Consolidation of Supervisory Instructions - Drafts for Comments
Summary
The Reserve Bank of India has published 64 draft consolidated Master Directions for supervisory instructions, seeking public comments by May 8, 2026. The consolidation will repeal 626 circulars across 11 types of regulated entities on up to nine functions/areas. This follows an earlier consolidation of over 9,000 regulatory circulars into 238 Master Directions, aiming to enhance clarity and reduce compliance burden for regulated entities.
What changed
The Reserve Bank of India has released 64 draft consolidated Master Directions covering supervisory instructions administered by the Department of Supervision. These drafts will replace 626 existing circulars, including prior Master Circulars and Master Directions, with consolidated guidance organized across 11 types of regulated entities and up to nine functional areas.
Regulated entities should review the draft directions applicable to their category and submit feedback by May 8, 2026. Note that the consolidation is being conducted on an 'as is' basis—comments requesting substantive modifications to existing requirements will not be considered as part of this exercise. The RBI emphasizes this is a rationalization effort to improve accessibility and reduce compliance costs rather than alter substantive regulatory requirements.
What to do next
- Review the 64 draft Master Directions relevant to your entity type
- Submit comments via Connect 2 Regulate portal or email by May 8, 2026
- Note that feedback seeking substantive changes will not be considered
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| Date : Apr 08, 2026 | |
| Consolidation of Supervisory Instructions - Drafts for Comments | |
| | The Reserve Bank has constantly endeavoured to refine and strengthen its regulatory and supervisory framework with a view, inter alia, to rationalising the requirements and minimising compliance costs through periodic evaluation for their continued relevance.
In furtherance of this objective, Reserve Bank of India had undertaken a comprehensive consolidation exercise of the instructions administered by the Department of Regulation, on an ‘as is’ basis. Attention is drawn to Press Release dated November 28, 2025 communicating the consolidation of more than 9,000 circulars relating to Regulation into 238 Master Directions across 30 functions / areas.
In continuation, Department of Supervision has also undertaken a similar exercise for the supervisory instructions. Under this exercise, the existing universe of supervisory instructions up to April 8, 2026 have been consolidated into 64 Master Directions, across 11 types of regulated entities on up to nine functions / areas. Consequently, 626 circulars (including Master Circulars / Master Directions) administered by the Department of Supervision will be repealed. A detailed background of the consolidation exercise is provided here.
This exercise is expected to (i) enhance the accessibility and clarity of supervisory instructions for the regulated entities, (ii) reduce compliance burden, and (iii) improve the understanding of the applicability of instructions across different categories of regulated entities.
Accordingly, the Reserve Bank has placed today the following draft documents on its website for public comments pertaining to their completeness and accuracy:
Comments / feedback on these documents may be submitted on or before May 8, 2026 through either of the following channels:
- ‘ Connect 2 Regulate ’ section of the Reserve Bank’s website, using the corresponding hyperlink provided against each document on the hosting page; or
- Email, with the subject line: ‘Feedback on (full name of the draft Direction (including the type of Regulated Entity))’.
It may be noted that feedback or suggestions seeking modification / substantive review of instructions will not be considered as part of this consolidation exercise.
(Brij Raj)
Chief General Manager
Press Release: 2026-2027/43 | | The Reserve Bank has constantly endeavoured to refine and strengthen its regulatory and supervisory framework with a view, inter alia, to rationalising the requirements and minimising compliance costs through periodic evaluation for their continued relevance.
In furtherance of this objective, Reserve Bank of India had undertaken a comprehensive consolidation exercise of the instructions administered by the Department of Regulation, on an ‘as is’ basis. Attention is drawn to Press Release dated November 28, 2025 communicating the consolidation of more than 9,000 circulars relating to Regulation into 238 Master Directions across 30 functions / areas.
In continuation, Department of Supervision has also undertaken a similar exercise for the supervisory instructions. Under this exercise, the existing universe of supervisory instructions up to April 8, 2026 have been consolidated into 64 Master Directions, across 11 types of regulated entities on up to nine functions / areas. Consequently, 626 circulars (including Master Circulars / Master Directions) administered by the Department of Supervision will be repealed. A detailed background of the consolidation exercise is provided here.
This exercise is expected to (i) enhance the accessibility and clarity of supervisory instructions for the regulated entities, (ii) reduce compliance burden, and (iii) improve the understanding of the applicability of instructions across different categories of regulated entities.
Accordingly, the Reserve Bank has placed today the following draft documents on its website for public comments pertaining to their completeness and accuracy:
Comments / feedback on these documents may be submitted on or before May 8, 2026 through either of the following channels:
- ‘ Connect 2 Regulate ’ section of the Reserve Bank’s website, using the corresponding hyperlink provided against each document on the hosting page; or
- Email, with the subject line: ‘Feedback on (full name of the draft Direction (including the type of Regulated Entity))’.
It may be noted that feedback or suggestions seeking modification / substantive review of instructions will not be considered as part of this consolidation exercise.
(Brij Raj)
Chief General Manager
Press Release: 2026-2027/43 |
| The Reserve Bank has constantly endeavoured to refine and strengthen its regulatory and supervisory framework with a view, inter alia, to rationalising the requirements and minimising compliance costs through periodic evaluation for their continued relevance.
In furtherance of this objective, Reserve Bank of India had undertaken a comprehensive consolidation exercise of the instructions administered by the Department of Regulation, on an ‘as is’ basis. Attention is drawn to Press Release dated November 28, 2025 communicating the consolidation of more than 9,000 circulars relating to Regulation into 238 Master Directions across 30 functions / areas.
In continuation, Department of Supervision has also undertaken a similar exercise for the supervisory instructions. Under this exercise, the existing universe of supervisory instructions up to April 8, 2026 have been consolidated into 64 Master Directions, across 11 types of regulated entities on up to nine functions / areas. Consequently, 626 circulars (including Master Circulars / Master Directions) administered by the Department of Supervision will be repealed. A detailed background of the consolidation exercise is provided here.
This exercise is expected to (i) enhance the accessibility and clarity of supervisory instructions for the regulated entities, (ii) reduce compliance burden, and (iii) improve the understanding of the applicability of instructions across different categories of regulated entities.
Accordingly, the Reserve Bank has placed today the following draft documents on its website for public comments pertaining to their completeness and accuracy:
Comments / feedback on these documents may be submitted on or before May 8, 2026 through either of the following channels:
- ‘ Connect 2 Regulate ’ section of the Reserve Bank’s website, using the corresponding hyperlink provided against each document on the hosting page; or
- Email, with the subject line: ‘Feedback on (full name of the draft Direction (including the type of Regulated Entity))’.
It may be noted that feedback or suggestions seeking modification / substantive review of instructions will not be considered as part of this consolidation exercise.
(Brij Raj)
Chief General Manager
Press Release: 2026-2027/43 | |
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