The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed strict restrictions on Mumbai-based New India Co-operative Bank, barring it from issuing new loans, accepting fresh deposits, or allowing withdrawals for six months.

The Reserve Bank of India has started to ease curbs on non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and banks after they improved their compliance following a series of supervisory restrictions. High interest rates and tighter regulations have been cited as contributors to weak demand and a slowdown in India's economic growth,

The Reserve Bank of India intervened in the foreign exchange market this week to curb speculation in the rupee, according to a person familiar with the central bank’s thinking, surprising traders who expected a more hands-off approach on the currency from the new governor.

The Reserve Bank of India (NSE:BOI) (RBI) took action in the foreign exchange market this week to limit speculation in the rupee, an unexpected move that caught traders off guard who anticipated a more laissez-faire stance from the new governor,

The Indian rupee is poised to open higher on Wednesday, adding to its recovery over the last two days that was fuelled largely by heavy intervention by the central bank. The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated that the rupee will open at 86.