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Feb 26, 2014
Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934- Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RBI/2013-14/505 RPCD.CO RRB.BC.No./89/03.05.100/2013-14 February 26, 2014 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934- Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) We advise that the names of eight amalgamated Regional Rural Banks have been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.55/03.05.100/2013-14 dated November 14, 2013 published in t
RBI/2013-14/505 RPCD.CO RRB.BC.No./89/03.05.100/2013-14 February 26, 2014 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934- Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) We advise that the names of eight amalgamated Regional Rural Banks have been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.55/03.05.100/2013-14 dated November 14, 2013 published in t
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Feb 11, 2014
Interest Rates on FCNR (B) Deposits
RBI/2013-14/489 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.NO.87/03.05.33/2013-14 February 11, 2014 All Regional Rural Banks/ State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Interest Rates on FCNR (B) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.63/03.05.33/2013-14 and RPCD.RCB.BC.Dir.No.69/07.51.014/2013-14@@NBSP@@ dated December 2, 2013 advising Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and State/Central Cooperative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) @@NBSP@@respectively that interest rate ceilings on FC
RBI/2013-14/489 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.NO.87/03.05.33/2013-14 February 11, 2014 All Regional Rural Banks/ State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Interest Rates on FCNR (B) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.63/03.05.33/2013-14 and RPCD.RCB.BC.Dir.No.69/07.51.014/2013-14@@NBSP@@ dated December 2, 2013 advising Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and State/Central Cooperative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) @@NBSP@@respectively that interest rate ceilings on FC
Feb 11, 2014
Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits
RBI/2013-14/488 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.NO.85/03.05.33/2013-14 February 11, 2014 All Regional Rural Banks/ State/Central @@NBSP@@Cooperative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circulars RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.65/03.05.33/2013-14 and RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No.68/07.51.014/2013-14 dated December 2, 2013 advising Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and State/Central Cooperative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) that the freedo
RBI/2013-14/488 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.NO.85/03.05.33/2013-14 February 11, 2014 All Regional Rural Banks/ State/Central @@NBSP@@Cooperative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circulars RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.65/03.05.33/2013-14 and RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No.68/07.51.014/2013-14 dated December 2, 2013 advising Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and State/Central Cooperative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) that the freedo
Feb 11, 2014
RRB/RCB- FCNR(B)/NRE deposits - Exemption from maintenance of CRR/SLR and Exclusion from Outstanding Advances for Priority Sector Lending for RRBs
RBI/2013-14/486 RPCD.CO.RRB/RCB.BC.No.83/03.05.33/2013-14 February 11, 2014 All Regional Rural Banks/ State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, Section 24 of Banking Regulation Act 1949 and Section 18 and @@NBSP@@24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – FCNR(B)/NRE deposits – Exemption from maintenance of CRR/SLR and Exclusion from Outstanding Advances for Priority Sector Lending for RRBs Please re
RBI/2013-14/486 RPCD.CO.RRB/RCB.BC.No.83/03.05.33/2013-14 February 11, 2014 All Regional Rural Banks/ State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, Section 24 of Banking Regulation Act 1949 and Section 18 and @@NBSP@@24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – FCNR(B)/NRE deposits – Exemption from maintenance of CRR/SLR and Exclusion from Outstanding Advances for Priority Sector Lending for RRBs Please re
Jan 29, 2014
Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934- Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RBI/2013-14/474 RPCD.CO RRB.BC.No./81/03.05.100/2013-14 January 29, 2014 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934- Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) We advise that the names of five amalgamated Regional Rural Banks have been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification RPCD.CO.RRB.No.46/03.05.100/2013-14 dated October 22, 2013 published in the Ext
RBI/2013-14/474 RPCD.CO RRB.BC.No./81/03.05.100/2013-14 January 29, 2014 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934- Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) We advise that the names of five amalgamated Regional Rural Banks have been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification RPCD.CO.RRB.No.46/03.05.100/2013-14 dated October 22, 2013 published in the Ext
Jan 29, 2014
RRBs/StCBs/CCBs- Increase in Bank Rate
RBI/2013-14/475 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No. 82/03.05.33/2013-14 January 29, 2014 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.50/03.05.33/2013-14 dated October 30, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. Consequent to the increase in the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) as announced in the Third Quarter Review of Mo
RBI/2013-14/475 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No. 82/03.05.33/2013-14 January 29, 2014 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.50/03.05.33/2013-14 dated October 30, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. Consequent to the increase in the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) as announced in the Third Quarter Review of Mo
Jan 28, 2014
RRBs/StCBs/CCBs - Legal Guardianship Certificates Issued under the Mental Health Act, 1987and National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999
RBI/2013-14/466 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No.79/03.05.33/2013-14 January 28, 2014 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Legal Guardianship Certificates Issued under the Mental Health Act, 1987 and National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BC.38/03.05.33/2007-08 dated N
RBI/2013-14/466 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No.79/03.05.33/2013-14 January 28, 2014 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Legal Guardianship Certificates Issued under the Mental Health Act, 1987 and National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BC.38/03.05.33/2007-08 dated N
Jan 28, 2014
RRBs/StCBs/CCBs-Collection of Account Payee Cheques - Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account
RBI/2013-14/472 RPCD.RRB.RCB.BC.No. 80/07.51.014/2013-14 January 28, 2014 The Chairmen / CEOs of All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Collection of Account Payee Cheques – Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account Please refer to our circulars RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.30/03.05.33/2011-12 dated November 11, 2011 and RPCD.CO.RCBD.BC.No.34/07.38.03/2011-12 dated November 24, 2011 advising Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and
RBI/2013-14/472 RPCD.RRB.RCB.BC.No. 80/07.51.014/2013-14 January 28, 2014 The Chairmen / CEOs of All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Collection of Account Payee Cheques – Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account Please refer to our circulars RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.30/03.05.33/2011-12 dated November 11, 2011 and RPCD.CO.RCBD.BC.No.34/07.38.03/2011-12 dated November 24, 2011 advising Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and
Jan 22, 2014
Ensuring Reasonableness of Bank Charges and Charges Levied for Sending SMS Alerts by Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RBI/2013-14/458A RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.78/03.05.33/2013-14 January 22, 2014 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Ensuring Reasonableness of Bank Charges and Charges Levied for Sending SMS Alerts by Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Please refer to paragraph 37 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy Statements 2013-14 announced on October 29, 2013 (extract enclosed) on ‘Customer Service – Charges Levied by Banks for sending SMS alerts’. Regional Rural B
RBI/2013-14/458A RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.78/03.05.33/2013-14 January 22, 2014 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Ensuring Reasonableness of Bank Charges and Charges Levied for Sending SMS Alerts by Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Please refer to paragraph 37 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy Statements 2013-14 announced on October 29, 2013 (extract enclosed) on ‘Customer Service – Charges Levied by Banks for sending SMS alerts’. Regional Rural B
Jan 09, 2014
RRBs/StCBs/CCBs- 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 - Amendment to Section 13(2)
RBI/2013-14/441 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No. 75/07.51.018/2013-14 January 09, 2014 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Madam / 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 – Amendment to Section 13(2) Please refer to our circulars RPCD.No.RRB.BC.81/03.05.33(E)/2004-05 and R
RBI/2013-14/441 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No. 75/07.51.018/2013-14 January 09, 2014 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Madam / 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 – Amendment to Section 13(2) Please refer to our circulars RPCD.No.RRB.BC.81/03.05.33(E)/2004-05 and R
Jan 07, 2014
Application of Minimum Capital Adequacy Norms to State and Central Cooperative Banks (StCBs/CCBs)
RBI/2013-14/433 RPCD.RCB.BC.73/07.51.012/2013-14 January 7, 2014 The Chairman / Managing Director All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Application of Minimum Capital Adequacy Norms to State and Central Cooperative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) Please refer to the circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.40/07.38.03/2007-08 dated December 4, 2007 wherein the State and Central Cooperative Banks had been advised to disclose the level of Capital to Risk weighted Assets Ratio (CRA
RBI/2013-14/433 RPCD.RCB.BC.73/07.51.012/2013-14 January 7, 2014 The Chairman / Managing Director All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Application of Minimum Capital Adequacy Norms to State and Central Cooperative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) Please refer to the circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.40/07.38.03/2007-08 dated December 4, 2007 wherein the State and Central Cooperative Banks had been advised to disclose the level of Capital to Risk weighted Assets Ratio (CRA
Jan 07, 2014
RRBs - Guidelines for Classification and Valuation of Investments
RBI/2013-14/434 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No. 74/03.05.33/2013-14 January 07, 2014 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Guidelines for Classification and Valuation of Investments Please refer to our circular RPCD.RRB.BC.No.59/03.05.34/2010-11 dated April 11, 2011, in terms of which RRBs were exempted from ‘Mark to Market’ (MTM) norms in respect of their entire investment in SLR securities, upto the financial year 2012-13. It has now been decided to withdraw the
