ArticleIndian Interim Budget 2019: As Good As It Gets?Since this was an interim budget, the proposals were expectedly limited. IndiaFinance and BankingKhaitan & Co.
ArticleInfra Needs A Development Finance InstitutionAdevelopment finance institution (DFI), also known as a development bank or a development finance company, is one that provides funding for social development projects.IndiaFinance and BankingHSA Advocates
ArticleKarnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority NotificationThe Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Authority) on 19 July 2023 issued a notification (Notification) which has inter alia added to the scrutiny of funds (borrowed from lenders) raised in connection with real estate projects. IndiaFinance and BankingKhaitan & Co.
ArticleMCA Notifies Amendment To Deposit Rules – Unsecured Bonds Finally Not A DepositOn 29 June 2016 the Ministry of Corporate Affairs notified the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Amendment Rules, 2016 (Amendment) amending the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.IndiaFinance and BankingKhaitan & Co.
ArticleMulti State Co-Op. Societies Can Now Avail of External Commercial BorrowingsAn ECB refers to commercial loans [in the form of bank loans, buyers’ credit, suppliers’ credit, securitised instruments (e.g. floating rate notes and fixed rate bonds)] availed from non-resident lenders with minimum average maturity of 3 years.IndiaFinance and BankingMulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe
ArticleOur Perspective On Deal Making In 2022Deep into the first month of the new year, 2022 promises to be a dynamic year with significant growth opportunities in the Indian industry.IndiaFinance and BankingHSA Advocates
ArticleRBI's Revised Master Circular On Government Business & Agency CommissionThis update, effective April 1, 2025, reflects all guidelines issued up to March 31, 2025, concerning eligible and ineligible government transactions for commission. IndiaFinance and BankingSNG & PARTNERS
ArticleRBI Amends Foreign Exchange Management (Export Of Goods And Services) Regulations, 2015RBI has, by way of a Notification dated November 13, 2025, amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods & Services) Regulations, 2015 (‘Export Regulations') to extend key statutory timelines...IndiaFinance and BankingAZB & Partners
ArticleRBI Directions On Peer To Peer Lending PlatformsThe Reserve Bank of India (the "RBI"), by way of a notification dated August 24, 20171, notified that a non-banking institution that carries on 'the business of a peer to peer lending platform' ...IndiaFinance and BankingCMS INDUSLAW
ArticleRBI Gives Banks Flexibility For Equity InvestmentTo give more operational freedom and flexibility in decision making, the Reserve Bank of India, on September 16, 2015, issued a circular stating that the banks need not approach RBI for prior approval for equity investments.IndiaFinance and BankingS&A Law Offices
ArticleRBI Guidelines For Cyber Security FrameworkIn a race to adopt technology innovations, Banks have increased their exposure to cyber incidents/ attacks thereby underlining the urgent need to put in place a robust cyber security and resilience framework.IndiaFinance and BankingDeloitte
ArticleRBI Introduces New Guidelines For Identifying And Managing Wilful DefaultersA borrower is considered a wilful defaulter if they fail to meet payment obligations despite having the means to do so, divert or siphon off funds, or dispose of secured assets without lender approval... IndiaFinance and BankingPioneer Legal
ArticleRBI Mandates 100% Provisions On Fraud CasesOn April 1, 2015, the RBI, on review, issued a guideline through its circular on provisioning pertaining to Fraud Accounts.IndiaFinance and BankingS&A Law Offices
ArticleRBI Notifies Master Directions On Authorisation To Operate A Payment System1. Applicability – Under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (“PSS Act”), no person can operate a payment system without an authorisation issued by RBI in accordance with the PSS Act. PS directions are applicable only on entities applying for authorisation or authorised to operate a payment system under the PSS Act. Such authorisation is based on an ‘on-tap basis’IndiaFinance and BankingSagus Legal
ArticleRBI Relaxes Registration Requirements For NBFCsThe Reserve Bank of India has introduced a new classification system for Non-Banking Financial Companies, fundamentally changing registration requirements based on public funding access, customer interface, and asset size thresholds. These regulatory changes create distinct compliance pathways for different NBFC categories while introducing new rules for group entities and overseas investments. IndiaFinance and BankingAZB & Partners
ArticleRBI Stimulus Measures To Tackle Second Covid WaveThese announcements will bring succor to the battered sectors of the economy that are characterized by close contact for their service delivery and day-to-day operations.IndiaFinance and BankingHSA Advocates
ArticleRBI Update – External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) And Priority Sector UpdateBanks are now required to furnish data on priority sector advances in accordance with the prescribed revised formats, quarterly and yearly to the RBI.IndiaFinance and BankingHSA Advocates
ArticleRegulatory Update: Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2025The Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") has issued the draft Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2025 ("Draft Regulations") on 14 August 2025 for public feedback.IndiaFinance and BankingMansukhlal Hiralal & Company
ArticleRegulatory Update: RBI Relaxes Norms For Overseas Investments In Offshore FundsRecently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a circular amending the Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Directions, 2022 (OI Directions) with respect to investment in overseas...IndiaFinance and BankingAcuity Law