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Capital / Liquidity
RBI Approves Emirates NBD's $3bn Takeover of RBL Bank
By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2026
The deal will reclassify RBL Bank as a foreign-owned subsidiary, with key regulatory relaxations and a cap on the acquirer's voting rights.

Capital / Liquidity
India Passes Insolvency, Bankruptcy Reforms to Speed Up Resolutions
By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2026
The amendments aim to cut delays and align the nation's corporate insolvency framework with global standards to boost investor confidence.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Reinstating Open Market Share Buybacks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026
The proposal follows key tax reforms and aims to provide companies with a flexible tool to support share prices amid market volatility.

Securities / Derivatives
India’s NSE to Launch First Domestic Natural Gas Futures
By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026
The new derivatives, approved by SEBI, will be based on the Indian Gas Exchange's domestic benchmark price index, aiming to create new hedging tools.

Securities / Derivatives
India Hikes Volatility Margin on FX Forwards After RBI Crackdown
By Editors | 03/04/2026
The RBI has tightened rules on currency speculation, prompting CCIL to impose additional margins on US dollar-rupee forward contracts to manage market volatility.

India Overhauls Currency Management With New Master Directions
By Editors | 02/04/2026
The RBI has issued new directives consolidating rules on counterfeit notes, exchange facilities, and a revised framework of penalties and incentives for banks.

Fintech / Regtech
India and Bhutan to Link UPI with Postal Network for Remittances
By Editors | 02/04/2026
A new agreement will use the postal network to facilitate cross-border payments, aiming to boost financial inclusion for citizens in both nations.

Securities / Derivatives
RBI Bans Rupee NDFs, Tightens Forex Rules to Curb Volatility
By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026
The central bank has prohibited non-deliverable derivatives and the rebooking of cancelled contracts to rein in speculation and stabilise the rupee.

Fintech / Regtech
India Shelves Plan to Issue Crypto Policy Paper, Cites RBI Resistance
By Editors | 01/04/2026
India has indefinitely delayed a planned policy paper on cryptocurrency, citing persistent opposition from the central bank.

Capital / Liquidity
RBI Extends Trade Relief Measures to Support Exporters
By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026
The RBI has extended key deadlines for export financing to support businesses amid ongoing geopolitical and logistical disruptions.
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