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আগ 24, 2022
Reserve Bank of India lifts the business restrictions imposed on American Express Banking Corp
In view of the satisfactory compliance demonstrated by American Express Banking Corp. with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular dated April 6, 2018 on Storage of Payment System Data, the restrictions imposed, vide order dated April 23, 2021, on on-boarding of new domestic customers have been lifted with immediate effect. Background RBI had, by order dated April 23, 2021, imposed restrictions on American Express Banking Corp. from on-boarding new domestic customers
In view of the satisfactory compliance demonstrated by American Express Banking Corp. with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular dated April 6, 2018 on Storage of Payment System Data, the restrictions imposed, vide order dated April 23, 2021, on on-boarding of new domestic customers have been lifted with immediate effect. Background RBI had, by order dated April 23, 2021, imposed restrictions on American Express Banking Corp. from on-boarding new domestic customers
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আগ 18, 2022
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Obopay Mobile Technology India Private Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty of ₹5,93,000/- (Rupees five lakh ninety-three thousand only) on Obopay Mobile Technology India Private Limited (the entity) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) dated August 27, 2021 (as updated from time to time) and the Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 dated February 25, 2016 (as updated from time to time). The
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty of ₹5,93,000/- (Rupees five lakh ninety-three thousand only) on Obopay Mobile Technology India Private Limited (the entity) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) dated August 27, 2021 (as updated from time to time) and the Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 dated February 25, 2016 (as updated from time to time). The
আগ 17, 2022
Reserve Bank of India releases Discussion Paper on Charges in Payment Systems
As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 08, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today released a discussion paper on “Charges in Payment Systems” for public feedback. Feedback may be provided in respect of questions raised therein, including other relevant suggestions, through email on or before October 3, 2022. 2. The focus of RBI’s initiatives in the payment systems has been to ease frictions which may arise from s
As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 08, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today released a discussion paper on “Charges in Payment Systems” for public feedback. Feedback may be provided in respect of questions raised therein, including other relevant suggestions, through email on or before October 3, 2022. 2. The focus of RBI’s initiatives in the payment systems has been to ease frictions which may arise from s
জুলাই 27, 2022
Reserve Bank of India announces Digital Payments Index for March 2022
The Reserve Bank had announced construction of a composite Reserve Bank of India – Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) with March 2018 as base to capture the extent of digitisation of payments across the country. The index for March 2022 stands at 349.30 as against 304.06 for September 2021, which was announced on January 19, 2022. The RBI-DPI index has demonstrated significant growth representing the rapid adoption and deepening of digital payments across the country in
The Reserve Bank had announced construction of a composite Reserve Bank of India – Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) with March 2018 as base to capture the extent of digitisation of payments across the country. The index for March 2022 stands at 349.30 as against 304.06 for September 2021, which was announced on January 19, 2022. The RBI-DPI index has demonstrated significant growth representing the rapid adoption and deepening of digital payments across the country in
জুলাই 19, 2022
Regulatory Sandbox (RS): Second Cohort on ‘Cross-Border Payments’ - Exit
In the Second Cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) with ‘Cross-Border Payments’ as its theme, eight entities commenced testing of their products which was communicated vide Press Release dated September 13, 2021. 2. The following four entities have completed the ‘Test Phase’. Sl. No. Sandbox Entity Description 1 Cashfree Payments India Private Limited The product extends a cross-border payment platform to facilitate the purchase of assets listed on foreign exchang
In the Second Cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) with ‘Cross-Border Payments’ as its theme, eight entities commenced testing of their products which was communicated vide Press Release dated September 13, 2021. 2. The following four entities have completed the ‘Test Phase’. Sl. No. Sandbox Entity Description 1 Cashfree Payments India Private Limited The product extends a cross-border payment platform to facilitate the purchase of assets listed on foreign exchang
জুলাই 12, 2022
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on Ola Financial Services Private Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty of ₹1,67,80,000/- (Rupees one crore sixty seven lakh eighty thousand only) on Ola Financial Services Private Limited (the entity) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Master Directions on PPIs dated August 27, 2021 (as updated from time to time) and the Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 dated February 25, 2016 (as updated from time to time). The penalty has been imposed
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty of ₹1,67,80,000/- (Rupees one crore sixty seven lakh eighty thousand only) on Ola Financial Services Private Limited (the entity) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Master Directions on PPIs dated August 27, 2021 (as updated from time to time) and the Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 dated February 25, 2016 (as updated from time to time). The penalty has been imposed
জুলাই 01, 2022
Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems - Follow-on exercise
