An analysis of the Reserve Bank of India’s ban on MasterCard

Jul 23, 2021

The Reserve Bank of India is proactively taking steps to ensure that customer payment data is processed and stored in India and is initiating actions against any company (including multinationals) who are in breach.  

Please view our discussion on the factual matrix and implications in this brief presentation.

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Swati Agrawal is an Associate at Majmudar & Partners.

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