RBI’s 2025 Capital Market Exposure Directions: A New Prudential Framework for Banks

Reserve Bank Functions and news, Retail Banking

Policy Context and Objectives The Reserve Bank of India has issued draft “Commercial Banks – Capital Market Exposure (CME) Directions, 2025” proposing consolidated, risk-sensitive limits on banks’ direct and aggregate exposures to capital markets, with phased implementation envisaged from April 1, 2026 subject to finalisation. The draft CME framework seeks to rationalise and unify disparate…

New Rule: e-Arrival Card Mandatory for Foreign Nationals and OCI Cardholders Traveling to India

Foreign Exchange

In a move to simplify immigration and enhance digital compliance, the Government of India has introduced mandatory online submission of the Electronic Arrival (e-Arrival) Card for all foreign nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders traveling to India. This update supports India’s ongoing initiative toward paperless and tech-enabled border processes. Key Requirement From 1…