The Reserve Bank of India today released the report on Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems providing a comparative position of the payments ecosystem in India relative to other major countries. The benchmarking exercise was first carried out in 2019 with respect to the position in 2017. This follow-on benchmarking exercise, covering the same countries and parameters used in the earlier study, was undertaken with respect to the position in 2020. The highlights of the
The Reserve Bank of India today released the report on Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems providing a comparative position of the payments ecosystem in India relative to other major countries. The benchmarking exercise was first carried out in 2019 with respect to the position in 2017. This follow-on benchmarking exercise, covering the same countries and parameters used in the earlier study, was undertaken with respect to the position in 2020. The highlights of the
জুন 24, 2022
Reserve Bank of India encourages cardholders to tokenise their cards
Currently, many entities, including merchants, involved in an online card transaction chain store card data like card number, expiry date, etc. [Card-on-File (CoF)] citing cardholder convenience and comfort for undertaking transactions in future. While this practice does render convenience, availability of card details with multiple entities increases the risk of card data being stolen/misused. There have been instances where such data stored by merchants, etc., have
Currently, many entities, including merchants, involved in an online card transaction chain store card data like card number, expiry date, etc. [Card-on-File (CoF)] citing cardholder convenience and comfort for undertaking transactions in future. While this practice does render convenience, availability of card details with multiple entities increases the risk of card data being stolen/misused. There have been instances where such data stored by merchants, etc., have
জুন 17, 2022
Payments Vision 2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today placed on its website the “Payments Vision 2025”. The Payments Vision 2025 has the core theme of ‘E-Payments for Everyone, Everywhere, Everytime’ (4Es) and aims to provide every user with safe, secure, fast, convenient, accessible and affordable e-payment options. Payments Vision 2025 has been prepared after considering the inputs from various stakeholders and guidance from the Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment a
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today placed on its website the “Payments Vision 2025”. The Payments Vision 2025 has the core theme of ‘E-Payments for Everyone, Everywhere, Everytime’ (4Es) and aims to provide every user with safe, secure, fast, convenient, accessible and affordable e-payment options. Payments Vision 2025 has been prepared after considering the inputs from various stakeholders and guidance from the Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment a
জুন 16, 2022
Reserve Bank of India lifts the business restrictions imposed on Mastercard Asia / Pacific Pte. Ltd
In view of the satisfactory compliance demonstrated by Mastercard Asia / Pacific Pte. Ltd. with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular dated April 6, 2018 on Storage of Payment System Data, the restrictions imposed, vide order dated July 14, 2021, on on-boarding of new domestic customers have been lifted with immediate effect. Background RBI had, by order dated July 14, 2021, imposed restrictions on Mastercard Asia / Pacific Pte. Ltd. from on-boarding new domestic c
In view of the satisfactory compliance demonstrated by Mastercard Asia / Pacific Pte. Ltd. with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular dated April 6, 2018 on Storage of Payment System Data, the restrictions imposed, vide order dated July 14, 2021, on on-boarding of new domestic customers have been lifted with immediate effect. Background RBI had, by order dated July 14, 2021, imposed restrictions on Mastercard Asia / Pacific Pte. Ltd. from on-boarding new domestic c
জুন 09, 2022
Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) - Status Update
The PIDF Scheme, operationalised by the Reserve Bank from January 01, 2021, subsidises deployment of Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and north eastern states of the country. From August 26, 2021, beneficiaries of PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi Scheme) in tier-1 and tier-2 centres are also covered. 2. The contribution to the PIDF is made by the Reserve Bank, authorised card networks and car
The PIDF Scheme, operationalised by the Reserve Bank from January 01, 2021, subsidises deployment of Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and north eastern states of the country. From August 26, 2021, beneficiaries of PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi Scheme) in tier-1 and tier-2 centres are also covered. 2. The contribution to the PIDF is made by the Reserve Bank, authorised card networks and car
জুন 06, 2022
Reserve Bank Announces Opening of Fourth Cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox
The Reserve Bank had announced the theme for the Fourth Cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) as ‘Prevention and Mitigation of Financial Frauds’ vide Press Release dated October 08, 2021. It now announces opening of application window for the Fourth Cohort to eligible entities. 2. The application for the Fourth Cohort may be submitted from June 15, 2022 to August 01, 2022. A scanned copy of the application together with enclosures (maximum size 10 MB), may be forwa
The Reserve Bank had announced the theme for the Fourth Cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) as ‘Prevention and Mitigation of Financial Frauds’ vide Press Release dated October 08, 2021. It now announces opening of application window for the Fourth Cohort to eligible entities. 2. The application for the Fourth Cohort may be submitted from June 15, 2022 to August 01, 2022. A scanned copy of the application together with enclosures (maximum size 10 MB), may be forwa
জুন 06, 2022
Regulatory Sandbox (RS) - Third Cohort on MSME Lending - Test Phase
