Every RBI document with a published plain-English summary, grouped by who it applies to · page rebuilt 6:05 am IST · 401 of 2022 tracked documents · 0 of these 401 summary pages marked repealed or superseded, kept visible not deleted
Scope: This is the plain-English library. It holds the 401 RBI documents for which BankPulse has published a plain-English summary — not every document we track. BankPulse watches 2022 RBI documents in all; the rest have no summary yet and are not listed here. See the full coverage ledger. Base date 28 Nov 2025, the day RBI consolidated its rulebook (circular DOR.RRC.REC.302/33-01-010/2025-26). Reconciled month by month against RBI's own archive, plus the consolidated Master Directions as listed on RBI's Master Directions index, last reconciled 15 September 2026. Items superseded by the consolidation are marked and kept, never deleted. Every must-read item has been checked for a stated deadline; items with none say so. Found a document we missed? Tell us.
THE FOUNDING CIRCULARConsolidation of Regulations – Withdrawal of circulars Nov 28, 2025 · 28 Nov 2025 consolidation circular (DOR.RRC.REC.302/33-01-010/2025-26) that withdrew 9,445 circulars and issued 244 consolidated Master Directions -- the constitution of the current in-force regime. Official source ↗Added 12 Aug, 6:19 am ISTजोड़ा गया 12 Aug, 6:19 am IST
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Type an old (pre-28-Nov-2025) circular number to see which notification or Master Direction it was consolidated into. Covers 9,397 distinct old circular numbers from the 28 Nov 2025 consolidation and 3 related Master Direction annexes. RBI's circular states 9,445 were withdrawn; the difference is annex rows that carry no standard circular number, repeat an earlier row, or could not be read into the index — those cannot be looked up by number.
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A one-file regulatory update for your Board / Audit Committee, one per institution type, covering the last 30 days plus every compliance deadline and Master Direction amendment still live. Assembled only from records BankPulse has already verified against RBI's own pages. The regulator's text is not reproduced; anything we have not verified is shown as not verified rather than filled in.
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Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs)-Detection, Reporting and Monitoring BY WHEN: September 15, 2026 Staff posted in bank branches located in border areas must get the same FICN detection training on a priority basis by this earlier date. Official source ↗
Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs)-Detection, Reporting and Monitoring BY WHEN: September 15, 2026 Separately, the bank's compliance monitoring plan and progress on this Master Direction must be reported to RBI's Department of Currency Management by this date. Official source ↗
Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs)-Detection, Reporting and Monitoring BY WHEN: September 22, 2026 The bank must send RBI's Forged Note Vigilance (FNV) Cell a second Action Taken Report, this one confirming the border-branch training deadline above was met. Official source ↗
Reserve Bank of India (Authentication mechanisms for digital payment transactions) Directions, 2025 BY WHEN: October 01, 2026 Official source ↗
Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs)-Detection, Reporting and Monitoring BY WHEN: October 31, 2026 All cash-handling staff at the bank must be given FICN (fake note) detection training by this date. Official source ↗
Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs)-Detection, Reporting and Monitoring BY WHEN: November 7, 2026 Official source ↗
Reserve Bank of India (Trade Receivables Discounting System) Directions, 2026 BY WHEN: March 31, 2028 Official source ↗
Penalty tracker
What these penalties cost, and who pays them
460 penalties from January 2025 to September 2026. The middle one was ₹2 lakh. Amounts were read from RBI’s own words in 459 of them; 1 could not be read exactly and is left out.
Kind of lender
Penalties
Usual penalty
Urban co-operative banks
195
₹1.09 lakh
Rural co-operative banks
109
₹1.40 lakh
Non-banking finance companies
51
₹3.10 lakh
Commercial banks
50
₹50 lakh
Housing finance companies
9
₹80,000
“Usual” is the middle of the list, not an average: one very large penalty would drag an average away from the ordinary case. 3 further classes of lender had too few penalties for a middle figure to mean anything, so none is given for them. 36 names could not be placed in any kind of lender and are counted in none of the rows above. No month is compared with another, because the record ends on the day it was last fetched and its final month is a part month. Counted from RBI press releases announcing a monetary penalty, held from January 2025 to September 2026. BankPulse stores penalty press releases only, so this is a complete record of the penalties RBI announced and not a complete record of its press releases.
60 most recent of 460 monetary penalties imposed by RBI, the oldest held dating from Jan 02, 2025. Rebuilt from RBI's own press releases on every site update, newest first. Each entry names the entity, the amount and the rules involved, with a link to the official press release.
