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RBI Sets Out Near Real-Time, Tech-Led Supervision for Digital Finance

Leaders say faster digital risks require near‑continuous oversight to protect stability and customers.

Overview

  • Governor Sanjay Malhotra called for off‑site, data‑driven surveillance using CIMS, DAKSH and the SDQI, with deeper use of SupTech and AI tools under clear human accountability.
  • Deputy Governor Swaminathan J warned that growth, misinformation and liquidity stress can emerge within hours, pressing banks to maintain year‑round discipline and faster incident escalation.
  • The RBI stressed ecosystem‑level mapping of dependencies on common cloud, payments and data providers, with cross‑supervisor cooperation and accountability staying with regulated entities even when work is outsourced.
  • Supervisors highlighted stronger governance of data, models and AI, seeking explainability, fairness and clear ownership of outcomes when algorithms drive decisions.
  • Policy signals favor corrective engagement over immediate penalties, with a focus on customer protection, counter‑fraud collaboration through shared analytics and capacity building across regulators and industry.