Master Directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act). The purpose of this framework is to enhance clarity, ease of access, and reduce the compliance burden. 1. Standardised Computation of Net-Worth Applicable Entity: All existing PSOs and New Applicants Specific Changes Required Strict Definition: […]
On June 15, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a comprehensive set of Amendment Directions targeting Responsible Business Conduct and the Undertaking of Financial Services by Regulated Entities (REs). The objective is to curb mis-selling, regulate Direct Selling Agents (DSAs) / Direct Marketing Agents (DMAs), prohibit “dark patterns” in digital interfaces, and enforce
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has placed Mogaveera Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bombay under strict regulatory directions effective from the close of business on June 12, 2026. This action was necessitated by the bank’s deteriorating liquidity position and the failure of its Senior Management and Board to adequately address ongoing supervisory concerns despite continuous engagement
1. Executive Summary & Key Details Involuntary Action 135 NBFCs Cancelled The RBI unilaterally revoked the CoR for 135 entities. These companies are now legally prohibited from transacting the business of a Non-Banking Financial Institution as defined in clause (a) of Section 45-I of the RBI Act, 1934. The bulk of these entities were registered
1. IIFL Samasta Finance Limited Key Details Penalty Amount: ₹3.90 lakh. Regulatory Violation: Non-compliance with ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’ and ‘Fraud Risk Management in NBFCs’ directions. Specific Failures: The company failed to put in place a robust software for the effective identification and reporting of suspicious transactions. Additionally, it failed to disclose correct details of
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued 11 draft Amendment Directions to standardize the operational frameworks of control and assurance functions—specifically the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), and Head of Internal Audit (HIA). The overarching theme across all regulated entities is the strict mandate for employer-employee relationships (barring external consultants from
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the draft Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Forthcoming Instructions) Amendment Directions, 2026. This draft proposes a comprehensive review and overhaul of the framework for computing Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR). It mandates the transition from the legacy Current Exposure Method (CEM) to the more risk-sensitive Standardised
RBI Amendment Directions Report – REITs & InvITs Applicable Entity: Commercial Banks 1. Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Credit Facilities) Third Amendment Directions, 2026 Specific Changes Required Following the review of draft guidelines issued in February 2026, the RBI has formally permitted commercial banks to extend credit facilities to SEBI-regulated and listed Real
1. Canara Bank Penalty: ₹41.80 Lakh Key Details Order Date: June 5, 2026 Inspection Reference: March 31, 2025 Violations: Failure to upload KYC records of certain customers onto the Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR) within the prescribed timeline. Classifying certain accounts as ‘inoperative’ despite the last customer-induced transaction being less than one year old. Root
RBI Amendment Directions, 2026 – Management Report Date of Press Release: June 05, 2026 Subject: Reserve Bank of India (Interest Rate on Deposits) Amendment Directions, 2026 Objective: To provide flexibility in pricing Rupee bulk deposits and ensure uniformity in the public disclosure of deposit interest rates. Action Required: Submit comments/feedback via ‘Connect 2 Regulate’ portal
