Reserve Bank of India

Market Infrastructure

RBI Allows Co-operative Banks to Invest in NABARD’s Shared Service Entity

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/09/2025

The RBI has allowed co-operative banks to invest up to 5% of their owned funds in NABARD’s SSE, exempting such investments from prudential caps and unlisted securities restrictions.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Mandates 2FA and New Security Rules for Digital Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2025

RBI has issued new rules on digital payment authentication, promoting methods beyond SMS OTP and tightening issuer duties with stronger fraud safeguards.

Securities / Derivatives

India to Simplify Market Entry Rules for Foreign Investors - Reports

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/09/2025

Regulators are working on reforms to streamline documentation and KYC norms and cut foreign investor registration time to as little as 30 days in a bid to revive overseas inflows.

RBI Urges Banks to Lower Fees on Customer Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/09/2025

RBI is tightening oversight of India’s fast-growing retail lending sector, citing concerns over fairness and risks to low-income borrowers despite strong profits for banks.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Widens Rupee Derivatives Market Access to Primary Dealers

By Editors | 23/09/2025

The RBI has permitted standalone primary dealers to trade in non-deliverable rupee derivatives, aiming to deepen the onshore forex market.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Urges CCIL to Modernise Infrastructure for Rupee Internationalisation

By Mark Johnston | 23/09/2025

RBI Governor urges CCIL to build infrastructure for diverse currency pairs, leveraging technology to boost rupee internationalisation and retail access.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI and RBI in Talks to Boost Corporate Bond Index Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/09/2025

The aim is to align bond trading with equities in settlement, platforms and culture, a shift seen as key to spurring growth.

Capital / Liquidity

India Considers Easing Bank Lending Caps to Boost Infrastructure Finance

By Mark Johnston | 22/09/2025

Regulators are reportedly discussing relaxing a crisis-era rule on large corporate exposures amid a government push for major project funding.

RBI Sets Up Committee for Periodic Review of Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

The RBI has created a new review cell and expert advisory group to keep its regulations updated and aligned with industry needs.