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RBI clarified that certain items such as current year losses, investments in subsidiaries, intangible assets, and deferred tax assets must be deducted while computing Tier 1 capital for SPDs.
RBI updated rules permitting wholly owned subsidiaries of foreign banks to declare dividends like domestic banks while complying with prudential norms and FEMA.
RBI’s new Directions set prudential rules for dividend payouts and profit remittances, linking distributions to capital adequacy and financial health from FY 2026-27.
RBI revoked the earlier 2025 Directions to introduce updated rules effective FY 2026–27. The central bank clarified that investigations, penalties, and approvals under the repealed norms will remain valid.
RBI introduced prudential norms limiting dividend payouts by payment banks to a maximum of 75% of profit. The framework links dividend eligibility to capital adequacy, asset quality, and supervisory compliance.
RBI replaced its previous Small Finance Bank dividend framework with revised directions effective FY 2026-27 while preserving legal validity of earlier approvals and proceedings.
While repealing the 2025 Directions, RBI clarified that penalties, obligations, and legal proceedings initiated under the earlier framework will continue to apply. This ensures continuity despite the transition to the new 2026 Directions.
The new RBI Directions introduce prudential norms restricting dividend payouts by Local Area Banks based on capital adequacy and adjusted profits to protect financial stability.
The central bank repealed the 2025 Directions governing dividend payouts by Local Area Banks. However, it clarified that investigations, penalties, and obligations arising under the repealed Directions will continue unaffected.
RBI amended capital adequacy directions to clarify computation of Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) and align Indian banking rules with international standards. Banks must include consolidated CCR exposures and apply revised add-on factors.
