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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Fema / RBI : RBI's draft guidance highlights Board oversight, data governance and accountability as key foundations for responsible AI adoption...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 central bank has notified comprehensive directions governing how NBFCs must present and disclose financial statements. The rules apply across regulatory layers to enhance consistency, transparency, and supervisory oversight. Immediate implementation underscores tighter reporting discipline.
RBI’s 2025 Directions overhaul debit card norms for rural co-operative banks, strengthening customer consent, blocking procedures, and grievance redressal to curb misuse.
The Directions clarify that outsourcing does not transfer responsibility to third parties. Boards and senior management remain answerable to customers and regulators for all outsourced activities.
The RBI consolidated all credit rules for rural co-operative banks in 2025, tightening digital lending, gold loans, microfinance and guarantees to improve transparency, borrower protection and risk management.
New directions allow dividends only when capital adequacy, asset quality, and liquidity norms are met. The key takeaway is that payouts are now firmly linked to financial strength and prudential compliance.
The RBI has issued uniform rules on interest rates for deposits of rural co-operative banks. The Directions emphasise transparency, non-negotiable rates, and depositor protection.
The Directions introduce early stress detection, strict governance, and time-bound resolution mechanisms. The key takeaway is faster recovery with reduced discretion and stronger Board oversight.
The regulator has issued detailed directions standardising balance sheet formats, disclosures, and accounting treatment for rural co-operative banks. The key takeaway is stricter transparency and uniform compliance with accounting standards.
The RBI has laid down stricter prudential conditions for UCBs to declare dividends. Only banks meeting capital adequacy, asset quality, and compliance benchmarks can distribute profits.
The RBI has overhauled capital adequacy norms for rural co-operative banks, mandating a 9% CRAR and detailed Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital rules. The move strengthens prudential regulation and risk management across the sector.
