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Centre Exempts Banks from Section 15(1) Restriction on Unamortized EIR Expenditure

07 August 2026 at 09:30

Centre exempts banks from Section 15(1) of the Banking Regulation Act for unamortized expenditure under the RBI's Effective Interest Rate (EIR) income recognition framework notified in 2026.

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RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%

06 August 2026 at 09:19

RBI keeps the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and retains its neutral stance. Check key MPC decisions, inflation outlook, GDP growth projections, and what it means for borrowers and businesses.

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RBI appoints Smt. Monisha Chakraborty as new Executive Director

04 August 2026 at 09:33

RBI has appointed Monisha Chakraborty as Executive Director with effect from August 3, 2026. She will oversee the Foreign Exchange Department and Financial Markets Regulation Department.

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RBI Finalises New Deposit Interest Rate Rules, Effective from 1st Oct 2026

01 August 2026 at 09:29

RBI has issued final amendment directions on deposit interest rates, allowing greater flexibility in pricing bulk deposits. The revised framework will come into effect from October 1, 2026.

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Finance Ministry Releases Draft Rules for Inquiry, Adjudication and Appeals in Indian Insurance Companies

31 July 2026 at 09:28

The Finance Ministry has released draft Indian Insurance Companies (Inquiry, Adjudication and Appeal) Rules, 2026, introducing procedures for complaints, inquiries, penalties and appeals under the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act.

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Paytm Payments Bank to Be Wound Up After RBI Licence Cancellation

29 July 2026 at 09:32

The Delhi High Court has ordered the winding up of Paytm Payments Bank Limited following the RBI's cancellation of its banking licence. An Official Liquidator has been appointed to oversee the process.

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Draft Insurance Rules 2026 Released: Centre Proposes Major Overhaul of 87-Year-Old Insurance Rules

25 July 2026 at 09:33

The Centre has released Draft Insurance Rules, 2026 to replace the Insurance Rules, 1939. The proposed framework introduces reforms on transparency, governance, agent regulation, insurer oversight and premium payment norms.

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RBI Releases Draft Foreign Investment Rules 2026, Invites Public Comments Till 31st August

22 July 2026 at 07:12

RBI has released the draft Foreign Investment Rules, 2026 to replace the NDI Rules, 2019. The proposed framework aims to simplify FEMA regulations, align with FDI policy, reduce compliance burden, and enhance ease of doing business.

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RBI Enhances Fintech Oversight with SRO Framework, AI-Based Fraud Detection and Cyber Safety Measures

21 July 2026 at 09:38

Government and RBI strengthen India's fintech ecosystem with AI-based fraud detection, DPDP Act safeguards, enhanced payment security, and stronger consumer protection measures.

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UPI Crosses 55.49 Crore Users in June 2026; FY26 Transactions Hit Rs 314 Lakh Crore

21 July 2026 at 09:32

UPI crossed 55.49 crore onboarded users by June 2026, with FY 2025-26 transactions reaching 24,161.69 crore in volume and Rs 314.23 lakh crore in value.

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