Reserve Bank of India

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s CCIL Must Leverage AI for Pre-emptive Risk Management: Officials

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

    Senior officials have outlined a new strategic direction for the CCP, focusing on AI-driven surveillance, global expansion, and managing new forms of systemic risk.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Opens Centralised Payment System to Fintechs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

    The RBI has granted a private fintech firm, Pay Point, direct membership to its core payment systems, signalling a significant structural shift.

    AML / KYC

    RBI Orders Banks to Compensate Cyber Fraud Victim

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2026

    The order follows an INR 229 million "digital arrest" scam, highlighting bank liability for inadequate monitoring of mule accounts used by fraudsters.

    AML / KYC

    Hyderabad Police Urge RBI to Overhaul Controls on Mule Accounts

    By Editors | 25/04/2026

    A major police investigation has uncovered systemic KYC failures and alleged staff collusion in the creation of fraudulent accounts.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Proposes Overhaul of Prepaid Payment Instrument Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

    The draft rules introduce stricter capital norms for non-banks, new wallet categories, and mandate interoperability to bolster the payments ecosystem.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India, Japan Scrutinise Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ AI Model Over Cyber Risks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

    Regulators from India, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and Korea are among those holding talks with banks amid fears the advanced AI could accelerate cyberattacks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India's CCIL Seeks European Recognition to Ease Bond Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2026

    The move follows a recent agreement between Indian and EU regulators, potentially lowering costs for European banks trading Indian debt.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Consolidates E-Mandate Rules, Includes Cross-Border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

    The new framework standardises rules for recurring payments, introduces higher AFA-free limits for key financial products, and enhances consumer protection.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Lifts Rupee NDF Curbs, Imposes New Related-Party Restrictions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

    The RBI has withdrawn its early April ban on NDFs but barred banks from undertaking new INR derivative contracts with related parties.

    India Lists Banks Authorised for Bullion Imports, Easing Supply Uncertainty

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/04/2026

    The new directive authorises 17 banks to import precious metals until March 2029, ending a temporary halt in shipments.

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