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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


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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


Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week Ending 15th March 2026

March 17, 2026 5457 Views 1 comment Print

The High Court ruled that retrospective cancellation of GST registration is invalid if such action is not proposed in the original show cause notice. The judgment emphasizes adherence to natural justice and proper reasoning in administrative orders.

RBI Directs Currency Chests to Remain Open on March 31 2026

March 16, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print

Banks holding currency chests were instructed to function normally on March 31, 2026, despite the holiday. The directive supports timely settlement of government transactions before the financial year closes.

RBI Mandates Disclosure of DICGC Premium Payment Due to Risk-Based Premium Framework

March 16, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI directed rural co-operative banks to disclose timely payment or arrears of DICGC insurance premiums in their annual reports. The amendment strengthens transparency in financial reporting.

RBI Mandates DICGC Premium Disclosure for Urban Co-operative Banks

March 16, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print

RBI directed urban co-operative banks to confirm in annual reports whether deposit insurance premiums were paid to DICGC on time. Any delay or arrears must also be clearly disclosed.

RBI Mandates DICGC Premium Disclosure for Regional Rural Banks

March 16, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

RBI amended disclosure rules requiring Regional Rural Banks to report whether DICGC deposit insurance premiums were paid on time. The change follows the Risk-Based Premium framework and strengthens financial transparency.

RBI Mandates DICGC Premium Disclosure for Local Area Banks

March 16, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print

After DICGC introduced the Risk-Based Premium framework, RBI revised financial statement disclosure norms requiring Local Area Banks to report deposit insurance premium payment status.

RBI Mandates Disclosure of DICGC Premium Payments in Payments Banks’ Financial Statements

March 16, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

RBI amended financial disclosure rules requiring payments banks to report DICGC deposit insurance premium payments and confirm whether they were made within prescribed timelines.

RBI Mandates Disclosure of DICGC Premium Payments by Small Finance Banks

March 16, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

RBI requires small finance banks to disclose deposit insurance premium payments and confirm whether they were paid within prescribed timelines in annual financial statements.

Banks Must Disclose DICGC Insurance Premium Payments: RBI

March 16, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

RBI introduced new disclosure requirements requiring banks to report timely payment of deposit insurance premiums to DICGC. The amendment strengthens transparency in financial reporting.

Bank Branch Statutory Audit – Comprehensive Audit Programme

March 13, 2026 5019 Views 0 comment Print

The document outlines a comprehensive framework for conducting bank branch statutory audits under RBI guidelines and ICAI standards. It details procedures covering advances, NPAs, deposits, regulatory reporting, and final audit documentation.

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