In an era where information travels faster than strategy, reputation has become the most fragile yet most valuable asset an organization possesses. Whether in banking, insurance, manufacturing or technology, reputation defines stakeholder confidence, customer loyalty, and investor trust. For India’s 6.3 crore small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as large corporates, reputational capital often…
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), the industry body representing all SEBI-registered Asset Management Companies (AMCs) announced the election of its new Chairman and Vice Chairman on September 4, 2025. Mr. Sundeep Sikka, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited, has been elected as Chairman, while Mr. Vishal…
For years, Indian banks treated deposit operations as relatively “safe” compared to the messy world of loan books. That comfort is gone. A surge in mule accounts, legitimate bank accounts commandeered or rented to launder proceeds of cybercrime has shifted operational risk from loans to deposits. Senior bankers are tightening KYC and continuous due diligence…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a crucial set of technical clarifications to its Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) for regulated entities (REs), signalling a sharper focus on operational robustness, regulatory harmonization and market-wide cyber hygiene. This move is timely and necessary, given the increasing frequency of cyber incidents that…
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so too do the risks. According to IBM’s just-released Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025, the global average cost of a data breach has reached an all-time high of $4.59 million, a 1.6% increase from last year, and a staggering 15.3% jump compared to 2020. The data,…
Indian cities face a defining crossroads: invest now in resilient, low-carbon infrastructure or risk spiraling losses from climate shocks. According to a major new World Bank report, India must direct over $2.4 trillion more than ₹200 lakh crore into climate-ready urban infrastructure by 2050 to safeguard its rapidly growing cities. The report, “Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities…
Trend Micro’s newly released “2025 Cyber-Risk Report” paints stark picture of India’s threat landscape. Leveraging telemetry from 850,000 sensors and three trillion daily threat queries, the study finds that India has vaulted into the world’s top three targets across every major attack vector, with adversaries weaponizing generative-AI to automate phishing, create deep-fakes and mutate malware…
In a move to enhance consumer safeguards and curb potential abuses in online banking, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced draft guidelines that prohibit banks from displaying third-party products on their digital platforms while mandating explicit customer approval and robust risk assessments. Unveiled on July 22, 2025, as part of the “Digital Banking…
In a move aimed at curbing identity fraud and enhancing security in Aadhaar-based banking transactions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a fresh compliance framework for Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) operators. The new norms, issued via circular on 27 June 2025, will come into effect from 1 January 2026. Under the new…
India’s cybersecurity establishment is entering a new phase of urgency, as AI-fueled cyber threats escalate in volume and complexity. A recent Rapid7 panel featuring top CISOs from sectors like finance, telecom and public infrastructure revealed growing concerns around deepfakes, autonomous malware and adversarial AI, which are quickly outpacing traditional defence systems. Executives from Indian organizations…
