Reserve Bank of India

Sanctions

Russia Investing Accumulated Rupees in India – Reports

By Editors | 08/05/2024

Russia is no longer looking to repatriate its rupees as it can now invest in Indian stocks and government securities.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Adjusts Bank Capital Market Exposure Norms

By Ajoy K Das | 07/05/2024

The RBI said the move to T+1 settlement prompted a review of the existing guidelines on the issuance of IPCs by banks.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Allows Standalone Primary Dealers to Borrow Forex

By Ajoy K Das | 06/05/2024

Standalone primary dealers can now borrow FX from their parent companies and other authorised entities.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Higher Provisions for Projects Under Construction

By Ajoy K Das | 05/05/2024

The RBI proposes to require higher provisions for financing of projects in the construction phase, even if not overdue or stressed.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Updates Expectations on Operational Risk Management

By Ajoy K Das | 03/05/2024

The updated guidance note better aligns with the BCBS principles and extends applicability to regulated entities beyond just banks.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Issues Draft Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms

By Ajoy K Das | 02/05/2024

ETPs operated from outside India by an operator incorporated outside India may seek authorisation to provide platform access to Indian residents.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Removes Ban on Lending Products by Bajaj Finance

By Ajoy K Das | 02/05/2024

The RBI had directed Bajaj Finance, one of India’s largest consumer lenders, to stop disbursing loans under two lending products in November.

RBI Directs Lenders to Repay Customers for “Excess” Interest

By Ajoy K Das | 01/05/2024

Lenders are directed to refund excess interest, review existing practices, and make system level changes to prevent unfair interest charges.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Allows SFBs to Hedge with Interest Rate Derivatives

By Ajoy K Das | 30/04/2024

Until now, small finance banks have only been permitted to use interest rate futures for hedging.