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Rupee, govt bonds weaken on muted global risk sentiment; FX hits record

The rupee slipped amid muted global risk appetite and firm US yields, though RBI intervention helped cap losses, while forex reserves hit a new record of $725.7 billion

Rupee, govt bonds weaken on muted global risk sentiment; FX hits record
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

SBI in talks with Japanese lenders for acquisition financing: C S Setty

It has nearly ₹1 trn capacity to lend towards this segment; bank to file prospectus with Sebi by March for SBI MF IPO

SBI in talks with Japanese lenders for acquisition financing: C S Setty
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

Brokers seek six-month pause on RBI curbs on bank lending, document shows

A six-month pause would give market ‌participants time ​to submit feedback, ​conduct impact assessments and engage in constructive consultations, according to the letter

Brokers seek six-month pause on RBI curbs on bank lending, document shows
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies

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

Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

RBI defers UTI framework for OTC derivative transactions to January 2027

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

RBI defers UTI framework for OTC derivative transactions to January 2027
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 7:40 PM IST

Datanomics: OTP scams topped cyber fraud as Telangana became a hotspot

The new norms are slated to kick in from April 1

Datanomics: OTP scams topped cyber fraud as Telangana became a hotspot
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

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
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 5:57 PM IST

In-Solutions Global gets RBI's nod for domestic & cross-border PA

In-Solutions Global Ltd (ISG) on Monday announced that it has received regulatory authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) across all three Payment Aggregator categories - online, physical or offline and cross-border. The approval was granted under the latest RBI Master Directions for 2025-26. With these approvals, ISG joins a select group of non-bank ecosystem players enabled to support merchant payments across domestic and international channels through a unified and fully compliant framework, the company said in a statement. Together, the three licences allow ISG to offer enterprises, banks, marketplaces and digital platforms a single payment aggregation stack capable of managing online transactions, in-person payments and cross-border import-export flows within a unified onboarding and settlement environment. Adelia Castelino, Co-founder and Managing Director, ISG said, "As India's digital commerce and cross-border trade accelerate, merchants and financial institution

In-Solutions Global gets RBI's nod for domestic & cross-border PA
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 4:54 PM IST

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
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 11:59 PM IST

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
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

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

RBI's new loan recovery norms: NBFCs may incur extra cost to train agents
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

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
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 10:35 PM IST

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 curbs loans extended to brokers in blow to proprietary trading volumes
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 7:56 AM IST

RBI okays Bain Capital's 41.7% stake acquisition in Manappuram Finance

Gold loan financier Manappuram Finance on Saturday said it has received final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the proposed acquisition up to 41.66 per cent of the company's paid-up equity capital / convertible instruments by affiliates of Bain Capital-- BC Asia Investments XXV Ltd and BC Asia Investments XIV Ltd. The RBI approval, communicated on February 13, 2026, is in connection with the definitive agreements executed on March 20, 2025, under which Bain Capital committed to invest approximately Rs 4,385 crore to acquire an 18 per cent stake on a fully diluted basis through preferential allotment of equity shares and warrants at a price of Rs 236 per share, Manappuram Finance said in a statement. The transaction also triggers a mandatory open offer for the purchase of an additional 26 per cent stake from public shareholders at Rs 236 per share, in accordance with the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, it said. With this ...

RBI okays Bain Capital's 41.7% stake acquisition in Manappuram Finance
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

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
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

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
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

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

RBI allows banks to lend to REITs; bars land acquisition financing
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 11:54 PM IST

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
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 8:10 PM IST

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
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 8:02 PM IST

AU Small Finance Bank gets RBI nod to reappoint Sanjay Agarwal as MD & CEO

AU Small Finance Bank, the first SFB in over a decade to receive in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to transition into a universal bank, on Friday announced RBI's nod for the reappointment of Sanjay Agarwal as its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer. The reappointment for a further period of 3 years is effective April 19, 2026, the bank said in a statement. This follows earlier approvals from the Board on October 17, 2025, and shareholders on December 26, 2025, subject to RBI's confirmation, it said. 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, it said. Since then, each of his terms -including the ongoing one from April 19, 2023 to April 18, 2026, has been approved by RBI, it said. This latest approval marks his third consecutive RBI-sanctioned term post conversion, underscoring long-term stability, strong ...

AU Small Finance Bank gets RBI nod to reappoint Sanjay Agarwal as MD & CEO
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 5:00 PM IST