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Latest RBI Circulars & Notifications for Banks (2026)
Latest RBI Circulars for banks and NBFCs are statutory directives issued by the Reserve Bank of India under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and RBI Act, 1934. They govern banking compliance, credit policy, monetary regulations, FEMA foreign exchange guidelines, and digital payment frameworks. This real-time repository tracks all latest RBI circulars, new notifications today, Master Directions, and regulatory announcements for Scheduled Commercial Banks and financial institutions in India.
72 updates · Last updated 28 October 2026 · We publish here whenever a new notification is issued · Reserve Bank of India Official Site ↗
Key Focus:Commercial BanksNBFC DirectivesMaster DirectionsKYC & AML NormsDigital Lending
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Reporting of FCNR (B) Deposits, ECB and OFCB mobilized under Reserve Bank’s Swap Facility
MandatoryRBI Mandates Daily Reporting of FCNR(B) Deposits, ECB and OFCB Mobilised Under Swap Facility — A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 15 Dated June 19, 2026
RBI's A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 15 dated June 19, 2026 directs all AD Category-I banks to submit daily reports on FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs and OFCBs mobilised under the Swap Facility circulars dated June 8, 2026, by 6 p.m. daily, with first reporting due June 22, 2026.
Reporting of FCNR (B) Deposits, ECB and OFCB mobilized under Reserve Bank’s Swap Facility
23 June 2026Eff. 19 June 202610 min
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Department of Regulation, Circular Nos. RBI/2026-27/145 to RBI/2026-27/149 dated June 19, 2026
MandatoryRBI CRR & SLR Third Amendment Directions 2026: NRE Term Deposits of 3+ Years Exempted — All 5 Bank Categories
RBI issued 5 simultaneous CRR & SLR Third Amendment Directions (RBI/2026-27/145–149) on June 19, 2026. Fresh NRE term deposits of 3+ years mobilised June 19–Sep 30, 2026 exempted from CRR/SLR across Commercial Banks, SFBs, UCBs, Rural Co-ops, and RRBs.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Department of Regulation, Circular Nos. RBI/2026-27/145 to RBI/2026-27/149 dated June 19, 2026
21 June 2026Eff. 19 June 202614 min
RBI issues Circular on Lead Bank Scheme
MandatoryRBI Revised Lead Bank Scheme Circular June 2026: Exclusive LDM Mandate, Three-Tier Credit Planning & SLBC Sub-Committees
RBI issued final revised Lead Bank Scheme circular on June 19, 2026 (PR 2026-2027/502). Key changes: exclusive LDM per district, formalised BLBC-driven credit planning, uniform meeting timelines, four SLBC sub-committees, 60% CD ratio benchmark.
RBI issues Circular on Lead Bank Scheme
21 June 2026Eff. 19 June 202617 min
RBI Issues Master Directions on Authorisation to operate a Payment System
MandatoryRBI 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 202633 min
RBI Issues Amendment Directions on ‘Advertising, Marketing and Sale of Financial Products and Services by Regulated Entities’
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 202730 min
RBI issues Final Amendment Directions on Lending to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)
MandatoryRBI 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 202627 min
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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 202625 min
Monetary Policy Statement, 2026-27 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee June 3 to 5, 2026
MandatoryRBI 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 202618 min
RBI issues final Amendment Directions on Cooling-off Period for Directors of Co-operative Banks
MandatoryRBI 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 202619 min
RBI Issues Revised Draft Amendment Directions on ‘Conduct of Regulated Entities in Recovery of Loans and Engagement of Recovery Agents
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 202628 min
RBI Press Release – Quarterly Profits in CET1 (May 08, 2026)
MandatoryRBI 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 202614 min
RBI Press Release 2026-2027/121 — Minutes of 60th MPC Meeting, April 6-8, 2026
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 20267 minStatutory Intelligence
View Historical Repo Rate Tracker →Key RBI Policy Rates & Benchmarks (Monetary Policy)
Current benchmark interest rates and statutory reserve ratios prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) governing commercial banks and credit institutions in India.
Policy Repo Rate6.50%
Standing Deposit (SDF)6.25%
MSF / Bank Rate6.75%
Cash Reserve (CRR)4.50%
Statutory Liquidity (SLR)18.00%
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RBI Compliance & Regulatory FAQs
Essential compliance answers for Company Secretaries, Chartered Accountants, and corporate legal teams.
Q.Where can compliance officers find the latest RBI circulars for banks and NBFCs?
Official RBI circulars, notifications, and Master Directions are issued on rbi.org.in across the Banking Operations, Non-Banking, and Financial Markets departments. CorpLawUpdates tracks and summarizes new circulars with direct gazette citations and official PDF download links for compliance professionals.
Q.What is the difference between an RBI circular and a Master Direction?
An RBI circular announces a specific operational instruction, regulatory policy change, or statutory reporting deadline. Master Directions consolidate all existing instructions on a specific regulatory area (e.g., KYC Directions, NBFC Scale-Based Regulations, FEMA, Digital Payments) into an ongoing running compendium updated dynamically whenever amendments occur.
Q.Are RBI circulars binding on all banks and NBFCs in India?
Yes. RBI directives issued under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 are mandatory statutory directions. Non-compliance attracts supervisory enforcement, monetary penalties under Section 47A, or administrative restrictions under the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework.
Q.How often does the Reserve Bank of India issue new circulars and notifications?
The RBI issues new circulars and regulatory notifications on an ongoing daily basis as policy updates, monetary decisions, or statutory clarifications arise. Major policy revisions often follow bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings and annual Master Direction consolidations.
Q.What key compliance areas are governed by recent RBI circulars in 2026?
Recent RBI circulars prioritize Digital Lending Guidelines, Default Loss Guarantee (DLG) arrangements, Cyber Security Resilience frameworks, Master Directions on KYC/AML, Scale-Based Regulation (SBR) for NBFCs, Green Finance taxonomy, and Project Finance prudential norms.
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