RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

RBI Proposes Rules to Standardise Closure of Old Export Bills

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

The RBI aims to create a uniform process for banks to close long-pending shipping bills, reducing compliance burdens.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Clarifies Gold and Silver Pledge Rules for Agriculture, MSE Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/07/2025

Voluntary use of precious metals as collateral will not affect priority sector lending status, said India's central bank.

Capital / Liquidity

India Mulls Granting New Bank Licenses to Power Growth

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/07/2025

India plans to allow large companies to start banks and ease foreign investment rules to strengthen the banking sector and support rapid economic growth.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Expanded Business Scope for Credit Rating Agencies

By Editors | 10/07/2025

The proposal would allow credit rating agencies to rate instruments like unlisted securities, but requires strict operational separation and clear disclaimers to investors.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Consults on Novation Framework for OTC Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

The new framework aims to standardise practices, strengthen risk management, and enhance transparency in the OTC derivatives market.

Fintech / Regtech

India Enables UPI Access for NRIs Using International Mobile Numbers

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

The move allows seamless payments for non-resident Indians from 12 countries via apps like Google Pay and PhonePe.

ESG / Sustainability

IEEFA Calls on RBI, SEBI to Embed Social Factors in India's Green Transition

By Editors | 07/07/2025

Report urges India's financial regulators to expand reporting and lending rules to address the social costs of its energy transition.

AML / KYC

India Tightens Rules to Boost Transparency on Corporate Layering

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

Companies must reveal detailed ownership structures under revised CRL-1 for, taking effect on 14 July.

Trending

US Passes 1% Remittance Tax, Sparking Concerns in Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025

New levy under the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act targets cash-based transfers by non-US citizens, raising concerns for top remittance recipient nations like India.