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RBI Directions for Small Finance Banks - Branch Authorisation

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Issued by RBI: 28 Nov 2025  ·  Decoded by BankPulse: 05 Jul 2026, 22:10 IST
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Quick answerRBI issues directions for small finance banks on branch authorisation, digital banking, and business facilitation.

What changed

RBI has issued directions for small finance banks on branch authorisation, digital banking, and business facilitation. The directions cover various aspects, including role of board of directors, banking outlet authorisation, digital banking units, business facilitators, and doorstep banking.

What it means for you

These directions aim to ensure that small finance banks operate in a safe and sound manner, provide efficient services to customers, and maintain transparency in their operations. The directions will impact small finance banks in terms of their branch authorisation, digital banking, and business facilitation activities.

What you must do

Who it affects

Small finance banks, Business facilitators, Business correspondents

What is the purpose of RBI's directions on small finance banks?

The directions aim to ensure that small finance banks operate in a safe and sound manner, provide efficient services to customers, and maintain transparency in their operations.

What are the key aspects covered in RBI's directions on small finance banks?

The directions cover various aspects, including role of board of directors, banking outlet authorisation, digital banking units, business facilitators, and doorstep banking.

What are the consequences of non-compliance with RBI's directions on small finance banks?

The consequences of non-compliance are not specified in the directions, but non-compliance may attract penalties and other regulatory actions.

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