RBI Circular Notification Press Release and Instructions issued by Reserve bank of India. News and Article on provisions, Rate changes, Policy changes and FAQ
Fema / RBI : Individuals who receive or transfer funds on behalf of others may face prosecution under various Indian laws. The article explains...
Fema / RBI : RBI has reiterated that software and ITES exporters must submit the annual survey based on the previous financial year. The guidel...
Fema / RBI : RBI requires mutual funds to report foreign liabilities and assets annually for compilation of Balance of Payments and Internation...
Fema / RBI : This article explains why FEMA does not explicitly prohibit round-tripping transactions and how regulators instead control them th...
Fema / RBI : Service exporters must file monthly EDF declarations from October 2026 under new FEMA regulations. Non-compliance may affect eBRC ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has clarified reporting requirements, valuation methods, submission procedures, and entity obligations under the Portfolio Inv...
Fema / RBI : The amendment redefines revenue reserves by excluding provisions for liabilities and depreciation. This ensures clearer classifica...
Fema / RBI : RBI revises the definition of revenue reserves to exclude provisions and liabilities. The change enhances transparency and consist...
Fema / RBI : The Reserve Bank of India has removed a key provision from capital adequacy norms to ensure consistency with updated investment ru...
Fema / RBI : RBI introduces annual IFR assessment instead of continuous compliance for RRBs. The change reduces operational burden while mainta...
Fema / RBI : The key issue was whether cash falls within the definition of property under the PBPT Act. The Tribunal ruled that cash is a tangi...
Fema / RBI : The case examined whether Indian assets could remain seized after foreign asset value was repatriated. The Tribunal ruled that onc...
Fema / RBI : The appellant claimed the disputed funds were received unknowingly and had attempted to return them. The Tribunal granted relief b...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal held that bank accounts cannot remain frozen merely because the account holder is related to a suspect or under inves...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal held that retention of seized assets can continue under Section 8(3) when a PMLA prosecution complaint is already pen...
Fema / RBI : RBI amended governance rules for Rural Co-operative Banks after observing that some directors were briefly resigning and returning...
Fema / RBI : RBI amended governance rules for Urban Co-operative Banks after finding directors briefly resigning and rejoining boards to bypass...
Fema / RBI : RBI issued revised draft directions to regulate recovery practices of banks, NBFCs, and other regulated entities. The framework pr...
Fema / RBI : RBI has released draft amendment directions for commercial and small finance banks to strengthen Pillar 3 disclosures under Basel ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has abolished the mandatory Investment Fluctuation Reserve requirement for commercial banks following changes in market risk a...
RBI amended Investment Fluctuation Reserve norms for Urban Co-operative Banks after operational difficulties in maintaining IFR. The revised rules permit drawdown of excess IFR balances beyond the mandatory 5% threshold.
RBI has amended IFR maintenance norms for Rural Co-operative Banks after identifying operational difficulties in compliance. The revised framework mandates annual assessment of the reserve based on book value of current category investments.
The 2026 amendment directions modify how Regional Rural Banks must maintain IFR under RBI’s investment portfolio framework. Banks are now required to maintain IFR at a minimum of 2% of HFT and AFS portfolios.
RBI updated the 2025 Capital Adequacy Directions after issuing revised rules on classification, valuation, and operation of investment portfolios. The amendment specifically deletes sub-paragraph 21(i)(b).
RBI has amended commercial bank disclosure rules by introducing revised reporting requirements for provisions relating to non-performing investments. The changes aim to enhance transparency and consistency in financial statements.
RBI has amended the financial statement disclosure framework for Local Area Banks by revising reserve definitions and NPI provision reporting requirements. The changes aim to improve transparency and standardization in banking disclosures.
RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms. The new framework shifts full compliance responsibility to Authorised Dealers while strengthening transparency and customer protection measures.
RBI has created a new category called Unregistered Type 1 NBFC for companies operating only with internal or group funds and without direct public interaction. Eligible entities are exempt from certain registration and reserve fund requirements.
RBI revoked the licence of a Mumbai-based co-operative bank after finding inadequate capital, poor earning prospects, and non-compliance with Banking Regulation Act provisions. The decision aims to protect depositors and safeguard public interest.
Reimbursement of interim payments from insured banks in priority to other liabilities was a valid exercise of legislative competence. The argument that the DICGC, being an insurer, was limited to the rights of subrogation and could not rank higher than the insured depositors was rejected.