The Reserve Bank had announced opening of the Third Cohort under Regulatory Sandbox vide Press release dated September 13, 2021 for MSME Lending. The Reserve Bank received 22 applications of which eight entities have been selected for the ‘Test Phase’. The entities, as per details below, shall commence testing of their products in June 2022. Sl. No. Sandbox Entity Description 1 FinAGG Technologies Private Limited The product ‘Quick Cash Flow’ is a cash flow based digi
The Reserve Bank had announced opening of the Third Cohort under Regulatory Sandbox vide Press release dated September 13, 2021 for MSME Lending. The Reserve Bank received 22 applications of which eight entities have been selected for the ‘Test Phase’. The entities, as per details below, shall commence testing of their products in June 2022. Sl. No. Sandbox Entity Description 1 FinAGG Technologies Private Limited The product ‘Quick Cash Flow’ is a cash flow based digi
জুন 02, 2022
RBI announces results of its First Global Hackathon - HARBINGER 2021
The Reserve Bank had launched its first global hackathon - “HARBINGER 2021 – Innovation for Transformation” with the theme ‘Smarter Digital Payments’ which was communicated vide Press Release dated November 09, 2021. The hackathon received encouraging response with 363 proposals submitted by teams from within India and from 22 other countries including the USA, UK, Sweden, Singapore, Philippines, and Israel. The Hackathon ran in three phases with shortlisting of propo
The Reserve Bank had launched its first global hackathon - “HARBINGER 2021 – Innovation for Transformation” with the theme ‘Smarter Digital Payments’ which was communicated vide Press Release dated November 09, 2021. The hackathon received encouraging response with 363 proposals submitted by teams from within India and from 22 other countries including the USA, UK, Sweden, Singapore, Philippines, and Israel. The Hackathon ran in three phases with shortlisting of propo
মে’ 17, 2022
Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO): Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Reason for Cancellation Edenred (India) Private Limited (Earlier Accor Services Private Limited) Kalpataru Prime, Unit 3 & 4, Level 4
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO): Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Reason for Cancellation Edenred (India) Private Limited (Earlier Accor Services Private Limited) Kalpataru Prime, Unit 3 & 4, Level 4
মাৰ্চ 25, 2022
Framework for Geo-Tagging of Payment System Touch Points
As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released with the bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2021-22 on October 08, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today released the Framework for geo-tagging of payment system touch points. RBI is focused on deepening of digital payments and providing inclusive access to all citizens of the country. To achieve this objective, it is imperative that robust payment acceptance infrastructure is
As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released with the bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2021-22 on October 08, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today released the Framework for geo-tagging of payment system touch points. RBI is focused on deepening of digital payments and providing inclusive access to all citizens of the country. To achieve this objective, it is imperative that robust payment acceptance infrastructure is
মাৰ্চ 24, 2022
Inauguration of the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub
The Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shri Shaktikanta Das inaugurated the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) today (March 24, 2022) in Bengaluru. The RBI has set up the RBIH as a Section 8 company under Companies Act, 2013, with an initial capital contribution of ₹100 crore to encourage and nurture financial innovation in a sustainable manner through an institutional set-up. The Hub has an independent Board with Shri Senapathy (Kris) Gopalakrishnan as the Chairm
The Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shri Shaktikanta Das inaugurated the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) today (March 24, 2022) in Bengaluru. The RBI has set up the RBIH as a Section 8 company under Companies Act, 2013, with an initial capital contribution of ₹100 crore to encourage and nurture financial innovation in a sustainable manner through an institutional set-up. The Hub has an independent Board with Shri Senapathy (Kris) Gopalakrishnan as the Chairm
মাৰ্চ 17, 2022
Payment and Settlement Systems Regulations, 2008 - Amendment
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) read with clauses (b) to (f) of sub-section (2) of Section 38 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (PSS Act), 2007 (51 of 2007), the Reserve Bank of India has carried out amendments to regulation 5, regulation 6 (2) and the ‘schedule’ to regulation 5 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Regulations, 2008 (PSS Regulations). The amendments are carried out with the objective of reducing the compliance burden on
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) read with clauses (b) to (f) of sub-section (2) of Section 38 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (PSS Act), 2007 (51 of 2007), the Reserve Bank of India has carried out amendments to regulation 5, regulation 6 (2) and the ‘schedule’ to regulation 5 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Regulations, 2008 (PSS Regulations). The amendments are carried out with the objective of reducing the compliance burden on
মাৰ্চ 08, 2022
Reserve Bank of India launches (a) UPI for Feature Phones (UPI123pay) and (b) 24x7 Helpline for Digital Payments (DigiSaathi)
The Reserve Bank has launched two key initiatives today – (1) UPI123Pay – Option to make Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments for feature phone users, and (2) DigiSaathi - a 24x7 Helpline to address the queries of digital payment users across products. While launching the two initiatives, RBI Governor Shri Shaktikanta Das highlighted the importance of these initiatives in enhancing the diversity, utility and transformational power of digital innovations in the co