RBI/2013-14/434 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No. 74/03.05.33/2013-14 January 07, 2014 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Guidelines for Classification and Valuation of Investments Please refer to our circular RPCD.RRB.BC.No.59/03.05.34/2010-11 dated April 11, 2011, in terms of which RRBs were exempted from ‘Mark to Market’ (MTM) norms in respect of their entire investment in SLR securities, upto the financial year 2012-13. It has now been decided to withdraw the
Dec 24, 2013
Formation of four new districts in the State of Meghalaya - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2013-14/417 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 72/02.08.001/2013-14 December 24, 2013 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Formation of four new districts in the State of Meghalaya - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Meghalaya vide Notifications 178 dated 26.07.2012, 165 dated 30.07.2012, 133 dated 02.08.2012 and 163 dated 06.08.2012 has notified formation of four new districts in the State of Meghalaya. It has been decided t
RBI/2013-14/417 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 72/02.08.001/2013-14 December 24, 2013 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Formation of four new districts in the State of Meghalaya - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Meghalaya vide Notifications 178 dated 26.07.2012, 165 dated 30.07.2012, 133 dated 02.08.2012 and 163 dated 06.08.2012 has notified formation of four new districts in the State of Meghalaya. It has been decided t
Dec 11, 2013
RRBs/StCBs/DCCBs- Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2013-14/408 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No.6571/07.51.019/2013-14 December 11, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to our circular RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No.3949/07.51.019/2013-14 dated September 30, 2013 on the captioned subject releasing 23rd update. We have since recei
RBI/2013-14/408 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No.6571/07.51.019/2013-14 December 11, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to our circular RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No.3949/07.51.019/2013-14 dated September 30, 2013 on the captioned subject releasing 23rd update. We have since recei
Dec 10, 2013
RRBs/StCBs/CCBs - Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Standards
RBI/2013-14/407 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No.6235/07.51.018/2013-14 December 10, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Standards Please refer to our letter RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No.342/07.51.018/2013-14 dated July 5, 2013 on risks arising from the deficiencies in AML / CFT regime of certain jurisdictions. 2. Financial Action Task Force (FAT
RBI/2013-14/407 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No.6235/07.51.018/2013-14 December 10, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Standards Please refer to our letter RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No.342/07.51.018/2013-14 dated July 5, 2013 on risks arising from the deficiencies in AML / CFT regime of certain jurisdictions. 2. Financial Action Task Force (FAT
Dec 04, 2013
Union Budget - 2013-14 Interest Subvention Scheme
RBI/2013-14/398 RPCD.No.FSD.BC.71/05.04.02/2013-14 December 4, 2013 To, The Chairman / Managing Director All Public & Private Sector Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir Union Budget - 2013-14 Interest Subvention Scheme As directed by the Government of India and in pursuance of the budget announcement made by the Finance Minister relating to the Interest Subvention Scheme 2013-14, Interest subvention of 2 % p.a. will be made available to Public Sector Banks (PSBs)
RBI/2013-14/398 RPCD.No.FSD.BC.71/05.04.02/2013-14 December 4, 2013 To, The Chairman / Managing Director All Public & Private Sector Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir Union Budget - 2013-14 Interest Subvention Scheme As directed by the Government of India and in pursuance of the budget announcement made by the Finance Minister relating to the Interest Subvention Scheme 2013-14, Interest subvention of 2 % p.a. will be made available to Public Sector Banks (PSBs)
Dec 02, 2013
Revised General Credit Card (GCC) Scheme
RBI/2013-14/389 RPCD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.61/06.02.31/2013-14 December 2, 2013 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam Revised General Credit Card (GCC) Scheme Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.59/03.05.33(F)/2005-06 dated December 27, 2005 and circular no. RPCD.CO.Plan.BC.No.66/04.09.01/2007-08 dated May 06, 2008 on the General Credit Card (GCC) Scheme. 2. Du
RBI/2013-14/389 RPCD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.61/06.02.31/2013-14 December 2, 2013 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam Revised General Credit Card (GCC) Scheme Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.59/03.05.33(F)/2005-06 dated December 27, 2005 and circular no. RPCD.CO.Plan.BC.No.66/04.09.01/2007-08 dated May 06, 2008 on the General Credit Card (GCC) Scheme. 2. Du
Dec 02, 2013
RRBs - Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits
RBI/2013-14/391 RPCD.CO.RRB/RCB.BC.NO. 63 /03.05.33/2013-14 December 2, 2013 The Chairmen Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Interest Rates on FCNR (B) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.22/03.05.33/2013-14 dated August 19, 2013 advising interest rate ceilings on FCNR (B) deposits for maturity period of one year to less than three years and three to five years, respectively. In terms of para 4 thereof, these instructions are valid up to November
RBI/2013-14/391 RPCD.CO.RRB/RCB.BC.NO. 63 /03.05.33/2013-14 December 2, 2013 The Chairmen Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Interest Rates on FCNR (B) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.22/03.05.33/2013-14 dated August 19, 2013 advising interest rate ceilings on FCNR (B) deposits for maturity period of one year to less than three years and three to five years, respectively. In terms of para 4 thereof, these instructions are valid up to November
Dec 02, 2013
StCBs/CCBs - Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits
RBI/2013-14/394 RPCD.RCB.BC.No. 68 /07.51.014/2013-14 December 02, 2013 All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RCB.Dir.BC.No.26/07.51.014/2013-14 dated August 22, 2013 allowing State and Central Cooperative Banks the freedom to offer interest rates on incremental NRE deposits with maturity of 3 years and above without any ceiling in o
RBI/2013-14/394 RPCD.RCB.BC.No. 68 /07.51.014/2013-14 December 02, 2013 All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RCB.Dir.BC.No.26/07.51.014/2013-14 dated August 22, 2013 allowing State and Central Cooperative Banks the freedom to offer interest rates on incremental NRE deposits with maturity of 3 years and above without any ceiling in o
Dec 02, 2013
RRBs - Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits
RBI/2013-14/392 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.NO. 65 /03.05.33/2013-14 December 2, 2013 The Chairmen Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.24/03.05.33/2013-14 dated August 19, 2013 allowing banks the freedom to offer interest rates on incremental NRE deposits with maturity of 3 years and above without any ceiling in order to pass on the benefit of exemption pr
RBI/2013-14/392 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.NO. 65 /03.05.33/2013-14 December 2, 2013 The Chairmen Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.24/03.05.33/2013-14 dated August 19, 2013 allowing banks the freedom to offer interest rates on incremental NRE deposits with maturity of 3 years and above without any ceiling in order to pass on the benefit of exemption pr
Dec 02, 2013
RRBs - Periodicity of Payment of Interest on Rupee Savings/Term Deposits
RBI/2013-14/393 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.NO. 62 /03.05.33/2013-14 December 2, 2013 The Chairmen Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Periodicity of Payment of Interest on Rupee Savings/Term Deposits Please refer to paragraph 23 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2013-14 announced on October 29, 2013 (extract enclosed) on periodicity of payment of interest on savings and term deposits. 2. In this connection, a reference is also invited to paragraph 2 (ii) of our cir
RBI/2013-14/393 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.NO. 62 /03.05.33/2013-14 December 2, 2013 The Chairmen Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Periodicity of Payment of Interest on Rupee Savings/Term Deposits Please refer to paragraph 23 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2013-14 announced on October 29, 2013 (extract enclosed) on periodicity of payment of interest on savings and term deposits. 2. In this connection, a reference is also invited to paragraph 2 (ii) of our cir
Nov 26, 2013
Imposition of Minimum Capital Adequacy Measure of 9% for RRBs
RBI/2013-14/382 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.60/03.05.33/2013-14 November 26, 2013 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Imposition of Minimum Capital Adequacy Measure of 9% for RRBs The risk weighted assets ratio system as the basis of assessment of Capital Adequacy which takes into account the element of risk in the various types of assets in the Balance Sheet as well as off Balance-sheet exposures was made applicable to banks in India with a view to strengthen
RBI/2013-14/382 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.60/03.05.33/2013-14 November 26, 2013 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Imposition of Minimum Capital Adequacy Measure of 9% for RRBs The risk weighted assets ratio system as the basis of assessment of Capital Adequacy which takes into account the element of risk in the various types of assets in the Balance Sheet as well as off Balance-sheet exposures was made applicable to banks in India with a view to strengthen
Nov 25, 2013
Priority Sector Lending - Classification
RBI/2013-14/379 RPCD.CO.Plan. BC@@NBSP@@59/04.09.01/2013-14 November 25, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending – Classification Please refer to the press release dated November 18, 2013 on the above subject. 2. In view of the reasons explained therein, it is decided to include incremental bank loans to medium manufacturing enterprises (as defined
RBI/2013-14/379 RPCD.CO.Plan. BC@@NBSP@@59/04.09.01/2013-14 November 25, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending – Classification Please refer to the press release dated November 18, 2013 on the above subject. 2. In view of the reasons explained therein, it is decided to include incremental bank loans to medium manufacturing enterprises (as defined
Nov 19, 2013
Restructuring of SGSY as National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) - Aajeevika- Interest Subvention Scheme
RBI/2013-14/373 RPCD. GSSD.CO.BC.No 57/09.01.03/2013-14 November 19, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Public Sector Banks Dear Sir, Restructuring of SGSY as National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) – Aajeevika- Interest Subvention Scheme Please refer to our Circular RPCD. GSSD. CO. No.81/09.01.03/2012-13 dated June 27, 2013 on restructuring of Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) as National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). 2. As indicated in pararagra
RBI/2013-14/373 RPCD. GSSD.CO.BC.No 57/09.01.03/2013-14 November 19, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Public Sector Banks Dear Sir, Restructuring of SGSY as National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) – Aajeevika- Interest Subvention Scheme Please refer to our Circular RPCD. GSSD. CO. No.81/09.01.03/2012-13 dated June 27, 2013 on restructuring of Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) as National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). 2. As indicated in pararagra
