India

    RBI Cancels Licence of Paytm Payments Bank

    By Editors | 27/04/2026

    The central bank has cited persistent non-compliance and conduct detrimental to depositor interests as reasons for the final regulatory action.

    SEBI to Permit Net Settlement for FPI Cash Market Trades

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

    The move is designed to reduce funding costs and operational inefficiencies for foreign investors, with a December 2026 implementation deadline.

    India FinMin Urges Banks to Coordinate AI Defences

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

    The MOF has ordered banks to establish a real-time threat intelligence sharing mechanism and a coordinated response to counter "unprecedented" AI-driven cyber risks.

    SEBI Proposes New Broker Net Worth Rules Tied to Client Base

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

    The proposed framework moves away from client cash balances, linking capital requirements to the number of active clients and funds handled to create a stronger financial buffer.

    India’s CCIL Must Leverage AI for Pre-emptive Risk Management: Officials

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

    Senior officials have outlined a new strategic direction for the CCP, focusing on AI-driven surveillance, global expansion, and managing new forms of systemic risk.

    RBI Opens Centralised Payment System to Fintechs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

    The RBI has granted a private fintech firm, Pay Point, direct membership to its core payment systems, signalling a significant structural shift.

    RBI Orders Banks to Compensate Cyber Fraud Victim

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2026

    The order follows an INR 229 million "digital arrest" scam, highlighting bank liability for inadequate monitoring of mule accounts used by fraudsters.

    Hyderabad Police Urge RBI to Overhaul Controls on Mule Accounts

    By Editors | 25/04/2026

    A major police investigation has uncovered systemic KYC failures and alleged staff collusion in the creation of fraudulent accounts.

    India Finalises Online Gaming Rules, Imposing New Obligations on FIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2026

    New rules effective 1 May establish a gaming authority and prohibit FIs from processing transactions for prohibited online money games.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Proposes Overhaul of Prepaid Payment Instrument Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

    The draft rules introduce stricter capital norms for non-banks, new wallet categories, and mandate interoperability to bolster the payments ecosystem.

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