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Jul 01, 2015
Notification as Amended upto June 30, 2015 'Mortgage Guarantee Companies Investment (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2008'
RBI/2015-16/72 DNBR.(PD-MGC).C.C.No.02/23.11.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chairman / CEOs of All Mortgage Guarantee Companies Dear Sir, Notification as Amended upto June 30, 2015 'Mortgage Guarantee Companies Investment (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2008' 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 notification No.DNBS(MGC)5/C
RBI/2015-16/72 DNBR.(PD-MGC).C.C.No.02/23.11.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chairman / CEOs of All Mortgage Guarantee Companies Dear Sir, Notification as Amended upto June 30, 2015 'Mortgage Guarantee Companies Investment (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2008' 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 notification No.DNBS(MGC)5/C
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Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Exposure Norms
RBI/2015-16/70 DBR.No.Dir.BC.12/13.03.00/2015-16 July 1, 2015 Ashadha 10, 1937(Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular – Exposure Norms Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No. Dir. BC.12/13.03.00/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 consolidating the instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2014 relating to Exposure Norms. This Master Circular consolidates instructions on the above matter issued up to June 30, 2
RBI/2015-16/70 DBR.No.Dir.BC.12/13.03.00/2015-16 July 1, 2015 Ashadha 10, 1937(Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular – Exposure Norms Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No. Dir. BC.12/13.03.00/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 consolidating the instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2014 relating to Exposure Norms. This Master Circular consolidates instructions on the above matter issued up to June 30, 2
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Resource Raising Norms for Financial Institutions
RBI/2015-16/69 DBR.No.FID.FIC.1/01.02.00/2015-16 July 1, 2015 All-India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Resource Raising Norms for Financial Institutions Please refer to Master Circular DBOD.No.FID.FIC.1/01.02.00/2014-15 dated July 01, 2014 containing the instructions/guidelines issued to FIs till June 30, 2014 relating to Resource Raising Norms. This Master Circular consolidates instructions on
RBI/2015-16/69 DBR.No.FID.FIC.1/01.02.00/2015-16 July 1, 2015 All-India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Resource Raising Norms for Financial Institutions Please refer to Master Circular DBOD.No.FID.FIC.1/01.02.00/2014-15 dated July 01, 2014 containing the instructions/guidelines issued to FIs till June 30, 2014 relating to Resource Raising Norms. This Master Circular consolidates instructions on
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999
RBI/2015-16/67 Master Circular No. 9/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks and Authorised Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999 The compounding of contraventions under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 is a voluntary process by which an applicant can seek compounding of an admitted contravention of any provision of FEMA, 1999 under Section 13(1) of the FEMA, 1999. 2. This Master Cir
RBI/2015-16/67 Master Circular No. 9/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks and Authorised Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999 The compounding of contraventions under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 is a voluntary process by which an applicant can seek compounding of an admitted contravention of any provision of FEMA, 1999 under Section 13(1) of the FEMA, 1999. 2. This Master Cir
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Policy Guidelines on Issuance and Operation of Pre-paid Payment Instruments in India
RBI/2015-2016/66 DPSS.CO.PD.PPI.No. 2/02.14.006/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Updated as on July 09, 2015) All Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers, System Providers, System Participants and all other Prospective Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers Madam / Dear Sir Master Circular – Policy Guidelines on Issuance and Operation of Pre-paid Payment Instruments in India As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of circulars containing polic
RBI/2015-2016/66 DPSS.CO.PD.PPI.No. 2/02.14.006/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Updated as on July 09, 2015) All Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers, System Providers, System Participants and all other Prospective Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers Madam / Dear Sir Master Circular – Policy Guidelines on Issuance and Operation of Pre-paid Payment Instruments in India As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of circulars containing polic
Jul 01, 2015
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2015 - "Mortgage Guarantee Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2008"
RBI/2015-16/71DNBR.(PD-MGC).C.C.No.01/23.11.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chairman / CEOs of All Mortgage Guarantee Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2015 - "Mortgage Guarantee Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2008" 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 notification No.DNBS(
RBI/2015-16/71DNBR.(PD-MGC).C.C.No.01/23.11.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chairman / CEOs of All Mortgage Guarantee Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2015 - "Mortgage Guarantee Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2008" 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 notification No.DNBS(
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Guidelines for Relief Measures by banks in areas affected by Natural Calamities
RBI/2015-16/68 FIDD.No.FSD.BC.01/05.10.001/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Updated up to August 21, 2015) The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, MASTER CIRCULAR- GUIDELINES FOR RELIEF MEASURES BY BANKS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES Please refer to our ‘Master Circular RPCD.No.FSD.BC.07 /05.04.02/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014’ and ‘circular FIDD. No. FSD. BC. 52/05.10.001/20
