📄 Source: Reserve Bank of India · Press Release prid 63055
Quick answerRBI has opened the 2025-26 round of its annual Survey on International Trade in Banking Services (ITBS). Banks with overseas branches/subsidiaries/joint ventures or foreign bank branches/subsidiaries in India must submit the survey schedule by July 31, 2026.
What changed
RBI has launched the 2025-26 round of the ITBS, continuing the annual data collection that began in 2006-07. The survey schedule is now available on the RBI website in both Hindi and English. The submission deadline is July 31, 2026.
What it means for you
This survey captures fee and commission-based financial services data from Indian banks' foreign operations and foreign banks' Indian operations. It helps RBI track cross-border banking service flows, which is critical for balance of payments and trade in services statistics. Banks must ensure accurate and timely reporting to avoid compliance gaps.
The rule, in the simplest words
Indian banks with overseas branches, subsidiaries, or joint ventures must submit the ITBS survey schedule by July 31, 2026.
Foreign banks operating in India through branches or subsidiaries must also submit the ITBS survey schedule by July 31, 2026.
The survey captures fee and commission-based financial services data from Indian banks' foreign operations and foreign banks' Indian operations.
Banks must ensure accurate and timely reporting to avoid compliance gaps.
How it plays out — a real example
{'role': 'a gold-loan officer in Indore', 'scenario': 'Rahul, a gold-loan officer in Indore, ensures that the ITBS survey schedule is filled in accurately and submitted on time. He understands the importance of this survey in helping RBI track cross-border banking service flows, which is critical for balance of payments and trade in services statistics.'}
What you must do
Download the ITBS survey schedule from RBI's website under 'Regulatory Reporting' → 'List of Returns' → 'ITBS – Survey Schedule' or under 'Forms' → 'Survey'.
Complete the schedule for all applicable branches, subsidiaries, and joint ventures of Indian banks abroad and foreign bank branches/subsidiaries in India.
Email the duly filled schedule to the Director, International Banking Division, DSIM, by July 31, 2026.
Contact the provided phone numbers or email for any clarifications before the deadline.
Who it affects
Indian banks with overseas branches, subsidiaries, or joint ventures, Foreign banks operating in India through branches or subsidiaries
What is the ITBS survey about?
It collects data on financial services rendered by Indian banks' foreign operations and foreign banks' Indian operations, based on fees or commissions charged to customers.
When is the submission deadline?
The completed survey schedule must be emailed by July 31, 2026.
Where can I find the survey form?
The form is available on the RBI website under 'Regulatory Reporting' → 'List of Returns' → 'ITBS – Survey Schedule', or under 'Forms' → 'Survey'.
Test yourself
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Q1. In one line, what does this circular do?
RBI has opened the 2025-26 round of its annual Survey on International Trade in Banking Services (ITBS). Banks with overseas branches/subsidiaries/joint ventures or foreign bank branches/subsidiaries in India must submit the survey schedule by July 31, 2026.
Q2. Who does this circular apply to?
Indian banks with overseas branches, subsidiaries, or joint ventures, Foreign banks operating in India through branches or subsidiaries
Q3. What is the first thing you should do about it?
Download the ITBS survey schedule from RBI's website under 'Regulatory Reporting' → 'List of Returns' → 'ITBS – Survey Schedule' or under 'Forms' → 'Survey'.
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Complete the schedule for all applicable branches, subsidiaries, and joint ventures of Indian banks abroad and foreign bank branches/subsidiaries in India.
📜 Compliance
Download the ITBS survey schedule from RBI's website under 'Regulatory Reporting' → 'List of Returns' → 'ITBS – Survey Schedule' or under 'Forms' → 'Survey'.
Email the duly filled schedule to the Director, International Banking Division, DSIM, by July 31, 2026.
Contact the provided phone numbers or email for any clarifications before the deadline.
Grouped from the action items above — a single circular may involve more than one team.
Worked example & action-note template
Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (Indian banks with overseas branches, subsidiaries, or joint ventures, Foreign banks operating in India through branches or subsidiaries), your first concrete step on “RBI Launches 2025-26 Survey on International Trade in Banking Services” is: “Download the ITBS survey schedule from RBI's website under 'Regulatory Reporting' → 'List of Returns' → 'ITBS – Survey Schedule' or under 'Forms' → 'Survey'.”.
Circular: https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=63055 -- RBI Launches 2025-26 Survey on International Trade in Banking Services
Issued: 30 Jun 2026, 17:38 IST
Action required: Download the ITBS survey schedule from RBI's website under 'Regulatory Reporting' → 'List of Returns' → 'ITBS – Survey Schedule' or under 'Forms' → 'Survey'.
Action required: Complete the schedule for all applicable branches, subsidiaries, and joint ventures of Indian banks abroad and foreign bank branches/subsidiaries in India.
Action required: Email the duly filled schedule to the Director, International Banking Division, DSIM, by July 31, 2026.
Action required: Contact the provided phone numbers or email for any clarifications before the deadline.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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