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Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Know Your Customer (KYC) norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Obligation of banks under PMLA, 2002
RBI/2014-15/70 DBOD.AML.BC.No.22/14.01.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 Ashadha 10, 1936 (saka) The Chairpersons/Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) / All India Financial Institutions/ Local Area Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Master Circular – Know Your Customer (KYC) norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Obligation of banks under PMLA, 2002 Please refer to our Master Circular DBOD.AML.BC.No. 24/14
RBI/2014-15/70 DBOD.AML.BC.No.22/14.01.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 Ashadha 10, 1936 (saka) The Chairpersons/Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) / All India Financial Institutions/ Local Area Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Master Circular – Know Your Customer (KYC) norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Obligation of banks under PMLA, 2002 Please refer to our Master Circular DBOD.AML.BC.No. 24/14
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Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Guarantees and Co-acceptances
RBI/2014-15/67 DBOD.No.Dir.BC.17/13.03.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 10 Ashadha 1936 (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.12/13.03.00/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 consolidating the instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2013, relating to Guarantees and Co-acceptances. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporati
RBI/2014-15/67 DBOD.No.Dir.BC.17/13.03.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 10 Ashadha 1936 (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.12/13.03.00/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 consolidating the instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2013, relating to Guarantees and Co-acceptances. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporati
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular- Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions - UCBs
RBI/2014-15/24 UBD.BPD.(PCB) MC No.1/13.05.000/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Master Circular- Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD. (PCB) MC. No.1/13.05.000/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions / gu
RBI/2014-15/24 UBD.BPD.(PCB) MC No.1/13.05.000/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Master Circular- Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD. (PCB) MC. No.1/13.05.000/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions / gu
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circulars - Miscellaneous Instructions to all Non-Banking Financial Companies
RBI/2014-15/52 DNBS(PD).CC.No.392/03.02.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As amended up to February 06, 2015) To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Dear Sirs, Master Circulars - Miscellaneous Instructions to all Non-Banking Financial Companies In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India has issued master circulars to NBFCs on various subjects. It is advised that Miscellaneous Directions / Instructions issued upto June 30, 2014, w
RBI/2014-15/52 DNBS(PD).CC.No.392/03.02.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As amended up to February 06, 2015) To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Dear Sirs, Master Circulars - Miscellaneous Instructions to all Non-Banking Financial Companies In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India has issued master circulars to NBFCs on various subjects. It is advised that Miscellaneous Directions / Instructions issued upto June 30, 2014, w
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Bank Finance to Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
RBI/2014-15/59 DBOD.BP.BC.No.10/21.04.172/2014-15 July 1, 2014 Chairman and Managing Directors / Chief Executives of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Bank Finance to Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Please refer to our Master Circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.6/21.04.172/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 on the captioned subject. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporating instructions issued up to June 30, 2014 and h
RBI/2014-15/59 DBOD.BP.BC.No.10/21.04.172/2014-15 July 1, 2014 Chairman and Managing Directors / Chief Executives of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Bank Finance to Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Please refer to our Master Circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.6/21.04.172/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 on the captioned subject. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporating instructions issued up to June 30, 2014 and h
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Export Credit Refinance Facility
RBI/2014-15/101 Ref.MPD.No.373/07.01.279/2014-15 July 1, 2014 Aashadha 10, 1936 (Saka) The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all Scheduled Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Master Circular on Export Credit Refinance Facility Please refer to Master Circular No.MPD No.366/07.01.279/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 on export credit refinance facility. This revised Master Circular on Export Credit Refinance Facility consolidates and updates all instructions/guidelines issued on
RBI/2014-15/101 Ref.MPD.No.373/07.01.279/2014-15 July 1, 2014 Aashadha 10, 1936 (Saka) The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all Scheduled Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Master Circular on Export Credit Refinance Facility Please refer to Master Circular No.MPD No.366/07.01.279/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 on export credit refinance facility. This revised Master Circular on Export Credit Refinance Facility consolidates and updates all instructions/guidelines issued on
