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Reserve Bank of India amends Small Finance Bank derivative regulations

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the Small Finance Banks – Miscellaneous Amendment Directions, 2026, effective immediately as of October 19, 2026.

The amendment, issued under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, involves the deletion of Section C regarding ‘Limits for Non-Option Derivative Contracts’ from Chapter IV of the 2025 Miscellaneous Directions for Small Finance Banks. The RBI stated the change follows a review and is deemed necessary in the public interest.

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‘Rate cuts are off the table in the near term’: RBI in October MPC minutes - BusinessToday [www.businesstoday.in]
RBI (Small Finance Banks – Miscellaneous) Amendment Directions, 2026 [taxguru.in]
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‘Higher inflation, price pressure spillover led to RBI hiking rate’ [www.millenniumpost.in]
SBI Research forecasts 50 bps repo rate hike by RBI in December policy [newsable.asianetnews.com]