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Financial Services

27 official updates have been assessed for this industry in the current evidence window.

52 evidence attention
Why this may matter

Government and regulator activity can change the operating context for financial services. This score measures official evidence activity, not market performance.

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Confirmed official update6 Aug 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026

What happened

RBI/2026-27/225 DOR.MCS.REC.No.195/01-01-035/2026-27 August 6, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026 Certain instructions on matters related to recovery of microfinance loans and engagement of recovery agents therefor by Local Area Banks (LABs) have been issued to LABs under the Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Directions, 2025 . The extant instructions have since been reviewed and it has been decided to issue comprehensive instructions on conduct related matters in recovery of loan dues and engagement…

Why it matters

This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

Who may be affected

Telecom & Digital Infrastructure, Financial Services

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Evidence used: In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 21 and 35A of the Banking Regulation Act,1949, the Reserve Bank, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in public interest so to do, hereby issues the Amendment Directions hereinafter specified.

Not confirmed: Company awards, orders, returns or market outcomes unless a later official source confirms them.

Confirmed official update6 Aug 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026

What happened

RBI/2026-27/227 DOR.MCS.REC.No.197/01-01-037/2026-27 August 6, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026 Certain instructions on matters related to engagement of recovery agents by Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) have been issued to UCBs under the Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Directions, 2025 . The extant instructions have since been reviewed and it has been decided to issue comprehensive instructions on conduct related matters in recovery of loan dues and engagement of recovery…

Why it matters

This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

Who may be affected

Telecom & Digital Infrastructure, Financial Services

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Evidence used: In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 21, 35A and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act,1949, the Reserve Bank, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in public interest so to do, hereby issues the Amendment Directions hereinafter specified.

Not confirmed: Company awards, orders, returns or market outcomes unless a later official source confirms them.

Confirmed official update10 Sept 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Money Market Operations as on September 09, 2026

What happened

(Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) Money Markets @ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 6,81,467.94 4.53 1.00-5.52 I. Call Money 11,923.12 4.99 4.40-5.18 II. Triparty Repo 4,86,499.45 4.59 4.30-5.00 III. Market Repo 1,76,681.42 4.34 1.00-5.52 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 6,363.95 4.90 4.85-5.50 B. Term Segment I. Notice Money ** 279.00 4.92 4.65-5.05 II. Term Money @@ 1,290.50 - 5.30-5.80 III. Triparty Repo 1,045.75 4.76 4.50-5.25 IV. Market Repo 138.87 5.05 4.90-5.45 V. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - - RBI Operations @ Auction Date Tenor (Days) Maturity Date Amount…

Why it matters

This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

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Financial Services

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Evidence used: Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF), Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) & Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) I.

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Confirmed official update9 Sept 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Money Market Operations as on September 08, 2026

What happened

(Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) Money Markets @ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 6,83,354.04 4.53 1.00-5.90 I. Call Money 9,896.91 4.98 4.50-5.20 II. Triparty Repo 4,85,700.60 4.58 2.57-4.80 III. Market Repo 1,81,433.83 4.36 1.00-5.90 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 6,322.70 4.93 4.85-5.25 B. Term Segment I. Notice Money ** 197.00 4.88 4.50-5.05 II. Term Money @@ 596.00 - 5.20-5.75 III. Triparty Repo 1,115.00 4.66 4.60-4.75 IV. Market Repo 1,568.94 5.25 4.90-5.44 V. Repo in Corporate Bond 1,083.00 6.75 5.75-6.80 RBI Operations @ Auction Date Tenor (Days) Maturity…

Why it matters

This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

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Financial Services

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Evidence used: Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF), Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) & Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) I.

Not confirmed: Company awards, orders, returns or market outcomes unless a later official source confirms them.

Confirmed official update8 Sept 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Money Market Operations as on September 07, 2026

What happened

(Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) Money Markets @ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 6,85,492.01 4.50 0.50-5.30 I. Call Money 10,329.70 4.97 4.50-5.15 II. Triparty Repo 4,90,641.55 4.59 4.32-4.95 III. Market Repo 1,78,093.06 4.23 0.50-5.05 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 6,427.70 4.97 4.90-5.30 B. Term Segment I. Notice Money ** 294.30 4.94 4.55-5.02 II. Term Money @@ 352.00 - 5.10-6.00 III. Triparty Repo 1,036.00 5.07 4.55-5.40 IV. Market Repo 0.00 - - V. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - - RBI Operations @ Auction Date Tenor (Days) Maturity Date Amount Current Rate / Cut…

Why it matters

This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

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Financial Services

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Evidence used: Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF), Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) & Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) I.

