Reserve Bank of India (Regional Rural Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend) Directions, 2026

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Reserve Bank of India (Regional Rural Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend) Directions, 2026

RBI/2025-26/390
DOR.ACC.REC.No.431/21.02.067/2025-26

March 10, 2026

Reserve Bank of India (Regional Rural Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend) Directions, 2026

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter I

A. Short title and commencement

B. Applicability

C. Definitions

Chapter II - Declaration of dividend

A. Board oversight

B. Eligibility criteria

D. Profits ineligible for payment of dividend

E. Reporting system

F. Restriction on payment of dividend

G. Penal consequences for non-compliance

Chapter III - Repeal and other provisions

A. Repeal and saving

B. Application of other laws not barred

C. Interpretations

Annex I

Annex II

Introduction

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act (BR Act), 1949, and all other provisions / laws enabling the Reserve Bank of India ('RBI') in this regard, RBI being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest to do so, hereby, issues the Directions hereinafter specified.