RBI revises leverage ratio norms for commercial banks
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On October 23, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India issued the *Eleventh Amendment Directions on Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy for Commercial Banks*, revising the minimum leverage ratio requirements, capital conservation constraints, and rules for calculating and disclosing exposures. The directions stipulate a minimum leverage ratio of 4% for domestic systemically important banks and 3.5% for other banks. Branches of global systemically important banks operating in India must meet 3.5%, plus the applicable leverage ratio buffer. The amended directions will take effect on April 1, 2027.
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The Reserve Bank of India issued the Eleventh Amendment Guidelines on Prudential Norms for Capital Adequacy of Commercial Banks, revising the minimum leverage ratio requirements, capital conservation constraints, and rules for calculating and disclosing risk exposures. The minimum leverage ratio is 4% for domestic systemically important banks and 3.5% for other banks; branches in India of global systemically important banks must meet 3.5% plus the applicable leverage ratio buffer. The amended guidelines will take effect on 1 April 2027.
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