Nov 06, 2013
Formation of a new district in the State of Madhya Pradesh - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2013-14/360 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 54 /02.08.001/2013-14 November 6, 2013 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Formation of a new district in the State of Madhya Pradesh - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Madhya Pradesh vide Notification No. F I-12-2005-VII-06 dated August 14, 2013 had notified that the State Government has altered the limits of district Shajapur by excluding there from its tehsils, Agar, Barod,
RBI/2013-14/360 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 54 /02.08.001/2013-14 November 6, 2013 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Formation of a new district in the State of Madhya Pradesh - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Madhya Pradesh vide Notification No. F I-12-2005-VII-06 dated August 14, 2013 had notified that the State Government has altered the limits of district Shajapur by excluding there from its tehsils, Agar, Barod,
Nov 06, 2013
Formation of seven new districts in the State of Gujarat - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2013-14/358 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 53 /02.08.001/2013-14 November 6, 2013 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Formation of seven new districts in the State of Gujarat - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Gujarat vide The Gujarat Government Gazette Notification No. GHM/2013/69 to 75 /M/PFR/102013/139/L.I dated August 13, 2013 had notified the formation of seven new districts in the State of Gujarat. It has been dec
RBI/2013-14/358 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 53 /02.08.001/2013-14 November 6, 2013 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Formation of seven new districts in the State of Gujarat - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Gujarat vide The Gujarat Government Gazette Notification No. GHM/2013/69 to 75 /M/PFR/102013/139/L.I dated August 13, 2013 had notified the formation of seven new districts in the State of Gujarat. It has been dec
Nov 05, 2013
Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Chhattisgarh Rajya Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Raipur
RBI/2013-14/357(A) RPCD.RCB.BC.No.52/07.04.007/2013-14 November 05, 2013 To All State Cooperative Banks/District Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Chhattisgarh Rajya Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Raipur We advise that the name of “Chhattisgarh Rajya Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Raipur " has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification RPCD.RCB.BC.No.34/07.04
RBI/2013-14/357(A) RPCD.RCB.BC.No.52/07.04.007/2013-14 November 05, 2013 To All State Cooperative Banks/District Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Chhattisgarh Rajya Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Raipur We advise that the name of “Chhattisgarh Rajya Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Raipur " has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification RPCD.RCB.BC.No.34/07.04
Oct 30, 2013
RRBs - Settlement of Claims in respect of Missing Persons in Uttarakhand Disaster
RBI/2013-14/350 RPCD.CO.RRB.No. 51/03.05.33/2013-14 October 30, 2013 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Settlement of Claims in respect of Missing Persons in Uttarakhand Disaster In the aftermath of Uttarakhand Natural Disaster during June 14-20, 2013 the Office of the Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has devised a procedure for Registration of Death of Missing persons in Natural Calamities affected areas in Uttara
RBI/2013-14/350 RPCD.CO.RRB.No. 51/03.05.33/2013-14 October 30, 2013 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Settlement of Claims in respect of Missing Persons in Uttarakhand Disaster In the aftermath of Uttarakhand Natural Disaster during June 14-20, 2013 the Office of the Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has devised a procedure for Registration of Death of Missing persons in Natural Calamities affected areas in Uttara
Oct 30, 2013
RRB/RCB - Bank Rate
RBI/2013-14/348 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.50/03.05.33/2013-14 October 30, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.44/03.05.33/2013-14 dated October 8, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2013-14 dated October 29, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from
RBI/2013-14/348 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.50/03.05.33/2013-14 October 30, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.44/03.05.33/2013-14 dated October 8, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2013-14 dated October 29, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from
Oct 29, 2013
RRBs/StCBs/CCBs - KYC/AML Standards/Combating Financing of Terrorism/Obligation of Banks under PMLA, 2002 - ‘At par’ cheque facility extended to Cooperative Banks/RRBs by Scheduled Commercial Banks
RBI/2013-14/344 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No. Cir.No. 48/07.51.010//2013-14 October 29, 2013 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) All State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs and CCBs) Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC)/Anti Money Laundering (AML) Standards/Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/ Obligation of banks under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 ‘At par’ cheque facility extended to Cooperative Banks / Regional Rural Banks by Scheduled Comme
RBI/2013-14/344 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No. Cir.No. 48/07.51.010//2013-14 October 29, 2013 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) All State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs and CCBs) Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC)/Anti Money Laundering (AML) Standards/Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/ Obligation of banks under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 ‘At par’ cheque facility extended to Cooperative Banks / Regional Rural Banks by Scheduled Comme
Oct 29, 2013
StCBs\CCBs - Settlement of Claims in respect of Missing Persons in Uttarakhand Disaster
RBI/2013-14/347 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No. 49/07.51.014/2013-14 October 29, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Settlement of Claims in respect of Missing Persons in Uttarakhand Disaster In the aftermath of Uttarakhand Natural Disaster during June 14-20, 2013 the Office of the Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has devised a procedure for Registration of Death of Missing persons in Natural C
RBI/2013-14/347 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No. 49/07.51.014/2013-14 October 29, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Settlement of Claims in respect of Missing Persons in Uttarakhand Disaster In the aftermath of Uttarakhand Natural Disaster during June 14-20, 2013 the Office of the Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has devised a procedure for Registration of Death of Missing persons in Natural C
Oct 24, 2013
RRBs - Sharing of Information Technology Resources by Banks - Guidelines
RBI/2013-14/335 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No. 45/03.05.33/2013-14 October 24, 2013 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Sharing of Information Technology Resources by Banks - Guidelines Please refer to paragraph 101 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 wherein the need for banks to examine the issue of shared IT resources to optimise costs while maintaining the desired levels of efficiency and security has been emphasised. 2. One of the pre-requisites for a bank t
RBI/2013-14/335 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No. 45/03.05.33/2013-14 October 24, 2013 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Sharing of Information Technology Resources by Banks - Guidelines Please refer to paragraph 101 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 wherein the need for banks to examine the issue of shared IT resources to optimise costs while maintaining the desired levels of efficiency and security has been emphasised. 2. One of the pre-requisites for a bank t
Oct 08, 2013
StCBs/CCBs - Housing Sector: Innovative Housing Loan Products - Upfront disbursal of housing loans
RBI/2013-14/320 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No.43/07.51.013/2013-14 October 8, 2013 The Chairman All State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs and CCBs) Dear Sir, Housing Sector: Innovative Housing Loan Products – Upfront disbursal of housing loans It has been observed that some banks have introduced certain innovative Housing Loan Schemes in association with developers/builders, e.g. upfront disbursal of sanctioned individual housing loans to the builders without linking the di
RBI/2013-14/320 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No.43/07.51.013/2013-14 October 8, 2013 The Chairman All State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs and CCBs) Dear Sir, Housing Sector: Innovative Housing Loan Products – Upfront disbursal of housing loans It has been observed that some banks have introduced certain innovative Housing Loan Schemes in association with developers/builders, e.g. upfront disbursal of sanctioned individual housing loans to the builders without linking the di
Oct 08, 2013
RRBS/StCBs/CCBs - Bank Rate
RBI/2013-14/317 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.No. 44/03.05.33/2013-14 October 08, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate As announced in the Press Release 2013-2014/728 dated October 07, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 50 basis points from 9.5 per cent to 9.0 per cent with effect from October 07, 2013. 2. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which are spec
RBI/2013-14/317 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.No. 44/03.05.33/2013-14 October 08, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate As announced in the Press Release 2013-2014/728 dated October 07, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 50 basis points from 9.5 per cent to 9.0 per cent with effect from October 07, 2013. 2. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which are spec
Oct 07, 2013
StCBs - CCBs - Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in banks - Treatment of certain savings bank accounts opened for credit of Scholarship amounts and credit of Direct Benefit Transfer under Government Schemes
RBI/2013-14/313 RPCD.RCB.BC.No. 42/07.51.014/2013-14 October 7, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in banks – Treatment of certain savings bank accounts opened for credit of Scholarship amounts and credit of Direct Benefit Transfer under Government Schemes Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 89/07.38.012008-09 dated February 18, 2009 on unclaimed deposits / inoperative a
RBI/2013-14/313 RPCD.RCB.BC.No. 42/07.51.014/2013-14 October 7, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in banks – Treatment of certain savings bank accounts opened for credit of Scholarship amounts and credit of Direct Benefit Transfer under Government Schemes Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 89/07.38.012008-09 dated February 18, 2009 on unclaimed deposits / inoperative a
Oct 04, 2013
RRBs - Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in Regional Rural Banks - Treatment of certain savings bank accounts opened for credit of Scholarship amounts and credit of Direct Benefit Transfer under Government Schemes
