The Reserve Bank of India has invited public comments on the draft Amendment Directions relating to revised instructions on Net Open Position (NOP).

The draft amendments follow a review of the existing framework under the FMRD Master Direction No. 1/2016-17 – Master Direction on Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings and the Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy Directions, 2025, which lay down the methodology for computation of Net Open Position and the calculation of capital charge on foreign exchange risk for various Regulated Entities (REs).

The central bank has released the following draft Amendment Directions:

Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

Reserve Bank of India (Regional Rural Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Amendment Directions, 2026

Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Amendment Directions, 2026

Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Amendment Directions, 2026

Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Amendment Directions, 2026

Reserve Bank of India (All India Financial Institutions – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

Reserve Bank of India (Standalone Primary Dealers) Amendment Directions, 2026

Comments and feedback on the draft directions are invited from Regulated Entities, market participants, and other stakeholders until February 3, 2026. Submissions can be made through the ‘Connect 2 Regulate’ section on the Reserve Bank’s website or through the alternative channels specified by the RBI.