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RBI Issues Draft Securitisation Amendment Directions for Four Entity Types

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Source: Reserve Bank of India · Press Release prid 63244 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI has issued draft amendments to securitisation transaction directions. The changes aim to refine rules for asset-backed securities. Banks and lenders must review and provide feedback before finalisation.
The rule, in the simplest words
How it plays out — a real example

Priya, head of structured finance at a large private bank, receives the RBI draft. She immediately schedules a review with her team to check if the new rules affect their upcoming auto-loan securitisation deal, ensuring compliance before the August 27, 2026 comment deadline.

What changed

RBI released four draft amendment directions on July 27, 2026, for commercial banks, small finance banks, NBFCs, and AIFIs, aiming to improve efficiency, liquidity, and transparency in Securitisation Notes issuance and transfer.

What it means for you

Banks and lenders involved in securitisation must prepare for potential rule changes. The draft signals RBI's intent to tighten or clarify securitisation norms. Stakeholders should analyse the draft to assess impact on capital relief and risk transfer.

What you must do

Who it affects

Banks originating securitisation transactions, Small finance banks, Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) involved in securitisation, All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs)

❓ Common questions

What is the purpose of this draft amendment?

The draft aims to improve efficiency, liquidity and transparency in issuance and subsequent transfer of Securitisation Notes (SNs).

When will these amendments take effect?

The draft is open for public comment until August 27, 2026. The effective date will be announced after finalisation.

Who should provide feedback on the draft?

All stakeholders, including banks, NBFCs, AIFIs, and market participants, are encouraged to submit comments to RBI by August 27, 2026.

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Who does what — compliance checklist
💻 IT / Systems
  • Assess impact on your securitisation pipeline and capital adequacy.
📜 Compliance
  • Review the draft amendment directions in full from the RBI website.
  • Submit feedback to RBI within the stipulated comment period.
  • Update internal policies and training for securitisation teams.
Grouped from the action items above — a single circular may involve more than one team.
Worked example & action-note template

Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (Banks originating securitisation transactions, Small finance banks, Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) involved in securitisation, All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs)), your first concrete step on “RBI Issues Draft Securitisation Amendment Directions for Four Entity Types” is: “Review the draft amendment directions in full from the RBI website.”.

  1. Circular: https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=63244 -- RBI Issues Draft Securitisation Amendment Directions for Four Entity Types
  2. Issued: 27 Jul 2026, 18:10 IST
  3. Action required: Review the draft amendment directions in full from the RBI website.
  4. Action required: Assess impact on your securitisation pipeline and capital adequacy.
  5. Action required: Submit feedback to RBI within the stipulated comment period.
  6. Action required: Update internal policies and training for securitisation teams.
  7. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  8. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  9. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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