India

Credit Risk

RBI Urges Banks to Leverage Digital Infrastructure for MSME Credit

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2026

RBI governor calls on FIs to view small businesses as partners and invest in digital platforms to close the credit gap.

AI Risk & Governance

SEBI Launches ‘TechSprint’ to Drive Innovation in Capital Markets

By Editors | 24/06/2026

The initiative seeks technology solutions focused on regulatory compliance, investor protection, and market efficiency.

Credit Risk

RBI Revises Norms for Kisan Credit Card Scheme

By Editors | 24/06/2026

The central bank has issued revised directions for its main agricultural credit scheme to standardise loan sanctioning and repayment schedules.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Rule Overhaul for Exchanges and Clearing Corporations

By Editors | 24/06/2026

SEBI plans to streamline regulations for exchanges and clearing corporations to cut compliance requirements, reduce reporting obligations and consolidate key rulebooks.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Seeks to Modernise Technology Rules for MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2026

The proposed reforms would broaden direct market access, streamline compliance requirements, and consolidate technology and cybersecurity regulations.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India's Supreme Court Flags 'Deep-Rooted Nexus' in Loan Recovery

By Editors | 24/06/2026

Notices have been issued to the central government, regulators and banks after expressing serious concern over the nexus between banks, ARCs, and borrowers in the settlement of bad loans.

Credit Risk

RBI Overhauls Lead Bank Scheme to Improve Financial Inclusion

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2026

The overhaul introduces a strengthened governance structure and a more formalised approach to credit planning.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Extends Early Pay-In Facility to Commodity Options

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2026

SEBI has clarified its early pay-in framework, extending margin relief to a wider range of commodity derivative products, including options contracts.

Clearing & Post-Trade

BSE Clearing Arm Rebrands to Strengthen Group Identity

By Editors | 23/06/2026

Indian Clearing Corporation Limited (ICCL), the clearing and settlement arm of BSE, has been rebranded to create a stronger alignment with its parent entity and the broader BSE ecosystem.