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RBI tightens foreign exchange rules ending new money changer licenses

Economy
Published on 6 May 2026
RBI tightens foreign exchange rules ending new money changer licenses

Fresh money changer licenses are now off the table

The Reserve Bank of India has rolled out revised norms for foreign exchange dealings, stopping the issuance of fresh licenses for money changers. The update is designed to streamline authorization for authorized persons and broaden the principal-agent framework for providing forex services, reshaping how these operations are authorized and conducted across the market.

  • RBI stops issuing fresh licenses for money changers
  • Authorization for authorized persons is set to be streamlined
  • Principal-agent model extended for forex service delivery
  • Regime shift could affect market access and operations
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