INDIA

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Defers Tougher LCR Rules to 2026, Easing Pressure on Banks

By Mark Johnston | 22/04/2025

The RBI has halved the run-off factor for retail deposits enabled with internet and mobile banking facilities, and deferred implementation to April 2026

AML / KYC

RBI and FIU-IND Sign MoU on AML Cooperation, Info-sharing

By Editors | 21/04/2025

FIU-IND and RBI will also cooperate on industry outreach and training, supervision and monitoring, and conducting risk assessments.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Releases New Consolidated Guidelines for Gold Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2025

The maximum permissible LTV ratio is 75% of the gold’s value. Any breach of the LTV limit for over 30 days will attract a 1% provisioning requirement.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE, MCX Seek SEBI Nod to Launch Electricity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2025

The contracts will help electricity distribution companies and large power consumers hedge against price volatility.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Undertaking Review of Regulations for Asset Managers

By Editors | 16/04/2025

The review will focus in particular on provisions that restrict the business activities of asset management companies.

Market Infrastructure

India Proposes to Enhance Rules for Fast-Track Mergers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2025

The changes will allow fast-track mergers for certain unlisted companies and provide more flexibility for intra-group restructuring.

Securities / Derivatives

India: IFSCA Grants Transitional Relief for New Fund Manager Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2025

Fund managers with PPMs that expired before 19 February can re-file within three months at a reduced filing fee.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Allows NPCI to Revise UPI Transaction Limits

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2025

The RBI will allow NPCI to adjust UPI payment limits. It is also making its sandbox “theme neutral” and “on tap”.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Issues Draft Framework for Stressed Asset Securitisation

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2025

A draft framework for co-lending arrangements also issued, along with guidelines for lending against gold jewellery and providing non-fund based credit facilities