RBI Invites Comments on the Draft Consolidation of Supervisory Instructions to Reduce Compliance Burden

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RBI consolidated supervisory instructions

Press Release: 2026-2027/43, Dated 08.04.2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released draft consolidated supervisory instructions, covering multiple regulated entities and functional areas, as part of a major regulatory rationalisation exercise.

1. Objective of the Consolidation

The initiative aims to:

  • Enhance clarity and accessibility of regulatory instructions
  • Create a single, coherent supervisory framework
  • Reduce the compliance burden on regulated entities

2. Repeal of Existing Circulars

A key feature of the exercise is:

  • Repeal of 626 existing circulars
  • Consolidation of scattered instructions into a streamlined and unified structure

3. Scope of the Draft Instructions

The draft framework:

  • Covers various categories of regulated entities
  • Addresses multiple supervisory and functional areas
  • Seeks to eliminate overlaps and inconsistencies in existing guidelines

4. Public Consultation

  • RBI has invited comments from stakeholders
  • Feedback is sought on:
    1. Completeness
    2. Accuracy of the draft instructions
  • Comments can be submitted under the ‘Connect 2 Regulate’ framework
  • The last date for submission is 8th May 2026

5. Conclusion

This consolidation exercise marks a significant step towards a simplified, transparent, and user-friendly regulatory environment, aligning supervisory expectations while easing compliance for regulated entities.

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Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of editor-in-chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava.

The Research and Editorial Team is responsible for developing reliable and accurate content for the readers. The team follows the six-sigma approach to achieve the benchmark of zero error in its publications and research platforms. The team ensures that the following publication guidelines are thoroughly followed while developing the content:

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