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ICAI / Audit

RBI Banking Directions 2026: Operational Risk Capital Requirements Update

The Reserve Bank of India has issued Second Amendment Directions in October 2026 modifying Chapter IV on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational Risk. This update affects how commercial banks calculate operational risk loss components and business indicator metrics from April 1, 2027.

26 Oct 2026 Β· 6 min read
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ICAI / Audit

RBI Basel III Capital Requirements 2026: Commercial Banks Update

The Reserve Bank of India has released the Second Amendment Directions, 2026, clarifying the implementation timeline and operational risk capital requirements for Commercial Banks under the new Basel III Standardised Approach, effective April 01, 2027.

25 Oct 2026 Β· 6 min read
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ICAI / Audit

RBI CVA Framework 2026: Commercial Banks Capital Requirements

The Reserve Bank of India has issued the Commercial Banks – Credit Valuation Adjustment Framework Directions, 2026, effective April 1, 2027. This framework introduces new capital requirements for derivative transactions and affects how banks calculate risk-weighted assets.

09 Oct 2026 Β· 6 min read
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ICAI / Audit

RBI Priority Sector Lending Amendment 2026 - FCNR NRE Deposits

The Reserve Bank of India issued the Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification Third Amendment Directions on September 11, 2026, reducing the exemption deadline for fresh FCNR (B) and NRE deposits from September 30, 2026 to August 31, 2026. This affects how banks calculate Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) for priority sector lending compliance.

12 Sep 2026 Β· 6 min read
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ICAI / Audit

RBI Priority Sector Lending Amendment 2026 – FCNR NRE Deposits

The Reserve Bank of India has issued a Third Amendment Direction in September 2026 modifying the Priority Sector Lending (PSL) framework. The key change: the exclusion deadline for advances against fresh FCNR(B) and NRE deposits has been shortened from September 30, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

12 Sep 2026 Β· 6 min read
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ICAI / Audit

RBI Urban Co-operative Banks CRR SLR Exemption Aug 2026

This is a recent RBI regulatory update issued on August 25, 2026, affecting urban co-operative banks' deposit mobilization strategy. The exemption window for CRR and SLR compliance on foreign currency deposits has been shortened by one month, creating urgent action items for financial institutions.

02 Sep 2026 Β· 6 min read
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ICAI / Audit

RBI Rural Co-op Banks CRR SLR Exemption 2026 – Deposit Rules Changed

The Reserve Bank of India has shortened the exemption period for Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) maintenance on foreign currency deposits mobilized by rural cooperative banks. This recent amendment effective August 2026 affects NRI depositors and rural banking operations.

01 Sep 2026 Β· 6 min read
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ICAI / Audit

RBI Small Finance Banks Interest Rate Amendment 2026 - Tax Impact

The RBI has shortened the temporary relaxation period for interest rates on NRE and FCNR(B) deposits in Small Finance Banks from September 30 to August 31, 2026. This recent amendment affects non-resident taxpayers and NRI deposit holders in AY 2026-27.

01 Sep 2026 Β· 6 min read
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ICAI / Audit

Citizens Co-operative Bank Jammu RBI Directions Aug 2026 – Impact on Deposits

The RBI has issued strict Directions to The Citizens Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jammu, effective August 27, 2026, restricting the bank's operations and limiting depositor withdrawals to β‚Ή1,25,000. This banking crisis has significant implications for account holders and businesses relying on this bank.

28 Aug 2026 Β· 6 min read
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ICAI / Audit

RBI Interest Rate Directions 2026 | FCNR & NRE Deposits Update

The RBI has issued Third Amendment Directions on August 25, 2026, reducing the temporary relaxation period for FCNR(B) and NRE deposits from September 30 to August 31, 2026. This impacts NRI taxpayers and their deposit strategies during AY 2026-27.

28 Aug 2026 Β· 6 min read
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ICAI / Audit

RBI Local Area Banks Interest Rate Deposit Directions 2026 Update

RBI has issued the Third Amendment Directions in August 2026, shortening the temporary relaxation period for interest rate ceilings on FCNR(B) and NRE deposits from September 30 to August 31, 2026. This impacts NRI investors and Local Area Banks significantly.

26 Aug 2026 Β· 6 min read
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ICAI / Audit

RBI Regional Rural Banks Deposit Rates 2026 - FCNR NRE Impact

The Reserve Bank of India has issued the Third Amendment Directions on August 25, 2026, revising the temporary relaxation period for interest rate ceilings on FCNR(B) and NRE deposits held in Regional Rural Banks. This recent update shortens the relaxation window and impacts NRI tax planning for Assessment Year 2026-27.

26 Aug 2026 Β· 6 min read
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