Financial Regulation – Page 2

RBI Blocks Defaulting Borrowers from Buying Back Distressed Assets in Regulatory Crackdown

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened its regulatory grip on the financial sector by barring banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) from selling acquired stressed assets back to…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 17, 2026

Business Insights

Supreme Court Upholds PMC Bank Merger with Unity Small Finance Bank, Validating RBI Reconstruction Plan

The Supreme Court has cleared the merger of troubled PMC Bank with Unity Small Finance Bank to protect depositors and restore banking stability.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 13, 2026

Emerging Market

Klarna Seeks U.S. Bank Charter in Strategic Shift Toward Traditional Banking

Klarna is pursuing a U.S. bank charter, marking a strategic shift from BNPL to traditional banking to diversify revenue and reduce third-party reliance.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 6, 2026

Economy

RBI Signals Currency Stability as Gold Loan Market Draws Regulatory Scrutiny

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Thursday that downward pressure on the rupee is beginning to subside, even as the central bank issued a stern warning regarding the…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 5, 2026

Economy

Sebi Overhauls Open Market Buy-back Norms: What Investors Need to Know

Sebi's new open market buy-back rules, effective August 2026, reshape investor opportunities and corporate capital allocation.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 4, 2026

Market

Sebi’s Celebrity Endorsement Proposal Sparks Debate Over Mutual Fund Marketing

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has ignited a significant industry debate by proposing a policy shift that would permit mutual fund houses to utilize celebrity endorsements for…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 1, 2026

Economy

IRDAI Set to Unveil Landmark Insurance Distribution Reform Framework

IRDAI is launching a major reform to modernize insurance distribution in India, promising enhanced policyholder protection and transparency.

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 28, 2026