The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Central Board approved a revised Economic Capital Framework (ECF) on May 15, 2025, building on the 2019 framework recommended by the Bimal Jalan Committee. The revision maintains core principles while enhancing risk management and surplus transfer flexibility.

• ECF is reviewed every five years as recommended.
• Existing risk assessment methods are largely unchanged.
• The framework adapts to emerging RBI balance sheet risks.