Page 2 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
RBI Assistant notification 2026 announced for 650 posts at rbi.org.in
The RBI has declared the notification for the recruitment of Assistant - Panel Year 2025 on its official website rbi.org.in. The deadline to apply online for RBI Assistant positions is Mar 8, 2026
 "RBI Assistant notification 2026 announced for 650 posts at rbi.org.in")
In-Solutions Global gets RBI's nod for domestic & cross-border PA
The approval was granted under the latest RBI Master Directions for 2025-26
 "In-Solutions Global gets RBI's nod for domestic & cross-border PA")
Don't see major impact of proposed mis-selling norms: Axis Max Life MD, CEO
Sumit Madan talks about RBI's proposed guidelines on mis-selling and their likely impact on the company and the sector, the firm's business plans going forward, among other issues
 "Don't see major impact of proposed mis-selling norms: Axis Max Life MD, CEO")
Short-term debt flows shifting from CPs to CDs on attractive returns
Rising CD yields and lower perceived risk draw investors away from CPs as banks ramp up short-term borrowings amid deposit tightness
 "Short-term debt flows shifting from CPs to CDs on attractive returns")
RBI's new loan recovery norms: NBFCs may incur extra cost to train agents
From a customer perspective, the stricter norms are welcome, industry executives said
Centre launches digital coupons for PDS in Gujarat on pilot basis
India pilots CBDC-based digital food coupons in Gujarat, enabling beneficiaries to redeem ration entitlements through programmable e₹ instead of physical grain
 "Centre launches digital coupons for PDS in Gujarat on pilot basis")
RBI curbs loans extended to brokers in blow to proprietary trading volumes
All credit facilities to securities firms will have to be backed by collateral, while lending for trading on their own account or investments by brokers will be prohibited
RBI okays Bain Capital's 41.7% stake acquisition in Manappuram Finance
With this approval, Bain Capital will be classified as a promoter of the Company and will jointly control Manappuram Finance along with the existing promoters
 "RBI okays Bain Capital's 41.7% stake acquisition in Manappuram Finance")
RBI allows NBFCs to factor DLG in determining provisions under ECL
RBI allows NBFCs to factor in default loss guarantees from lending apps while computing ECL provisions, tightening uniformity without diluting prudential safeguards
 "RBI allows NBFCs to factor DLG in determining provisions under ECL")
Bank credit growth accelerates to 14.6% in January 31 fortnight: RBI data
Bank credit rises 14.6% year-on-year in fortnight ended January 31, while deposit growth remains firm at 12.5%, RBI data show
 "Bank credit growth accelerates to 14.6% in January 31 fortnight: RBI data")
RBI allows banks to lend to REITs; bars land acquisition financing
Draft norms cap bank exposure to 49% of REIT asset value and prohibit funding for land acquisition, even if part of a project
MUFG will not need RBI approval to acquire 20% in Shriram Finance
Shriram Finance says RBI has confirmed Japan's MUFG Bank does not require prior approval for proposed 20% stake acquisition
 "MUFG will not need RBI approval to acquire 20% in Shriram Finance")
AU gets RBI nod to reappoint CEO Sanjay Agarwal for another 3 years
AU Small Finance Bank secures RBI approval to reappoint Sanjay Agarwal as MD & CEO for three years from April 19, 2026
 "AU gets RBI nod to reappoint CEO Sanjay Agarwal for another 3 years")
AU Small Finance Bank gets RBI nod to reappoint Sanjay Agarwal as MD & CEO
Agarwal first became MD of AU Financiers on February 14, 2008, and subsequently MD & CEO of AU Small Finance Bank on April 19, 2017, when the institution transitioned into a bank
Outstanding CP falls Rs 1 trillion since Aug 2025 as CD issuances rise
Investors are moving away from commercial papers towards certificates of deposit as issuances and rates rise, with banks tapping CDs to manage deposit tightness, RBI data show
 "Outstanding CP falls Rs 1 trillion since Aug 2025 as CD issuances rise")
Nomura drops April rate-cut call on firmer inflation, RBI 'stealth easing'
Last week, Nomura had assigned a 65 per cent probability that the Reserve Bank of India would cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 5 per cent
Reserve Bank of India moots rules to rein in harsh debt recovery
The proposed norms will come into effect from July 1, 2026. Feedback on the draft may be submitted by March 4, 2026
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RBI for inclusion of farm-linked technology innovations as loans
Draft KCC norms seek to include tech innovation costs in farm loans and waive collateral for agricultural credit up to Rs 2 lakh per borrower
 "RBI for inclusion of farm-linked technology innovations as loans")
An improved index: New CPI will not affect monetary policy in the near term
India's new CPI series modernises inflation measurement, reshapes RBI policy signals, and underscores the need for more market-friendly data release timings
 "An improved index: New CPI will not affect monetary policy in the near term")
RBI surprises market with aggressive pre-open dollar sales, say bankers
The rupee was headed for a largely flat open before the unexpected intervention, with Asian peers showing little reaction to the upside surprise in US payrolls