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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 258 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 2304 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 435 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 1863 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 1284 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 234 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 252 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 216 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 228 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 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 897 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 297 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 273 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 372 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 348 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 150 Views 0 comment Print


RBI (Commercial Banks – Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning) Amendment Directions, 2025

December 4, 2025 903 Views 0 comment Print

RBI amends IRACP Directions, deleting Paragraph 117, permitting banks to reverse released provisions or transfer them to General Reserve from January 1, 2026.

RBI (Small Finance Banks – Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning) Amendment Directions, 2025

December 4, 2025 699 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI amends provisioning norms, enabling small finance banks to reverse released provisions or transfer them to the General Reserve, effective January 1, 2026.

RBI (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Amendment Directions, 2025

December 4, 2025 660 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI deletes Paragraph 78 on risk-weighted assets, amending prudential norms. The update, effective January 1, 2026, strengthens capital adequacy frameworks for commercial banks.

RBI (Small Finance Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Amendment Directions, 2025

December 4, 2025 309 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI amends prudential norms by deleting Paragraph 68 on risk-weighted assets calculation. The change, effective January 1, 2026, updates capital adequacy rules for small finance banks.

RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Licensing, Scheduling and Regulatory Classification) Guidelines, 2025

December 4, 2025 948 Views 0 comment Print

RBI has clarified that no new Urban Co-operative Banks or conversions will be permitted. It has also adopted a four-tier structure based on deposits to ensure proportionate regulation and stability.

AD Category-II Banks and FFMCs to Submit LRS Daily Returns

December 3, 2025 1101 Views 0 comment Print

RBI mandates direct submission of LRS daily returns by AD Category-II banks and FFMCs from January 1, 2026, enabling real-time tracking of cumulative PAN-wise remittances.

Portfolio Investment Positions by Counterpart Economy (formerly CPIS) – India: FAQs

December 3, 2025 492 Views 0 comment Print

India submits consolidated portfolio investment data to IMF twice a year, covering equity and debt securities, enhancing transparency of cross-border financial holdings.

ग्राहक हितार्थ बैंकिंग लेन-देन से सम्बन्धित “संक्षिप्त सूची” समय की आवश्यकता

December 2, 2025 573 Views 0 comment Print

लेख में बैंकिंग कथनों की असंगति से होने वाली समस्याओं और एक मानकीकृत संक्षिप्त सूची लागू करने की आवश्यकता को समझाया गया है। मुख्य takeaway यह है कि एक समान फॉर्मेट ग्राहक सुविधा और बैंकिंग दक्षता दोनों बढ़ाएगा।

RBI (Payments Banks – Undertaking of Financial Services) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 834 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI introduces a detailed compliance framework for Payments Banks undertaking financial services. The update reinforces customer protection, risk controls, and strict limits on agency and referral activities.

RBI (Payments Banks – Governance) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 741 Views 0 comment Print

RBI introduces a comprehensive governance rulebook strengthening board structure, director eligibility, risk oversight, and compliance standards for Payments Banks. The framework enhances accountability and reduces governance risks.

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