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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 261 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 2307 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 435 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 1872 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 1293 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 237 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 222 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 231 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 441 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 303 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 381 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 354 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 invites public comments on draft RBI Ombudsman Scheme, 2025

October 7, 2025 1428 Views 0 comment Print

RBI releases the draft Reserve Bank – Ombudsman Scheme, 2025 for public review until October 28. It revises the grievance redressal process for customers of regulated entities.

RBI’s EDPMS and IDPMS: Real-Time Trade Monitoring

October 7, 2025 8112 Views 0 comment Print

EDPMS and IDPMS are RBI’s digital platforms linking Customs and banks to monitor all export earnings and import payments in real time for FEMA compliance and forex oversight.

RBI Expands Ombudsman Scheme to Co-op Banks

October 7, 2025 1161 Views 0 comment Print

RBI includes State and Central Co-operative Banks under the Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021, effective November 1, 2025, for customer grievance redressal.

RBI Allows Exporters to Hold Foreign Currency Accounts in IFSCs

October 6, 2025 1305 Views 0 comment Print

RBI has amended FEMA regulations to permit exporters to open and maintain foreign currency accounts in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs), offering greater flexibility for managing export proceeds and import payments.

RBI Amends FEMA Rules: INR Lending to Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka

October 6, 2025 1317 Views 0 comment Print

This Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Notification No. FEMA 3(R)(4)/2025-RB, dated October 06, 2025, introduces an amendment to the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018. Specifically, the amendment inserts a new clause, (iv), into sub-regulation 7A of the Principal Regulations. The core change permits an Authorised Dealer (AD) Category-I bank in India to […]

RBI (AIFIs – Lending to Related Parties) Directions, 2025 – Draft

October 6, 2025 864 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI released draft directions for All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) to harmonize rules on lending to related parties, effective April 1, 2026, mandating board oversight and stricter definitions.

RBI (NBFCs – Lending to Related Parties) Directions, 2025 – Draft

October 6, 2025 2883 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI’s draft directions for NBFCs, effective April 1, 2026, revise guidelines on lending to ‘related parties’ to manage conflict of interest. It sets new materiality thresholds based on NBFC layers, mandates credit policy provisions, and outlines robust monitoring, reporting, and disclosure requirements.

RBI (Rural Co-operative Banks – Lending to Related Parties) Directions, 2025 – Draft

October 6, 2025 789 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s draft directions for Rural Co-operative Banks (RCBs) on lending to related parties. Sets materiality thresholds, disclosure rules, and mandates Board approval for large loans.

RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Lending to Related Parties) Directions, 2025 – Draft

October 6, 2025 1272 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI’s draft directions for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) revise guidelines on lending to ‘related parties’ to address conflict of interest and moral hazard risks. It details statutory prohibitions, required credit policy provisions, materiality thresholds, and new monitoring and reporting requirements for UCBs, effective April 1, 2026.

RBI (Local Area Banks – Lending to Related Parties) Directions, 2025 – Draft

October 6, 2025 594 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s draft 2025 Directions revise rules for Local Area Banks (LABs) lending to related parties, setting new definitions, exposure limits, governance, and mandatory reporting.

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