Not confirmed: Company awards, orders, returns or market outcomes unless a later official source confirms them.

Confirmed official update12 Aug 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Money Market Operations as on August 11, 2026

What happened

(Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) Money Markets @ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 6,04,620.57 5.00 4.00-5.40 I. Call Money 14,865.67 5.09 4.00-5.20 II. Triparty Repo 4,12,484.75 4.98 4.71-5.10 III. Market Repo 1,70,364.40 5.04 4.00-5.20 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 6,905.75 5.29 5.20-5.40 B. Term Segment I. Notice Money ** 200.40 5.05 4.85-5.15 II. Term Money @@ 1,333.00 - 5.65-7.40 III. Triparty Repo 4,285.70 5.01 5.00-5.10 IV. Market Repo 738.92 5.24 5.05-5.35 V. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - - RBI Operations @ Auction Date Tenor (Days) Maturity Date Amount…

Why it matters

This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

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Financial Services

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Evidence used: Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF), Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) & Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) I.

Not confirmed: Company awards, orders, returns or market outcomes unless a later official source confirms them.

Confirmed official update9 Sept 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – The U.P Civil Secretariat Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vidhan Bhawan, Lucknow, U.P – Extension of period

What happened

The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to the U.P. Civil Secretariat Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, vide Directive LKO.DOS.SED.No.S796/10-12-294/2025-26 dated March 11, 2026, for a period of six months up to close of business of September 11, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond September 11, 2026. 2. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of…

Why it matters

This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

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Financial Services

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Evidence used: The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to the U.P.

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Confirmed official update8 Sept 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – The Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bangalore - Extension of Period

What happened

The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bangalore vide Directive No. CO.DOS.SED.No.S1931/12-23-001/2024-2025 dated June 12, 2024 for a period of six months up to close of business on December 12, 2024. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of business on September 12, 2026. 2. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in the exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of…

Why it matters

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Financial Services

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Evidence used: The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bangalore vide Directive No.

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Confirmed official update7 Sept 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of 2 Entries

What happened

RBI/2026-27/253 DOR.AML.REC.219/14.06.001/2026-27 September 07, 2026 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of the Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks, Rural Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Asset Reconstruction Companies, All India Financial Institutions Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of 2 Entries Please refer to Chapter IX on “Requirements/obligations under International Agreements - Communications from International…

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This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

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Financial Services

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Evidence used: RBI/2026-27/253 DOR.AML.REC.219/14.06.001/2026-27 September 07, 2026 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of the Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks, Rural Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Asset Reconstruction Companies, All India Financial Institutions Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of 2 Entries…

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Confirmed official update7 Sept 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1988 (2011) Taliban Sanctions List: Amendment of 01 Entry:

What happened

RBI/2026-27/252 DOR.AML.REC.218/14.06.001/2026-27 September 07, 2026 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of the Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks, Rural Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Asset Reconstruction Companies, All India Financial Institutions Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1988 (2011) Taliban Sanctions List: Amendment of 01 Entry: Please refer to Chapter IX on “Requirements/obligations under International Agreements - Communications from International Agencies” of…

Why it matters

This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

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Financial Services

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Evidence used: RBI/2026-27/252 DOR.AML.REC.218/14.06.001/2026-27 September 07, 2026 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of the Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks, Rural Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Asset Reconstruction Companies, All India Financial Institutions Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1988 (2011) Taliban Sanctions List: Amendment of 01 Entry: Please refer to…

Not confirmed: Company awards, orders, returns or market outcomes unless a later official source confirms them.

