Reserve Bank of India

Payments & Settlements

India, Vietnam to Link Payments, Deepen Central Bank Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

The two nations have signed key agreements on central bank cooperation and payments, as India pushes to update its trade deal with ASEAN.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India: HDFC Bank Governance Review Finds No Major Lapses - Reports

By Editors | 11/05/2026

An internal review at India’s largest private lender reportedly found no material governance failures, clearing the way for the CEO’s reappointment.

Structural Regulation

India Streamlines Process, Shortens Timeline for Foreign Investment Approvals

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

The new paperless framework aims to streamline investment processing but extends the previous 10-week deadline and retains strict security checks for sensitive sectors.

Credit Risk

Indian Banks Well-Placed for 2027 ECL Transition, Says Fitch

By Editors | 10/05/2026

The transition to an expected credit loss model is likely to have a manageable impact on Indian banks, Fitch says.

Structural Regulation

RBI Overhauls Forex Rules, Halts New Money Changer Licences

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2026

India’s central bank has rationalised its framework for authorised persons, introducing new dealer categories and phasing out money changers and franchisee arrangements.

Credit Risk

RBI Proposes Prudential Norms for Assets Seized in Loan Recovery

By Editors | 07/05/2026

The RBI has issued draft rules governing the valuation, holding period, and disposal of immovable assets acquired by lenders from defaulted loans.

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.