Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2026-27/27 · issued 27 Apr 2026 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI amends concentration risk management directions for commercial banks, effective April 1, 2027.
The rule, in the simplest words
Starting April 1, 2027, banks must use the country risk list from ECGC (a government company that insures exports) to check how risky a country is.
This rule helps banks avoid putting too many loans in one risky country, so they don't lose too much money if that country has problems.
Banks need to update their risk rules to follow this new way of checking country risk.
How it plays out — a real example
A forex & trade-finance officer in Indore is reviewing her bank's exposure to loans in a foreign country. She pulls up the ECGC's country risk classifications, sees that country is rated high-risk, and decides to limit new loans there to keep the bank safe from big losses.
What changed
The Reserve Bank of India has issued amendment directions to the concentration risk management guidelines. The changes modify the explanation to a specific paragraph, referencing country risk classifications published by the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited. The amendments will come into effect from April 1, 2027.
What it means for you
The updated guidelines aim to enhance risk management practices among commercial banks. By referencing the country risk classifications, banks will be able to better assess and manage their exposure to concentration risks. This is expected to promote financial stability and reduce the risk of losses for banks.
What you must do
Review the updated concentration risk management guidelines
Assess your bank's exposure to concentration risks
Implement necessary changes to comply with the new guidelines
Who it affects
Commercial banks, Banking institutions, Risk management teams
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What are the key changes to the concentration risk management guidelines?
The changes modify the explanation to a specific paragraph, referencing country risk classifications published by the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited.
When will the amendments come into effect?
The amendments will come into effect from April 1, 2027.
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RBI/2026-27/27
DOR.STR.REC.08/07-03-001/2026-27
April 27, 2026
Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Concentration Risk Management) - Second Amendment Directions, 2026
Please refer to Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Concentration Risk Management) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions').
2. Consequent to the issuance of Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Asset Classification, Provisioning and Income Recognition) Directions, 2026 and in exercise of the powers conferred by the section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and all other laws enabling the Reserve Bank in this regard, the Reserve Bank being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest so to do, hereby issues the Amendment Directions hereinafter specified.
3. The Amendment Directions modify Explanation to paragraph 131 as below:
"Explanation: For this purpose, a bank shall refer to the country risk classifications as published by the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited (ECGC), as amended from time to time."
4. The above amendments shall come into force from April 01, 2027.
(Vaibhav Chaturvedi)
Chief General Manager
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Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (Commercial banks, Banking institutions, Risk management teams), your first concrete step on “RBI Updates Concentration Risk” is: “Review the updated concentration risk management guidelines” (RBI issued this 27 Apr 2026).
Action required: Review the updated concentration risk management guidelines
Action required: Assess your bank's exposure to concentration risks
Action required: Implement necessary changes to comply with the new guidelines
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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