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RBI Notifications includes Notifications, Circulars, Guidelines, Press release issued by Reserve Bank of India & GOI Related to Banking and Fema Law.

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Complete Analysis of ECL Framework for Commercial Banks under RBI Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : The issue involved delayed recognition of credit losses under the earlier framework. RBI introduced ECL to ensure probability-base...

April 30, 2026 1926 Views 0 comment Print

Digital Rupee (e₹) – RBI FAQs

Fema / RBI : RBI clarified that the Digital Rupee is legal tender with features similar to physical cash. It enables secure, instant, and fee-f...

April 30, 2026 6072 Views 0 comment Print

International Trade Settlement in Indian Rupees (INR) – RBI FAQs

Fema / RBI : The issue concerns alternative settlement mechanisms for international trade. The framework allows INR-based transactions with fle...

April 17, 2026 5334 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Monetary Policy April 2026 – Key Rates and Measures

Fema / RBI : The RBI maintained key policy rates unchanged, signaling confidence in economic stability and controlled inflation. The decision r...

April 9, 2026 3408 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Liabilities and Assets Information Reporting (FLAIR) – Online Web Based Reporting System – FAQs

Fema / RBI : The RBI clarifies which entities must file FLA returns and outlines the complete online filing process. The key takeaway is mandat...

March 31, 2026 1302 Views 0 comment Print


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Draft RBI (Local Area Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : The amendment redefines revenue reserves by excluding provisions for liabilities and depreciation. This ensures clearer classifica...

April 9, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

Draft RBI (Commercial Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Sixth Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI revises the definition of revenue reserves to exclude provisions and liabilities. The change enhances transparency and consist...

April 9, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

Draft RBI (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Fifth Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : The Reserve Bank of India has removed a key provision from capital adequacy norms to ensure consistency with updated investment ru...

April 9, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

Draft RBI (Regional Rural Banks – Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI introduces annual IFR assessment instead of continuous compliance for RRBs. The change reduces operational burden while mainta...

April 9, 2026 504 Views 0 comment Print

Draft RBI (Rural Co-operative Banks – Classification, Valuation & Operation of Investment Portfolio) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a clear 5% IFR requirement for rural co-operative banks’ current investments. This change...

April 9, 2026 231 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


RBI Responsible for Monitoring Compliance of Loan Moratorium Circular: HC

Fema / RBI : The contentions of the RBI that the dispute is between the Petitioner and Respondents is not acceptable since the dispute arises o...

July 8, 2020 2748 Views 0 comment Print

Exclusion of Lockdown Period- SC cannot issue any direction to RBI

Fema / RBI : Harsh Nitin Gokhale Vs Reserve Bank of India & Ors (Supreme Court) In the present case, writ petition file seeking relief to e...

June 8, 2020 1608 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA – Claim for interest in the nature of compensation for wrongful retention of money is not maintainable

Fema / RBI : Directorate of Enforcement Vs. Subhash Muljimal Gandhi ( Delhi HC)- that interest at the rate of 6% per annum under Rule 8 could ...

February 8, 2012 1623 Views 0 comment Print

SC asks Ketan Ketan Parikh and Co to Deposit deposit 50 percent of penalty imposed for Fema violations

Fema / RBI : Ketan V. Parekh Vs. Special Director, Directorate of Enforcement and another (Supreme Court)- Ketan Parikh, Kartik Parikh and M/s....

November 29, 2011 2908 Views 0 comment Print

Section 45(1A) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 – Binod Kumar Versus State of Jharkhand & Others

Fema / RBI : Binod Kumar Versus State of Jharkhand & Others- In the impugned judgment, it is mentioned that the basic allegation is amassing of...

March 29, 2011 4420 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI Issues Revised Draft Directions on Loan Recovery & Recovery Agents

Fema / RBI : RBI issued revised draft directions to regulate recovery practices of banks, NBFCs, and other regulated entities. The framework pr...

May 21, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

RBI invites comments on draft RBI (Capital Adequacy) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI has released draft amendment directions for commercial and small finance banks to strengthen Pillar 3 disclosures under Basel ...

May 21, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

RBI (Commercial Banks – Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI has abolished the mandatory Investment Fluctuation Reserve requirement for commercial banks following changes in market risk a...

May 19, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print

RBI (Small Finance Banks – Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI has amended Investment Fluctuation Reserve norms for Small Finance Banks after identifying operational difficulties in maintai...

May 19, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

RBI (Payments Banks – Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI has amended Investment Fluctuation Reserve norms for Payments Banks after identifying operational challenges in maintaining IF...

May 19, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print


RBI Proposes Registration Exemption for Small NBFCs Without Public Funds

February 10, 2026 2931 Views 0 comment Print

Draft 2026 Directions exempt eligible NBFCs below ₹1,000 crore from registration under Section 45IA. Strict conditions and disclosures will apply to Unregistered Type I NBFCs.

RBI Expanded Collateral-Free MSME Loans to Rs. 25 Lakh Under New Norms

February 9, 2026 1128 Views 0 comment Print

The revised directions mandate no collateral up to ₹20 lakh and permit banks to extend collateral-free MSME loans up to ₹25 lakh based on internal policy and borrower track record.

Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026

February 9, 2026 4215 Views 0 comment Print

The amended borrowing regulations restrict use of ECB funds for specified sectors including real estate and securities trading. A revised ECB framework with updated definitions, limits, and reporting norms has been introduced.

RBI Simplifies Voluntary Retention Route for Foreign Debt Investors

February 6, 2026 1497 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was complexity due to separate VRR limits. The takeaway is simplified compliance by merging VRR investments with General Route limits.

RBI Issues Draft Revised Master Direction on Credit Derivatives

February 6, 2026 1023 Views 0 comment Print

The draft directions consolidate existing CDS norms and add regulations for newer credit derivative products. The move seeks to expand market depth while maintaining strong prudential safeguards.

RBI Seeks Public Comments on Draft NBFC Branch Authorisation Amendments

February 6, 2026 597 Views 0 comment Print

The draft directions remove the need for prior approval to open branches, signalling a shift toward faster and more flexible NBFC expansion while retaining regulatory oversight.

Repo Rate unchanged as RBI Rolls Out Sweeping Financial Reforms

February 6, 2026 1155 Views 0 comment Print

With GDP growth resilient and inflation near target, rates were left unchanged. The decision is accompanied by reforms on mis-selling, digital fraud protection, MSME credit, and market deepening.

All Agency Banks to remain open for public on March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)

February 3, 2026 1161 Views 0 comment Print

Agency banks must remain open on the public holiday to ensure all government receipts and payments are recorded within FY 2025–26.

RBI Proposes Relief Norms for Natural Calamity-Hit Borrowers

January 27, 2026 2109 Views 0 comment Print

Reserve Bank of India has issued draft guidelines to streamline loan resolution and relief measures for borrowers affected by natural calamities across banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions. The framework introduces a principle-based approach, special resolution windows, and continued ‘standard’ asset classification, with implementation proposed from April 1, 2026.

RBI (Payments Banks – Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio) Amendment Directions, 2026

January 22, 2026 594 Views 0 comment Print

Reporting formats are corrected and expanded, including a new line for Standing Deposit Facility deposits. This improves transparency and accuracy in CRR–SLR disclosures.

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