The Reserve Bank of India has relaxed norms for business accounts. Customers can now open current, cash credit, and overdraft accounts more easily. The aggregate exposure limit for opening these accounts without restriction has been raised. New rules will be effective from April 2026. Banks will have specific criteria for maintaining accounts with higher exposures.
Localisation lens on 500 most-imported items: DPIIT analysing data; move aims to reduce country’s import bill
The Indian government is scrutinizing over 500 imported products, including machinery, fertilizers, and electronics, to identify opportunities for domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign