Follow Us:

RBI Notifications

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

Latest Articles


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 1917 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 6045 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 5325 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 3366 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 1278 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 438 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 429 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 420 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 228 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 1620 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 240 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 108 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 159 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 117 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


Know your Customer Norms – Letter issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) containing details of name, address and Aadhaar number

October 13, 2011 1980 Views 0 comment Print

RPCD.CO RRB.AML.BC No. 21/03.05.33(E)/2011-12 In this regard, a reference is invited to paragraph 5 of our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.AML.BC.No.15/ 03.05.33(E) /2011-12 dated August 8, 2011 wherein it was stipulated that when bank relies exclusively on the Aadhaar letter as complete KYC document for opening of an account, such an account would be subject to all conditions and limitations applicable to ‘Small’ accounts as detailed in the Govt notification referred to above. After further consultations with Government, it has now been decided to accept the letter issued by the UIDAI as described above as an officially valid document for opening bank accounts without the limitations applicable to ‘Small’ accounts as prescribed in paragraph 5 of our circular under reference.

Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities

October 12, 2011 820 Views 0 comment Print

ADs Category – II and FFMCs may provide facility for reconversion of Indian Rupees to the extent of Rs. 50,000/- to foreign tourists (not NRIs) against ATM Receipts based on the following documents. • Valid Passport and VISA • Ticket confirmed for departure within 7 days. • Original ATM slip (to be verified with the original debit/ credit card).

100% FDI for new pharma ventures to continue

October 11, 2011 1403 Views 0 comment Print

India will continue to allow 100% Foreign Direct Investment for new ventures in the pharma sector. The decision was taken at a high level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to discuss the FDI policy in drugs and pharmaceutical sector held in New Delhi last night. An official release said, the move will facilitate addition of manufacturing capacities, technology acquisition and development of the pharma sector in the country.

Interest subvention of 2% on rupee export credit with effect from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 to Handicrafts, Handlooms, Carpet and SME sector

October 11, 2011 1087 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India has decided to extend interest subvention of 2% on rupee export credit with effect from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 on the same terms and conditions to the following sectors: Handicrafts, Handlooms, Carpet, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

India will continue to allow 100% FDI in Greenfield Pharma

October 11, 2011 1336 Views 0 comment Print

PM chaired a high level meeting to discuss the FDI policy in drugs and pharmaceutical sector. The meeting was attended by Finance Minister, Sh Pranab Mukherji, Health Minister Sh Ghulam Nabi Azad, Commerce, Industry and Textile Minister Sh Anand Sharma, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Minister Sh MK Alagiri, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Dr Montek Singh Ahulwalia, Member Planning Commission.

Liberalised Remittance Scheme for Resident Individuals-Revised Application cum Declaration form

October 10, 2011 4278 Views 0 comment Print

In terms of the A. P. (DIR Series) Circular Nos. 17 and 18 dated September 16, 2011, a resident individual has been permitted to make a gift / loan in rupees to a Non-Resident Indian /Person of Indian Origin close relative (s), subject to certain terms and conditions. One of the conditions is that the gift / loan amount should be within the overall limit of USD 200,000 per financial year as permitted under the LRS for a resident individual. Accordingly, the revised Application cum Declaration form for purchase of foreign exchange under the LRS is annexed.

RBI relaxes domestic money transfer norms for those who do not have access to formal banking channels for want of proof of identity/address

October 5, 2011 2459 Views 0 comment Print

At present only banks are permitted to initiate money transfers in the country subject to adherence of KYC/AML guidelines. A large number of people, particularly the migrant population, do not have access to formal banking channels for want of proof of identity/address. Consequently, they face difficulties in using the authorized channels for transferring funds. Reserve Bank has been receiving frequent representations to open up the formal banking channel to facilitate fund transfers of small value, subject to monthly ceilings and monitoring, to give impetus to the process of financial inclusion. We are issuing these guidelines after having reviewed the related issues. These relaxations are expected to provide money transfer facilities in a safe, secure and efficient manner across the length and breadth of the country.

Calendar of Reviews for Board/Local Management Committee of foreign banks

October 4, 2011 1635 Views 0 comment Print

Reserve Bank of India vide its circular DBS.ARS.BC. No. 4/ 08.91.020/ 2010-11 dated November 10, 2010 has issued instructions to Indian public and private sector banks regarding a comprehensive calendar of reviews to be placed before the Audit Committee of their Board. While all the reviews prescribed vide our above circular are not applicable to foreign banks operating in India, we request you to be guided by the instructions contained therein. In order to do so you may

FEMA – Revised Guidelines on Appointment of Agents/Franchisees by Authorised Dealer Category-I banks, Authorised Dealer Category-II and FFMCs

October 3, 2011 2894 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of Authorised Persons is invited to the paragraph C of the Annex I the Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities, issued vide A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 57 [A.P. (FL/RL Series) Circular No. 04], dated 9-3-2009 in terms of which the Guidelines for appointment of Agents/Franchisees by Authorized Dealers Category – I, Authorized Dealers Category – II and FFMCs have been prescribed.

Advances to State Co-operative Banks under Section I7 (4) (a) of the RBI Act, 1934 for general banking business

September 30, 2011 577 Views 0 comment Print

As you are aware, the interest on loans and advances granted by the Reserve Bank to State Co-operative Banks under Section 17 (4) (a) of the RBI Act, 1934 for the purpose of general banking business such as clearing adjustments, liquidity etc. is provided at Bank Rate in terms of our circular RPCD No. NB. BC.93/03.03.02/98-99 dated April 20, 1999.

Search Post by Date
May 2026
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031