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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 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 2442 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 453 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 1980 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 1332 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 258 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 282 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 249 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 903 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 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 183 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 372 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 315 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 402 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 387 Views 0 comment Print


NSDL Payments Bank Added to RBI Second Schedule

July 17, 2025 978 Views 0 comment Print

RBI includes NSDL Payments Bank Limited in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934, granting it scheduled bank status per July 10, 2025 Gazette notification

Unprecedented Scenario: India’s Banking System Faces Liquidity Surplus

July 14, 2025 759 Views 0 comment Print

India’s banking system has shifted from a liquidity deficit to a significant surplus, prompting concerns about potential inflationary risks and reduced lending profitability, as the RBI seeks new liquidity management strategies.

Reforming India’s Rupee Derivatives: RBI’S 2025 Draft & Future of Capital Account Liberalisation

July 14, 2025 744 Views 0 comment Print

Explore RBI’s 2025 draft for rupee interest rate derivatives, focusing on non-resident participation, capital account liberalization, and associated legal, regulatory, and fiscal challenges in India.

RBI Clarifies Rules on Gold, Silver Loan Collateral

July 11, 2025 6639 Views 0 comment Print

RBI allows voluntary pledge of gold and silver for agriculture and MSME loans up to collateral-free limits without breaching existing loan guidelines.

RBI FAQs on ATM/White Label ATM

July 9, 2025 9060 Views 0 comment Print

RBI FAQs on ATMs and WLAs cover transaction types, free limits, charges, failed transaction protocols, compensation, and essential security measures for cardholders.

RBI Draft Rules on Novation of OTC Derivatives 2025

July 9, 2025 1065 Views 0 comment Print

RBI issues draft guidelines for novation of OTC derivative contracts. Stakeholders can submit comments by August 1, 2025. New rules replace 2013 directions.

RBI Financial Stability Report 2025-26 Overview

July 8, 2025 1392 Views 0 comment Print

Key insights from RBI’s Financial Stability Report 2025-26: Indian economy’s resilience, banking sector health, growth outlook, and identified financial stability risks.

A Guide To RBI’s Master Direction On DNB Returns Filings

July 5, 2025 10686 Views 0 comment Print

Understand RBI’s Master Direction on Supervisory Returns for NBFCs. Learn about applicability, definitions, and timelines for various DNBS returns submissions.

RBI (Pre-payment Charges on Loans) Directions, 2025

July 2, 2025 4113 Views 0 comment Print

RBI issues new directions on pre-payment charges for loans, effective Jan 2026. Rules cover floating rate loans for individuals and MSEs, aiming for transparency and fair practices.

NBFC Takeover Process and RBI Compliance

July 2, 2025 2265 Views 2 comments Print

The takeover process shall primarily involve a thorough review of the target NBFC’s documentation by the Acquirer. Upon the Acquirer’s approval of the acquisition, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be executed, accompanied by a token consideration. As part of the regulatory and compliance procedures, Know Your Customer (KYC) documents, a detailed business plan, and […]

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