Digital payments have become the backbone of everyday financial activity in India. UPI transfers, mobile banking, card payments and internet banking now handle millions of transactions daily. While this shift has made payments faster and more convenient, it has also increased the exposure of individuals and businesses to digital fraud.
Recognising this risk, the Reserve…
Digital payments have changed how people manage money in India. After getting used to groceries and meals arriving within minutes, many borrowers now expect the same speed from lenders, and the loan industry has adapted quickly.
Messages offering “instant credit” often appear as soon as someone checks their phone. Several apps promise approval in minutes…
Forex transactions in India may soon become more flexible, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued draft directions proposing wider operational freedom for authorised participants in the forex market.
The proposed changes are designed to simplify how banks and standalone primary dealers hedge risks, manage their balance sheets and carry out market-making activities.…
In recent weeks, messages circulating on social media have claimed that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will stop dispensing ₹500 notes from ATMs, or discontinue their circulation altogether, by March 2026. These claims have led to avoidable concern among the public.
The government has formally clarified that no such decision has been taken. The…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 percent, marking the fourth rate cut since February. While the move is aimed at supporting economic activity, it has direct implications for depositors, particularly those who depend on fixed deposits (FDs) for steady income.
How the rate cut…
In a move that could define the economic tone for the rest of 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has frontloaded a hefty 50-basis-point repo rate cut - its third straight reduction - signaling that growth is now the top priority. With inflation under control and global headwinds easing, this feels like a moment…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued two important draft circulars on 23rd May 2025, these draft circulars aim to improve customer convenience in managing dormant accounts and updating Know Your Customer (KYC) details. These revisions mark a major step forward in inclusive banking, especially for rural populations and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) beneficiaries.…

