The RBI’s seven-day VRRR auction was undersubscribed as banks favored lending in the overnight market due to higher rates. Lower participation was also linked to CRR reporting on Friday. The auction aimed to manage liquidity and keep overnight rates within the LAF corridor, signaling the RBI’s discomfort with a large liquidity surplus, currently at ₹3.15 lakh crore.
India, France near deal on tax treaty, to lower levy on dividends paid to French parent companies
India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, while