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Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme
RBI/2015-16/29 FIDD.FID.BC.No.02/12.01.033/2015-16 July 01, 2015(Amended up to February 04, 2016) The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions to banks on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme. In view of the recent changes in the guidelines on Self-Help Group Bank Linkage Programme,
RBI/2015-16/29 FIDD.FID.BC.No.02/12.01.033/2015-16 July 01, 2015(Amended up to February 04, 2016) The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions to banks on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme. In view of the recent changes in the guidelines on Self-Help Group Bank Linkage Programme,
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Jul 01, 2015
Master Circulars- Miscellaneous Instructions to NBFC- ND-SI
RBI/2015-16/28 DNBR (PD) CC.No.055/03.10.119/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circulars- Miscellaneous Instructions to NBFC- ND-SI 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 related to the captioned subject contained in various circulars issued by RBI updated as on June 30, 2015 a
RBI/2015-16/28 DNBR (PD) CC.No.055/03.10.119/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circulars- Miscellaneous Instructions to NBFC- ND-SI 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 related to the captioned subject contained in various circulars issued by RBI updated as on June 30, 2015 a
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular - The Non-Banking Financial Company - Factors (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2012
RBI/2015-16/27 DNBR (PD) CC.No.049/03.10.119/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Updated as on April 11, 2016)@@NBSP@@ To All NBFCs, Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular – The Non-Banking Financial Company - Factors (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2012 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 related to the captioned subject contained in various circulars issu
RBI/2015-16/27 DNBR (PD) CC.No.049/03.10.119/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Updated as on April 11, 2016)@@NBSP@@ To All NBFCs, Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular – The Non-Banking Financial Company - Factors (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2012 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 related to the captioned subject contained in various circulars issu
Jun 11, 2015
Master Circular - “Non-Banking Financial Companies - Corporate Governance (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2015”
RBI/2014-15/632 DNBR (PD) CC No.040/03.01.001/2014-15 June 03, 2015 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Dear Sirs, Master Circular – “Non-Banking Financial Companies – Corporate Governance (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2015” 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. DNBR. 019/CGM (CDS)-2015 dated A
RBI/2014-15/632 DNBR (PD) CC No.040/03.01.001/2014-15 June 03, 2015 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Dear Sirs, Master Circular – “Non-Banking Financial Companies – Corporate Governance (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2015” 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. DNBR. 019/CGM (CDS)-2015 dated A
Jun 11, 2015
Master Circular - "Infrastructure Debt Fund-Non-Banking Financial Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2011"
RBI/2014-15/631 DNBR (PD) CC No. 039/03.01.001/2014-15 June 11, 2015 To All NBFCs Dear Sirs, Master Circular – "Infrastructure Debt Fund-Non-Banking Financial Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2011". 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.233/CGM(US)-2011 dated November 21, 2011 updated till the
RBI/2014-15/631 DNBR (PD) CC No. 039/03.01.001/2014-15 June 11, 2015 To All NBFCs Dear Sirs, Master Circular – "Infrastructure Debt Fund-Non-Banking Financial Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2011". 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.233/CGM(US)-2011 dated November 21, 2011 updated till the
Jun 11, 2015
Master Circular - "Non-Systemically Important Non-Banking Financial (Non-Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2015"
RBI/2014-15/630 DNBR (PD) CC No.038/03.01.001/2014-15 June 03, 2015 To All Non-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking NBFCs, Dear Sirs, Master Circular – "Non-Systemically Important Non-Banking Financial (Non-Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2015". 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 instruct
RBI/2014-15/630 DNBR (PD) CC No.038/03.01.001/2014-15 June 03, 2015 To All Non-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking NBFCs, Dear Sirs, Master Circular – "Non-Systemically Important Non-Banking Financial (Non-Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2015". 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 instruct
Jun 11, 2015
Master Circular - “Systemically Important Non-Banking Financial (Non-Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2015”
RBI/2014-15/629 DNBR (PD) CC No. 037/03.01.001/2014-15 June 03, 2015 To All Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking NBFCs, Dear Sirs, Master Circular – “Systemically Important Non-Banking Financial (Non-Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2015” 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 con
