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RBI Mandates PRAVAAH Portal for All Regulatory Applications from May 1

Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2025-26/34 · issued 28 Apr 2025 · ~2 min read
Quick answerFrom May 1, 2025, all regulated entities must submit applications for regulatory authorisations, licenses, and approvals exclusively through the RBI's PRAVAAH portal. This centralised web-based platform has already processed nearly 4,000 applications since its launch in May 2024.
The rule, in the simplest words
How it plays out — a real example

Ramesh, a branch operations officer in Indore, uses the PRAVAAH portal to submit an application for a new loan product, ensuring that all necessary documents and information are uploaded correctly. He tracks the status of the application through the portal and receives regular updates on the approval process.

What changed

RBI has made it mandatory for all regulated entities to use the PRAVAAH portal for submitting applications for regulatory authorisations, licenses, and approvals, effective May 1, 2025. Previously, some entities were still submitting applications outside the portal, despite its launch in May 2024. The portal now has application forms available for all such submissions.

What it means for you

Banks and other regulated entities must shift all regulatory application processes to the PRAVAAH portal, ensuring a uniform and trackable submission method. This move aims to streamline approvals and reduce manual or offline submissions, potentially speeding up processing times. Entities should familiarise themselves with the portal's user manual, FAQs, and videos to ensure compliance.

What you must do

Who it affects

All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks, Regional Rural Banks), All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, State Co-operative Banks, Central Co-operative Banks, All All-India Financial Institutions, All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies), All Primary Dealers, All Non-bank Payment System Operators, All Credit Information Companies

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Regulatory timeline

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What is the PRAVAAH portal?

PRAVAAH (Platform for Regulatory Application, Validation And AutHorisation) is a secure, centralised web-based portal launched by RBI on May 28, 2024, for entities to seek authorisations, licenses, or regulatory approvals.

When does the mandatory use of PRAVAAH take effect?

The mandatory requirement starts from May 1, 2025. From this date, all regulated entities must submit applications for regulatory authorisations, licenses, and approvals only through the PRAVAAH portal.

What if my entity has already submitted applications outside PRAVAAH?

The RBI circular does not address past submissions. However, going forward, all new applications must be submitted via PRAVAAH. Check the portal for any specific transition instructions or contact RBI for clarification.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2025-26/34 DIT.CO.No.S-106/07.71.039/2025-26 April 28, 2025 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/ State Co-operative Banks/ Central Cooperative Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) All Primary Dealers All Non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs) All Credit Information Companies (CICs) Madam / Dear Sir, Processing of Regulatory Authorisations/ Licenses/ Approvals through PRAVAAH In terms of the various Statutes/Master Circulars/Directions/Instructions etc. issued by the Reserve Bank from time to time, the Regulated Entities are required to submit applications/requests for seeking authorisations/licenses/approvals from different Departments of the Reserve Bank. On May 28, 2024, the Reserve Bank launched PRAVAAH (Platform for Regulatory Application, Validation And AutHorisation) as a secure and centralised web-based portal for any entity or individual to seek authorisation, license or regulatory approval on any reference made by it to the Reserve Bank. PRAVAAH has since facilitated receipt of nearly 4,000 applications/requests. However, some applications/requests are still being submitted by the Regulated Entities outside PRAVAAH. 2. As announced in the Press Release dated April 11, 2025 , with effect from May 01, 2025, Regulated Entities are advised to use PRAVAAH for submitting applications for regulatory authorisations, licenses, approvals to the Reserve Bank using the application forms already available in the portal. 3. All Regulated Entities are advised to adhere to the above instructions. Instructions related to accessing the portal, submission and tracking of applications etc. are available on the portal itself. Further, for the convenience of users, the user manual, FAQs and videos are also available on the portal. PRAVAAH portal can be accessed at https://pravaah.rbi.org.in . Yours faithfully, (Shailendra Trivedi) Chief General Manager-in-Charge
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2025-26/34 · issued 28 Apr 2025. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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Who does what — compliance checklist
💻 IT / Systems
  • Ensure all future applications for regulatory authorisations, licenses, or approvals are submitted only through the PRAVAAH portal from May 1, 2025.
  • Access the portal at https://pravaah.rbi.org.in and review the user manual, FAQs, and training videos for guidance.
  • Track application status through the portal and adhere to any specific instructions provided therein.
📜 Compliance
  • Update internal processes and train relevant staff to use PRAVAAH for all submissions to avoid non-compliance.
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Worked example & action-note template

Example: if you are an IT/Systems lead at a bank this circular applies to (All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks, Regional Rural Banks), All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, State Co-operative Banks, Central Co-operative Banks, All All-India Financial Institutions, All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies), All Primary Dealers, All Non-bank Payment System Operators, All Credit Information Companies), your first concrete step on “RBI Mandates PRAVAAH Portal for All Regulatory Applications from May 1” is: “Ensure all future applications for regulatory authorisations, licenses, or approvals are submitted only through the PRAVAAH portal from May 1, 2025.” (RBI issued this 28 Apr 2025).

  1. Circular: RBI/2025-26/34 -- RBI Mandates PRAVAAH Portal for All Regulatory Applications from May 1
  2. Issued: 28 Apr 2025
  3. Action required: Ensure all future applications for regulatory authorisations, licenses, or approvals are submitted only through the PRAVAAH portal from May 1, 2025.
  4. Action required: Access the portal at https://pravaah.rbi.org.in and review the user manual, FAQs, and training videos for guidance.
  5. Action required: Update internal processes and train relevant staff to use PRAVAAH for all submissions to avoid non-compliance.
  6. Action required: Track application status through the portal and adhere to any specific instructions provided therein.
  7. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  8. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  9. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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