India

Liquidity Risk

RBI Waives Reserve Ratios on NRE Deposits to Boost Foreign Inflows

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2026

India’s central bank has exempted certain non-resident deposits from statutory reserve requirements in a limited-period measure to attract foreign capital.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Eases Iran Sanctions, Opening Door for Asian Buyers

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

A temporary 60-day waiver allows the use of US dollars for Iranian oil trade for the first time in decades.

AI Risk & Governance

India’s IRDAI Forms Panel to Develop AI Governance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2026

The group will recommend rules for ethical adoption, data protection, and create an audit framework for insurers within three months.

AI Risk & Governance

India's PFRDA Launches AI-Based Grievance Redressal Platform

By Editors | 24/06/2026

The new portal uses AI and multilingual capabilities to streamline subscriber complaints and enhance regulatory monitoring of pension intermediaries.

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.