March 13, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 lakh (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd., Gondia, Maharashtra (the bank) for contravention of the provisions of Section 26A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act). 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 the BR Act.

As announced vide the Press Release 2024-2025/1933 dated January 15, 2025, the Reserve Bank will be conducting daily Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auctions on all working days in Mumbai with reversal taking place on the next working day, until further notice.

With a view to providing greater convenience to taxpayers, it has been decided to keep the branches of Agency banks, dealing with Government business, open for transactions on March 31, 2025 (Monday-Public Holiday). In order to facilitate accounting of Government receipts and payments in the current financial year itself, necessary arrangements have also been made to conduct special clearing operations across the country. Special clearing will be conducted for government cheques on March 31, 2025 for which the Department of Payment and Settlement Systems (DPSS), RBI will issue necessary instructions.

The Certificate of Registration issued to the following Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) has been restored after considering the orders passed by the Appellate Authority/Courts. These NBFCs are advised to adhere to the applicable provisions of the RBI Act, 1934, and guidelines/directions issued by the RBI including reporting requirements.

The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 Doyen Vyapaar Private Limited 8A & 8B, Satyam Towers 3, Alipore Road, Kolkata, West Bengal - 700027 05.00072 February 14, 1998 February 06, 2025

The following 3 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) have surrendered the Certificate of Registration (CoR) granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has therefore cancelled their CoR.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 12, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on Jogindra Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Himachal Pradesh (the bank) for contravention of provisions of Section 20 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act). 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 the BR Act.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 12, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Anantnag Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jammu and Kashmir (the bank) for non-compliance with specific directions issued by RBI prohibiting acceptance of fresh deposits. 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 the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 12, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Baramulla Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jammu and Kashmir (the bank) for non-compliance with specific directions issued by RBI prohibiting acceptance of fresh deposits. 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 the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 12, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Gurdaspur Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Gurdaspur, Punjab (the bank) for contravention of provisions of Section 20 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act). 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 the BR Act.

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 - - II. Term Money@@ 0.00 - - III. Triparty Repo 0.00 - - IV. Market Repo 0.00 - - V. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - -

MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 27,166.39 6.24 4.50-6.52 I. Call Money 1,461.80 6.05 5.25-6.40 II. Triparty Repo 25,438.10 6.26 5.00-6.52 III. Market Repo 266.49 5.46 4.50-6.20 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 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) 0.00 - - I. Call Money 0.00 - - II. Triparty Repo 0.00 - - III. Market Repo 0.00 - - IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - -

Tenor4-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore)1,00,000 Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore)23,765 Amount allotted (in ₹ crore)23,765 Cut off Rate (%)6.26 Weighted Average Rate (%)6.26

The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on Overseas Direct Investment, both under Automatic Route and the Approval Route, for the month of February 2025.

Tenor 1-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 1,00,000 Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore) 1,06,148 Amount allotted (in ₹ crore) 1,00,013 Cut off Rate (%) 6.26 Weighted Average Rate (%) 6.26 Partial Allotment Percentage of bids received at cut off rate (%) 93.88

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 9,053.07 6.17 5.25-6.60 I. Call Money 1,350.85 6.04 5.25-6.40 II. Triparty Repo 3,405.60 6.08 5.50-6.25 III. Market Repo 2,329.72 6.13 6.00-6.45 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 1,966.90 6.46 6.40-6.60

There has been some speculation relating to IndusInd Bank Ltd. in certain quarters, perhaps arising from recent events related to the bank. The Reserve Bank would like to state that the bank is well-capitalised and the financial position of the bank remains satisfactory. As per auditor-reviewed financial results of the bank for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, the bank has maintained a comfortable Capital Adequacy Ratio of 16.46 p

1. Reserve Bank of India - Liabilities and Assets* (₹ Crore) Item 2024 2025 Variation Mar. 8 Feb. 28 Mar. 7 Week Year 1 2 3 4 5 4 Loans and Advances 4.1 Central Government - 0 0 0 0 4.2 State Governments 9259 22937 39684 16747 30425 * Data are provisional; difference, if any, is due to rounding off.

In terms of GOI Notification F.No.4(16)-W&M/2016 dated February 23, 2017 (SGB 2016-17 Series IV - Issue date March 17, 2017) on Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, the Gold Bond shall be repayable on the expiration of eight years from the date of issue of the Gold Bonds. Accordingly, the final redemption date of the above tranche shall be March 17, 2025.

In terms of GOI Notification F.No.4 (7) – B (W&M)/2019 dated May 30, 2019 (SGB 2019-20 Series IV-Issue date September 17,2019) 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

The following State Governments have offered to sell stock by way of auction, for an aggregate amount of ₹40,120 Crore (Face Value). Sr. No. State Amount to be raised (₹ Crore) Additional Borrowing (Greenshoe) Option (₹ Cr) Tenure (Year) Type of Auction 1. Chhattisgarh 1000 - 07 years and 06 months Yield 2000 - 08 years and 06 months Yield 2000 - 09 years and 06 months Yield 2. Jharkhand 1500 - 03 Yield

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 03, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh only) on Experian Credit Information Company of India Private Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 [CIC (R) Act] and the Credit Information Companies Rules, 2006 [CIC Rules]. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of Section 25 read with sub-section (4) of Section 23 of the CIC (R) Act.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 03, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.10 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh Ten Thousand only) on JM Financial Products Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the ‘Master Direction - Non-Banking

Reserve Bank of India announces the auction of Government of India Treasury Bills as per the following details:

On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on March 17, 2025, Monday, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,00,000 4 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM March 21, 2025

As announced vide the Press Release 2024-2025/1933 dated January 15, 2025 , the Reserve Bank will be conducting daily Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auctions on all working days in Mumbai with reversal taking place on the next working day, until further notice.

Tenor 8-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 1,00,000 Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore) 9,860 Amount allotted (in ₹ crore) 9,860 Cut off Rate (%) 6.26 Weighted Average Rate (%) 6.27 Partial Allotment Percentage of bids received at cut off rate (%) NA

Tenor 4-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 50,000 Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore) 51,466 Amount allotted (in ₹ crore) 50,008 Cut off Rate (%) 6.26 Weighted Average Rate (%) 6.27 Partial Allotment Percentage of bids received at cut off rate (%) 96.56

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 5,92,585.83 6.18 5.15-6.51 I. Call Money 14,028.48 6.27 5.15-6.40 II. Triparty Repo 4,02,218.35 6.13 5.94-6.23 III. Market Repo 1,73,907.10 6.30 5.75-6.50 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 2,431.90 6.43 6.40-6.51

On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on March 13, 2025, Thursday, as under: