Reserve Bank of India

Big Picture

India’s Financial Regulators Need Greater Independence: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025

Report by the IMF and World Bank raises concerns over the MOF’s ability to overturn regulatory decisions, including those by RBI.

Fintech / Regtech

Asian Central Banks to Jointly Establish Multilateral Payments Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

RBI, BNM, BSP, MAS and BOT aim to make the Nexus platform a scalable multilateral model for connecting instant payment systems globally.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Issues Master Direction on Bank Deposit Interest Rates

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2025

The directive requires banks to set clear rules for deposit interest calculation, which must be uniform across all branches and for all customers.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Explores Allowing Foreigners Direct Access to Indian Stocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/04/2025

The new proposal will bypass the existing FPI framework. It aims to expand India’s investor base and boost market liquidity.

Capital / Liquidity

Initial Margin Rules for OTC Derivatives Take Effect in India

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2025

The IM and VM rules were initially meant to come into force at the same time, but implementation of the IM rules was deferred last November.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Updates Priority Sector Lending Rules to Boost Credit Flows

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/03/2025

RBI has raised loan limits for housing and renewable energy, expanded the definition of weaker sections, and set new targets for UCBs.

AML / KYC

FATF Calls for Greater Public-Private Collaboration at Mumbai Forum

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2025

FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo said public authorities and the private sector “play on the same team” in the fight against financial crime.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Tweaks Financial Statement Disclosure Guidelines

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

RBI issued clarificationsaim to address queries from the IBA on certain aspects of disclosures in financial statements.

RBI Permits Local Currency Trade Settlement with Maldives

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2025

The use of local currencies in bilateral trade is expected to lower FX conversion costs and strengthen economic ties between India and the Maldives.