Regulations for Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) in India

The Indian Credit Rating agencies are governed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 1999 (“the Regulations”). SEBI however recognizing the need for more stringent oversight introduced the SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 2018, which replaced the earlier regulations. These updated regulations aimed to reinforce the credibility and accountability of…

Regulatory Guidelines Governing Credit Information Companies (CIC)

The Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 is an Act to provide for regulation of credit information companies and to facilitate the efficient distribution of credit and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Reserve Bank of India and the Government of India have enacted the Credit Information Companies Regulations, 2006 (“Regulations”) and the…

Auto-replenishment of UPI Lite wallet – Inclusion under the e-mandate framework introduced

RBI today announced Automatic replenishment under the UPI Lite facility. Automatic replenishment ensures that users do not need to manually top up their UPI Lite wallets, making it easier to manage their offline transactions. This feature will be particularly beneficial for users in remote or rural areas where, internet connectivity is limited, as they can…