Fema / RBI : RBI plans to ease registration norms for low-risk NBFCs to reduce compliance burden. The move aims to encourage innovation while m...
CA, CS, CMA : CBDT corrected multiple ITR forms to fix structural and computational errors. The update ensures accurate tax reporting and reduce...
Fema / RBI : The issue concerns liability in unauthorised digital transactions. The ruling insight highlights that absence of a clear definitio...
Fema / RBI : The RBI maintained key policy rates unchanged, signaling confidence in economic stability and controlled inflation. The decision r...
CA, CS, CMA : The latest amendments aim to simplify compliance and promote investment while reducing penalties. The update signals a major shift...
Fema / RBI : The amendment redefines revenue reserves by excluding provisions for liabilities and depreciation. This ensures clearer classifica...
Fema / RBI : RBI revises the definition of revenue reserves to exclude provisions and liabilities. The change enhances transparency and consist...
Fema / RBI : The Reserve Bank of India has removed a key provision from capital adequacy norms to ensure consistency with updated investment ru...
Fema / RBI : RBI introduces annual IFR assessment instead of continuous compliance for RRBs. The change reduces operational burden while mainta...
Fema / RBI : The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a clear 5% IFR requirement for rural co-operative banks’ current investments. This change...
Fema / RBI : The court held that failure to apply Clause 3(d) of the RBI Master Circular invalidated the wilful defaulter declaration. Non-Exec...
Corporate Law : The court held that Ombudsman’s finding of customer negligence was unsustainable and directed bank to refund disputed amount. Th...
Corporate Law : Court ruled that protections under the RBI Circular apply only to third-party breaches and cannot be invoked to recast personal tr...
Fema / RBI : Rajasthan High Court stays a ₹7 crore deposit for Tijaria Polypipes' OTS, directing Bank of India to comply with RBI circulars a...
Fema / RBI : RBI directs NBFCs to adhere to a Rs 20,000 cash loan disbursement limit, aiming to regulate cash transactions and enforce complian...
Fema / RBI : The RBI has consolidated all previous e-mandate guidelines into a single framework governing recurring digital payments. The key t...
Fema / RBI : The update prohibits most INR derivative contracts with related entities. Only specific transactions such as cancellations and non...
Fema / RBI : The issue involved restrictive branch approval requirements for NBFCs. RBI removed prior approval norms, allowing easier expansion...
Fema / RBI : The RBI proposes replacing the existing dual methodology with a single asset-based criterion for identifying NBFC-UL entities. The...
Fema / RBI : The discussion paper addresses increasing APP frauds and proposes preventive safeguards like transaction delays and authentication...
The draft amendments introduce comprehensive rules governing recovery conduct and engagement of recovery agents by Local Area Banks. The framework mandates due diligence, borrower protection safeguards, and strict prohibition of harsh recovery practices.
RBI mandates formal training and certification for recovery agents before engagement. The move strengthens accountability and professional standards in debt recovery.
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 […]
The RBI has issued draft Directions requiring AD Category-I banks to report offshore INR foreign exchange derivative contracts undertaken by related parties. The move aims to plug transparency gaps in the OTC derivative market and improve pricing efficiency.
Following the creation of Hansi district, Punjab National Bank has been designated as the Lead Bank. Other districts in Haryana remain unaffected.
All India Financial Institutions can finance SEBI-registered InvITs subject to structured safeguards. Lending is tied to leverage and security conditions.
Small Finance Banks can finance SEBI-registered InvITs under strict prudential limits. Aggregate exposure is capped at 49% of asset value.
Banks must distinctly report exposure to REITs under commercial real estate disclosures. The move enhances transparency in financial reporting.
The draft amendment limits aggregate exposure to REITs within CRE ceilings. Banks must maintain stricter concentration risk controls.
Banks may finance SEBI-registered REITs under strict prudential limits. Aggregate exposure to REITs and SPVs cannot exceed 49% of asset value.