To avoid the disintermediation of banks, which would impede credit creation, the RBI suggested the CBDC would likely be non-interest bearing.
October 10, 2022The RBI has exempted FPIs from a cap on investments in government securities and corporate bonds. FPIs can also buy short-duration corporate debt.
July 10, 2022The INR 1.5 trillion limit on FPI investment via the 'Voluntary Retention Route' has been nearly exhausted. The new INR 2.5 trillion limit takes effect on 1 April.
February 11, 2022The market-making scheme will ensure quotes are available to retail investors using the RBI Retail Direct Scheme to buy and sell G-secs.
January 7, 2022As of 2.30pm on Saturday, the new RBI Retail Direct Scheme had received over 12,000 registrations from retail investors, which was described as an "encouraging response".
November 15, 2021The move will enhance access for non-resident investors and facilitate the inclusion of Indian G-secs in global bond indices.
September 5, 2021FPIs will have up to three hours after the close of trading to report transactions in government securities on the NDS-OM platform.
June 11, 2021As part of measures to lure foreign investment back into Sri Lanka, the government also plans to channel banks' funds into the stock market.
September 16, 2020The flexibility has been granted for three months to ensure adequate liquidity in corporate bond funds, banking & PSU debt funds, and credit risk funds.
May 23, 2020Following feedback from clearing corporations, there will now be three haircut slabs depending on the type and tenure of government securities.
February 22, 2019