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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken an important step towards improving the functioning of financial markets. On February 7, 2025, the RBI announced in its ‘Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies’ that it had set up a Working Group to carry out a detailed review of the trading and settlement timings for markets regulated by the RBI.
Why was this group formed?
This Working Group was created to study whether the current market timings are still suitable or need to be changed. The group was led by Shri Radha Shyam Ratho, who serves as an Executive Director at the RBI. Their job was to:
- Review the existing trading hours
- Identify any operational problems faced by market participants
- Study how market timings work in other countries (global practices)
- Suggest possible improvements or changes for the future
The goal is to make sure that India’s financial markets remain efficient, competitive, and aligned with global standards.
Report submitted – Public feedback invited
The Working Group has now completed its review and submitted its report. The RBI has made this report available on its official website for everyone to read.
In an effort to include public opinion, the RBI has invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders and the general public. If you are interested, you can send your feedback by email (fmrdfeedback@rbi.org.in) by May 30, 2025.
All comments received will be carefully reviewed before the RBI makes any final decision on the recommendations put forward by the Working Group.
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