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Singapore Tightens S$NEER Policy Band Amid Oil Price Surge

The Monetary Authority of Singapore tightened its Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate (S$NEER) policy band appreciation rate in April 2026. This action responds to sharply elevated crude oil, natural gas, and fuel prices stemming from shipping constraints through the Strait of Hormuz since late February. The MAS projects Singapore's GDP growth will step down from 2025's above-trend pace, with core inflation expected to rise as higher energy costs pass through supply chains.

SGB 2019-20 Series-V Redemption Price April 15, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2019-20 Series-V premature redemption due on April 15, 2026. The redemption price is set at ₹15,009 per unit based on the simple average of closing gold prices (999 purity) for the three business days of April 9, 10, and 13, 2026, as published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA). Premature redemption is permitted after the fifth year from the date of issue.

RBI Releases Financial Data for Non-Government Non-Financial Private Limited Companies 2024-25

The Reserve Bank of India released financial performance data for non-government non-financial (NGNF) private limited companies for 2024-25, covering 15,919 companies with total paid-up capital of ₹8,44,198 crore. Key findings include 11.4% growth in net sales, improved profit margins, and a decline in leverage ratios.

GoI Securities Auction: 6.36% GS 2031 and 6.90% GS 2065 for ₹32,000 Crore

RBI announced the auction of two Government of India dated securities totaling ₹32,000 crore on April 17, 2026. The securities include 6.36% GS 2031 (₹21,000 crore) and 6.90% GS 2065 (₹11,000 crore) with settlement on April 20, 2026. The auction will use the multiple price method with both competitive and non-competitive bidding through the RBI e-Kuber system.

RBI Imposes ₹7.5 Lakh Penalty on Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Bank for KYC Violations

The Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹7,50,000 on The Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Bank Ltd. for non-compliance with KYC directions. The penalty was imposed under Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The violation involved failure to conduct periodic review of risk categorisation of accounts at least once every six months.

State Government Securities Full Auction Results, April 13, 2026

RBI announced the results of the auction of State Government Securities held on April 13, 2026. The auction included securities from Bihar (SGS 2051), Chhattisgarh (SGS 2031 and SGS 2040), and Kerala (SGS 2033). This is a routine reporting of government debt auction outcomes with no new compliance obligations.

State Securities Auction, ₹12,700 Crore Accepted

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the results of a yield/price based auction of state government securities conducted on April 13, 2026. A total of ₹12,700 crore was accepted across five states: Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. The auction covered multiple tenors ranging from 5 to 30 years, with cut-off yields between 7.37% and 7.92%.

RBI Launches OBICUS Round 73 Survey for Q4 2025-26

The Reserve Bank of India has launched the 73rd round of its Order Books, Inventories and Capacity Utilisation Survey (OBICUS) for the reference period January-March 2026 (Q4:2025-26). Selected manufacturing companies will be approached by the RBI, while other manufacturers may voluntarily participate by downloading the questionnaire from the RBI website. The survey collects data on new orders, backlog orders, pending orders, inventories (finished goods, work-in-progress, raw materials), production, and installed capacity.

RBI Money Market Operations, April 12, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India published money market operations data as of April 12, 2026. The press release contains statistical information on money market operations including amounts in ₹ crore and interest rates in percent.

Money Market Operations Data - April 11, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India published money market operations data for April 11, 2026, showing zero volume in operations. The data was released on April 13, 2026, and includes amounts in ₹ crore and applicable interest rates. This is a routine publication of monetary policy operational data.