Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

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The Reserve Bank of India has overhauled investment rules for all regulated banks, issuing four new directives in 2026. Commercial banks, small finance banks, local area banks, payments banks, and all-India financial institutions now face unified standards on portfolio classification, valuation, and operations. The changes replace outdated, varied guidelines with a single framework, effective immediately after publication. Banks must now align risk assessment and investment strategies under the new RBI rules, with non-compliance risking penalties or operational issues.

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