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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 2442 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 453 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 1980 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 1332 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 258 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 282 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 249 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 903 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 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 183 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 372 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 315 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 402 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 387 Views 0 comment Print


RBI (Commercial Banks – Credit Facilities) Amendment Directions, 2026

February 13, 2026 2334 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI now permits acquisition finance only for strategic control transactions, subject to strict eligibility, valuation standards, 25% borrower contribution, and a 3:1 debt-equity ceiling. The move strengthens prudential safeguards and limits excessive leverage in takeover funding.

RBI (Commercial Banks – Concentration Risk Management) Amendment Directions, 2026

February 13, 2026 576 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI capped aggregate CME at 40% of eligible capital and expanded the definition to include acquisition finance, bridge finance, and IPCs, strengthening concentration risk oversight.

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

February 13, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

The new directions modify risk-weighted asset treatment, limiting capital maintenance to CME exposure and aligning with concentration risk rules.

RBI (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Credit Facilities) Amendment Directions, 2026

February 13, 2026 612 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI amended NBFC Credit Facilities Directions to align asset classification and provisioning with updated prudential norms. The change ensures uniform application of income recognition and provisioning standards.

RBI (Rural Co-operative Banks – Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning) Amendment Directions, 2026

February 13, 2026 501 Views 0 comment Print

Rural Co-operative Banks can now recognise income on accrual basis for Standard assets, but must follow cash basis for non-Standard loans and reverse unrealised income on NPA classification.

RBI (NBFCs – Income Recognition, Asset Classification & Provisioning) Amendment Directions, 2026

February 13, 2026 1077 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI has amended IRACP norms to permit NBFCs to factor in Default Loss Guarantee arrangements while computing Expected Credit Loss, subject to IndAS conditions. The changes apply immediately.

RBI (Small Finance Banks – Concentration Risk Management) Amendment Directions, 2026

February 13, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment sets a 40% aggregate CME ceiling and a 20% cap on direct investments. It strengthens prudential controls over market-linked exposures and intra-day risk management.

Draft- RBI [Rural Co-operative Banks – Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme] Directions, 2026

February 12, 2026 861 Views 0 comment Print

The draft norms introduce a structured six-year Kisan Credit Card facility covering crop, allied and investment credit. Limits are linked to the Scale of Finance with annual escalation provisions.

Draft RBI (Housing Finance Companies) Amendment Directions, 2026

February 12, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

RBI has amended Housing Finance Company directions to align advertising and sales norms with NBFC Responsible Business Conduct rules. The move ensures uniform compliance standards from July 1, 2026.

Draft RBI (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Responsible Business Conduct) Amendment Directions, 2026

February 12, 2026 966 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s 2026 amendment introduces strict norms on advertising, consent, bundling, and dark patterns for NBFCs. The move strengthens customer protection and responsible business conduct.

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