RBI/2013-14/312 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.41/03.05.33/2013-14 October 4, 2013 The Chairmen Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in Regional Rural Banks - Treatment of certain savings bank accounts opened for credit of Scholarship amounts and credit of Direct Benefit Transfer under Government Schemes Please refer to circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.108/03.05.33/2008-09 dated May 22, 2009 on unclaimed deposits/inoperative accounts wherein Regio
RBI/2013-14/312 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.41/03.05.33/2013-14 October 4, 2013 The Chairmen Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in Regional Rural Banks - Treatment of certain savings bank accounts opened for credit of Scholarship amounts and credit of Direct Benefit Transfer under Government Schemes Please refer to circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.108/03.05.33/2008-09 dated May 22, 2009 on unclaimed deposits/inoperative accounts wherein Regio
Sep 30, 2013
RRBs/StCBs/CCBs - Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2013-14/305 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 3949/07.51.019/2013-14 September 30, 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 Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.3376/07.51.019/2013-14 dated September 17, 2013 on the captioned subject releasing 22nd update. We have since receiv
RBI/2013-14/305 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 3949/07.51.019/2013-14 September 30, 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 Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.3376/07.51.019/2013-14 dated September 17, 2013 on the captioned subject releasing 22nd update. We have since receiv
Sep 20, 2013
Credit facility under National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) - Aajeevika- Reporting to RBI
RBI/2013-14/279 RPCD. GSSD.CO. BC. No 38/09.01.03/2013-14 September 20, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Credit facility under National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) – Aajeevika- Reporting to RBI Please refer to our Circular RPCD.GSSD. No.81/09.01.03/2012 – 13 dated June 27, 2013 on restructuring of Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) as National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). 2. In partial modification of paragr
RBI/2013-14/279 RPCD. GSSD.CO. BC. No 38/09.01.03/2013-14 September 20, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Credit facility under National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) – Aajeevika- Reporting to RBI Please refer to our Circular RPCD.GSSD. No.81/09.01.03/2012 – 13 dated June 27, 2013 on restructuring of Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) as National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). 2. In partial modification of paragr
Sep 20, 2013
RRB/RCB - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement
RBI/2013-14/288 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.No.40/03.05.33/2013-14 September 20, 2013 All Scheduled State Cooperative Banks/ Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.16/03.05.33/2013-14 dated July 24, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Press Release 2013-14/604 dated September 20, 2013, it has been decided to redu
RBI/2013-14/288 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.No.40/03.05.33/2013-14 September 20, 2013 All Scheduled State Cooperative Banks/ Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.16/03.05.33/2013-14 dated July 24, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Press Release 2013-14/604 dated September 20, 2013, it has been decided to redu
Sep 20, 2013
RRB/RCB - Revision in Bank Rate
RBI/2013-14/287 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No. 39/03.05.33/2013-14 September 20, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.No.13/03.05.33/2013-14 dated July 15, 2013 on the captioned subject. As announced in the Press Release 2013-2014/604 dated September 20, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 75 basis points from 10.25 per cent to 9.50
RBI/2013-14/287 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No. 39/03.05.33/2013-14 September 20, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.No.13/03.05.33/2013-14 dated July 15, 2013 on the captioned subject. As announced in the Press Release 2013-2014/604 dated September 20, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 75 basis points from 10.25 per cent to 9.50
Sep 19, 2013
RRBs/StCBs/CCBs - Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2013-14/271 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 3376/07.51.019/2013-14 September 17, 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 Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.3107/07.51.019/2013-14 dated September 10, 2013 on the captioned subject releasing 21st update. We have since rec
RBI/2013-14/271 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 3376/07.51.019/2013-14 September 17, 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 Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.3107/07.51.019/2013-14 dated September 10, 2013 on the captioned subject releasing 21st update. We have since rec
Sep 19, 2013
RRBs/StCBs/CCBs - Foreign students studying in India - KYC procedure for opening of bank accounts
RBI/2013-14/272 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No. 37/07.51.018/2013-14 September 18, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Foreign students studying in India – KYC procedure for opening of bank accounts It has been represented to us that foreign students arriving in India are facing difficulties in complying with the Know Your Customer (KYC) norms while opening a bank account due to non-availability of any proo
RBI/2013-14/272 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No. 37/07.51.018/2013-14 September 18, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Foreign students studying in India – KYC procedure for opening of bank accounts It has been represented to us that foreign students arriving in India are facing difficulties in complying with the Know Your Customer (KYC) norms while opening a bank account due to non-availability of any proo
Sep 17, 2013
RRBs- Analysis and Disclosure of Customer Complaints and Unreconciled Balances on Account of ATM Transactions
RBI/2013-14/269 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.35/03.05.33/2013-14 September 17, 2013 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Analysis and Disclosure of Customer Complaints and Unreconciled Balances on Account of ATM Transactions The Committee on Procedures and Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS) had recommended that banks should place a statement before their Boards analyzing the complaints received. CPPAPS had further recommended that the statement of com
RBI/2013-14/269 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.35/03.05.33/2013-14 September 17, 2013 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Analysis and Disclosure of Customer Complaints and Unreconciled Balances on Account of ATM Transactions The Committee on Procedures and Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS) had recommended that banks should place a statement before their Boards analyzing the complaints received. CPPAPS had further recommended that the statement of com
Sep 17, 2013
Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services - Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) - FAQs
RBI/2013-14/264 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No. 36/07.51.018/2013-14 September 17, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services – Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) – FAQs Please refer to Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.24/07.38.01/2012-13 dated August 22, 2012 on Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) wherein banks have been advised to offer ‘Basic Savings
RBI/2013-14/264 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No. 36/07.51.018/2013-14 September 17, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services – Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) – FAQs Please refer to Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.24/07.38.01/2012-13 dated August 22, 2012 on Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) wherein banks have been advised to offer ‘Basic Savings
Sep 16, 2013
RRBs/StCBs/CCBs-KYC Norm/Anti-Money Laundering Standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism/Obligation of banks under PMLA, 2002 - Information sought by banks from customers
RBI/2013-14/261 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No. 31/07.51.018/2013-14 September 16, 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 PMLA, 2002 – Information sought by banks from customers Please refer to our circulars RPCD.No.RRB.BC.81/03.05.33(E)/2004-05 and RPCD.AML.BC.No.80/07.40.00/2
RBI/2013-14/261 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No. 31/07.51.018/2013-14 September 16, 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 PMLA, 2002 – Information sought by banks from customers Please refer to our circulars RPCD.No.RRB.BC.81/03.05.33(E)/2004-05 and RPCD.AML.BC.No.80/07.40.00/2
Sep 11, 2013
StCBs/CCBs - Settlement of Claims of Deceased Depositor - Simplification of Procedure - Placing of Claim Forms on Bank’s Website
RBI/2013-14/248 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No. 30/07.51.014/2013-14 September 10, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Settlement of Claims of Deceased Depositor – Simplification of Procedure – Placing of claim forms on bank’s website Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.12/07.38.01/2005-06 dated July 12, 2005 wherein simplified procedure has been specified for settlement of claims of deceased depositors. We have been receivi
RBI/2013-14/248 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No. 30/07.51.014/2013-14 September 10, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Settlement of Claims of Deceased Depositor – Simplification of Procedure – Placing of claim forms on bank’s website Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.12/07.38.01/2005-06 dated July 12, 2005 wherein simplified procedure has been specified for settlement of claims of deceased depositors. We have been receivi
Sep 11, 2013
RRBs - Housing Sector: Innovative Housing Loan Products - Upfront Disbursal of Housing Loans
RBI/2013-14/247 RPCD.RRB. BC. No. 29 /03.05.33/2013-14 September 11, 2013 All RRBs Dear Sir, Housing Sector: Innovative Housing Loan Products – Upfront disbursal of housing loans It has been observed that some banks have introduced certain innovative Housing Loan Schemes in association with developers/builders, e.g. upfront disbursal of sanctioned individual housing loans to the builders without linking the disbursals to various stages of construction of housing proje
RBI/2013-14/247 RPCD.RRB. BC. No. 29 /03.05.33/2013-14 September 11, 2013 All RRBs Dear Sir, Housing Sector: Innovative Housing Loan Products – Upfront disbursal of housing loans It has been observed that some banks have introduced certain innovative Housing Loan Schemes in association with developers/builders, e.g. upfront disbursal of sanctioned individual housing loans to the builders without linking the disbursals to various stages of construction of housing proje
Sep 10, 2013
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 - RRBs/StCBs/CCBs
RBI/2013-14/239 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 3107/07.51.019/2013-14 September 10, 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.1953/07.51.019/2013-14 dated August 20, 2013 on the captioned subject. We have since receiv
