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Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks - Payment of Agency Commission
RBI/2008-2009/83DGBA 10/31.12.010/2008-091 July 2008All Agency BanksDear SirMaster Circular on Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks - Payment of Agency CommissionReserve Bank of India has been issuing various instructions on Agency Commission payable to banks from time to time. These instructions were contained in our master circular RBI/2007-08/74 (DGBA.GAD. No.20/31.12.010/2007 -08) dated July 2, 2007. A copy of the revised circular is enclosed. You may al
RBI/2008-2009/83DGBA 10/31.12.010/2008-091 July 2008All Agency BanksDear SirMaster Circular on Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks - Payment of Agency CommissionReserve Bank of India has been issuing various instructions on Agency Commission payable to banks from time to time. These instructions were contained in our master circular RBI/2007-08/74 (DGBA.GAD. No.20/31.12.010/2007 -08) dated July 2, 2007. A copy of the revised circular is enclosed. You may al
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Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Guidelines for Relief Measures by Banks in Areas affected by Natural Calamities
RBI/2008-2009/ 35 RPCD. No. PLFS. BC. 1 / 05.04.02/ 2008- 09 July 1, 2008 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) 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.1 /05.04.02/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007, incorporating guidelines issued to banks in regard to matters relating to relie
RBI/2008-2009/ 35 RPCD. No. PLFS. BC. 1 / 05.04.02/ 2008- 09 July 1, 2008 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) 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.1 /05.04.02/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007, incorporating guidelines issued to banks in regard to matters relating to relie
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - “Non-Banking Financial Companies Auditor’s Report (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998”
RBI / 2008-09/ 4 DNBS (PD) CC No. 118/03. 02.001/ 2008-09 July 1, 2008 To The Chairman/CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial Companies (as defined in Section 45 I (f) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934) President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Dear Sir, Master Circular – “Non-Banking Financial Companies Auditor’s Report (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998” The directions to the auditors of Non-Banking Financial Companies were issued by Reserve Bank of
RBI / 2008-09/ 4 DNBS (PD) CC No. 118/03. 02.001/ 2008-09 July 1, 2008 To The Chairman/CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial Companies (as defined in Section 45 I (f) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934) President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Dear Sir, Master Circular – “Non-Banking Financial Companies Auditor’s Report (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998” The directions to the auditors of Non-Banking Financial Companies were issued by Reserve Bank of
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS
RBI/2008-2009/81DGBA.GAD.No. H- 8 /42.01.034/ 2008-09 July 1, 2008To All Agency BanksDear Sir,Master Circular – Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTASPlease refer to our master circular RBI/2007/66 dated July 02, 2007 on the above subject which was issued with a view to facilitating quick reference to all the extant instructions issued on the subject at one place. We have now updated the master circular incorporating important instructions issued by us till end June, 2008.
RBI/2008-2009/81DGBA.GAD.No. H- 8 /42.01.034/ 2008-09 July 1, 2008To All Agency BanksDear Sir,Master Circular – Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTASPlease refer to our master circular RBI/2007/66 dated July 02, 2007 on the above subject which was issued with a view to facilitating quick reference to all the extant instructions issued on the subject at one place. We have now updated the master circular incorporating important instructions issued by us till end June, 2008.
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes
RBI/2008-2009/87 DCM (FNVD) No.G-1 /16.01.05/ 2008-09 July 1, 2008 The Chairman / Managing Director, All Commercial / Cooperative Banks / RRBs / Private Banks / Foreign Banks / 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-1/16.01.05/ 2007-08 dated July 2, 2007 consolidating the instructions issued till June 30,2007 relating to detection and impou
RBI/2008-2009/87 DCM (FNVD) No.G-1 /16.01.05/ 2008-09 July 1, 2008 The Chairman / Managing Director, All Commercial / Cooperative Banks / RRBs / Private Banks / Foreign Banks / 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-1/16.01.05/ 2007-08 dated July 2, 2007 consolidating the instructions issued till June 30,2007 relating to detection and impou
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits held in Domestic, Ordinary Non-Resident (NRO) and Non-Resident (External) (NRE) Accounts
RBI/2008- 09/76 DBOD.No. Dir. BC. 15/13.03.00/2008-09 July 1, 2008 Ashadha 10, 1930(Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir 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. 7/13.03.00/ 2007-08 dated July 2, 2007 consolidating the instructions/guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2007 relating to In
RBI/2008- 09/76 DBOD.No. Dir. BC. 15/13.03.00/2008-09 July 1, 2008 Ashadha 10, 1930(Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir 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. 7/13.03.00/ 2007-08 dated July 2, 2007 consolidating the instructions/guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2007 relating to In
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Branch Licensing - RRBs
RBI/2008-09/36 RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BL.BC.07 /03.05.90 -A/ 2008-09 July 1, 2008 The Chairmen of all Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor Banks Dear Sir, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Master Circular on Branch Licensing - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Reserve Bank of India has been issuing instructions to RRBs regarding opening/shifting/merger of branches/extension counters/offices, etc. from time to time. With a view to consolidating all the current instructions an
