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.

    Fintech / Regtech

    NPCI Proposes to Allow UPI Cash Withdrawals via Business Correspondents

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

    The NPCI is seeking RBI approval to allow customers to withdraw up to INR 10,000 per transaction, widening access to cash services.

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