India

Cybersecurity

RBI Sets June Deadline for Banks to Address AI Cyber Threats

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

Financial institutions have been directed to complete a risk assessment and action plan for threats posed by advanced AI models such as ‘Mythos’.

Credit Risk

RBI Proposes Revised Counterparty Credit Risk Rules for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

The proposed rules update the long-delayed SA-CCR framework, introducing new requirements for derivatives exposures and CCP capital treatment.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SEBI Proposes Easing Executive Pay Disclosure Rules for Asset Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

SEBI is proposing a shift from individual name-wise salary disclosures to consolidated reporting for AMC executives.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Finalises Prudential Framework for Bank Lending to REITs and InvITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2026

The central bank has set exposure limits and capital requirements for bank lending to real estate and infrastructure investment trusts.

Sustainable Finance

NSE India to Channel 10% of CSR Funds via Social Stock Exchange

By Editors | 11/06/2026

The move follows a key regulatory change from the MCA permitting CSR spending through listed social impact instruments.

Trading & Investment

SEBI, RBI to Launch Corporate Bond Derivatives Indices

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2026

The two regulators are collaborating on new derivatives and a market-making framework to deepen the country’s corporate debt markets.

Payments & Settlements

India and Nepal Launch UPI-NPI Link for Instant Remittances

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2026

The new system connects India's UPI with Nepal's NPI, allowing instant, low-cost money transfers using just a mobile number.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Considers Common Stewardship Platform for Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2026

SEBI is expected to release a consultation paper on a platform to enable collective engagement by mutual funds on corporate governance issues.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Opens Forex Swap Windows for Deposits and Foreign Borrowings

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2026

RBI has introduced two US dollar-rupee swap facilities and exempted certain deposits from reserve requirements to attract foreign currency inflows.