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RBI amends IFR directions; discontinues IFR requirement

📅 Published 20 May 2026 · May 2026

RBI amends IFR directions; discontinues IFR requirement

  • What happened: RBI issued final amendments revising Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) norms; IFR requirement discontinued from 18 May 2026.

  • IFR: Reserve created from profits to absorb MTM losses on investments (esp. government securities).

  • Reason: Existing capital and risk management norms deemed sufficient.

  • Significance:

    • Banking regulation: Simplifies capital/reserve rules; impact on bank profit distribution and capital buffers.

    • Risk management: Raises discussion on adequacy of capital in stressed market scenarios.

  • UPSC relevance: Financial regulation, central bank policy, banking stability frameworks.

  • Possible Q: Analyse the implications of discontinuing IFR for bank stability and market discipline.

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