RBI delays capital market exposure rules for banks. The Reserve Bank of India has pushed back the implementation of Amendment Directions on Capital Market Exposures by three months to July 1, 2026, responding to concerns from banks and industry stakeholders. The central bank also clarified acquisition finance guidelines to include mergers and amalgamations while restricting financing to non-financial target companies. Banks can now finance capital market intermediaries for proprietary trading against full cash collateral. These measures aim to enable corporate acquisitions, rationalize lending limits for individuals against securities, and establish clearer frameworks for CMI financing. The deferment provides breathing room for market participants to align operations with new regulations.
