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 Directions mandate stronger Board oversight, risk evaluation, and accountability to prevent governance and customer data failures in outsourced banking functions.
The central bank has notified comprehensive directions governing how NBFCs must present and disclose financial statements. The rules apply across regulatory layers to enhance consistency, transparency, and supervisory oversight. Immediate implementation underscores tighter reporting discipline.
RBI’s 2025 Directions overhaul debit card norms for rural co-operative banks, strengthening customer consent, blocking procedures, and grievance redressal to curb misuse.
The Directions clarify that outsourcing does not transfer responsibility to third parties. Boards and senior management remain answerable to customers and regulators for all outsourced activities.
The RBI consolidated all credit rules for rural co-operative banks in 2025, tightening digital lending, gold loans, microfinance and guarantees to improve transparency, borrower protection and risk management.
New directions allow dividends only when capital adequacy, asset quality, and liquidity norms are met. The key takeaway is that payouts are now firmly linked to financial strength and prudential compliance.
The RBI has issued uniform rules on interest rates for deposits of rural co-operative banks. The Directions emphasise transparency, non-negotiable rates, and depositor protection.
The Directions introduce early stress detection, strict governance, and time-bound resolution mechanisms. The key takeaway is faster recovery with reduced discretion and stronger Board oversight.
The regulator has issued detailed directions standardising balance sheet formats, disclosures, and accounting treatment for rural co-operative banks. The key takeaway is stricter transparency and uniform compliance with accounting standards.
The RBI has laid down stricter prudential conditions for UCBs to declare dividends. Only banks meeting capital adequacy, asset quality, and compliance benchmarks can distribute profits.
