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RBI Master Directions

Quick answerRBI issues Master Directions on authorization to operate a payment system, consolidating existing guidelines and instructions.

What changed

The RBI has consolidated various directions and guidelines for operating a payment system into Master Directions, effective immediately. This consolidation aims to enhance clarity, ease of access, and reduce compliance burden. The Master Directions cover aspects such as computation of net-worth, voluntary surrender of authorization, and investment in entities from non-compliant jurisdictions.

What it means for you

The Master Directions provide a single, unified framework for payment system operators, simplifying regulatory compliance and enhancing clarity, ease of access, and reducing the compliance burden for regulated entities.

What you must do

Who it affects

Payment system operators, Banks, Digital payment providers

What is the purpose of the Master Directions?

The Master Directions aim to consolidate and simplify existing guidelines and instructions for operating a payment system.

When do the Master Directions come into effect?

The Master Directions are effective immediately.

What aspects are covered under the Master Directions?

The Master Directions cover aspects such as computation of net-worth, voluntary surrender of authorization, and investment in entities from non-compliant jurisdictions.

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AI-drafted · 3-model AI consensus fact-check · Reviewed by CA Vikram Dhariwal Jain · published · 17 Jun 2026, 07:41 IST