The Reserve Bank has launched two key initiatives today – (1) UPI123Pay – Option to make Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments for feature phone users, and (2) DigiSaathi - a 24x7 Helpline to address the queries of digital payment users across products. While launching the two initiatives, RBI Governor Shri Shaktikanta Das highlighted the importance of these initiatives in enhancing the diversity, utility and transformational power of digital innovations in the co
মাৰ্চ 07, 2022
Reserve Bank of India Imposes Monetary Penalty on LivQuik Technology (India) Private Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty of ₹14,83,000/- (Rupees fourteen lakh eighty three thousand only) on LivQuik Technology (India) Private Limited (the entity) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of Prepaid Payment Instruments dated October 11, 2017 (updated as on November 17, 2020). The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under Section 30 of the Payment and Set
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty of ₹14,83,000/- (Rupees fourteen lakh eighty three thousand only) on LivQuik Technology (India) Private Limited (the entity) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of Prepaid Payment Instruments dated October 11, 2017 (updated as on November 17, 2020). The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under Section 30 of the Payment and Set
ফেব্ৰু 22, 2022
RBI cautions public against Prepaid Payment Instruments (non-closed) issued by unauthorised entities
It has come to the notice of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that sRide Tech Private Limited, a company having its registered office at 1201, Tower-7, Close North, Nirvana Sector-50, Gurgaon, Haryana, is operating a semi-closed (non-closed) pre-paid instrument (wallet) through its car-pooling app (application) ‘sRide’ without obtaining the required authorisation from RBI under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. As such, any person dealing with
It has come to the notice of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that sRide Tech Private Limited, a company having its registered office at 1201, Tower-7, Close North, Nirvana Sector-50, Gurgaon, Haryana, is operating a semi-closed (non-closed) pre-paid instrument (wallet) through its car-pooling app (application) ‘sRide’ without obtaining the required authorisation from RBI under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. As such, any person dealing with
জানু 19, 2022
Reserve Bank of India announces Digital Payments Index for September 2021
The Reserve Bank had announced construction of a composite Reserve Bank of India – Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) with March 2018 as base to capture the extent of digitisation of payments across the country. The index for September 2021 stands at 304.06 as against 270.59 for March 2021. The RBI-DPI Index continues to demonstrate significant growth in adoption and deepening of digital payments across the country. The index series since inception is as under: Period R
The Reserve Bank had announced construction of a composite Reserve Bank of India – Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) with March 2018 as base to capture the extent of digitisation of payments across the country. The index for September 2021 stands at 304.06 as against 270.59 for March 2021. The RBI-DPI Index continues to demonstrate significant growth in adoption and deepening of digital payments across the country. The index series since inception is as under: Period R
জানু 12, 2022
RBI releases Annual Report of Ombudsman Schemes, 2020-21
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the year 2020-21 today, which has been prepared for the nine-month period, i.e., July 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, in alignment with the change in the Financial Year of RBI from ‘July – June’ to ‘April – March' with effect from July 1, 2020. The Annual Report covers the activities under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 (BOS), the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the year 2020-21 today, which has been prepared for the nine-month period, i.e., July 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, in alignment with the change in the Financial Year of RBI from ‘July – June’ to ‘April – March' with effect from July 1, 2020. The Annual Report covers the activities under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 (BOS), the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies
জানু 04, 2022
Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operators (PSOs): Sr. No. Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Reason for Cancellation 1. Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance Limited 1st Floor, Cochin Dental Clinic Building, Market Road, T
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operators (PSOs): Sr. No. Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Reason for Cancellation 1. Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance Limited 1st Floor, Cochin Dental Clinic Building, Market Road, T
জানু 03, 2022
RBI releases Framework for Facilitating Small Value Digital Payments in Offline Mode
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website the ‘Framework for facilitating small value digital payments in offline mode’. The framework incorporates the feedback received from the pilot experiments on offline transactions conducted in different parts of the country during the period from September 2020 to June 2021. An offline digital payment means a transaction which does not require internet or telecom connectivity. Under this new framework, such payments can
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website the ‘Framework for facilitating small value digital payments in offline mode’. The framework incorporates the feedback received from the pilot experiments on offline transactions conducted in different parts of the country during the period from September 2020 to June 2021. An offline digital payment means a transaction which does not require internet or telecom connectivity. Under this new framework, such payments can
ডিচে 23, 2021
Reserve Bank of India imposes Monetary Penalty on two Payment System Operators
