RBI allows gradual device restrictions for EMI defaults, eases recovery agent disclosure normsThe Reserve Bank of India will permit lenders to restrict devices bought on EMI financing. These restrictions will be gradual and only afte...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
RBI's draft curbs on revolving credit may impact NBFC flexi loans: Morgan StanleyThe Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) draft directions proposing restrictions on revolving credit facilities offered by non-banking financial c...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv shares fall up to 5% on RBI's new proposal for NBFCsShares of Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv fell sharply after the RBI proposed restricting NBFCs to offering only term loans, effectively ba...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
RBI relaxes device-loan recovery normsThe Reserve Bank of India has updated its regulations on mobile loan financing. Lenders are now required to reinstate device functionality ...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
Banks welcome RBI's steady rates, see boost to credit growthThe Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark repo rate steady at 5.25 percent. It also raised its economic growth forecast and lowered infl...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
New framework to standardise interest rate rules on the anvil, says RBIThe Reserve Bank of India plans to standardize interest rate rules for all regulated entities. This new principle-based framework aims to i...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
No case for early closure or extension of swap window: RBIThe Reserve Bank of India will not close the swap window early. Robust foreign currency inflows have strengthened India's balance of paymen...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Urban cooperative bank license applicants need a minimum Rs 300 crore of capital and Rs 10000 crore of deposits, says RBIThe Reserve Bank of India is resuming urban cooperative bank licenses after two decades. Eligible credit societies need a minimum capital o...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
RBI proposes new rules to standardise how lenders set interest ratesIn a significant move, the Reserve Bank of India plans to establish uniform interest rate guidelines for all regulated entities. This initi...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Lower real interest rates have not hurt deposit growth in India: SBI ResearchDeposit growth in India improved despite declining real interest rates, according to an SBI Ecowrap report. The report noted that deposit m...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Plastic notes in India get a likely release date: Here's what RBI Governor saidPlastic currency notes may enter circulation at the start of next financial year. The Reserve Bank of India is targeting this rollout after...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
RBI to resume urban cooperative banks' licensing after 22-year pause, review rural bank rulesThe Reserve Bank of India will resume urban cooperative bank licensing after a 22-year pause. A comprehensive review of credit monitoring f...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Will FCNR (B) deposit scheme that's bringing billions of dollars to India end? RBI Governor says thisThe Reserve Bank of India will continue its special FCNR(B) deposit scheme. This scheme has already attracted tens of billions of dollars i...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Changes in EBLR & MCLR framework, interest rate charging mechanism and how reset dates are decided- RBI proposalRBI MPC policy: The Reserve Bank of India plans to simplify loan interest rate rules for all regulated entities. This initiative aims to ha...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Banks propose 'Yes-No' prompt for high-risk UPI transfers to curb digital payment fraudsIndian banks are proposing payment app prompts to curb rising digital frauds. This aims to balance fraud prevention with maintaining digita...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
RBI gives banks more time to implement bulk deposit rate norms, deadline now Oct 1Banks now have until October 1 to implement new differential interest rate rules. These norms allow varied rates on bulk deposits consideri...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Plastic notes in India coming soon: Why govt wants polymer banknotes, which countries use them and how these currencies helpWhy is RBI introducing plastic notes?The government's approval for RBI polymer notes has renewed focus on why RBI plastic notes are needed....
30 Jul, 2026, 06.58 PM IST