RBI injects over Rs 1.5 lakh crore via VRR auctions, buybacks

On Thursday, RBI injected more than ₹1.45 lakh crore via two overnight variable rate repo (VRR) auctions and a buyback operation of ₹9,666 crore. The RBI will conduct a similar VRR auction on Friday for ₹2 lakh crore, along with a 14- day auction for ₹1.75 lakh crore, maturing on February 7.

Indian rupee slips to 86.457/USD

The RBI allowed the currency to move both ways, with minimal intervention. There were also flows into the Indian bond market in anticipation of a rate cut on February 7, but dollar demand from foreign banks offset the gains,” said a bond dealer at a private bank.

Indian cos hedged well to withstand dollar’s rise: Moody’s

Indian companies with strong cash flows and credit profiles will remain resilient despite the rupee’s 5% decline against the US dollar in the last two years, according to Moody’s. Only six out of 23 rated firms may face risks, but they possess mitigating factors like government ties, natural hedges, and active debt management to offset […]

Lending growth outpaces deposit growth yet again

Bank lending outpaces deposit growth in early Q4, pressuring resources and raising deposit rates. Lending is up 11.5% year-on-year as of January 2025, with a slowdown attributed to RBI measures and market concerns. Banks focus on reducing their credit-to-deposit ratio to manage fund costs and profit margins.