RBI releases the draft Reserve Bank – Ombudsman Scheme, 2025 for public review until October 28. It revises the grievance redressal process for customers of regulated entities.
RBI issues draft directions to update banking norms: enhancing credit risk capital charge with granularity and transitioning to an Expected Credit Loss (ECL) provisioning framework.
The RBI has expanded its Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021, effective Nov 1, 2025, to include State and Central Co-operative Banks for dispute resolution.
RBI issues draft FEMA 2025 rules for foreign entities setting up branch, liaison, or project offices in India, easing criteria and simplifying closure process.
RBI proposes a draft External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) framework linking limits to net worth or USD 1 billion, simplifying MAMP, and easing end-use rules.
RBI released draft directions for REs on related-party lending, proposing materiality thresholds, new exemptions, and enhanced reporting. Comments due by Oct 31, 2025.
Gross GST revenue for September 2025 hit ₹1,89,017 crore, growing 9.1% year-on-year. Net revenue increased 5.0%, moderated by a 40.1% rise in refunds. Cumulative half-yearly growth reached 9.8%.
RBI releases draft directions for Transaction Accounts across all bank types, BSBD Accounts, and a circular to repeal the guidelines for large borrower credit supply.
SEBI launches two initiatives”Validated UPI Handles” with the exclusive “@valid” suffix and the “SEBI Check” tool to help investors verify registered intermediaries and prevent fraud.
RBI announced new policies including the shift to the ECL framework for banks, a risk-based deposit insurance premium, relaxed forex rules, and measures to promote the INR internationally.
