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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: Reserve Bank of India

Kerala woman wants SC to declare her non-believer — ‘left Islam, but it still hinders inheritance’

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Notices, fines, court case & now a limited ban — RBI-Kotak relationship has been fraught for years

RBI Wednesday banned Kotak Mahindra Bank from taking on new customers through digital channels & from issuing new credit cards. Violations had to do with strength of bank’s IT infra.

‘Extreme weather along with geopolitical tensions could pose risk to India’s inflation,’ says RBI

While alignment with the inflation target is gradually occurring, incoming data will provide greater clarity and confidence on the disinflation path, the RBI said.

RBI imposes Rs 75,000 penalty on Rajapalayam Co-operative Urban Bank for non-compliance

RBI said that it found, inter alia, that the bank had violated the provisions of section 47A (1) (c) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

Paytm shares rise by 5% as NPCI allows digital payments through third-party apps

The license, granted by the country's payments authority, came as Paytm Payments Bank will cease to operate on 15 March, following regulatory action due to non-compliance with certain norms.

RBI report reveals Ombudsman Office received 7 lakh complaints in 2022-23

This report is the first stand-alone report under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS), 2021.

Why RBI, SEBI have cracked whip on JM Financial & what investment bank said in its defence

RBI has barred JM Financial's NBFC subsidiary from issuing loans against shares & debentures, while SEBI has barred parent firm from being lead manager for any fresh IPO or debt issue.

SubscriberWrites: Veracity in financial stability report’s NPA with RBI

A Financial Stability Report (FSR) is a bi-annual survey by a nation's central bank to highlight the vulnerability and risks in the existing financial system

‘Credibility, transparency’ — why RBI & Election Commission had opposed electoral bonds scheme in 2017

Both bodies flagged concerns before scheme's introduction, fearing it may be seen as 'facilitating' money laundering or that it could violate provisions under Representation of People Act.

Uncertainty over food & oil prices — why India, like other countries, held its policy rates steady

Most global central banks acknowledge easing in inflation but note it remains above target. Recent geopolitical disruptions also pose upside risk to inflation, a view held by RBI as well.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.