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RBI Master Direction Crosswalk
RBI’s rulebook lives in a few hundred consolidated Master Directions and Master Circulars — but thousands of notifications amend and supplement them. This crosswalk maps every RBI document we track to its issuing-department family, so you can see the whole rulebook at a glance and jump to the consolidated source.
New hub: The April 2026 consolidation wave — how older RBI circulars map onto the new living Master Directions, by regulatory area. →
Last rebuilt: 18 Jun 2026, 01:11 IST
Last reviewed by Vikram Jain
5469
RBI documents mapped
13
Master Direction families
172
Master Directions & Circulars
180
New in ~90 days
daily
auto-rebuilt
Download the whole crosswalk as data: crosswalk-all.csv — every tracked RBI circular mapped to its parent Master Direction family in one machine-readable file (circular reference + title, family code/name, Master-anchor flag and official rbi.org.in source). See also the per-family CSV index and the crosswalk families JSON. BankPulse never reproduces RBI text verbatim.
New in ~last 90 days: 180 RBI circulars mapped across all families (estimated from the RBI notification Id; ~90 days to 2026-03-20).
Recently updated families
The families with the most recently tracked RBI circular (newest first).
Department of Regulation17 Jun 2026Financial Markets Regulation17 Jun 2026Internal Debt Management17 Jun 2026General / Cross-departmental17 Jun 2026Payment & Settlement Systems15 Jun 2026Enforcement15 Jun 2026
Documents tracked per family
How many RBI documents we map into each Master Direction family (most-mapped first). The chart is a visual summary; the sortable data table below carries the same figures for accessibility and AI answer engines.
Families at a glance
Every RBI Master Direction family we track, with documents mapped, consolidated Master Direction / Master Circular anchors, recently-tracked circulars, activity in the current financial year and the latest update. Click any column heading to sort.
| Family | Docs | Masters | Recent | This FY 2026-27 | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Regulation | 2302 | 12 | 20 | 109 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Payment & Settlement Systems | 259 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Financial Inclusion & Priority Sector | 893 | 10 | 20 | 2 | FY 2026-27 |
| Foreign Exchange (FEMA) | 939 | 88 | 20 | 14 | FY 2026-27 |
| Financial Markets Regulation | 232 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Supervision | 73 | 0 | 20 | 0 | FY 2024-25 |
| Government & Bank Accounts | 176 | 32 | 20 | 0 | FY 2025-26 |
| Internal Debt Management | 148 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Currency Management | 91 | 5 | 20 | 2 | FY 2026-27 |
| Consumer Protection | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | FY 2025-26 |
| NBFC Regulation | 318 | 14 | 20 | 0 | FY 2013-20 |
| Information Technology & Cyber | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | FY 2025-26 |
| Enforcement | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| General / Cross-departmental | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 17 Jun 2026 |
Families & their Master Direction anchors
Department of Regulation 2302 docs
Prudential, licensing & governance norms for banks and NBFCs.
- RBI/2013-14/62 ↗ — Master Circular · 95 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2012-13/39 ↗ — Master Circular · 95 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2021-22/191 ↗ — Master Direction – Classification, Valuatio · 33 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2021-22/185 ↗ — Master Direction – Classification, Valuatio · 33 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2013-14/71 ↗ — Master Circular – Prudential · 30 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/DOR/2024-25/129 ↗ — Master Direction · 24 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/DOR/2022-23/95 ↗ — Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Acquisition and Ho · 13 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2008-2009/40 ↗ — Master Circular – Para Banking Activities · 12 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2013-14/60 ↗ — Master Circular · 10 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2023-24/74 ↗ — Master Direction – Interest R · 9 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/DOR/2020-21/75 ↗ — Master Direction – Amalgamation of Urban Coop · 3 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/DOR/2023-24/103 ↗ — Master Direction – Minimum Capital Re
See all 2302 documents in this family → · Browse simplified rules in this section →
Payment & Settlement Systems 259 docs
Authorisation and oversight of payment systems, UPI, PPIs & cards.
