The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on April 27, 2026, issued the Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies– Undertaking of Financial Services) Amendment Directions, 2026, amending the 2025 Directions in exercise of its statutory powers under the RBI Act, 1934, the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011, and the NHB Act.
The amendment specifically updates Annex I of the Directions by including “AgriSURE - Agri Fund for Start Ups & Rural Enterprises” as an additional entry. This inclusion expands the scope of recognised financial services or activities under the regulatory framework applicable to Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), thereby facilitating participation in initiatives supporting agricultural startups and rural enterprises.
The amendment has been made effective immediately, reinforcing the regulatory support framework for financing innovation and development in the agri and rural sectors through NBFCs.
[Notification No. RBI/2026-27/17]
