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RBI Investigates Major Banks Over Rupee Trading Breaches

4/13/2026

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) says it is investigating major banks for potentially breaching regulations.
It is unwinding rupee arbitrage positions worth nearly $40 billion.
The rupee fell to record lows due to geopolitical tensions and foreign capital outflows.
Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar warned that banks could transfer these trades to corporate clients.
The RBI has not disclosed which banks are under review or potential penalties.

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) says it is investigating major banks for potentially breaching regulations.
It is unwinding rupee arbitrage positions worth nearly $40 billion.
The rupee fell to record lows due to geopolitical tensions and foreign capital outflows.
Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar warned that banks could transfer these trades to corporate clients.
The RBI has not disclosed which banks are under review or potential penalties.