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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 273 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 2529 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 456 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 2022 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 1353 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 264 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 288 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 258 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 258 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 138 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 444 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 909 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 759 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 495 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 2220 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI issues consolidated directions on Digital Payments – E-mandate framework, 2026

Fema / RBI : The RBI has consolidated all previous e-mandate guidelines into a single framework governing recurring digital payments. The key t...

April 21, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Restricts INR Derivative Deals with Related Parties for Authorised Dealers

Fema / RBI : The update prohibits most INR derivative contracts with related entities. Only specific transactions such as cancellations and non...

April 20, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

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 375 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 321 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 417 Views 0 comment Print


RBI New Guidelines on Opening of Current Accounts by Banks

August 9, 2020 41778 Views 2 comments Print

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on August 6, 2020 vide circular no. RBI/2020-21/20 DOR. No. BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21, Issued revised Guidelines on Opening Current Account with Banks, key points of which are as follows: 1. No Current Account, where Customer Availing Credit Facilities (CC/OD) from banking System 2. In Case, customer not availed CC/OD facility from any […]

Future of Retail payments in United States – An instantaneous exhilarating experience

August 9, 2020 636 Views 0 comment Print

Governor Lael Brainard, the distinguished Governor of Federal Bank, United States of India unveiled the acceptance by Federal Reserve Board of Fed Now Service’s proposal, a revolutionary one for enabling banks of every size and in every community in America to provide safe and efficient instant payment services around the clock, every day of the […]

Framework for resolution of stressed loans on account of Covid-19

August 9, 2020 2082 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI has, vide notification dated 06.08.2020, issued a new framework for resolution of stressed loans caused by Covid-19. I am discussing the relevant portion of this notification in my own words in simple and clear language in three parts. Part-I (General overview of the framework) Existing frameworks for restructuring of loans before issue of […]

RBI barred opening Current Accounts for CC/OD Customers with Banks

August 8, 2020 2970 Views 0 comment Print

In a recent notification, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 6th August 2020, instructed all Scheduled Commercial Banks to maintain a discipline on opening of Current Account. The below are highlights from the notification: 1. No bank shall open current accounts for customers who have availed credit facilities in the form of cash credit (CC)/ […]

Indian economy: ‘Its future is bright’, says RBI Governor in CII Conference

August 6, 2020 1581 Views 0 comment Print

Particularly for Indian citizens who are accustomed to hearing sad news or depressing articles from foreign writers, the present governor of RBI gave a heart-warming speech indicating the right direction for the Indian economy. Myself being a born optimist with decades of living in India is very happy to cover his speech with my observations […]

Financial Stability of Banking Sector – Bank & Borrower

July 26, 2020 1527 Views 0 comment Print

THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF THE BANKING SECTOR THE BANK AND THE BORROWER A RELATIONSHIP OF TRUST, FAITH, HOPE AND UNDERSTANDING. The advent of banking reforms in India has brought the concept of NPA (Non-Performing Asset) which has changed drastically the perception and approach of the bank and the customer when dealing with loans financed by […]

RBI releases Financial Stability Report, July 2020- Highlights

July 24, 2020 1392 Views 0 comment Print

Reserve Bank released the 21st Issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR), which reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on risks to financial stability, and the resilience of the financial system in the context of contemporaneous issues relating to development and regulation of the financial sector.

Filing of FC-TRS – Reporting to Reserve Bank of India

July 23, 2020 126798 Views 8 comments Print

The literal meaning of Form FC-TRS is Foreign Currency Transfer of Shares. This form is filed in case of transfer of shares of an Indian Company from a resident to a Non-Resident/Non-Resident Indian and vice versa through its authorised dealer bank (AD Category-1 Bank)

Indian Economy at a Crossroad: A view from Financial Stability Angle

July 15, 2020 1011 Views 0 comment Print

he outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic is unambiguously the worst health and economic crisis in the last 100 years during peace time with unprecedented negative consequences for output, jobs and well-being. It has dented the existing world order, global value chains, labour and capital movements across globe and needless to say, the socio-economic conditions of large section of world population.

RBI Governor’s Speech: Viewing Indian Economy At Financial Stability Angle

July 13, 2020 840 Views 0 comment Print

Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India while inaugurating the SBI’s 7th conclave on Banking and economy gave his keynote address on July 11, 2020, and his historic address covered the glorious past few years of the banking crisis, the economic impact of COVID 19 and the future ahead of the Indian banking. But as […]

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