The draft amendments relates to IFR under RBI Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio Directions. The proposed changes include, removing the IFR requirement for banks already maintaining capital charge for market risk under revised investment portfolio norms, shifting IFR compliance from a continuous requirement to a balance sheet date requirement, and harmonising IFR-related provisions across different banking categories to reduce inconsistencies and improve regulatory clarity. The feedback/ comments from stakeholders are invited
(Link: Draft Amendments to Directions Press Release Dated 08/04/2026)