RBI/2014-15/629 DNBR (PD) CC No. 037/03.01.001/2014-15 June 03, 2015 To All Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking NBFCs, Dear Sirs, Master Circular – “Systemically Important Non-Banking Financial (Non-Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2015” 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 con
Jan 07, 2015
Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters
RBI/2014-15/73 DBR.No.CID.BC.57/20.16.003/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated up to January 07, 2015) i) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) and ii) All India Notified Financial Institutions Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters RBI has been receiving references from banks and other agencies seeking clarification as well as posing certain issues concerning the various guidelines contained in the current Master Circular on Wilful Defaulte
RBI/2014-15/73 DBR.No.CID.BC.57/20.16.003/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated up to January 07, 2015) i) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) and ii) All India Notified Financial Institutions Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters RBI has been receiving references from banks and other agencies seeking clarification as well as posing certain issues concerning the various guidelines contained in the current Master Circular on Wilful Defaulte
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme
RBI/2014-15/61 RPCD.FID.BC.No.06/12.01.033/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions to banks on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme. In order to enable the banks to have instructions at one place, a Master Circular incorporating the existing guidelines/instruct
RBI/2014-15/61 RPCD.FID.BC.No.06/12.01.033/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions to banks on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme. In order to enable the banks to have instructions at one place, a Master Circular incorporating the existing guidelines/instruct
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Guidelines for Relief Measures by Banks in Areas Affected by Natural Calamities
RBI/2014-15/84 RPCD.No.FSD.BC 07/05.04.02/2014-15 July 1, 2014 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.PLFS.BC.6/05.04.02/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013, incorporating guidelines issued to banks in regard to matters relating to relief me
RBI/2014-15/84 RPCD.No.FSD.BC 07/05.04.02/2014-15 July 1, 2014 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.PLFS.BC.6/05.04.02/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013, incorporating guidelines issued to banks in regard to matters relating to relief me
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Scheme of Incentives and Penalties for bank branches based on performance in rendering customer service to the members of public
RBI/2014-15/86 DCM (CC) No. G- 5/03.39.01/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairman & Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Master Circular – Scheme of Incentives and Penalties for bank branches based on performance in rendering customer service to the members of public Please refer to the Master Circular DCM (CC) No. G-3/03.39.01/2013-14 dated July 01, 2013 containing the scheme of incentives and penalties for bank branches including c
RBI/2014-15/86 DCM (CC) No. G- 5/03.39.01/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairman & Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Master Circular – Scheme of Incentives and Penalties for bank branches based on performance in rendering customer service to the members of public Please refer to the Master Circular DCM (CC) No. G-3/03.39.01/2013-14 dated July 01, 2013 containing the scheme of incentives and penalties for bank branches including c
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes
RBI/2014-15/87 DCM (FNVD) G- 2/16.01.05/2014-15 July 1, 2014 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-5/16.01.05/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 consolidating the instructions issued till June 30, 2013 relating to Detection and Impoundin
RBI/2014-15/87 DCM (FNVD) G- 2/16.01.05/2014-15 July 1, 2014 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-5/16.01.05/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 consolidating the instructions issued till June 30, 2013 relating to Detection and Impoundin
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - The Non-Banking Financial Company - Factors (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2012
RBI /2014-15/33 DNBS (PD) CC No. 396/03.02.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (as amended up to May 25,2015) To All NBFCs Dear Sirs, Master Circular – The Non-Banking Financial Company - Factors (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2012 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 captioned circular updated till the date as indicated above are
RBI /2014-15/33 DNBS (PD) CC No. 396/03.02.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (as amended up to May 25,2015) To All NBFCs Dear Sirs, Master Circular – The Non-Banking Financial Company - Factors (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2012 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 captioned circular updated till the date as indicated above are
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular -Corporate Governance
