The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on November 28, 2025, issued the Reserve Bank of India (Regional Rural Banks – Digital Banking Channels Authorisation) Directions, 2025
The following has been stated namely: -
• The provisions of these Directions shall be applicable to Regional Rural Banks
• Banks shall put in place comprehensive policy(ies) for all digital banking channels keeping in account all statutory and regulatory requirements
• The Eligibility Criteria for providing view only banking facility has been stated.
This shall come into force on January 01, 2026.
[Notification No. DOR.RAUG.AUT.REC.307/24.01.041/2025-26]