Draft Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks
RBI press-release 2026-2027/816 · 05 Aug 2026
Official title
RBI invites public comments on Draft Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks
RBI press-release 2026-2027/816 · 05 Aug 2026
Official title
RBI invites public comments on Draft Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks
Summary
Check the official recordThe Reserve Bank of India has released draft guidelines for the 'on tap' licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks to solicit feedback from the public and relevant stakeholders. Interested parties are invited to review the draft and submit their comments by September 5, 2026. Submissions can be made via the 'Connect 2 Regulate' section on the RBI website, by email, or by post to the Department of Regulation in Mumbai. This consultation process is intended to gather input before finalizing the licensing framework.
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August 05, 2026
RBI invites public comments on Draft Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks
Reserve Bank has today published draft guidelines for ‘on tap’ licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks for stakeholder consultation. Comments are invited from public / stakeholders till September 05, 2026. Comments may be submitted through the link under the ‘Connect 2 Regulate’ section available on the Reserve Bank’s website. Alternatively, comments/feedback may also be forwarded to:
The Chief General Manager Reserve Bank of India Department of Regulation Registration and Licensing Section (Co-operative Banks) 12th Floor, Central Office Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400001
or by email with the subject line “Feedback on Draft Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks”.
(Brij Raj)
Press Release: 2026-2027/816 Chief General Manager ᮧेस ᮧकाशनी PRESS RELEASE
भारतीय ᳯरज़वर् बᱹक
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
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