PARLIAMENT QUESTION: INDIGENOUS PHWR

India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The ten indigenous 700 MW Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) approved under the fleet mode are at various stages of pre-project activities. In addition, three indigenous 700 MW PHWRs are in operation, one under commissioning and two are under construction. Full indigenization has been achieved in major components of reactor and fabrication of fuel assemblies of indigenous 700 MW PHWRs. Standardization has enabled bulk procu...


Prime Minister pays homage to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati ji

India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati ji on his birth anniversary, today. Shri Modi stated that he made unparalleled contributions not only in promoting education but also in enriching Indian culture and tradition. "His efforts for social reform will continue to serve as a source of inspiration for the people of the country", Shri Modi added. The Prime Minister posted on X: "म&#...


64th Convocation of ICAR-IARI: Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to confer degrees to students

India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Detailed information about the achievements , research activities and academic progress of the institute was shared in the press conference organized on the occasion of the 64th Convocation at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR - IARI) , Pusa , New Delhi . Dr. CH Srinivas Rao, Director, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) informed that Union Minister of Agriculture ...


RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (SMALL FINANCE BANKS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: PRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES) - SECOND AMENDMENT DIRECTIONS, 2026SR. NO.PARTICULARSCURRENT YEARPREVIOUS YEAR(I)(II)(III)(IV)(V)(VI)(VII)(VIII)(IX)(X)

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2025-26/219 DOR.CRE.REC.410/21.04.018/2025-26 February 13, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Financial Statements:Presentation and Disclosures) - Second Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions'). 2. On a review, consequent to ...


RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (SMALL FINANCE BANKS - PRUDENTIAL NORMS ON CAPITAL ADEQUACY) SECOND AMENDMENT DIRECTIONS, 2026

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2025-26/218 DOR.CRE.REC.409/21-01-002/2025-26 February 13, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Second Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions'). 2. On a review, consequent to the issuance of the Reserve B...


RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (SMALL FINANCE BANKS - CONCENTRATION RISK MANAGEMENT) AMENDMENT DIRECTIONS, 2026

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2025-26/217 DOR.CRE.REC.408/07-03-002/2025-26 February 13, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Concentration Risk Management) Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Concentration Risk Management) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions'). 2. On a review, consequent to the issuance of the Reserve Bank of India (Small F...


RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (SMALL FINANCE BANKS - CREDIT FACILITIES) AMENDMENT DIRECTIONS, 2026ELIGIBLE SECURITIESLTV CEILINGAS PER BANK'S POLICYAS APPLICABLE IN CASE OF LOANS AGAINST GOLD AND SILVER COLLATERAL60 PER CENT75 PER CENT85 PER CENT 85 PER CENT 75 PER CENT

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2025-26/216 DOR.CRE.REC.407/07-01-002/2025-26 February 13, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Credit Facilities) Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Credit Facilities) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions'). 2. On a review, in exercise of the powers conferred by the sections 21 and 35A of the Banking Regulation Act...


RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (COMMERCIAL BANKS - UNDERTAKING OF FINANCIAL SERVICES) - AMENDMENT DIRECTIONS, 2026

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2025-26/215 DOR.CRE.REC.406/24-01-041/2025-26 February 13, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Undertaking of Financial Services) - Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Undertaking of Financial Services) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions'). 2. On a review, consequent to the issuance of the Reserve Bank of India (Com...


RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (COMMERCIAL BANKS - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: PRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES) - THIRD AMENDMENT DIRECTIONS, 2026SR. NO.PARTICULARSCURRENT YEARPREVIOUS YEAR(I)(II)(III)(IV)(V)(VI) (VII)(VIII)(XI)(X)(XI)

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2025-26/214 DOR.CRE.REC.405/21.04.018/2025-26 February 13, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Financial Statements:Presentation and Disclosures) - Third Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions'). 2. On a review, consequent to the issuanc...


RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (COMMERCIAL BANKS - CREDIT FACILITIES) AMENDMENT DIRECTIONS, 2026ELIGIBLE SECURITIESLTV CEILINGAS PER BANK'S POLICYAS APPLICABLE IN CASE OF LOANS AGAINST GOLD AND SILVER COLLATERAL60 PER CENT75 PER CENT85 PER CENT 85 PER CENT 75 PER CENT

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2025-26/211 DOR.CRE.REC.402/07-01-001/2025-26 February 13, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Credit Facilities) Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Credit Facilities) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions'). 2. On a review, and in exercise of the powers conferred by the sections 21 and 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, ...