Follow Us:

reserve bank of india

Latest Articles


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 2529 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 456 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 2022 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 1353 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 264 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 288 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 258 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 909 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 issues consolidated directions on Digital Payments – E-mandate framework, 2026

Fema / RBI : The RBI has consolidated all previous e-mandate guidelines into a single framework governing recurring digital payments. The key t...

April 21, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

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 213 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 375 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 321 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 417 Views 0 comment Print


RBI (Payments Banks – Digital Banking Channels Authorisation) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 528 Views 0 comment Print

RBI introduces strict eligibility and approval requirements for payments banks launching digital banking channels. Framework emphasises cybersecurity, financial readiness, and customer protection.

RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 654 Views 0 comment Print

 The 2025 Directions mandate a structured two-committee mechanism with notice, hearing and reasoned orders to ensure fair and transparent wilful defaulter classification.

RBI (Regional Rural Banks – Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 1146 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI issues updated CRR and SLR directions for Regional Rural Banks, defining maintenance, reporting, and penalties to ensure liquidity and compliance.

RBI (Payments Banks – Branch Authorisation) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 810 Views 0 comment Print

Explains RBI’s 2025 framework requiring approvals, rural outreach targets, and strict monitoring of Banking Outlets. Key takeaway: Payments Banks must prioritise financial inclusion and comply with structured authorisation norms.

RBI (Commercial Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 1116 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI released updated Directions governing the presentation and disclosure of financial statements by commercial banks. The framework takes immediate effect and defines which institutions must comply.

RBI (All India Financial Institutions – Transfer and Distribution of Credit Risk) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 1125 Views 0 comment Print

The Directions lay down a single, consolidated framework for loan transfers, stressed asset sales, and co-lending by AIFIs. The key takeaway is stricter governance, valuation discipline, and capital safeguards in credit risk transactions.

RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Resolution of Stressed Assets) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 1029 Views 0 comment Print

The 2025 Directions introduce a consolidated regime for restructuring, settlements, and write-offs. Key takeaway: faster, more disciplined resolution with tighter governance and provisioning norms.

RBI (Small Finance Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividends) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 351 Views 0 comment Print

RBI sets prudential norms for small finance banks, linking dividend eligibility to CRAR and NNPA ratios. Boards must ensure payouts maintain financial stability and comply with regulations.

RBI (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Branch Authorisation) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 1110 Views 0 comment Print

The regulator ties branch authorisation to financial strength and ratings, allowing wider expansion only for stronger entities while retaining supervisory veto powers.

RBI (Small Finance Banks – Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 912 Views 0 comment Print

RBI introduces new 2025 Directions to identify and manage wilful defaulters, ensuring transparent procedures, accountability, and restrictions on future credit for non-repaying borrowers.

Search Post by Date
April 2026
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930