RBI

Finance

India Forex Reserves: How to Read RBI’s Weekly Numbers Yourself

India forex reserves explained: where to download RBI’s free weekly data, how to read it, what 41 weeks of numbers show, and why reserves exist.

Policy

RBI Rate Hike in October? Here’s What Economists Are Predicting

A round-up of what a Reuters poll of economists and analysts like Nomura are predicting for the RBI’s October 5-7 MPC meeting, as rising crude oil prices and broadening inflation put a rate hike in focus.

Finance

FCNR Explained: Why the RBI Wants NRIs’ Dollars

A plain-English guide to FCNR deposits, why the RBI pushed them in 2026, how banks collected about $133 billion, and what banks will do with the money.

Policy

Banks Are Getting Better at Telling the RBI the Truth — Here’s Why That Should Matter to You

RBI’s Supervisory Data Quality Index for banks rose to 93.3 in June 2026, its best score yet. Here’s what the sDQI measures, what changed, and why it matters for your deposits.