Reserve Bank of India

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Governor Signals Coming End to Free UPI Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2025

RBI Governor says costs for the popular digital payment system must be paid for it to be sustainable, hinting at future user or collective charges.

AML / KYC

Indian Regulators Unveil New Initiatives to Combat Digital Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 25/07/2025

Indian regulators have unveiled a multi-pronged strategy that includes a new system for managing customer consents and dedicated numbering for financial services calls.

Capital / Liquidity

Reforms Driving Lower NPAs at Indian Public Sector Banks: Minister

By Editors | 23/07/2025

The gross NPA ratio has fallen sharply from 9.11% to 2.58% over a four-year period, while the total value of bad loans has more than halved.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Proposes Digital Banking Rule Changes, Ban on Third-Party Cross-Selling

By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

RBI's draft rules mandate prior approval for transactional services, explicit customer consent, and prohibit most third-party product promotions.

ESG / Sustainability

RBI Set to Finalise Climate Risk Disclosure Rules for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

The proposed rules will require lenders to disclose climate-related financial risks and conduct stress tests, enabling the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

Fintech / Regtech

India Extends Support for Singapore Payments Link to More Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

The cross-border payment linkage between Singapore and India will now support 19 Indian banks, enhancing real-time remittance access for users in both countries.

RBI Proposes Rules to Standardise Closure of Old Export Bills

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

The RBI aims to create a uniform process for banks to close long-pending shipping bills, reducing compliance burdens.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Clarifies Gold and Silver Pledge Rules for Agriculture, MSE Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/07/2025

Voluntary use of precious metals as collateral will not affect priority sector lending status, said India's central bank.

Capital / Liquidity

India Mulls Granting New Bank Licenses to Power Growth

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/07/2025

India plans to allow large companies to start banks and ease foreign investment rules to strengthen the banking sector and support rapid economic growth.