Tag: RBI
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Top five triggers for Indian stock market this week: Q2 FY26 results to trade deals
Overview: What could move Indian equities next week The Sensex and Nifty closed the week with a notch of losses, extending a decline for the second consecutive session, even as both benchmarks posted their strongest monthly performance in seven months. As India steps into a new week, investors will be scanning a mix of domestic…
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RBI 3-Hour Cheque Clearance: Same-Day Processing Comes to Indian Banks
What the RBI’s 3-Hour Cheque Clearance Means India’s central bank is steering cheque transactions toward a faster, more predictable settlement timeline. The RBI has announced a framework that aims to clear many cheque transactions within about three hours of deposit. This marks a significant shift from the traditional two-day or longer waiting period that many…
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3-Hour Cheque Clearance Takes Off: RBI Pilot and Banks’ Next-Day Rollout
What is the 3-Hour Cheque Clearance? India’s financial system is moving toward speeding up how quickly cheques are converted into cash. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a framework aimed at clearing cheques within about three hours. In parallel, private lenders have signaled support for faster processing. The combination could reduce the traditional…
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3-Hour Cheque Clearance: RBI and Banks Roll Out Cheques
What is changing with 3-Hour Cheque Clearance? India’s cheque processing landscape is evolving. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a 3-hour cheque clearance framework, aiming to convert cheque deposits into available cash within a few hours rather than the traditional 24- to 48-hour window. This shift could significantly improve cash flow for individuals…
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RBI CCS: Cheque Clearing in Hours, Not Days
RBI CCS: Cheque Clearing in Hours, Not Days The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is rolling out a tech-driven upgrade in cheque processing called the Continuous Cheque Clearing System (CCS). This system aims to replace the traditional, time-consuming cheque clearing with a faster, more predictable timeline. The rollout is being implemented in two phases, with…
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RBI CCS: Continuous Check Clearing in Hours for Banks
What is RBI CCS? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced the Continuous Check Clearing System (CCS) to reinvent how cheques are processed. Historically, cheque clearances could stretch over days; with the new CCS, cheques submitted within the designated banking hours begin a continuous processing cycle, aiming to credit the recipient’s cash account within…
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From UPI to Bank Loans: Key Rule Changes Starting Oct 1, 2025
Overview: What changes kick in today? Starting October 1, 2025, India is rolling out a series of major regulatory updates spanning digital payments, banking, pension schemes, transport bookings, energy pricing, and online gaming. These changes are designed to tighten security, improve transparency, and align consumer protections with evolving technology and market practice. Below is a…
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RBI Deputy Governor Appointment: Shirish Chandra Murmu Named Deputy Governor
RBI Deputy Governor Appointment: Shirish Chandra Murmu Named Deputy Governor In a move that underscores the government’s ongoing leadership transition at India’s central bank, the Union Cabinet’s Appointments Committee approved the nomination of Shirish Chandra Murmu as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Murmu is set to assume the post for a…
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Shirish Chandr Murmu Appointed RBI Deputy Governor
Shirish Chandr Murmu Appointed RBI Deputy Governor In a development that shapes India’s central banking landscape, the government announced the appointment of Shirish Chandr Murmu as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. The decision, taken after due process by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), grants Murmu a fixed term of…
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PhonePe Faces ₹21 Lakh Fine from RBI: Understanding the Reasons
Introduction In a significant move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a fine of ₹21 lakh on PhonePe Limited, one of India’s leading digital payment firms. This action raises important questions about compliance and regulatory practices within the fast-evolving financial technology sector. What Led to the Fine? The monetary penalty was primarily imposed…