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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 240 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 2208 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 414 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 1755 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 1245 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 201 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 225 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 195 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 201 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 123 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 894 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 246 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 240 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 324 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 321 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 123 Views 0 comment Print


RBI Directs Banks to Update Terror Sanctions List for KYC Compliance

October 23, 2025 576 Views 0 comment Print

RBI directed Regulated Entities to comply with a UNSC update to the ISIL/Al-Qaida Sanctions List under UAPA Section 51A, amending the entry for Ahmad Hussain Al-Sharaa.

Account Aggregator Framework: A Complete Application-to-Compliance Guide for Fintech Founders & NBFC Professionals

October 16, 2025 1569 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI Account Aggregator framework mandates a ₹2 Cr NOF and digital-first compliance. Understand the AA licensing process, post-registration audits, and security requirements.

RBI Allows Exporters to Open Foreign Currency Accounts in IFSC

October 15, 2025 1422 Views 0 comment Print

RBI amended FEMA regulations to permit Indian exporters to hold Foreign Currency Accounts in IFSC banks (like GIFT City). This move facilitates trade, reduces transaction costs, and manages exchange rate risk.

Claims Settlement for Deceased Customers – Recent RBI Directions

October 15, 2025 5241 Views 3 comments Print

RBI Notification No. RBI/2025-26/82 mandates uniform, transparent procedures for settling deceased customers’ claims across banks. Sets 15-day time limits and penalty for delays.

RBI’s Game-Changer: How a Quiet Policy Shift Could Reshape India’s Financing Landscape

October 13, 2025 657 Views 0 comment Print

You’re running a mid-sized infrastructure company in India, and you’ve been watching your borrowing costs creep higher while domestic banks tighten their purse strings. Your expansion plans are stalling, not because of lack of demand, but because of expensive capital.

RBI ₹2000 Note Withdrawal: 98.35% Returned by Sept 2025

October 13, 2025 1164 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI announced the withdrawal of ₹2000 notes in May 2023. As of Sept 30, 2025, 98.35% of notes are returned. Notes remain legal tender; exchange/deposit continues at RBI offices.

RBI’s New FEMA Compounding Rules: Timelines and Penalties

October 13, 2025 2922 Views 0 comment Print

Overview of RBI’s updated FEMA compounding provisions. Key features include 180 resolution, detailed penalty matrices for reporting contraventions, and non-compoundable cases.

Judicial Restraint and RBI’s Wilful Defaulter Framework

October 10, 2025 1584 Views 0 comment Print

An analysis of judicial restraint concerning the RBI’s Wilful Defaulter framework. Learn the precise stage and scope of court intervention under the WDIC and Review Committee process.

RBI Drafts 238 Master Directions to Consolidate Regulations

October 10, 2025 2832 Views 0 comment Print

RBI consolidates 9,000 circulars into 238 Draft Master Directions for 11 regulated entities to cut compliance costs. Feedback on completeness is due Nov 10, 2025.

RBI Issues Draft Directions to Strengthen Internal Ombudsman Framework for Banks & NBFCs

October 7, 2025 1587 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s 2025 draft Master Directions propose a stronger internal ombudsman system to ensure fair and timely customer grievance resolution within banks, NBFCs, and payment entities before escalation to RBI Ombudsman.

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