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty on the following two Payment System Operators (PSOs) for committing offences of the nature referred to in Section 26 (6) of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act). Sr. No. Name of the PSO Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1 One Mobikwik Systems Private Limited December 07, 2021 100.00 2 Spice Money Limited December 07, 2021 100.00 The penalties have been imposed in exercise of p
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty on the following two Payment System Operators (PSOs) for committing offences of the nature referred to in Section 26 (6) of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act). Sr. No. Name of the PSO Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1 One Mobikwik Systems Private Limited December 07, 2021 100.00 2 Spice Money Limited December 07, 2021 100.00 The penalties have been imposed in exercise of p
নৱে 16, 2021
Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) - Status Update
The PIDF Scheme, operationalised by the Reserve Bank from January 01, 2021, subsidises deployment of Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and north eastern states of the country. From August 26, 2021, beneficiaries of PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi Scheme) in tier-1 and tier-2 centres are also covered. 2. Acquiring institutions (banks and non-banks), registered under the PIDF Scheme, commit reg
The PIDF Scheme, operationalised by the Reserve Bank from January 01, 2021, subsidises deployment of Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and north eastern states of the country. From August 26, 2021, beneficiaries of PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi Scheme) in tier-1 and tier-2 centres are also covered. 2. Acquiring institutions (banks and non-banks), registered under the PIDF Scheme, commit reg
নৱে 16, 2021
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations
The Reserve Bank of India has set up a Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) vide press release dated April 15, 2021. The objective of RRA 2.0 is to review the regulatory instructions, removing redundant and duplicate instructions, reduce the compliance burden on Regulated Entities (REs) by streamlining reporting structure, revoking obsolete instructions and wherever possible obviating paper-based submission of returns. It was also envisaged that the RRA will engage
The Reserve Bank of India has set up a Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) vide press release dated April 15, 2021. The objective of RRA 2.0 is to review the regulatory instructions, removing redundant and duplicate instructions, reduce the compliance burden on Regulated Entities (REs) by streamlining reporting structure, revoking obsolete instructions and wherever possible obviating paper-based submission of returns. It was also envisaged that the RRA will engage
নৱে 09, 2021
RBI launches its First Global Hackathon - HARBINGER 2021
Reserve Bank is organising its first global hackathon – “HARBINGER 2021 – Innovation for Transformation” with the theme ‘Smarter Digital Payments’. The Hackathon invites participants to identify and develop solutions that have the potential to make digital payments accessible to the under-served, enhance the ease of payments and user experience, while strengthening the security of digital payments and promoting customer protection. HARBINGER 2021 invites innovative id
Reserve Bank is organising its first global hackathon – “HARBINGER 2021 – Innovation for Transformation” with the theme ‘Smarter Digital Payments’. The Hackathon invites participants to identify and develop solutions that have the potential to make digital payments accessible to the under-served, enhance the ease of payments and user experience, while strengthening the security of digital payments and promoting customer protection. HARBINGER 2021 invites innovative id
নৱে 09, 2021
RBI lifts the business restrictions imposed on Diners Club International Ltd
In view of the satisfactory compliance demonstrated by Diners Club International Ltd. with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular dated April 6, 2018 on Storage of Payment System Data, the restrictions imposed, vide order dated April 23, 2021, on on-boarding of fresh domestic customers have been lifted with immediate effect. Background RBI had, by order dated April 23, 2021, imposed restrictions on Diners Club International Ltd. from on-boarding new domestic custome
In view of the satisfactory compliance demonstrated by Diners Club International Ltd. with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular dated April 6, 2018 on Storage of Payment System Data, the restrictions imposed, vide order dated April 23, 2021, on on-boarding of fresh domestic customers have been lifted with immediate effect. Background RBI had, by order dated April 23, 2021, imposed restrictions on Diners Club International Ltd. from on-boarding new domestic custome
নৱে 01, 2021
Unity Small Finance Bank Limited commences operations
Unity Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from November 1, 2021. The Reserve Bank has issued a licence to the bank under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of small finance bank in India. Centrum Financial Services Limited, the promoter of the Unity Small Finance Bank Limited was granted an ‘in-principle’ approval to set up a small finance bank, as announced in the press relea
Unity Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from November 1, 2021. The Reserve Bank has issued a licence to the bank under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of small finance bank in India. Centrum Financial Services Limited, the promoter of the Unity Small Finance Bank Limited was granted an ‘in-principle’ approval to set up a small finance bank, as announced in the press relea
নৱে 01, 2021
Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operators (PSOs): 1. Issuance of Prepaid Payment Instruments Sr. No. Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Date of Cancellation Reason for Cancellation 1. DigitSecure India Private Limited Plot No: 1303 and 1304, 4th Floor, Khanamet, Hite
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operators (PSOs): 1. Issuance of Prepaid Payment Instruments Sr. No. Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Date of Cancellation Reason for Cancellation 1. DigitSecure India Private Limited Plot No: 1303 and 1304, 4th Floor, Khanamet, Hite
অক্টো 20, 2021