- RBI/DPSS/2026-27/401 ↗ — Master Direction – Authorisation to operate a Payment System
- RBI document ↗ — Master Direction – Authorisation to operate a Payment System
See all 259 documents in this family → · Browse simplified rules in this section →
Financial Inclusion & Priority Sector 893 docs
Priority-sector lending, RRBs, co-operative credit & inclusion.
- RBI/2013-14/97 ↗ — Master Circular · 156 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2012-13/88 ↗ — Master Circular – Priori · 14 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2011-12/88 ↗ — Master Circular – Priority S · 14 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2010-11/56 ↗ — Master Circular – Priority · 14 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2007-2008/65 ↗ — Master Circular – Priority S · 14 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2010-2011/53 ↗ — Master Circular · 9 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2009-10/32 ↗ — Master Circular · 9 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2007-2008/28 ↗ — Master Circular · 9 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2007-2008/89 ↗ — Master Circular – Priority Se · 8 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/FIDD/2024-25/128 ↗ — Master Direction – FIDD.CO.PSD.BC.13/04.09.001/2024-25 March 24, 2025 (Updated as on January 19, 2026) The Cha · 4 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
See all 893 documents in this family → · Browse simplified rules in this section →
Foreign Exchange (FEMA) 939 docs
FEMA rules for cross-border trade, investment & remittances.
- RBI/FED/2025-26/135 ↗ — Master Direction – No.04/2025-26 April 22, 2025 ( Updated as on April 24, 2025 ) To, All Authorised Dealer
- RBI/FED/2024-25/121 ↗ — Master Direction – No.15/2024-25 July 24, 2024 (Updated as on April 01, 2026) (Updated as on November 28, 2
- RBI/2024-25/32 ↗ — Master Direction – Risk
- RBI/2013-14/6 ↗ — Master Circular – No.6/2013-14 (Updated as on June 17, 2014) July 1, 2013 To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign
- RBI/2013-14/5 ↗ — Master Circular – No.5/2013-14 (Updated as on June 27, 2014) July 1, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealers - Category
- RBI/2013-14/15 ↗ — Master Circular – No.15/2013-14 (Updated as on June 18, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Category - I Authorised Dea
- RBI/2013-14/13 ↗ — Master Circular – No.13/2013-14 (Updated upto June 18, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Category – I Authorised Deal
- RBI/2013-14/12 ↗ — Master Circular – No. 12/2013-14 (Updated till June 16, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealer Category
- RBI/2013-14/11 ↗ — Master Circular – No.11/2013-14 (Amended up to June 17, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealer Category
- RBI/2013-14/10 ↗ — Master Circular – No.10 /2013-14 (As updated upto June 15, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Persons in Fo
- RBI/2013-14/9 ↗ — Master Circular – No.9/2013-14 (Updated as on April 28, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealer Category
- RBI/2013-2014/7 ↗ — Master Circular – No.7/2013-14 (Updated as on June 17, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Category – I Authorised Deal
Financial Markets Regulation 232 docs
Money, G-Sec, forex & derivative market regulation.
- RBI/FMRD/2024-25/127 ↗ — Master Direction – Reserve · 3 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2021-22/79 ↗ — Master Direction
Supervision 73 docs
Supervisory framework, inspections & risk assessment.
- Consolidated Master Direction for this family is being indexed.
Government & Bank Accounts 176 docs
Government banking, agency banks & related accounts.
- RBI/2013-14/99 ↗ — Master Circular – Colle · 16 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2012-13/101 ↗ — Master Circular – Colle · 16 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2011-12/99 ↗ — Master Circular – Collecti · 16 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2010-11/87 ↗ — Master Circular – Colle · 16 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2009-10/60 ↗ — Master Circular – Collection of · 16 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2008-2009/81 ↗ — Master Circular – Collection · 16 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2007-2008/66 ↗ — Master Circular – Collection · 16 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2022-23/08 ↗ — Master Circular – Condu · 13 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2021-22/07 ↗ — Master Circular – Conduct · 13 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2013-14/100 ↗ — Master Circular – Conduct · 13 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2012-13/102 ↗ — Master Circular – Conduct · 13 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2011-12/97 ↗ — Master Circular – Conduct · 13 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
Internal Debt Management 148 docs
Government securities issuance, auctions & primary dealers.
