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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 237 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 2169 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 1698 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 1227 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 198 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 216 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 192 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 198 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 2211 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 204 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 234 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 318 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 279 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 111 Views 0 comment Print


Draft RBI (Local Area Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

April 9, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment redefines revenue reserves by excluding provisions for liabilities and depreciation. This ensures clearer classification and more accurate financial reporting by banks.

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

April 9, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

RBI revises the definition of revenue reserves to exclude provisions and liabilities. The change enhances transparency and consistency in financial statements.

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

April 9, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

The Reserve Bank of India has removed a key provision from capital adequacy norms to ensure consistency with updated investment rules. The amendment simplifies regulatory requirements and eliminates redundancy.

Draft RBI (Regional Rural Banks – Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Amendment Directions, 2026

April 9, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

RBI introduces annual IFR assessment instead of continuous compliance for RRBs. The change reduces operational burden while maintaining prudential safeguards.

Draft RBI (Rural Co-operative Banks – Classification, Valuation & Operation of Investment Portfolio) Amendment Directions, 2026

April 9, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a clear 5% IFR requirement for rural co-operative banks’ current investments. This change improves transparency and aligns reserve maintenance with practical banking operations.

Draft RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Classification, Valuation & Operation of Investment Portfolio) Amendment Directions, 2026

April 9, 2026 141 Views 0 comment Print

RBI mandates UCBs to maintain a minimum 5% IFR based on HFT and AFS portfolios. The requirement will now be assessed annually, easing compliance pressures.

Draft RBI (Local Area Banks – Classification, Valuation & Operation of Investment Portfolio) Amendment Directions, 2026

April 9, 2026 627 Views 0 comment Print

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed deleting IFR-related provisions and consolidating capital treatment norms. The amendment reduces regulatory complexity and enhances clarity in investment portfolio management.

Draft RBI (Payments Banks – Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Amendment Directions, 2026

April 9, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

RBI proposes revised IFR rules requiring payments banks to maintain reserves up to 2% of investment portfolios. The move balances risk management with operational flexibility.

Draft RBI (Small Finance Banks – Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Amendment Directions, 2026

April 9, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

RBI proposes shifting IFR assessment to balance sheet dates instead of continuous monitoring. This reduces compliance burden while retaining prudential safeguards.

Draft RBI (Commercial Banks – Classification, Valuation & Operation of Investment Portfolio) Amendment Directions, 2026

April 9, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

RBI draft amendments discontinue the Investment Fluctuation Reserve requirement for banks. The balance can now be counted as Tier 1 capital, improving capital adequacy and simplifying norms.

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