RBI’s 2026 amendment directions permit AIFIs to finance listed InvITs but impose stringent conditions relating to valuation, leverage, security coverage, and end-use monitoring. The framework aims to strengthen prudential standards in infrastructure financing.
RBI has amended the Small Finance Banks framework to permit lending to listed InvITs while imposing detailed conditions on leverage, security, repayment structures, and end-use monitoring. The move aims to support infrastructure financing without compromising financial stability.
The RBI has classified bank exposures to REITs as Commercial Real Estate exposures with specified risk weights. Overseas branch lending to REITs will attract an even higher capital requirement.
The RBI has amended concentration risk management norms requiring banks to set internal limits for real estate exposure. The directions also prescribe a prudential cap on REIT exposures.
RBI has permitted commercial banks to finance REITs and InvITs while imposing detailed safeguards on leverage, security, refinancing, and exposure limits. The framework aims to balance sectoral growth with financial stability.
Notification No. 29/2026-Central Excise grants Nil Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess on E22, E25, E27 and E30 petrol blends. The move strengthens the Government’s efforts to promote cleaner and sustainable fuel alternatives.
Notification No. 28/2026-Central Excise exempts E22, E25, E27 and E30 petrol blends from additional excise duty in the form of Road and Infrastructure Cess. The measure advances India’s policy objective of encouraging cleaner transportation fuels.
Notification No. 27/2026-Central Excise extends Nil special additional excise duty benefits to E22, E25, E27 and E30 petrol blends. The measure strengthens the Government’s policy framework promoting ethanol-based fuels.
Notification No. 26/2026-Central Excise extends Nil excise duty benefits to petrol blended with 22%, 25%, 27% and 30% ethanol. The move reinforces the Government’s commitment to expanding ethanol usage in the fuel sector.
RBI has reiterated that old series banknotes issued before 2005 remain legal tender but should not be re-issued by banks. The circular consolidates earlier instructions aimed at introducing notes with enhanced security features.
