The RBI has overhauled responsible business conduct norms, mandating transparency, fair practices, and borrower protection across AIFIs. The key takeaway is stricter accountability in lending and recovery processes.
AIFIs must deny fresh credit and impose post-removal cooling-off periods on wilful defaulters. The ruling underscores deterrence against intentional defaults.
The 2025 Directions mandate strict timelines, review periods, and higher provisioning for delays in resolving stressed assets. The key takeaway is faster resolution with stronger accountability for AIFIs.
New prudential norms tighten NPA identification, borrower-wise classification, and day-end tagging. The key takeaway is uniform, objective recognition to curb evergreening.
The government clarified that gratuity for civil service after re-employment will not be restricted by gratuity already received for military service. The key takeaway is full eligibility for civil gratuity under NPS rules.
EPFO has approved acceptance of transgender identity certificates for name and gender corrections. The move strengthens inclusivity while easing member profile updates.
The 2025 regulations overhaul how Global In-House Centres can be set up and operated in IFSCs, replacing the 2020 regime. They clarify eligibility, services, compliance, and regulatory oversight to strengthen IFSCs as global financial hubs.
The issue concerns the rollout of Phase 2 of continuous cheque clearing under CTS. RBI postponed implementation to give banks more time to prepare operationally.
The amendment introduces a one-time option for UPS subscribers to revert to NPS within defined service timelines. The key takeaway is added flexibility, with clear conditions on contributions and loss of assured UPS benefits after switching.
The amendment requires every resolution plan to disclose ultimate beneficial owners and ownership structures. The key takeaway is enhanced transparency in insolvency resolution proceedings.