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RBI Amends Capital Adequacy Norms

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Issued by RBI: 04 Dec 2025  ·  Decoded by BankPulse: 06 Jul 2026, 07:46 IST
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Effective: effective January 1, 2026 (as stated in the circular — verify on the official source)
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Quick answerRBI amends capital adequacy norms for commercial banks, effective January 1, 2026.

What changed

The RBI has amended the capital adequacy norms for commercial banks by deleting Paragraph 78 under 'Chapter IV – Risk weighted assets (RWAs)'. The amendment is a result of a review following the issuance of the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Concentration Risk Management) Amendment Directions, 2025. The change will come into effect from January 1, 2026.

What it means for you

The amendment deletes Paragraph 78 under Chapter IV – Risk weighted assets (RWAs); this deletion becomes effective on 1 January 2026.

What you must do

Who it affects

Commercial banks

Regulatory timeline

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What is the effective date of the amendment?

January 1, 2026

What is the purpose of the amendment?

Deletion of Paragraph 78 under Chapter IV – Risk weighted assets (RWAs)

Which paragraph has been deleted?

Paragraph 78 under 'Chapter IV – Risk weighted assets (RWAs)'

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