RBI’s PRAVAAH Portal for Digital Approvals

Summary: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the PRAVAAH Portal, a secure, centralized web-based platform designed to digitize regulatory approval processes. The portal, which became operational on May 1, 2025, allows individuals and entities, including regulated entities, non-regulated entities, and AD Banks, to apply for licenses, authorizations, and regulatory approvals. The objective of PRAVAAH is to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the RBI’s approval system by offering an end-to-end digital solution. Key features of the portal include online application submission, a facility to track the status of applications, and a mechanism for a time-bound response from the RBI. To use the portal, applicants must register with valid credentials, select their application type, fill out the form, upload necessary documents, and submit it for review. The platform is designed to reduce paperwork and in-person interactions, providing a single point of access for all regulatory requests.

PRAVAAH PORTAL

RBI has launched the PRAVAAH Portal through a press release dated 28^th May, 2024, for the digitisation of regulatory approvals. PRAVAAH Portal is a secure and centralised web-based portal maintained by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for any individual or entity to seek authorizations, licenses or regulatory approvals from 1^st May, 2025 in a paperless, time-bound, and friendly manner.

Entity here means-

• Regulated Entity
• Non-regulated Entity
• Individuals
• AD Banks

Who can access the PRAVAAH Portal?

Individuals, business entities and regulated entities can access PRAVAAH to seek authorisations, licenses or regulatory approvals on any reference made by it to the Reserve Bank.

Objectives of PRAVAAH Portal

• Make RBI’s approval processes more efficient and transparent.
• Provide end-to-end digital processing of applications.
• Reduce paperwork and in-person interactions.
• Provide a tracking facility for submitted applications.
• Ensure uniformity and timely responses to requests.

PRAVAAH Portal has some Key Features:

• Submit the application online on the portal
• Track and monitor the status of the application/reference
• Respond to any clarification/query sought by the RBI in connection with the application/reference
• Receive a decision from the Reserve Bank in a time-bound manner

Steps to Use the Portal

• Register on the portal with valid credentials.
• Log in and select the type of application.
• Fill the form and upload supporting documents.
• Submit the application.
• Track status and respond to any RBI queries.

The list of applications/approvals under the Foreign Exchange Department is mentioned on the portal.

You can access the same through the link mentioned below:

https://pravaah.rbi.org.in/pravaah/#/

How to Register on PRAVAAH Portal?

1.Visit the official PRAVAAH portal.

2. Click on New Application and then proceed.

3. Select your entity type (e.g., Bank, NBFC, and Individual).

4. Provide details like name, email ID, mobile number, and PAN/CIN.

5. Verify via OTP and set up your login credentials.

6. Log in using your newly created credentials.

7. View the dashboard, which displays options like:

• • Apply for Regulatory Authorisation
  • Track Status
  • Upload Documents / Respond to Queries

Note: Only authorized persons from the regulated entities can register on behalf of the organization.