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Oct 09, 2007
Opening of Controlling Offices by amalgamated RRBs
RBI/2007-2008/156 RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BC.28/03.05.90-A/2007-08 October 9, 2007 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Opening of Controlling Offices by amalgamated RRBs Please refer to paragraph 2.4 of our Master Circular RPCD.CO.RRB. No. BL. BC.09 / 03.05.90-A / 2007-08 dated July 2, 2007. On a review, it has been decided that in partial modification of the instructions contained therein, the Empowered Committee may, taking into account the local conditions and the financials
RBI/2007-2008/156 RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BC.28/03.05.90-A/2007-08 October 9, 2007 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Opening of Controlling Offices by amalgamated RRBs Please refer to paragraph 2.4 of our Master Circular RPCD.CO.RRB. No. BL. BC.09 / 03.05.90-A / 2007-08 dated July 2, 2007. On a review, it has been decided that in partial modification of the instructions contained therein, the Empowered Committee may, taking into account the local conditions and the financials
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Oct 01, 2007
PMRY - Cut-Off date for disbursement for cases relating to milch animals extended
RBI/2007-2008/150RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 26 /09.04.01/ 2007 –2008October 01, 2007The Chairman / Managing DirectorAll Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,PMRY - Cut-Off date for completion of disbursement for cases relating to milch animals under the Programme Year 2006 -2007 Please refer to our circular RBI / 2006-07/ 316 / RPCD. PLNFS .BC .No. 68 / 09.04.01/ 2006 – 2007 dated April 10, 2007. In partial modification of the circular, the Ministry of Mic
RBI/2007-2008/150RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 26 /09.04.01/ 2007 –2008October 01, 2007The Chairman / Managing DirectorAll Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,PMRY - Cut-Off date for completion of disbursement for cases relating to milch animals under the Programme Year 2006 -2007 Please refer to our circular RBI / 2006-07/ 316 / RPCD. PLNFS .BC .No. 68 / 09.04.01/ 2006 – 2007 dated April 10, 2007. In partial modification of the circular, the Ministry of Mic
Oct 01, 2007
Target under PMRY 2007-08 revised
RBI/2007-2008/151RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 27 /09.04.01/ 2007 –2008October 01, 2007 The Chairman / Managing DirectorAll Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Target under PMRY for the programme year 2007-2008 – Revision thereof Please refer to our circular RBI/2006-07/421/ RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 100/ 09.04.01/ 2006 –2007 dated May 29, 2007 on the captioned subject. The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India has since decided to e
RBI/2007-2008/151RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 27 /09.04.01/ 2007 –2008October 01, 2007 The Chairman / Managing DirectorAll Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Target under PMRY for the programme year 2007-2008 – Revision thereof Please refer to our circular RBI/2006-07/421/ RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 100/ 09.04.01/ 2006 –2007 dated May 29, 2007 on the captioned subject. The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India has since decided to e
Sep 21, 2007
RRBs - Master Circular on Branch Licencing modified
RBI/2007-2008/144 RPCD.CO. RRB. No. BC. 25/03.05.90-A /2007-08 September 21, 2007 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Opening, shifting, merger and conversion of branches of RRBs- Dispensing with Service Area Obligations Please refer to paragraphs 3.1, 3.2, 9 and 10 of our Master Circular RPCD.CO.RRB. No. BL. BC.09 /03.05.90-A/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007. As the restrictive provisions of Service Area Approach have been dispensed with, it has been decided to modify the a
RBI/2007-2008/144 RPCD.CO. RRB. No. BC. 25/03.05.90-A /2007-08 September 21, 2007 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Opening, shifting, merger and conversion of branches of RRBs- Dispensing with Service Area Obligations Please refer to paragraphs 3.1, 3.2, 9 and 10 of our Master Circular RPCD.CO.RRB. No. BL. BC.09 /03.05.90-A/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007. As the restrictive provisions of Service Area Approach have been dispensed with, it has been decided to modify the a
Sep 13, 2007
Conversion of Satellite Offices into full-fledged branch - RRBs
RBI/2007-2008/136 RPCD.CO. RRB. No. BC.24 /03.05.90-A /2007-08 September 13, 2007 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Conversion of Satellite Offices into full-fledged branch - RRBs Please refer to paragraph 4 of our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No BL.BC.09 /03.05.90-A/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007 permitting RRBs to convert their existing loss making branches into satellite offices. With a view to providing better customer service in rural areas, it has been decided to allow RRB
RBI/2007-2008/136 RPCD.CO. RRB. No. BC.24 /03.05.90-A /2007-08 September 13, 2007 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Conversion of Satellite Offices into full-fledged branch - RRBs Please refer to paragraph 4 of our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No BL.BC.09 /03.05.90-A/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007 permitting RRBs to convert their existing loss making branches into satellite offices. With a view to providing better customer service in rural areas, it has been decided to allow RRB