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on two Payment System Operators
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had, by an order dated October 01, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 crore (Rupees one crore only) on Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL), for an offence committed of the nature referred to in Section 26 (2) of Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act). A Compounding Order dated October 07, 2021 was also issued to Western Union Financial Services Inc (WUFSI), a Money Transfer Service - cross-border in-bound service (custome
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had, by an order dated October 01, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 crore (Rupees one crore only) on Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL), for an offence committed of the nature referred to in Section 26 (2) of Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act). A Compounding Order dated October 07, 2021 was also issued to Western Union Financial Services Inc (WUFSI), a Money Transfer Service - cross-border in-bound service (custome
অক্টো 08, 2021
Regulatory Sandbox - Announcement of Theme for Fourth Cohort and Review of Enabling Framework
The Reserve Bank has undertaken various initiatives to realise India’s vision on payment systems by fostering an ecosystem that enables safe, quick and affordable digital payments. In this context, one of the challenges has been to minimise instances of financial frauds, which not only lead to apprehension among new users in adoption of digital payments but also make it difficult for the banks to retain customers who experience such frauds. There is also a lag between
The Reserve Bank has undertaken various initiatives to realise India’s vision on payment systems by fostering an ecosystem that enables safe, quick and affordable digital payments. In this context, one of the challenges has been to minimise instances of financial frauds, which not only lead to apprehension among new users in adoption of digital payments but also make it difficult for the banks to retain customers who experience such frauds. There is also a lag between
ছেপ্তে 14, 2021
India and Singapore to link their Fast Payment Systems - Unified Payments Interface and PayNow
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announce a project to link their respective fast payment systems viz. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and PayNow. The linkage is targeted for operationalisation by July 2022. The UPI-PayNow linkage will enable users of each of the two fast payment systems to make instant, low-cost fund transfers on a reciprocal basis without a need to get onboarded onto the other payment system. The UPI-Pay
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announce a project to link their respective fast payment systems viz. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and PayNow. The linkage is targeted for operationalisation by July 2022. The UPI-PayNow linkage will enable users of each of the two fast payment systems to make instant, low-cost fund transfers on a reciprocal basis without a need to get onboarded onto the other payment system. The UPI-Pay
ছেপ্তে 13, 2021
Reserve Bank Announces Opening of Third Cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox
The Reserve Bank had announced the theme for the Third Cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) as ‘MSME Lending’ vide Press Release dated December 16, 2020. It now announces opening of application window for the Third Cohort to eligible entities. 2. The application for the Third Cohort may be submitted from October 01, 2021 to November 14, 2021. A scanned copy of the application, together with enclosures (maximum size 10 MB), may be forwarded through email. (Yogesh D
The Reserve Bank had announced the theme for the Third Cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) as ‘MSME Lending’ vide Press Release dated December 16, 2020. It now announces opening of application window for the Third Cohort to eligible entities. 2. The application for the Third Cohort may be submitted from October 01, 2021 to November 14, 2021. A scanned copy of the application, together with enclosures (maximum size 10 MB), may be forwarded through email. (Yogesh D
ছেপ্তে 13, 2021
Regulatory Sandbox (RS): Second Cohort on Cross Border Payments - Test Phase
The Reserve Bank had announced opening of the Second Cohort under Regulatory Sandbox vide Press release dated December 16, 2020 for Cross Border Payments. The Reserve Bank received 27 applications from 26 entities of which eight entities have been selected for the ‘Test Phase’. The entities, as per details below, shall commence testing of their products from the third week of September 2021. Sr. No. Sandbox Entity Description 1 Book My Forex Private Limited The produc
The Reserve Bank had announced opening of the Second Cohort under Regulatory Sandbox vide Press release dated December 16, 2020 for Cross Border Payments. The Reserve Bank received 27 applications from 26 entities of which eight entities have been selected for the ‘Test Phase’. The entities, as per details below, shall commence testing of their products from the third week of September 2021. Sr. No. Sandbox Entity Description 1 Book My Forex Private Limited The produc
ছেপ্তে 13, 2021
Regulatory Sandbox (RS): First Cohort on ‘Retail Payments’ - Exit
In the First Cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox with ‘Retail Payments’ as its theme, six entities commenced testing of their products which was communicated vide Press Release dated November 17 and December 24, 2020. 2. The following six entities have completed the ‘Test Phase’. Sl. No. Name of the Sandbox Entity Description of the product (i) Nucleus Software Exports Ltd. (PaySe) PaySe is an offline digital cash product which proposes to help in digitisation of paym
In the First Cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox with ‘Retail Payments’ as its theme, six entities commenced testing of their products which was communicated vide Press Release dated November 17 and December 24, 2020. 2. The following six entities have completed the ‘Test Phase’. Sl. No. Name of the Sandbox Entity Description of the product (i) Nucleus Software Exports Ltd. (PaySe) PaySe is an offline digital cash product which proposes to help in digitisation of paym
