Reserve Bank Of India
RBI appoints Ravi Shankar as executive director to head statistics dept
As executive director, Shankar will oversee the Department of Statistics and Information Management
 "RBI appoints Ravi Shankar as executive director to head statistics dept")
Emerging challenges: India needs to do more to attract stable capital flows
Falling oil prices offer India short-term relief, but the RBI warns that geopolitical tensions and shifting global capital flows continue to pose financial stability risks
 "Emerging challenges: India needs to do more to attract stable capital flows")
RBI's new Integrated Ombudsman Scheme comes into effect from 1 July
The revamped framework broadens consumer grievance redressal, covering banks, eligible NBFCs, prepaid payment instrument issuers and credit information companies under a unified mechanism
Bharti Airtel's NBFC arm Airtel Money begins commercial operations
Airtel Money, which received its RBI registration in February, has started operations as a non-deposit accepting NBFC, with Bharti Airtel planning phased capital infusion
 "Bharti Airtel's NBFC arm Airtel Money begins commercial operations")
AI-driven cyberattacks emerge as top risk for banks and NBFCs, says RBI
RBI says AI-enabled cyber threats have emerged as the biggest risk facing banks and NBFCs, while also warning that the global AI investment boom could create broader financial stability concerns
 "AI-driven cyberattacks emerge as top risk for banks and NBFCs, says RBI")
RBI flags nascent stress in micro enterprises; retail loans need monitoring
Financial Stability Report says banks face funding pressure as deposits shift to costlier sources, while larger housing loans gain share and household debt continues to rise
 "RBI flags nascent stress in micro enterprises; retail loans need monitoring")
Bank NPAs fell in March; may rise under baseline case: RBI report
RBI's Financial Stability Report shows bank NPAs fell to record lows in March, though stress tests indicate a modest rise under the baseline scenario by March 2028
Banks set to book healthy treasury gains in Q1 FY27 as yields slump
Rupee sees strongest monthly rise since West Asia war started
 "Banks set to book healthy treasury gains in Q1 FY27 as yields slump")
Esma recognises Clearing Corp of India, ending 3-yr regulatory standoff
European regulator restores CCIL's access to EU market participants after RBI and ESMA signed a supervisory cooperation agreement earlier this year
 "Esma recognises Clearing Corp of India, ending 3-yr regulatory standoff")
Remain alert to external, domestic risks: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra
Preserving financial stability more important than ever, says RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra
 "Remain alert to external, domestic risks: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra")
RBI's new funding rules deal 'body blow' to Indian prop trading firms
From July 1, bank guarantees used in capital markets must be fully backed by collateral, a move expected to reduce leverage and raise funding costs
 "RBI's new funding rules deal 'body blow' to Indian prop trading firms")
Indian banks may face an AI compliance bill: Who will bear the cost?
RBI's proposed AI risk framework could raise compliance costs across banks, NBFCs and fintechs, creating new demands for audits, oversight and governance
 "Indian banks may face an AI compliance bill: Who will bear the cost?")
July 2026 bank holidays: Full state-wise list of bank closures across India
Bank customers should be aware of the bank holidays in July 2026. To prevent inconvenience, crucial banking tasks should be scheduled around these particular periods
 "July 2026 bank holidays: Full state-wise list of bank closures across India")
IIFCL plans $1 billion loan, in talks for $400 million ADB funding
IIFCL is the latest company to tap into the foreign lending market after the Reserve Bank of India introduced a series of measures to boost dollar inflows and support the rupee
 "IIFCL plans $1 billion loan, in talks for $400 million ADB funding")
India's forex reserves increase by $963 mn on back of rise in gold reserves
India's forex reserves rose by $963 million to $672.59 billion in the week ended June 19, driven by a sharp increase in gold reserves despite a decline in foreign currency assets
 "India's forex reserves increase by $963 mn on back of rise in gold reserves")
RBI proposes wider access to money markets in draft rules for NBFCs, firms
Under the draft proposals, companies will also be allowed to participate in the term money market as lenders but smaller non-bank finance firms will be excluded
 "RBI proposes wider access to money markets in draft rules for NBFCs, firms")
Tata Sons' listing hangs in balance after RBI diktat for upper-layer NBFCs
In its latest direction, the central bank has dropped a provision defining the "indirect receipt of public funds"
 "Tata Sons' listing hangs in balance after RBI diktat for upper-layer NBFCs")
Banks wait & watch as dollar-bond investors seek richer returns
Premium rose steadily after HDFC secured tightest-ever spread for an Indian lender
 "Banks wait & watch as dollar-bond investors seek richer returns")
RBI consolidates rules for outright, when-issued & short-sale G-sec trades
Draft master directions bring together rules for government securities trading, widening market access while consolidating norms on reporting, settlement and short selling
 "RBI consolidates rules for outright, when-issued & short-sale G-sec trades")
Three Indian DFIs said to plan $1.5 billion foreign debt under RBI scheme
RBI's subsidised hedging facility for external commercial borrowings lowers currency risk costs, aiming to boost dollar inflows and strengthen support for the rupee
 "Three Indian DFIs said to plan $1.5 billion foreign debt under RBI scheme")