RBI/2014-15/36 DNBS (PD) CC No.390/03.10.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Dear Sirs, Master Circular –Corporate Governance In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated circulars/notifications on various subjects. It is advised that instructions on the captioned subject as updated till June 30, 2014, have been compiled herein and enclosed for ready reference. The Master Circular
RBI/2014-15/36 DNBS (PD) CC No.390/03.10.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Dear Sirs, Master Circular –Corporate Governance In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated circulars/notifications on various subjects. It is advised that instructions on the captioned subject as updated till June 30, 2014, have been compiled herein and enclosed for ready reference. The Master Circular
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Levy of Penal Interest for delayed Reporting/Wrong Reporting/Non-Reporting of Currency Chest Transactions and Inclusion of Ineligible Amounts in Currency Chest Balances
RBI/2014-15/88 DCM(CC) No.G - 4 /03.35.01/2014-15 July 01, 2014 1. The Chairman& Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (All Banks having Currency Chests) 2. Director 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 Inclusion of Ineligible Amounts in Currency Chest Balances This circular is issued in supersession o
RBI/2014-15/88 DCM(CC) No.G - 4 /03.35.01/2014-15 July 01, 2014 1. The Chairman& Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (All Banks having Currency Chests) 2. Director 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 Inclusion of Ineligible Amounts in Currency Chest Balances This circular is issued in supersession o
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Facility for Exchange of Notes and Coins
RBI/2014-15/89 DCM (NE) No. G - 3 /08.07.18/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director / the Chief Executive Officer all banks Madam / Dear Sir Master Circular – Facility for Exchange of Notes and Coins Please refer to the Master Circular DCM (NE) No. G - 4 /08.07.18/2013-14 dated July 01, 2013 containing instructions on the facility for exchange of notes and coins. A revised version of Master Circular on the subject is annexed for your information and t
RBI/2014-15/89 DCM (NE) No. G - 3 /08.07.18/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director / the Chief Executive Officer all banks Madam / Dear Sir Master Circular – Facility for Exchange of Notes and Coins Please refer to the Master Circular DCM (NE) No. G - 4 /08.07.18/2013-14 dated July 01, 2013 containing instructions on the facility for exchange of notes and coins. A revised version of Master Circular on the subject is annexed for your information and t
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Credit facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) & Scheduled Tribes (STs)
RBI/2014-15/83 RPCD.GSSD.BC.No.01/09.09.01/2014-15 July 01, 2014 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.03/09.10.01/2013-14 dated July 01, 2013 consolidating guidelines / Instructions / directions issued to banks with regard to providing credit facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Schedule
RBI/2014-15/83 RPCD.GSSD.BC.No.01/09.09.01/2014-15 July 01, 2014 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.03/09.10.01/2013-14 dated July 01, 2013 consolidating guidelines / Instructions / directions issued to banks with regard to providing credit facilities to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Schedule
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Resource Raising Norms for Financial Institutions
RBI/2014-15/102 DBOD.No.FID.FIC.1/01.02.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The CEOs of the 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.1/01.02.00/2013-14 dated July 01, 2013 on the captioned subject. The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions / guidelines on the subject up to June
RBI/2014-15/102 DBOD.No.FID.FIC.1/01.02.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The CEOs of the 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.1/01.02.00/2013-14 dated July 01, 2013 on the captioned subject. The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions / guidelines on the subject up to June
Jul 01, 2014
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2014 - "Mortgage Guarantee Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines, 2008"
RBI/2014-15/49 DNBS.(PD-MGC).C.C.No.19/23.11.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The Chairman / CEOs of All Mortgage Guarantee Companies. Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2014 - "Mortgage Guarantee Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines, 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)3/CGM.(PK
RBI/2014-15/49 DNBS.(PD-MGC).C.C.No.19/23.11.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The Chairman / CEOs of All Mortgage Guarantee Companies. Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2014 - "Mortgage Guarantee Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines, 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)3/CGM.(PK
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Guidelines for Issue of Certificates of Deposit
RBI/2014-15/99 IDMD.PCD. 05/14.01.03/2014-15 July 1, 2014 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/2014-15/99 IDMD.PCD. 05/14.01.03/2014-15 July 1, 2014 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
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