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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 2448 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 1986 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 1338 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 261 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 285 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 189 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 393 Views 0 comment Print


Practical process for incorporating a Fintech Company in India

July 1, 2025 1404 Views 0 comment Print

This article outlines the essential considerations for incorporating a fintech startup, from choosing the right business structure to obtaining necessary licenses and ensuring regulatory compliance.

FAQ’s: Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA)

July 1, 2025 5559 Views 0 comment Print

Understand who must file India’s Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA), including companies with FDI/ODI, and get guidance on common filing queries.

RBI Guidelines on AePS Operator Due Diligence

June 27, 2025 2700 Views 0 comment Print

RBI issues guidelines for Aadhaar Enabled Payment System to enhance ATO due diligence, risk monitoring, and fraud prevention, effective January 1, 2026.

RBI Releases FY25 Corporate Sector Performance

June 26, 2025 1305 Views 1 comment Print

RBI reports 7.2% sales growth for FY25 in private firms, with higher input costs and moderate profit margins across manufacturing, IT, and service sectors.

RBI Revises Trading Hours for Call Money, Repo

June 25, 2025 1899 Views 0 comment Print

RBI extends call money timings to 7 PM from July 1 and repo/TREP to 4 PM from August 1, 2025, based on a review of market trading and settlement hours.

RBI Revises Guidelines Depositor Education & Awareness Fund Scheme

June 25, 2025 2763 Views 0 comment Print

RBI updates Depositor Education & Awareness Fund Scheme, 2014, with consolidated operational guidelines effective October 1, 2025, for all banks.

RBI MPC Cuts Repo Rate, Switches to Neutral Stance

June 20, 2025 1011 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s MPC cut the repo rate to 5.50% and shifted to a neutral stance in June 2025, aiming to balance inflation targeting with support for economic growth.

RBI amends Small Finance Banks Priority Sector Lending Targets

June 20, 2025 1461 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI has reduced the Priority Sector Lending target for Small Finance Banks from 75% to 60% of ANBC, effective FY 2025-26, adjusting the flexible component from 35% to 20%.

Reserve Bank of India (Project Finance) Directions, 2025

June 19, 2025 5766 Views 0 comment Print

RBI released updated Project Finance Directions 2025, effective Oct 1, 2025, harmonizing norms for Regulated Entities, focusing on stress resolution and DCCO changes.

RBI Update on UAPA Compliance and UNSC Sanctions

June 19, 2025 579 Views 0 comment Print

RBI directs regulated entities to update compliance systems under UAPA after UNSC adds Abubakar Swalleh to ISIL sanctions list on June 16, 2025.

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