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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


RBI Removes BRIPL Rating Restrictions for Banks

June 9, 2025 810 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s June 2025 circular removes restrictions on using Brickwork Ratings India Private Limited (BRIPL) ratings for bank capital adequacy under Basel III.

RBI Relaxes UCB Exposure Norms for PSL Funds

June 9, 2025 726 Views 0 comment Print

New RBI guidelines exclude Primary Co-operative Banks’ contributions to eligible funds for PSL shortfalls from exposure limit calculations, though a 100% risk weight applies.

RBI Expands Large Exposures Exemption for Banks

June 9, 2025 1854 Views 0 comment Print

RBI circular dated June 9, 2025, broadens Large Exposures Framework exemption to include bank contributions to NHB, SIDBI, and MUDRA for PSL shortfalls.

RBI’s Bold Move: How Repo Rate Cut is Shaping India’s Economy & Stock Market

June 8, 2025 83745 Views 6 comments Print

RBI cut its repo rate to 5.50% and CRR to 3% on June 6, 2025, aiming to increase liquidity and lower loan costs. See the market reaction and economic impact.

RBI Monetary Policy June 2025- Key Rates and Measures

June 8, 2025 1740 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI announced its June 2025 monetary policy, reducing the repo rate to 5.50% and adjusting other key rates. CRR will decrease to 3.0% in phases.

Bad & Doubtful Debts Reserve in Co-op Banks: Tax & RBI Treatment Post Latest Circulars

June 8, 2025 1644 Views 0 comment Print

The functioning of co-operative banks has always demanded a delicate balance between regulatory compliance, financial prudence, and tax optimization. One such element that often walks this tightrope is the Bad and Doubtful Debts Reserve (BDDR).

New Bank Nomination Norms: Simplification or Added Confusion?

June 8, 2025 4254 Views 3 comments Print

Upcoming bank nomination reforms allowing multiple nominees may complicate deposit claims, creating issues for heirs and banks unless key legal and practical challenges are addressed.

Deadline Approaching: Use RBI’s LSF Route to Avoid FEMA Compounding

June 6, 2025 4776 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s LSF framework offers a cost-effective, simplified, and time-bound route for resolving procedural lapses under the OI regime. With the sunset date of August 22, 2025, drawing closer, stakeholders must act swiftly to assess their compliance status and avail of the LSF facility where eligible.

RBI Issues New Gold & Silver Loan Directions

June 6, 2025 4503 Views 0 comment Print

RBI introduces unified directions for lending against gold and silver collateral, effective April 1, 2026, standardizing norms for banks and NBFCs, and enhancing borrower protection.

Survey on Foreign Liabilities & Assets of Mutual Fund AMCs in India: FAQs

June 2, 2025 3453 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the RBI’s annual FLA survey for Mutual Funds and AMCs in India. This survey collects data on foreign liabilities and assets for Balance of Payments and IIP compilation.

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