RBI is not alone in repatriating its gold reserves. Several central banks like France’s Banque de France, Germany’s Deutsche Bundesbank, Serbia’s National Bank have done the same – buy why?

Markets regulator Sebi has immediately discontinued the Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform for stock brokers. Introduced last October, the system is now redundant due to enhanced cyber security, disaster recovery, and business continuity measures. Brokers have adopted advanced technologies, and exchanges offer a backup trading facility, making IRRA unnecessary.