Ease of compliance: RBI scraps 5,673 circulars; issues 244 master directions to streamline rules

The Reserve Bank has concluded a massive six-month overhaul, clearing out 5,673 outdated circulars and consolidating over 3,800 into 244 master directions. This significant regulatory streamlining, involving 9,446 circulars in total, aims to simplify compliance for businesses and reduce costs. The move, driven by a focus on ease of doing business, also introduces seven new directions for digital banking.