RBI/2015-16/68 FIDD.No.FSD.BC.01/05.10.001/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Updated up to August 21, 2015) The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, MASTER CIRCULAR- GUIDELINES FOR RELIEF MEASURES BY BANKS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES Please refer to our ‘Master Circular RPCD.No.FSD.BC.07 /05.04.02/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014’ and ‘circular FIDD. No. FSD. BC. 52/05.10.001/20
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Mobile Banking transactions in India - Operative Guidelines for Banks
RBI/2015-16/65 DPSS.CO.PD.Mobile Banking.No.1/02.23.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficersAll Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks Madam /Dear Sir, Master Circular – Mobile Banking transactions in India – Operative Guidelines for Banks As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of circul
RBI/2015-16/65 DPSS.CO.PD.Mobile Banking.No.1/02.23.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficersAll Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks Madam /Dear Sir, Master Circular – Mobile Banking transactions in India – Operative Guidelines for Banks As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of circul
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular- Credit Facilities to Minority Communities
RBI/2015-16/64 FIDD.GSSD.BC.No.05/09.10.01/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular- Credit Facilities to Minority Communities Please refer to our Master Circular FIDD. GSSD.BC.No.43/09.10.01/2014 -15 dated July 01, 2014, updated up to December, 01, 2014 consolidating the instructions / guidelines / directives issued to banks till that date relating to Credit Facilities to Minority Communities. The M
RBI/2015-16/64 FIDD.GSSD.BC.No.05/09.10.01/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular- Credit Facilities to Minority Communities Please refer to our Master Circular FIDD. GSSD.BC.No.43/09.10.01/2014 -15 dated July 01, 2014, updated up to December, 01, 2014 consolidating the instructions / guidelines / directives issued to banks till that date relating to Credit Facilities to Minority Communities. The M
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits held in Domestic, Ordinary Non-Resident (NRO) and Non-Resident (External) (NRE) Accounts
RBI/2015-16/39 DBR.No.Dir.BC.7/13.03.00/2015-16 July 1, 2015 Ashadha 10, 1937(Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular on Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits held in Domestic, Ordinary Non-Resident (NRO) and Non-Resident (External) (NRE) Accounts Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No.Dir.BC.15/13.03.00/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 consolidating the instructions/guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2014 relating to Int
RBI/2015-16/39 DBR.No.Dir.BC.7/13.03.00/2015-16 July 1, 2015 Ashadha 10, 1937(Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular on Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits held in Domestic, Ordinary Non-Resident (NRO) and Non-Resident (External) (NRE) Accounts Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No.Dir.BC.15/13.03.00/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 consolidating the instructions/guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2014 relating to Int
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular- Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions - UCBs
RBI/2015-16/45 DCBR.CO.BPD. (PCB) MC No.13/13.05.000/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Master Circular- Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD. (PCB) MC. No.1/13.05.000/2014-15 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
RBI/2015-16/45 DCBR.CO.BPD. (PCB) MC No.13/13.05.000/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Master Circular- Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD. (PCB) MC. No.1/13.05.000/2014-15 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
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Credit facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) & Scheduled Tribes (STs)
RBI/2015-16/60 FIDD.CO.GSSD.BC.No 06/09.09.01/2015-16 July 01, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular - Credit facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) & Scheduled Tribes (STs) Please refer to the Master Circular RPCD GSSD BC No.01/09.09.01/2014-15 dated July 01, 2014 consolidating guidelines / Instructions / directions issued to banks with regard to providing credit facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Sched
RBI/2015-16/60 FIDD.CO.GSSD.BC.No 06/09.09.01/2015-16 July 01, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular - Credit facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) & Scheduled Tribes (STs) Please refer to the Master Circular RPCD GSSD BC No.01/09.09.01/2014-15 dated July 01, 2014 consolidating guidelines / Instructions / directions issued to banks with regard to providing credit facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Sched
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Area of Operation, Branch Authorisation Policy, Opening/Up-gradation of Extension Counters, ATMs and Shifting/Splitting/Closure of Offices
RBI/2015-16/62 DCBR.LS.(PCB) MC.No.16/07.01.000/2015-16 July 1, 2015 All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Area of Operation, Branch Authorisation Policy, Opening/Up-gradation of Extension Counters, ATMs and Shifting/Splitting/Closure of Offices Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.LS (PCB) MC. No.14/07.01.00/2013-14, dated July 1, 2014 on the captioned subject. This Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guideli
RBI/2015-16/62 DCBR.LS.(PCB) MC.No.16/07.01.000/2015-16 July 1, 2015 All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Area of Operation, Branch Authorisation Policy, Opening/Up-gradation of Extension Counters, ATMs and Shifting/Splitting/Closure of Offices Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.LS (PCB) MC. No.14/07.01.00/2013-14, dated July 1, 2014 on the captioned subject. This Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guideli
