RBI releases revised SA-CCR norms for banks
In short
The RBI has released revised rules for banks on counterparty credit risk. It had first put out draft changes on June 10, 2026 and took feedback until July 1, 2026.
The new rules start on April 1, 2027. They matter for banks because they change how some risks and disclosures are handled, but the reporting does not spell out every bank that will be affected.
What the reporting says
The RBI released revised norms on the standardised approach for counterparty credit risk after issuing draft Amendment Directions on June 10, 2026 and taking stakeholder feedback until July 1, 2026. The official release says the final instructions incorporate changes on banking and trading book exposures, netting sets, clearing-member transactions, option premium deferment, effective notional for options and disclosure templates. The rules take effect on April 1, 2027, but the exact bank-level threshold is not stated in the official text provided.
Why it matters
The RBI finalized Amendment Directions on the Standardised Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk after reviewing feedback on draft rules issued June 10, 2026. The official text says the changes cover exposure scope, multiple netting sets, clearing-member transactions, option premium deferment, effective notional calculations and disclosure templates. The instructions will apply from April 1, 2027, affecting commercial banks that manage counterparty credit risk.