The Reserve Bank of India is proposing to allow lenders to disable certain mobile phone functions for loan defaulters, specifically for devices financed by the loan. These restrictions, effective October 2026, will be tightly regulated, excluding essential services and requiring a graduated approach. The RBI also introduced broader recovery conduct rules, including agent certification and data privacy mandates.
US stocks today: S&P 500 rises on Mideast peace hopes as oil prices dip
US stocks ended slightly higher as markets reacted to mixed corporate earnings and shifting geopolitical signals around Iran peace talks. S&P 500 and Dow rose,