Reserve Bank of India

Payments & Settlements

Apple in Talks with Indian Banks for Mid-2026 Payments Launch

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2026

The move would see Apple Pay integrate with India's UPI payments system, following new central bank rules on biometric authentication.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indian Authorities Arrest Four Involved in IDFC First Bank Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

Former bank employees allegedly colluded with external parties to siphon funds through a complex scheme, prompting arrests and raising questions about IDFC First Bank's internal controls.

Trading & Investment

India’s NSE IX Launches Global Access Platform in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

The new platform enables fractional investing in US stocks, with plans for 30 markets, significant tax benefits, and 21-hour trading sessions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India: Finance Minister Warns Banks to Halt 'Offence' of Mis-Selling

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has told lenders to refocus on core business as the RBI prepares new guidelines mandating refunds.

AI Risk & Governance

RBI Partners with Digital India to Launch Multilingual Banking AI

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The partnership will develop AI language models for banking, aimed at enhancing financial inclusion by enabling services in multiple Indian languages.

Cloud & Infrastructure

RBI Establishes New Data Centre to Fortify Financial System Resilience

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

The new high-security facility is strategically located to mitigate seismic and cross-border threats and will serve as a backup to the RBI's primary data centre.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

RBI Monitoring Suspected Fraud Case at IDFC First Bank

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

The RBI is closely overseeing the investigation into a INR 5.9 billion fraud at IDFC First Bank, reassuring depositors that their accounts remain secure.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Plans Overhaul of Rules for Portfolio Management Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

SEBI plans to update the PMS framework by June 2026 to encourage stronger internal controls, more disciplined risk management, and investor-focused practices.

Credit Risk

RBI’s Lending Curbs on Bank Funding to Hit Trading Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

The RBI’s norms on bank funding for capital market activities are expected to squeeze trading firms, with smaller brokerages seen as most vulnerable.