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RBI Approves Japan’s SMBC for Wholly-Owned Subsidiary in India

Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation gets RBI's in-principle nod to set up a local subsidiary, following the 2013 foreign bank scheme. Learn about the capital requirements and implications.

India’s Wholesale Inflation Rises to 0.83% in December 2024

India's wholesale price inflation increased to 0.83% in December, driven by rising food and fuel prices. Retail inflation also climbed, posing a challenge for policymakers.

RBI: 98.39% of ₹2000 Banknotes Returned Since Withdrawal

The Reserve Bank of India reports that over 98% of ₹2000 notes have been returned. See the latest figures and how to exchange remaining notes.

COAI Backs SIM-Binding for WhatsApp, Telegram to Curb Fraud

India's telecom body supports new rule linking messaging apps to your SIM card for security. WhatsApp Web users to face 6-hour auto logouts.

India to Merge 12 Public Banks Into 4 Mega Lenders for $5T Economy

Government plans banking consolidation to create world-class lenders capable of supporting India's growth. No layoffs or branch closures promised.

Microfinance Crisis: 5 Million Borrowers Lose Access as Loans Drop 17%

India's microfinance sector shrinks for sixth straight quarter with ₹3.39 trillion portfolio, pushing millions out of formal credit despite improved risk metrics.

Paytm Gets Final RBI Nod as Payment Aggregator – Key Benefits

Paytm Payments Services receives RBI authorization to operate as Payment Aggregator, enabling merchant onboarding and payment processing for business growth.

RBI Plans Monthly Balance of Payments Data Release for Better Insights

RBI to provide monthly BoP data with 40-day lag, helping investors and policymakers make faster decisions in volatile global markets.

RBI, ECB to Link UPI with Europe’s TIPS for Faster Cross-Border Payments

India and Europe advance UPI-TIPS integration to enable instant cross-border payments between India and Euro Area, streamlining remittances and international transactions.

RBI, ECB Launch UPI-TIPS Cross-Border Payment Link Initiative

India and Eurozone partner to enable instant cross-border payments through UPI-TIPS linkage, revolutionizing remittances between regions.

India’s Forex Reserves Hit $692.58 Billion as Gold Soars

India's foreign exchange reserves surge $5.54 billion to $692.58 billion with gold reserves jumping $5.34 billion. RBI confident about external sector resilience.

RBI Prioritizes Financial Stability Over Short-Term Growth: Governor

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizes financial stability as top priority, addresses rupee depreciation, and projects strong banking sector growth with global ambitions.