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular- Credit Facilities to Minority Communities
RBI/2014-15/335 FIDD.GSSD.BC. No.43/09.10.01/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated upto December 03, 2014) The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular- Credit Facilities to Minority Communities Please refer to our Master Circular RPCD. GSSD.BC.No.2/09.10.01/2013 -14 dated July 01, 2013 consolidating the instructions/guidelines/directives issued to banks till that date relating to Credit Facilities to Minority Communities. The Maste
RBI/2014-15/335 FIDD.GSSD.BC. No.43/09.10.01/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated upto December 03, 2014) The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular- Credit Facilities to Minority Communities Please refer to our Master Circular RPCD. GSSD.BC.No.2/09.10.01/2013 -14 dated July 01, 2013 consolidating the instructions/guidelines/directives issued to banks till that date relating to Credit Facilities to Minority Communities. The Maste
Jul 01, 2014
RRBs - Master Circular on Branch Licensing
RBI/2014-15/81 RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BL.BC.4/03.05.90/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Branch Licensing Please refer to the Master Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BL.BC.08/03.05.90/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 consolidating instructions/guidelines issued to banks on Branch Licensing till June 30, 2013. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporating the instructions issued upto June 30, 2014. A copy of the updated M
RBI/2014-15/81 RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BL.BC.4/03.05.90/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Branch Licensing Please refer to the Master Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BL.BC.08/03.05.90/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 consolidating instructions/guidelines issued to banks on Branch Licensing till June 30, 2013. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporating the instructions issued upto June 30, 2014. A copy of the updated M
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Operational Guidelines to Primary Dealers
RBI/2014-15/96 IDMD.PDRD.01/03.64.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Primary Dealers Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular – Operational Guidelines to Primary Dealers The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions to the Primary Dealers (PDs) in regard to their operations. The Master Circular incorporating the guidelines/instructions/circulars on the subject issued up to June 30, 2014 is enclosed. A list of circulars finding reference
RBI/2014-15/96 IDMD.PDRD.01/03.64.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Primary Dealers Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular – Operational Guidelines to Primary Dealers The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions to the Primary Dealers (PDs) in regard to their operations. The Master Circular incorporating the guidelines/instructions/circulars on the subject issued up to June 30, 2014 is enclosed. A list of circulars finding reference
Jul 01, 2014
RRBs/StCBs/CCBs Master Circular - Know Your Customer (KYC) norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards / Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) / Obligation of Banks under PMLA, 2002
RBI/2014-15/92 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No.02/07.51.018/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)/ State / Central Cooperative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Master Circular – Know Your Customer (KYC) norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards / Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) / Obligation of Banks under PMLA, 2002 Please find enclosed our Master Circular consolidating instructions/guidelines issued to Regi
RBI/2014-15/92 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No.02/07.51.018/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)/ State / Central Cooperative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Master Circular – Know Your Customer (KYC) norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards / Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) / Obligation of Banks under PMLA, 2002 Please find enclosed our Master Circular consolidating instructions/guidelines issued to Regi
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Lead Bank Scheme
RBI/2014-15/94 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 9/02.01.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The Chairmen and Managing Directors SLBC Convenor Banks/Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam MASTER CIRCULAR – Lead Bank Scheme The Reserve Bank of India has issued guidelines on Lead Bank Scheme from time to time. This Master Circular consolidates the relevant guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India on Lead Bank Scheme up to June 30, 2014 as listed in the Appendix. 2. This Master Circular has been placed on t
RBI/2014-15/94 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 9/02.01.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The Chairmen and Managing Directors SLBC Convenor Banks/Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam MASTER CIRCULAR – Lead Bank Scheme The Reserve Bank of India has issued guidelines on Lead Bank Scheme from time to time. This Master Circular consolidates the relevant guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India on Lead Bank Scheme up to June 30, 2014 as listed in the Appendix. 2. This Master Circular has been placed on t
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Collection of Direct Taxes - OLTAS
RBI/2014-15/108 DGBA.GAD.No.H-3/42.01.034/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated upto January 21, 2015) To All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular – Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS Please refer to our master circular RBI/2013-14/99 dated July 1, 2013 on the above subject. We have now updated the master circular incorporating important instructions issued by us till end of June 2014. A copy of the same is enclosed for your information. This circular may also be down
