Reserve Bank of India

Capital Adequacy

Basel III Estimated to Boost Indian Banks’ Lendable Assets by $59bn

By Samuel Riding | 03/03/2016

Banks welcome potential INR400 billion increase in core capital created by Basel III implementation.

Credit Risk

RBI Eases Debt Restructuring Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 26/02/2016

Central bank gives lenders more time to exit company stakes converted from loans under SDR scheme.

Credit Risk

India Could Further Recapitalise State-run Banks

By Samuel Riding | 16/02/2016

Prime minister meets officials to discuss impact of bad loans after losses at under-pressure lenders.

Structural Regulation

RBI Revamps Start-up Investment Regulations

By Samuel Riding | 04/02/2016

Measures to ease FDI rules, allow VCs easier exit, but penalise FDI reporting delays.

Credit Risk

RBI Leaves NPL Standards to Lenders

By Samuel Riding | 03/02/2016

Indian central bank says it will leave the market to determine standard recognition and provisioning standards.

Credit Risk

RBI Holds Debt Restructuring Scheme Talks

By Samuel Riding | 20/01/2016

Central bank meets top executives at major banks to discuss challenges in managing distressed assets.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Relaxes Off-site ATM Rules

By Samuel Riding | 15/01/2016

Indian banks will be allowed to provide full range of services at off-site ATMs.

KYC & CDD

RBI to Share KYC, AML Reports with Intelligence Bureau

By Samuel Riding | 08/01/2016

India’s central bank succumbs to pressure to share information on bank KYC, AML evaluations.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Financial Inclusion Could Damage Banking Sector: FSDC

By Samuel Riding | 23/12/2015

India’s push for financial inclusion could threaten the profitability of public sector banks, report says.