The RBI permits rural cooperative banks to retain or upgrade borrower accounts to Standard upon resolution plan implementation. The move ensures temporary NPAs due to calamities do not permanently impact asset classification.
The ruling held that supplementary coaching services are not exempt since the provider is not an “educational institution.” Such services are taxable at 18% as commercial coaching.
The RBI now requires banks to consider the impact of calamities while assessing borrower creditworthiness. This ensures more realistic lending decisions and improved risk management.
The RBI now requires small finance banks to factor in disaster-related risks during credit evaluation. This ensures more realistic borrower assessment and improved loan quality.
The RBI permits borrower accounts to retain or regain Standard status after resolution plan implementation. This provides relief for calamity-affected borrowers while maintaining prudential discipline.
The issue addresses outdated provisioning methods and introduces a forward-looking ECL model. The key takeaway is improved risk recognition and stronger financial resilience in banks.
The RBI mandates AD banks to report global INR derivative transactions of related parties. The move strengthens oversight and improves risk monitoring across markets.
Failure to disclose registered valuer details in explanatory statements led to penalties under Section 450. Each instance was treated as a separate violation, resulting in significant cumulative penalties.
The adjudicating authority imposed penalties after finding incomplete filing of PAS-3 details. The ruling confirms that such violations attract general penalty under Section 450 when no specific penalty exists.
RBI released draft PPI Directions, 2026 to enhance security, governance, and operational clarity. The key takeaway is stricter compliance norms and improved customer protection in prepaid instruments.
