RBI publishes Reserve Bank of India (Regulatory Framework for Microfinance Loans) Directions, 2022.

Each RE shall put in place a board-approved policy for assessment of household income. Each RE shall mandatorily submit information regarding household income to the Credit Information Companies (CICs). Reasons for any divergence between the already reported household income and assessed household income shall be specifically ascertained from the borrower/s before updating the assessed household income with CICs.