Reserve Bank of India

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Links FX-Retail platform with Bharat Connect to Widen Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

The pilot linkage is expected to expand retail access to the FX market, enabling customers of five banks to buy US dollars directly through digital channels and third-party apps.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Launches Wholesale Deposit Tokenisation Pilot

By Mark Johnston | 09/10/2025

RBI will explore using its wholesale CBDC to support tokenised interbank deposits.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes 5-Year Glide Path to Adopt ECL Provisioning Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

The proposed capital and provisioning rules are aimed at strengthening risk management and easing capital strain on MSMEs, real estate, and consumer credit sectors.

ESG / Sustainability

RBI Proposes New Framework on Lending to Related Parties

By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2025

The draft directions introduce a scale-based approach for board approvals and expands the definition of related parties.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Opens Corporate Debt Market to Foreign Holders of Rupee Vostro Accounts

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/10/2025

The RBI has expanded the investment avenues for Special Rupee Vostro Account balances, now allowing non-residents to purchase corporate bonds and commercial paper.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Market-Based Overhaul of External Borrowing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/10/2025

The RBI has proposed allowing companies to borrow up to USD 1 billion or 300% of net worth and raise funds at market-determined rates.

RBI Proposes to Ease Rules for Foreign Branch, Office Establishment

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/10/2025

RBI has proposed easing eligibility norms, simplifying closure procedures, and granting greater operational freedom to foreign entities establishing offices or branches in India.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Rolls Out New Continuous Cheque Clearing System

By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2025

The RBI has rolled out a new continuous clearing system, cutting cheque settlement times from days to hours.

RBI Recognises First Self-Regulatory Organisation for NBFC Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/10/2025

The RBI has approved the Finance Industry Development Council as the first self-regulatory organisation for the NBFC sector under its new omnibus framework.