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Latest RBI Circulars, Notifications & Updates

RBI Circulars are official directives issued by the Reserve Bank of India under the RBI Act, 1934 and the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. They cover banking regulation, monetary policy, FEMA compliance, foreign exchange management, and NBFC rules in India. This page tracks all latest RBI circulars, master directions, notifications, and press releases.

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RBI Issues Master Directions on Authorisation to Operate a Payment System
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RBI Issues Master Directions on Authorisation to Operate a Payment System

RBI issued Master Directions on Authorisation to Operate a Payment System on June 15, 2026. The framework consolidates earlier rules, strengthens perpetual validity, on-tap authorisation, surrender, cooling period, and FATF-linked investment restrictions.

RBI Issues Master Directions on Authorisation to operate a Payment System

16 June 2026Eff. 15 June 202630 views
33 min
RBI Tightens Rules on Advertising, Marketing and Sale of Financial Products by Regulated Entities
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RBI Tightens Rules on Advertising, Marketing and Sale of Financial Products by Regulated Entities

RBI has issued new directions effective January 1, 2027, tightening rules for how regulated entities advertise, market, and sell financial products. The framework strengthens disclosure, consent, dark-pattern controls, DSA/DMA conduct, and consumer protection.

RBI Issues Amendment Directions on ‘Advertising, Marketing and Sale of Financial Products and Services by Regulated Entities’

16 June 2026Eff. 1 January 202771 views
30 min
RBI Finalises Bank Lending Framework for REITs and InvITs
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RBI Finalises Bank Lending Framework for REITs and InvITs

RBI has issued final directions for bank lending to REITs and InvITs, effective October 1, 2026, setting eligibility, exposure, security, repayment and transition rules for banks, SFBs and AIFIs.

RBI issues Final Amendment Directions on Lending to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)

11 June 2026Eff. 1 October 202655 views
27 min
RBI Grants CRR & SLR Exemption on Fresh FCNR(B) Deposits: Five June 2026 Notifications Explained
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RBI Grants CRR & SLR Exemption on Fresh FCNR(B) Deposits: Five June 2026 Notifications Explained

The RBI has issued five Amendment Directions dated June 8, 2026 granting CRR and SLR exemptions on fresh US Dollar FCNR(B) deposits of 3–5 year tenor mobilised between June 8 and September 30, 2026. The measure aims to attract NRI deposits, strengthen forex reserves, and support rupee stability.

10 June 2026101 views
25 min
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% in June 2026, Retains Neutral Stance Amid Inflation Risks
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RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% in June 2026, Retains Neutral Stance Amid Inflation Risks

RBI held the repo rate at 5.25% in June 2026 and retained a neutral stance amid rising inflation risks, West Asia conflict uncertainty, and monsoon concerns.

Monetary Policy Statement, 2026-27 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee June 3 to 5, 2026

8 June 2026Eff. 5 June 202683 views
18 min
RBI Mandates 3-Year Cooling-off Period for Co-operative Bank Directors After 10-Year Tenure – UCB & RCB Amendment Directions 2026
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RBI Mandates 3-Year Cooling-off Period for Co-operative Bank Directors After 10-Year Tenure – UCB & RCB Amendment Directions 2026

RBI issues Amendment Directions on May 25, 2026 mandating a 3-year cooling-off period for directors of UCBs, StCBs and CCBs after completing 10 years of continuous tenure. Brief resignations under 3 years are ignored for tenure calculation — loophole officially closed.

RBI issues final Amendment Directions on Cooling-off Period for Directors of Co-operative Banks

28 May 2026Eff. 25 May 2026179 views
19 min
RBI’s New Loan Recovery Draft: Mobile Phone Restriction, Stricter Recovery Agent Rules, and What Changes in 2026
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RBI’s New Loan Recovery Draft: Mobile Phone Restriction, Stricter Recovery Agent Rules, and What Changes in 2026

RBI’s revised May 20, 2026 draft tightens loan-recovery rules with stronger borrower protection, mandatory certification for recovery agents, public disclosure of agencies, call recording, and a new device-financing rule that permits only graduated restriction of financed mobile phone functions afte

RBI Issues Revised Draft Amendment Directions on ‘Conduct of Regulated Entities in Recovery of Loans and Engagement of Recovery Agents

21 May 2026Eff. 1 October 2026135 views
28 min
RBI Amends CET1 Capital Rules: Quarterly Profit Inclusion in CRAR Now Formula-Based — 2026 Amendment Directions Explained
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RBI Amends CET1 Capital Rules: Quarterly Profit Inclusion in CRAR Now Formula-Based — 2026 Amendment Directions Explained

RBI on May 8, 2026 amended CET1 capital rules for CRAR by removing the 25% NPA provisioning deviation condition. A new formula, EPt = NPt − 0.25×D×t, now applies to Commercial Banks, SFBs, and Payments Banks. Quarterly audited or reviewed financials are mandatory.

RBI Press Release – Quarterly Profits in CET1 (May 08, 2026)

10 May 2026Eff. 8 May 202670 views
14 min
RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25% – MPC April 2026 Meeting Key Highlights
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RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25% – MPC April 2026 Meeting Key Highlights

RBI's Monetary Policy Committee unanimously held the repo rate at 5.25% in its 60th meeting (April 6–8, 2026). Neutral stance retained. West Asia conflict poses major risk. GDP growth projected at 6.9% and CPI inflation at 4.6% for FY2026-27.

RBI Press Release 2026-2027/121 — Minutes of 60th MPC Meeting, April 6-8, 2026

27 April 202652 views
7 min

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