RBI/2013-14/239 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 3107/07.51.019/2013-14 September 10, 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.1953/07.51.019/2013-14 dated August 20, 2013 on the captioned subject. We have since receiv
Sep 10, 2013
KYC Norms /AML Standards/Combating Financing of Terrorism/Obligation of Banks under PMLA, 2002 - e-KYC Service of UIDAI - Recognising on-line Aadhaar authentication (electronic verification process) to be accepted as an ‘Officially Valid Document’ under PML Rules - RRBs/StCBs/CCBs
RBI/2013-14/242 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No.32/07.51.018/2013-14 September 10, 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 – e-KYC Service of UIDAI – Recognising on-line Aadhaar authentication (electronic verification process) to be
RBI/2013-14/242 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No.32/07.51.018/2013-14 September 10, 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 – e-KYC Service of UIDAI – Recognising on-line Aadhaar authentication (electronic verification process) to be
Sep 10, 2013
RRBs - Settlement of Claims of Deceased Depositor - Simplification of Procedure - Placing of Claim Forms on Bank’s Website
RBI/2013-14/245 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No. 33/03.05.33 /2013-14 September 10, 2013 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Settlement of Claims of Deceased Depositor – Simplification of Procedure – Placing of claim forms on bank’s website Please refer to circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.22/03.05.33/2005-06 dated July 19, 2005 and wherein simplified procedure has been specified for settlement of claims of deceased depositors. We have been receiving feedback from public th
RBI/2013-14/245 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No. 33/03.05.33 /2013-14 September 10, 2013 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Settlement of Claims of Deceased Depositor – Simplification of Procedure – Placing of claim forms on bank’s website Please refer to circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.22/03.05.33/2005-06 dated July 19, 2005 and wherein simplified procedure has been specified for settlement of claims of deceased depositors. We have been receiving feedback from public th
Aug 22, 2013
StCBs/CCBs - Deregulation of Interest Rates on NRE Deposits
RBI/2013-14/197 RPCD.RCB.BC.No. 26 /07.51.014/2013-14 August 22, 2013 All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RCB.Dir.BC.No.49/07.38.01/2011-12 dated December 28, 2011 on Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits and Ordinary Non- Resident (NRO) Accounts. 2. In terms of para 2 ibid, interest rates o
RBI/2013-14/197 RPCD.RCB.BC.No. 26 /07.51.014/2013-14 August 22, 2013 All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RCB.Dir.BC.No.49/07.38.01/2011-12 dated December 28, 2011 on Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits and Ordinary Non- Resident (NRO) Accounts. 2. In terms of para 2 ibid, interest rates o
Aug 21, 2013
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/2013-14/196 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.1953/07.51.019/2013-14 August 20, 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.11424/07.51.018/2012-13 dated April 22, 2013 on the captioned subject. We have since received f
RBI/2013-14/196 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.1953/07.51.019/2013-14 August 20, 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.11424/07.51.018/2012-13 dated April 22, 2013 on the captioned subject. We have since received f
Aug 20, 2013
RRBs - Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits
RBI/2013-14/193 RPCD.CO.RRB. BC.No.24/03.05.33/2013-14 August 19, 2013 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.45/03.05.33(C)/2011-12 dated December 19, 2011 on Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits and Ordinary Non- Resident (NRO) Accounts. 2. In terms of para 2 ibid, interest rates
RBI/2013-14/193 RPCD.CO.RRB. BC.No.24/03.05.33/2013-14 August 19, 2013 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.45/03.05.33(C)/2011-12 dated December 19, 2011 on Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits and Ordinary Non- Resident (NRO) Accounts. 2. In terms of para 2 ibid, interest rates
Aug 20, 2013
RRBs - Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits
RBI/2013-14/194 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.22 /03.05.33/2013-14 August 19, 2013 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.76/03.05.33(C)/2011-12 dated May 8, 2012 on Interest Rates on Deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts. In view of the prevailing market conditions, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect from the close of business in India as on August 14, 2013, the interest rate ceilin
RBI/2013-14/194 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.22 /03.05.33/2013-14 August 19, 2013 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.76/03.05.33(C)/2011-12 dated May 8, 2012 on Interest Rates on Deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts. In view of the prevailing market conditions, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect from the close of business in India as on August 14, 2013, the interest rate ceilin
Aug 19, 2013
RRBs/Scheduled StCBs - FCNR (B)/NRE deposits - Exemption from Maintenance of CRR/SLR
RBI/2013-14/190 RPCD.CO.RRB/RCB.BC.No. 20 /03.05.33/2013-14 August 19, 2013 All Regional Rural Banks/ Scheduled State Cooperative Banks Dear Sir, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – FCNR(B)/NRE deposits – exemption from maintenance of CRR/SLR @@NBSP@@ At present, banks are required to include all Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank [FCNR (B)] and Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) deposit liabilitie
RBI/2013-14/190 RPCD.CO.RRB/RCB.BC.No. 20 /03.05.33/2013-14 August 19, 2013 All Regional Rural Banks/ Scheduled State Cooperative Banks Dear Sir, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – FCNR(B)/NRE deposits – exemption from maintenance of CRR/SLR @@NBSP@@ At present, banks are required to include all Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank [FCNR (B)] and Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) deposit liabilitie
Aug 07, 2013
StCBs/CCBs - Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 - Compliance
RBI/2013-14/174 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No.19/07.51.010/2013-14 August 07, 2013 The Chairman All State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs and CCBs) Dear Sir, Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 – Compliance Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.44/07.40.06/2009-10 dated December 01, 2009 advising StCBs and CCBs that in terms of Section 15(1) of Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005, every credit institution has to become a member of at
RBI/2013-14/174 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No.19/07.51.010/2013-14 August 07, 2013 The Chairman All State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs and CCBs) Dear Sir, Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 – Compliance Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.44/07.40.06/2009-10 dated December 01, 2009 advising StCBs and CCBs that in terms of Section 15(1) of Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005, every credit institution has to become a member of at
Aug 07, 2013
RRBs - Frontloading of branches in unbanked rural areas
RBI/2013-14/175 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.18/03.05.33/2013-14 August 7, 2013 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Frontloading of branches in unbanked rural areas Please refer to paragraph 96 of Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 (extract enclosed) on the above subject. As stated therein, branch expansion in rural areas is essential to address the existing asymmetries in achieving financial inclusion. 2. With the objective of increasing banking penetration and finan
RBI/2013-14/175 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.18/03.05.33/2013-14 August 7, 2013 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Frontloading of branches in unbanked rural areas Please refer to paragraph 96 of Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 (extract enclosed) on the above subject. As stated therein, branch expansion in rural areas is essential to address the existing asymmetries in achieving financial inclusion. 2. With the objective of increasing banking penetration and finan
Jul 31, 2013
RRBs - Recommendations of Damodaran Committee on Customer Service in Banks- Uniformity in Intersol Charges
RBI/2013-14/166 RPCD.RRB.BC.No.17/03.05.33/2013-14 July 31, 2013 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/ Madam Recommendations of Damodaran Committee on Customer Service in Banks- Uniformity in Intersol Charges Please refer to announcement made in Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 on May 3, 2013 on ‘Recommendations of Damodaran Committee- Uniformity in Intersol Charges’. 2. With the introduction of Core Banking Solution (CBS), it is expected that customers of RRBs would be
RBI/2013-14/166 RPCD.RRB.BC.No.17/03.05.33/2013-14 July 31, 2013 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/ Madam Recommendations of Damodaran Committee on Customer Service in Banks- Uniformity in Intersol Charges Please refer to announcement made in Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 on May 3, 2013 on ‘Recommendations of Damodaran Committee- Uniformity in Intersol Charges’. 2. With the introduction of Core Banking Solution (CBS), it is expected that customers of RRBs would be
Jul 30, 2013
Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates of the UNSCR 1988(2011) Sanctions List
RBI/2013-14/165 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.1209/07.51.019/2013-14 July 30, 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 1988(2011) Sanctions List Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.4545/07.02.12/2012-13 dated October 30, 2012 on the captioned subject. We have since received from Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, UNP
RBI/2013-14/165 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.1209/07.51.019/2013-14 July 30, 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 1988(2011) Sanctions List Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.4545/07.02.12/2012-13 dated October 30, 2012 on the captioned subject. We have since received from Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, UNP
Jul 25, 2013
RRBs/StCBs/DCCBs - KYC Norms /AML Standards/Combating Financing of Terrorism/Obligation of banks under PMLA, 2002 - Simplifying Norms for Periodical Updation of KYC
RBI/2013-14/161 RPCD.RRB.RCB.BC.No.84/07.51.018/2013-14 July 25, 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 Periodical Updation of KYC Please refer to paragraph 4 of our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BC. 50/0
RBI/2013-14/161 RPCD.RRB.RCB.BC.No.84/07.51.018/2013-14 July 25, 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 Periodical Updation of KYC Please refer to paragraph 4 of our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BC. 50/0
Jul 24, 2013
StCBs/RRBs - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement
RBI/2013-14/160 RPCD.CO.RRB.No. 16/03.05.33/2013-14 July 24, 2013 All Scheduled State Cooperative Banks/ Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to Press Release 2013-2014/154 dated July 23, 2013 announcing additional measures to address exchange market volatility. 2. As mentioned therein, currently, banks are allowed to maintain a minimum of 70 per
RBI/2013-14/160 RPCD.CO.RRB.No. 16/03.05.33/2013-14 July 24, 2013 All Scheduled State Cooperative Banks/ Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to Press Release 2013-2014/154 dated July 23, 2013 announcing additional measures to address exchange market volatility. 2. As mentioned therein, currently, banks are allowed to maintain a minimum of 70 per
Jul 24, 2013
Priority Sector Lending Reporting - Definition of “disbursement”
RBI/2013-14/156 RPCD.CO.Plan. BC 15/04.09.01/2013-14 July 24, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam/Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending Reporting – Definition of “disbursement” Please refer to the circular RPCD.CO.Plan. BC 56/04.09.01/2012-13 dated January 7, 2013 on Priority Sector Lending –Revised Reporting System. 2. Disbursement to be reported in the monthly and yearly re
RBI/2013-14/156 RPCD.CO.Plan. BC 15/04.09.01/2013-14 July 24, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam/Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending Reporting – Definition of “disbursement” Please refer to the circular RPCD.CO.Plan. BC 56/04.09.01/2012-13 dated January 7, 2013 on Priority Sector Lending –Revised Reporting System. 2. Disbursement to be reported in the monthly and yearly re
Jul 24, 2013
Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 - Compliance
RBI/2013-14/157 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.14/03.05.33/2013-14 July 23, 2013 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Dear Sir, Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 – Compliance Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.32/03.05.33/2009-10 dated October 20, 2009 advising RRBs, that in terms of Section 15(1) of Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act 2005, every credit institution has to become a member of at least one Credit Information Company withi
RBI/2013-14/157 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.14/03.05.33/2013-14 July 23, 2013 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Dear Sir, Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 – Compliance Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.32/03.05.33/2009-10 dated October 20, 2009 advising RRBs, that in terms of Section 15(1) of Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act 2005, every credit institution has to become a member of at least one Credit Information Company withi
Jul 19, 2013
RRBs - Bank Rate increased
RBI/2013-14/146 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No.13/03.05.33/2013-14 July 15 , 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate As announced in the Press Release 2013-14/100 dated July 15, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 200 basis points from 8.25 per cent to 10.25 per cent with effect from July 15, 2013. 2. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which are specifi
RBI/2013-14/146 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No.13/03.05.33/2013-14 July 15 , 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate As announced in the Press Release 2013-14/100 dated July 15, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 200 basis points from 8.25 per cent to 10.25 per cent with effect from July 15, 2013. 2. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which are specifi
Jul 11, 2013
Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility in districts of Metropolitan Areas
RBI/2013-14/130 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No.12/02.08.001/2013-14 July 11, 2013 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility in districts of Metropolitan Areas Please refer to paragraph 70 of Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14, in terms of which it was decided to bring all districts in metropolitan areas under the fold of the lead bank scheme. 2. Accordingly, it has been decided to assign the lead bank responsibility
RBI/2013-14/130 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No.12/02.08.001/2013-14 July 11, 2013 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility in districts of Metropolitan Areas Please refer to paragraph 70 of Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14, in terms of which it was decided to bring all districts in metropolitan areas under the fold of the lead bank scheme. 2. Accordingly, it has been decided to assign the lead bank responsibility
Jul 09, 2013
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme
RBI/2013-14/129 RPCD.CO. LBS.BC.No.11/02.01.001/2013-14 July 9, 2013 To CMDs of all SLBC Convenor banks and Lead banks Dear Sir, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme A workshop on DBT Scheme was recently held in Mysore which was interalia attended by Chairman, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Finance Secretaries of select States, Top Management of Reserve Bank of India and bankers from the State of Karnataka. While reviewing the progress of seeding of
RBI/2013-14/129 RPCD.CO. LBS.BC.No.11/02.01.001/2013-14 July 9, 2013 To CMDs of all SLBC Convenor banks and Lead banks Dear Sir, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme A workshop on DBT Scheme was recently held in Mysore which was interalia attended by Chairman, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Finance Secretaries of select States, Top Management of Reserve Bank of India and bankers from the State of Karnataka. While reviewing the progress of seeding of
Jul 05, 2013
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Standards
RBI/2013-14/123 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 342/07.51.018/2013-14 July 05, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Standards Please refer to our letter RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.9753/07.51.018/ 2012-13 dated March 15, 2013 on risks arising from the deficiencies in AML/CFT regime of certain jurisdictions. 2. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has
RBI/2013-14/123 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 342/07.51.018/2013-14 July 05, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Standards Please refer to our letter RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.9753/07.51.018/ 2012-13 dated March 15, 2013 on risks arising from the deficiencies in AML/CFT regime of certain jurisdictions. 2. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has
Jun 27, 2013
Priority Sector Lending- Restructuring of SGSY as National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) - Aajeevika
RBI/2012-13/559 RPCD. GSSD. CO. No 81/ 09.01.03/2012-13 June 27, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Including Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending- Restructuring of SGSY as National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) - Aajeevika Please refer to The Master Circular RPCD. GSSD. BC. No.1/09.01.01/2012 – 13 dated July 2, 2012 on Priority Sector Lending- Special Programmes - Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY). 1. Back
RBI/2012-13/559 RPCD. GSSD. CO. No 81/ 09.01.03/2012-13 June 27, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Including Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending- Restructuring of SGSY as National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) - Aajeevika Please refer to The Master Circular RPCD. GSSD. BC. No.1/09.01.01/2012 – 13 dated July 2, 2012 on Priority Sector Lending- Special Programmes - Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY). 1. Back
Jun 27, 2013
Priority Sector Lending-Targets and Classification-Bank loans to MFIs for on-lending-Amendment in income generation criteria
RBI/2012-13/558 RPCD.CO.Plan.BC 80/04.09.01/2012-13 June 27, 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-Bank loans to MFIs for on-lending- Amendment in income generation criteria Please refer to Paragraph VIII (a) of circular No. RPCD.CO.Plan. BC.13/04.09.01/2012-13 dated July 20, 2012 on Priority Sector Lending-Target
RBI/2012-13/558 RPCD.CO.Plan.BC 80/04.09.01/2012-13 June 27, 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-Bank loans to MFIs for on-lending- Amendment in income generation criteria Please refer to Paragraph VIII (a) of circular No. RPCD.CO.Plan. BC.13/04.09.01/2012-13 dated July 20, 2012 on Priority Sector Lending-Target
Jun 25, 2013
Acknowledgement by RRBs at the time of submission of Form 15-G / 15-H
RBI/2012-13/542 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No. 78/03.05.33/2012-13 June 24, 2013 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Acknowledgement by RRBs at the time of submission of Form 15-G / 15-H As you are aware RRBs are not required to deduct TDS from depositors who submit declaration in Form 15-G/15-H under Income Tax Rules, 1962. However, it has been brought to our notice that despite submission of Form 15-G/15-H by customers, RRBs are deducting tax at source, at times, causing i
RBI/2012-13/542 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No. 78/03.05.33/2012-13 June 24, 2013 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Acknowledgement by RRBs at the time of submission of Form 15-G / 15-H As you are aware RRBs are not required to deduct TDS from depositors who submit declaration in Form 15-G/15-H under Income Tax Rules, 1962. However, it has been brought to our notice that despite submission of Form 15-G/15-H by customers, RRBs are deducting tax at source, at times, causing i
Jun 25, 2013
RRBs - Lending against Gold
RBI/2012-13/541 RPCD. RRB. BC. No. 79/03.05.33/2012-13 June 25, 2013 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam Lending against Gold Please refer to paragraph 98 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 announced on May 3, 2013 on lending against gold, proposing to restrict the facility of advances against the security of gold coins per customer to gold coins weighing up to 50 gms. 2. As per extant instructions contained in our circular DBOD.Leg.BC.95/C.124 (P) - 78 date
RBI/2012-13/541 RPCD. RRB. BC. No. 79/03.05.33/2012-13 June 25, 2013 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam Lending against Gold Please refer to paragraph 98 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 announced on May 3, 2013 on lending against gold, proposing to restrict the facility of advances against the security of gold coins per customer to gold coins weighing up to 50 gms. 2. As per extant instructions contained in our circular DBOD.Leg.BC.95/C.124 (P) - 78 date
Jun 06, 2013
Lending against gold
RBI/2012-13/522 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No. 77 /07.51.014/2012-13 June 06, 2013 The CEOs of all State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Lending against gold Please refer to paragraph 98 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 announced on May 3, 2013 (extract enclosed) on lending against gold, proposing to restrict the facility of advances against the security of gold coins per customer to gold coins weighing up to 50 grams. 2. State/Central co-operative banks are curr
RBI/2012-13/522 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No. 77 /07.51.014/2012-13 June 06, 2013 The CEOs of all State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Lending against gold Please refer to paragraph 98 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 announced on May 3, 2013 (extract enclosed) on lending against gold, proposing to restrict the facility of advances against the security of gold coins per customer to gold coins weighing up to 50 grams. 2. State/Central co-operative banks are curr
Jun 04, 2013
Know Your Customer (KYC)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Guidelines - Unique Customer Identification Code (UCIC) for banks’ customers in India
RBI/2012-13/521 RPCD.RCB.RRB.AML.BC.No. 76/07.51.018/2012-13 June 04, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Guidelines - Unique Customer Identification Code (UCIC) for banks’ customers in India Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No.82/03.05.33(E)/2011-12 dated June 11, 2012, on the captioned sub
