Reserve Bank of India

    AML / KYC

    India Clarifies KYC Verification Responsibility for Central Registry Users

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    The RBI has clarified that the last institution to upload data to the central KYC records registry is responsible for verification.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Defers Implementation of Tighter Cheque Clearing Rules

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The RBI has deferred a plan to impose a three-hour deadline for cheque processing, citing banks' operational needs

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indian Lenders Ask RBI to Curb Surging Hedging Costs - Report

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    Banks seek regulatory relief from the Large Exposures Framework as the cost of hedging US dollar exposure nears a seven-year high.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India's New Cyber Fraud System Showing Early Signs of Success

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    Over 1,000 Indian financial institutions are now using a government platform that has so far prevented INR 6.6 billion in fraud losses.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Eyes Overhaul of Commodity Derivatives Market - Reports

    By Editors | 24/12/2025

    SEBI will form a new working group for non-agri derivatives and is in talks with other regulators on allowing banks and insurers to participate for the first time.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Approves Risk-based Deposit Insurance Framework for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

    The new framework will link insurance premiums to a bank's risk profile, moving away from the current flat-rate system.

    Enforcement

    India Orders Serious Fraud Probe into IndusInd Bank Over Accounting Lapses

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    The probe will examine potential manipulation of books of account, creation of fictitious accounts, misclassification of assets, and the impact on the bank’s financial statements.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Urges Banks to Link MSME Loans to External Benchmark

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/12/2025

    The move is aimed at enhancing transparency, ensuring faster transmission of policy rates, and strengthening credit support for small businesses.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Indian Banks Call on RBI to Raise Limits on M&A Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

    Domestic lenders have asked the RBI to raise the limit on M&A financing to 20 percent of core capital, aiming to capitalise on a sharp rise in corporate deal-making.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Overhauls Cash Credit and Transaction Account Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

    RBI has eased rules on cash credit, current and overdraft accounts, giving banks and borrowers greater flexibility and operational clarity.

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