What changed
The RBI has repealed the Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks – Licensing, Scheduling and Regulatory Classification) Guidelines, 2025 (issued November 28, 2025), and replaced them with new guidelines issued December 04, 2025.
What it means for you
The repeal does not affect existing approvals, acknowledgments, or investigations under the repealed guidelines; those continue under the repealed provisions. New applications will be governed by the new guidelines.
What you must do
- Review and comply with the new guidelines for Urban Co-operative Banks
- Update internal processes to reflect the changes in the new guidelines
- Ensure compliance with the new guidelines for all existing and new applications
Who it affects
Urban Co-operative Banks
What happens to existing approvals and acknowledgments?
Existing approvals and acknowledgments are deemed to be governed by the repealed guidelines.