The revised framework enables acquisition financing and enhances lending limits against shares and REIT/InvIT units. Regulatory ceilings on listed debt-backed lending have been removed.
RBI has issued revised LBS guidelines to strengthen coordination among banks and government agencies. The framework enhances priority sector lending, credit planning, and accountability mechanisms.
RBI proposes permitting commercial banks to finance REITs subject to prudential exposure ceilings. The draft introduces safeguards to manage concentration and credit risk.
SEBI has initiated a multilingual AI-driven outreach to spread awareness about the SEBI Check Tool and validated UPI handles. The pilot aims to help investors verify payment details before transferring funds.
The RBI has issued draft guidelines extending the Kisan Credit Card tenure to six years and aligning drawing limits with actual cultivation costs. The proposal also standardizes crop seasons and expands eligible expenses for farmers.
RBI has issued draft amendment directions to standardise borrower treatment and recovery agent conduct across banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions. The move expands responsible business norms beyond select entities.
The CCI held that restricting warranty services in India to products bought from authorised distributors was unfair and discriminatory. The policy was found to limit consumer choice and deny market access to parallel importers, leading to a ₹27.38 crore penalty.
RBI has issued draft amendment directions covering advertising, marketing, DSAs, mis-selling, and dark patterns. The proposals apply to all banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions.
The Government has permitted up to 100% foreign investment in Indian insurance companies and intermediaries under the automatic route. The policy mandates IRDAI verification, resident Indian management requirements, FEMA pricing norms, and compliance with insurance laws.
The RBI has proposed raising the aggregate ceiling on unsecured advances by Urban Co-operative Banks to 20% of total loans and advances. The draft also revises definitions, individual limits, and disclosure norms to strengthen risk management and transparency.
