Reserve Bank of India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI, RBI Warn Public Against Trading on Unregistered Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

Regulators issued fresh alerts on illegal bond-trading and forex platforms, warning that investors face serious risks when dealing with unregistered digital operators.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Unveils Loan Relief Scheme for Exporters Hit by Tariffs

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

The measures include offering loan moratoriums, extended export-credit timelines and safeguards against NPA downgrades amid global disruptions.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Updates Repo Rules, Adds Municipal Bonds as Collateral

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The updated directions refine trading and reporting rules, and streamline participation, settlement, and risk management across India’s repo market.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Recognises First SRO for Payment System Operators

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

The RBI has granted recognition to the Self‑Regulated PSO Association (SRPA) as a self-regulatory organisation for payment system operators, aimed at strengthening oversight.

Securities / Derivatives

India Weighs Allowing Banks into Commodity Derivatives Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

SEBI and RBI are considering a framework to allow banks trade commodity derivatives, aiming to boost liquidity and price discovery.

Capital / Liquidity

India Moots Further Public Bank Consolidation

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

Finance Minister Sitharaman confirms discussions with RBI on creating fewer, bigger "world-class" banks and simplifying access to credit.

Fintech / Regtech

India Fintech Foundation Flags UPI Duopoly, Urges RBI to Act

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

The industry body has cautioned that two dominant apps now control most UPI transactions, warning this could threaten competition and the stability of India’s digital payments network.

Fintech / Regtech

Indian Banks Switch to '.bank.in' Domain on RBI Cybersecurity Mandate

By Editors | 03/11/2025

The move, which had an October 31 deadline, aims to combat phishing and bolster customer confidence in digital banking services.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Proposes New Guidelines for Cross-Border Inward Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

The draft circular aims to reduce delays in crediting funds to beneficiaries and improve efficiency under Payments Vision 2025.