Reserve Bank of India

Crypto / Digital Assets

RBI Proposes Linking BRICS Digital Currencies for Cross-border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

India is pushing for greater interoperability among BRICS nations by proposing a linkage of their CBDCs, aiming to streamline cross-border payments.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Tightens Priority Sector Lending Rules to Boost Compliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

Banks would be required to obtain external auditor certification for priority sector loans routed through intermediaries, to curb misclassification and prevent double counting.

Enforcement

RBI Revamps Integrated Ombudsman Scheme with Centralised Complaint Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The central bank has updated its ombudsman framework and will set up a central complaints processing centre to streamline grievance redressal against banks and NBFCs.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Revamps FEMA Trade Rules, Bars Advance Gold and Silver Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The new consolidated foreign exchange regulations and tighter precious metals import remittance rules aim to streamline trade compliance and enhance forex oversight.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Raising Bank Dividend Payout Cap to 75%

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

The draft norms propose increasing the dividend payout limit for banks while introducing stricter capital adequacy and asset quality thresholds.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Recognises FEDAI as an SRO for Authorised Dealers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

The RBI has given FEDAI one year to align its governance with the central bank’s omnibus SRO framework and expand its membership.

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.