Confirmed official update2 Sept 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Relief Measures in Areas Affected by Natural Calamities - Reporting through Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) Portal - Introduction of Half-Yearly Return

What happened

RBI/2026-27/250 CO.FIDD.FSD.No.S544/05-10-001/2026-27 September 02, 2026 The Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks and Small Finance Banks) All Local Area Banks/ Urban Cooperative Banks/ Rural Cooperative Banks/ Non-Banking Financial Companies / AIFIs Madam / Dear Sir, Relief Measures in Areas Affected by Natural Calamities - Reporting through Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) Portal - Introduction of Half-Yearly Return The regulatory framework governing the relief measures to be extended by the Regulated Entities (REs) in areas…

Why it matters

This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

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Financial Services

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Evidence used: RBI/2026-27/250 CO.FIDD.FSD.No.S544/05-10-001/2026-27 September 02, 2026 The Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks and Small Finance Banks) All Local Area Banks/ Urban Cooperative Banks/ Rural Cooperative Banks/ Non-Banking Financial Companies / AIFIs Madam / Dear Sir, Relief Measures in Areas Affected by Natural Calamities - Reporting through Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) Portal - Introduction of…

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Confirmed official update2 Sept 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks – Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

What happened

RBI/2026-27/249 DOR.MRG.REC.No.217/00-00-011/2026-27 September 2, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks – Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Second Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to Chapter VIII of Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks - Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Directions, 2025 dated November 28, 2025 , on Investment in non-SLR securities. In view of the establishment of Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation (IDPIC) as the nation's central digital payment fraud intelligence platform and to enable…

Why it matters

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Financial Services

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Evidence used: Accordingly, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (hereinafter called the Act), read with Section 56 thereof, and all other laws enabling the Reserve Bank in this regard, the Reserve Bank, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest so to do, hereby, issues the Amendment Directions hereinafter specified.

Not confirmed: Company awards, orders, returns or market outcomes unless a later official source confirms them.

Confirmed official update25 Aug 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

What happened

RBI/2026-27/248 DOR.SOG(SPE).REC.214/13.03.00/2026-27 August 25, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Second Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as ‘Directions’), dated November 28, 2025 (Updated as on June 17, 2026), wherein temporary withdrawal of the interest rate ceiling on fresh FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 year tenors and restriction on interest rates on NRE deposits of 3 year and above tenors, including the deposits that are renewed upon…

Why it matters

This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

Who may be affected

Financial Services

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Evidence used: Accordingly, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act,1949 and all other laws enabling the Reserve Bank India (RBI) in this regard, the RBI, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in public interest so to do, hereby, issues the Amendment Directions hereinafter specified.

Not confirmed: Company awards, orders, returns or market outcomes unless a later official source confirms them.

Confirmed official update25 Aug 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

What happened

RBI/2026-27/245 DOR.SOG(SPE).REC.215/13.03.00/2026-27 August 25, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Third Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as ‘Directions’), dated November 28, 2025 (Updated as on June 17, 2026), wherein temporary withdrawal of the interest rate ceiling on fresh FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 year tenors and restriction on interest rates on NRE deposits of 3 year and above tenors, including the deposits that are renewed upon maturity, have…

Why it matters

This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

Who may be affected

Financial Services

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Evidence used: Accordingly, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act,1949 and all other laws enabling the Reserve Bank India (RBI) in this regard, the RBI, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in public interest so to do, hereby, issues the Amendment Directions hereinafter specified.

Not confirmed: Company awards, orders, returns or market outcomes unless a later official source confirms them.

Confirmed official update25 Aug 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Reserve Bank of India (Regional Rural Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

What happened

RBI/2026-27/246 DOR.SOG(SPE).REC.213/13.03.00/2026-27 August 25, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Regional Rural Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Third Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Regional Rural Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as ‘Directions’), dated November 28, 2025 (Updated as on June 17, 2026), wherein temporary withdrawal of the interest rate ceiling on fresh FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 year tenors and restriction on interest rates on NRE deposits of 3 year and above tenors, including the deposits that are renewed upon maturity,…

Why it matters

This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

Who may be affected

Financial Services

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Evidence used: Accordingly, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act,1949 and all other laws enabling the Reserve Bank India (RBI) in this regard, the RBI, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in public interest so to do, hereby, issues the Amendment Directions hereinafter specified.

Not confirmed: Company awards, orders, returns or market outcomes unless a later official source confirms them.

