RBI’s Unified Framework on Related Party Lending: Raising the governance bar

The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a unified framework on related party lending for banks and NBFCs, aiming to strengthen governance, improve transparency, and reduce conflicts of interest. The framework enhances disclosure standards, board oversight, and risk management practices to ensure fair and accountable lending practices across regulated entities.

RBI Revises NBFC Branch Authorization Rules, Shifts to Approval-Free Expansion – Here’s what changed

The RBI has revised its NBFC branch authorization framework, allowing approval-free expansion under certain conditions. This move aims to simplify compliance, promote ease of doing business, and enable faster growth for NBFCs across India.