Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026

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Published: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:10:00

RBI/2026-27/225 DOR.MCS.REC.No.195/01-01-035/2026-27 August 6, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026 Certain instructions on matters related to recovery of microfinance loans and engagement of recovery agents therefor by Local Area Banks (LABs) have been issued to LABs under the Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Directions, 2025 . The extant instructions have since been reviewed and it has been decided to issue comprehensive instructions on conduct related matters in recovery of loan dues and engagement of recovery agencies to all LABs (hereinafter referred to collectively as “LABs” and individually as an “LAB”) under the aforesaid Directions. 2. In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 21 and 35A of the Banking Regulation Act,1949, the Reserve Bank, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in public interest so to do, hereby issues the Amendment Directions hereinafter specified. 3. Short Title and Commencement (1) These Directions shall be called the Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Fourth Ame