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Export Realization Timeline Extension for Indian Exporters

Reserve Bank of India has extended the enhanced export credit period of 450 days for disbursals made until June 30, 2026, in response to continuing logistical disruptions from the West Asia crisis. This extends an earlier measure that had been set to expire March 31, 2026. The 15-month timeline for realization and repatriation of export proceeds, originally extended from 9 months in November 2025, remains in force.

Monthly Data on India International Trade in Services February 2026

The Reserve Bank of India released provisional monthly data on India's international trade in services for February 2026. Services exports (receipts) were valued at US$ 34,708 million, representing a decline of 2.1% year-over-year, while services imports (payments) stood at US$ 16,865 million. The data for January-February 2026 remains provisional, while figures for October-December 2025 have been revised based on updated balance of payments statistics.

Supervisory Data Quality Index for Scheduled Commercial Banks

The Reserve Bank of India released the Supervisory Data Quality Index (sDQI) for Scheduled Commercial Banks covering December 2025. The index measures data quality through four dimensions: Accuracy, Timeliness, Completeness, and Consistency in supervisory return submissions. It assesses bank adherence to the Master Direction on Filing of Supervisory Returns 2024.

India International Investment Position Q4 2025

The Reserve Bank of India released Q4 2025 International Investment Position data showing India's net claims of non-residents declined by $10.9 billion to $260.5 billion. The assets-to-liabilities ratio improved to 82.1% from 81.4% in Q3 2025 and 74.6% a year ago, while reserve assets stood at $687.7 billion.

RBI February 2026 Sectoral Bank Credit Data

RBI released February 2026 sectoral bank credit data showing 14.3% year-on-year growth in non-food bank credit, up from 11.1% in the corresponding period last year. Credit to agriculture grew 12.3%, industry credit increased 13.5%, services sector credit rose 16.3%, and personal loans expanded 15.2%. The data covers 41 scheduled commercial banks accounting for approximately 95% of total non-food credit.

Scheduled Banks Statement of Position in India

The Reserve Bank of India released the scheduled banks' statement of position as of March 15, 2026, providing statistical data on liabilities and assets of scheduled commercial banks (including RRBs, SFBs, and PBs). The release contains comparative figures from March 21, 2025, and February 28, 2026, for liabilities including deposits from banks and others, borrowings, and other demand and time liabilities.

Variable Rate Repo Auction Results

The Reserve Bank of India conducted a 3-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on March 30, 2026. The RBI allotted ₹34,581 crore against a notified amount of ₹50,000 crore at a cutoff rate of 5.26% and weighted average rate of 5.30%. All bids received were fully allotted with no partial allotment required.

India's Invisibles Q3 2025-26 data released

India's Invisibles Q3 2025-26 data released

Scheduled Commercial Bank Lending and Deposit Rates - March 2026

The Reserve Bank of India released March 2026 statistical data on scheduled commercial bank lending and deposit rates. The weighted average lending rate on fresh rupee loans declined to 8.44% in February 2026 from 8.49% in January 2026. The weighted average deposit rate on fresh rupee term deposits stood at 5.65%. Two new tables on sector-wise weighted average lending rates for outstanding and fresh rupee loans are being published starting this month.

Capital Market Exposures Amendment Implementation Deferred to July 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has deferred the effective date of Amendment Directions on Capital Market Exposures by three months from April 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026. The deferral responds to representations from banks and industry associations citing operational and interpretational issues. The amendments include clarifications on acquisition finance (now including mergers), loan caps for individuals against securities, and credit facilities to capital market intermediaries.