IntroductionThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced significant amendments to its Know Your Customer (KYC) framework to facilitate easier onboarding and periodic updation of KYC details by customers. These changes, incorporated in the Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 (updated from time to time), are aimed at streamlining procedures and reducing…
In the context of bank loans in India, security refers to the assets that a borrower pledges to a lender as a guarantee of loan repayment, mitigating the lender’s risk in case of default. Essentially, it’s a form of collateral that the lender can seize or sell if the borrower fails to meet their loan…
IntroductionAccording to the Reserve Bank of India’s Annual Report for FY 2024–25, the total value of bank frauds tripled despite a decline in the number of reported cases, indicating that frauds are becoming more sophisticated and financially damaging. Among various fraud typologies, home loan frauds remain a critical area of concern due to their multifaceted…
