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Jul 01, 2013
Master Circular on Branch Authorisation
RBI/2013-14/59 DBOD No. BAPD.BC. 18/22.01.001/2013-14 July 1, 2013 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Master Circular on Branch Authorisation Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No. BL.BC. 26/22.01.001/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 consolidating instructions / guidelines issued to banks on Branch Authorisation till June 30, 2013. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporating the i
RBI/2013-14/59 DBOD No. BAPD.BC. 18/22.01.001/2013-14 July 1, 2013 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Master Circular on Branch Authorisation Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No. BL.BC. 26/22.01.001/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 consolidating instructions / guidelines issued to banks on Branch Authorisation till June 30, 2013. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporating the i
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Jul 01, 2013
Master Circular - Basel III Capital Regulations
RBI/2013-14/70 DBOD.No.BP.BC. 2/21.06.201/2013-14 July 1, 2013 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.16/21.06.001/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012, consolidating therein the prudential guidelines issued to banks till that date on Capital Adequacy and Market Discipline - New Capital Adequacy Framework (NCAF). 2. As you
RBI/2013-14/70 DBOD.No.BP.BC. 2/21.06.201/2013-14 July 1, 2013 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.16/21.06.001/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012, consolidating therein the prudential guidelines issued to banks till that date on Capital Adequacy and Market Discipline - New Capital Adequacy Framework (NCAF). 2. As you
Jul 01, 2013
Master Circular on “Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers” (SRMS)
RBI/2013-14/85 RPCD CO GSSD.BC. No. 04/09.03.01/2013-14 July 01, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Indian Public Sector Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Master Circular on “Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers” (SRMS) Reserve Bank of India had issued instructions in April 2008 to banks regarding operationalisation of the Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS). To enable banks to have current instructions
RBI/2013-14/85 RPCD CO GSSD.BC. No. 04/09.03.01/2013-14 July 01, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Indian Public Sector Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Master Circular on “Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers” (SRMS) Reserve Bank of India had issued instructions in April 2008 to banks regarding operationalisation of the Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS). To enable banks to have current instructions
Jul 01, 2013
Master Circular - Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes
RBI/2013-14/87 DCM(FNVD) G- 5/16.01.05/ 2013-14 July 1, 2013 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/ 2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 consolidating the instructions issued till June 30, 2012 relating to detection and impoundi
RBI/2013-14/87 DCM(FNVD) G- 5/16.01.05/ 2013-14 July 1, 2013 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/ 2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 consolidating the instructions issued till June 30, 2012 relating to detection and impoundi
Jul 01, 2013
Master Circular on Branch Licensing - RRBs
RBI/2013-14/98 RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BL.BC.8/03.05.90/2013-14 July 1, 2013 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Branch Licensing – Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Please refer to the Master Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BL.BC.05/03.05.90/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 consolidating instructions/guidelines issued to banks on Branch Licensing till June 30, 2012. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporating the instructions issued upto June 30,
RBI/2013-14/98 RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BL.BC.8/03.05.90/2013-14 July 1, 2013 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Branch Licensing – Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Please refer to the Master Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BL.BC.05/03.05.90/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 consolidating instructions/guidelines issued to banks on Branch Licensing till June 30, 2012. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporating the instructions issued upto June 30,
Jul 01, 2013
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2013 - “Mortgage Guarantee Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2008”
RBI/2013-14/53 DNBS (PD-MGC) C.C. No. 15/23.11.001/2013-14 July 1, 2013 The Chairman/CEOs of all Mortgage Guarantee Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2013 – “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/2013-14/53 DNBS (PD-MGC) C.C. No. 15/23.11.001/2013-14 July 1, 2013 The Chairman/CEOs of all Mortgage Guarantee Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2013 – “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, 2013
Master Circular - Priority Sector Lending-Targets and Classification
RBI/2013-14/107 RPCD.CO.Plan.BC 9 /04.09.01/2013-14 July 01, 2013 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 on
RBI/2013-14/107 RPCD.CO.Plan.BC 9 /04.09.01/2013-14 July 01, 2013 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 on
Jul 01, 2013
Master Circular on Export Credit Refinance Facility
RBI/2013-14/108 MPD. No.366/07.01.279/2013-14 July 1, 2013 Aashadha 10, 1935(S) 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.356 /07.01.279/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 on the export credit refinance facility. This revised Master Circular consolidates and updates all instructions/guidelines issued on the subject up to June 30, 2013. Instr
RBI/2013-14/108 MPD. No.366/07.01.279/2013-14 July 1, 2013 Aashadha 10, 1935(S) 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.356 /07.01.279/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 on the export credit refinance facility. This revised Master Circular consolidates and updates all instructions/guidelines issued on the subject up to June 30, 2013. Instr
Jul 01, 2013
RRBs - Master Circular - Lending to Priority Sector
RBI/2013-14/97 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.7/03.05.33/2013-14 July 1, 2013 The Chairman Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular – Lending to Priority Sector The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines / instructions / directives to banks on lending to Priority Sector. In order to enable the banks to have current instructions at one place, a Master Circular incorporating the existing guidelines / instructions / directives on the subject
RBI/2013-14/97 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.7/03.05.33/2013-14 July 1, 2013 The Chairman Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular – Lending to Priority Sector The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines / instructions / directives to banks on lending to Priority Sector. In order to enable the banks to have current instructions at one place, a Master Circular incorporating the existing guidelines / instructions / directives on the subject
Jul 01, 2013
Master Circular - Para-banking Activities
RBI/2013-14/61 DBOD. No.FSD.BC.05/24.01.001/ 2013-14 July 1, 2013 Ashadha 10, 1935 (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Master Circular - Para-banking Activities Please refer to the Master Circular No. DBOD.FSD.BC.24/24.01.001/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 consolidating the instructions/guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2012 on para-banking activities. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporating instructions is
RBI/2013-14/61 DBOD. No.FSD.BC.05/24.01.001/ 2013-14 July 1, 2013 Ashadha 10, 1935 (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Master Circular - Para-banking Activities Please refer to the Master Circular No. DBOD.FSD.BC.24/24.01.001/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 consolidating the instructions/guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2012 on para-banking activities. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporating instructions is
Jul 01, 2013
Master Circular - Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector
RBI/2013-14/96 RPCD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.5/06.02.31/2013-14 July 1, 2013 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular - Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks in the matters relating to lending to Micro, Small
RBI/2013-14/96 RPCD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.5/06.02.31/2013-14 July 1, 2013 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular - Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks in the matters relating to lending to Micro, Small
Jul 01, 2013
Master Circular on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme
RBI/ 2013-14/89 RPCD.FID. BC.No.10/12.01.033/2013-14 July 01, 2013 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/ 2013-14/89 RPCD.FID. BC.No.10/12.01.033/2013-14 July 01, 2013 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, 2013
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2013 - “Non-Banking Financial Companies Auditor’s Report (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2008.”
