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Investment valuation norms for banks: RBI aligns rules with global accounting standards

– Vinod Kothari | vinod@vinodkothari.com

Vide a 12th Sept notification, the RBI has brought in Master Directions for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks. The new norms bring the accounting and valuation of investments by banks closer to global accounting standards.

While the apparent focus of these Directions would have been valuation of investment portfolios, however, the Directions may also impact investment policies and investment operations  of banks as well.

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