Reserve Bank of India

CBDCs

RBI Expands Digital Rupee Trials, Advances Cross-Border CBDC Links

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/06/2026

The RBI’s annual report outlines progress on digital payments initiatives, while also offering an update on bank frauds and efforts to enhance cyber resilience.

Credit Risk

RBI Assessing Corporate Risks From Middle East Conflict

By Editors | 29/05/2026

The central RBI has held discussions with rating agencies to gauge potential borrower stress and the possible need for temporary regulatory relief.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indian Banks Oppose RBI’s Proposed Payment Delay Threshold

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2026

The industry is pushing back on a central bank proposal to delay online transfers over INR 10,000, arguing the limit is too low.

Cybersecurity

Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ Triggers Cybersecurity Review Across India

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2026

Banks, IT firms and government agencies are stress-testing critical infrastructure ahead of the release of a powerful new AI model from Anthropic.

RBI Forms Expert Panel on Quantum Computing Risks in Finance

By Editors | 27/05/2026

The RBI has formed a committee to assess quantum technology's impact and develop a security roadmap for the financial sector.

Structural Regulation

RBI Tightens Governance Rules for Co-operative Bank Directors

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2026

The RBI has introduced a mandatory three-year cooling-off period for directors to prevent the circumvention of statutory tenure limits.

Credit Risk

RBI to Tighten Loan Recovery Rules, Restrict Device Disabling

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/05/2026

New draft rules limit remote device locking to financed phones and introduce strict conduct standards and compensation for coercive practices.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Proposes New Pillar 3 Disclosure Framework for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2026

The proposals aim to align bank disclosure rules with the Basel framework, enhancing transparency, comparability, and market discipline.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBI Scrutinises Overseas Investments After Outflows Double

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/05/2026

The central bank is questioning firms on the commercial substance of foreign investments after outflows surged to USD 27 billion.