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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 1305 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 (Rural Co-operative Banks – Digital Banking Channels Authorisation) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 627 Views 0 comment Print

The Directions held that rural co-operative banks must follow a structured approval and compliance framework before offering digital banking, especially for transactional services.

RBI (Small Finance Banks – Voluntary Amalgamation) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 390 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s 2025 Directions set out procedures for mergers of small finance banks, including board approval, shareholder consent, and submission of financial and governance documents for regulatory scrutiny.

RBI (Local Area Banks – Governance) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 483 Views 0 comment Print

The Directions mandate malus, clawback, deferral, and prohibitions on guaranteed bonuses to align pay with long-term risk outcomes. This ensures responsible remuneration practices that support prudent banking.

RBI (Local Area Banks – Digital Banking Channels Authorisation) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 549 Views 0 comment Print

RBI mandates clear consent, choice of channels, accessibility, risk management, and protection against unauthorized transactions for digital banking users.

RBI (Housing Finance Companies) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 1170 Views 0 comment Print

The new Directions lay down binding regulatory norms for HFCs to protect investors and depositors. They strengthen RBI’s supervisory control over the housing finance sector.

RBI (Rural Co-operative Banks – Interest Rates on Advances) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 465 Views 0 comment Print

The regulator has issued fresh directions requiring transparent, board-approved lending rates and safeguards against usurious interest. Banks must disclose rate ranges and justify total borrowing costs.

RBI (Local Area Banks – Branch Authorisation) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 1140 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI introduces the 2025 Directions for opening and managing local area bank branches, emphasizing rural financial inclusion and strict regulatory compliance.

RBI (Rural Cooperative Banks– Transfer and Distribution of Credit Risk) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 486 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI’s 2025 Directions restrict rural co-operative banks to selling only stressed loans. The key takeaway is tighter risk control to prevent balance-sheet arbitrage and hidden credit support.

RBI (Local Area Banks – Voluntary Amalgamation) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 471 Views 0 comment Print

Covers all procedural, governance, and shareholder-related requirements for voluntary amalgamations, including reporting through PRAVAAH portal and adherence to SEBI norms for listed entities.

RBI (Rural Co-operative Banks – Concentration Risk Management) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 942 Views 0 comment Print

Fresh directions mandate board-approved policies and graded exposure limits to reduce borrower, unit, and sector concentration risks. The key takeaway is stricter prudential control with immediate applicability.

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