Everything a banker needs today, in about five minutes: RBI, the government, banks, regulators, markets and the exam angle, each with its official source.
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International
US October prices rise 0.4%; core up 0.3%
US consumer prices rose 0.4% in October and core prices, which leave out food and energy, rose 0.3%, according to Labor Department data released on 10 Nov. No 12-month rate was published because October 2025 prices were not collected during last year's government shutdown.
At the branch: No branch action. The figure matters because it shapes the Fed's December decision and, through it, the rupee.
Exam angle: CAIIB Bank Financial Management: inflation and international markets.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics data of 10 Nov 2026, reported by Yahoo Finance and Quartz
Exam relevance: Low
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Other regulators
SEBI: rupee hedges up to $5 mn need no proof
SEBI's circular of 5 Nov lets domestic clients and FPIs take long or short positions in rupee-pair currency derivatives without showing underlying exposure, up to $5 million in all across pairs and exchanges. It follows RBI's circular of 10 Oct; FPI short positions cannot go beyond the $5 million limit.
At the branch: Exporters and importers who hedge on exchanges may ask about the limit. Beyond $5 million, the underlying exposure must be shown under RBI's rules.
Exam angle: CAIIB Bank Financial Management: forex risk and currency derivatives.
Source: SEBI circular of 5 Nov 2026; details as reported by Outlook Money, 6 Nov
Exam relevance: High
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RBI
RBI keeps Abhyudaya Bank board superseded a year
RBI announced on 9 Nov that the supersession of the board of Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank, Mumbai, is extended by another year from 24 Nov 2026. Administrator Satya Prakash Pathak continues, helped by the same committee of advisers; the board was first superseded on 24 Nov 2023.
At the branch: If a customer of the bank asks, the bank keeps working under its administrator. Point them to RBI's press release rather than to rumours.
Exam angle: JAIIB Principles and Practices of Banking; CAIIB Banking Regulations and Business Laws: RBI's powers over co-operative banks.
Source: RBI press release of 9 Nov 2026, reported by Business Standard
Exam relevance: Medium
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Government
₹34,000 crore 2036 bond auction on 13 Nov
The government will sell ₹34,000 crore of the 6.94% GS 2036, maturing on 11 May 2036, on 13 Nov, and may keep up to ₹2,000 crore more. Settlement is on 16 Nov, and up to 5% is set aside for non-competitive bids.
At the branch: Retail customers can bid through RBI Retail Direct. Treasury staff should note the when-issued window of 11 to 13 Nov.
Exam angle: CAIIB Bank Financial Management: government securities and auctions.
Source: RBI auction notice of 9 Nov 2026, reported by Outlook Money and EconoTimes
Exam relevance: Medium
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Payments and digital
I4C video warns of 'double your money' ads
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre is running a social media video, reported on 10 Nov, that warns against ads promising to multiply small investments in a few days. It asks victims to call 1930 or report at cybercrime.gov.in at once.
At the branch: When a customer wants to send money to an unknown account for a 'guaranteed' return, pause and ask questions. Check whether the intermediary is registered with SEBI.
Exam angle: JAIIB Principles and Practices of Banking: fraud prevention and customer protection.
Source: I4C (Ministry of Home Affairs) campaign, reported by ETV Bharat, 10 Nov 2026
Exam relevance: Medium
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RBI
RBI cancels Gandhinagar Leasing's NBFC registration
RBI announced on 9 Nov that it has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of Gandhinagar Leasing and Finance Ltd. Without it, the company cannot carry on the business of a non-banking financial institution.
At the branch: Before accepting such a company's cheques or guarantees, check its status on RBI's NBFC list.
Exam angle: JAIIB and CAIIB: NBFC regulation under Section 45-IA of the RBI Act.
Source: RBI press release of 9 Nov 2026 (press release list)
Exam relevance: Low
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Economy and markets
Markets reopen today after Balipratipada break
BSE and NSE were shut on 10 Nov for Diwali Balipratipada and resume normal trading on 11 Nov, from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. The last closes, on 9 Nov, were 81,106.65 for the Sensex and 25,044.65 for the Nifty 50.
At the branch: Trades and mutual fund orders placed on 10 Nov are processed from today.
Exam angle: General awareness for promotion interviews: market holidays.
Source: Business Today, 10 Nov 2026; closes from Business Standard, 9 Nov
Exam relevance: Low
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Bankers' corner
Bhai Dooj: branches shut in 6 centres today
On 11 Nov, banks are listed as closed in Gangtok, Imphal, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow and Shimla. Branches elsewhere are open, and 14 Nov is a second Saturday.
At the branch: Remind customers in those centres that cheques and branch work wait for the next working day; UPI, cards and net banking carry on. RBI's holiday list for your state decides.
Exam angle: JAIIB Principles and Practices of Banking: customer service.
Source: RBI holiday list as reported by India TV, 9 Nov 2026
Exam relevance: Low
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International
Waller: US economy grew 3.4% in the third quarter
In the same speech, Governor Waller noted that US real GDP grew 3.4% in the third quarter on the first estimate and that unemployment was 4.1% in October. He said inflation is well above the Fed's 2% goal.
At the branch: No branch action. Useful background for questions on the dollar and the rupee.
Exam angle: CAIIB Bank Financial Management: international economy.
Source: Speech by Governor Waller, Federal Reserve Board, 10 Nov 2026
Exam relevance: Low
Indian markets were closed on 10 Nov (Balipratipada), so these are the 9 Nov closes reported by Business Standard and HDFC Sky; rupee by PTI via HDFC Sky; repo rate and reserves from RBI. No Brent or 10-year G-sec close confirmed for 10 Nov.