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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 2298 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 426 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 1854 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 1281 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 231 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 213 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 225 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 294 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 (Urban Co-operative Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 585 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI has issued fresh directions standardising how Urban Co-operative Banks fix and pay interest on deposits. The key takeaway is a mandatory, transparent, and non-discriminatory interest rate policy across all deposit categories.

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

November 28, 2025 1074 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s 2025 Directions define strict income recognition, asset classification, and provisioning norms for small finance banks, ensuring transparency and prudent lending practices.

RBI (Local Area Banks – Managing Risks in Outsourcing) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 495 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI issued binding Directions to strengthen governance, due diligence, and oversight of IT outsourcing by Local Area Banks. The key takeaway is enhanced Board accountability and stricter controls over data security and service providers.

RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Asset Liability Management) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 1359 Views 0 comment Print

The 2025 Directions overhaul asset-liability management for UCBs, setting clear governance, liquidity limits, and IRR controls. Key takeaway: stricter, standardised risk management and reporting across bank categories.

RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 1263 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI has issued comprehensive 2025 Directions standardising CRR and SLR requirements for UCBs. The key takeaway is tighter liquidity compliance with clearer definitions, reporting norms, and penalties.

RBI (All India Financial Institutions – Credit Information Reporting) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 663 Views 0 comment Print

The regulator mandated a single, standardized credit reporting system for all major financial institutions. The ruling ensures consistency, data accuracy, and improved credit decision-making across the financial system.

RBI (Local Area Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 333 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI (Local Area Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Directions, 2025 consolidate customer service, financial inclusion, deposit management, locker operations, nomination, and claim settlement norms for Local Area Banks, laying down comprehensive governance, protection, and transparency requirements with immediate effect.

RBI (All India Financial Institutions – Credit Facilities) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 1083 Views 0 comment Print

The 2025 Directions overhaul how AIFIs extend credit, digital loans, and guarantees. The key takeaway is a unified, stricter framework focused on borrower protection, transparency, and financial stability.

RBI (Local Area Banks – Asset Liability Management) Directions, 2025

November 28, 2025 750 Views 0 comment Print

The Directions introduce a structured ALM framework with strict liquidity mismatch limits and gap analysis to improve risk resilience of local banks.

RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Governance) Directions

November 28, 2025 2814 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI’s 2025 Governance Directions overhaul board structure, management roles, and oversight mechanisms to strengthen accountability and professionalism in UCBs.

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