Reserve Bank of India

    RBI Signals Openness to Easing Banking Sector Rules on Foreign Ownership

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

    The RBI approved a bid by Japan's SMBC to increase its strategic investment in YES Bank, while also helping pave the way for a foreign entity to buy IDBI Bank.

    AML / KYC

    RBI Urges Banks to Tighten Scrutiny on Pakistan Fund Flows

    By Editors | 27/08/2025

    RBI directed lenders to enhance checks on indirect fund transfers from Pakistan, citing high risks of arms financing.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India: State Lender Seeking Reform to Allow M&A Financing by Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/08/2025

    State Bank of India has made a formal request to the central bank to be able to finance M&A of listed companies

    RBI Shifting to Principle- and Outcome-based Regulatory Framework

    By Mark Johnston | 23/08/2025

    The RBI is moving towards a flexible, outcome-focused framework to grant firms more operational freedom while still achieving its regulatory goals.

    AML / KYC

    RBI to Soon Issue Guidelines on AI Use for Mule Detection

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

    Banks will be required to use AI verification to detect and block mule accounts to help curb online scams and strengthen financial system security.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Proposes New Capital Rules for Counterparty Credit Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

    The RBI has issued draft rules to align with Basel III, replacing the current method with the more risk-sensitive SA-CCR framework.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Proposes to Ease FEMA Rules on Cross-border Guarantees

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/08/2025

    The RBI has proposed new FEMA rules to bring most cross-border guarantees under the automatic route, while mandating detailed reporting of all guarantees issued and invoked.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Allows SRVA Holders to Invest Surplus Rupees in G-Secs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/08/2025

    RBI’s move expands the use of SRVAs, giving foreign banks a new channel to deploy surplus trade settlement funds.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Considers Lowering Risk Weights for Auto Loans

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

    Auto loans face a 100 percent risk weight versus 35–50 percent for home loans. A cut could ease banks’ capital burden while making vehicle financing more affordable.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Greenlights Blockchain-based Sandbox Solution for MSME Financing

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

    The platform, developed by IBDIC and its partners, promises to expand affordable credit access for lower-tier MSMEs.

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