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Annual Survey on Computer Software & ITES Exports: RBI FAQs

Fema / RBI : RBI has reiterated that software and ITES exporters must submit the annual survey based on the previous financial year. The guidel...

June 2, 2026 5961 Views 1 comment Print

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

Fema / RBI : RBI requires mutual funds to report foreign liabilities and assets annually for compilation of Balance of Payments and Internation...

June 2, 2026 3615 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Revises Cooling-Off Period Norms for Co-operative Bank Directors

Fema / RBI : RBI’s 2026 amendments impose a mandatory three-year cooling-off period after directors complete ten years on co-operative bank b...

May 27, 2026 648 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) Return

Fema / RBI : The requirement applies if foreign assets or liabilities exist as of 31 March, even without fresh transactions. The rule ensures d...

May 23, 2026 1251 Views 1 comment Print

RBI Provisioning Norms for NBFCs

Fema / RBI : RBI has standardized the 90-day NPA classification rule across all NBFC categories, including NBFC-BL entities, effective 31 March...

May 22, 2026 609 Views 0 comment Print


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Portfolio Investment Positions by Counterpart Economy (formerly CPIS) – India: FAQs

Fema / RBI : RBI has clarified reporting requirements, valuation methods, submission procedures, and entity obligations under the Portfolio Inv...

June 2, 2026 756 Views 0 comment Print

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 507 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 474 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 477 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 552 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


DICGC Entitled to Priority Recovery; Amendment Challenge Dismissed

Fema / RBI : Reimbursement of interim payments from insured banks in priority to other liabilities was a valid exercise of legislative competen...

May 11, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Must Reconsider NBFC Surrender Plea After Hearing: Calcutta HC

Fema / RBI : The Court held that rejection of NBFC registration surrender solely due to meeting PBC was unsustainable without giving an opportu...

May 3, 2026 345 Views 0 comment Print

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 594 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 1023 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 831 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI Consolidates Rules on Pre-2005 Banknotes Due to Security Upgrade Measures

Fema / RBI : RBI has reiterated that old series banknotes issued before 2005 remain legal tender but should not be re-issued by banks. The circ...

June 9, 2026 36 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Consolidates Instructions on ₹2000 Note Withdrawal, Confirms Continued Legal Tender Status

Fema / RBI : The RBI has consolidated all directions relating to the withdrawal of ₹2000 banknotes from circulation. The circular reiterates ...

June 9, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

RBI (Regional Rural Banks Cash Reserve Ratio & Statutory Liquidity Ratio) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI has exempted eligible FCNR(B) deposits from CRR and SLR requirements until September 30, 2026. The measure is aimed at attract...

June 9, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

RBI (Rural Co-operative Banks – Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI has exempted fresh FCNR(B) deposits mobilized between June 8 and September 30, 2026 from CRR and SLR requirements. The move ai...

June 9, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print

RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks Cash Reserve Ratio and statutory Liquidity Ratio) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI has exempted eligible FCNR(B) deposits from CRR and SLR requirements for urban co-operative banks. The move aims to attract fo...

June 9, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print


RBI Issues Trade Relief Framework for Exporters

November 14, 2025 2451 Views 0 comment Print

The guidelines clarify that relief measures will not be treated as restructuring and will not lead to asset-classification downgrade. They also require lenders to create additional provisions and ensure borrower credit histories remain unaffected.

Digital Lending and Changing Face of Banking Regulation in India

November 10, 2025 2433 Views 0 comment Print

Exploring how digital lending reshapes Indian banking law, balancing innovation, data protection, and fiduciary trust under RBI’s evolving regulations.

RBI Excludes 19 Rural Banks from Second Schedule

November 8, 2025 3993 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI excludes 19 regional rural banks from the Second Schedule, changing their official recognition and regulatory status under the RBI Act.

RBI’s FREE-AI Framework for Ethical AI in Finance

November 7, 2025 1497 Views 0 comment Print

Summarizing RBI’s FREE-AI framework: 7 principles (Trust, Fairness, Accountability) for AI governance in Indian banks and fintechs, focused on risk and compliance.

RBI Draft Lending To Related Parties Directions, 2025: Key Takeaways For NBFCS

November 1, 2025 1893 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s draft lending framework for NBFCs expands the ‘related party’ definition and mandates Board approvals, recusal, and transparent policies for intra-group exposures.

BCAS Feedback on Draft ECB Regulations 2025

October 31, 2025 822 Views 0 comment Print

BCAS submits comments on RBI’s draft External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) regulations, seeking clarity on eligibility, KYC norms, borrowing limits, pricing, and reporting requirements.

Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): Purpose and Applicability in India

October 30, 2025 4596 Views 0 comment Print

The LEI is a unique 20-character code mandated by RBI/SEBI/IRDAI for non-individuals engaging in large financial transactions, derivatives, and borrowing over Rs.5 Cr. Learn the application process.

RBI Issues New Nomination Rules for Bank Accounts 2025

October 28, 2025 8739 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s 2025 Directions mandate banks to offer nomination for deposits/lockers, aligning with new laws. Customers must be informed; non-nomination requires a declaration.

Draft RBI (NBFC – Scale Based Regulation) Amendment Directions, 2025

October 27, 2025 2613 Views 0 comment Print

RBI drafts amendments to NBFC Scale Based Regulation, introducing ‘High-quality infrastructure projects’ and tiered risk weights of 50% or 75% based on repayment history.

Draft RBI (Small Finance Banks – Capital Market Exposure) Directions, 2025

October 27, 2025 1167 Views 0 comment Print

RBI releases draft rules for Small Finance Banks’ Capital Market Exposure, capping aggregate CME at 40% of Tier 1 Capital and setting new LTV limits for various securities.

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