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Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme
RBI/2015-16/88 Master Circular No.1/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To All Authorised Persons, who are Indian Agents under the Money Transfer Service Scheme Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) is a quick and easy way of transferring personal remittances from abroad to beneficiaries in India. Only inward personal remittances into India such as remittances towards family maintenance and remittances favouring foreign to
RBI/2015-16/88 Master Circular No.1/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To All Authorised Persons, who are Indian Agents under the Money Transfer Service Scheme Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) is a quick and easy way of transferring personal remittances from abroad to beneficiaries in India. Only inward personal remittances into India such as remittances towards family maintenance and remittances favouring foreign to
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Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS
RBI/2015-16/90 DGBA.GAD.No.3/42.01.034/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular – Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS Please refer to our master circular RBI/2014-15/108 dated July 1, 2014 on the above subject. We have now revised and updated the Master Circular which consolidates important instructions on the subject issued by Reserve Bank of India till June 30, 2015. 2. A copy of the revised Master Circular is enclosed for your informa
RBI/2015-16/90 DGBA.GAD.No.3/42.01.034/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular – Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS Please refer to our master circular RBI/2014-15/108 dated July 1, 2014 on the above subject. We have now revised and updated the Master Circular which consolidates important instructions on the subject issued by Reserve Bank of India till June 30, 2015. 2. A copy of the revised Master Circular is enclosed for your informa
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Returns to be submitted by NBFCs
RBI/2015-16/87 DNBS.IT.CC.No.01/24.01.191/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All NBFCs (Excluding RNBCs) Dear Sirs, Master Circular - Returns to be submitted by NBFCs In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated circulars/notifications to NBFCs on various subjects. It is advised that instructions on various returns to be submitted by NBFCs as updated till June 30, 2015, have been compiled herein and enclosed for ready referen
RBI/2015-16/87 DNBS.IT.CC.No.01/24.01.191/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All NBFCs (Excluding RNBCs) Dear Sirs, Master Circular - Returns to be submitted by NBFCs In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated circulars/notifications to NBFCs on various subjects. It is advised that instructions on various returns to be submitted by NBFCs as updated till June 30, 2015, have been compiled herein and enclosed for ready referen
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses
RBI/2015-16/89 Master Circular No. 3/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses
RBI/2015-16/89 Master Circular No. 3/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India - Facilities for Residents
RBI/2015-16/91 Master Circular No.6/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India – Facilities for Residents Miscellaneous remittance facilities for residents are allowed in terms of section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, read with Government of India Notification No. G.S.R 381(E) dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. 2. This Master Circular consolida
RBI/2015-16/91 Master Circular No.6/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India – Facilities for Residents Miscellaneous remittance facilities for residents are allowed in terms of section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, read with Government of India Notification No. G.S.R 381(E) dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. 2. This Master Circular consolida
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy - Basel I Framework
RBI/2015-16/86 DBR.No.BP.BC.3/21.01.002/2015-16 July 1, 2015 All Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular - Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy - Basel I Framework Please refer to the Master Circular No. DBOD.BP.BC.4/21.01.002/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 consolidating instructions / guidelines issued till June 30, 2014 on matters relating to prudential norms on capital adequacy under Basel I framework. 2. This Master Circular consolidates instructions on the above m
RBI/2015-16/86 DBR.No.BP.BC.3/21.01.002/2015-16 July 1, 2015 All Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular - Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy - Basel I Framework Please refer to the Master Circular No. DBOD.BP.BC.4/21.01.002/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 consolidating instructions / guidelines issued till June 30, 2014 on matters relating to prudential norms on capital adequacy under Basel I framework. 2. This Master Circular consolidates instructions on the above m
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Prudential Guidelines on Capital Adequacy and Market Discipline-New Capital Adequacy Framework (NCAF)
RBI/2015-16/85 DBR.No.BP.BC.4./21.06.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 All Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Sir, Master Circular - Prudential Guidelines on Capital Adequacy and Market Discipline-New Capital Adequacy Framework (NCAF) Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.BP.BC.5/21.06.001/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014, consolidating therein the guidelines issued to banks till that date on NCAF. 2. This Master Circular consolidates ins
RBI/2015-16/85 DBR.No.BP.BC.4./21.06.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 All Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Sir, Master Circular - Prudential Guidelines on Capital Adequacy and Market Discipline-New Capital Adequacy Framework (NCAF) Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.BP.BC.5/21.06.001/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014, consolidating therein the guidelines issued to banks till that date on NCAF. 2. This Master Circular consolidates ins
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals
RBI/2015-2016/80 Master Circular No.8/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals Remittance facilities for Non-Residents /Persons of Indian Origin /Foreign Nationals are governed by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.13/200
RBI/2015-2016/80 Master Circular No.8/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals Remittance facilities for Non-Residents /Persons of Indian Origin /Foreign Nationals are governed by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.13/200
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings
RBI/2015-16/84 Master Circular No. 5/2015-16 July 1, 2015(Updated till October 8, 2015) To, All Authorised Dealers - Category I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts, Overseas Commodity & Freight Hedging, Rupee Accounts of Non-Resident Banks, Inter-Bank Foreign Exchange Dealings, etc. are governed by the provisions in Notification No. FEMA 1/2000-RB, Regulation 4(2) of Notification No. F
RBI/2015-16/84 Master Circular No. 5/2015-16 July 1, 2015(Updated till October 8, 2015) To, All Authorised Dealers - Category I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts, Overseas Commodity & Freight Hedging, Rupee Accounts of Non-Resident Banks, Inter-Bank Foreign Exchange Dealings, etc. are governed by the provisions in Notification No. FEMA 1/2000-RB, Regulation 4(2) of Notification No. F
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services
RBI/2015-16/82Master Circular No.13/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Amended up to November 27, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services Import of Goods and Services into India is being allowed in terms of Section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transaction) Rules, 2000 as
RBI/2015-16/82Master Circular No.13/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Amended up to November 27, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services Import of Goods and Services into India is being allowed in terms of Section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transaction) Rules, 2000 as
Jul 01, 2015
Notification as Amended upto June 30, 2015 - Change in or Take Over of the Management of the Business of the Borrower by Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines, 2010
RBI/2015-16/93DNBR(PD)CC.No.04./SCRC/26.03.001/2015-16 July 01, 2015 Notification as Amended upto June 30, 2015 - Change in or Take Over of theManagement of the Business of the Borrower by SecuritisationCompanies and Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines, 2010 As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated circulars / notifications. The instructions contained in the Notific
RBI/2015-16/93DNBR(PD)CC.No.04./SCRC/26.03.001/2015-16 July 01, 2015 Notification as Amended upto June 30, 2015 - Change in or Take Over of theManagement of the Business of the Borrower by SecuritisationCompanies and Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines, 2010 As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated circulars / notifications. The instructions contained in the Notific
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks - Payment of Agency Commission
RBI/2015-16/81 DGBA.GAD.No.2/31.12.010/2015-16 July 1, 2015 (As updated on January 21, 2016) All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular on Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks - Payment of Agency Commission Please refer to our Master Circular RBI/2014-15/109 dated July 1, 2014 on the above subject. We have now revised and updated the Master Circular which consolidates important instructions on the subject issued by the Reserve Bank of India till June
RBI/2015-16/81 DGBA.GAD.No.2/31.12.010/2015-16 July 1, 2015 (As updated on January 21, 2016) All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular on Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks - Payment of Agency Commission Please refer to our Master Circular RBI/2014-15/109 dated July 1, 2014 on the above subject. We have now revised and updated the Master Circular which consolidates important instructions on the subject issued by the Reserve Bank of India till June
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account
RBI/2015-16/78 Master Circular No. 2/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The acceptance of deposits by an Authorised Dealer /Authorised bank from persons resident outside India is regulated by the provisions 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
RBI/2015-16/78 Master Circular No. 2/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The acceptance of deposits by an Authorised Dealer /Authorised bank from persons resident outside India is regulated by the provisions 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
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin
RBI/2015-16/79 Master Circular No. 4/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin Acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by NRIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin is regulated in terms of Sub-sections (3), (4) and (5) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read
RBI/2015-16/79 Master Circular No. 4/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin Acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by NRIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin is regulated in terms of Sub-sections (3), (4) and (5) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read
Jul 01, 2015
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2015 - "Mortgage Guarantee Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines, 2008" on Registration and Operations of Mortgage Guarantee Company
