RBI Shifts NDS-OM Access Process to PRAVAAH Portal
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Notification no. FMRD.MIOD.No.1/11.01.051/2026-27, Dated 27.04.2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has updated the Master Direction on access criteria for the NDS-OM (Negotiated Dealing System – Order Matching) platform, aligning it with recent digital initiatives.
1. Integration with PRAVAAH Portal
In line with the implementation of the PRAVAAH portal:
- Application processes have been digitised and streamlined
- Forms are now hosted on the portal instead of being embedded in the Directions
2. Rationalisation of Application Forms
- Existing application formats have been removed from the Master Direction
- Revised formats are:
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- Available on the PRAVAAH portal
- Designed to simplify submission and processing
3. Objective of the Update
The revision aims to:
- Improve ease of regulatory access
- Promote digital-first application processes
- Enhance efficiency and transparency
4. Effective Date
- The updated Directions are effective immediately
5. Conclusion
The update reflects RBI’s push towards digitisation and process simplification, ensuring that access to the NDS-OM platform is managed through a more efficient and centralised application system.
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