Reserve Bank of India

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Relaxes Margin Requirements for Derivatives

By Ajoy K Das | 13/05/2024

Regulatory amendments are intended to make it easier for foreign investors to invest in derivatives.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Finalises Margin Rules for Non-Cleared OTC Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2024

The master direction on VM and IM exchange for non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives will enter into force from 8 November 2024.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Lifts Restrictions on Bank of Baroda Mobile App

By Ajoy K Das | 12/05/2024

The bank was barred from onboarding customers on its ‘BoB World’ app following misuse by employees.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Directs NBFCs to Limit Cash Disbursals for Gold Loans

By Ajoy K Das | 10/05/2024

The Income Tax Act prohibits any individual from receiving more than INR 20,000 as a loan amount in cash.

Sanctions

Russia Investing Accumulated Rupees in India – Reports

By Editors | 08/05/2024

Russia is no longer looking to repatriate its rupees as it can now invest in Indian stocks and government securities.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Adjusts Bank Capital Market Exposure Norms

By Ajoy K Das | 07/05/2024

The RBI said the move to T+1 settlement prompted a review of the existing guidelines on the issuance of IPCs by banks.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Allows Standalone Primary Dealers to Borrow Forex

By Ajoy K Das | 06/05/2024

Standalone primary dealers can now borrow FX from their parent companies and other authorised entities.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Higher Provisions for Projects Under Construction

By Ajoy K Das | 05/05/2024

The RBI proposes to require higher provisions for financing of projects in the construction phase, even if not overdue or stressed.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Updates Expectations on Operational Risk Management

By Ajoy K Das | 03/05/2024

The updated guidance note better aligns with the BCBS principles and extends applicability to regulated entities beyond just banks.