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RBI finalises regulatory sandbox framework for innovation in fintech firms

If a fintech firm requires interface with a core banking system for example, a real-time and scaleable model of it will be made available

RBI finalises regulatory sandbox framework for innovation in fintech firms
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Neha AlawadhiRomita Majumdar New Delhi/Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday released the final ‘enabling framework for regulatory sandbox,’ taking into account inputs received after a consultation process that began in April. 

The framework will likely be a positive step for financial technology start-ups and companies looking to innovate in the fast changing and highly regulated sector.  

The regulatory sandbox allows live testing of new products or services in a controlled or test regulatory environment. 

For this, the regulators may or may not permit certain regulatory relaxations for the limited purpose of testing, the RBI framework says.  Essentially, if a fintech company’s business