How RBI’s October 2025 Policy measures Affect Depositors to Exporters
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently released its ‘Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies’, outlining reforms across banking regulation, foreign exchange, consumer protection, and financial markets. These measures reflect RBI’s twin priorities: strengthening financial stability and making regulations more business- and consumer-friendly. What’s New in Banking Regulation? * Expected Credit Loss (ECL): RBI plans…
Read article RBI Introduces Continuous Clearing in Cheque Truncation System
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken another step towards making cheque processing faster and more efficient. In its circular dated September 26, 2025, RBI announced that **Phase I of “Continuous Clearing and Settlement on Realisation in Cheque Truncation System (CTS)”** will go live from October 4, 2025. To facilitate a smooth transition to…
Read article RBI Tightens PA Rules: Capital, Merchant Due Diligence, Escrow, and Cross‑Border Caps Explained
Article:The Reserve Bank of India has issued a consolidated Master Direction regulating all Payment Aggregators that unifies rules for online, proximity (physical), and cross‑border operations, tightening norms on authorization, capital, security, KYC, and fund settlement with immediate effect from mid‑September 2025. Key changes include three PA categories (PA‑O, PA‑P, PA‑CB), fresh net‑worth thresholds, stricter merchant…
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Ombudsman Framework: Awards, Appeals, and Suspension of the Scheme
The Ombudsman Scheme provides a mechanism for passing an Award in favor of a complainant and establishes a structured right to appeal against such Awards or certain rejections; further, the scheme can be suspended by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) if necessary for regulatory reasons. Passing of an Award Right to Prefer Appeal Suspension…
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RBI’s Banking Ombudsman: Appointment, Offices, and the Centralized Grievance Hub
In India’s dynamic financial landscape, trust remains the cornerstone of banking. To safeguard this trust and strengthen customer protection, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established the **Banking Ombudsman framework**—an institutional mechanism to resolve complaints fairly, quickly, and transparently. Appointment of the Banking Ombudsman The Banking Ombudsman is a senior official appointed by the…
Licensing of Banking Companies in India: A Complete Guide to RBI’s Framework
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has transformed the way banking licenses are issued by moving to an on-tap licensing framework. This allows eligible entities to apply for licenses at any time, replacing the earlier restrictive “stop-and-go” model. The new system fosters competition, innovation, and financial inclusion while ensuring strict regulatory oversight. Universal Banks: The…
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