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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 240 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 2208 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 1755 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 1245 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 201 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 225 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 195 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 201 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 2217 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 246 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 240 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 324 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 321 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 123 Views 0 comment Print


RBI’s 2025 Co-Lending Directions Explained for Multi-Lender Platforms

December 21, 2025 705 Views 0 comment Print

The new framework mandates real-time compliance, transparency, and risk-sharing, transforming platforms into core governance and compliance engines.

RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Interest Rates on Advances) Directions, 2025

December 20, 2025 561 Views 0 comment Print

The central bank has laid down fresh directions requiring transparent, Board-approved interest rate frameworks for urban co-operative banks. The key takeaway is stronger safeguards against excessive interest and clearer disclosures to borrowers.

RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Transfer and Distribution of Credit Risk) Directions, 2025

December 20, 2025 534 Views 0 comment Print

The 2025 Directions confine UCBs to selling only stressed loans and bar them from acting as transferees. The move aims to limit risk build-up and ensure disciplined balance-sheet clean-up.

RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Credit Information Reporting) Directions, 2025

December 20, 2025 504 Views 0 comment Print

The regulator has made standardized credit reporting compulsory for UCBs across all credit bureaus. The key takeaway is tighter data quality, uniform formats, and faster, more transparent credit information updates.

RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Concentration Risk Management) Directions, 2025

December 20, 2025 1341 Views 0 comment Print

New norms cap borrower and group exposures based on Tier-I capital to prevent over-concentration. The key takeaway is stronger balance-sheet resilience through diversified lending.

RBI Updates Scheduled Banks Reporting Rules to Fortnight-End Basis

December 12, 2025 645 Views 0 comment Print

The regulator amended banking regulations to shift statutory returns from Friday-based reporting to the last day of the fortnight. The key takeaway is simplified and uniform reporting timelines for scheduled banks.

RBI (Rural Co-operative Banks – CRR & SLR) Amendment Directions, 2025

December 11, 2025 612 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI amended fortnightly CRR and monthly SLR reporting for rural co-operative banks, redefining the fortnight and updating Form B and Form I submissions.

RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks –CRR and SLR) Amendment Directions, 2025

December 11, 2025 735 Views 0 comment Print

The Reserve Bank of India issued the Urban Co-operative Banks – Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Amendment Directions, 2025, following the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025. Key amendments include redefining the “fortnight” as either the 1st–15th or 16th–last day of each month, revising reporting requirements for CRR and SLR in Form […]

RBI (Local Area Banks – CRR and SLR) Amendment Directions, 2025

December 11, 2025 414 Views 0 comment Print

RBI amends CRR and SLR reporting periods for Local Area Banks, introducing calendar-based fortnights and electronic submission of Form A and Form VIII returns.

RBI (Regional Rural Banks – CRR and SLR) Amendment Directions, 2025

December 11, 2025 405 Views 0 comment Print

RBI amends fortnight definition and reporting for CRR and SLR, requiring electronic submission of Form A and Form VIII, effective December 15, 2025.

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