RBI/2012-13/521 RPCD.RCB.RRB.AML.BC.No. 76/07.51.018/2012-13 June 04, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Guidelines - Unique Customer Identification Code (UCIC) for banks’ customers in India Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No.82/03.05.33(E)/2011-12 dated June 11, 2012, on the captioned sub
May 10, 2013
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme - Implementation
RBI/2012-13/498 RPCD.CO. LBS.BC.No. 75/02.01.001/2012-13 May 10, 2013 To CMDs of all SLBC Convenor banks and Lead banks Dear Sir, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme - Implementation Please refer to the paragraph 67 of the Monetary Policy Statement for 2013-14 announced on May 3, 2013. DBT is being rolled out in a phased manner with 43 districts taken up in the first phase from January 1, 2013 and will be extended to 78 more districts from July 1, 2013. Eventually, a
RBI/2012-13/498 RPCD.CO. LBS.BC.No. 75/02.01.001/2012-13 May 10, 2013 To CMDs of all SLBC Convenor banks and Lead banks Dear Sir, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme - Implementation Please refer to the paragraph 67 of the Monetary Policy Statement for 2013-14 announced on May 3, 2013. DBT is being rolled out in a phased manner with 43 districts taken up in the first phase from January 1, 2013 and will be extended to 78 more districts from July 1, 2013. Eventually, a
May 09, 2013
Structured Mechanism for monitoring the credit growth to the MSE sector
RBI / 2012-13/495 RPCD. MSME&NFS. BC.No. 74 /06.02.31/2012-13 May 9, 2013 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam, Structured Mechanism for monitoring the credit growth to the MSE sector In view of the concerns emerging from the deceleration in credit growth to the Micro and Small enterprises (MSEs), there is a need for a structured monitoring mechanism to be put in pl
RBI / 2012-13/495 RPCD. MSME&NFS. BC.No. 74 /06.02.31/2012-13 May 9, 2013 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam, Structured Mechanism for monitoring the credit growth to the MSE sector In view of the concerns emerging from the deceleration in credit growth to the Micro and Small enterprises (MSEs), there is a need for a structured monitoring mechanism to be put in pl
May 03, 2013
Bank Rate
RBI/2012-13/492 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No.73 /03.05.33/2012-13 May 3, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate As announced in the Annual Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from 8.50 per cent to 8.25 per cent with effect from May 3, 2013. 2. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which are specifically linke
RBI/2012-13/492 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No.73 /03.05.33/2012-13 May 3, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate As announced in the Annual Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from 8.50 per cent to 8.25 per cent with effect from May 3, 2013. 2. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which are specifically linke
May 03, 2013
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
Apr 22, 2013
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
Apr 01, 2013
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
Mar 22, 2013
Priority Sector Lending - Treatment of Contingent Liabilities - Clarifications
RBI/2012-13/455 RPCD.CO.Plan. BC 70/04.09.01/2012-13 March 22, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam/Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending-Treatment of Contingent Liabilities – Clarifications It has come to notice that some banks have included contingent liabilities/off-balance sheet items as part of priority sector target achievement. In this connection, we clarify that this i
RBI/2012-13/455 RPCD.CO.Plan. BC 70/04.09.01/2012-13 March 22, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam/Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending-Treatment of Contingent Liabilities – Clarifications It has come to notice that some banks have included contingent liabilities/off-balance sheet items as part of priority sector target achievement. In this connection, we clarify that this i
Mar 19, 2013
Lead Bank Scheme - Strengthening of Monitoring Information System (MIS)
RBI/2012-13/450 RPCD. CO.LBS. BC. No. 68/02.01.001/2012-13 March 19, 2013 The Chairmen and Managing Directors SLBC Convenor banks/ Lead Banks Dear Sir, Lead Bank Scheme - Strengthening of Monitoring Information System (MIS) As you are aware that priority sector guidelines are being revised from time to time, the last major revision done in the year 2012. However, Annual Credit Plans of States and Districts continue to be prepared based on the old sub sector classifica
RBI/2012-13/450 RPCD. CO.LBS. BC. No. 68/02.01.001/2012-13 March 19, 2013 The Chairmen and Managing Directors SLBC Convenor banks/ Lead Banks Dear Sir, Lead Bank Scheme - Strengthening of Monitoring Information System (MIS) As you are aware that priority sector guidelines are being revised from time to time, the last major revision done in the year 2012. However, Annual Credit Plans of States and Districts continue to be prepared based on the old sub sector classifica
Mar 19, 2013
Bank Rate - RRBs/StCBs/DCCBs
RBI/2012-13/452 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No. 69 /03.05.33/2012-13 March 19, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate As announced in the Mid Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2012-13, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from 8.75 per cent to 8.50 per cent with effect from March 19, 2013. 2. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which are specif
RBI/2012-13/452 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No. 69 /03.05.33/2012-13 March 19, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate As announced in the Mid Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2012-13, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from 8.75 per cent to 8.50 per cent with effect from March 19, 2013. 2. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which are specif
Mar 15, 2013
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Standards
RBI/2012-13/443 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 9753/07.51.018/2012-13 March 15, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Standards Please refer to our letter RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 6163/07.51.018/2012-13 dated December 17, 2012 on risks arising from the deficiencies in AML/CFT regime of certain jurisdictions. 2. Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
RBI/2012-13/443 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 9753/07.51.018/2012-13 March 15, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Standards Please refer to our letter RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 6163/07.51.018/2012-13 dated December 17, 2012 on risks arising from the deficiencies in AML/CFT regime of certain jurisdictions. 2. Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Mar 06, 2013
Performance Audit of Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008
RBI/2012-13/430 RPCD.CO.FSD. No. BC. 67/05.04.02/2012-13 March 6, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks & Local Area Banks Madam/Dear Sir, PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF AGRICULTURAL DEBT WAIVER AND DEBT RELIEF SCHEME, 2008 Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.FSD. No. BC.58/05.04.02/2012-13 dated January 14, 2013 on the above subject. Considering the serious nature of observations made by the Comptroller and Auditor Ge
RBI/2012-13/430 RPCD.CO.FSD. No. BC. 67/05.04.02/2012-13 March 6, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks & Local Area Banks Madam/Dear Sir, PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF AGRICULTURAL DEBT WAIVER AND DEBT RELIEF SCHEME, 2008 Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.FSD. No. BC.58/05.04.02/2012-13 dated January 14, 2013 on the above subject. Considering the serious nature of observations made by the Comptroller and Auditor Ge
Mar 01, 2013
Formation of four new districts in Tripura State - Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility
RBI/2012-13/425 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No.66 /02.08.001/2012-13 March 1, 2013 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Lead Banks Dear Sir, Formation of four new districts in Tripura State- Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility The Revenue Department, Government of Tripura vide their Gazette Notifications No.F.4 (62)-RCC/11 dated November 8, 2011 have notified the formation of four new districts in the State of Tripura viz. Khowai, Sepahijala, Gomati and Unakoti. It has bee
RBI/2012-13/425 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No.66 /02.08.001/2012-13 March 1, 2013 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Lead Banks Dear Sir, Formation of four new districts in Tripura State- Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility The Revenue Department, Government of Tripura vide their Gazette Notifications No.F.4 (62)-RCC/11 dated November 8, 2011 have notified the formation of four new districts in the State of Tripura viz. Khowai, Sepahijala, Gomati and Unakoti. It has bee
Feb 27, 2013
Change in SLBC responsibility for Jharkhand from Allahabad bank to Bank of India
RBI/2012-13/421 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC. No. 65 /02.13.001/2012-13 February 27, 2013 The Chairmen and Managing Directors SLBC Convenor banks Dear Sir, Change in SLBC responsibility for Jharkhand from ALLAHABAD BANK to BANK OF INDIA It has been decided to change the responsibility of State Level Bankers' Committee (SLBC) Convenor bank for the State of Jharkhand from Allahabad Bank to Bank of India. Accordingly, it may kindly be noted that SLBC Convenor bank for the State of Jha
RBI/2012-13/421 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC. No. 65 /02.13.001/2012-13 February 27, 2013 The Chairmen and Managing Directors SLBC Convenor banks Dear Sir, Change in SLBC responsibility for Jharkhand from ALLAHABAD BANK to BANK OF INDIA It has been decided to change the responsibility of State Level Bankers' Committee (SLBC) Convenor bank for the State of Jharkhand from Allahabad Bank to Bank of India. Accordingly, it may kindly be noted that SLBC Convenor bank for the State of Jha
Feb 07, 2013
Bank Finance for Purchase of Gold
RBI/2012-13/413 RPCD.RCB.BC.No. 64/07.51.014/2012-13 February 07, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all State and Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Bank Finance for Purchase of Gold State and Central Co-operative Banks grant loans for various purposes against the security of gold / gold ornaments as part of their lending policy. 2. In terms of announcements made in paragraph 102 and 103 (extract enclosed) of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2012-13 on
RBI/2012-13/413 RPCD.RCB.BC.No. 64/07.51.014/2012-13 February 07, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all State and Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Bank Finance for Purchase of Gold State and Central Co-operative Banks grant loans for various purposes against the security of gold / gold ornaments as part of their lending policy. 2. In terms of announcements made in paragraph 102 and 103 (extract enclosed) of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2012-13 on
Jan 31, 2013
Financial Literacy Material
RBI/2012-13/408 RPCD.FLC.No.7641/12.01.018/2012-13 January 31, 2013 To Chairman/CMDs of Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir Financial Literacy Material Please refer to our circular RPCD.FLC.No.12452/12.01.018/2011-12 dated June 6, 2012 regarding revised guidelines on the Financial Literacy Centres (FLC), in terms of which it was advised that FLCs and all the rural branches of scheduled commercial banks should scale up financial literacy efforts throug
