Reserve Bank of India

RBI Liberalises Branch Authorisation Rules for NBFCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

The RBI has removed the prior approval requirement for most non-bank lenders to open new branches, aiming to improve the ease of doing business.

Fintech / Regtech

Indian Banks, Brokers to Take Stakes in Sahamati Ahead of SRO Role

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

The move aligns with the RBI's framework for creating a self-regulatory organisation for the Account Aggregator data-sharing network.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Regulators Target Reporting Gaps in Surety Bonds, Private Credit

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

Lenders have flagged data gaps in surety bonds and private credit as a major blind spot, prompting regulators to consider action to mitigate systemic risk.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Official Outlines Principles for Responsible AI Adoption in Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

A top central bank official has called for human accountability and strong safeguards to manage the significant risks from AI adoption in finance.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Scrutinises Banks' Unwinding of Rupee Arbitrage Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

RBI is examining how banks offloaded arbitrage positions after a clampdown, amid concerns the practice aggravated rupee weakness.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Updates Framework for Non-Resident Investment in Debt Instruments

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The updated master direction consolidates rules for non-resident debt investments and the use of debt instruments as collateral for derivatives.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Unveils Tech-Centric Strategy for 2026-29

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2026

The Reserve Bank of India's new medium-term strategy focuses on regulatory simplification, emerging technology adoption, and expanding India's global financial footprint.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Simplified Classification Framework for Top-Tier NBFCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2026

The RBI plans to simplify NBFC classification with a new asset-size threshold and bring government-owned firms under stricter oversight.

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.