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Fema / RBI : Explains RBI's cancellation of 135 NBFC registrations under Section 45-IA, the SBR framework, cancellation grounds and the regulat...
Fema / RBI : RBI's draft guidance highlights Board oversight, data governance and accountability as key foundations for responsible AI adoption...
Fema / RBI : Know the FLA Return filing requirement under FEMA, due date, FLAIR portal process, reporting rules, revisions and key compliance r...
Fema / RBI : FEMA Compounding Rules, 2024, RBI Directions and April 2025 amendments revise compounding, digital filing, jurisdictional limits a...
Fema / RBI : Explains NRI and resident status under FEMA, Section 3 restrictions, current and capital account transactions, and examples of per...
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 : Bombay HC permitted withdrawal of wilful defaulter orders and directed fresh proceedings after disclosure of relevant material, pe...
Fema / RBI : Calcutta HC permitted the borrower to file a fresh RBI Ombudsman complaint in the prescribed format and directed its consideration...
Fema / RBI : Calcutta HC directed completion of liquidation of 32 banking companies within six months with periodic reporting to RBI....
Fema / RBI : The Karnataka High Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal's finding that the respondents satisfied the definition of person resident ...
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 : RBI released draft data governance guidance for regulated entities, inviting comments by August 17, 2026, on governance, data qual...
Fema / RBI : RBI consolidates SRVA instructions, supersedes earlier circulars, permits FEMA transactions through SRVAs, and updates reporting w...
Fema / RBI : RBI amends Local Area Bank Directions on SNFA income recognition, reversal of unrealised income and accounting treatment, effectiv...
Fema / RBI : RBI amends RRB income recognition norms for SNFAs, prescribing treatment of unrealised income and realised receipts from October 1...
Fema / RBI : RBI amends income recognition norms for SNFAs, requiring reversal of unrealised income and prescribing accounting treatment from O...
The RBI’s 2026 Master Direction removes mandatory platform-level due diligence for MSME sellers, making TReDS onboarding easier. It also introduces measures aimed at improving financing efficiency and competition.
RBI has released draft Master Directions for Call, Notice and Term Money Markets to increase liquidity, widen market participation, and strengthen monetary policy transmission. Stakeholder comments have been invited until July 17, 2026.
RBI has released draft Directions consolidating existing rules governing secondary market transactions in Government securities into a single regulatory framework. The proposal aims to simplify compliance and improve regulatory clarity.
RBI has notified the Credit Derivatives Directions, 2026, replacing the 2022 framework. The Directions introduce a comprehensive regulatory regime for CDS, TRS, exchange-traded credit derivatives, and credit index futures with detailed participant and operational guidelines.
This article examines why partial implementation of the RBI’s .bank.in initiative may undermine its objective of protecting banking customers from phishing and cyber fraud. It recommends comprehensive migration, stronger oversight, and transparent compliance by banks.
RBI has proposed a comprehensive regulatory framework for managing risks arising from traditional and AI/ML models used by regulated entities. The draft emphasizes governance, validation, accountability, and lifecycle management to strengthen financial sector resilience.
The RBI has withdrawn non-operative FEMA circulars after reviewing directives issued since June 2000. The ruling helps Authorised Persons and stakeholders rely on the current regulatory framework without outdated references.
RBI has rationalised FEMA reporting by introducing revised return formats, discontinuing several reports, and easing compliance requirements for Authorised Persons, FFMCs, and MTSS entities.
RBI has revised customer protection rules for Rural Co-operative Banks by introducing stronger safeguards against fraudulent electronic banking transactions, including zero-liability provisions, mandatory alerts, and enhanced compensation mechanisms.
The amended Directions provide customers with zero liability where fraud results from bank negligence or timely reported third-party breaches. Urban Co-operative Banks must also ensure prompt complaint resolution, transaction reversal, and improved fraud prevention mechanisms.
