Page 12 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
Banks can extend collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh to MSEs: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended the directions related to 'Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector'
 "Banks can extend collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh to MSEs: RBI")
Stable environment: Base-year revisions may not have immediate implications
The RBI's MPC held rates steady, citing improved growth and benign inflation, while announcing regulatory steps to boost credit flow and strengthen digital payment safety
Co-operative banks: RBI's inclusivity pitch runs into regulatory dilemma
The RBI needs to think out of the box vis-a-vis cooperative banks
 "Co-operative banks: RBI's inclusivity pitch runs into regulatory dilemma")
Surge in gold loans not a cause for concern, says Reserve Bank of India
Banks are shifting from unsecured loans to gold-backed lending amid rising gold prices, but RBI says low LTVs and limited exposure pose no systemic risk
 "Surge in gold loans not a cause for concern, says Reserve Bank of India")
PSL classification issue is not a system-wide problem: RBI Governor
Apex bank will issue revised instructions to banks on KCC scheme
 "PSL classification issue is not a system-wide problem: RBI Governor")
RBI nod to direct bank lending to Reits may expedite asset growth
Industry executives note that REITs raise debt by issuing securities subscribed to by mutual funds and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs)
 "RBI nod to direct bank lending to Reits may expedite asset growth")
RBI moves to push credit delivery, doubles collateral-free loans to MSMEs
Guv says move is 'indexation for inflation'
 "RBI moves to push credit delivery, doubles collateral-free loans to MSMEs")
RBI to roll out risk-based premium model for deposit insurance from April
The Reserve Bank of India will replace the flat-rate deposit insurance premium with a risk-based framework from April 2026, aiming to reward stronger banks and encourage better risk management
RBI eases norms for small NBFCs, exempts non-customer-facing firms
The Reserve Bank of India has eased compliance for low-risk NBFCs by exempting certain non-customer-facing firms from registration and proposing to drop prior approval norms for branch expansion
Macro fundamentals, including external sector, are strong and healthy: RBI
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says India's macro fundamentals and external sector remain robust as borrowing, liquidity and rate outlook stay comfortable
 "Macro fundamentals, including external sector, are strong and healthy: RBI")
RBI sets up committee to review business correspondent guidelines
The Reserve Bank of India has constituted a committee to review the regulatory framework for business correspondents, with draft guideline amendments to be released soon for public consultation
 "RBI sets up committee to review business correspondent guidelines")
RBI proposes Rs 25,000 compensation for small-value digital frauds
Under a proposed one-time framework, RBI plans to compensate customers for small-value digital frauds up to Rs 25,000, with the central bank and banks sharing the cost
 "RBI proposes Rs 25,000 compensation for small-value digital frauds")
RBI announces stricter fraud rules, mis-selling curbs to protect bank users
The central bank proposed draft rules to curb mis-selling, cap losses from unauthorised digital transactions and tighten recovery practices as part of a wider push to strengthen customer protection
 "RBI announces stricter fraud rules, mis-selling curbs to protect bank users")
India not selling US Treasury holdings despite forex fluctuations: RBI Guv
The country's holdings of long-term US debt had dropped to a five-year low of $174 billion as of November, down 26 per cent from a 2023 peak, according to US government data
 "India not selling US Treasury holdings despite forex fluctuations: RBI Guv")
Govt bond yields harden by 4 bps after RBI MPC keeps policy rate unchanged
10-year benchmark yield rose to 6.69% after MPC holds rates and RBI refrains from announcing fresh OMOs
 "Govt bond yields harden by 4 bps after RBI MPC keeps policy rate unchanged")
RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains 'neutral' stance
RBI MPC February meeting: In its policy meeting, which took place between February 4-6, the committee continued with the 'neutral' stance
 "RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains 'neutral' stance")
RBI's $10 billion FX swap auction garners 2.5 times subscription
The central bank accepted 118 bids at the FX swap auction with the premium cut-off set at 7.48 rupees. A total of 317 bids worth $25.03 billion were received
Lenders ask RBI to relax liquidity rules amid growing loan demand
Lenders are seeking permission to free up some of the cash they have to park with the Reserve Bank of India for short-term financial stress requirements
RBI MPC meet begins: Will RBI keep rates unchanged after US trade deal?
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has started its three-day meeting today; the central bank will announce its policy decision, including on interest rates, on February 6
RBI to start 3-day deliberations on interest rate from Wednesday
The decision of RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra-headed six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will be announced on Friday