RBI/2013-14/36 DNBS (PD) CC No.334/03.02.001/2013-14 July 1, 2013 To The Chairman/CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial Companies (except Residuary Non-Banking Companies and Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies) Dear Sirs, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2013 – “Non-Banking Financial Companies Auditor’s Report (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 cir
RBI/2013-14/36 DNBS (PD) CC No.334/03.02.001/2013-14 July 1, 2013 To The Chairman/CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial Companies (except Residuary Non-Banking Companies and Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies) Dear Sirs, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2013 – “Non-Banking Financial Companies Auditor’s Report (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 cir
Jul 01, 2013
Master Circulars- Miscellaneous Instructions to All Non-Banking Financial Companies
RBI/2013-14/46 DNBS(PD).CC.No 344./03.02.001/2013-14 July 1, 2013 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, 2013, which do not find a place in such ma
RBI/2013-14/46 DNBS(PD).CC.No 344./03.02.001/2013-14 July 1, 2013 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, 2013, which do not find a place in such ma
Jul 01, 2013
Master Circular on Investments by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks
RBI/2013-14/27 UBD. BPD (PCB).MC.No.12/16.20.000/2013-14 July 1, 2013 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Investments by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD(PCB) MC.No.12/16.20.000/ 2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on
RBI/2013-14/27 UBD. BPD (PCB).MC.No.12/16.20.000/2013-14 July 1, 2013 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Investments by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD(PCB) MC.No.12/16.20.000/ 2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/guidelines on
Jul 01, 2013
Master Circular- Finance for Housing Schemes - UCBs
RBI/2013-14/17 UBD.BPD.(PCB) MC No.2/09.22.010/2013-14 July 1, 2013 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Master Circular- Finance for Housing Schemes - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.@@NBSP@@2/09.22.010/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 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
RBI/2013-14/17 UBD.BPD.(PCB) MC No.2/09.22.010/2013-14 July 1, 2013 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Master Circular- Finance for Housing Schemes - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.@@NBSP@@2/09.22.010/2012-13 dated July 2, 2012 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
Jul 01, 2013
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2013- “Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007”
RBI/2013-14/35 DNBS (PD) CC No.333/03.02.001/2013-14 July 1, 2013 To The Chairman / CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Dear Sirs, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2013– “Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated ci
RBI/2013-14/35 DNBS (PD) CC No.333/03.02.001/2013-14 July 1, 2013 To The Chairman / CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Dear Sirs, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2013– “Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated ci
Jul 01, 2013
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2012 - “Non-Banking Financial Companies Acceptance of Public Deposits (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998”
RBI/2013-14/33 DNBS (PD) CC No 331/03.02.001/2013-14 July 1, 2013 To The Chairman/CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial Companies (except Residuary Non-Banking Companies and Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies) Dear Sirs, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2012 – “Non-Banking Financial Companies Acceptance of Public Deposits (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of Indi
RBI/2013-14/33 DNBS (PD) CC No 331/03.02.001/2013-14 July 1, 2013 To The Chairman/CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial Companies (except Residuary Non-Banking Companies and Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies) Dear Sirs, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2012 – “Non-Banking Financial Companies Acceptance of Public Deposits (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of Indi
Jul 01, 2013
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2013 - “Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007”
RBI/2013-14/34 DNBS (PD) CC No.332/03.02.001/ 2013-14 July 1, 2013 To The Chairman / CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies and Residuary Non-Banking Companies Dear Sirs, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2013 – “Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank
RBI/2013-14/34 DNBS (PD) CC No.332/03.02.001/ 2013-14 July 1, 2013 To The Chairman / CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies and Residuary Non-Banking Companies Dear Sirs, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2013 – “Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank
Jul 01, 2013
Master Circular 2013 - Opening of Branch-Subsidiary-Joint Venture-Representative office or Undertaking Investment Abroad by NBFCs
RBI/2013-14/47 DNBS (PD) CC No.346/03.02.001/ 2013-14 July 1, 2013 To All Non-Banking Finance Companies Dear Sirs, Master Circular 2013–Opening of Branch-Subsidiary-Joint Venture-Representative office or Undertaking Investment Abroad by NBFCs 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 on captioned subject are reproduced below. The notificati
RBI/2013-14/47 DNBS (PD) CC No.346/03.02.001/ 2013-14 July 1, 2013 To All Non-Banking Finance Companies Dear Sirs, Master Circular 2013–Opening of Branch-Subsidiary-Joint Venture-Representative office or Undertaking Investment Abroad by NBFCs 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 on captioned subject are reproduced below. The notificati
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