Sep 10, 2026 · Jilla Sahakari Bank Ltd., Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh ₹1.15 lakh — Rules involved: Membership of Credit Information Companies (CICs) by Co-operative Banks; Know Your Customer (KYC) RBI press release ↗
Sep 04, 2026 · Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited ₹6.20 lakh — Rules involved: Pricing of Microfinance Loans; Securitisation of Standard Assets RBI press release ↗
Sep 04, 2026 · Equifax Credit Information Services Private Limited ₹1,19,400 — Rules involved: Framework for compensation to customers for delayed updation / rectification of credit information RBI press release ↗
Sep 04, 2026 · Sammaan Finserve Limited ₹4.20 lakh — Rules involved: Early Recognition of Stress and Reporting to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) RBI press release ↗
Sep 04, 2026 · CRIF High Mark Credit Information Services Private Limited ₹6,89,600 — Rules involved: Framework for compensation to customers for delayed updation/ rectification of credit information RBI press release ↗
Sep 04, 2026 · TransUnion CIBIL Limited ₹26,82,800 — Rules involved: Framework for compensation to customers for delayed updation/ rectification of credit information RBI press release ↗
Aug 31, 2026 · Jai Bhawani Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune ₹2.03 lakh — Rules involved: Membership of Credit Information Companies (CICs) by Co-operative Banks; Know Your Customer (KYC) RBI press release ↗
Aug 31, 2026 · The Mumbai District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Maharashtra ₹20,000/- — Details in the source press release. RBI press release ↗
Aug 27, 2026 · Jalna District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Maharashtra ₹50,000 — Rules involved: Membership of Credit Information Companies (CICs) by Co-operative Banks; Know Your Customer (KYC) RBI press release ↗
Aug 24, 2026 · Vikas Souharda Co-operative Bank Limited, Hosapete, Karnataka ₹1 lakh — Rules involved: Income Recognition, Asset Classification, Provisioning and Other Related Matters - UCBs RBI press release ↗
Aug 24, 2026 · The Pragathi Co-operative Bank Limited, Karnataka ₹2 lakh — Details in the source press release. RBI press release ↗
Aug 24, 2026 · Shri Vijay Mahantesh Co-operative Bank Limited, Hungund, Karnataka ₹2.50 lakh — Rules involved: Income Recognition, Asset Classification, Provisioning and Other Related Matters - UCBs; Loans and advances to directors, their relatives, and firms / concerns in which they are interested RBI press release ↗
Aug 21, 2026 · Progfin Private Limited ₹2.70 lakh — Rules involved: Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions RBI press release ↗
Aug 21, 2026 · Shri Ram Finance Corporation Private Limited ₹8.10 lakh — Rules involved: Governance; Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions RBI press release ↗
Aug 14, 2026 · Fusion Finance Limited ₹2.70 lakh — Rules involved: Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions RBI press release ↗
Aug 14, 2026 · IndusInd Bank Limited ₹59.20 lakh — Rules involved: Interest Rate on Deposits; Securitisation of Standard Assets RBI press release ↗
Aug 14, 2026 · Northern Arc Capital Limited ₹6.20 lakh — Rules involved: Disclosures in Financial Statements - Notes to Accounts; Internal Ombudsman for Regulated Entities RBI press release ↗
Aug 13, 2026 · Jilla Sahakari Kendriya Bank Maryadit, Bhind, Madhya Pradesh ₹2.50 lakh — Details in the source press release. RBI press release ↗
Aug 13, 2026 · Valuefin India Credit Services Private Limited ₹1.80 lakh — Details in the source press release. RBI press release ↗
Aug 10, 2026 · The Amravati District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Maharashtra ₹50,000 — Rules involved: Know Your Customer (KYC); Ensuring Reasonableness of Bank Charges and Charges Levied for Sending SMS Alerts RBI press release ↗
Aug 07, 2026 · Infinity Fincorp Solutions Private Limited ₹5.40 lakh — Rules involved: Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions; Fair Practice Code RBI press release ↗
Aug 07, 2026 · Namdev Finvest Limited (formerly known as Namdev Finvest Private Limited) ₹2.70 lakh — Rules involved: Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions RBI press release ↗
Aug 07, 2026 · Utsav Securities Limited ₹3.90 lakh — Rules involved: Governance; Submission of data to Credit Information Companies (CICs) RBI press release ↗
Aug 06, 2026 · Kedarnath Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Latur, Maharashtra ₹40,000/- — Rules involved: Know Your Customer (KYC); Supervisory Action Framework (SAF) RBI press release ↗
Jul 27, 2026 · Jilla Sahakari Kendriya Bank Maryadit, Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh ₹1 lakh — Details in the source press release. RBI press release ↗
Jul 27, 2026 · Sangli District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Maharashtra ₹7 lakh — Details in the source press release. RBI press release ↗
Jul 27, 2026 · Raigad District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Maharashtra ₹10.10 lakh — Rules involved: Membership of Credit Information Companies (CICs) by Co-operative Banks RBI press release ↗
Jul 27, 2026 · The Citizen Co-operative Bank Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka ₹50,000/- — Rules involved: Income Recognition, Asset Classification, Provisioning and Other Related Matters - UCBs RBI press release ↗
Jul 23, 2026 · Arvind Sahakari Bank Ltd., Katol, Maharashtra ₹11 lakh — Rules involved: Housing Finance for UCBs; Interest Rate on Deposits RBI press release ↗
