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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 240 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 2208 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 1755 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 1245 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 201 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 225 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 195 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 201 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 2217 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 246 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 240 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 324 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 321 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 123 Views 0 comment Print


RBI Issues Draft Amendment Directions for Review of Framework of Limiting Customer Liability in Digital Transactions

March 6, 2026 876 Views 0 comment Print

RBI issued draft amendment directions to strengthen the framework on limiting customer liability in digital transactions. The proposal expands coverage of fraudulent transactions, speeds up complaint resolution, and introduces compensation for small-value digital fraud victims.

98.44% ₹ 2000 Notes Returned After RBI Withdrawal Announcement

March 2, 2026 597 Views 0 comment Print

RBI reported that 98.44% of ₹2000 banknotes in circulation have been returned since the withdrawal announcement in May 2023. However, ₹2000 notes continue to remain legal tender.

RBI Notifies Delisting from UNSC Sanctions List Under UAPA Compliance Framework

March 2, 2026 432 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 891 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 26, 2026 357 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.

Foreign Currency Above USD 10000 Must Be Declared Under New RBI FEMA Rules

February 23, 2026 1146 Views 0 comment Print

RBI amended FEMA regulations to require a Currency Declaration Form when foreign exchange carried by passengers exceeds prescribed limits. The rule improves transparency in cross-border currency movement.

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

February 19, 2026 801 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 Issues Draft Directions on Forex Dealings by Authorised Persons

February 18, 2026 546 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 849 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 1518 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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