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Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Rupee / Foreign Currency Export Credit and Customer Service To Exporters
RBI/2014-15/69 DBOD No.DIR.BC.19/04.02.002/2014-15 July 1, 2014 10 Ashadha, 1936 (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular- Rupee / Foreign Currency Export Credit and Customer Service To Exporters Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No.Dir.(Exp).BC16/04.02.002/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 consolidating the instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2013, relating to Rupee / Foreign Currency Export Credit &am
RBI/2014-15/69 DBOD No.DIR.BC.19/04.02.002/2014-15 July 1, 2014 10 Ashadha, 1936 (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular- Rupee / Foreign Currency Export Credit and Customer Service To Exporters Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No.Dir.(Exp).BC16/04.02.002/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 consolidating the instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2013, relating to Rupee / Foreign Currency Export Credit &am
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Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities
RBI/2014-15/15Master Circular No.10/2014-15July 01, 2014(As updated on March 25, 2015)To,All Authorised Persons in Foreign ExchangeMadam / Sir,Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activitiesThis Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities” at one place. The list of underlying circulars/ notifications is set out in Appendix.2. This Master Circu
RBI/2014-15/15Master Circular No.10/2014-15July 01, 2014(As updated on March 25, 2015)To,All Authorised Persons in Foreign ExchangeMadam / Sir,Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activitiesThis Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities” at one place. The list of underlying circulars/ notifications is set out in Appendix.2. This Master Circu
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Disbursement of Pension by Agency Banks
RBI/2014-15/110 DGBA.GAD.No.H- 4/31.05.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated upto May 07, 2015) All Agency Banks Dear Sir/Madam Master Circular - Disbursement of Pension by Agency Banks Please refer to our master circular RBI/2013-14/101 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 downl
RBI/2014-15/110 DGBA.GAD.No.H- 4/31.05.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated upto May 07, 2015) All Agency Banks Dear Sir/Madam Master Circular - Disbursement of Pension by Agency Banks Please refer to our master circular RBI/2013-14/101 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 downl
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Mobile Banking transactions in India - Operative Guidelines for Banks
RBI/2014-15/104 DPSS.CO.PD.Mobile Banking. No.2/02.23.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As updated on December 04, 2014) The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All 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
RBI/2014-15/104 DPSS.CO.PD.Mobile Banking. No.2/02.23.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As updated on December 04, 2014) The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All 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
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Policy Guidelines on Issuance and Operation of Pre-paid Payment Instruments in India
RBI/2014-2015/105 DPSS.CO.PD.PPI.No.3/02.14.006/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (updated as on December 03, 2014) 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 p
RBI/2014-2015/105 DPSS.CO.PD.PPI.No.3/02.14.006/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (updated as on December 03, 2014) 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 p
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Appointment & Delisting of Brokers and Payment of Brokerage on Relief/Savings Bonds
RBI/2014-15/106 DGBA.CDD. No.7921/13.01.299/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairman/Managing DirectorHead Office (Government Accounts Department)State Bank of India and Associates, All Nationalized banks (Excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank),Axis Bank Ltd./ICICI Bank Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd.,Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. (SHCIL) Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular on Appointment & Delisting of Brokers and Payment of Brokerage on Relief/Savings Bonds Pleas
RBI/2014-15/106 DGBA.CDD. No.7921/13.01.299/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairman/Managing DirectorHead Office (Government Accounts Department)State Bank of India and Associates, All Nationalized banks (Excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank),Axis Bank Ltd./ICICI Bank Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd.,Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. (SHCIL) Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular on Appointment & Delisting of Brokers and Payment of Brokerage on Relief/Savings Bonds Pleas
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
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2013 - The Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines and Directions, 2003
RBI/2014-15/47 DNBS.(PD).CC.No. 39./SCRC/26.03.001/2014-2015 July 1, 2014 Notification as amended upto June 30, 2013 - The Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines and Directions, 2003 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 The Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies
RBI/2014-15/47 DNBS.(PD).CC.No. 39./SCRC/26.03.001/2014-2015 July 1, 2014 Notification as amended upto June 30, 2013 - The Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines and Directions, 2003 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 The Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular- Capital Adequacy Standards and Risk Management Guidelines for Standalone Primary Dealers
RBI/2014-15/97 IDMD.PDRD. 02/03.64.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Standalone Primary Dealers Dear Sir / Madam, Master Circular- Capital Adequacy Standards and Risk Management Guidelines for Standalone Primary Dealers The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, from time to time, issued guidelines/instructions to the standalone Primary Dealers (PDs) with regard to their Capital Adequacy Standards and Risk Management. The enclosed Master Circular incorporates all the guidelines/i
RBI/2014-15/97 IDMD.PDRD. 02/03.64.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Standalone Primary Dealers Dear Sir / Madam, Master Circular- Capital Adequacy Standards and Risk Management Guidelines for Standalone Primary Dealers The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, from time to time, issued guidelines/instructions to the standalone Primary Dealers (PDs) with regard to their Capital Adequacy Standards and Risk Management. The enclosed Master Circular incorporates all the guidelines/i
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Foreign Investment in India
RBI/2014-15/6 Master Circular No. 15/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (Amended upto April 08, 2015) To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam/Sir, Master Circular on Foreign Investment in India Foreign investment in India is governed by sub-section (3) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 20/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. The regulatory framework and instructions issued by the Reserve Bank ha
