Reserve Bank of India

Payments & Settlements

India Extends Support for Singapore Payments Link to More Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

The cross-border payment linkage between Singapore and India will now support 19 Indian banks, enhancing real-time remittance access for users in both countries.

Anti-Money Laundering

RBI Proposes Rules to Standardise Closure of Old Export Bills

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

The RBI aims to create a uniform process for banks to close long-pending shipping bills, reducing compliance burdens.

Trading & Investment

India Proposes Shift to Domestic Prices for Gold and Silver ETF Valuation

By Editors | 17/07/2025

SEBI proposed to mandate that asset managers use local spot prices, moving away from the London-based international benchmark.

Credit Risk

Indian Pension Funds Lobby for Looser Corporate Bond Rules

By Editors | 16/07/2025

Managers seek more flexibility to boost returns as assets triple, proposing changes to rules on bond maturity and credit ratings.

Credit Risk

RBI Clarifies Gold and Silver Pledge Rules for Agriculture, MSE Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/07/2025

Voluntary use of precious metals as collateral will not affect priority sector lending status, said India's central bank.

Structural Regulation

India Mulls Granting New Bank Licenses to Power Growth

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/07/2025

India plans to allow large companies to start banks and ease foreign investment rules to strengthen the banking sector and support rapid economic growth.

Liquidity Risk

Indian Public Sector Banks Scrap Minimum Balance Requirement

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/07/2025

The move is expected to ease banking for low-income groups and help banks strengthen their base of low-cost deposits amid shifting funding trends.

Supervision & Enforcement

Indian Court Dismisses Xiaomi’s Plea Against ED Action in FEMA Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2025

The Madras High court has allowed adjudication proceedings to continue, saying its interference in the case would be premature.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Expanded Business Scope for Credit Rating Agencies

By Editors | 10/07/2025

The proposal would allow credit rating agencies to rate instruments like unlisted securities, but requires strict operational separation and clear disclaimers to investors.