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.
Government and RBI strengthen India's fintech ecosystem with AI-based fraud detection, DPDP Act safeguards, enhanced payment security, and stronger consumer protection measures.
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.
The Office of Economic Adviser will release the revised Index of Core Industries (ICI) series with base year 2022–23 on July 20, 2026.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviewed RBI's FCNR(B), ECB and OFCB swap schemes. Banks reported strong NRI participation, rising foreign currency inflows, and growing use of GIFT City for global fund mobilisation.
Finance Ministry extends additional NPS investment choices to Central Autonomous Body employees, allowing better alignment with risk and retirement goals.
The Finance Ministry has notified a 7.1% interest rate on deposits under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds for the period July 1 to September 30, 2026.
The Ministry of Finance has authorised Home First Finance Company India Ltd. to carry out Aadhaar authentication under the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002, enabling streamlined customer verification and compliance processes.
The RBI has issued the Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Credit Derivatives) Directions, 2026, enabling credit index derivatives and total return swaps on corporate bonds. Read the key changes and their impact.
RBI has withdrawn several obsolete FEMA circulars issued since 2000 as part of its regulatory simplification initiative. The move aims to improve clarity, reduce compliance burden and streamline foreign exchange regulations in India.
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