RBI, European Central Bank sign revised agreement on information exchange, central banking ties
ET Online May 10, 2026 11:57 PM
Synopsis

The Reserve Bank of India and the European Central Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement aims to boost cooperation in central banking. The MoU updates a previous pact from 2015. It will facilitate information exchange and policy dialogue. Both banks will collaborate on mutual interests. This strengthens their engagement on banking practices and financial sector growth.

Reserve Bank of India

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the European Central Bank (ECB) on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in the field of central banking.

The agreement was signed by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra and ECB President Christine Lagarde on the sidelines of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) meetings in Basel.

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The MoU updates the earlier agreement signed in 2015 and establishes a framework for regular exchange of information, policy dialogue and technical cooperation between the two central banks in areas of mutual interest. The RBI said the renewed arrangement is expected to further strengthen institutional engagement and collaboration on central banking practices and financial sector developments.
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