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Customer Service - UCBs
RBI/2015-16/61 DCBR.CO.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.15/12.05.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Customer Service - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC No.10/12.05.001/2014-15 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 on the subject issued u
RBI/2015-16/61 DCBR.CO.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.15/12.05.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Customer Service - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC No.10/12.05.001/2014-15 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 on the subject issued u
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Customer Service in Banks
RBI/2015-16/59 DBR No.Leg.BC. 21/09.07.006/2015-16 July 1, 2015 Ashadha 10, 1937 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Master Circular on Customer Service in Banks Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No.Leg.BC.21/09.07.006/2014-15 dated July 01, 2014 consolidating the important instructions issued by us in the area of customer service up to June 30, 2014. This Master Circular consolidates instructions on the above matters issued up to June 30,
RBI/2015-16/59 DBR No.Leg.BC. 21/09.07.006/2015-16 July 1, 2015 Ashadha 10, 1937 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Master Circular on Customer Service in Banks Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No.Leg.BC.21/09.07.006/2014-15 dated July 01, 2014 consolidating the important instructions issued by us in the area of customer service up to June 30, 2014. This Master Circular consolidates instructions on the above matters issued up to June 30,
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities
RBI/2015-16/54 Master Circular No.7/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (updated as on October 30, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities Establishment of Branch/Liaison/Project Offices in India is regulated in terms of Section 6(6) of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 as amended from time to ti
RBI/2015-16/54 Master Circular No.7/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (updated as on October 30, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities Establishment of Branch/Liaison/Project Offices in India is regulated in terms of Section 6(6) of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 as amended from time to ti
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes
RBI/2015-16/52 DCM (FNVD) G- 4/16.01.05/2015-16 July 1, 2015 (Updated as on September 28, 2015) The Chairman / Managing Director, Commercial Banks, Cooperative Banks, RRBs, Private Banks, Foreign Banks and Director of Treasuries of all States Dear Sir / Madam, Master Circular – Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes Please refer to the Master Circular DCM (FNVD) No.G-2/16.01.05/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 consolidating the instructions issued till June 30, 2014
RBI/2015-16/52 DCM (FNVD) G- 4/16.01.05/2015-16 July 1, 2015 (Updated as on September 28, 2015) The Chairman / Managing Director, Commercial Banks, Cooperative Banks, RRBs, Private Banks, Foreign Banks and Director of Treasuries of all States Dear Sir / Madam, Master Circular – Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes Please refer to the Master Circular DCM (FNVD) No.G-2/16.01.05/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 consolidating the instructions issued till June 30, 2014
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Basel III Capital Regulations
RBI/2015-16/58 DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 July 1, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) @@NBSP@@ Madam / Sir, Master Circular – Basel III Capital Regulations Please refer to the Master Circular No.DBOD.BP.BC.6/21.06.201/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014, consolidating therein the prudential guidelines on capital adequacy issued to banks till June 30, 2014. 2. As you are aware, Basel III Capital Regulations are being i
RBI/2015-16/58 DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 July 1, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) @@NBSP@@ Madam / Sir, Master Circular – Basel III Capital Regulations Please refer to the Master Circular No.DBOD.BP.BC.6/21.06.201/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014, consolidating therein the prudential guidelines on capital adequacy issued to banks till June 30, 2014. 2. As you are aware, Basel III Capital Regulations are being i
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - Priority Sector Lending- Targets and Classification
RBI/2015-16/53 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.4/04.09.01/2015-16 July 1, 2015 (Amended up to December 15, 2015) The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir/ Madam, MASTER CIRCULAR-PRIORITY SECTOR LENDING-TARGETS AND CLASSIFICATION The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks on Priority Sector Lending. In order to enable the ba
RBI/2015-16/53 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.4/04.09.01/2015-16 July 1, 2015 (Amended up to December 15, 2015) The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir/ Madam, MASTER CIRCULAR-PRIORITY SECTOR LENDING-TARGETS AND CLASSIFICATION The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks on Priority Sector Lending. In order to enable the ba
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Call/Notice Money Market Operations
RBI/2015-16/55 FMRD.DIRD. 01 /14.01.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) / Co-operative Banks / Primary Dealers Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular on Call/Notice Money Market Operations The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks and the Primary Dealers in regard to call/notice money market. To enable eligible institutions to have curr
RBI/2015-16/55 FMRD.DIRD. 01 /14.01.001/2015-16 July 1, 2015 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) / Co-operative Banks / Primary Dealers Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular on Call/Notice Money Market Operations The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks and the Primary Dealers in regard to call/notice money market. To enable eligible institutions to have curr
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