Reserve Bank of India

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Says Forex Curbs on Banks are a Temporary Measure

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

    The RBI has clarified that recent restrictions on banks' net open forex positions are a temporary response to market volatility and not a permanent structural change.

    Enforcement

    India Seizes $1.8m in Assets in Co-operative Bank Fraud Probe

    By Editors | 13/04/2026

    Enforcement Directorate attaches assets linked to the former chairman of New India Co-operative Bank in a money laundering investigation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Proposes Payment Lags, 'Kill Switch' to Combat Digital Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

    The RBI has proposed a raft of new measures, including a one-hour delay on some transfers, to tackle surging online payment fraud.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Mandates Faster Credit Processing for Cross-Border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

    The new rules require banks to process inward remittances more quickly, mandating faster reconciliation and same-day credit to beneficiaries.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Opens Term Money Market to Non-Banks to Deepen Liquidity

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

    The RBI will allow non-bank lenders and corporates to access the uncollateralised term money market to improve policy transmission.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Proposes Overhaul of MSME Receivables Financing Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

    Draft directions aim to simplify MSME onboarding, streamline capital norms, and harmonise the regulatory framework for TReDS platforms.

    Trending

    RBI Proposes Principles-Based Overhaul of Bank Board Governance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

    The proposed framework aims to shift boards’ focus from routine operations to strategic oversight and risk governance.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Proposes Changes to Bank Capital Adequacy Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

    The central bank has released draft amendments to ease the inclusion of interim profits in regulatory capital and eliminate the investment fluctuation reserve.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Bank Prudential Norms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

    The central bank plans to scrap the Investment Fluctuation Reserve and ease capital adequacy rules to reduce compliance burdens and boost liquidity.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Proposes Three-Tier Banking Structure to Boost Rural Access

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

    The draft guidelines introduce new categories for banking correspondents, overhaul remuneration rules, and tighten governance to enhance financial inclusion.

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