Reserve Bank of India

Securities / Derivatives

India Proposes Shift to Domestic Prices for Gold and Silver ETF Valuation

By Editors | 17/07/2025

SEBI proposed to mandate that asset managers use local spot prices, moving away from the London-based international benchmark.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Pension Funds Lobby for Looser Corporate Bond Rules

By Editors | 16/07/2025

Managers seek more flexibility to boost returns as assets triple, proposing changes to rules on bond maturity and credit ratings.

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.

Capital / Liquidity

Indian Public Sector Banks Scrap Minimum Balance Requirement

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/07/2025

The move is expected to ease banking for low-income groups and help banks strengthen their base of low-cost deposits amid shifting funding trends.

Enforcement

Indian Court Dismisses Xiaomi’s Plea Against ED Action in FEMA Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2025

The Madras High court has allowed adjudication proceedings to continue, saying its interference in the case would be premature.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Expanded Business Scope for Credit Rating Agencies

By Editors | 10/07/2025

The proposal would allow credit rating agencies to rate instruments like unlisted securities, but requires strict operational separation and clear disclaimers to investors.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Consults on Novation Framework for OTC Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

The new framework aims to standardise practices, strengthen risk management, and enhance transparency in the OTC derivatives market.

Fintech / Regtech

India Enables UPI Access for NRIs Using International Mobile Numbers

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

The move allows seamless payments for non-resident Indians from 12 countries via apps like Google Pay and PhonePe.