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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 (Payments Banks – CRR and SLR) Amendment Directions, 2025

December 11, 2025 702 Views 0 comment Print

RBI amends fortnightly CRR and SLR reporting, changing the definition of ‘fortnight’ and requiring electronic submission of Form A and Form VIII. The update streamlines regulatory compliance.

RBI (Small Finance Banks – CRR and SLR) Amendment Directions, 2025

December 11, 2025 339 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI amends reporting and maintenance of CRR and SLR for small finance banks, revising fortnight definitions and mandating electronic submission from December 15, 2025.

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

December 11, 2025 1860 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI amended fortnightly CRR and monthly SLR reporting for commercial banks, introducing a new calendar-based definition of fortnight and updated Form A and Form VIII returns.

RBI (Rural Co-operative Banks – Credit Risk Management) – Amendment Directions, 2025

December 11, 2025 270 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI amends CC, OD, and current account rules to strengthen credit discipline and enhance monitoring in rural co-operative banks.

RBI (Urban Co-op Banks – Credit Risk Management) – Amendment Directions, 2025

December 11, 2025 501 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment introduces a detailed framework for managing CC, current, and OD accounts, strengthening credit monitoring and fund-flow discipline.

RBI (Regional Rural Banks – Credit Risk Management) – Amendment Directions, 2025

December 11, 2025 318 Views 0 comment Print

Funds in collection accounts must be remitted to designated accounts within two working days, limiting cash outflows. The measure enhances liquidity management and ensures effective tracking of borrower funds.

RBI (Local Area Banks – Credit Risk Management) – Amendment Directions, 2025

December 11, 2025 465 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s Amendment Directions, 2025 strengthen credit discipline and monitoring for cash credit, current, and overdraft accounts. Key takeaway: banks must manage accounts based on borrower exposure to mitigate credit risk.

RBI (Payments Banks – Miscellaneous) – Amendment Directions, 2025

December 11, 2025 432 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment directs payments banks to enforce account usage limits, monitor transactions biannually, and prevent pass-through or unauthorized activities, effective April 2026.

RBI (Small Finance Banks – Credit Risk Management) – Amendment Directions, 2025

December 11, 2025 459 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI’s 2025 amendment revises account maintenance rules for Small Finance Banks to ensure stricter monitoring of CC, Current, and OD accounts. Banks must flag accounts, monitor usage, and prevent fund diversion to maintain credit discipline.

Understanding Round-Tripping Risks in Cross-Border Investments

December 10, 2025 2118 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how circular fund flows can attract regulatory scrutiny and what measures businesses should take to ensure compliance under RBI guidelines.

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