RBI Notifications includes Notifications, Circulars, Guidelines, Press release issued by Reserve Bank of India & GOI Related to Banking and Fema Law.
Fema / RBI : The issue involved delayed recognition of credit losses under the earlier framework. RBI introduced ECL to ensure probability-base...
Fema / RBI : RBI clarified that the Digital Rupee is legal tender with features similar to physical cash. It enables secure, instant, and fee-f...
Fema / RBI : The issue concerns alternative settlement mechanisms for international trade. The framework allows INR-based transactions with fle...
Fema / RBI : The RBI maintained key policy rates unchanged, signaling confidence in economic stability and controlled inflation. The decision r...
Fema / RBI : The RBI clarifies which entities must file FLA returns and outlines the complete online filing process. The key takeaway is mandat...
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 : The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a clear 5% IFR requirement for rural co-operative banks’ current investments. This change...
Fema / RBI : The contentions of the RBI that the dispute is between the Petitioner and Respondents is not acceptable since the dispute arises o...
Fema / RBI : Harsh Nitin Gokhale Vs Reserve Bank of India & Ors (Supreme Court) In the present case, writ petition file seeking relief to e...
Fema / RBI : Directorate of Enforcement Vs. Subhash Muljimal Gandhi ( Delhi HC)- that interest at the rate of 6% per annum under Rule 8 could ...
Fema / RBI : Ketan V. Parekh Vs. Special Director, Directorate of Enforcement and another (Supreme Court)- Ketan Parikh, Kartik Parikh and M/s....
Fema / RBI : Binod Kumar Versus State of Jharkhand & Others- In the impugned judgment, it is mentioned that the basic allegation is amassing of...
Fema / RBI : RBI issued revised draft directions to regulate recovery practices of banks, NBFCs, and other regulated entities. The framework pr...
Fema / RBI : RBI has released draft amendment directions for commercial and small finance banks to strengthen Pillar 3 disclosures under Basel ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has abolished the mandatory Investment Fluctuation Reserve requirement for commercial banks following changes in market risk a...
Fema / RBI : RBI has amended Investment Fluctuation Reserve norms for Small Finance Banks after identifying operational difficulties in maintai...
Fema / RBI : RBI has amended Investment Fluctuation Reserve norms for Payments Banks after identifying operational challenges in maintaining IF...
RBI replaced its previous Small Finance Bank dividend framework with revised directions effective FY 2026-27 while preserving legal validity of earlier approvals and proceedings.
While repealing the 2025 Directions, RBI clarified that penalties, obligations, and legal proceedings initiated under the earlier framework will continue to apply. This ensures continuity despite the transition to the new 2026 Directions.
The new RBI Directions introduce prudential norms restricting dividend payouts by Local Area Banks based on capital adequacy and adjusted profits to protect financial stability.
The central bank repealed the 2025 Directions governing dividend payouts by Local Area Banks. However, it clarified that investigations, penalties, and obligations arising under the repealed Directions will continue unaffected.
RBI amended capital adequacy directions to clarify computation of Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) and align Indian banking rules with international standards. Banks must include consolidated CCR exposures and apply revised add-on factors.
The new RBI Directions mandate that dividend payments cannot reduce regulatory capital below required thresholds, ensuring stronger financial resilience among regional rural banks.
Under the 2026 Directions, dividend payouts by Small Finance Banks cannot exceed 75% of Profit After Tax. The framework links dividend limits to Tier 1 capital ratios to safeguard banks’ capital strength.
The Reserve Bank of India revised prudential norms on counterparty credit risk for Small Finance Banks. The amendment updates add-on factors and exposure treatment to align with international capital adequacy practices.
RBI’s 2026 amendment clarifies the computation of Owned Funds and specifies that Tier 1 capital for concentration norms must be determined using the latest audited or reviewed financial statements.
RBI’s 2026 amendment allows Core Investment Companies to include audited quarterly profits in Owned Funds, subject to dividend adjustments and statutory auditor review.
