RBI Seeks Comments on Draft Amendment Directions

The Reserve Bank of India has released a draft of the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Eleventh Amendment Directions, 2026. The draft proposes to amend 'Chapter VII: Leverage Ratio framework' of the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Directions, 2025. The amendment aims to implement the latest leverage ratio framework issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. Comments on the draft Amendment Directions are invited until August 28, 2026. Comments can be submitted through the 'Connect 2 Regulate' section on the Reserve Bank's website or by email to capdor@rbi.org.in.