The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a revised disclosure framework under the Basel III norms. The primary objective is to enhance transparency, improve market discipline, and establish a globally aligned reporting architecture by standardizing Pillar 3 disclosures. The new framework ensures that stakeholders have access to granular, comparable data regarding capital adequacy, leverage, […]
1. Executive Summary Following the initial draft issued on February 12, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released revised draft Amendment Directions after incorporating substantial stakeholder feedback. The most notable addition is the regulatory enablement for lenders to use technology-based mechanisms to restrict or disable functionalities of financed mobile devices (smartphones, tablets) in
On May 18, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued Final Amendment Directions comprehensively reviewing the norms on the Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) across all Regulated Entities (REs). The overarching regulatory intent is threefold: Dispensation: Complete removal of the IFR requirement for banks that maintain a capital charge for market risk and follow revised
Holiness is a foundational concept in the study of religion, generally understood as the state of being set apart, sacred, or intrinsically connected to the divine. It dictates moral frameworks, shapes historical events, and guides the daily lives of billions of people worldwide. Classification of Holy and Unholy Major world religions have distinct systems for
Executive Summary On May 14, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a press release formally announcing the restoration of the Certificate of Registration (CoR) for Krishna Capfin Limited, a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) based in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The restoration, effective April 17, 2026, follows prolonged judicial and appellate proceedings culminating in an order
1. Key Details On May 14, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) executed a sweeping regulatory action by cancelling the Certificate of Registration (CoR) of 150 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). The cancellation was enforced under the powers conferred to the RBI under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Action
1. Appnit Technologies Private Limited Key Details Penalty Amount: ₹5.80 lakh Date of Order: May 11, 2026 Violations: Non-compliance with RBI directions on ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’ and ‘Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI)’. Specific Failures: Allowed PPI accounts opened via Aadhaar OTP-based e-KYC to remain active for over one year without proper identification, and failed to
Prayer is a universal phenomenon, deeply woven into the fabric of human history and culture. While its definitions and practices vary wildly across different belief systems, it generally serves as a medium for humans to communicate with the divine, the universe, or their inner selves. 1. Methods of Prayer The methodology of prayer varies significantly
Yes Bank Limited Penalty: ₹31.80 Lakh Key Details Date: May 08, 2026 (Order: April 27, 2026) Violation: Know Your Customer (KYC) Directions. Finding: Failed to put in place a system of using the KYC Identifier assigned by the Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR) for establishing account-based relationships with customers. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Incomplete IT
RBI Draft Directions Report: SNFA Context: To ensure transparency, prudence, and timely recovery, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced draft directions to regulate instances where financial institutions acquire non-financial, immovable collateral assets to extinguish debt in exceptional cases of loan defaults. Applicable Entities: Commercial Banks NBFCs Co-operative Banks All India Financial Institutions 1
