Reserve Bank of India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI and RBI in Talks to Boost Corporate Bond Index Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/09/2025

The aim is to align bond trading with equities in settlement, platforms and culture, a shift seen as key to spurring growth.

Capital / Liquidity

India Considers Easing Bank Lending Caps to Boost Infrastructure Finance

By Mark Johnston | 22/09/2025

Regulators are reportedly discussing relaxing a crisis-era rule on large corporate exposures amid a government push for major project funding.

RBI Sets Up Committee for Periodic Review of Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

The RBI has created a new review cell and expert advisory group to keep its regulations updated and aligned with industry needs.

Fintech / Regtech

NPCI Proposes to Allow UPI Cash Withdrawals via Business Correspondents

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

The NPCI is seeking RBI approval to allow customers to withdraw up to INR 10,000 per transaction, widening access to cash services.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Releases Consolidated Regulations for Payment Aggregators

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

The RBI has tightened oversight of digital payment platforms with a new framework that sets capital norms, stricter due diligence, and deadlines for authorisation of non-bank PAs.

Capital / Liquidity

Indian Exporters Press RBI for Loan Relief Amid Crippling US Tariffs

By Mark Johnston | 16/09/2025

Industry bodies seek moratoriums, NPA concessions and other banking support as punitive US import duties of up to 50 percent bite.

RBI Weighs Rules to Let Lenders Lock Phones of Loan Defaulters

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/09/2025

The move would give power to lenders to recover small-ticket loans, but has raised consumer rights concerns.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Norms for FPIs Investing Solely in Government Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

The regulator has eased compliance for FPIs by introducing simpler registration, reporting, and KYC requirements effective February 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Mandates Online Submission of Internet, Mobile Banking Returns via CIMS

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

Banks and payment entities must file monthly returns through RBI’s new CIMS from August 2025 onwards, with non-compliance attracting penalties.