Reserve Bank of India

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India's SFIO Completes Probe into Chinese-Linked Digital Lenders

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

Prosecution is likely to be initiated in 33 cases, after the SFIO uncovered fraud, concealment of beneficial ownership, and predatory lending practices.

Cybersecurity

India to Roll Out Biometric Authentication for UPI Transactions - Reports

By Editors | 30/07/2025

The NPCI is introducing fingerprint and face ID verification to curb fraud, with the RBI mandating transaction caps for the new feature.

Credit Risk

RBI Tightens Bank, NBFC Rules on Investments in Alternative Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025

The RBI has set a 10% individual and 20% collective limit for regulated entities investing in any single AIF scheme.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Proposes to Update Regulatory Framework for Co-operative Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The draft guidelines propose replacing legacy frameworks with harmonised eligibility criteria and tiered categorisation.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Governor Signals Coming End to Free UPI Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2025

RBI Governor says costs for the popular digital payment system must be paid for it to be sustainable, hinting at future user or collective charges.

Anti-Money Laundering

India’s Supreme Court Allows CBI to File 22 Cases Against Banks and Builders

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

The court cited “substantial evidence” of collusion between banks and real estate developers, exposing violations of lending norms under the now-controversial subvention scheme.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indian Regulators Unveil New Initiatives to Combat Digital Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 25/07/2025

Indian regulators have unveiled a multi-pronged strategy that includes a new system for managing customer consents and dedicated numbering for financial services calls.

Credit Risk

Reforms Driving Lower NPAs at Indian Public Sector Banks: Minister

By Editors | 23/07/2025

The gross NPA ratio has fallen sharply from 9.11% to 2.58% over a four-year period, while the total value of bad loans has more than halved.

Structural Regulation

RBI Proposes Digital Banking Rule Changes, Ban on Third-Party Cross-Selling

By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

RBI's draft rules mandate prior approval for transactional services, explicit customer consent, and prohibit most third-party product promotions.