Banks pass stress test, RBI flags gold loan, private credit risks

MUMBAI: Banks’ bad loans, which are at a multi-decadal low, are expected to rise marginally to 1.9% by March 2028 under a baseline scenario from 1.8% in March 2026, even as capital ratios are projected to moderate over the same period according to RBI’s bi-annual Financial Stability Report. According to the macro stress test results … Read more

Cybersecurity rules proposed for smart vehicles to prevent malware risks | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A new era of cyber threats is coming to the roads. As vehicles become smarter, with more software driving systems, the risk of malware attacks is no longer science fiction. In response, road transport ministry has proposed sweeping rules to make cybersecurity and software update management mandatory for vehicles equipped with advanced … Read more

Gold gains strategic importance as central banks hedge against geopolitical risks

The report said the motivation behind buying gold is becoming increasingly strategic Central banks across the world are increasing their gold holdings as geopolitical tensions reshape reserve management strategies, with many also planning to reduce their exposure to the US dollar over the coming decade, according to a new survey by the Official Monetary and … Read more

Reserve Bank Of India: Iran-US interim peace deal may support India’s growth but inflation and fiscal risks remain: RBI

The US-Iran peace deal could provide support to India’s economic growth by helping normalise supply chains The interim peace deal between Iran and the United States could provide support to India’s economic growth by helping normalise supply chains and easing geopolitical pressures, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its bi-annual Financial Stability Report … Read more