Jul 23, 2026 · Shri Baria Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Baria, Gujarat ₹1 lakh — Rules involved: Inspection & Audit Systems in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks RBI press release ↗
Jul 23, 2026 · Sindhudurg District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sindhudurg, Maharashtra ₹13.30 lakh — Details in the source press release. RBI press release ↗
Jul 23, 2026 · Mandya District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Karnataka ₹50,000/- — Details in the source press release. RBI press release ↗
Jul 23, 2026 · The City Co-operative Bank, Hassan, Karnataka ₹50,000/- — Rules involved: Know Your Customer (KYC) RBI press release ↗
Jul 20, 2026 · Kolhapur District Central Co-op Bank Ltd., Maharashtra ₹13.30 lakh — Details in the source press release. RBI press release ↗
Jul 20, 2026 · Manmad Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Manmad, Maharashtra ₹1 lakh — Rules involved: Loans and Advances to Directors, their Relatives, and Firms / Concerns in which they are Interested RBI press release ↗
Jul 20, 2026 · The United Puri-Nimapara Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Odisha ₹3 lakh — Rules involved: Know Your Customer (KYC) RBI press release ↗
Jul 17, 2026 · Muthoot Finance Limited ₹5.80 lakh — Rules involved: Reserve Bank of India Know Your Customer (KYC) Directions RBI press release ↗
Jul 13, 2026 · The Chikhli Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Chikhli, Maharashtra ₹13 lakh — Rules involved: Finance for Housing Schemes – UCBs; Know Your Customer (KYC) RBI press release ↗
Jul 13, 2026 · The Nawada Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Bihar ₹50,000/- — Rules involved: Know Your Customer (KYC) RBI press release ↗
Jul 13, 2026 · The Sambalpur District Co-operative Central Bank Limited, Odisha ₹8 lakh — Rules involved: Know Your Customer (KYC) RBI press release ↗
Jul 13, 2026 · Ashok Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar, Maharashtra ₹10 lakh — Details in the source press release. RBI press release ↗
Jul 13, 2026 · Surat People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., Surat ₹13.30 lakh — Rules involved: Board of Directors - UCBs RBI press release ↗
Jul 03, 2026 · GIC Housing Finance Limited ₹3.10 lakh — Rules involved: Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions RBI press release ↗
Jul 03, 2026 · Bank of Baroda ₹63.60 lakh — Rules involved: Fair Practices Code for Lenders; Know Your Customer (KYC) RBI press release ↗
Jul 02, 2026 · Nirmal Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nagpur, Maharashtra ₹1 lakh — Rules involved: Limits on exposure to single and group borrowers/parties and large exposures and Revision in the target for priority sector lending – UCBs; Supervisory Action Framework (SAF) RBI press release ↗
Jul 02, 2026 · The N.E. & E.C. Railway Employees’ Multi-State Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd, Gorakhpur ₹1.05 lakh — Rules involved: Membership of Credit Information Companies (CICs) by Co-operative Banks RBI press release ↗
Jun 29, 2026 · Sri Bharathi Co-operative Urban Bank Limited, Hyderabad ₹1.50 lakh — Rules involved: Loans and advances to directors, their relatives, and firms / concerns in which they are interested; Small Value Loans – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) RBI press release ↗
Jun 29, 2026 · The Chikmagalur District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Karnataka ₹1 lakh — Details in the source press release. RBI press release ↗
Jun 29, 2026 · The Citizens Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd., Jalandhar, Punjab ₹5 lakh — Rules involved: Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions; Comprehensive Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) – A Graded Approach RBI press release ↗
Jun 25, 2026 · The Nabapalli Cooperative Bank Limited, West Bengal ₹3 lakh — Rules involved: Know Your Customer (KYC) RBI press release ↗
Jun 25, 2026 · The Modern Co-operative Bank Limited, Chalisgaon, Maharashtra ₹1 lakh — Rules involved: Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions – UCBs; Know Your Customer (KYC) RBI press release ↗
Weekly quiz
10 fill-in-the-blank questions drawn from BankPulse's own plain-English summaries -- tap a question to reveal the answer. No scoring or sign-in, just a quick self-check (1975 in the full question bank).
Working capital is ____ of turnover; the borrower brings 5 and the bank lends at least 20.
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Urban Co-operative Banks – Digital Payment Security Controls Directions, 2026Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks – Digital Payment Security Controls) Directions, 2026Jul 31, 2026
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Rural Co-operative Banks – Managing Risks in Outsourcing Directions, 2025Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks – Managing Risks in Outsourcing) Directions, 2025Nov 28, 2025
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Rural Co-operative Banks – Responsible Business Conduct Directions, 2025Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Directions, 2025 (Updated as on July 1, 2026)Nov 28, 2025
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Regional Rural Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend Directions, 2026Reserve Bank of India (Regional Rural Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend) Directions, 2026Mar 10, 2026
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