The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deferred the implementation of the amendment directions on capital market exposures of banks by three months to July 1, 2026. The lender of last resort said, in a press release, that it received representations from various industry associations to extend new directions. RBI extends implementation date on request from banks, capital market players The RBI has provided clarification on several points raised in its February circular. The RBI stated that it had received requests from banks, capital market intermediaries, and various industry associations seeking an extension of the effective date, as well as highlighting some operational and interpretational issues requiring clarification.