ছেপ্তে 07, 2021
Tokenisation of Card Transactions - Enhancements
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today announced the following enhancements to the extant framework on card tokenisation services: the device-based tokenisation framework advised vide circulars of January 2019 and August 2021 has been extended to Card-on-File Tokenisation (CoFT) services as well, and card issuers have been permitted to offer card tokenisation services as Token Service Providers (TSPs). The tokenisation of card data shall be done with explicit custo
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today announced the following enhancements to the extant framework on card tokenisation services: the device-based tokenisation framework advised vide circulars of January 2019 and August 2021 has been extended to Card-on-File Tokenisation (CoFT) services as well, and card issuers have been permitted to offer card tokenisation services as Token Service Providers (TSPs). The tokenisation of card data shall be done with explicit custo
আগ 27, 2021
Reserve Bank of India imposes Monetary Penalty on five Payment System Operators
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty of ₹3 crore (Rupees three crore only) on Transaction Analysts (India) Pvt. Ltd. for contravention of / non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI contained in the Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of PPIs in India dated October 11, 2017 (updated as on November 17, 2020) and Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 dated February 25, 2016 (updated as on
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty of ₹3 crore (Rupees three crore only) on Transaction Analysts (India) Pvt. Ltd. for contravention of / non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI contained in the Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of PPIs in India dated October 11, 2017 (updated as on November 17, 2020) and Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 dated February 25, 2016 (updated as on
আগ 26, 2021
Payments Infrastructure Development Fund - Inclusion of PM SVANidhi Scheme beneficiaries
The Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme was announced by the Reserve Bank on January 5, 2021. The objective of the scheme was to encourage deployment of Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (both physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and north eastern states. The Reserve Bank has now decided to include street vendors identified as part of the PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi Scheme) in tier-1 and tier-2 centres as b
The Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme was announced by the Reserve Bank on January 5, 2021. The objective of the scheme was to encourage deployment of Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (both physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and north eastern states. The Reserve Bank has now decided to include street vendors identified as part of the PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi Scheme) in tier-1 and tier-2 centres as b
জুলাই 28, 2021
Reserve Bank of India announces Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) for March 2021
The Reserve Bank had earlier announced construction of a composite Reserve Bank of India – Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) with March 2018 as base to capture the extent of digitisation of payments across the country. The index for March 2021 stands at 270.59 as against 207.84 for March 2020, announced while launching the index on January 1, 2021. The RBI-DPI index has demonstrated significant growth in the index representing the rapid adoption and deepening of digita
The Reserve Bank had earlier announced construction of a composite Reserve Bank of India – Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) with March 2018 as base to capture the extent of digitisation of payments across the country. The index for March 2021 stands at 270.59 as against 207.84 for March 2020, announced while launching the index on January 1, 2021. The RBI-DPI index has demonstrated significant growth in the index representing the rapid adoption and deepening of digita
জুলাই 14, 2021
Reserve Bank of India takes supervisory action on Mastercard Asia / Pacific Pte. Ltd.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today imposed restrictions on Mastercard Asia / Pacific Pte. Ltd. (Mastercard) from on-boarding new domestic customers (debit, credit or prepaid) onto its card network from July 22, 2021. Notwithstanding lapse of considerable time and adequate opportunities being given, the entity has been found to be non-compliant with the directions on Storage of Payment System Data. This order will not impact existing customers of Mastercard. Mas
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today imposed restrictions on Mastercard Asia / Pacific Pte. Ltd. (Mastercard) from on-boarding new domestic customers (debit, credit or prepaid) onto its card network from July 22, 2021. Notwithstanding lapse of considerable time and adequate opportunities being given, the entity has been found to be non-compliant with the directions on Storage of Payment System Data. This order will not impact existing customers of Mastercard. Mas
মে’ 17, 2021
NEFT System Upgrade - Downtime from 00.01 Hrs to 14.00 Hrs. on Sunday, May 23, 2021
A technical upgrade of NEFT, targeted to enhance the performance and resilience, is scheduled after the close of business of May 22, 2021. Accordingly, NEFT service will not be available from 00:01 hrs to 14:00 hrs on Sunday, May 23, 2021. The RTGS system will continue to be operational as usual during this period. Similar technical upgrade for RTGS was completed on April 18, 2021. Member banks may inform their customers to plan their payment operations accordingly. N
A technical upgrade of NEFT, targeted to enhance the performance and resilience, is scheduled after the close of business of May 22, 2021. Accordingly, NEFT service will not be available from 00:01 hrs to 14:00 hrs on Sunday, May 23, 2021. The RTGS system will continue to be operational as usual during this period. Similar technical upgrade for RTGS was completed on April 18, 2021. Member banks may inform their customers to plan their payment operations accordingly. N
এপ্ৰিল 23, 2021
RBI takes supervisory action on Card Networks - American Express Banking Corp. and Diners Club International Ltd
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by order dated April 23, 2021, imposed restrictions on American Express Banking Corp. and Diners Club International Ltd. from on-boarding new domestic customers onto their card networks from May 1, 2021. These entities have been found non-compliant with the directions on Storage of Payment System Data. This order will not impact existing customers. American Express Banking Corp. and Diners Club International Ltd. are Payment System
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by order dated April 23, 2021, imposed restrictions on American Express Banking Corp. and Diners Club International Ltd. from on-boarding new domestic customers onto their card networks from May 1, 2021. These entities have been found non-compliant with the directions on Storage of Payment System Data. This order will not impact existing customers. American Express Banking Corp. and Diners Club International Ltd. are Payment System
এপ্ৰিল 12, 2021
RTGS System Upgrade - Non-Availability of Service - 00.00 Hrs to 14.00 Hrs. on Sunday, April 18, 2021
A technical upgrade of RTGS, targeted to enhance the resilience and to further improve the Disaster Recovery Time of the RTGS system, is scheduled after the close of business of April 17, 2021. Accordingly, RTGS service will not be available from 00:00 hrs to 14.00 hrs on Sunday, April 18, 2021. The NEFT system will continue to be operational as usual during this period. Member banks may inform their customers to plan their payment operations accordingly. RTGS Members
A technical upgrade of RTGS, targeted to enhance the resilience and to further improve the Disaster Recovery Time of the RTGS system, is scheduled after the close of business of April 17, 2021. Accordingly, RTGS service will not be available from 00:00 hrs to 14.00 hrs on Sunday, April 18, 2021. The NEFT system will continue to be operational as usual during this period. Member banks may inform their customers to plan their payment operations accordingly. RTGS Members
মাৰ্চ 31, 2021
Reserve Bank of India extends timeline for processing of recurring online transactions
In August 2019, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had issued a framework for processing of e-mandates on recurring online transactions. Initially applicable to cards and wallets, the framework was extended in January 2020 to cover Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions as well. The requirement of Additional Factor of Authentication (AFA) has made digital payments in India safe and secure. In the interest of customer convenience and safety in use of recurring onli
In August 2019, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had issued a framework for processing of e-mandates on recurring online transactions. Initially applicable to cards and wallets, the framework was extended in January 2020 to cover Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions as well. The requirement of Additional Factor of Authentication (AFA) has made digital payments in India safe and secure. In the interest of customer convenience and safety in use of recurring onli
মাৰ্চ 10, 2021
Revocation of Certificate of Authorisation
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 8 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has revoked the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operators (PSOs): Sr. No. Company’s Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Revocation Reason for Revocation 1. RiddiSiddhi Bullions Limited Bullion House, 115, TambaKatta, Opp. Dagina Bazar, Pydhonie, Mum
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 8 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has revoked the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operators (PSOs): Sr. No. Company’s Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Revocation Reason for Revocation 1. RiddiSiddhi Bullions Limited Bullion House, 115, TambaKatta, Opp. Dagina Bazar, Pydhonie, Mum
ফেব্ৰু 26, 2021
Extension of time to make application for authorisation as a pan-India umbrella entity for retail payments
Reserve Bank had released the framework for authorisation of pan-India Umbrella Entity for retail payments on August 18, 2020 and invited applications from desirous entities. Given the process involved for complying with the framework prescriptions, a timeline of six months was provided therefor, i.e., up to February 26, 2021. 2. Requests have been received from various stakeholders including Indian Banks’ Association for extending the timeline, keeping in view the CO
Reserve Bank had released the framework for authorisation of pan-India Umbrella Entity for retail payments on August 18, 2020 and invited applications from desirous entities. Given the process involved for complying with the framework prescriptions, a timeline of six months was provided therefor, i.e., up to February 26, 2021. 2. Requests have been received from various stakeholders including Indian Banks’ Association for extending the timeline, keeping in view the CO
ফেব্ৰু 26, 2021
Report on Currency and Finance (RCF) for the year 2020-21
Today, the Report on Currency and Finance (RCF) for the year 2020-21 was released by the RBI. First published in 1937, the RCF adopted a theme-based approach from 1998-99. After a hiatus between 2014 and 2019, the Report has been revived with this release. The theme of the Report is “Reviewing the Monetary Policy Framework” which assumes topical relevance in the context of the review of the inflation target by March 2021 against the backdrop of structural changes in t
Today, the Report on Currency and Finance (RCF) for the year 2020-21 was released by the RBI. First published in 1937, the RCF adopted a theme-based approach from 1998-99. After a hiatus between 2014 and 2019, the Report has been revived with this release. The theme of the Report is “Reviewing the Monetary Policy Framework” which assumes topical relevance in the context of the review of the inflation target by March 2021 against the backdrop of structural changes in t
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