RBI/2012-13/408 RPCD.FLC.No.7641/12.01.018/2012-13 January 31, 2013 To Chairman/CMDs of Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir Financial Literacy Material Please refer to our circular RPCD.FLC.No.12452/12.01.018/2011-12 dated June 6, 2012 regarding revised guidelines on the Financial Literacy Centres (FLC), in terms of which it was advised that FLCs and all the rural branches of scheduled commercial banks should scale up financial literacy efforts throug
Jan 31, 2013
RRBs/StCBs/DCCBs - KYC Norms /AML Standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism/Obligation of banks under PMLA, 2002
RBI/2012-13/410 RPCD.RRB.RCB.BC.No. 63 /07.51.018/2012-13 January 30, 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 Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.6097/07.51.018/ 2012-13 dated December 13, 2012 on simplificat
RBI/2012-13/410 RPCD.RRB.RCB.BC.No. 63 /07.51.018/2012-13 January 30, 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 Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.6097/07.51.018/ 2012-13 dated December 13, 2012 on simplificat
Jan 30, 2013
StCBs/RRBs - Maintenance of CRR
RBI/2012-13/406 RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No. 61/03.05.33/2012-13 January 29, 2013 All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks / Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Maintenance of CRR Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.39/03.05.33/2012-13 dated October 30, 2012, on the captioned subject. 2. @@NBSP@@As set out in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2012-2013/1267 dated January 29, 2013, it has been decided to reduce th
RBI/2012-13/406 RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No. 61/03.05.33/2012-13 January 29, 2013 All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks / Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Maintenance of CRR Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.39/03.05.33/2012-13 dated October 30, 2012, on the captioned subject. 2. @@NBSP@@As set out in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2012-2013/1267 dated January 29, 2013, it has been decided to reduce th
Jan 30, 2013
StCBs/RRBs - Bank Rate
RBI/2012-13/407 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No.62/03.05.33/2012-13 January 29, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Bank Rate As announced in the Third Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2012-13, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from 9.00 per cent to 8.75 per cent with effect from January 29, 2013. 2. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which are specific
RBI/2012-13/407 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No.62/03.05.33/2012-13 January 29, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Bank Rate As announced in the Third Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2012-13, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from 9.00 per cent to 8.75 per cent with effect from January 29, 2013. 2. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which are specific
Jan 22, 2013
KYC norms /AML Standards/CFT/Obligation of banks under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002
RBI/2012-13/388 RPCD.RRB.RCB.BC.No. 59 /07.51.018/2012-13 January 22, 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 Please refer to paragraph 3 of our circular RPCD.AML.BC.No.80/07.40.00/2004-05 dated February 18, 2005 on 'Know Y
RBI/2012-13/388 RPCD.RRB.RCB.BC.No. 59 /07.51.018/2012-13 January 22, 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 Please refer to paragraph 3 of our circular RPCD.AML.BC.No.80/07.40.00/2004-05 dated February 18, 2005 on 'Know Y
Jan 14, 2013
Performance Audit of Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008
RBI/2012-13/377 RPCD.CO.FSD. No. BC. 58/05.04.02/2012-13 January 14, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks & Local Area Banks Madam/Dear Sir, PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF AGRICULTURAL DEBT WAIVER AND DEBT RELIEF SCHEME, 2008 As you are aware, the Performance Audit of the Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme (ADWDRS), 2008 is being undertaken by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).@@NBSP@
RBI/2012-13/377 RPCD.CO.FSD. No. BC. 58/05.04.02/2012-13 January 14, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks & Local Area Banks Madam/Dear Sir, PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF AGRICULTURAL DEBT WAIVER AND DEBT RELIEF SCHEME, 2008 As you are aware, the Performance Audit of the Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme (ADWDRS), 2008 is being undertaken by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).@@NBSP@
Jan 10, 2013
Formation of new District in the State of Arunachal Pradesh - Allotment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2012-13/370 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 57/02.08.001/2012-13 January 10, 2013 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Formation of new District in the State of Arunachal Pradesh - Allotment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Arunachal Pradesh vide Gazette Notification No. 200, Vol XVIII dated December 9, 2011 had notified the formation of one new district viz. Longding in Arunachal Pradesh State. It has been decided to assign the lea
RBI/2012-13/370 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 57/02.08.001/2012-13 January 10, 2013 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Formation of new District in the State of Arunachal Pradesh - Allotment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Arunachal Pradesh vide Gazette Notification No. 200, Vol XVIII dated December 9, 2011 had notified the formation of one new district viz. Longding in Arunachal Pradesh State. It has been decided to assign the lea
Jan 07, 2013
Priority Sector Lending - Revised Reporting System
RBI/2012-13/364 RPCD.CO.Plan. BC 56/04.09.01/2012-13 January 07, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam/Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending - Revised Reporting System Please refer to the revised priority sector guidelines issued vide circular RPCD.CO. Plan. BC.13/04.09.01/2012-13 dated July 20, 2012 wherein it was advised that separate guidelines relating to priority sector da
RBI/2012-13/364 RPCD.CO.Plan. BC 56/04.09.01/2012-13 January 07, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam/Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending - Revised Reporting System Please refer to the revised priority sector guidelines issued vide circular RPCD.CO. Plan. BC.13/04.09.01/2012-13 dated July 20, 2012 wherein it was advised that separate guidelines relating to priority sector da
Dec 24, 2012
The Co-operative Banks (Nomination) Rules, 1985 - Clarifications
RBI/2012-13/348 RPCD.CO. RCB.BC.No. 53/07.51.010/2012-13 December 24, 2012 The Chairmen / CEOs of all State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, The Co-operative Banks (Nomination) Rules, 1985 - Clarifications As you are aware, the Co-operative Banks (Nomination) Rules, 1985 have been framed in exercise of powers conferred under Section 52, read with Sections 45-ZA, 45-ZC, 45-ZE and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (10 of 1949). The nomination forms fo
RBI/2012-13/348 RPCD.CO. RCB.BC.No. 53/07.51.010/2012-13 December 24, 2012 The Chairmen / CEOs of all State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, The Co-operative Banks (Nomination) Rules, 1985 - Clarifications As you are aware, the Co-operative Banks (Nomination) Rules, 1985 have been framed in exercise of powers conferred under Section 52, read with Sections 45-ZA, 45-ZC, 45-ZE and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (10 of 1949). The nomination forms fo
Dec 17, 2012
RRBs/StCBs/DCCBs - Anti Money Laundering/Combating of Financing of Terrorism - Standards
RBI/2012-13/340 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 6163/07.51.018/2012-13 December 17, 2012 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Anti Money Laundering (AML)/ Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Standards Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.838/03.05.28(A)/2012-13 dated July 30, 2012 on risks arising from the deficiencies in AML/CFT regime of certain jurisdictions. 2. Financial Action Task Force h
RBI/2012-13/340 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 6163/07.51.018/2012-13 December 17, 2012 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Anti Money Laundering (AML)/ Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Standards Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.838/03.05.28(A)/2012-13 dated July 30, 2012 on risks arising from the deficiencies in AML/CFT regime of certain jurisdictions. 2. Financial Action Task Force h
Dec 14, 2012
RRBs - The Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 1985 - Clarifications
RBI/2012-13/333 RPCD.RRB.BC.No. 51/ 03.05.33/2012-13 December 12, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir The Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 1985 - Clarifications 1. Witness in nomination forms As you are aware, the Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 1985 have been framed in exercise of powers conferred by Section 52 read with Sections 45ZA, 45ZC and 45ZE of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The nomination forms (DA1, DA2 and DA3) have also been prescribed in
RBI/2012-13/333 RPCD.RRB.BC.No. 51/ 03.05.33/2012-13 December 12, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir The Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 1985 - Clarifications 1. Witness in nomination forms As you are aware, the Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 1985 have been framed in exercise of powers conferred by Section 52 read with Sections 45ZA, 45ZC and 45ZE of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The nomination forms (DA1, DA2 and DA3) have also been prescribed in
Dec 14, 2012
RRBs - Conversion of Term Deposits, Daily Deposits or Recurring Deposits for Reinvestment in Term Deposits
RBI /2012-13/334 RPCD.RRB.BC.No.52/03.05.33/2012-13 December 14, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam Conversion of Term Deposits, Daily Deposits or Recurring Deposits for Reinvestment in Term Deposits by Regional Rural Banks As per extant instructions on Interest Rates on Deposits, RRBs on request from the depositor, should allow closure of a term deposit, a deposit in the form of daily deposit or recurring deposit, to enable the depositor to immediately rein
RBI /2012-13/334 RPCD.RRB.BC.No.52/03.05.33/2012-13 December 14, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam Conversion of Term Deposits, Daily Deposits or Recurring Deposits for Reinvestment in Term Deposits by Regional Rural Banks As per extant instructions on Interest Rates on Deposits, RRBs on request from the depositor, should allow closure of a term deposit, a deposit in the form of daily deposit or recurring deposit, to enable the depositor to immediately rein
Dec 13, 2012
KYC norms /AML Standards/CFT/Obligation of banks under PMLA, 2002
RBI/2012-13/331 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 6097/7.51.018/2012-13 December 13, 2012 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 Please refer to our circulars RPCD.No.RRB.BC.81/03.05.33(E)/2004-05 dated February 18, 2005 and RPCD.AML.BC.No
RBI/2012-13/331 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 6097/7.51.018/2012-13 December 13, 2012 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 Please refer to our circulars RPCD.No.RRB.BC.81/03.05.33(E)/2004-05 dated February 18, 2005 and RPCD.AML.BC.No
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