RBI's proposal restricting access to rupee NDDCs to banks with IFSC units could deepen lender presence in GIFT City, while offshore ETP rules signal calibrated liberalisation
The earlier defence that misconduct was the agent's independent act may not work in the future
A six-month pause would give market participants time to submit feedback, conduct impact assessments and engage in constructive consultations, according to the letter
Banks are expected to move slowly on acquisition financing as RBI's conservative norms take effect, with exposure caps, leverage limits and valuation guardrails shaping early deals
RBI's easing of ECB rules-expanding eligibility, lifting limits and removing pricing caps-is expected to spur offshore fundraising, especially as refinancing demand rises
The RBI has postponed the implementation of the UTI framework for OTC derivatives to 1 January 2027, extending timelines for reporting and allowing markets more operational flexibility
The new norms are slated to kick in from April 1
Even as bond yields eased after the policy review, supply pressure and limited relief from switches mean the 10-year yield is expected to stay firm through Q4, with cuts or liquidity support unlikely
RBI proposes allowing banks to trade forex derivatives on offshore electronic platforms under tighter safeguards, governance norms and rupee transaction restrictions
The proposed rules prohibit abusive calls, public humiliation, anonymous or excessive contact, outreach to relatives, and recovery attempts outside permitted hours
Customers must stay vigilant and avoid falling prey as mis-selling is not easy to prove
Airtel Money has secured RBI registration to function as a Type II non-deposit NBFC, with Bharti Airtel issuing the regulator's mandated disclaimer on financial soundness and liability obligations
The Union Budget 2026 proposal for a high-level banking reforms committee comes as the RBI strengthens its internal regulatory review process, sharpening focus on coordination across regulators
The central bank said the regulations were finalised after examining feedback received from stakeholders on the draft framework released on October 3, 2025
BSE, Angel One and MCX shares fell up to 10% after RBI revised capital market exposure norms. JM Financial says new rules favour banks but tighten funding for brokers
The RBI has proposed expanding reporting norms to require AD Cat-I banks to disclose all offshore related-party rupee FX derivative contracts to CCIL, with phased compliance thresholds over 24 months
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said enhancing timely and adequate formal credit access for MSMEs is a top priority, urging firms to formalise, maintain credit discipline and adopt digital payments
Despite easing after the policy review, government bond yields are expected to stay elevated in Q4 as supply pressure persists, debt switches offer limited relief and liquidity support appears unlikel
Brokerages are planning to approach the RBI to review revised capital market exposure norms, which they say could hurt proprietary trading, raise MTF funding costs and weigh on market liquidity
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