RBI/2008-09/36 RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BL.BC.07 /03.05.90 -A/ 2008-09 July 1, 2008 The Chairmen of all Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor Banks Dear Sir, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Master Circular on Branch Licensing - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Reserve Bank of India has been issuing instructions to RRBs regarding opening/shifting/merger of branches/extension counters/offices, etc. from time to time. With a view to consolidating all the current instructions an
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Interest Rates on Advances
RBI/2008-09/75 DBOD. No.Dir. BC. 14/13.03.00/2008- 09 July 1, 2008 Ashadha 10, 1930(Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Master Circular - Interest Rates on Advances Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.No.Dir.BC.6/13.03.00/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007 consolidating instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2007 on matters relating to Interest Rates on Advances. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporating in
RBI/2008-09/75 DBOD. No.Dir. BC. 14/13.03.00/2008- 09 July 1, 2008 Ashadha 10, 1930(Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Master Circular - Interest Rates on Advances Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.No.Dir.BC.6/13.03.00/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007 consolidating instructions / guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2007 on matters relating to Interest Rates on Advances. The Master Circular has been suitably updated by incorporating in
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Instructions relating to Deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts
RBI 2008-2009/77 DBOD. No. Dir. BC. 16/13.03.00/2007-08 July 1, 2008 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Master Circular of instructions relating to deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No. Dir. BC. 8/ 13.03.00/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007consolidating the instructions/guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2007 relating to interest rates on deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts. The Master Circular has been suita
RBI 2008-2009/77 DBOD. No. Dir. BC. 16/13.03.00/2007-08 July 1, 2008 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Master Circular of instructions relating to deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD No. Dir. BC. 8/ 13.03.00/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007consolidating the instructions/guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2007 relating to interest rates on deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts. The Master Circular has been suita
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account
RBI/2008- 2009/16 Master Circular No. 03 /2008- 09 July 1, 2008 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I Banks and Authorised Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The acceptance of deposits by an Authorised dealer / Authorised bank from persons resident outside India are regulated by the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.5/2000 RB date
RBI/2008- 2009/16 Master Circular No. 03 /2008- 09 July 1, 2008 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I Banks and Authorised Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The acceptance of deposits by an Authorised dealer / Authorised bank from persons resident outside India are regulated by the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.5/2000 RB date
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians/Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals
RBI/2008-2009/17 Master Circular No. 04/2008-09 July 1, 2008 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians /Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals Remittance facilities for Non-Residents/Persons of Indian Origin/Foreign Nationals are being governed by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.13
RBI/2008-2009/17 Master Circular No. 04/2008-09 July 1, 2008 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians /Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals Remittance facilities for Non-Residents/Persons of Indian Origin/Foreign Nationals are being governed by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.13
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Miscellaneous Remittances from India - Facilities for Residents
RBI/2008-09/18 Master Circular No. 05 /2008-09 July 1, 2008 To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign ExchangeMadam / Sir, Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India – Facilities for Residents Miscellaneous remittance facilities for residents are allowed in terms of section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, read with Government of India Notification No. G.S.R 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 as amended from time to time. 2. This Master Circular consolid
RBI/2008-09/18 Master Circular No. 05 /2008-09 July 1, 2008 To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign ExchangeMadam / Sir, Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India – Facilities for Residents Miscellaneous remittance facilities for residents are allowed in terms of section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, read with Government of India Notification No. G.S.R 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 as amended from time to time. 2. This Master Circular consolid
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Foreign Contribution ( Regulation ) Act, 1976 - Obligations of Banks in Regulating Receipt of Foreign Contributions by Associations / Organizations in India
RBI/2008-2009/61 Ref No. DBOD. AML. BC. No. 8 / 14.08.001 / 2008 – 09 July 01, 2008 The Chairman & CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) and all Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Master Circular – Foreign Contribution ( Regulation ) Act, 1976 – Obligations of Banks in Regulating Receipt of Foreign Contributions by Associations / Organizations in India Please refer to our Master Circular Ref No. DBOD.AML.BC No. 3 / 14.08.001 / 2007 – 08 dated July
RBI/2008-2009/61 Ref No. DBOD. AML. BC. No. 8 / 14.08.001 / 2008 – 09 July 01, 2008 The Chairman & CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) and all Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Master Circular – Foreign Contribution ( Regulation ) Act, 1976 – Obligations of Banks in Regulating Receipt of Foreign Contributions by Associations / Organizations in India Please refer to our Master Circular Ref No. DBOD.AML.BC No. 3 / 14.08.001 / 2007 – 08 dated July
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV)/Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad
RBI/2008-09/14 Master Circular No. 01/2008-09 July 1, 2008 To, All Banks Authorised to Deal in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV)/ Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad Direct investments by residents in Joint Venture (JV) and Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad are being allowed, in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999, (42 of 1999) read with
RBI/2008-09/14 Master Circular No. 01/2008-09 July 1, 2008 To, All Banks Authorised to Deal in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV)/ Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad Direct investments by residents in Joint Venture (JV) and Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad are being allowed, in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999, (42 of 1999) read with
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits
RBI/ 2008–09/ 56 UBD.No.BPD.MC.No.11 /13.01.000/2008-09 July 1, 2008 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master CircularInterest Rates on Rupee Deposits - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD(PCB)MC.No.1/ 13.01.00/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007 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 up to Jun
RBI/ 2008–09/ 56 UBD.No.BPD.MC.No.11 /13.01.000/2008-09 July 1, 2008 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master CircularInterest Rates on Rupee Deposits - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD(PCB)MC.No.1/ 13.01.00/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007 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 up to Jun
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Maintenance of Deposit Accounts
RBI/2008-09/58 UBD.BPD(PCB) MC.No: 13 /13.01.000/2008-09 July 1, 2008 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Maintenance of Deposit Accounts - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD BPD (PCB) MC.No.12/13.01.00/2007-08 dated July 4, 2007 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 up
RBI/2008-09/58 UBD.BPD(PCB) MC.No: 13 /13.01.000/2008-09 July 1, 2008 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Maintenance of Deposit Accounts - UCBs Please refer to our Master Circular UBD BPD (PCB) MC.No.12/13.01.00/2007-08 dated July 4, 2007 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 up
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Export of Goods and Services
RBI/2008-09/22 Master Circular No. 09/2008-09 July 1, 2008 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Export of Goods and Services Export of Goods and Services from India is allowed in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (1) and sub-section (3) of Section 7 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. GSR 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 and FEMA Notification 23/RB-2000 dated May 3, 2000 as amended from
RBI/2008-09/22 Master Circular No. 09/2008-09 July 1, 2008 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Export of Goods and Services Export of Goods and Services from India is allowed in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (1) and sub-section (3) of Section 7 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. GSR 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 and FEMA Notification 23/RB-2000 dated May 3, 2000 as amended from
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Branch Authorisation
RBI/2008-09/85 DBOD.No. BL.BC. 21 /22.01.001/2008-09 July 1, 2008 Ashadha 10, 1930(Saka) All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Section 23 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Master Circular on Branch Authorisation Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.No. BL.BC.16/22.01.001/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007 consolidating instructions / guidelines issued to banks on Branch Authorisation@@NBSP@@ till June 30, 2007.@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ The Master Circular has been suitab
RBI/2008-09/85 DBOD.No. BL.BC. 21 /22.01.001/2008-09 July 1, 2008 Ashadha 10, 1930(Saka) All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Section 23 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Master Circular on Branch Authorisation Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.No. BL.BC.16/22.01.001/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007 consolidating instructions / guidelines issued to banks on Branch Authorisation@@NBSP@@ till June 30, 2007.@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ The Master Circular has been suitab
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Wilful Defaulters
RBI/2008-09/26 DBOD No.DL.BC.1/20.16.003/2008-09 July 1, 2008 i) All scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) and ii) All India Notified Financial Institutions Dear Sirs, Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of circulars to banks and financial institutions (FIs) containing instructions on matters relating to wilful defaulters. In order to enable the banks/FIs to have all th
RBI/2008-09/26 DBOD No.DL.BC.1/20.16.003/2008-09 July 1, 2008 i) All scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) and ii) All India Notified Financial Institutions Dear Sirs, Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of circulars to banks and financial institutions (FIs) containing instructions on matters relating to wilful defaulters. In order to enable the banks/FIs to have all th
Jul 01, 2008
Master Circular - Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings
RBI/2008-09/19 Master Circular No./06/2008-09 July 1, @@NBSP@@2008 To, @@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ @@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@All Authorised Dealers - Category I banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings Rupee Accounts of Non-Resident Banks, Inter-Bank Dealings, Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts, etc. are governed by the provisions in Notification No. FEMA 1/2000-RB, Regulation 4(2) of Notification No. FEMA 3/RB-2000 a
RBI/2008-09/19 Master Circular No./06/2008-09 July 1, @@NBSP@@2008 To, @@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ @@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@All Authorised Dealers - Category I banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings Rupee Accounts of Non-Resident Banks, Inter-Bank Dealings, Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts, etc. are governed by the provisions in Notification No. FEMA 1/2000-RB, Regulation 4(2) of Notification No. FEMA 3/RB-2000 a
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