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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 273 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 2442 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 453 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 1980 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 1332 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 258 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 282 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 249 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 258 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 444 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 903 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 759 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 495 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 2220 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI Restricts INR Derivative Deals with Related Parties for Authorised Dealers

Fema / RBI : The update prohibits most INR derivative contracts with related entities. Only specific transactions such as cancellations and non...

April 20, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

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 372 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 315 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 402 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 387 Views 0 comment Print


RBI (Small Finance Banks – Credit Information Reporting) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 537 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI has introduced comprehensive credit reporting norms for Small Finance Banks to ensure standardized, timely, and accurate borrower data. The framework strengthens transparency, SHG reporting, and data quality monitoring.

RBI (Small Finance Banks – Credit Cards and Debit Cards: Issuance and Conduct) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 678 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s 2025 Directions set out comprehensive guidelines for issuing credit, debit, and co-branded cards by small finance banks, focusing on customer protection and risk management.

RBI (Small Finance Banks – Credit Facilities) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 468 Views 0 comment Print

The circular introduces consolidated Directions governing credit facilities for Small Finance Banks. It outlines RBI’s mandate, regulatory safeguards, and immediate applicability.

RBI (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 1275 Views 0 comment Print

New Directions mandate a fair, transparent, two-stage process with notice, disclosure, and hearing before tagging a borrower as a wilful defaulter. The key takeaway is strengthened natural justice alongside tighter credit discipline.

RBI (Small Finance Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 414 Views 0 comment Print

RBI introduces a unified framework ensuring transparent, non-discriminatory interest rates on all domestic and non-resident deposits. Key takeaway: SFBs must follow strict policies on rate setting, premature withdrawals, and disclosure.

RBI (Small Finance Banks- Resource Raising Norms) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 315 Views 0 comment Print

RBI introduces a detailed framework allowing SFBs to issue long-term bonds with CRR/SLR and PSL benefits. The Directions aim to boost infrastructure and affordable housing finance.

RBI (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Resolution of Stressed Assets) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 1362 Views 0 comment Print

The regulator has rolled out a comprehensive framework for early identification and time-bound resolution of stressed assets by NBFCs. The key takeaway is stricter governance, faster resolution timelines, and enhanced supervisory scrutiny to prevent evergreening and protect credit discipline.

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

November 28, 2025 606 Views 0 comment Print

RBI introduces 2025 prudential norms to ensure Small Finance Banks maintain adequate capital buffers for risk management and financial stability.

RBI (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Governance) Directions

November 28, 2025 1881 Views 0 comment Print

The regulator has introduced a unified governance framework for NBFCs, tightening board oversight, risk management, and compensation norms. The move aims to strengthen accountability and curb excessive risk-taking.

RBI (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Responsible Business Conduct) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 2952 Views 0 comment Print

The Directions introduce a unified responsible-business framework for NBFCs, focusing on transparency, fair pricing, and ethical recovery. Mandatory KFS disclosures, limits on penal charges, and borrower-friendly loan resets significantly enhance consumer protection.

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