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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 2511 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 2016 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 285 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 252 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 105 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 414 Views 0 comment Print


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

February 17, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

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.

Revised Draft RBI (Commercial Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Second

February 17, 2026 930 Views 0 comment Print

RBI mandates formal training and certification for recovery agents before engagement. The move strengthens accountability and professional standards in debt recovery.

RBI releases draft Directions on Foreign Exchange Dealings of Authorised Persons

February 17, 2026 564 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 […]

RBI Proposes Mandatory Reporting of Offshore INR FX Derivatives

February 16, 2026 1128 Views 0 comment Print

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.

RBI Assigns Lead Bank for Newly Formed Hansi District in Haryana

February 16, 2026 534 Views 0 comment Print

Following the creation of Hansi district, Punjab National Bank has been designated as the Lead Bank. Other districts in Haryana remain unaffected.

RBI (All India Financial Institutions – Credit Facilities) Amendment Directions, 2026 – Draft for Comments

February 16, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print

All India Financial Institutions can finance SEBI-registered InvITs subject to structured safeguards. Lending is tied to leverage and security conditions.

RBI (Small Finance Banks – Credit Facilities) Second Amendment Directions, 2026 – Draft for Comments

February 16, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

Small Finance Banks can finance SEBI-registered InvITs under strict prudential limits. Aggregate exposure is capped at 49% of asset value.

RBI (Commercial Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026 – Draft for Comments

February 16, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

Banks must distinctly report exposure to REITs under commercial real estate disclosures. The move enhances transparency in financial reporting.

RBI (Commercial Banks – Concentration Risk Management) Second Amendment Directions, 2026 – Draft for Comments

February 16, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

The draft amendment limits aggregate exposure to REITs within CRE ceilings. Banks must maintain stricter concentration risk controls.

RBI (Commercial Banks – Credit Facilities) Second Amendment Directions, 2026 – Draft for Comments

February 16, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

Banks may finance SEBI-registered REITs under strict prudential limits. Aggregate exposure to REITs and SPVs cannot exceed 49% of asset value.

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