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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Fema / RBI : RBI's draft guidance highlights Board oversight, data governance and accountability as key foundations for responsible AI adoption...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...
RBI issues amendments clarifying agency business, referral services, and equity investment limits for small finance banks. Compliance timelines and prudential norms are emphasized.
The RBI’s 2025 amendment defines agency and referral services for Payments Banks, ensuring compliance and operational clarity in third-party financial product arrangements.
The RBI mandates that NBFCs within bank groups must follow commercial bank financial service guidelines for overlapping activities. The update ensures uniform regulation and avoids regulatory arbitrage.
The RBI amends provisions governing Non-Operative Financial Holding Companies, clarifying which activities belong within the bank and which must be undertaken through subsidiaries. The ruling reinforces restrictions on activities not permitted to banks.
RBI reduces Bank Rate to 5.50% and repo rate under LAF to 5.25%, lowering penal interest on CRR/SLR shortfalls and easing liquidity for banks and primary dealers.
The RBI lowered the policy repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% due to historically low inflation, supporting continued economic growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability.
RBI’s amendments reflect accepted and partially accepted feedback on the draft circular, altering rules on group activities, NBFC norms, and investment thresholds.
RBI finalizes amendments to streamline GML regulations, extend repayment tenor, and expand scope for domestic and exporter jewellers, enhancing ease of doing business.
RBI’s 2025 amendment mandates expanded free facilities, clearer withdrawal rules, and stronger customer rights for BSBD accounts. Banks must provide essential services without minimum balance requirements.
RBI’s 2025 amendment mandates uniform, customer-friendly BSBD facilities in SFBs, including free ATM cards, cheque books, and digital banking without minimum balance requirements.
