Reserve Bank of India

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Approves Emirates NBD's $3bn Takeover of RBL Bank

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2026

The deal will reclassify RBL Bank as a foreign-owned subsidiary, with key regulatory relaxations and a cap on the acquirer's voting rights.

Securities / Derivatives

India Hikes Volatility Margin on FX Forwards After RBI Crackdown

By Editors | 03/04/2026

The RBI has tightened rules on currency speculation, prompting CCIL to impose additional margins on US dollar-rupee forward contracts to manage market volatility.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Overhaul Mandated After ASIC Report Finds Systemic Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

Independent inquiry finds that ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure, prompting regulators to impose a major overhaul to rebuild trust.

India Overhauls Currency Management With New Master Directions

By Editors | 02/04/2026

The RBI has issued new directives consolidating rules on counterfeit notes, exchange facilities, and a revised framework of penalties and incentives for banks.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Bans Rupee NDFs, Tightens Forex Rules to Curb Volatility

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The central bank has prohibited non-deliverable derivatives and the rebooking of cancelled contracts to rein in speculation and stabilise the rupee.

Fintech / Regtech

India Shelves Plan to Issue Crypto Policy Paper, Cites RBI Resistance

By Editors | 01/04/2026

India has indefinitely delayed a planned policy paper on cryptocurrency, citing persistent opposition from the central bank.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Extends Trade Relief Measures to Support Exporters

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The RBI has extended key deadlines for export financing to support businesses amid ongoing geopolitical and logistical disruptions.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Delays Capital Market Norms, Eases Bank Capital Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

The deferral to 1 July follows industry pushback and is accompanied by key clarifications on acquisition finance and capital adequacy for bank exposures.

AML / KYC

RBI Releases Payments Vision 2028, Proposes Shared Fraud Liability

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The RBI plans to make beneficiary banks partly liable for fraud, review cross-border rules, and potentially bring major digital platforms under direct oversight.