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RBI Amends NBFC Credit Facilities Directions, 2026

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Quick answerRBI has amended the NBFC Credit Facilities Directions to align asset classification and provisioning requirements with the Income Recognition, Asset Classification, and Provisioning Directions, effective immediately.

What changed

['RBI has modified Para 25(1) of the Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Credit Facilities) Directions, 2025, via the Amendment Directions, 2026.', 'Asset classification of individual loan assets and consequent provisioning requirement will now be in terms of the Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning) Directions, 2025.', 'The amendment comes into force immediately.']

What it means for you

['This amendment ensures consistency in asset classification and provisioning requirements for NBFCs by aligning with the IRAC Directions.']

What you must do

Who it affects

Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)

What is the purpose of the amendment?

The amendment aims to align asset classification and provisioning requirements for NBFCs with the Income Recognition, Asset Classification, and Provisioning Directions.

When does the amendment come into force?

The amendment comes into force immediately.

What are the implications of non-compliance?

Non-compliance with the amended directions may lead to regulatory issues and potential risks to the financial system.

Key dataSee the live numbers behind this topic: NPA / Asset-Quality Tracker, Bank Health Scores — updated from official RBI data.
Key termsPlain-English definitions of terms in this circular — see the full Indian banking glossary. NBFC · CRAR (Capital adequacy) · Gross NPA (GNPA) · Wilful defaulter
Official source: RBI/2025-26/209 on rbi.org.in ↗
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