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
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
Govt revises penalties under FCRA involving receipt of foreign contributions by NGOsNew penalties are now in place for NGOs misusing foreign funds. The Home Ministry has revised compounding penalties for various FCRA violat...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executionsA global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of f...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
RBI sweetens FCNR deposits: NRIs can now earn up to 7% on dollar savingsFor the first time in years, the math is actually working for non-resident Indians to invest dollar savings in India.
22 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM 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
India win FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup title, beating hosts New Zealand 2-0India's Women's Hockey Team triumphed at the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26, defeating hosts New Zealand 2-0 in a comma...
21 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
UAE offers 30-day visa relief for travellers affected by regional disruptionsUAE's ICP offers a 30-day grace period, from June 10 to July 9, 2026, for travellers impacted by regional disruptions. This allows individu...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
On a train without ticket or using someone else’s? These railway mistakes could soon cost you far more as Centre plans fine hike from July 1Train travel could soon come with stricter penalties as the Centre plans to double the minimum fine for ticketless travel from Rs 250 to Rs...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
RBI revises Kisan Credit Card norms, standardises crop season definitionThe Reserve Bank has revamped the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme, standardizing crop season definitions for uniform loan sanctions and repa...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.24 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
FEMA probe against Apollo Hospitals, 5 directors closed after compounding order: EDA foreign exchange violation case against Apollo Hospitals and five directors has been terminated. The Reserve Bank of India issued a compo...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
RBI puts curbs on banks' sale of third-party productsThe Reserve Bank of India has prohibited third-party incentives to employees of regulated entities, while allowing banks and NBFCs to rewar...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
RBI releases final guidelines on marketing, sales incentives of financial productsRBI has prohibited third-party incentives to employees of regulated entities for selling financial products, while allowing banks and NBFCs...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Unauthorised absence by RBI official grave misconduct: Bombay HC; upholds his removalThe Bombay High Court has ruled that an Reserve Bank of India official's unauthorized absence from work is grave misconduct. The court dism...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
RBI fines Canara Bank for violations related to KYC, inactive accountsThe Reserve Bank of India has taken action against Canara Bank, slapping a substantial Rs 41.8 lakh fine for failing to comply with Know Yo...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST