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Feb 23, 2006
Master Circular on Rates of Brokerage etc. for Relief/Savings Bonds
RBI/2005-20006/306 DGBA/CDD/13-01-299/ H-12660 /2005-06 February 23, 2006 The Chairman/Managing Director State Bank of India and Associate banks and 17 Nationalised banks The Managing Director ICICI/IDBI/HDFC/UTI Bank Ltd. Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. Dear Sir, Master Circular on Rates of Brokerage etc. for Relief/Savings Bonds The Department of Government and Bank Accounts, Central Office, RBI has been issuing instructions relating to brokerage rates for R
RBI/2005-20006/306 DGBA/CDD/13-01-299/ H-12660 /2005-06 February 23, 2006 The Chairman/Managing Director State Bank of India and Associate banks and 17 Nationalised banks The Managing Director ICICI/IDBI/HDFC/UTI Bank Ltd. Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. Dear Sir, Master Circular on Rates of Brokerage etc. for Relief/Savings Bonds The Department of Government and Bank Accounts, Central Office, RBI has been issuing instructions relating to brokerage rates for R
Jan 30, 2006
Master Circular - Disclosure in Balance Sheets
RBI. No/ 2005-06/290 DBOD.BP.BC No. 59 / 21.04.018/ 2005-06 January 30, 2006 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Master Circular – Disclosure in Balance Sheets The Reserve Bank of India has from time to time, issued circulars to banks on disclosure in the ‘Notes on Account’ to their Balance Sheets. To facilitate the banks have access to current instructions on the subject at one place, this master circular has been prepared
RBI. No/ 2005-06/290 DBOD.BP.BC No. 59 / 21.04.018/ 2005-06 January 30, 2006 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Master Circular – Disclosure in Balance Sheets The Reserve Bank of India has from time to time, issued circulars to banks on disclosure in the ‘Notes on Account’ to their Balance Sheets. To facilitate the banks have access to current instructions on the subject at one place, this master circular has been prepared
Sep 30, 2005
Master Circular-Levy of Penal Interest for Delayed Reporting / Wrong Reporting / Non- Reporting of Currency Chest Transactions and Cases involving Shortages/Inclusion of Counterfeit Banknotes in Chest Balances
RBI/2005-06/171 DCM(CC)No.G - 16 /03.35.01/2005-06 September 30, 2005 1. The Chairman & Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer (All Banks having Currency Chests) 2. Directors of Treasuries (State Governments as per list enclosed). Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular-Levy of Penal Interest for Delayed Reporting / Wrong Reporting / Non-Reporting of Currency Chest Transactions and Cases involving Shortages/Inclusion of Counterfeit Banknotes in Chest Balances In super
RBI/2005-06/171 DCM(CC)No.G - 16 /03.35.01/2005-06 September 30, 2005 1. The Chairman & Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer (All Banks having Currency Chests) 2. Directors of Treasuries (State Governments as per list enclosed). Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular-Levy of Penal Interest for Delayed Reporting / Wrong Reporting / Non-Reporting of Currency Chest Transactions and Cases involving Shortages/Inclusion of Counterfeit Banknotes in Chest Balances In super
Sep 30, 2005
Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Banknotes- Updated Master Circular (2005)
RBI/2005-06/173 DCM.(FNVD) No.G.15/16.01.01/2005-06 September 30, 2005 Ashwina 8, 1927 (Saka)The Chairman/Managing Director, All Commercial/Co-operative Banks/ RRBs/Private Banks/Foreign Banks & Director of Treasuries of all States. Dear Sir/Madam, Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Banknotes- Updated Master Circular (2005) As you are aware, in order to enable the banks to have all the existing instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of Ind
RBI/2005-06/173 DCM.(FNVD) No.G.15/16.01.01/2005-06 September 30, 2005 Ashwina 8, 1927 (Saka)The Chairman/Managing Director, All Commercial/Co-operative Banks/ RRBs/Private Banks/Foreign Banks & Director of Treasuries of all States. Dear Sir/Madam, Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Banknotes- Updated Master Circular (2005) As you are aware, in order to enable the banks to have all the existing instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of Ind
Sep 09, 2005
Master Circular - Frauds - Classification and Reporting
RBI/2005-06/163 DBS. .FrMC. BC. No.. 1 /23.04.001/2005-06 September 9, 2005 The Chief Executives of all commercial banks (Excluding RRBs), and Financial Institutions. Dear Sir, Frauds – Classification and Reporting Please refer to our letter DBS. FrMC. BC. No.2 /23.04.001/2004-05 dated August 7, 2004, forwarding the Master Circular on Frauds – Classification and Reporting. The said Master Circular has been updated incorporating therein all the instructions issued subs
RBI/2005-06/163 DBS. .FrMC. BC. No.. 1 /23.04.001/2005-06 September 9, 2005 The Chief Executives of all commercial banks (Excluding RRBs), and Financial Institutions. Dear Sir, Frauds – Classification and Reporting Please refer to our letter DBS. FrMC. BC. No.2 /23.04.001/2004-05 dated August 7, 2004, forwarding the Master Circular on Frauds – Classification and Reporting. The said Master Circular has been updated incorporating therein all the instructions issued subs
Sep 05, 2005
Master Circular - Guarantees and Co-acceptances
RBI/2005-06/154 DBOD No. Dir.BC. 32/13.03.00/2005-06 September 05, 2005 Chief Executives of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Guarantees and Co-acceptances Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.No.Dir.BC.18/ 13.03.00/2004-05 dated July 23, 2004 consolidating instructions/ guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2004 on matters relating to issue of Guarantees and Co-acceptances by banks. The Master Circular has been suitabl
RBI/2005-06/154 DBOD No. Dir.BC. 32/13.03.00/2005-06 September 05, 2005 Chief Executives of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Guarantees and Co-acceptances Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.No.Dir.BC.18/ 13.03.00/2004-05 dated July 23, 2004 consolidating instructions/ guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2004 on matters relating to issue of Guarantees and Co-acceptances by banks. The Master Circular has been suitabl
Aug 24, 2005
Master Circular on Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits
RBI/2005-06/138 UBD.No.BPD.MC.No.11 /13.01.00/2005-06 August 24, 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD(PCB)MC.No.11/13.01.00/2004-05 dated September 17, 2004 on the captioned subject (Available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on the subject up to Ju
RBI/2005-06/138 UBD.No.BPD.MC.No.11 /13.01.00/2005-06 August 24, 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD(PCB)MC.No.11/13.01.00/2004-05 dated September 17, 2004 on the captioned subject (Available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on the subject up to Ju
Aug 24, 2005
Master Circular- Disbursement of Pension by Agency Banks
RBI/2005-06/142 DGBA.GAD (MC) No. 679/31.05.001/2005-06 August 24, 2005 All Agency Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular- Disbursement of Pension by Agency Banks Reserve Bank of India has been issuing various instructions relating to Payment of Government pension by Agency banks. We enclose a master circular incorporating important instructions on the subject. You may also access the circular on our website www.rbi.org.in . 2. Please acknowledge receipt. Yours faithfully, (
RBI/2005-06/142 DGBA.GAD (MC) No. 679/31.05.001/2005-06 August 24, 2005 All Agency Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular- Disbursement of Pension by Agency Banks Reserve Bank of India has been issuing various instructions relating to Payment of Government pension by Agency banks. We enclose a master circular incorporating important instructions on the subject. You may also access the circular on our website www.rbi.org.in . 2. Please acknowledge receipt. Yours faithfully, (
Aug 18, 2005
Master Circular on Customer Service
RBI/ 2005-06/129 UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.10 /09.39.00/2005-06 August 18 , 2005 @@NBSP@@ Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks@@NBSP@@ Dear Sir Master Circular on Customer Service Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.4 /09.39.00/2004-05 dated August 2, 2004 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in).The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions / guidelines on the subject u
RBI/ 2005-06/129 UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.10 /09.39.00/2005-06 August 18 , 2005 @@NBSP@@ Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks@@NBSP@@ Dear Sir Master Circular on Customer Service Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.4 /09.39.00/2004-05 dated August 2, 2004 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in).The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions / guidelines on the subject u
Aug 13, 2005
Master Circular - Exposure Norms for the Financial Institutions
RBI/2005-2006/ 124 Ref: DBOD. No. FID. FIC. 4 /01.02.00/2005-06 August 13, 2005 The CEOs of the all-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions, (Exim Bank, IDFC Ltd., IFCI Ltd., IIBI Ltd., NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and TFCI Ltd.) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Exposure Norms for the Financial Institutions Please refer to the Master Circular DBS.FID.No. C-4 /01.02.00/2004-05 dated August 9, 2004 consolidating instructions/ guidelines issued to FIs up to August 2004 on matte
RBI/2005-2006/ 124 Ref: DBOD. No. FID. FIC. 4 /01.02.00/2005-06 August 13, 2005 The CEOs of the all-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions, (Exim Bank, IDFC Ltd., IFCI Ltd., IIBI Ltd., NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and TFCI Ltd.) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Exposure Norms for the Financial Institutions Please refer to the Master Circular DBS.FID.No. C-4 /01.02.00/2004-05 dated August 9, 2004 consolidating instructions/ guidelines issued to FIs up to August 2004 on matte
Aug 13, 2005
Master Circular - Disclosure Norms for Financial Institutions
RBI / 2005-2006 / 122 Ref: DBOD. No. FID. FIC.2 /01.02.00/2005-06 August 13, 2005 @@NBSP@@ The CEOs of the all-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions, (Exim Bank, IDFC Ltd., IFCI Ltd., IIBI Ltd., NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and TFCI Ltd.) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Disclosure Norms for Financial Institutions Please refer to the Master Circular DBS.FID. No. C-2 /01.02.00/2004-05 dated August 2, 2004 consolidating instructions/ guidelines issued to banks till 30 June 2
RBI / 2005-2006 / 122 Ref: DBOD. No. FID. FIC.2 /01.02.00/2005-06 August 13, 2005 @@NBSP@@ The CEOs of the all-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions, (Exim Bank, IDFC Ltd., IFCI Ltd., IIBI Ltd., NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and TFCI Ltd.) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Disclosure Norms for Financial Institutions Please refer to the Master Circular DBS.FID. No. C-2 /01.02.00/2004-05 dated August 2, 2004 consolidating instructions/ guidelines issued to banks till 30 June 2
Aug 13, 2005
Master Circular- Resource Raising Norms for the Financial Institutions
RBI / 2005-2006 / 121 REF. DBOD.No. FID.FIC.1 / 01.02.00/2005-06 13 August, 2005 @@NBSP@@ The CEOs of the all-India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, IDFC Ltd., IFCI Ltd., IIBI Ltd., NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and TFCI Ltd.) Dear Sir, Master Circular- Resource Raising Norms for the Financial Institutions Please refer to Master Circular DBS. FID.No. C-7 / 01.02.00 / 2003-04 dated September 30, 2004 on the captioned subject. The enclosed Master Circular cons
RBI / 2005-2006 / 121 REF. DBOD.No. FID.FIC.1 / 01.02.00/2005-06 13 August, 2005 @@NBSP@@ The CEOs of the all-India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, IDFC Ltd., IFCI Ltd., IIBI Ltd., NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and TFCI Ltd.) Dear Sir, Master Circular- Resource Raising Norms for the Financial Institutions Please refer to Master Circular DBS. FID.No. C-7 / 01.02.00 / 2003-04 dated September 30, 2004 on the captioned subject. The enclosed Master Circular cons
Aug 11, 2005
Master Circular on Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions
RBI / 2005-06 / 110 UBD.BPD (PCB).MC.No.3 /13.05.00/2005-06 August 11 , 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks@@NBSP@@ Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular Exposure Norms and Statutory/ Other Restrictions Please refer to our Master Circular UBP.BPD (PCB) MC.No.2/13.05.00/2003-04 dated July 15, 2004 on credit exposure norms and statutory/other restrictions on loans & advances (available at RBI website /en/web/rbi/notifications/master-cir
RBI / 2005-06 / 110 UBD.BPD (PCB).MC.No.3 /13.05.00/2005-06 August 11 , 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks@@NBSP@@ Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular Exposure Norms and Statutory/ Other Restrictions Please refer to our Master Circular UBP.BPD (PCB) MC.No.2/13.05.00/2003-04 dated July 15, 2004 on credit exposure norms and statutory/other restrictions on loans & advances (available at RBI website /en/web/rbi/notifications/master-cir
Aug 11, 2005
Master Circular on Board of Directors
RBI/2005-06/114 UBD.BPD(PCB) MC.No. 07 /09.08.00/2005-06 August 11, 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Board of Directors Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.6 /09.08.00/2004-05 dated August 4, 2004 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in).The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions / guidelines on the subject up to June 30, 20
RBI/2005-06/114 UBD.BPD(PCB) MC.No. 07 /09.08.00/2005-06 August 11, 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Board of Directors Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.6 /09.08.00/2004-05 dated August 4, 2004 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in).The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions / guidelines on the subject up to June 30, 20
Aug 11, 2005
Master Circular on Maintenance of Deposit Accounts
RBI/2005-06/116 UBD.BPD(PCB) MC.No 9 /13.01.00/2005-06 August 11, 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks@@NBSP@@ Dear Sir, Master Circular Maintenance of Deposit Accounts Please refer to our Master Circular UBD BPD (PCB)MC.No.3/13.01.00/2004-05 dated July 27, 2004 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on the subject up to
RBI/2005-06/116 UBD.BPD(PCB) MC.No 9 /13.01.00/2005-06 August 11, 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks@@NBSP@@ Dear Sir, Master Circular Maintenance of Deposit Accounts Please refer to our Master Circular UBD BPD (PCB)MC.No.3/13.01.00/2004-05 dated July 27, 2004 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on the subject up to
Aug 11, 2005
Master Circular on Finance For Housing Schemes
RBI/2005-06/109 UBD.BPD.(PCB). MC. No. 2 /09.22.01/2005-06 August 11, 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks@@NBSP@@ Dear Sir/Madam, @@NBSP@@ Master Circular Finance For Housing Schemes @@NBSP@@ Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD (PCB). MC. No.7 /09.22.01/2004-05 dated August 16, 2004 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines
RBI/2005-06/109 UBD.BPD.(PCB). MC. No. 2 /09.22.01/2005-06 August 11, 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks@@NBSP@@ Dear Sir/Madam, @@NBSP@@ Master Circular Finance For Housing Schemes @@NBSP@@ Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD (PCB). MC. No.7 /09.22.01/2004-05 dated August 16, 2004 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines
Aug 11, 2005
Master Circular - Foreign Contribution ( Regulation ) Act, 1976 - Obligations of banks
RBI/ 2005-06 / 117 Ref No. DBOD.AML.BC No.27 / 14.01.055 / 2005 – 06 August 11, 2005 The Chairman & CEOs of all scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Master Circular – Foreign Contribution ( Regulation ) Act, 1976 - Obligations of banks Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.AML.BC.No. 74/ 14.01.055/ 2004- 05 dated March 05, 2005 on the captioned subject. As you are aware, certain provisions of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 impose o
RBI/ 2005-06 / 117 Ref No. DBOD.AML.BC No.27 / 14.01.055 / 2005 – 06 August 11, 2005 The Chairman & CEOs of all scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Master Circular – Foreign Contribution ( Regulation ) Act, 1976 - Obligations of banks Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.AML.BC.No. 74/ 14.01.055/ 2004- 05 dated March 05, 2005 on the captioned subject. As you are aware, certain provisions of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 impose o
Aug 11, 2005
Master Circular on Management of Advances
RBI/2005-06/112 UBD.BPD (PCB) MC. No. 5 /13.05.00/2005-06 August 11 , 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular Management of Advances Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.5 /13.05.00/2004-05 dated August 4, 2004 on the captioned subject (Available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on the subject upto June
RBI/2005-06/112 UBD.BPD (PCB) MC. No. 5 /13.05.00/2005-06 August 11 , 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular Management of Advances Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.5 /13.05.00/2004-05 dated August 4, 2004 on the captioned subject (Available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on the subject upto June
Aug 11, 2005
Master Circular on Scheme for Refinance Facilities to Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks under Section 17 of the RBI Act, 1934 - Small/Tiny Cottage Industrial Units
RBI/2005-06/ 113 UBD.BPD(PCB).MC.No.6 /10.01.00/2005-06 August 11 ,2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-op. Banks @@NBSP@@ Dear Sir, @@NBSP@@ Master Circular Scheme for Refinance Facilities to Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks under Section 17 of the RBI Act, 1934 - Small/Tiny Cottage Industrial Units Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.Cir.No.10/10.01.00/2004-05 dated September 3, 2004, on the captioned subject (available at RBI website /e
RBI/2005-06/ 113 UBD.BPD(PCB).MC.No.6 /10.01.00/2005-06 August 11 ,2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-op. Banks @@NBSP@@ Dear Sir, @@NBSP@@ Master Circular Scheme for Refinance Facilities to Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks under Section 17 of the RBI Act, 1934 - Small/Tiny Cottage Industrial Units Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.Cir.No.10/10.01.00/2004-05 dated September 3, 2004, on the captioned subject (available at RBI website /e
Aug 11, 2005
Master Circular on Priority Sector Lending
@@NBSP@@ RBI/2005-06/115 BPD(PCB)MC. No.8 /09.09.01/2005-06 August 11, 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks@@NBSP@@ Dear Sir, Master Circular on Priority Sector Lending Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD(PCB)MC.No.1/09.09.01/2004-05 dated July 2, 2004 on the captioned subject (Available on RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on the subject upto Ju
@@NBSP@@ RBI/2005-06/115 BPD(PCB)MC. No.8 /09.09.01/2005-06 August 11, 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks@@NBSP@@ Dear Sir, Master Circular on Priority Sector Lending Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD(PCB)MC.No.1/09.09.01/2004-05 dated July 2, 2004 on the captioned subject (Available on RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on the subject upto Ju
Jul 30, 2005
Master Circular on Micro Credit
RBI/2005-06/84 RPCD. No. Plan. BC.24/04.09.22/ 2005-06 July 30,2005 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Micro Credit As you are aware, the Reserve Bank has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks relating to Micro Credit. In order to enable the banks to have current instructions at one place, a Master Circular incorporating the existing guidelines
RBI/2005-06/84 RPCD. No. Plan. BC.24/04.09.22/ 2005-06 July 30,2005 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Micro Credit As you are aware, the Reserve Bank has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks relating to Micro Credit. In order to enable the banks to have current instructions at one place, a Master Circular incorporating the existing guidelines
Jul 19, 2005
Master Circular-Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio SLR)
RBI/2005-06/70 DBOD. No. Ret. BC. 18 /12.01.001/2005-06 July 19, 2005 Chief Executives of all Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular-Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio SLR) Please refer to the Master Circular RBI/2004/100 DBOD.No.Ret.BC.23/12.01.001/2004-05 dated August 5,2004 on the captioned subject. We enclose an updated version of the above Master Circular for your information. 2. This Master Circular is a compilation of the instr
RBI/2005-06/70 DBOD. No. Ret. BC. 18 /12.01.001/2005-06 July 19, 2005 Chief Executives of all Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular-Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio SLR) Please refer to the Master Circular RBI/2004/100 DBOD.No.Ret.BC.23/12.01.001/2004-05 dated August 5,2004 on the captioned subject. We enclose an updated version of the above Master Circular for your information. 2. This Master Circular is a compilation of the instr
Jul 14, 2005
Master Circular Priority Sector Lending- Special Programmes Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY)
RBI 2005-06/60 RPCD.NO.SP.BC.17 /09.16.01/2005-06 July 14, 2005 The Chairman / Managing Director, All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) INDEX Para No. DESCRIPTION 1. The Scheme 2. Instructions and Guidelines 3. Administration of Subsidy 4. Monitoring & Review Annexure-I Guidelines for Administration of Subsidy Annexure- II Format of Monthly Progress report Annexure III List of Circulars - Consolidated Dear Sir, Master Circular Priority Sector Lending- Sp
RBI 2005-06/60 RPCD.NO.SP.BC.17 /09.16.01/2005-06 July 14, 2005 The Chairman / Managing Director, All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) INDEX Para No. DESCRIPTION 1. The Scheme 2. Instructions and Guidelines 3. Administration of Subsidy 4. Monitoring & Review Annexure-I Guidelines for Administration of Subsidy Annexure- II Format of Monthly Progress report Annexure III List of Circulars - Consolidated Dear Sir, Master Circular Priority Sector Lending- Sp
Jul 14, 2005
Master Circular - Bank Finance to Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
RBI /2005-06/ 59 DBOD .BP. No. 17/08.12.01/2005-2006 July 14, 2005 Chairman and Managing Director/ Chief Executives of all Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular – Bank Finance to Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Please refer to our Master circular No. RBI /2004-05/14.DBOD / IECS.No. 7/08.12.01/2004-2005 dated July 1, 2004 on the captioned subject. The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions issued by the Department on the sub
RBI /2005-06/ 59 DBOD .BP. No. 17/08.12.01/2005-2006 July 14, 2005 Chairman and Managing Director/ Chief Executives of all Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular – Bank Finance to Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Please refer to our Master circular No. RBI /2004-05/14.DBOD / IECS.No. 7/08.12.01/2004-2005 dated July 1, 2004 on the captioned subject. The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions issued by the Department on the sub
Jul 01, 2005
Master Circular - Guidelines for Relief Measures by Banks in areas affected by Natural Calamities
RBI/2005-2006/35 RPCD. No. PLFS. BC. 6 / 05.04.02/ 2005-06 July 1, 2005 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, MASTER CIRCULAR - GUIDELINES FOR RELIEF MEASURES BY BANKS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES Please refer to our Master Circular RPCD.No.PLFS.BC.71/05.04.02/2005-06 dated January 7, 2005 incorporating guidelines issued to banks in regard to matters relating to rel
RBI/2005-2006/35 RPCD. No. PLFS. BC. 6 / 05.04.02/ 2005-06 July 1, 2005 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, MASTER CIRCULAR - GUIDELINES FOR RELIEF MEASURES BY BANKS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES Please refer to our Master Circular RPCD.No.PLFS.BC.71/05.04.02/2005-06 dated January 7, 2005 incorporating guidelines issued to banks in regard to matters relating to rel
Jul 01, 2005
Master Circular on Export Credit Refinance Facility
RBI/2005-06/15 Ref. MPD. No.270/07.01.279/2005-06 July 1, 2005 Aashadha 10, 1927(S) The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all Scheduled Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sirs, Master Circular on Export Credit Refinance Facility As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks in regard to matters relating to Export Credit Refinance Facility. To enable banks to have current instructions at one place
RBI/2005-06/15 Ref. MPD. No.270/07.01.279/2005-06 July 1, 2005 Aashadha 10, 1927(S) The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all Scheduled Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sirs, Master Circular on Export Credit Refinance Facility As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks in regard to matters relating to Export Credit Refinance Facility. To enable banks to have current instructions at one place
Jul 01, 2005
Master Circular Priority Sector Lending-Credit facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) & Scheduled Tribes (STs)
INDEX SR. NO. DESCRIPTION 1. Flow of Credit to SCs /STs 2. Annexure I Statement showing Advances granted to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes as on the last reporting Friday of March/September 3. Annexure II Statement showing Advances granted to Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes under Differential Rate of Interest Scheme as on the last reporting Friday of March 4. Annexure III List of Circulars consolidated in the Master Circular RBI /2005
INDEX SR. NO. DESCRIPTION 1. Flow of Credit to SCs /STs 2. Annexure I Statement showing Advances granted to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes as on the last reporting Friday of March/September 3. Annexure II Statement showing Advances granted to Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes under Differential Rate of Interest Scheme as on the last reporting Friday of March 4. Annexure III List of Circulars consolidated in the Master Circular RBI /2005
Jul 01, 2005
Master Circular- Remittance facilities for Non-Resident Indians/Persons of Indian Origin/Foreign Nationals
RBI/2005-06/04 Master Circular No. /04/2005-06 July 1, 2005 To All Banks Authorised to Deal in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sir, Master Circular- Remittance facilities for Non-Resident Indians/Persons of Indian Origin/Foreign Nationals Remittance facilities for Non-Residents/Persons of Indian Origin/Foreign Nationals are being governed by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.13/2000-RB and FEMA Noti
RBI/2005-06/04 Master Circular No. /04/2005-06 July 1, 2005 To All Banks Authorised to Deal in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sir, Master Circular- Remittance facilities for Non-Resident Indians/Persons of Indian Origin/Foreign Nationals Remittance facilities for Non-Residents/Persons of Indian Origin/Foreign Nationals are being governed by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.13/2000-RB and FEMA Noti
Jul 01, 2005
Master Circular - Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account
RBI/2005-06/09 Master Circular No.09 /2005-06 July 1, 2005 To All Banks Authorised to Deal in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sir, Master Circular – Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account As you are aware, acceptance of deposits by an authorised dealer/authorised bank from persons resident outside India are regulated in terms of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.5/2000 RB dated May 3, 2000 as am
RBI/2005-06/09 Master Circular No.09 /2005-06 July 1, 2005 To All Banks Authorised to Deal in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sir, Master Circular – Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account As you are aware, acceptance of deposits by an authorised dealer/authorised bank from persons resident outside India are regulated in terms of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.5/2000 RB dated May 3, 2000 as am
Jul 01, 2005
Master Circular - Interest Rates on Advances
RBI/2005-06/20 Ref No. DBOD. Dir. BC. 7/13.03.00/2005-06July 01, 2005 Aashadha 10, 1927 The Chief Executives of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs & LABs) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Interest Rates on Advances Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD. No. Dir. BC.6/13.03.00/2003-2004 dated July 8, 2004 consolidating instructions/ guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2004 on matters relating to Interest Rates on Advances. The Master Circular has bee
RBI/2005-06/20 Ref No. DBOD. Dir. BC. 7/13.03.00/2005-06July 01, 2005 Aashadha 10, 1927 The Chief Executives of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs & LABs) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Interest Rates on Advances Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD. No. Dir. BC.6/13.03.00/2003-2004 dated July 8, 2004 consolidating instructions/ guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2004 on matters relating to Interest Rates on Advances. The Master Circular has bee
Jul 01, 2005
Master Circular on Call/Notice Money Market Operations
RBI/2005-06/14Ref. MPD. No.269/07.01.279/2005-06 July 1, 2005 Aashadha 10, 1927(S) The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) / Co-operative Banks / Primary Dealers/ Financial Institutions/ Insurance Companies/ Mutual Funds Dear Sirs, Master Circular on Call/Notice Money Market Operations As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks in regard to
RBI/2005-06/14Ref. MPD. No.269/07.01.279/2005-06 July 1, 2005 Aashadha 10, 1927(S) The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) / Co-operative Banks / Primary Dealers/ Financial Institutions/ Insurance Companies/ Mutual Funds Dear Sirs, Master Circular on Call/Notice Money Market Operations As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks in regard to
Mar 19, 2005
Master Circular - Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account
RBI/2004-05/397 Master Circular No.9/2004-05 March 19, 2005 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Master Circular – Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account As you are aware, acceptance of deposits by an authorised dealer/authorised bank from persons resident outside India are regulated in terms of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.5/2000 RB dated May 3, 2000 as amende
RBI/2004-05/397 Master Circular No.9/2004-05 March 19, 2005 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Master Circular – Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account As you are aware, acceptance of deposits by an authorised dealer/authorised bank from persons resident outside India are regulated in terms of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.5/2000 RB dated May 3, 2000 as amende
Mar 05, 2005
Master Circular - Receipt of Foreign Donations by Associations/Organisations
RBI/2004-05/388 DBOD.AML.BC. No.74 /14.01.055/ 2004-05 March 05, 2005 The Chairman & CEOs of all scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 - Obligations of banks As you are aware, the provisions of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 impose certain obligations on banks in respect of receipt of foreign donations. We have been issuing instructions to banks from time to time for ensurin
RBI/2004-05/388 DBOD.AML.BC. No.74 /14.01.055/ 2004-05 March 05, 2005 The Chairman & CEOs of all scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 - Obligations of banks As you are aware, the provisions of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 impose certain obligations on banks in respect of receipt of foreign donations. We have been issuing instructions to banks from time to time for ensurin
Mar 01, 2005
Master Circular on Lending to SSI Sector
RBI/2004-05/380 RPCD.PLNFS. BC. No.83/ 06.02.31/ 2004-05 March 1, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks (including Regional Rural Banks/Local Area Banks) @@NBSP@@ Dear Sir, MASTER CIRCULAR - LENDING TO SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES SECTOR As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks in regard to matters relating to lending to Small Scal
RBI/2004-05/380 RPCD.PLNFS. BC. No.83/ 06.02.31/ 2004-05 March 1, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks (including Regional Rural Banks/Local Area Banks) @@NBSP@@ Dear Sir, MASTER CIRCULAR - LENDING TO SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES SECTOR As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks in regard to matters relating to lending to Small Scal
Feb 18, 2005
Master Circular on Investments by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks
RBI/2004-05/ 367 UBD.BPD(PCB).MC.No. 16 /16.20.00/2004-05 February 18, 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Investments by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.4/16.20.00/2004-05 dated December 23, 2003 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelin
RBI/2004-05/ 367 UBD.BPD(PCB).MC.No. 16 /16.20.00/2004-05 February 18, 2005 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Investments by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.4/16.20.00/2004-05 dated December 23, 2003 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelin
Jan 07, 2005
Master Circular - Guidelines for Relief Measures by Banks in areas affected by Natural Calamities
RBI/2004-2005/ 338 RPCD. No. PLFS. BC.71 / 05.04.02/ 2004-05 January 7, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, MASTER CIRCULAR - GUIDELINES FOR RELIEF MEASURES BY BANKS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued guidelines/ instructions to banks in regard to matters relating to relief measures to be provided in areas
RBI/2004-2005/ 338 RPCD. No. PLFS. BC.71 / 05.04.02/ 2004-05 January 7, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, MASTER CIRCULAR - GUIDELINES FOR RELIEF MEASURES BY BANKS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued guidelines/ instructions to banks in regard to matters relating to relief measures to be provided in areas
Oct 01, 2004
Master Circular on Operational Guidelines to Primary Dealers
RBI/2004-05/200 IDMD. PDRS. 05 /03.64.00/2004-2005 October 1, 2004 All Primary Dealers in Government Securities Market Dear Sir, Master Circular – Operational Guidelines to Primary Dealers As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/circulars to the Primary Dealers (PDs) in regard to their operations in the Government securities market. To enable the PDs to have current instructions at one place, a Mas
RBI/2004-05/200 IDMD. PDRS. 05 /03.64.00/2004-2005 October 1, 2004 All Primary Dealers in Government Securities Market Dear Sir, Master Circular – Operational Guidelines to Primary Dealers As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/circulars to the Primary Dealers (PDs) in regard to their operations in the Government securities market. To enable the PDs to have current instructions at one place, a Mas
Sep 23, 2004
Master Circular on Inspection & Audit Systems in Primary (Urban)Co-op. Banks
RBI/2004-05/ 189 BPD.(PCB).MC.No.13 /09.06.00/2004-05 September 23, 2004 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir Master Circular- Inspection & Audit Systems in Primary (Urban)Co-op. Banks Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.2A /09.06.00/2003-04 dated October 20 , 2003 on the captioned subject ( available at RBI website /en/web/rbi/notifications/master-circulars).The enclosed Master Circular consolidates
RBI/2004-05/ 189 BPD.(PCB).MC.No.13 /09.06.00/2004-05 September 23, 2004 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir Master Circular- Inspection & Audit Systems in Primary (Urban)Co-op. Banks Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.2A /09.06.00/2003-04 dated October 20 , 2003 on the captioned subject ( available at RBI website /en/web/rbi/notifications/master-circulars).The enclosed Master Circular consolidates
Sep 22, 2004
Master Circular on Priority Sector Lending- Special Programmes Scheme for Liberation and Rehabilitation of Scavengers (SLRS)
RBI 2004-05-188 RPCD.NO.SP.BC. 34 /09.03.01/2004-05 September 22, 2004 The Chairman / Managing Director, All Public Sector Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular - Priority Sector Lending- Special Programmes Scheme for Liberation and Rehabilitation of Scavengers (SLRS) Reserve Bank of India has, periodically, issued instructions/directives to banks with regard to operationalisation of the Scheme for Liberation and Rehabilitation of Scavengers (SLRS). To enable banks to have
RBI 2004-05-188 RPCD.NO.SP.BC. 34 /09.03.01/2004-05 September 22, 2004 The Chairman / Managing Director, All Public Sector Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular - Priority Sector Lending- Special Programmes Scheme for Liberation and Rehabilitation of Scavengers (SLRS) Reserve Bank of India has, periodically, issued instructions/directives to banks with regard to operationalisation of the Scheme for Liberation and Rehabilitation of Scavengers (SLRS). To enable banks to have
Sep 21, 2004
Master Circular on Guarantees, Co-Acceptances & Letters of Credit
RBI/2004-05/186 BPD(PCB).MC.No. 12 /09.27.00/2004-05 September 21 , 2004 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular Guarantees, Co-Acceptances & Letters of Credit Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD (PCB)MC.No.1/09.27.00/2003-04 dated September 30, 2003 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on
RBI/2004-05/186 BPD(PCB).MC.No. 12 /09.27.00/2004-05 September 21 , 2004 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular Guarantees, Co-Acceptances & Letters of Credit Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD (PCB)MC.No.1/09.27.00/2003-04 dated September 30, 2003 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on
Sep 17, 2004
Master Circular on Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits
RBI/ 2004 -05 /183UBD.No.BPD.MC.No.11 /13.01.00/2004-05 September 17 , 2004 Chief Executive Officers ofAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD(PCB)MC.No.9/13.01.00/2003-04 dated March 16, 2004 on the captioned subject. The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on the subject up to June 30, 2004.2. Please acknowledge receipt
RBI/ 2004 -05 /183UBD.No.BPD.MC.No.11 /13.01.00/2004-05 September 17 , 2004 Chief Executive Officers ofAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD(PCB)MC.No.9/13.01.00/2003-04 dated March 16, 2004 on the captioned subject. The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on the subject up to June 30, 2004.2. Please acknowledge receipt
Sep 03, 2004
Master Circular on Scheme for Refinance Facilities to Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks under Section 17 of the RBI Act, 1934 - Small/Tiny Cottage Industrial Units
RBI/2004-05/ 161UBD.BPD(PCB).MC.No.10 /10.01.00/2004-2005 September 3 ,2004Chief Executive Officers ofAll Primary (Urban) Co-op. Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular Scheme for Refinance Facilities to Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks under Section 17 of the RBI Act, 1934 - Small/Tiny Cottage Industrial Units Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.Cir.No.2/10.01.00/2003-04 dated October 3, 2003, on the captioned subject (available at RBI website /en/web/rbi/notificat
RBI/2004-05/ 161UBD.BPD(PCB).MC.No.10 /10.01.00/2004-2005 September 3 ,2004Chief Executive Officers ofAll Primary (Urban) Co-op. Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular Scheme for Refinance Facilities to Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks under Section 17 of the RBI Act, 1934 - Small/Tiny Cottage Industrial Units Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.Cir.No.2/10.01.00/2003-04 dated October 3, 2003, on the captioned subject (available at RBI website /en/web/rbi/notificat
Aug 31, 2004
Master Circular on Detection and Impounding of Forged Notes (2004)
RBI/2004-05/149 DCM.(FNVD) No. G- 12 /16.01.01/2004-05 31st August 2004 The Chairman/Managing Director, All Commercial/Co-operative Banks/ RRBs/Private Banks/Foreign Banks & Director of Treasuries of all States. Dear Sir, Detection and Impounding of Forged Notes- Updated Master Circular (2004) As you are aware, in order to enable the banks to have all the existing instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India had issued a Master Circular date
RBI/2004-05/149 DCM.(FNVD) No. G- 12 /16.01.01/2004-05 31st August 2004 The Chairman/Managing Director, All Commercial/Co-operative Banks/ RRBs/Private Banks/Foreign Banks & Director of Treasuries of all States. Dear Sir, Detection and Impounding of Forged Notes- Updated Master Circular (2004) As you are aware, in order to enable the banks to have all the existing instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India had issued a Master Circular date
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