Sep 12, 2007
Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility in J&K
RBI/2007-08/ 135 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 23 /02.08.01/2007-08 September 12, 2007 The ChairmanAll Lead Banks (As per list)Dear Sir, Formation of new districts in Jammu & Kashmir State – Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility Please refer to our Circular No. RPCD.CO.LBS.No. 9578/02.08.01/2006-07 dated April 13, 2007, about the assignment of Lead Bank responsibility on temporary basis in eight newly created districts viz. Ganderbal, Bandipur, Shopian, Kulgam, Samba, Reasi
RBI/2007-08/ 135 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 23 /02.08.01/2007-08 September 12, 2007 The ChairmanAll Lead Banks (As per list)Dear Sir, Formation of new districts in Jammu & Kashmir State – Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility Please refer to our Circular No. RPCD.CO.LBS.No. 9578/02.08.01/2006-07 dated April 13, 2007, about the assignment of Lead Bank responsibility on temporary basis in eight newly created districts viz. Ganderbal, Bandipur, Shopian, Kulgam, Samba, Reasi
Sep 04, 2007
Opening of Extension Counters by RRBs
RBI/2007-2008/131RPCD.CO. RRB. No. BC.22 /03.05.90-A /2007-08September 4, 2007All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir,Opening of Extension Counters by RRBsPlease refer to paragraph 5 of our circular RPCD.CO.RRB. No. BL. BC.09 /03.05.90-A/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007 on the captioned subject. With a view to providing further liberalisation in the matter, it has been decided to allow RRBs to set up Extension Counters at places of worship and market places. The condition of bein
RBI/2007-2008/131RPCD.CO. RRB. No. BC.22 /03.05.90-A /2007-08September 4, 2007All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir,Opening of Extension Counters by RRBsPlease refer to paragraph 5 of our circular RPCD.CO.RRB. No. BL. BC.09 /03.05.90-A/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007 on the captioned subject. With a view to providing further liberalisation in the matter, it has been decided to allow RRBs to set up Extension Counters at places of worship and market places. The condition of bein
Sep 03, 2007
Reporting Format for Priority Sector Lending Revised
RBI/2007-2008/129 RPCD.No.Plan.BC. 21 / 04.09.01/ 2007-08 September 3, 2007The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)]Dear Sir,Revised Guidelines on Lending to Priority Sector – Revised formats of half-yearly and yearly returns for reporting data on priority sector advancesPlease refer to our circular RPCD. No. Plan. CO. 84/04.09.01/2006-07 dated April 30, 2007 advising the revised guidelin
RBI/2007-2008/129 RPCD.No.Plan.BC. 21 / 04.09.01/ 2007-08 September 3, 2007The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)]Dear Sir,Revised Guidelines on Lending to Priority Sector – Revised formats of half-yearly and yearly returns for reporting data on priority sector advancesPlease refer to our circular RPCD. No. Plan. CO. 84/04.09.01/2006-07 dated April 30, 2007 advising the revised guidelin
Aug 22, 2007
Guidelines on Lending to Priority Sector - Revised
RBI/2007-2008/121 RPCD.@@NBSP@@ No. RRB.BC. 20 /03.05.33/2007-08 August 22, 2007 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Guidelines on Lending to Priority Sector – Revised As announced in the Reserve Bank's Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06, the prescriptions relating to priority sector lending have been modified and several new areas included from time to time. There is a view that enlargement of areas has resulted in loss of focus. There have also
RBI/2007-2008/121 RPCD.@@NBSP@@ No. RRB.BC. 20 /03.05.33/2007-08 August 22, 2007 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Guidelines on Lending to Priority Sector – Revised As announced in the Reserve Bank's Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06, the prescriptions relating to priority sector lending have been modified and several new areas included from time to time. There is a view that enlargement of areas has resulted in loss of focus. There have also
Aug 13, 2007
Priority Sector Advances- Loans for Housing Purposes
RBI/2007-2008/114 RPCD.CO.No RRB.BC.19 /03.05.33/2007-08 August 13, 2007 To All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Priority Sector Advances- Loans for Housing Purposes Please refer to our circular RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.92/06.11.01/ 2002-03 dated April 29, 2003 in terms of which RRBs, with the approval of their Boards, were permitted to extend direct finance to the housing sector up to Rs.10 lakh in rural and semi-urban areas as part of priority sector lending. In order to brin
RBI/2007-2008/114 RPCD.CO.No RRB.BC.19 /03.05.33/2007-08 August 13, 2007 To All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Priority Sector Advances- Loans for Housing Purposes Please refer to our circular RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.92/06.11.01/ 2002-03 dated April 29, 2003 in terms of which RRBs, with the approval of their Boards, were permitted to extend direct finance to the housing sector up to Rs.10 lakh in rural and semi-urban areas as part of priority sector lending. In order to brin
Aug 09, 2007
Monitoring Bank Advances To Priority Sectors - Special Returns I, II and III
RBI/2007-2008/113 RPCD. Stat.BC.No.18/11.01.04/2007-08 August @@NBSP@@09,@@NBSP@@ 2007 To The Chairman/Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Monitoring bank advances to priority sectors Special Returns I – Direct Finance to Agriculture and Allied activities (Outstanding as well as disbursement) as on the last reporting Friday of June(Annual) Special Return II – Recovery of agricultural advances as on the last repor
RBI/2007-2008/113 RPCD. Stat.BC.No.18/11.01.04/2007-08 August @@NBSP@@09,@@NBSP@@ 2007 To The Chairman/Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Monitoring bank advances to priority sectors Special Returns I – Direct Finance to Agriculture and Allied activities (Outstanding as well as disbursement) as on the last reporting Friday of June(Annual) Special Return II – Recovery of agricultural advances as on the last repor
Aug 01, 2007
Section 42 (1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)- Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RBI/2007-08/109 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.17/ 03.05.28(B)/2007-08 August 1, 2007 To All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 42 (1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)- Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.BC.72/03.05.28(B) /2006-2007 (RBI/2006-07/341) dated April 24, 2007 on the captioned subject. On a review of the current liquidity situation, it has been decided to increase Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) of all
RBI/2007-08/109 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.17/ 03.05.28(B)/2007-08 August 1, 2007 To All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 42 (1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)- Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.BC.72/03.05.28(B) /2006-2007 (RBI/2006-07/341) dated April 24, 2007 on the captioned subject. On a review of the current liquidity situation, it has been decided to increase Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) of all
Aug 01, 2007
Section 42(1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934-Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
RBI/2007-2008/108RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.15/07.02.01/2007-08August 1, 2007ToAll Scheduled State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir,Section 42(1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934-Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)Please refer to our Circular RBI/2006-2007/339 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.75/ 07.02.01/2006-07 dated April@@NBSP@@24, 2007 on the captioned subject. On a review of the current liquidity situation, it has been decided to increase cash reserve ratio (CRR) of Scheduled State Co-o
RBI/2007-2008/108RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.15/07.02.01/2007-08August 1, 2007ToAll Scheduled State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir,Section 42(1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934-Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)Please refer to our Circular RBI/2006-2007/339 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.75/ 07.02.01/2006-07 dated April@@NBSP@@24, 2007 on the captioned subject. On a review of the current liquidity situation, it has been decided to increase cash reserve ratio (CRR) of Scheduled State Co-o
Jul 16, 2007
Credit Flow to Minority Communities - Additional Districts
RBI/2007-2008/98RPCD.SP.BC.No.13/ 09.10.01 / 2007-08July 16, 2007The Chairman/ Managing DirectorsAll Scheduled Commercial BanksDear Sir,List of additional 18 Minority Concentrated Districts which are not included in the list of 103 Districts with substantial minority population circulated earlier. Please refer to Annex II of our Master Circular ref. RPCD.SP.BC. 12 / 09.10.01/2007-08 dated July 5, 2007 wherein we have enclosed a List of 103 Minority Concentrated Distri
RBI/2007-2008/98RPCD.SP.BC.No.13/ 09.10.01 / 2007-08July 16, 2007The Chairman/ Managing DirectorsAll Scheduled Commercial BanksDear Sir,List of additional 18 Minority Concentrated Districts which are not included in the list of 103 Districts with substantial minority population circulated earlier. Please refer to Annex II of our Master Circular ref. RPCD.SP.BC. 12 / 09.10.01/2007-08 dated July 5, 2007 wherein we have enclosed a List of 103 Minority Concentrated Distri
Jun 28, 2007
Authorisation to open/maintain NRO/NRE Accounts in rupees and to accept FCNR deposits
RBI/2006-2007/445RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BC..106 /03.05.33(C)/2006-07June 28, 2007All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Authorisation to open/maintain NRO/NRE Accounts in rupees and to accept FCNR deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.RRB.No.BC.89/03.05.33(C)/99-2000 dated April 28, 2000 on authorisation to RRBs to open and maintain non-resident accounts in rupees.2. As announced in the Union Budget for 2007-08, it has been decided to permit RRBs to accept FCNR (B) deposits.
RBI/2006-2007/445RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BC..106 /03.05.33(C)/2006-07June 28, 2007All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Authorisation to open/maintain NRO/NRE Accounts in rupees and to accept FCNR deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.RRB.No.BC.89/03.05.33(C)/99-2000 dated April 28, 2000 on authorisation to RRBs to open and maintain non-resident accounts in rupees.2. As announced in the Union Budget for 2007-08, it has been decided to permit RRBs to accept FCNR (B) deposits.
Jun 22, 2007
RRBs - Branch Licensing - Revised Instructions
RBI/2006-2007/443 RPCD.CO. RRB. No. BC. 105@@NBSP@@ /03.05.90-A /2006-07 June 22, 2007 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 23 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949-Master Circular on Branch Licensing - RRBs Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No BL.BC. 11 / 03. 05.90-A /2006-07 dated July 11, 2006 on on the captioned subject. 2. With a view to providing further liberalisation, it has been decided that RRBs may be allowed to set up Service Branches / Central Proc
RBI/2006-2007/443 RPCD.CO. RRB. No. BC. 105@@NBSP@@ /03.05.90-A /2006-07 June 22, 2007 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 23 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949-Master Circular on Branch Licensing - RRBs Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No BL.BC. 11 / 03. 05.90-A /2006-07 dated July 11, 2006 on on the captioned subject. 2. With a view to providing further liberalisation, it has been decided that RRBs may be allowed to set up Service Branches / Central Proc
Jun 20, 2007
Microfinance - Submission of progress reports
RBI/2006-2007/441 RPCD.CO.MFFI.BC.No. 103 /12.01.01/2006-07 June 20, 2007 The Chairman/Managing Director Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Microfinance - Submission of progress reports In terms of our circular RPCD.No.PL.62/04.09.01/99-2000 dated February 18, 2000 and paragraph 2(i) of Master Circular on Micro Credit RPCD.No.Plan. BC.05/04.09.22/2006-07 dated July 3, 2006, banks have been submitting progress reports unde
RBI/2006-2007/441 RPCD.CO.MFFI.BC.No. 103 /12.01.01/2006-07 June 20, 2007 The Chairman/Managing Director Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Microfinance - Submission of progress reports In terms of our circular RPCD.No.PL.62/04.09.01/99-2000 dated February 18, 2000 and paragraph 2(i) of Master Circular on Micro Credit RPCD.No.Plan. BC.05/04.09.22/2006-07 dated July 3, 2006, banks have been submitting progress reports unde
Jun 19, 2007
RRBs - Participation in consortium lending
RBI/2006-2007/440RPCD.CO No.RRB.BC.104/03.05.34/2006-07June 19, 2007 The ChairmenAll Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir,RRBs - Participation in consortium lendingWith a view to providing more business avenues and opportunities to RRBs for lending, it has been decided to permit them to participate in consortium lending, within the extant exposure limits, with their sponsor banks as also with other public sector banks and developmental financial institutions (DFIs), subject
RBI/2006-2007/440RPCD.CO No.RRB.BC.104/03.05.34/2006-07June 19, 2007 The ChairmenAll Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir,RRBs - Participation in consortium lendingWith a view to providing more business avenues and opportunities to RRBs for lending, it has been decided to permit them to participate in consortium lending, within the extant exposure limits, with their sponsor banks as also with other public sector banks and developmental financial institutions (DFIs), subject
Jun 15, 2007
RRBs - Branch Licensing - Revised Instructions
RBI/2006-2007/438RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BC.102/03.05.90-A/2006-07June 15, 2007All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Master Circular on Branch Licensing - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BL.BC/11/03.05.90-A/2006-07 dated July 11, 2006 on the above subject.2. With a view to encouraging RRBs to open branches in hitherto uncovered districts, it has been decided that the compliance with conditions
RBI/2006-2007/438RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BC.102/03.05.90-A/2006-07June 15, 2007All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Master Circular on Branch Licensing - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BL.BC/11/03.05.90-A/2006-07 dated July 11, 2006 on the above subject.2. With a view to encouraging RRBs to open branches in hitherto uncovered districts, it has been decided that the compliance with conditions
Jun 13, 2007
Revision of Differential Rate of Interest Scheme.
RBI/2006-2007/436RPCD. SP. BC. No 101 / 09. 07. 01/ 2006-07June13, 2007The Chairman / Managing DirectorsIndian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Revision of Differential Rate of Interest Scheme.As you are aware, Government of India had formulated in March, 1972 a scheme for extending financial assistance at concessional rate of interest @ 4% to selected low income groups for productive endeavours initially by public sector banks and then by private s
RBI/2006-2007/436RPCD. SP. BC. No 101 / 09. 07. 01/ 2006-07June13, 2007The Chairman / Managing DirectorsIndian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Revision of Differential Rate of Interest Scheme.As you are aware, Government of India had formulated in March, 1972 a scheme for extending financial assistance at concessional rate of interest @ 4% to selected low income groups for productive endeavours initially by public sector banks and then by private s
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