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RBI opens term money market to AIFIs, housing finance companies
The Reserve Bank of India has opened the term money market to All India Financial Institutions and housing finance companies, allowing them to borrow and lend. Prudential borrowing limits for primary dealers have also been significantly increased. These moves aim to deepen market participation and improve liquidity, ultimately strengthening monetary policy transmission by linking short-term and long-term interest rates.
RBI proposes to further enhance money market participation, liquidity
The Reserve Bank of India is proposing new guidelines to boost participation and liquidity in the term money market, allowing entities to set their own lending limits with board approval. Additionally, the RBI has issued draft directions to consolidate existing rules for government securities trading in the secondary market. These moves aim to enhance clarity and streamline operations for all stakeholders.
RBI draft allows AIFIs, HFCs to borrow from call money
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed allowing All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) and housing finance companies (HFCs) to borrow in the term money market, while also increasing borrowing limits for standalone primary dealers to strengthen liquidity and market participation.
Sterling Bank selects Infosys Finacle SaaS platform for its transformation program
Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys, and Sterling Bank of Asia (Sterling Bank), one of the most progressive banks in the Philippines, today announced the bank's decision to select Infosys Finacle Software-as-a Service (SaaS) platform for its transformation program. Sterling Bank has opted to leverage the Finacle Core Banking, Finacle Customer Data Hub, Finacle Trade Finance, and Finacle Origination solutions for its requirements. Through this strategic collaboration with Infosys Finacle, Sterling Bank expects to enhance the experience of both employees and customers, maintain high standards of availability and reliability in its banking services, and reduce operational complexity through automation and digitization, thereby supporting its future growth.

Infosys wins digital banking deal from Philippines lender Sterling Bank
Sterling Bank of Asia will adopt Infosys Finacle's cloud-based banking platform as it upgrades its core banking systems, adding to Infosys' growing presence in Southeast Asia.
Nifty June futures trade at premium
HDFC Bank (India), Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) were the top traded contract.
Stocks to Watch today: Airtel, Adani Power, Vedanta, Rajesh Exports, IRFC
Stocks to watch today: Bharti Airtel, Adani Power, Vedanta, Rajesh Exports, HCLTech, IRFC, Swiggy, Bandhan Bank, Torrent Power, Hindustan Copper, Tata Steel, and others will be in focus today.

IRFC OFS opens for retail investors today — All you need to know
The government's divestment drive continues to gain momentum as the IRFC stake sale comes after the recent OFS' in Coal India, Central Bank of India, NLC India, NHPC and General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC).
RBI might have just handed Tata Sons a leeway on listing
The RBI has seemingly removed a contentious definition of indirect public funds received by non-bank financiers, in what can be seen as a breather to Tata Sons on a mandatory listing.
RBI mandates kill switch for AI models at banks, introduces comprehensive model risk framework
The Reserve Bank of India is implementing stringent rules for banks and financial entities using Artificial Intelligence. A new draft framework mandates 'kill switches' for AI models, ensuring immediate shutdown if errors occur. Banks must also ensure human oversight, disclose AI use to customers, and manage risks associated with third-party AI providers. Board-level accountability for AI governance is a key focus, with a risk-based approach to model oversight.
RBI mandates kill switch for AI models at banks, introduces comprehensive model risk framework
The Reserve Bank of India is implementing stringent rules for banks and financial entities using Artificial Intelligence. A new draft framework mandates 'kill switches' for AI models, ensuring immediate shutdown if errors occur. Banks must also ensure human oversight, disclose AI use to customers, and manage risks associated with third-party AI providers. Board-level accountability for AI governance is a key focus, with a risk-based approach to model oversight.
Nifty June futures trade at premium
HDFC Bank (India) Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services were the top traded contract.