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Capital Adequacy
RBI Eases Rules for Including Quarterly Profits in Bank Capital
By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026
RBI simplifies rules for including quarterly profits in banks’ regulatory capital calculations, while introducing new audit and profit-adjustment requirements.

Payments & Settlements
India, Vietnam to Link Payments, Deepen Central Bank Cooperation
By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026
The two nations have signed key agreements on central bank cooperation and payments, as India pushes to update its trade deal with ASEAN.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
India: HDFC Bank Governance Review Finds No Major Lapses - Reports
By Editors | 11/05/2026
An internal review at India’s largest private lender reportedly found no material governance failures, clearing the way for the CEO’s reappointment.

Structural Regulation
India Streamlines Process, Shortens Timeline for Foreign Investment Approvals
By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026
The new paperless framework aims to streamline investment processing but extends the previous 10-week deadline and retains strict security checks for sensitive sectors.

Credit Risk
Indian Banks Well-Placed for 2027 ECL Transition, Says Fitch
By Editors | 10/05/2026
The transition to an expected credit loss model is likely to have a manageable impact on Indian banks, Fitch says.

Structural Regulation
RBI Overhauls Forex Rules, Halts New Money Changer Licences
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2026
India’s central bank has rationalised its framework for authorised persons, introducing new dealer categories and phasing out money changers and franchisee arrangements.

Credit Risk
RBI Proposes Prudential Norms for Assets Seized in Loan Recovery
By Editors | 07/05/2026
The RBI has issued draft rules governing the valuation, holding period, and disposal of immovable assets acquired by lenders from defaulted loans.
Trading & Investment
India Unlikely to Allow Banks, Insurers to Trade Commodity Derivatives: SEBI
By Editors | 06/05/2026
SEBI chairman says the central bank and insurance authority are not inclined to permit their regulated entities to invest in commodity derivatives.

Liquidity Risk
RBI Explores Measures to Boost Dollar Inflows Amid Rupee Slide
By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026
The central bank is reportedly exploring options including an NRI deposit scheme and tax breaks for bond investors as the currency hits record lows.

Emerging Prudential Risks
RBI Flags Private Credit Risks, Outlines Market Development Roadmap
By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026
RBI identified key global risks and outlined a reform agenda focused on derivatives, market access, and transparency.
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