Banks can offer loans for FCNR (B), rebook deposits, RBI clarifiesIndian banks can now lend against FCNR(B) deposits, with the RBI offering forex swaps only on the principal amount. This move aims to attra...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
RBI clarifies FCNR(B) loan, SBLC eligibility under swap schemeIndian banks can now offer loans to non-residents and issue standby letters of credit against FCNR(B) deposits under a new RBI swap facilit...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Foreign influence increasing over India's fintech sector: GTRI on Meta's investment in CredThink tank GTRI said that the deal gives Meta a foothold in one of the country's richest repositories of consumer financial-behaviour data,...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.36 PM 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 allows guarantee cover for TReDS financing in fresh directionsThe Reserve Bank of India has enhanced credit access for MSMEs by allowing financiers on TReDS platforms to secure guarantee cover for fina...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Kunal Shah is WhatsApp CEO as Meta leads $900 million financing in CredMeta enters the cap table of fintech co-valued at $4.5 billion post-money; Miten Sampat is interim CEO. The funding comprises about $400 mi...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Kunal Shah heads to Meta; New-age IPO playbookHappy Tuesday! Kunal Shah has taken over as WhatsApp's chief, while Meta backs Cred in a major funding deal. This and more in today’s ETtec...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
MSMEs nursery of entrepreneurship, key to Viksit Bharat vision: RBI Guv Sanjay MalhotraRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra lauded MSMEs as crucial for India's growth, highlighting their role in entrepreneurship and employment. He not...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Banks seek RBI clarity on leveraged NRI FCNR deposit structuresIndian banks are seeking clarity from the RBI on allowing overseas branches to lend to non-residents for FCNR(B) deposits. Some lenders, li...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
RBI overhauls Lead Bank Scheme after review, issues new guidelinesThe Reserve Bank of India has revamped the Lead Bank Scheme to boost district-level credit planning and financial inclusion. New guidelines...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
PhonePe wallet inactivity fees do not affect bank accounts or UPI transactionsPhonePe clarifies inactivity fees apply solely to its prepaid wallet, not linked bank accounts or UPI transactions. Users receiving notific...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
EPF interest rate retained at 8.25% for FY26Employees' Provident Fund interest rate for 2025-26 is set at 8.25 percent. This rate remains unchanged for the third year. Over 70 million...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Banks seek RBI nod to let NRIs break & rebook existing depositsTo incentivise foreign currency inflows, the Reserve Bank of India will swap fresh dollar term deposits raised until end-September at par. ...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
RBI cancels licence of Karnataka-based Shree Mahalaxmi Urban Co-operative Credit BankThe Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the banking license of Karnataka-based Shree Mahalaxmi Urban Co-operative Credit Bank due to its de...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
PhonePe, Google Pay duopoly weakens as market share slips below 80%IPO-bound PhonePe saw its market share slip marginally to 46.3% in May, from 46.5% in the same month last year, while Google Pay’s share fe...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
RBI eases investment rules for NRIs, OCIs; permits designated repatriable rupee accountsThe Reserve Bank of India has updated investment rules for Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India. Individuals residing outsid...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
BharatPe Flex launched: Pay via UPI now, settle bills later with credit line and up to 45 days of interest-free usageBharatPe and YES Bank introduce BharatPe Flex, a new credit-on-UPI service. This facility allows eligible users to make UPI payments even w...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST