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Regulator

Reserve Bank of India

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RBI
Documents
14
Most recent
19 August 2026

NotificationRBI/2026-2027/236DOR.AML.REC.204/14.06.001/2026-276 days ago

Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of 21 Entries

The United Nations Security Council has updated its sanctions list for ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida by amending 21 entries. You must immediately check your customer and account records against the updated list to ensure you are not holding any assets for these sanctioned individuals or entities. You must also follow the specific procedures outlined in the UAPA Order for freezing any assets you find.

High impact

OrderRBI/2026-2027/234DOR.AML.REC.202/14.06.001/2026-277 days ago

Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of 04 Entries

The United Nations Security Council has updated its sanctions list for individuals and entities linked to ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida. Four entries have been amended. You must immediately check your records and ensure you are not holding any accounts or funds for these individuals or entities.

High impact

NotificationRBI/2026-2027/235DOR.AML.REC.203/14.06.001/2026-277 days ago

Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of 04 Entries

The Reserve Bank of India has updated its list of sanctioned individuals and entities linked to ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida. Four entries have been amended: three individuals (Amin Muhammad Ul Haq Saam Khan, Abubakar Swalleh, Hamida Nabaggala) and one entity (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - Khorasan). Regulated entities must immediately ensure they are not holding any accounts or providing any financial services to these sanctioned parties.

Medium impact

GuidelineRBI/2026-27/232FIDD.CO.PSD.BC.No.08/04.09.001/2026-2718 days ago

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

Banks can now exclude certain loans from their priority sector lending calculations. Specifically, loans made against new FCNR(B) dollar deposits (3-5 year tenor) collected between June 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026, and loans made against new NRE term deposits (3+ year tenor) collected between June 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 are excluded. The amount excluded cannot exceed the amount of the deposits that are eligible for CRR/SLR exemption.

Medium impact

GuidelineRBI/2026-2027/223DOR.MCS.REC.No.193/01-01-032/2026-2719 days ago

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

The Reserve Bank of India has issued new, comprehensive rules for how commercial banks (excluding Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks, Regional Rural Banks, and Local Area Banks) must conduct loan recovery and engage third-party recovery agencies. These rules replace previous instructions and introduce specific new requirements for bank policies, agent conduct, customer communication, and the use of technology to disable financed mobile devices.

High impact

Statistical releaseRBI/2026-2027/225DOR.MCS.REC.No.195/01-01-035/2026-2719 days ago

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

The Reserve Bank of India has issued new, comprehensive rules for Local Area Banks (LABs) governing how they recover loans and how they can use recovery agents. It replaces previous instructions on microfinance loan recovery. Key changes include requiring a formal policy on recovery actions, strict rules for engaging and training third-party recovery agents, new procedures for taking possession of loan security, and specific conditions for using technology to lock a borrower's mobile device. It also sets a clear code of conduct for recovery agents and bank employees, prohibiting harsh practices.

High impact

Statistical releaseRBI/2026-2027/227DOR.MCS.REC.No.197/01-01-037/2026-2719 days ago

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

The Reserve Bank of India has issued new comprehensive rules governing how Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) must conduct loan recovery activities and engage third-party recovery agencies. The rules cover policy creation, agent training, borrower communication, and the use of technology for recovery. They replace previous instructions on recovery agents.

High impact

Statistical releaseRBI/2026-2027/228DOR.MCS.REC.No.198/01-01-038/2026-2719 days ago

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

The Reserve Bank of India has issued new, comprehensive rules governing how Rural Co-operative Banks (RCBs) must conduct loan recovery activities and engage third-party recovery agencies. The rules cover policy creation, agent training, borrower communication, and the use of technology to disable financed mobile devices. It applies to all Rural Co-operative Banks.

High impact

NotificationRBI/2026-2027/229DOR.MCS.REC.No.200/01-01-040/2026-2719 days ago

Reserve Bank of India (All India Financial Institutions - Responsible Business Conduct) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

This document sets new, comprehensive rules for how All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) can recover loans and use recovery agents. It replaces existing instructions. The rules cover creating policies, training and certifying agents, communicating with borrowers, and using technology to disable financed mobile devices. AIFIs must take specific actions to comply by the effective date, including ensuring current agents get certified within one year.

High impact

NotificationRBI/2026-2027/230DOR.MCS.REC.No.199/01-01-039/2026-2719 days ago

Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies - Responsible Business Conduct) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has issued new, comprehensive rules governing how NBFCs may recover loans and engage third-party recovery agencies. It replaces previous instructions on the subject. The new rules cover conduct, training, disclosure, and the use of technology for recovery. A key change is a strict new framework for when and how an NBFC can remotely lock a borrower's financed mobile device.

High impact

GuidelineRBI/2026-2027/231DOR.MCS.REC.No.201/01-01-039/2026-2719 days ago

Reserve Bank of India (Housing Finance Companies) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) must now follow the recovery agent conduct rules from a different set of regulations (the RBI's Responsible Business Conduct Directions for NBFCs) instead of their previous, standalone guidelines. This aligns their requirements with other types of NBFCs.

Medium impact