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RBI (Small Finance Banks – Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning) Directions, 2025

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Quick answerRBI issues new Directions for small finance banks on income recognition, asset classification, and provisioning to ensure consistency and transparency in their financial reporting.

What changed

The RBI has issued new Directions for small finance banks on income recognition, asset classification, and provisioning, in line with international practices and the recommendations of the Committee on the Financial System.

What it means for you

These directions aim to ensure consistency and transparency in the financial reporting of small finance banks, which will help in maintaining the stability of the financial system.

What you must do

Who it affects

Small Finance Banks

What are the key changes in the RBI's new Directions for small finance banks?

The RBI has issued new Directions to align with international practices and the recommendations of the Committee on the Financial System, with a focus on ensuring consistency and transparency in financial reporting.

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Official source: RBI/DOR/2025-26/195 on rbi.org.in ↗
AI-drafted · 3-model AI consensus fact-check · under the editorial review of Vikram Jain · published · 19 Jun 2026, 02:54 IST