The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on October 23, 2026, issued the guidelines on the implementation of the Leverage Ratio 2017 Standard.
The following has been stated: -
•The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the Eleventh Amendment Directions, 2026, incorporating the latest Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) leverage ratio framework, known as the Leverage Ratio 2017 Standard.
•The final Directions incorporate modifications based on stakeholder feedback received on the draft issued on August 07, 2026.
•These Directions prescribe the revised leverage ratio requirements for commercial banks to strengthen capital adequacy and limit excessive leverage.
•The instructions will come into effect from April 01, 2027.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: 2026-2027/1376]
