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NBFC Registration Mandatory Above ₹1,000 Crore Because RBI Revises Framework

Fema / RBI : The draft directions require compulsory registration once assets cross ₹1,000 crore. Regulatory intensity now rises with systemi...

February 27, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print

Unlocking Overseas Funding: Major Changes To India’s ECB Regime

Fema / RBI : The RBI’s 2026 amendment liberalizes External Commercial Borrowings by removing cost caps and raising borrowing limits while ret...

February 19, 2026 549 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Issues Draft Directions on Forex Dealings by Authorised Persons

Fema / RBI : The draft directions outline conditions for forward contracts and derivative transactions involving INR. Clear limits and complian...

February 18, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

India’s External Commercial Borrowing Framework Gets Its Biggest Overhaul in Years

Fema / RBI : The Reserve Bank of India has notified the “Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2...

February 18, 2026 1200 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Liberalises Acquisition Finance, Lending Against Securities & Capital Market Exposure

Corporate Law : The RBI has introduced a consolidated framework covering acquisition finance, loans against securities and CMI lending. The new re...

February 15, 2026 999 Views 0 comment Print


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Revised Draft RBI (Small Finance Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : The draft amendments mandate structured recovery policies and strict conduct standards for SFBs. Harsh practices and improper reco...

February 18, 2026 705 Views 0 comment Print

Revised Draft RBI (Housing Finance Companies) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : Draft amendment requires HFCs to follow responsible business conduct norms applicable to NBFCs for loan recovery and recovery agen...

February 17, 2026 318 Views 0 comment Print

Revised Draft RBI (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Responsible Business Conduct) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : The draft amendment introduces detailed norms on recovery agents, borrower treatment, and grievance redressal. Harsh practices and...

February 17, 2026 582 Views 0 comment Print

Revised Draft RBI (All India Financial Institutions – Responsible Business Conduct) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : The proposed amendment introduces strict conduct standards for recovery agents and borrower interaction. Harsh practices and coerc...

February 17, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print

Revised Draft RBI (Rural Co-operative Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : The proposed amendment introduces strict conduct standards for recovery agents and borrower interaction. Harsh recovery practices ...

February 17, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Calcutta HC Quashed Wilful Defaulter Tag for Non-Executive Director Due to RBI Clause Breach

Fema / RBI : The court held that failure to apply Clause 3(d) of the RBI Master Circular invalidated the wilful defaulter declaration. Non-Exec...

January 19, 2026 363 Views 0 comment Print

Banks Cannot Rely on Assumed Negligence in Cyber Fraud Cases: HC Directs Refund to Customer

Corporate Law : The court held that Ombudsman’s finding of customer negligence was unsustainable and directed bank to refund disputed amount. Th...

December 8, 2025 801 Views 0 comment Print

No Relief Under RBI Cyber-Fraud Circular When Customer Negligence Is Established: Allahabad HC

Corporate Law : Court ruled that protections under the RBI Circular apply only to third-party breaches and cannot be invoked to recast personal tr...

December 8, 2025 642 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan HC Stays ₹7 Cr Deposit Over RBI OTS Non-Compliance

Fema / RBI : Rajasthan High Court stays a ₹7 crore deposit for Tijaria Polypipes' OTS, directing Bank of India to comply with RBI circulars a...

July 18, 2025 432 Views 1 comment Print

RBI asks NBFCs to stick to Rs 20,000 cash loan pay-out limit

Fema / RBI : RBI directs NBFCs to adhere to a Rs 20,000 cash loan disbursement limit, aiming to regulate cash transactions and enforce complian...

May 21, 2024 2037 Views 0 comment Print


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RBI Notifies Delisting from UNSC Sanctions List Under UAPA Compliance Framework

Fema / RBI : RBI has informed regulated entities about the removal of one entry from the UNSC ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions list. Financial insti...

March 2, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Permits Private Placement Beyond 200 Investors Due to UCB Sector Constraints

Fema / RBI : RBI’s Amendment Directions enable NUCFDC to raise capital beyond statutory private placement limits. The decision ensures broade...

February 27, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

RBI releases draft Directions on Foreign Exchange Dealings of Authorised Persons

Fema / RBI : On February 17, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India released draft Directions on Foreign Exchange Dealings of Authorised Persons for p...

February 23, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Revises ECB Reporting Forms Following New FEMA Amendments

Fema / RBI : The RBI has updated Form ECB 1 and Form ECB 2 under the revised External Commercial Borrowing framework. Authorised Persons must c...

February 19, 2026 2679 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Mandates Unique Transaction Identifier for All OTC Derivatives 1st January 2027

Fema / RBI : The central bank has made UTI generation compulsory for all OTC derivative transactions reported in India from January 1, 2027. Th...

February 19, 2026 327 Views 0 comment Print


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RBI Notifies Delisting from UNSC Sanctions List Under UAPA Compliance Framework

March 2, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

RBI has informed regulated entities about the removal of one entry from the UNSC ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions list. Financial institutions must update records and ensure strict compliance under Section 51A of UAPA and KYC Directions.

NBFC Registration Mandatory Above ₹1,000 Crore Because RBI Revises Framework

February 27, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print

The draft directions require compulsory registration once assets cross ₹1,000 crore. Regulatory intensity now rises with systemic importance.

RBI Permits Private Placement Beyond 200 Investors Due to UCB Sector Constraints

February 27, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s Amendment Directions enable NUCFDC to raise capital beyond statutory private placement limits. The decision ensures broader participation by UCBs while mandating reporting and regulatory compliance.

RBI releases draft Directions on Foreign Exchange Dealings of Authorised Persons

February 23, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

On February 17, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India released draft Directions on Foreign Exchange Dealings of Authorised Persons for public consultation, inviting comments until March 10, 2026. The draft, issued under FEMA, 1999 and the RBI Act, aims to refine and modernise the regulatory framework governing Authorised Dealers (AD Category-I banks and AD Category-III […]

Unlocking Overseas Funding: Major Changes To India’s ECB Regime

February 19, 2026 549 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI’s 2026 amendment liberalizes External Commercial Borrowings by removing cost caps and raising borrowing limits while retaining strict compliance and end-use safeguards.

RBI Revises ECB Reporting Forms Following New FEMA Amendments

February 19, 2026 2679 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI has updated Form ECB 1 and Form ECB 2 under the revised External Commercial Borrowing framework. Authorised Persons must comply with the new reporting formats with immediate effect.

RBI Mandates Unique Transaction Identifier for All OTC Derivatives 1st January 2027

February 19, 2026 327 Views 0 comment Print

The central bank has made UTI generation compulsory for all OTC derivative transactions reported in India from January 1, 2027. The move aims to enhance transparency, global harmonisation, and lifecycle tracking of derivative contracts.

RBI Issues Draft Directions on Forex Dealings by Authorised Persons

February 18, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

The draft directions outline conditions for forward contracts and derivative transactions involving INR. Clear limits and compliance requirements apply to FIIs, NRIs, and Authorised Dealers.

Revised Draft RBI (Small Finance Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

February 18, 2026 705 Views 0 comment Print

The draft amendments mandate structured recovery policies and strict conduct standards for SFBs. Harsh practices and improper recovery methods are expressly prohibited.

India’s External Commercial Borrowing Framework Gets Its Biggest Overhaul in Years

February 18, 2026 1200 Views 0 comment Print

The Reserve Bank of India has notified the “Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026” vide Notification No. FEMA 3(R)(5)/2026-RB dated 9th February 2026 effective immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette. The Reserve Bank of India hereby makes the following amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018 […]

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