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Finance & Markets02 / 09

Reserve Bank of India proposes new leverage ratio for global banks

The historic stone facade of the Reserve Bank of India headquarters building in Mumbai viewed from the street level.
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What happened

The Reserve Bank of India has released a proposal requiring globally systemic important banks to maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 3.5 percent. The framework also includes a requirement for an additional buffer beyond this minimum threshold.

Why it matters

This adjustment forces major financial institutions in India to recalibrate their capital planning and risk management strategies to meet stricter leverage constraints.

Bigger picture

The proposal aligns with international regulatory efforts to enhance the capital adequacy of financial institutions deemed vital to the global economy.

Watch next

Monitor for the finalized implementation timeline and specific regulatory guidance regarding the additional buffer requirement.

Finance & Markets09 / 09

Reserve Bank of India rejects Religare Enterprises' corporate demerger proposal

An exterior view of the Reserve Bank of India central office building featuring neoclassical architecture in a business district.
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What happened

The Reserve Bank of India has formally rejected the demerger plan proposed by Religare Enterprises. The company received notice of the denial on August 6, 2026. The regulator did not disclose the specific reasoning behind the decision in its initial communication.

Why it matters

The rejection stalls the company’s planned corporate restructuring. Because the demerger was contingent on regulatory approval, Religare must now revisit its organizational structure and internal compliance strategies to address the regulator's stance.

Bigger picture

The decision underscores the significant gatekeeping role of financial regulators in India, where major corporate restructuring efforts remain subject to strict oversight and mandatory approval processes.

Watch next

Monitor Religare Enterprises for upcoming statements regarding its revised corporate strategy or any potential attempts to address regulatory concerns.

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