RBI bars banks, NBFCs from selling acquired stressed assets back to defaulting borrowers, related partiesNew Reserve Bank of India norms will prevent lenders from reselling acquired assets to defaulting borrowers. These prudential rules apply t...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
RBI tightens governance framework, redefines bank board responsibilitiesThe RBI has revised bank board governance norms, effective October 1. Boards will now focus on strategy and risk oversight, delegating oper...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.57 AM IST
RBI proposes easing rules for mutual funds, insurers to acquire higher stake in banksThe RBI has proposed one-time approval for mutual funds, insurers and pension funds to increase bank shareholding up to 10% without repeate...
14 Jul, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
RBI opens bank lending for acquisitions under new frameworkIndia's banking sector is set for a major overhaul with the RBI's new acquisition finance framework, effective today. This move integrates ...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
RBI says no to special exposure relaxations for state NBFCsThe Reserve Bank of India has firmly rejected requests for special exemptions from concentration norms for government-owned NBFCs, emphasiz...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
RBI tightens rules on recovery of excess pension paymentsGovernment pensioners will now have stronger protection against unexpected deductions from their accounts. The Reserve Bank of India has ma...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
RBI expands digital fraud protection, introduces compensation for small-value scam victimsThe RBI has expanded customer protection rules for digital payment frauds to cover cases where people are tricked into sending money to sca...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
RBI to raise large exposure limit for upper layer NBFC-IFCs to 45% from 35% of eligible capital baseThe Reserve Bank of India has boosted lending limits for top infrastructure finance firms, allowing them to extend up to 45% of their capit...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
MTF hits record Rs 1.27 lakh crore as investors borrow more to buy stocks. Is it a ticking time bomb?Indian investors are ramping up margin trading at a record pace, pushing the MTF book to an all-time high of Rs 1.27 lakh crore in May 2026...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
RBI says UPI-linked credit lines must follow same rules as traditional loans; Closes regulatory arbitrageThe Reserve Bank of India has mandated uniform prudential treatment for all credit facilities, including those disbursed via UPI. This move...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
RBI temporarily eases FCNR(B), NRE deposit rate norms to attract overseas fundsThe Reserve Bank of India has eased interest rate rules for overseas deposits. This allows banks to offer better returns on FCNR(B) and NRE...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
How NRIs, OCIs may benefit as RBI allows banks to offer higher interest rates on certain FCNRs, NREsThe Reserve Bank of India has temporarily lifted interest rate restrictions on certain NRE and FCNR(B) deposits until September 30, 2026. T...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
RBI opens listed Indian equities for foreign investorsThe Reserve Bank of India has opened direct equity investment in listed firms to all foreign individuals, expanding beyond NRIs and OCIs. T...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
RBI proposes tighter disclosure norms for deposit rates, links bulk deposit pricing to liquidity rulesThe Reserve Bank of India is proposing new rules for bank deposit interest rates. Banks will need to publish their rates daily. They can al...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Rules in the works to enable G-Sec, repo deals by insurersInsurers will soon be able to undertake repo and government securities lending transactions. The insurance regulator is developing an opera...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.05 AM IST
Harassed by loan recovery agents? Know your legal rights and 6 steps to fight backBorrowers struggling with debt often face harassment from recovery agents through abusive calls, threats, public shaming, and unauthorised ...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
RBI tightens norms for re-appointment of directors on UCB boardsThe Reserve Bank of India has introduced new rules for Urban Co-operative Banks. Directors can now serve for a maximum of ten years. Follow...
25 May, 2026, 08.50 PM IST