RBI’s New Risk-Based Deposit Insurance Plan to Boost Bank Stability

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The action will promote a more resilient financial system by rewarding safer institutions with reduced insurance costs. Conversely, a greater cost burden on weaker banks can also make it more difficult for them to compete. In deposit insurance, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)‘s proposal to replace the long-standing flat-rate premiums banks currently pay with … Read more

RBI Grants FIDC Self-Regulatory Status for NBFCs

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The expectation is that self-regulatory organizations would assist in creating industry best practices and standards and make sure that members follow them. FIDC Gains SRO Status The Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) was awarded “self-regulatory organization” status by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday in an effort to promote regulatory compliance in the … Read more

RBI Keeps Dovish Stance, High Threshold for Further Rate Cuts

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Since the RBI incorporates incoming data printouts into its response function, its wait-and-watch strategy is generally wise. RBI Unveils Banking Reforms Ultimately, this strategy proved to be more intriguing than any market participant had expected. As widely anticipated, there was no rate cut, and the position remained unaltered. The dull part, however, comes to an … Read more

Market watch: 6 key takeaways for equity investors from RBI MPC decision

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While JM Financial said that the MPC’s statement would be crucial regardless of whether it maintains the present position or indicates future easing, a note by Nuvama stated that the RBI may first assess the effect of GST rationalization on consumption before proposing a rate decrease. During the next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) review, the … Read more

Delhi HC on Currency Redesign and RBI

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The Blind Graduates Forum of India, the All India Confederation of the Blind, George Abraham, a visually impaired person, and Rohit Dandriyal and Rahul Kumar are among the petitioners. Court Limits Currency Redesign While hearing a lawsuit seeking the introduction of ₹50 notes with unique identification features for visually challenged people, the Delhi High Court … Read more

RBI Urges Banks to Cut Fees and Penalties

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The action comes amid a renewed push by Indian banks to expand into retail lending in recent years, after a wave of corporate loan failures that left several bankrupt. RBI Pushes Banks’ Fees According to persons familiar with the situation, the central bank of India is pressuring lenders to reduce costs for certain consumer items, … Read more