Reserve Bank of India

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Issues Draft Framework for Bank Exposure to REITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

The consultation proposes allowing banks to extend credit to listed REITs under prudential safeguards, including a 49 percent asset exposure limit and eligibility criteria.

RBI Proposes Overhaul of Loan Recovery Norms to Curb Harassment

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

The central bank has proposed a comprehensive framework banning harassment and setting strict conduct rules for all regulated lenders.

RBI Proposes Stricter Rules to Curb Mis-Selling and Protect Consumers

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

The new rules aim to curb “dark pattern” sales practices and strengthen oversight of agency and referral arrangements.

RBI Withdraws 2021 Grievance Redress Framework for Banks

By Editors | 12/02/2026

The move follows the introduction of new disclosure directions and an updated ombudsman scheme, consolidating existing requirements for banks.

Fintech / Regtech

Swift Partners with Indian Banks on Cross-Border Payments

By Editors | 12/02/2026

The initiative aims to improve speed and transparency for consumer payments, aligning with India's 'Payments Vision 2025' and G20 goals.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Easing Lending Norms for Co-operative Banks

By Editors | 11/02/2026

The draft rules would raise the aggregate ceiling for unsecured loans and deregulate housing loan terms for some lenders.

RBI Proposes Registration Exemption for Small, Low-Risk NBFCs

By Editors | 11/02/2026

Draft rules would create a new 'Unregistered Type I' class for firms with assets under INR 10 billion that do not use public funds.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges India to Permit Onshore OTC Commodity Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

ISDA says move would help firms manage risk and give regulators better oversight, recommends phased legal and regulatory reforms.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s ICAI and RBI Launch Real-Time Verification of Documents

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

The MoU to enable real-time verification of UDINs aims to strengthen document authenticity, improve regulatory oversight, and reduce risks from forged financial documents.