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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


RBI Circular: Income Recognition, Asset Classification & Provisioning for UCBs

April 1, 2025 2064 Views 0 comment Print

RBI releases updated Master Circular for Urban Co-operative Banks, consolidating income recognition and asset classification guidelines up to March 2025.

RBI Master Circular 2025: Prudential Norms on IRAC & Provisioning

April 1, 2025 26073 Views 0 comment Print

RBI releases updated master circular on loan income recognition, asset classification, and provisioning norms, consolidating directives till March 2025.

RBI Master Circular 2025: Bank Guarantees & Co-Acceptances

April 1, 2025 8055 Views 0 comment Print

RBI updates Master Circular on Guarantees & Co-Acceptances for 2025, consolidating existing guidelines for banks. No new instructions introduced.

RBI Master Circular 2025: Guarantees, Co-Acceptances & LCs for UCBs

April 1, 2025 1230 Views 0 comment Print

RBI issues revised Master Circular for UCBs on guarantees, co-acceptances, and letters of credit, consolidating guidelines up to March 31, 2025.

RBI Master Direction for Exchange of Notes and Coins

April 1, 2025 5946 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI updates guidelines for exchanging soiled, mutilated, or imperfect notes and coins across bank branches for public convenience, effective April 2025.

RBI Directions 2023: Investment Portfolio Management for Banks – FAQs

April 1, 2025 837 Views 0 comment Print

RBI issues FAQs clarifying 2023 directions on commercial bank investment portfolio classification, valuation, and operations. 

RBI Issues Updated Capital Adequacy Norms for Primary UCBs

April 1, 2025 1182 Views 0 comment Print

RBI releases revised Master Circular on capital adequacy for Urban Co-operative Banks. Consolidates guidelines, no new instructions issued

RBI Issues Master Direction on Counterfeit Notes 2025

April 1, 2025 1734 Views 0 comment Print

RBI releases Master Direction 2025 on counterfeit notes, outlining detection, reporting, and monitoring guidelines for banks.

Basel III Capital Regulations: RBI Master Circular 2025

April 1, 2025 8043 Views 0 comment Print

RBI updates Basel III capital adequacy guidelines for banks. Read the latest Master Circular issued on April 1, 2025, covering consolidated regulations.

RBI Master Circular 2025 on Board of Directors – UCBs

April 1, 2025 3654 Views 0 comment Print

RBI releases updated Master Circular for UCB Boards, covering director roles, committees, reviews, and regulations.

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