Banks may finance SEBI-registered REITs under strict prudential limits. Aggregate exposure to REITs and SPVs cannot exceed 49% of asset value.
The revised framework enables acquisition financing and enhances lending limits against shares and REIT/InvIT units. Regulatory ceilings on listed debt-backed lending have been removed.
RBI has issued revised LBS guidelines to strengthen coordination among banks and government agencies. The framework enhances priority sector lending, credit planning, and accountability mechanisms.
RBI proposes permitting commercial banks to finance REITs subject to prudential exposure ceilings. The draft introduces safeguards to manage concentration and credit risk.
The draft Directions introduce a six-year composite KCC facility covering crop, allied, and investment credit. Drawing limits are linked to the Scale of Finance with structured percentage add-ons.
The RBI has consolidated KCC guidelines under new 2026 Master Directions, introducing a six-year composite credit structure. Drawing limits are aligned with Scale of Finance and include additional components for technology and maintenance.
The RBI has issued draft guidelines extending the Kisan Credit Card tenure to six years and aligning drawing limits with actual cultivation costs. The proposal also standardizes crop seasons and expands eligible expenses for farmers.
RBI has issued draft amendment directions to standardise borrower treatment and recovery agent conduct across banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions. The move expands responsible business norms beyond select entities.
IFSCA has prescribed a standard Net Worth Certificate format and detailed audit checklist for Global Access Providers. GAPs must submit certified net worth statements annually and undergo mandatory peer-reviewed audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
The Registrar held that appointing a CFO with retrospective effect without a prior Board resolution violates Section 179 of the Companies Act, 2013. Penalty was imposed under Section 450 as no specific punishment is prescribed for the default.