What is the RBI reference number for this direction?

The RBI reference number is RBI/DOR/2025-26/363, issued on November 28, 2025. This direction contains 4 chapters covering: Preliminary, Role of the Board, Outsourcing of Financial Services, Repeal and Other Provisions.

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Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Managing Risks in Outsourcing) Directions, 2025

RBI Reference

RBI/DOR/2025-26/363

Date of Issue

November 28, 2025

Chapters

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Overview

About This Direction

Framework for managing risks associated with outsourcing of financial services by NBFCs. Specifies activities that cannot be outsourced, governance requirements, board-approved outsourcing policies, risk evaluation and management procedures, data confidentiality and security obligations, and the outsourcing process framework.

Table of Contents

Chapter-wise Structure

01Preliminary

02Role of the Board

03Outsourcing of Financial Services

04Repeal and Other Provisions

Source & Attribution: This document is issued by the Reserve Bank of India under reference RBI/DOR/2025-26/363 dated November 28, 2025. It is a public regulatory document reproduced here for informational and compliance purposes. For the authoritative version, please refer to rbi.org.in.

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