RBI/2015-16/73DNBR.(PD-MGC).C.C.No.03/23.11.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chairman / CEOs ofAll Mortgage Guarantee Companies. Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2015 - "Mortgage Guarantee Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines, 2008" on Registration and Operations of Mortgage Guarantee Company As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated circulars / notifications. The instruc
RBI/2015-16/73DNBR.(PD-MGC).C.C.No.03/23.11.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chairman / CEOs ofAll Mortgage Guarantee Companies. Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2015 - "Mortgage Guarantee Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines, 2008" on Registration and Operations of Mortgage Guarantee Company As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated circulars / notifications. The instruc
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Disbursement of Government Pension by Agency Banks
RBI/2015-16/63 DGBA.GAD.No.H-1/31.05.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 (Updated as on March 17, 2016) All Agency Banks Dear Sir/Madam Master Circular - Disbursement of Government Pension by Agency Banks Please refer to our Master Circular RBI/2014-15/110 dated July 1, 2014 on the above subject. We have now revised and updated the Master Circular which consolidates important instructions on the subject issued by the Reserve Bank of India till June 30, 2015. 2. A copy of the rev
RBI/2015-16/63 DGBA.GAD.No.H-1/31.05.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 (Updated as on March 17, 2016) All Agency Banks Dear Sir/Madam Master Circular - Disbursement of Government Pension by Agency Banks Please refer to our Master Circular RBI/2014-15/110 dated July 1, 2014 on the above subject. We have now revised and updated the Master Circular which consolidates important instructions on the subject issued by the Reserve Bank of India till June 30, 2015. 2. A copy of the rev
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Guidelines for Issue of Certificates of Deposit
RBI/2015-16/57FMRD.DIRD. 03 /14.01.003/2015-16 July 1, 2015 All market participants Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular - Guidelines for Issue of Certificates of Deposit With a view to further widening the range of money market instruments and giving investors greater flexibility in deployment of their short-term surplus funds, Certificates of Deposit (CDs) were introduced in India in 1989. Guidelines for issue of CDs are presently governed by various directives issued by
RBI/2015-16/57FMRD.DIRD. 03 /14.01.003/2015-16 July 1, 2015 All market participants Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular - Guidelines for Issue of Certificates of Deposit With a view to further widening the range of money market instruments and giving investors greater flexibility in deployment of their short-term surplus funds, Certificates of Deposit (CDs) were introduced in India in 1989. Guidelines for issue of CDs are presently governed by various directives issued by
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Guidelines for Issue of Commercial Paper
RBI/2015-16/56FMRD.DIRD.02/14.01.002/2015-16 July 1, 2015 All market participants Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular - Guidelines for Issue of Commercial Paper Commercial Paper (CP), an unsecured money market instrument issued in the form of a promissory note, was introduced in India in 1990 with a view to enable highly rated corporate borrowers to diversify their sources of short-term borrowings and provide an additional instrument to the investors. 2. A Master Circular
RBI/2015-16/56FMRD.DIRD.02/14.01.002/2015-16 July 1, 2015 All market participants Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular - Guidelines for Issue of Commercial Paper Commercial Paper (CP), an unsecured money market instrument issued in the form of a promissory note, was introduced in India in 1990 with a view to enable highly rated corporate borrowers to diversify their sources of short-term borrowings and provide an additional instrument to the investors. 2. A Master Circular
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular- Management of Advances - UCBs
RBI/2015-16/77 DCBR.BPD.(PCB) MC No.14/13.05.000/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Master Circular- Management of Advances - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB) MC No.5/13.05.000/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions / guidelines issued on the subj
RBI/2015-16/77 DCBR.BPD.(PCB) MC No.14/13.05.000/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Master Circular- Management of Advances - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB) MC No.5/13.05.000/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions / guidelines issued on the subj
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Guarantees and Co-acceptances
RBI/2015-16/76 DBR. No. Dir. BC.11/13.03.00/2015-16 July 1, 2015 10 Ashadha 1937(Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular - Guarantees and Co-acceptances Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.No.Dir.BC.17/13.03.00/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 consolidating the instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2014, relating to Guarantees and Co-acceptances. This Master Circular consolidates the instructions on the a
RBI/2015-16/76 DBR. No. Dir. BC.11/13.03.00/2015-16 July 1, 2015 10 Ashadha 1937(Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular - Guarantees and Co-acceptances Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.No.Dir.BC.17/13.03.00/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 consolidating the instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2014, relating to Guarantees and Co-acceptances. This Master Circular consolidates the instructions on the a
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