The Reserve Bank of India has issued the Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2026. The regulations are principle based and the guarantees fulfilling the principles laid down in the regulation are being permitted. Since, the universe of guarantees enabled under automatic route is being expanded, a comprehensive reporting of all guarantees – issued, modified or invoked – is being introduced. 2. The regulations have been issued after examining and suitably including feedback received from the stakeholders on the draft regulations published on the Bank’s website vide Press Release dated August 14, 2025. Bank’s response to the major comments received are in the Annex. (Brij Raj) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2025-2026/1900 | |