RBI/2014-15/6 Master Circular No. 15/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (Amended upto April 08, 2015) To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam/Sir, Master Circular on Foreign Investment in India Foreign investment in India is governed by sub-section (3) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 20/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. The regulatory framework and instructions issued by the Reserve Bank ha
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Basel III Capital Regulations
RBI/2014-15/103 DBOD.No.BP.BC.6/21.06.201/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Sir, Master Circular – Basel III Capital Regulations Please refer to the Master Circular No.DBOD.BP.BC.2/21.06.201/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013, consolidating therein the prudential guidelines on capital adequacy issued to banks till that date. 2. As you are aware, Basel III Capital Regulations is being implemented i
RBI/2014-15/103 DBOD.No.BP.BC.6/21.06.201/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Sir, Master Circular – Basel III Capital Regulations Please refer to the Master Circular No.DBOD.BP.BC.2/21.06.201/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013, consolidating therein the prudential guidelines on capital adequacy issued to banks till that date. 2. As you are aware, Basel III Capital Regulations is being implemented i
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Nomination facility for Relief/Savings Bonds
RBI/2014-15/107 DGBA.CDD. No. 7917/13.01.299/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairman/Managing DirectorHead Office (Government Accounts Department)State Bank of India and Associates, All Nationalized banks (Excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank),Axis Bank Ltd./ICICI Bank Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd., Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. (SHCIL) Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular on Nomination facility for Relief/Savings Bonds Please refer to our Master Circular RBI/2013-1
RBI/2014-15/107 DGBA.CDD. No. 7917/13.01.299/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairman/Managing DirectorHead Office (Government Accounts Department)State Bank of India and Associates, All Nationalized banks (Excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank),Axis Bank Ltd./ICICI Bank Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd., Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. (SHCIL) Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular on Nomination facility for Relief/Savings Bonds Please refer to our Master Circular RBI/2013-1
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
Master Circular - Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances
RBI/2014-15/74 DBOD.No.BP.BC.9/21.04.048/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Master Circular - Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances Please refer to the Master Circular No. DBOD.No.BP.BC.1/21.04.048/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 consolidating instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2013 on matters relating to prudential norms on income recognition, asset classif
RBI/2014-15/74 DBOD.No.BP.BC.9/21.04.048/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Master Circular - Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances Please refer to the Master Circular No. DBOD.No.BP.BC.1/21.04.048/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 consolidating instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2013 on matters relating to prudential norms on income recognition, asset classif
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 - Guidelines for Issue of Commercial Paper
RBI/2014-15/100 IDMD.PCD.04/14.01.02/2014-15 July 1, 2014 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/2014-15/100 IDMD.PCD.04/14.01.02/2014-15 July 1, 2014 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, 2014
Master Circular - Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy - Basel I Framework
RBI/2014-15/76 DBOD.No.BP.BC.4/21.01.002/2014-15 July 1, 2014 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.21/21.01.002/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 consolidating instructions / guidelines issued till June 30, 2013 on matters relating to prudential norms on capital adequacy under Basel I framework. 2. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporat
RBI/2014-15/76 DBOD.No.BP.BC.4/21.01.002/2014-15 July 1, 2014 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.21/21.01.002/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 consolidating instructions / guidelines issued till June 30, 2013 on matters relating to prudential norms on capital adequacy under Basel I framework. 2. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporat
Jul 01, 2014
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Master Circular - Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks
RBI/2014-15/75 DBOD No BP.BC.20/21.04.141/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Master Circular – Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks Please refer to the Master Circular No. DBOD.BP.BC. 8/21.04.141/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013, containing consolidated instructions/guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2013, on matters relating to prudential norms for classificatio
RBI/2014-15/75 DBOD No BP.BC.20/21.04.141/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Master Circular – Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks Please refer to the Master Circular No. DBOD.BP.BC. 8/21.04.141/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013, containing consolidated instructions/guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2013, on matters relating to prudential norms for classificatio
Jul 01, 2013
Master Circular of instructions relating to deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts
RBI/2013-14/74 DBOD.No.Dir.BC. 11 /13.03.00/2013-14 July 1 , 2013 Ashadha 10, 1935 (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular of instructions relating to deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No. Dir. BC.8/ 13.03.00/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 consolidating the instructions/guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2012 relating to deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts. The Master Circular has
RBI/2013-14/74 DBOD.No.Dir.BC. 11 /13.03.00/2013-14 July 1 , 2013 Ashadha 10, 1935 (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular of instructions relating to deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No. Dir. BC.8/ 13.03.00/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 consolidating the instructions/guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2012 relating to deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts. The Master Circular has
Jul 01, 2013
Master Circular - Housing Finance
RBI/2013-14/67 DBOD. No.DIR.BC.17/08.12.001/2013-14 July 1, 2013 Ashadha 10, 1935, (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular – Housing Finance Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No. Dir. BC.7/08.12.001/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 consolidating the instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2012 relating to Housing Finance. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporating the instructions issu
RBI/2013-14/67 DBOD. No.DIR.BC.17/08.12.001/2013-14 July 1, 2013 Ashadha 10, 1935, (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular – Housing Finance Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No. Dir. BC.7/08.12.001/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 consolidating the instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2012 relating to Housing Finance. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporating the instructions issu
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