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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Fema / RBI : RBI's draft guidance highlights Board oversight, data governance and accountability as key foundations for responsible AI adoption...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...
Rapid expansion led to overleveraging and rising defaults, forcing regulators to shift focus from growth to stability. The key takeaway is that unchecked lending can undermine both financial health and inclusion.
The Tribunal held that while overseas remittances under LRS may be lawful, their end-use must comply with FEMA regulations. LRS cannot override statutory restrictions on foreign lending or account holding.
RBI has confirmed that more than 98% of ₹2000 notes have been returned to the banking system since the withdrawal announcement, reflecting widespread compliance by the public.
RBI has required PPI issuers to shift statistical and grievance reporting to the CIMS portal starting December 2025. The move centralises regulatory data collection and strengthens supervisory oversight.
The circular mandates that White Label ATM operators must file monthly WLA Statistics returns through RBI’s CIMS system from December 2025 onwards. The move centralises data reporting and strengthens regulatory monitoring, with penalties prescribed for non-compliance.
The directive requires MTSS Overseas Principals to shift monthly business reporting to RBI’s CIMS platform, strengthening centralized data collection.
The amendment allows select infrastructure loans to be treated as high-quality exposures if strict operational, contractual, and security conditions are met. The key takeaway is enhanced lender protection within concentration risk norms.
The amendment reduces capital risk weights for qualifying infrastructure loans based on repayment milestones. NBFCs benefit from lower capital charges when minimum repayment thresholds are met.
The amendment requires foreign banks to separately disclose deposits earmarked as credit risk mitigation. The key takeaway is enhanced transparency in capital-related disclosures.
It was held that identity and address verification lies with the entity last uploading KYC data to CKYCR. AIFIs relying on compliant records need not repeat verification but remain responsible for all other CDD requirements.
