Regulating Commercial Banking

Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks and Primary Dealers

RBI/2012-13/490 MPD No.BC. 364/07.01.279/2012-13 May 3, 2013 To All Scheduled Banks [excluding Regional Rural Banks(RRBs) ] and Primary Dealers Dear Sir/Madam, Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks and Primary Dealers Please refer to the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 dated May 3, 2013, in terms of which the repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been reduced by 25 basis points from 7.50 per cent to 7.25 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Acc

RBI/2012-13/490 MPD No.BC. 364/07.01.279/2012-13 May 3, 2013 To All Scheduled Banks [excluding Regional Rural Banks(RRBs) ] and Primary Dealers Dear Sir/Madam, Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks and Primary Dealers Please refer to the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 dated May 3, 2013, in terms of which the repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been reduced by 25 basis points from 7.50 per cent to 7.25 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Acc

Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks and Primary Dealers

Priority Sector Lending - Targets and Classification - Revision of Limits

RBI/2012-13/487 RPCD.CO.Plan. BC 72/04.09.01/2012-13 May 03, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending-Targets and Classification – Revision of Limits Please refer to paragraph 65 of the Monetary Policy Statement for the year 2013-14. The following limits under priority sector stand revised upward with effect from April 01, 2013. 1. Agriculture

RBI/2012-13/487 RPCD.CO.Plan. BC 72/04.09.01/2012-13 May 03, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending-Targets and Classification – Revision of Limits Please refer to paragraph 65 of the Monetary Policy Statement for the year 2013-14. The following limits under priority sector stand revised upward with effect from April 01, 2013. 1. Agriculture

Priority Sector Lending - Targets and Classification - Revision of Limits

Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14

By Dr. D. Subbarao Governor Introduction The Annual Policy for 2013-14 is formulated in an environment of incipient signs of stabilisation in the global economy and prospects of a turnaround, albeit modest, in the domestic economy. 2. In the advanced economies (AEs), near-term risks have receded, aided by improving financial conditions and supportive macroeconomic policies. But this improvement is yet to fully transmit to economic activity which remains sluggish. Poli

By Dr. D. Subbarao Governor Introduction The Annual Policy for 2013-14 is formulated in an environment of incipient signs of stabilisation in the global economy and prospects of a turnaround, albeit modest, in the domestic economy. 2. In the advanced economies (AEs), near-term risks have receded, aided by improving financial conditions and supportive macroeconomic policies. But this improvement is yet to fully transmit to economic activity which remains sluggish. Poli

Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14

Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR Committee's Sanctions List and Consolidated List

RBI/2012-13/479 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 11424/07.51.018/2012-13 April 22, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al Qaida Sanctions List and Consolidated List Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.6083 /07.51.018/2012-13 dated December 13, 2012 on the captioned subject. We have since receive

RBI/2012-13/479 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 11424/07.51.018/2012-13 April 22, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al Qaida Sanctions List and Consolidated List Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.6083 /07.51.018/2012-13 dated December 13, 2012 on the captioned subject. We have since receive

Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR Committee's Sanctions List and Consolidated List

Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al Qaida Sanctions List and Consolidated List

RBI/2012-13/477 DBOD.AML.No.14982/14.06.001/2012-13 April 17, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Scheduled@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)/ Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al Qaida Sanctions List and Consolidated List Please refer to our circular DBOD. AML No. 8432/14.06.001/2012-13 dated December 12, 2012 on the captioned

RBI/2012-13/477 DBOD.AML.No.14982/14.06.001/2012-13 April 17, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Scheduled@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)/ Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al Qaida Sanctions List and Consolidated List Please refer to our circular DBOD. AML No. 8432/14.06.001/2012-13 dated December 12, 2012 on the captioned

Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al Qaida Sanctions List and Consolidated List

AML/CFT - Standards - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks

RBI/2012-13/470 UBD.BPD (AD) Cir.No. 3/14.01.062/2012-13 April 4, 2013 The Chief Executive Officer of All AD Category I Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) – Standards – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD (AD) Cir.No. 1/14.01.062/2012-13 dated August 3, 2012 on risks arising from the deficiencies in AML/CFT regime of certain jurisdictions. 2. Finan

RBI/2012-13/470 UBD.BPD (AD) Cir.No. 3/14.01.062/2012-13 April 4, 2013 The Chief Executive Officer of All AD Category I Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) – Standards – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD (AD) Cir.No. 1/14.01.062/2012-13 dated August 3, 2012 on risks arising from the deficiencies in AML/CFT regime of certain jurisdictions. 2. Finan

AML/CFT - Standards - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks

KYC Norms /Anti-Money Laundering Standards/Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Obligation of Banks under PMLA, 2002 - Simplifying Norms for Self Help Groups

RBI/2012-13/461 RPCD.RCB.RRB.AML.BC.No.71/07.51.018/2012-13 April 01, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) norms /Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards/ Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Obligation of banks under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 - Simplifying norms for Self Help Groups Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.6097/7.51.018/2012-1

RBI/2012-13/461 RPCD.RCB.RRB.AML.BC.No.71/07.51.018/2012-13 April 01, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) norms /Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards/ Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Obligation of banks under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 - Simplifying norms for Self Help Groups Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.6097/7.51.018/2012-1

KYC Norms /Anti-Money Laundering Standards/Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Obligation of Banks under PMLA, 2002 - Simplifying Norms for Self Help Groups

Know Your Customer Norms /Anti-Money Laundering Standards/Combating Financing of Terrorism/Obligation of Banks under PMLA, 2002 - Simplifying Norms for Self Help Groups

RBI/2012-13/459 DBOD.AML.BC. No.87/14.01.001/2012-13 March 28, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)/Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) norms /Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Obligation of banks under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 - Simplifying norms for Self Help Groups Please refer to our circular DBOD.AML.BC. No

RBI/2012-13/459 DBOD.AML.BC. No.87/14.01.001/2012-13 March 28, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)/Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) norms /Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Obligation of banks under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 - Simplifying norms for Self Help Groups Please refer to our circular DBOD.AML.BC. No

Know Your Customer Norms /Anti-Money Laundering Standards/Combating Financing of Terrorism/Obligation of Banks under PMLA, 2002 - Simplifying Norms for Self Help Groups

Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Westpac Banking Corporation

RBI/2012-13/457 Ref: DBOD. No.Ret. BC.86/12.07.136/2012-13 March 22, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Westpac Banking Corporation We advise that the name of “Westpac Banking Corporation" has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DBOD.IBD.No.8297/23.13.138/2012-13 dated December 10, 2012, published in the Gazette of India (Part II

RBI/2012-13/457 Ref: DBOD. No.Ret. BC.86/12.07.136/2012-13 March 22, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Westpac Banking Corporation We advise that the name of “Westpac Banking Corporation" has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DBOD.IBD.No.8297/23.13.138/2012-13 dated December 10, 2012, published in the Gazette of India (Part II

Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Westpac Banking Corporation

Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

RBI/2012-13/456 Ref: DBOD. No.Ret. BC. 85/12.07.137/2012-13 March 22, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation We advise that the name of “Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation" has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DBOD.IBD.No.9808/23.13.155/2012-13 dated January 09, 2013, published in the Gazette o

RBI/2012-13/456 Ref: DBOD. No.Ret. BC. 85/12.07.137/2012-13 March 22, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation We advise that the name of “Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation" has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DBOD.IBD.No.9808/23.13.155/2012-13 dated January 09, 2013, published in the Gazette o

Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation