RBI invites public comments on Draft Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks

Reserve Bank has today published draft guidelines for ‘on tap’ licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks for stakeholder consultation. Comments are invited from public / stakeholders till September 05, 2026. Comments may be submitted through the link under the ‘Connect 2 Regulate’ section available on the Reserve Bank’s website. Alternatively, comments/feedback may also be forwarded to:

The Chief General Manager
Reserve Bank of India
Department of Regulation
Registration and Licensing Section (Co-operative Banks)
12th Floor, Central Office
Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400001

or by email with the subject line “Feedback on Draft Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks”.

(Brij Raj)           
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2026-2027/816