Reserve Bank of India

Trading & Investment

India Unlikely to Allow Banks, Insurers to Trade Commodity Derivatives: SEBI

By Editors | 06/05/2026

SEBI chairman says the central bank and insurance authority are not inclined to permit their regulated entities to invest in commodity derivatives.

Liquidity Risk

RBI Explores Measures to Boost Dollar Inflows Amid Rupee Slide

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

The central bank is reportedly exploring options including an NRI deposit scheme and tax breaks for bond investors as the currency hits record lows.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBI Flags Private Credit Risks, Outlines Market Development Roadmap

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

RBI identified key global risks and outlined a reform agenda focused on derivatives, market access, and transparency.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India’s FinMin Directs Banks to Adopt 'MuleHunter' AI Tool

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/05/2026

The direction was issued following a major cyber-fraud probe that exposed widespread misuse of mule accounts, including alleged involvement of bank staff, as authorities step up coordination to curb digital financial crime.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Clears Emirates NBD to Take Majority Stake in RBL Bank

By Editors | 04/05/2026

The approval of change of control marks latest regulatory green light for the proposed USD 3 billion acquisition, one of India’s largest cross-border financial sector deals.

Cybersecurity

India Bars Banks from Using Anthropic's ‘Mythos’ Over Security Fears

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

The pre-emptive guidance comes as India negotiates with the US for equitable access to the powerful, unreleased cyber-attack model.

Credit Risk

RBI Overhauls Disaster Relief Credit Rules for Borrowers

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

New rules from 1 July allow lenders to automatically apply relief but impose stricter eligibility and a new 5 percent provisioning requirement

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Digital Innovation Poses Risks to Consumer Financial Health: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026

New paper warns that the benefits of digital finance are emerging alongside new vulnerabilities, highlighting the crucial role of regulators.

Structural Regulation

RBI Finalises New Regulatory and Classification Framework for NBFCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

The new rules exempt smaller, non-public-facing firms from registration and introduce a formal exit path, effective from 1 July.