BANKING & FINANCE
RBI Okays NBFC Account Aggregator Interoperability By December 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will enable interoperability among NBFC account aggregators, allowing customers to aggregate financial information held across different account aggregators through a single account aggregator. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the measure, aimed at improving the flow and accessibility of financial information, will be implemented by December 31, 2026. The central […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Oct 7, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
RBI Flags Five Priorities To Safeguard Financial Stability As Risks Emerge
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has identified five priorities for policymakers to strengthen financial stability as the global financial system faces increasingly interconnected and cross-border risks. Speaking at the Fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave in a special address on preserving financial stability in an evolving world, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said financial stability was not […]
CW Bureau
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Oct 3, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
RBI Backs Fintech As Key Strategic Partner To Develop Next-Gen System
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is positioning fintech not merely as an industry under regulation but as a strategic partner in building the next generation of India’s financial system, with artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technology and tokenisation emerging as key areas of focus. Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 10, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged At 5.25%, Retains Neutral Policy Stance
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday left the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for the second consecutive policy review, opting to balance inflation risks against a resilient domestic economy amid an increasingly uncertain global environment. The six-member monetary policy committee (MPC), chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, unanimously voted to maintain the […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 5, 2026
ECONOMY
GJEPC Urges RBI To Ease Banking Norms For Gem & Jewel Exporters
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex trade body for the gem and jewellery industry, has urged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to introduce a series of banking and regulatory reforms to improve the competitiveness of India’s gem and jewellery exports. The recommendations focus on improving exporters’ access to working capital, […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 26, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
RBI Holds Rates At 5.25% As Inflation Risks Rise Amid Global Supply Shocks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday left the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously voting to maintain the status quo as it navigates a complex mix of rising inflation risks and slowing global growth. The six-member MPC also retained its neutral policy stance, keeping the Standing […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Jun 5, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
RBI, ECB Strengthen Central Banking Ties With Renewed Cooperation Pact
The Reserve Bank of India and the European Central Bank have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening cooperation in the field of central banking, signalling stronger institutional engagement between India and the Euro area amid evolving global financial dynamics. The MoU was signed by Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, […]
CW Bureau
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May 11, 2026