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RBI Delays Loan Recovery Agent Norms to 1 January 2027

11 August 20261 min read
BANKING & FINANCERBI Delays LoanRecovery AgentNorms to 1January 202711 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The central bank gave lenders extra time to adopt its updated rules on recovering loans and appointing recovery agents.

Key facts

  • New date: 1 January 2027, replacing 1 October 2026.
  • Regulator: Reserve Bank of India.
  • Certifying body: IIBF, or an institute that has partnered with IIBF.
  • Transition window for agents not covered before.
  • Exemptions: certain bank employees, regular instalment collectors and assisting law firms.

Exam angle

  • Date shift: 1 October 2026 to 1 January 2027.
  • Certifying institute: IIBF.
  • Topic area: recovery agents and loan recovery framework.

Test yourself

1. To which date did the RBI extend implementation of its revised loan recovery framework?

The deadline moved from 1 October 2026 to 1 January 2027.

2. Recovery agents under the RBI framework must obtain certification from which body or a tied-up institute?

Certification is to come from IIBF or an institute having a tie-up with IIBF.

3. Which of these is exempt from the RBI's revised recovery agent framework?

Certain bank employees, regular instalment collectors and assisting law firms are exempted.

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