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Axis Bank sets its sights on acquisition financing, awaits RBI guidelines

According to a Bank of Baroda report, the RBI's decision has the potential to open the doors to an industry which market sources value at around $40 billion or ₹3.5 trillion

CBDC will transform cross-border payments, says Bank of Baroda MD & CEO

"BoB is currently anchoring CBDC initiatives in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India," he said. RBI is currently conducting pilot projects on CBDC

Foreign investors should turn positive on India by early 2026: Sujan Hajra

The upward revision in RBI's FY26 growth forecast signals strong confidence in India's domestic economic momentum which has consistently beaten expectations

RBI move on M&A funding likely to revive corporate credit demand

Also enable corporate sector to capture sizeable share of acquisition financing mkt

Hike in IPO financing limit: Maintain quality amid easier funding access

This short-term loan enhances the probability of allotment in oversubscribed issues, but also magnifies losses

RBI pared back forward-dollar short position to $53 billion in August

The central bank has unwound $37 billion in forward-dollar shorts since February, allowing maturities to lapse and rebalancing exposure as it manages rupee volatility and liquidity

ECL norms to have bigger impact on banks with higher unsecured loans

Expected credit loss framework to replace incurred loss model from April 2027; analysts say lenders with higher unsecured retail and microfinance exposure will see bigger provisioning impact

RBI plans stricter rules for banks, NBFCs on related-party lending

RBI proposes thresholds requiring board approval for related-party lending by regulated entities, with exemptions and stronger reporting and disclosure norms

RBI proposes market-linked framework for external commercial borrowings

Links borrowing limit with borrower's financial strength

RBI grants SRO status to Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC)

According to the central bank, it had received three applications to be recognised as self-regulatory organisations in the NBFC space, including that of the FIDC

RBI tightens gold loan rules: What changes in repayment, valuation, auction

Regulatory changes seek to ensure more discipline, transparency and protection for borrowers

RBI raises limits on loans for shares, investing in IPOs: What changes

Central bank gives investors greater access to credit and boosts participation in capital markets

The wisdom of waiting: Why RBI held back despite inflation plunging

With inflation easing to 2.6%, RBI opts for caution, saving rate cuts for later

Lending cap on large corporations lifted as RBI scraps 2016 circular

RBI has withdrawn its 2016 system-wide cap on lending to large corporates citing reduced risks, while large exposure limits for individual banks will remain in force

Wave of liberalisation sweeps banking industry as RBI eases rules

But not too many will be surprised if RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra plays the Santa Claus in December, bringing an early Christmas

Banks get 4 years to spread provisions for ECL norms, MSME relief ahead

Moreover, the regulator proposed tweaking risk weights for loan to MSME and residential housing loans, which will release capital for banks

RBI maintains repo rate at 5.5%, keeps door open for December cut

The central bank has lowered its inflation projection for FY26 to 2.6 per cent from 3.1 per cent, and for the first quarter of the next financial year to 4.5 per cent from 4.9 per cent

RBI unveils three measures to boost rupee internationalisation, expand SRVA

RBI announced lending in rupees to neighbours, transparent reference rates, and expanded SRVA use in corporate bonds and commercial papers to advance rupee internationalisation

RBI extends MTT payment timeline to six months, eases compliance rules

RBI extended the merchanting trade payment timeline to six months from four and simplified reconciliation rules for small exporters and importers to ease compliance burden

RBI examining digital phone locking as loan recovery tool, says governor

RBI is reviewing digital phone locking for missed loan repayments, balancing consumer rights, data privacy and creditors' needs as smartphone financing rises