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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Fema / RBI : RBI's draft guidance highlights Board oversight, data governance and accountability as key foundations for responsible AI adoption...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...
Banks raising green deposits must comply with policies on project selection, fund allocation, and monitoring. Eligible projects include renewable energy, clean transport, energy efficiency, and biodiversity conservation.
The RBI introduces updated prudential norms requiring Payments Banks to maintain adequate regulatory capital. The Directions aim to strengthen financial stability and ensure disciplined risk management.
RBI’s 2025 Directions set strict rules for managing financial and IT outsourcing risks, including Board oversight, data security, and vendor accountability. Banks must comply to safeguard operations and customer data.
The regulator has issued binding directions standardising how Local Area Banks present and disclose financial statements, effective immediately to enhance transparency.
Dividend payouts by banks are restricted by capital adequacy and asset quality metrics, ensuring prudent financial management. The Directions prevent declaration from unrealised gains or extraordinary profits.
RBI issues clear guidelines for identifying wilful and large defaulters to ensure transparency and prevent misuse of bank credit. Banks must report defaults and monitor fund usage to strengthen accountability.
RBI mandates early recognition, monitoring, and resolution of stressed assets by banks, including compromise settlements, technical write-offs, and structured restructuring plans to ensure timely recovery.
RBI mandates uniform reporting formats, fortnightly data updates, and SHG member reporting for Small Finance Banks to improve credit information accuracy and consumer protection.
RBI mandates clear policies for interest on savings, term, and foreign currency deposits, ensuring transparency, fairness, and board-approved uniformity across commercial banks.
RBI has notified new Directions governing miscellaneous regulatory and operational aspects of RRBs. Certain provisions also apply to sponsor banks, reinforcing shared oversight. The key takeaway is immediate, mandatory compliance across the rural banking framework.
