Reserve Bank of India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI, RBI Warn Public Against Trading on Unregistered Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

Regulators issued fresh alerts on illegal bond-trading and forex platforms, warning that investors face serious risks when dealing with unregistered digital operators.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Pushes Major Reforms to Draw in More Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

SEBI plans faster FPI registrations, easier short-selling, and liquidity reforms as it seeks to revive foreign investment after steep outflows.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Unveils Loan Relief Scheme for Exporters Hit by Tariffs

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

The measures include offering loan moratoriums, extended export-credit timelines and safeguards against NPA downgrades amid global disruptions.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Updates Repo Rules, Adds Municipal Bonds as Collateral

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The updated directions refine trading and reporting rules, and streamline participation, settlement, and risk management across India’s repo market.

Market Infrastructure

BIS: Public Payment Systems Boost Welfare But Could Raise Merchant Fees

By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2025

A new BIS paper finds public options like CBDCs can improve financial inclusion but may disintermediate banks and increase merchant fees.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Recognises First SRO for Payment System Operators

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

The RBI has granted recognition to the Self‑Regulated PSO Association (SRPA) as a self-regulatory organisation for payment system operators, aimed at strengthening oversight.

Securities / Derivatives

India Weighs Allowing Banks into Commodity Derivatives Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

SEBI and RBI are considering a framework to allow banks trade commodity derivatives, aiming to boost liquidity and price discovery.

AML / KYC

India’s Finance Ministry Allows Aadhaar-Based Verification for Central KYC

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

The Indian government has permitted the use of Aadhaar-based authentication through CKYCR to streamline identity verification for regulated financial entities.

Securities / Derivatives

World Bank: India’s Financial System is More Resilient, Inclusive

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

World Bank report highlights major progress in India’s financial system since 2017, while urging continued reforms to mobilise private capital and strengthen supervision.