Confirmed official update25 Aug 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

What happened

RBI/2026-27/247 DOR.SOG(SPE).REC.216/13.03.00/2026-27 August 25, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Third Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as ‘Directions’), dated November 28, 2025 (Updated as on June 17, 2026), wherein temporary withdrawal of the interest rate ceiling on fresh FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 year tenors and restriction on interest rates on NRE deposits of 3 year and above tenors, including the deposits that are renewed upon…

Why it matters

This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

Who may be affected

Financial Services

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Evidence used: Accordingly, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act,1949 and all other laws enabling the Reserve Bank India (RBI) in this regard, the RBI, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in public interest so to do, hereby, issues the Amendment Directions hereinafter specified.

Not confirmed: Company awards, orders, returns or market outcomes unless a later official source confirms them.

Confirmed official update7 Aug 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Reserve Bank of India (Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

What happened

RBI/2026-27/232 FIDD.CO.PSD.BC.No.08/04.09.001/2026-27 August 07, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification) Second Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Governor’s Statement dated June 5, 2026 , and RBI circular FMOD.MAOG.No.S-56/01.06.016/2026-27 dated June 08, 2026 on ‘Swap Facility for FCNR (B) Deposits’ , wherein it has been decided to introduce a US Dollar-Rupee swap facility for fresh Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR (B)] dollar funds, mobilised for a minimum tenor of three years and maximum tenor of five years. 2. Further, reference is also…

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Evidence used: Further, reference is also invited to the Reserve Bank of India (Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio) Second and Third Amendment Directions dated June 08, 2026 and June 19, 2026, as applicable to various banks, wherein exemption has been provided from maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio on fresh FCNR (B) deposits of minimum tenor of three years and maximum tenor of five years mobilised (including deposits that are renewed upon maturity) between June 08,…

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Confirmed official update6 Aug 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026

What happened

RBI/2026-2027/224 DOR.MCS.REC.No.194/01-01-033/2026-27 August 6, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026 Certain instructions on matters related to engagement of recovery agents by Small Finance Banks (SFBs) have been issued to SFBs under the Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Directions, 2025 . The extant instructions have since been reviewed and it has been decided to issue comprehensive instructions on conduct related matters in recovery of loan dues and engagement of recovery agencies to all SFBs…

Why it matters

This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

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Financial Services

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Evidence used: In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 21 and 35A of the Banking Regulation Act,1949, the Reserve Bank, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in public interest so to do, hereby issues the Amendment Directions hereinafter specified.

Not confirmed: Company awards, orders, returns or market outcomes unless a later official source confirms them.

Confirmed official update6 Aug 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Reserve Bank of India (Regional Rural Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026

What happened

RBI/2026-2027/226 DOR.MCS.REC.No.196/01-01-036/2026-27 August 6, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Regional Rural Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026 Certain instructions on matters related to engagement of recovery agents by Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) have been issued to RRBs under the Reserve Bank of India (Regional Rural Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Directions, 2025 . The extant instructions have since been reviewed and it has been decided to issue comprehensive instructions on conduct related matters in recovery of loan dues and engagement of recovery agencies to all…

Why it matters

This may affect banking, payments, financial compliance or technology requirements. The commercial effect still depends on implementation detail and company disclosures.

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Financial Services

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Evidence used: In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 21 and 35A of the Banking Regulation Act,1949, the Reserve Bank, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in public interest so to do, hereby issues the Amendment Directions hereinafter specified.

Not confirmed: Company awards, orders, returns or market outcomes unless a later official source confirms them.

Confirmed official update6 Aug 2026 · Reserve Bank of India — Public Communications
Strong official evidence

Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026

What happened

RBI/2026-2027/228 DOR.MCS.REC.No.198/01-01-038/2026-27 August 6, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026 Certain instructions on matters related to engagement of recovery agents by Rural Co-operative Banks (RCBs) have been issued to RCBs under the Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Directions, 2025 . The extant instructions have since been reviewed and it has been decided to issue comprehensive instructions on conduct related matters in recovery of loan dues and engagement of recovery…

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Evidence used: In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 21, 35A and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act,1949, the Reserve Bank, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in public interest so to do, hereby issues the Amendment Directions hereinafter specified.

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