Reserve Bank of India

Securities / Derivatives

India's Inclusion in Global Bond Index Deferred by Operational Hurdles

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Decision to include Indian government bonds in global index deferred until at least mid-2026 due to market infrastructure issues.

RBI Revises Ombudsman Rules to Boost Customer Grievance Redressal

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

RBI has introduced rigorous internal ombudsman norms for banks and NBFCs, requiring automatic escalation of unresolved complaints and heightened board accountability.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Tighter Foreign Exchange Risk Capital Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

Draft rules mandate continuous capital for forex risk and a unified net open position calculation for a wide range of financial institutions.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Considers Ending 22-Year Freeze on New Co-operative Bank Licences

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2026

Regulators have proposed an INR 3 billion capital floor and stringent governance rules to resume licensing after a two-decade hiatus.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Consults on Capital Computation Rules for NBFCs and ARCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2026

The proposed changes are aimed at removing ambiguity in how NBFCs and ARCs calculate core capital and comply with exposure norms.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Notifies New FEMA Regulations Governing Foreign Guarantees

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

The revised rules replace a decades-old framework, redefining permissible guarantee structures, expanding disclosure requirements and curbing certain cross-border credit exposures.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Revises Capital Rules for Banks’ Overseas Exposures

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

Banks will have to apply updated risk weights to foreign corporate claims, with stricter norms for large unrated exposures taking immediate effect.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Considers Fresh Relief for Exporters After Low Moratorium Uptake

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026

The RBI is weighing new measures to support exporters hit by US tariffs, as fewer than 20 percent of firms availed the recent loan repayment moratorium.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India’s Tax Department Details Crypto-related Difficulties Enforcing Tax Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026

Officials cite difficulties in monitoring cross-border crypto transactions and enforcing tax rules, reinforcing regulatory caution.