Fema / RBI : RBI has reiterated that software and ITES exporters must submit the annual survey based on the previous financial year. The guidel...
Fema / RBI : RBI requires mutual funds to report foreign liabilities and assets annually for compilation of Balance of Payments and Internation...
Fema / RBI : RBI’s 2026 amendments impose a mandatory three-year cooling-off period after directors complete ten years on co-operative bank b...
Fema / RBI : The requirement applies if foreign assets or liabilities exist as of 31 March, even without fresh transactions. The rule ensures d...
Fema / RBI : RBI has standardized the 90-day NPA classification rule across all NBFC categories, including NBFC-BL entities, effective 31 March...
Fema / RBI : RBI has clarified reporting requirements, valuation methods, submission procedures, and entity obligations under the Portfolio Inv...
Fema / RBI : The amendment redefines revenue reserves by excluding provisions for liabilities and depreciation. This ensures clearer classifica...
Fema / RBI : RBI revises the definition of revenue reserves to exclude provisions and liabilities. The change enhances transparency and consist...
Fema / RBI : The Reserve Bank of India has removed a key provision from capital adequacy norms to ensure consistency with updated investment ru...
Fema / RBI : RBI introduces annual IFR assessment instead of continuous compliance for RRBs. The change reduces operational burden while mainta...
Fema / RBI : Reimbursement of interim payments from insured banks in priority to other liabilities was a valid exercise of legislative competen...
Fema / RBI : The Court held that rejection of NBFC registration surrender solely due to meeting PBC was unsustainable without giving an opportu...
Fema / RBI : The court held that failure to apply Clause 3(d) of the RBI Master Circular invalidated the wilful defaulter declaration. Non-Exec...
Corporate Law : The court held that Ombudsman’s finding of customer negligence was unsustainable and directed bank to refund disputed amount. Th...
Corporate Law : Court ruled that protections under the RBI Circular apply only to third-party breaches and cannot be invoked to recast personal tr...
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...
Fema / RBI : The RBI has consolidated all directions relating to the withdrawal of ₹2000 banknotes from circulation. The circular reiterates ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has exempted eligible FCNR(B) deposits from CRR and SLR requirements until September 30, 2026. The measure is aimed at attract...
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...
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...
The RBI has revised KYC updation norms, allowing Business Correspondents to facilitate the process and advising banks to hold camps to address pendency.
RBI’s June 2025 circular amends rules for inoperative accounts and unclaimed deposits, enabling KYC updates at all branches, V-CIP, and via Business Correspondents.
RBI issues KYC Amendment Directions 2025, extending updation deadlines for low-risk customers, allowing BCs for KYC, and mandating multiple advance intimations.
RBI’s ₹2 lakh penalty cap for residual FEMA violations reflects a progressive shift—recognizing the difference between serious non-compliance and innocent procedural errors. If you’ve had small FEMA oversights in the past, now is the time to proactively fix them under this simplified regime.
RBI’s June 2025 circular removes restrictions on using Brickwork Ratings India Private Limited (BRIPL) ratings for bank capital adequacy under Basel III.
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 circular dated June 9, 2025, broadens Large Exposures Framework exemption to include bank contributions to NHB, SIDBI, and MUDRA for PSL shortfalls.
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.
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.
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).
