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RBI’s NBFC Exemption: Unlocking a Surge of Specialized Lenders?

Fema / RBI : RBI plans to ease registration norms for low-risk NBFCs to reduce compliance burden. The move aims to encourage innovation while m...

April 13, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week Ending 12th April 2026

CA, CS, CMA : CBDT corrected multiple ITR forms to fix structural and computational errors. The update ensures accurate tax reporting and reduce...

April 13, 2026 2169 Views 0 comment Print

Bank Liability in Digital Payment Fraud: Is India’s Legal Framework Adequate?

Fema / RBI : The issue concerns liability in unauthorised digital transactions. The ruling insight highlights that absence of a clear definitio...

April 10, 2026 414 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 1698 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week Ending 5th April 2026

CA, CS, CMA : The latest amendments aim to simplify compliance and promote investment while reducing penalties. The update signals a major shift...

April 9, 2026 1227 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 198 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 216 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 192 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 198 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 123 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 438 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 894 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 753 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 492 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 2211 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Branch Authorisation) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : The issue involved restrictive branch approval requirements for NBFCs. RBI removed prior approval norms, allowing easier expansion...

April 15, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Invites Comments on Draft Directions for NBFC-UL Identification & Govt NBFC Inclusion

Fema / RBI : The RBI proposes replacing the existing dual methodology with a single asset-based criterion for identifying NBFC-UL entities. The...

April 11, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Seeks Public Comments on Digital Payment Fraud Safeguards Paper

Fema / RBI : The discussion paper addresses increasing APP frauds and proposes preventive safeguards like transaction delays and authentication...

April 11, 2026 318 Views 0 comment Print

Master Direction – RBI (Non-resident Investment in Debt Instruments) Directions, 2025 – amendment

Fema / RBI : The issue was fragmented regulations on NRI debt investments. RBI consolidated and updated directions to streamline compliance und...

April 11, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Assigns Lead Bank Roles for Andhra Pradesh Districts of Polavaram & Markapuram

Fema / RBI : RBI has designated Union Bank of India as the Lead Bank for Polavaram and Markapuram districts. The move ensures smooth banking co...

April 11, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print


RBI (Payments Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Amendment Directions, 2026

March 10, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment revises CCR treatment and add-on factors for off-balance sheet exposures, aligning prudential norms for payments banks with international regulatory standards.

RBI (All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

March 10, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

RBI revised prudential norms requiring financial institutions to include consolidated counterparty credit risk exposures and follow updated add-on factors for derivatives and off-balance sheet items.

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

March 9, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

RBIs draft amendment introduces stronger customer protection rules for electronic banking fraud in rural co-operative banks. Customers may get zero liability or compensation for small-value frauds if reported promptly.

Draft RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

March 9, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

Urban Co-operative Banks must send instant SMS alerts for transactions exceeding ₹500 and email alerts wherever available. The rule aims to help customers quickly detect and report unauthorised transactions.

Draft RBI (Regional Rural Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

March 9, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s draft amendment strengthens customer protection by shifting the burden of proving negligence to Regional Rural Banks. It mandates fraud detection systems, transaction alerts, and structured grievance mechanisms.

Draft RBI (Local Area Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

March 9, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s draft amendment strengthens customer protection in electronic banking transactions handled by Local Area Banks. It places the burden of proving customer negligence on banks and mandates fraud detection systems and alerts.

Draft RBI (Payments Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

March 9, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s draft amendment strengthens customer protection by placing the burden of proving negligence on Payments Banks in unauthorised electronic transactions. The framework introduces fraud detection systems, alerts, and grievance mechanisms.

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

March 9, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

The draft directions introduce a comprehensive framework defining authorised transactions, bank negligence, and third-party breaches in digital payments. Customers may receive zero liability where banks fail to ensure security or where fraud is reported promptly.

Revised Draft RBI (Commercial Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

March 9, 2026 762 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI’s draft amendment proposes stronger customer protection in electronic banking transactions by placing the burden of proving liability on banks. It introduces detailed definitions of authorised and unauthorised transactions, along with mandatory fraud reporting mechanisms and alerts. 

RBI Proposes Overhaul of Digital Fraud Liability Framework: Key Changes & Implications

March 9, 2026 696 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s draft directions introduce stronger customer protection for electronic banking fraud, including both unauthorized and authorised-but-fraudulent transactions. The new framework shifts the burden of proof to banks and introduces a compensation mechanism.

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