Beyond the 2% Risk Weight: What RBI’s October 2026 Amendments Signal
Dr. Bimlesh Sharma On 7 October 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued amendments to the capital adequacy directions applicable to commercial banks, small finance banks, payments banks and All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs). The amendments prescribe a 2% risk weight for specified trade exposures to Qualified Central Counterparties (QCCPs)arising from OTC derivatives, exchange-traded […]