Revised ATM fee structure and RBI mandate on dispensation of Rs.100 and Rs.200 notes

Revised ATM Fee Structure and RBI Mandate on Dispensation of ₹100 and ₹200 Banknotes ATM Transaction Charges: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a revised framework governing ATM transaction charges, effective from May 1, 2025. This initiative is aimed at enhancing transparency in customer service fees while providing greater operational flexibility to ATM…

Basel III Framework: Revised Guidelines on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued revised guidelines pertaining to liquidity standards, with a particular focus on the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), following feedback from stakeholders. These amendments, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026, introduce several key changes aimed at enhancing the liquidity risk management framework in alignment with global…

RBI Issues 5th Amendment to SNRR Account in the FEMA (Deposit) Regulation 2025

A Special Non-Resident Rupee (SNRR) Account is opened with Authorized Dealer (AD) banks in India for specified transactions related to trade, foreign investments, External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs), and more. It serves as an alternative to executing inward/outward remittances in convertible foreign currency for each transaction with residents in India. This account allows non-residents with business…

RBI Issues Master Direction on Credit Information Reporting

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a Master Direction consolidating guidelines for banks and financial institutions regarding credit information reporting. Issued on January 6, 2025, this directive aims to establish a standardized framework for reporting and disseminating credit information while safeguarding the confidentiality and security of sensitive credit data. Key Highlights of the…

RBI elucidates eligible Non-Resident investment in debt instruments

RBI issued a Master Direction on January 7, 2025   – Reserve Bank of India (Non-resident Investment in Debt Instruments) Directions, 2025 Consolidating all earlier regulatory circular for debt instruments in India. These Directions shall be applicable with immediate effect. These Directions shall be applicable to all transactions by eligible non-residents in debt instruments. The following…

Look up facility for RTGS and NEFT services from April 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated the implementation of a beneficiary account name verification system for fund transfers via Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) services by April 2025. Currently, payment systems such as the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) allow remitters to verify the…