- RBI/2013-14/106 ↗ — Master Circular · 32 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2013-14/102 ↗ — Master Circular – Operational · 32 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2012-13/107 ↗ — Master Circular · 32 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2011-12/93 ↗ — Master Circular · 32 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2011-12/92 ↗ — Master Circular – Operationa · 32 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2013-14/105 ↗ — Master Circular – Guidelin · 4 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
Currency Management 91 docs
Note circulation, clean-note policy & coin distribution.
- RBI/2011-12/76 ↗ — Master Circular – Facility for Exchange of Notes and Coins List of circulars consolidated by the Master Circular Sr
- RBI/2010-11/102 ↗ — Master Circular – Facility for Exchange of Notes and Coins List of circulars consolidated by the Master Circular G-67/08
- RBI/2009-2010/90 ↗ — Master Circular – Facility for Exchange of Notes and Coins List of circulars consolidated by the Master Circular G-67/08
- RBI/2008-2009/88 ↗ — Master Circular – Facility for Exchange of Notes and Coins List of circulars consolidated by the Master Circular G-67/08
- RBI/2007-2008/60 ↗ — Master Circular – Facility for Exchange of Notes and Coins List of circulars consolidated by the Master Circular G-67/08
Consumer Protection 13 docs
Customer service, grievance redress & the ombudsman scheme.
- Consolidated Master Direction for this family is being indexed.
NBFC Regulation 318 docs
Non-banking financial company regulation.
- RBI/2013-14/50 ↗ — Master Circular – The Non-Banking Fi · 31 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2012-13/30 ↗ — Master Circular · 31 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2011-12/31 ↗ — Master Circular · 31 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2013-2014/55 ↗ — Master Circular – directions/ instructions issued · 24 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2012-2013/21 ↗ — Master Circular – directions/ instructions issued t · 24 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2011-2012/16 ↗ — Master Circular – directions/instructions issued · 24 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2009-2010/13 ↗ — Master Circular – directions/instructions iss · 24 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2013-14/37 ↗ — Master Circular · 23 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2012-13/32 ↗ — Master Circular · 23 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2011-12/21 ↗ — Master Circular · 23 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2010-11/20 ↗ — Master Circular · 23 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
- RBI/2008-2009/13 ↗ — Master Circular – directions/instructions is · 8 tracked circulars share this RBI subject code
See all 318 documents in this family → · Browse simplified rules in this section →
Information Technology & Cyber 15 docs
RTGS/NDS systems, IT infrastructure, outsourcing & cyber-resilience circulars.
- Consolidated Master Direction for this family is being indexed.
Enforcement 2 docs
RBI Enforcement Department actions — monetary penalty orders on regulated entities for non-compliance. Enforcement actions, not a Master Direction rulebook.
- Consolidated Master Direction for this family is being indexed.
See all 2 documents in this family → · Browse simplified rules in this section →
General / Cross-departmental 8 docs
RBI communications not tied to a single issuing department (press releases, auction results, market operations).
- RBI/2008-09/19 ↗ — Master Circular – No./06/2008-09 July 1, 2008 To, All Au
Crosswalk FAQ
What is the RBI Master Direction crosswalk?
It maps every RBI notification BankPulse tracks to its parent Master Direction or Master Circular family, grouped by the issuing department (DOR, DPSS, FED, FIDD and more), so you can see the whole RBI rulebook at a glance and jump to the consolidated official source.
How many RBI documents does the crosswalk cover?
It currently maps 5469 RBI documents into 13 Master Direction families, anchored by 172 consolidated Master Directions and Master Circulars, and is rebuilt automatically as new RBI notifications are tracked.
How this map is built: documents are grouped by the issuing-department code in each RBI reference number (e.g. DOR, DPSS, FED, FIDD). Every entry links to its official page on rbi.org.in — we never reproduce RBI text verbatim. Methodology reviewed by Vikram Jain. Independent platform, not affiliated with the Reserve Bank of India.
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