RBI invites public comments on the draft Amendment Directions on Non-Banking Financial Companies – Branch Authorisation Directions https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=70430 The Reserve Bank published Amendment Directions, 2026, removing the requirement of prior approval or intimation for NBFCs (including Housing Finance Companies) to open branches in India and inviting comments on the draft until February 27, 2026 via the 'Connect 2 Regulate' portal or by submission to the Registration and Authorisation Group; relevant provisions of the Directions on Acceptance of Public Deposits and Housing Finance Companies will be amended consequentially. en-us Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:32:13 +0530 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:32:12 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator RBI invites public comments on the draft Amendment Directions on Non-Banking Financial Companies – Branch Authorisation Directions https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=70430 The Reserve Bank published Amendment Directions, 2026, removing the requirement of prior approval or intimation for NBFCs (including Housing Finance Companies) to open branches in India and inviting comments on the draft until February 27, 2026 via the 'Connect 2 Regulate' portal or by submission to the Registration and Authorisation Group; relevant provisions of the Directions on Acceptance of Public Deposits and Housing Finance Companies will be amended consequentially. News - Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:32:13 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=70430