RBI04 Aug 2026press-releasePrepared by Complied AI

Draft Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks

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RBI invites public comments on Draft Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks

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The 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.

Who is affected: Public and stakeholders interested in the licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks.
Required action: Submit feedback on the draft guidelines via the RBI website, email, or post.
Key dates: Deadline for public comments — 04 Sept 2026

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Source: Reserve Bank of India
Type: press-release
Published by source: 04 Aug 2026
Document number: 2026-2027/816
Issuing division: Department of Regulation
Coverage area: banking

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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

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