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RBI Amends UCB Deposit Interest Rate Directions (June 17, 2026)

Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · official publication, 17 Jun 2026 · issued 17 Jun 2026 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI has issued amendment directions for Urban Co-operative Banks on deposit interest rates, effective June 17, 2026. The changes temporarily withdraw interest rate ceiling on fresh FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 year tenors and restriction on NRE deposits of 3 year and above tenors until September 30, 2026.
The rule, in the simplest words
How it plays out — a real example

A deposit officer named Riya at a UCB in Ahmedabad reads the RBI amendment, then offers a higher interest rate on a new 4‑year FCNR(B) account for a client, knowing she can do so because the ceiling has been lifted until September 30, 2026.

What changed

The Reserve Bank of India released the 'Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Amendment Directions, 2026' on June 17, 2026. This document amends the existing directions by temporarily withdrawing the interest rate ceiling on fresh FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 year tenors and the restriction on interest rates on NRE deposits of 3 year and above tenors (including renewals) from June 17, 2026 until September 30, 2026.

What it means for you

UCBs can now offer higher interest rates on fresh FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 year tenors and NRE deposits of 3 year and above tenors (including renewals) without ceiling restrictions until September 30, 2026. This may affect pricing strategies and competitive positioning. Banks should review the full notification for compliance.

What you must do

Who it affects

Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), Deposit operations teams at UCBs handling FCNR(B) and NRE deposits, Compliance officers at UCBs, Regulatory affairs departments

❓ Common questions

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What is the effective date of these amendment directions?

The amendment directions came into effect from the date of issue, June 17, 2026, and the temporary withdrawal is valid until September 30, 2026.

Do these directions apply to all Urban Co-operative Banks?

Yes, the directions are titled for Urban Co-operative Banks and amend the existing deposit interest rate framework applicable to them.

What specific changes are made?

The directions temporarily withdraw the interest rate ceiling on fresh FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 year tenors and the restriction on interest rates on NRE deposits of 3 year and above tenors (including renewals) until September 30, 2026.

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Worked example & action-note template

Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), Deposit operations teams at UCBs handling FCNR(B) and NRE deposits, Compliance officers at UCBs, Regulatory affairs departments), your first concrete step on “RBI Amends UCB Deposit Interest Rate Directions (June 17, 2026)” is: “Obtain and read the full amendment directions from the RBI notification.” (RBI issued this 17 Jun 2026).

  1. Circular: https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=13513&Mode=0 -- RBI Amends UCB Deposit Interest Rate Directions (June 17, 2026)
  2. Issued: 17 Jun 2026
  3. Action required: Obtain and read the full amendment directions from the RBI notification.
  4. Action required: Review your bank's current deposit interest rate policy for FCNR(B) and NRE deposits against the new temporary exemptions.
  5. Action required: Update internal guidelines and train staff on the revised rate-setting norms for these specific deposits.
  6. Action required: Ensure compliance with the temporary period ending September 30, 2026.
  7. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  8. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  9. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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