India

Liquidity Risk

Indian Banks Seek RBI Nod to Leverage NRI Deposits for Inflows

By Editors | 15/06/2026

Lenders are asking the RBI to clarify rules on using non-resident deposits as collateral to attract more foreign capital under a new scheme.

Credit Risk

India Expands Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions

By Editors | 15/06/2026

The government has extended the validity of its credit guarantee scheme for the microfinance sector and more than tripled the maximum loan amount for larger lenders.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Defers Capital and Operational Rules for Merchant Bankers

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

SEBI has extended compliance deadlines for new net worth, liquid net worth, and business segregation rules, citing industry feedback on operational challenges

Trading & Investment

SEBI Considers Market Making Framework for Commodity Derivatives

By Editors | 12/06/2026

An advisory committee is discussing a framework to introduce market makers to boost liquidity in longer-dated contracts and improve hedging effectiveness for businesses.

Operational Risk

RBI Proposes Consolidated Governance Framework for Financial Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

The draft rules aim to unify risk, compliance, and audit functions for banks and non-banks, enhancing independence and board oversight.

Cybersecurity

RBI Sets June Deadline for Banks to Address AI Cyber Threats

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

Financial institutions have been directed to complete a risk assessment and action plan for threats posed by advanced AI models such as ‘Mythos’.

Credit Risk

RBI Proposes Revised Counterparty Credit Risk Rules for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

The proposed rules update the long-delayed SA-CCR framework, introducing new requirements for derivatives exposures and CCP capital treatment.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SEBI Proposes Easing Executive Pay Disclosure Rules for Asset Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

SEBI is proposing a shift from individual name-wise salary disclosures to consolidated reporting for AMC executives.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Finalises Prudential Framework for Bank Lending to REITs and InvITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2026

The central bank has set exposure limits and capital requirements for bank lending to real estate and infrastructure investment trusts.