Reserve Bank of India

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India Launches Pilot to Deliver Food Subsidies with CBDC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

    The government has launched a pilot using the digital rupee to deliver food benefits, calling it a step toward more transparent and efficient welfare distribution.

    Fintech / Regtech

    GARP and NSE Subsidiary Partner to Boost Risk Management in India

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

    GARP and NAL Academy have announced a collaboration to expand risk management education, professional development and certification pathways across India.

    Enforcement

    India's ED Attaches Billionaire Anil Ambani's Home in Fraud Probe

    By Editors | 02/03/2026

    The action is part of a widening investigation into alleged bank loan defaults at Reliance Communications totalling over INR 400 billion.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Indian Banks Accumulate G-Secs as Deadline for New LCR Norms Loom

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

    Lenders ramp up sovereign debt holdings as portfolios near regulatory minimum levels and revised liquidity coverage rules loom in April.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Eases Private Placement Rules for Co-operative Bank Umbrella Body

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

    The RBI has allowed the NUCFDC to raise capital from more than 200 subscribers through private share placements, aiming to help it onboard over 1,400 cooperative banks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Scrutinises YES Bank Over Forex Card Security Breach

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

    The RBI has summoned senior executives after unauthorised transactions linked to a data security lapse which affected about 5,000 prepaid forex card customers.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Apple in Talks with Indian Banks for Mid-2026 Payments Launch

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2026

    The move would see Apple Pay integrate with India's UPI payments system, following new central bank rules on biometric authentication.

    Enforcement

    Indian Authorities Arrest Four Involved in IDFC First Bank Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

    Former bank employees allegedly colluded with external parties to siphon funds through a complex scheme, prompting arrests and raising questions about IDFC First Bank's internal controls.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s NSE IX Launches Global Access Platform in GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

    The new platform enables fractional investing in US stocks, with plans for 30 markets, significant tax benefits, and 21-hour trading sessions.

    Enforcement

    India: Finance Minister Warns Banks to Halt 'Offence' of Mis-Selling

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has told lenders to refocus on core business as the RBI prepares new guidelines mandating refunds.

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