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...
The draft mandates upfront disclosure of all transaction costs for retail forex deals to enhance transparency and informed choice.
RBI permits movement of Indian currency to/from Nepal and Bhutan with revised limits, effective under the 2025 amendment to FEMA regulations.
The court held that Ombudsman’s finding of customer negligence was unsustainable and directed bank to refund disputed amount. The ruling clarifies that refund may be ordered when adjudication fails to consider material records.
Court ruled that protections under the RBI Circular apply only to third-party breaches and cannot be invoked to recast personal transactions as fraud. Since bank records showed the petitioners’ own involvement, the writ was dismissed.
The amendment clarifies which financial services banks and their group entities can conduct, sets prudential investment limits, and enforces compliance timelines for risk mitigation.
RBI issues amendments clarifying agency business, referral services, and equity investment limits for small finance banks. Compliance timelines and prudential norms are emphasized.
The RBI’s 2025 amendment defines agency and referral services for Payments Banks, ensuring compliance and operational clarity in third-party financial product arrangements.
The RBI mandates that NBFCs within bank groups must follow commercial bank financial service guidelines for overlapping activities. The update ensures uniform regulation and avoids regulatory arbitrage.
The RBI amends provisions governing Non-Operative Financial Holding Companies, clarifying which activities belong within the bank and which must be undertaken through subsidiaries. The ruling reinforces restrictions on activities not permitted to banks.
RBI reduces Bank Rate to 5.50% and repo rate under LAF to 5.25%, lowering penal interest on CRR/SLR shortfalls and easing liquidity for banks and primary dealers.
