RBI Launches ITBS Survey 2025-26 For Banks Operating in India and Abroad

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the 2025-26 round of the Survey on International Trade in Banking Services (ITBS). The survey has been conducted annually since 2006-07 to collect data on banking-related financial services provided across borders.

It covers Indian banks operating overseas as well as foreign banks operating in India. Eligible banks are required to submit the survey schedule by July 31, 2026.

RBI ITBS Survey 2025-26 And Its Purpose

The ITBS survey is an important data collection exercise undertaken by the RBI to assess international trade in banking services. It gathers information on financial services provided by branches, subsidiaries and joint ventures of Indian banks operating abroad.

The survey also covers branches and subsidiaries of foreign banks operating in India. The collected information helps measure banking service transactions based on explicit or implicit fees and commissions charged to customers.

Which Banks Must Participate in RBI ITBS Survey?

The survey schedule must be completed by specific categories of banking institutions that undertake cross-border banking activities. These include Indian banks with foreign branches, overseas subsidiaries and joint ventures.

Foreign banks operating through branches or subsidiaries in India are also covered under the reporting framework. The exercise enables the RBI to compile structured information on international banking services and related transactions.

How To Access RBI ITBS Survey Schedule?

The RBI has made the survey schedule available on its official website in both Hindi and English. Banks may use either version while submitting the required information.

The schedule can be accessed through the ‘Regulatory Reporting’ section under ‘List of Returns’ and then ‘ITBS – Survey Schedule’. It is also available under the ‘Forms’ section located within the ‘More Links’ category on the RBI homepage under the sub-heading ‘Survey’.

RBI ITBS Survey Submission Deadline and Contact Details

Participating banks are required to submit the duly completed survey schedule through email by July 31, 2026. The RBI has designated the International Banking Division of the Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM) as the nodal department for the exercise.

Banks seeking guidance or clarification can contact the Director, International Banking Division, DSIM, RBI, at the Bandra-Kurla Complex office in Mumbai. The central bank has also provided dedicated contact numbers to facilitate communication regarding survey-related queries and reporting requirements.

Read More: RBI Streamlines Governance Norms for Risk, Internal Audit, and Compliance.

Want to read stock market updates in Hindi? Angel One News gives comprehensive share market news in Hindi.

Conclusion

The launch of the ITBS Survey 2025-26 marks the latest edition of the RBI’s annual effort to track international trade in banking services. The survey plays a role in capturing information on services delivered by Indian banks abroad and foreign banks operating in India.

Eligible institutions are required to access the prescribed format, complete the schedule and submit it by the stipulated deadline. The data collected through the survey contributes to the compilation and assessment of international banking service activities across jurisdictions.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.

Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.