The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on March 10, 2026, issued Directions on Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittance of Profit by Regulated Entities.
The following has been stated: -
•The Reserve Bank of India issued final prudential norms on declaration of dividend and remittance of profits for various regulated entities after reviewing stakeholder feedback.
•The directions apply to commercial banks, small finance banks, payment banks, local area banks, and regional rural banks.
•RBI also issued five new Master Directions, four repeal directions, and one amendment guideline to replace existing instructions.
•The new framework will come into effect from FY 2026–27, while the current norms will remain applicable until FY 2025–26.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Press Release No.: 2025-2026/2242]
