Auction of Government of India 6.48% GS 2035 - Rs 34,000 Crore

The Reserve Bank of India announced the auction of Government of India dated security 6.48% GS 2035 for a notified amount of Rs 34,000 crore. The auction will be conducted on April 10, 2026 using the multiple price method, with settlement on April 13, 2026. GoI may retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore.

State Government Securities Auction Results - April 7, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India published auction results for State Government Securities dated April 7, 2026. The results detail the outcome of government bond auctions conducted for state governments, showing issuance amounts, yields, and participating institutions. This routine publication provides transparency on public debt operations and state borrowing activities.

RBI extends regulatory directions for Ramgarhia Co-operative Bank Ltd., New Delhi

The Reserve Bank of India has extended the operational period of Directive No. DEL.DOS.EXG_SSM.No.S515/12-10-013/2022-2023 for Ramgarhia Co-operative Bank Ltd., New Delhi for an additional three months from close of business on April 8, 2026 to close of business on July 8, 2026. The extension is issued under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The RBI notes that this extension should not be construed as satisfaction with the bank's financial position.

RBI Cancels Licence of Shirpur Merchants' Co-operative Bank

The Reserve Bank of India cancelled the licence of The Shirpur Merchants' Co-operative Bank Ltd., Shirpur effective April 6, 2026, under Section 22 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The bank ceases all banking business operations due to inadequate capital, non-compliance with statutory requirements, and inability to protect depositor interests. DICGC has already paid ₹48.95 crore to eligible depositors, with 99.7% of depositors entitled to full coverage up to ₹5 lakh.

RBI Branch Authorisation Amendment Directions 2026 - Consultation

The Reserve Bank of India has issued seven draft Amendment Directions (2026) covering branch authorisation for Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks, Local Area Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks, and Rural Co-operative Banks. The proposals define three types of delivery points (branch, BC-BO, BC-BT), simplify Business Correspondent eligibility criteria, subsume Business Facilitators under the BC model, and standardise BC commission/remuneration structures. Public comments are invited until May 5, 2026.

RBI imposes monetary penalty on Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd.

The Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.09 lakh on Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd., Amravati, Maharashtra for non-compliance with regulatory directions. The violations include breaching prudential single counterparty exposure limits for non-SLR investments and charging customers above the prescribed regulatory ceiling for NEFT transactions.

RBI extends Baghat Urban Co-operative Bank regulatory directions

The Reserve Bank of India has extended regulatory directions issued to The Baghat Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Solan for a further three months from close of business on April 8, 2026 to close of business on July 8, 2026. The original directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 were issued on October 6, 2025. The extension is subject to review and does not imply satisfaction with the bank's financial position.

Money Market Operations Report - April 6, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India published its daily money market operations report for April 6, 2026, presenting statistical data on monetary operations including amounts in ₹ crore and interest rates. The report provides transparency on the central bank's liquidity management activities for the specified date.

DOH Urges Parents of Seventh-Grade Students to Schedule Checkup Visits

The Hawaii Department of Health issued a public reminder on April 7, 2026, urging parents to schedule well-child visits for students entering seventh grade before the 2026-2027 school year. Hawaii law requires students to submit documentation of a physical exam and required vaccinations (Tdap, MCV, HPV) or have an approved exemption. The notice highlights rising pertussis cases in Hawaii, which increased from 3 cases in 2023 to 252 cases in 2025.

Group A Strep outbreak West Hawaii, investigation underway

The Hawaii Department of Health and CDC are investigating elevated rates of invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) infections in West Hawaii. The investigation began after a local physician reported higher-than-expected cases over several months. DOH routinely monitors these infections, and Hawaii has historically had higher rates than the national average. Investigators aim to confirm whether cases are increasing, identify risk factors, evaluate disease reporting, and understand how infections are occurring in the community.