RBI press-release 2026-2027/667 · 14 Jul 2026
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RBI invites public comments on the draft “Reserve Bank of India (Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights) Amendment Directions, 2026”
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Check the official recordThe Reserve Bank of India invites public comments on draft Amendment Directions for commercial banks, small finance banks, payments banks, and local area banks. The proposal aims to simplify the approval process for mutual funds, insurance companies, and pension funds that acquire major shareholding in banking companies. Regulated entities and the public may submit feedback through the Reserve Bank of India website or by email. The deadline for submission is August 4, 2026.
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July 14, 2026
RBI invites public comments on the draft “Reserve Bank of India (Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights) Amendment Directions, 2026”
Based on a review undertaken in light of representations received from Asset Management Companies (AMCs) and in order to simplify approval process for subsequent acquisitions of major shareholding in a banking company by mutual funds, insurance companies and pension funds, the Reserve Bank of India has released today the following draft Amendment Directions:
(i) Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights) Amendment Directions, 2026. (ii) Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights) Amendment Directions, 2026. (iii) Reserve Bank of India (Payments Banks – Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights) Amendment Directions, 2026. (iv) Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights) Amendment Directions, 2026.
(i) the ‘Connect 2 Regulate’ Section available on the Reserve Bank’s website by following the corresponding hyperlink provided against each document in the page where they are hosted; or (ii) by email with the subject line ‘Feedback on (full name of the draft Amendment Directions (including the type of Regulated Entity))’.
(Brij Raj)
Press Release: 2026-2027/667 Chief General Manager ᮧेस ᮧकाशनी PRESS RELEASE
भारतीय ᳯरज़वर् बᱹक
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
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