Reserve Bank of India

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Simplifies KYC Rules for Low-Risk Customers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/06/2025

    Banks can use Business Correspondents to assist with collecting customer self-declarations regarding unchanged KYC details or address updates.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI to Tighten LRS Rules to Prevent Wealth from Moving Overseas

    By Editors | 14/06/2025

    The RBI plans to tighten its remittance rules to curb the outward movement of passive wealth and protect India’s FX reserves.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Expands Large Exposure Exemptions to Boost PSL Compliance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025

    Banks can exclude contributions to NABARD, NHB, SIDBI, and MUDRA from large exposure limits when made to meet Priority Sector Lending targets

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Lifts Restrictions on Banks Using Brickwork Ratings

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

    The decision lifts restrictions imposed in July 2024 that only allowed banks to use Brickwork Ratings for loans of up to INR 2.5 billion.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Discontinues Daily VRR Auctions as Bank Liquidity Improves

    By Editors | 10/06/2025

    The central bank is ending daily liquidity injections via VRR auctions in response to data showing that banking system liquidity is now in surplus.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Eases Gold Loan Guidelines for Small Borrowers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

    The RBI has removed credit appraisal requirements for small borrowers. while the LTV ratio for loans up to INR 250,000 is 85%,

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    AML / KYC

    Credit Bureaus Seek RBI Permission to Use Aadhaar for Client Mapping

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/06/2025

    The use of Aadhaar numbers is expected to enhance credit reporting accuracy and reduce identity fraud, though some argue the problem lies in operational issues.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Grants In-principle Approval to Three Global Payment Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2025

    The approvals for PayPal, Worldline and Wise are aimed at strengthening India’s outbound payments infrastructure and supporting exporters.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Plans to Introduce Interest Rate Rules for NBFCs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2025

    The RBI will align the rules for NBFCs with those for banks to ensure consistency in rate-setting practices.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Signals Greater Openness to Foreign Ownership in Indian Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2025

    The RBI is reportedly considering permitting foreign financial institutions to acquire larger stakes in Indian banks.

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