RBI/2014-15/108 DGBA.GAD.No.H-3/42.01.034/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated upto January 21, 2015) To All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular – Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS Please refer to our master circular RBI/2013-14/99 dated July 1, 2013 on the above subject. We have now updated the master circular incorporating important instructions issued by us till end of June 2014. A copy of the same is enclosed for your information. This circular may also be down
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks - Payment of Agency Commission
RBI/2014-15/109 DGBA.GAD.No.H - 2/31.12.010/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated as on January 07, 2015) 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/2013-14/100 dated July 1, 2013 on the above subject. We have now updated the master circular incorporating important instructions issued by us till end of June 2014. A copy of the same is enclosed for yo
RBI/2014-15/109 DGBA.GAD.No.H - 2/31.12.010/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated as on January 07, 2015) 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/2013-14/100 dated July 1, 2013 on the above subject. We have now updated the master circular incorporating important instructions issued by us till end of June 2014. A copy of the same is enclosed for yo
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services
RBI/2014-15/4 Master Circular No.13/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (As amended up to June 18, 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) Rules, 2000 as amended from
RBI/2014-15/4 Master Circular No.13/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (As amended up to June 18, 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) Rules, 2000 as amended from
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Interest Rates on Advances
RBI/2014-15/65 DBOD.No.Dir.BC.13/13.03.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 Ashadha 10, 1936 (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular - Interest Rates on Advances Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.No.Dir.BC.15/13.03.00/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 consolidating instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2013 on matters relating to Interest Rates on Advances. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporat
RBI/2014-15/65 DBOD.No.Dir.BC.13/13.03.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 Ashadha 10, 1936 (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular - Interest Rates on Advances Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.No.Dir.BC.15/13.03.00/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 consolidating instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2013 on matters relating to Interest Rates on Advances. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporat
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Priority Sector Lending-Targets and Classification
RBI/2014-15/95 RPCD.CO.Plan.BC 10/04.09.01/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, 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 banks to have current instructions at one
RBI/2014-15/95 RPCD.CO.Plan.BC 10/04.09.01/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, 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 banks to have current instructions at one
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Disclosure Norms for Financial Institutions
RBI/2014-15/80 DBOD.No.FID.FIC 2/01.02.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The CEOs of the All-India Term- lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Disclosure Norms for Financial Institutions Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.No.FID.FIC.2/01.02.00/2013-14 dated July 02, 2013 on the above subject. The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions / guidelines on the subject up to June 30, 20
RBI/2014-15/80 DBOD.No.FID.FIC 2/01.02.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The CEOs of the All-India Term- lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Disclosure Norms for Financial Institutions Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.No.FID.FIC.2/01.02.00/2013-14 dated July 02, 2013 on the above subject. The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions / guidelines on the subject up to June 30, 20
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch /Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities
RBI/2014-2015/11 Master Circular No.7/2014-15 July 01, 2014 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 time. 2. This Master Circular cons
RBI/2014-2015/11 Master Circular No.7/2014-15 July 01, 2014 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 time. 2. This Master Circular cons
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
RBI/2014-15/91 DBOD.No.Ret.BC.11/12.01.001/2014-15 July 01, 2014 Ashadha 10, 1936 (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular - Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to the Master Circular RBI/2013-14/64 DBOD.No.Ret.BC.19/12.01.001/2013-14 dated July 01, 2013 updating instructions/guidelines issued to the Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) on CRR/SLR till June 30, 2013. The M
RBI/2014-15/91 DBOD.No.Ret.BC.11/12.01.001/2014-15 July 01, 2014 Ashadha 10, 1936 (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular - Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to the Master Circular RBI/2013-14/64 DBOD.No.Ret.BC.19/12.01.001/2013-14 dated July 01, 2013 updating instructions/guidelines issued to the Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) on CRR/SLR till June 30, 2013. The M
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses
RBI/2014-15/14 Master Circular No. 3/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (As updated on May 20, 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
RBI/2014-15/14 Master Circular No. 3/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (As updated on May 20, 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
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