Reserve Bank of India

Market Risk

Indian Banks Urge RBI to Rethink Uniform Forex Exposure Cap

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

Large banks are lobbying the regulator for a dynamic approach, arguing the blanket USD 100 million limit has led to significant mark-to-market losses.

Liquidity Risk

India Considers Tighter Forex Rules, Import Curbs to Defend Rupee

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

Officials are reportedly discussing measures to shore up reserves, including potential changes to remittance and hedging rules, amid rising oil prices.

Clearing & Post-Trade

RBI, ECB Sign Pact to Deepen Central Banking Cooperation

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The updated agreement aims to enhance policy dialogue and information exchange, and facilitate the European recognition of Indian clearing corporations.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Eases Rules for Including Quarterly Profits in Bank Capital

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

RBI simplifies rules for including quarterly profits in banks’ regulatory capital calculations, while introducing new audit and profit-adjustment requirements.

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.