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The Reserve Bank of India released new Master Directions on Credit Derivatives. These directives aim to introduce derivatives on credit indices and total return swaps to enhance the credit derivatives market framework.
The Reserve Bank of India conducted a 2-day Variable Rate Repo auction, allotting ₹75,021 crore at a cut-off rate of 5.26%. The total bids received amounted to ₹76,275 crore, showing strong market interest.
India’s CSIR and Brazil’s INPI have forged a collaboration focused on the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), which may have substantial implications for future bioprospecting and patent examination processes concerning traditional knowledge.
The Delhi High Court upheld a temporary nationwide blocking of the messaging platform Telegram, integrating concepts from copyright enforcement into public law. This ruling raises questions about intermediary liability and regulatory interventions based on platform architecture.
The RBI has revamped customer liability frameworks concerning electronic banking transactions, implementing new guidelines for fraud prevention.
The RBI issues stronger regulations for customer protection in digital banking, focusing on fraud prevention and compensation mechanisms.
The RBI has introduced a framework for Local Area Banks to handle fraudulent electronic banking transactions, enhancing customer protection and redressal mechanisms.
Updates to customer protection regulations involve stronger fraud prevention measures and zero liability provisions for victims of electronic banking fraud in Regional Rural Banks.
The RBI's new framework sets forth stronger customer protection measures and mandates prompt resolution for fraud-related complaints in Urban Co-operative Banks.
The RBI has revised regulations to enhance customer protection measures against electronic banking fraud in Rural Co-operative Banks.
The RBI's updated TReDS Master Direction simplifies onboarding processes for MSMEs and enhances financing efficiency.
The RBI has amended regulations to allow foreign nationals greater access to invest in listed Indian companies, expanding the investor base while maintaining necessary safeguards for sensitive investments.
The Chhattisgarh High Court denied anticipatory bail to a former IAS officer citing the influential nature of the accused and potential evidence tampering amidst ongoing investigations into corruption charges.