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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicWilful defaulters

Topic: wilful defaulters

Who are wilful defaulters & what happens to them? RBI lays out new rules

Central bank has set out norms on how to identify wilful defaulters and penal provisions associated with them to maintain 'the integrity of the financial system'.

Do RBI’s rules go easy on wilful defaulters? What latest notification has to say

RBI has issued consolidated rules on wilful defaulters, dealing with their definition and treatment, including when the controversial compromise settlement process is involved.

‘Rehabilitation path for Nirav, Mallya’ — Congress attacks PM over RBI’s ‘compromise settlements’

Party MP Jairam Ramesh asks whether Modi govt 'pressured' RBI to allow ‘compromise settlements’ or write-offs in case of wilful defaulters, demands repeal of 8 June circular.

State-run banks’ troubles increase as number of wilful defaulters goes up 14% in one year

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tells Parliament that the number of wilful defaulters who owe money to public sector banks has risen to 8,582 from 7,535.

On Camera

Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Trade deal with US likely to lift Rupee & stocks, say investors

New Delhi: India’s agreement with the US to buy $500 billion-worth of goods over five years includes an existing pipeline of projects, as well...

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.