Fema / RBI : RBI has reiterated that software and ITES exporters must submit the annual survey based on the previous financial year. The guidel...
Fema / RBI : RBI requires mutual funds to report foreign liabilities and assets annually for compilation of Balance of Payments and Internation...
Fema / RBI : RBI’s 2026 amendments impose a mandatory three-year cooling-off period after directors complete ten years on co-operative bank b...
Fema / RBI : The requirement applies if foreign assets or liabilities exist as of 31 March, even without fresh transactions. The rule ensures d...
Fema / RBI : RBI has standardized the 90-day NPA classification rule across all NBFC categories, including NBFC-BL entities, effective 31 March...
Fema / RBI : RBI has clarified reporting requirements, valuation methods, submission procedures, and entity obligations under the Portfolio Inv...
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 : Reimbursement of interim payments from insured banks in priority to other liabilities was a valid exercise of legislative competen...
Fema / RBI : The Court held that rejection of NBFC registration surrender solely due to meeting PBC was unsustainable without giving an opportu...
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 : RBI has reiterated that old series banknotes issued before 2005 remain legal tender but should not be re-issued by banks. The circ...
Fema / RBI : The RBI has consolidated all directions relating to the withdrawal of ₹2000 banknotes from circulation. The circular reiterates ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has exempted eligible FCNR(B) deposits from CRR and SLR requirements until September 30, 2026. The measure is aimed at attract...
Fema / RBI : RBI has exempted fresh FCNR(B) deposits mobilized between June 8 and September 30, 2026 from CRR and SLR requirements. The move ai...
Fema / RBI : RBI has exempted eligible FCNR(B) deposits from CRR and SLR requirements for urban co-operative banks. The move aims to attract fo...
RBI clarified how Asset Reconstruction Companies should compute owned funds, allowing inclusion of quarterly profits subject to audit and dividend adjustment.
RBI clarified that certain items such as current year losses, investments in subsidiaries, intangible assets, and deferred tax assets must be deducted while computing Tier 1 capital for SPDs.
RBI updated rules permitting wholly owned subsidiaries of foreign banks to declare dividends like domestic banks while complying with prudential norms and FEMA.
RBI’s new Directions set prudential rules for dividend payouts and profit remittances, linking distributions to capital adequacy and financial health from FY 2026-27.
RBI revoked the earlier 2025 Directions to introduce updated rules effective FY 2026–27. The central bank clarified that investigations, penalties, and approvals under the repealed norms will remain valid.
RBI introduced prudential norms limiting dividend payouts by payment banks to a maximum of 75% of profit. The framework links dividend eligibility to capital adequacy, asset quality, and supervisory compliance.
RBI replaced its previous Small Finance Bank dividend framework with revised directions effective FY 2026-27 while preserving legal validity of earlier approvals and proceedings.
While repealing the 2025 Directions, RBI clarified that penalties, obligations, and legal proceedings initiated under the earlier framework will continue to apply. This ensures continuity despite the transition to the new 2026 Directions.
The new RBI Directions introduce prudential norms restricting dividend payouts by Local Area Banks based on capital adequacy and adjusted profits to protect financial stability.
The central bank repealed the 2025 Directions governing dividend payouts by Local Area Banks. However, it clarified that investigations, penalties, and obligations arising under the repealed Directions will continue unaffected.
