RBI issues guidelines on the implementation of Leverage Ratio 2017 Standard
The Reserve Bank of India had issued the draft Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Eleventh Amendment Directions, 2026 on August 7, 2026 , inviting feedback from stakeholders until August 28, 2026. The draft Amendment Directions proposed to implement the latest leverage ratio framework ('Leverage Ratio 2017 Standard') issued by the Basel Committee on…
On August 7, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India released a draft amendment to its prudential norms on capital adequacy for commercial banks, inviting feedback from stakeholders until August 28, 2026. The draft incorporated the latest leverage ratio framework, known as the Leverage Ratio 2017 Standard, issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.
After reviewing the feedback received, the Reserve Bank made necessary modifications and released the final amendment directions on August 31, 2026. These new instructions will be mandatory for commercial banks starting April 1, 2027.
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