90-Day Impact Radar
Not just what RBI said — what is likely to change in bank operations over the next 90 days because of it. Each card is an AI-projected scenario reviewed for plausibility, clearly labeled, and linked to the underlying circular. Projections are informational scenarios only — never verified facts, never advice.
- Credit risk assessment frameworks for industry and services sectors — Accelerated growth in industry and services credit necessitates updated risk models. (teams: Risk management teams)
- Loan origination processes for personal loans — Personal loan growth demands streamlined origination workflows. (teams: Retail banking and operations teams)
- Credit card portfolio monitoring — Slowed credit card growth requires closer oversight. (teams: Card operations and risk teams)
- Stress testing scenarios — Global risks necessitate updated stress testing parameters. (teams: Risk management and treasury teams)
- Capital and liquidity buffer monitoring — Strong buffers require regular reporting and review. (teams: Finance and compliance teams)
- Policy adjustments for capital inflows — Favorable balance of risks demands policy updates. (teams: Treasury and ALM teams)
- Loan repricing mechanisms — Changes in WALR and MCLR necessitate loan repricing. (teams: Retail and corporate banking teams)
- Deposit rate pricing strategies — Firm deposit rates require updated pricing models. (teams: Treasury and ALM teams)
- EBLR-linked loan documentation — Increased EBLR share demands updated documentation. (teams: Legal and operations teams)
- Foreign currency exposure management — Improvement in net IIP requires updated FX risk strategies. (teams: Treasury and risk management teams)
- Monitoring of foreign-owned assets — Drop in foreign-owned assets necessitates closer tracking. (teams: Finance and compliance teams)
- Overseas asset reporting — Rise in overseas assets demands enhanced reporting. (teams: Finance and overseas operations teams)
- Liquidity management frameworks — VRR auction results influence liquidity strategies. (teams: Treasury and ALM teams)
- Collateral management for repo transactions — Allotted amount and rates require updated collateral processes. (teams: Treasury and operations teams)
- Reporting of auction outcomes — Auction results necessitate accurate reporting. (teams: Finance and compliance teams)
- Liquidity management operations — Banks/NBFCs will need to adjust their short-term liquidity strategies to participate in the VRR auction. (teams: Treasury and liquidity management teams)
- Auction participation procedures — Banks/NBFCs need to align their bidding processes with the specified auction timing and guidelines. (teams: Treasury operations and compliance teams)
- External debt monitoring and reporting — Banks/NBFCs will await detailed RBI data to assess and report their exposure. (teams: Risk management and compliance teams)
- Currency risk hedging strategies — Detailed external debt data will inform adjustments to hedging strategies. (teams: Treasury and risk management teams)
- Director-related loan approval processes — Banks will need to review and tighten their policies to avoid penalties. (teams: Credit approval and compliance teams)
- Staff training on regulatory compliance — Training will be updated to highlight violations of Section 20 and Section 56. (teams: HR and compliance teams)
- Small-value loan portfolio management — Banks need to ensure adherence to the 40% threshold for small-value loans. (teams: Credit operations and risk management teams)
- Director-related loan audits — Enhanced audit processes to prevent non-compliance. (teams: Internal audit and compliance teams)
- Cyber security framework implementation — Banks need to ensure two-factor authentication for CBS access. (teams: IT and cyber security teams)
- Exposure limit monitoring — Stricter controls on loans to nominal members to avoid exceeding limits. (teams: Credit risk and compliance teams)
- Portfolio rebalancing — Banks/NBFCs holding the bought-back securities need to adjust their portfolios. (teams: Treasury and Asset-Liability Management (ALM) teams)
- Cash flow management — Proceeds from the buyback transaction must be allocated efficiently. (teams: Cash Management and Treasury teams)
- Liquidity planning adjustment — Banks/NBFCs must revise liquidity forecasts based on the auction results. (teams: ALM and Treasury teams)
- Interest income forecasting — Repricing of funds from the VRR auction affects income projections. (teams: Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) teams)
- Credit derivatives policy updates — Alignment with the new Master Directions on Credit Derivatives. (teams: Risk Management and Compliance teams)
- Staff training programs — Ensuring employees understand the updated regulatory framework. (teams: Training and Development teams)
- Bidding process updates — Preparing for the SGS auction on RBI’s E-Kuber platform. (teams: Treasury and IT Operations teams)
- SLR compliance checks — Ensuring acquired securities meet Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) requirements. (teams: Compliance and Risk Management teams)
- Investment planning adjustments — Aligning investment strategies with the state borrowing calendar. (teams: Treasury and Investment teams)
- Liquidity forecasting updates — Incorporating expected state government borrowings into liquidity plans. (teams: ALM and Treasury teams)
- Update liquidity management operations — Banks need to align their short-term liquidity strategies with RBI’s VRR auction to manage funds effectively. (teams: Treasury and liquidity management teams)
- Train staff on bidding procedures — Staff must be trained to handle the auction process, including bidding timings and guidelines, to ensure compliance. (teams: Operations and treasury teams)
- Prepare SGB premature redemption customer communications — Customers holding SGB 2018-19 Series-IV need to be informed about the redemption price and process. (teams: Customer service and communications teams)
- Update SGB redemption systems — Systems must be updated to process premature redemptions at the fixed price of ₹14,086 per unit. (teams: IT and operations teams)
- Review and analyze invisibles data — Banks need to analyze RBI’s invisibles data to align with IMF BPM6 framework for reporting. (teams: Market research and analytics teams)
- Submit ITBS survey data — Banks must gather and submit data on international trade in banking services by the July 31, 2026 deadline. (teams: Compliance and data management teams)
- Train staff on ITBS survey requirements — Staff needs to understand the ITBS survey framework to ensure accurate data collection. (teams: Training and compliance teams)
- Update CoR surrender application forms — NBFCs must use the revised forms and checklist for voluntary surrender of CoR. (teams: Compliance and legal teams)
- Train staff on PRAVAAH portal submissions — Staff must be trained to use the PRAVAAH portal for CoR surrender applications. (teams: IT and compliance teams)