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The Reserve Bank of India has started issuing Master Directions on all regulatory matters beginning January 2016. The Master Directions consolidate instructions on rules and regulations framed by the Reserve Bank under various Acts including banking issues and foreign exchange transactions.

The process of issuing Master Directions involves issuing one Master Direction for each subject matter covering all instructions on that subject. Any change in the rules, regulation or policy is communicated during the year by way of circulars/press releases. The Master Directions will be updated suitably and simultaneously whenever there is a change in the rules/regulations or there is a change in the policy. All the changes will get reflected in the Master Directions available on the RBI website along with the dates on which changes are made.

Explanations of rules and regulations will be issued by way of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) after issue of the Master Directions in easy to understand language wherever necessary. The existing set of Master Circulars issued on various subjects will stand withdrawn with the issue of the Master Direction on the subject.

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Oct 18, 2024
Reserve Bank of India (Access Criteria for NDS-OM) Directions, 2024

RBI/FMRD/2024-25/124 FMRD.MIOD.No.04/11.01.041/2024-25 October 18, 2024 To All participants in Government Securities market Madam/Sir, Reserve Bank of India (Access Criteria for NDS-OM) Directions, 2024 A reference is invited to circulars IDMD.DOD.No.5893/10.25.66/2007-08 dated May 27, 2008 and IDMD.DOD.No.13/10.25.66/2011-12 dated November 18, 2011 issued by the Reserve Bank on guidelines relating to access to Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching (NDS-OM) electronic trading platform.

RBI/FMRD/2024-25/124 FMRD.MIOD.No.04/11.01.041/2024-25 October 18, 2024 To All participants in Government Securities market Madam/Sir, Reserve Bank of India (Access Criteria for NDS-OM) Directions, 2024 A reference is invited to circulars IDMD.DOD.No.5893/10.25.66/2007-08 dated May 27, 2008 and IDMD.DOD.No.13/10.25.66/2011-12 dated November 18, 2011 issued by the Reserve Bank on guidelines relating to access to Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching (NDS-OM) electronic trading platform.

Jul 30, 2024
Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls for non-bank Payment System Operators

RBI/DPSS/2024-25/123 CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.S447/06-26-002/2024-25 July 30, 2024 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Non-bank Payment System Operators Madam / Dear Sir, Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls for non-bank Payment System Operators The safety and security of payment systems is a key objective of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). To ensure that the authorised non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs) are resilient to existing and emerging information systems and cyber security risks, it was announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued as part of Monetary Policy Statement dated April 08, 2022 that RBI will issue directions on Cyber Resilience and Payment Security Controls for Payment System Operators (PSOs).

RBI/DPSS/2024-25/123 CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.S447/06-26-002/2024-25 July 30, 2024 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Non-bank Payment System Operators Madam / Dear Sir, Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls for non-bank Payment System Operators The safety and security of payment systems is a key objective of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). To ensure that the authorised non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs) are resilient to existing and emerging information systems and cyber security risks, it was announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued as part of Monetary Policy Statement dated April 08, 2022 that RBI will issue directions on Cyber Resilience and Payment Security Controls for Payment System Operators (PSOs).

Jul 30, 2024
Master Direction on Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters

RBI/DoR/2024-25/122 DoR.FIN.REC.No.31/20.16.003/2024-25 July 30, 2024 All Commercial Banks including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks and excluding Payments Banks All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/ State Co-operative Banks/ Central Co-operative Banks All India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and NaBFID) All Non-Banking Financial Companies including Housing Finance Companies All Asset Reconstruction Companies All Credit Information Companies Dear Sir/ Madam, Master Direction on Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters This Master Direction on wilful defaulters serves as a comprehensive guideline delineating the regulatory framework and procedures for classification of borrowers as wilful defaulters. This directive plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the financial system by outlining the measures and consequences for those borrowers who deliberately default on their financial obligations.

RBI/DoR/2024-25/122 DoR.FIN.REC.No.31/20.16.003/2024-25 July 30, 2024 All Commercial Banks including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks and excluding Payments Banks All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/ State Co-operative Banks/ Central Co-operative Banks All India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and NaBFID) All Non-Banking Financial Companies including Housing Finance Companies All Asset Reconstruction Companies All Credit Information Companies Dear Sir/ Madam, Master Direction on Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters This Master Direction on wilful defaulters serves as a comprehensive guideline delineating the regulatory framework and procedures for classification of borrowers as wilful defaulters. This directive plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the financial system by outlining the measures and consequences for those borrowers who deliberately default on their financial obligations.

Jul 24, 2024
Master Direction - Overseas Investment

RBI/FED/2024-25/121 FED Master Direction No.15/2024-25 July 24, 2024 To All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks Madam/Sir Master Direction - Overseas Investment Overseas Investments by persons resident in India are governed by the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules, 2022 (OI Rules) notified by the Central Government vide Notification No. G.S.R. 646(E) dated August 22, 2022 and Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Regulations, 2022 (OI Regulations) notified by the Reserve Bank vide Notification No. FEMA 400/2022-RB dated August 22, 2022.

RBI/FED/2024-25/121 FED Master Direction No.15/2024-25 July 24, 2024 To All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks Madam/Sir Master Direction - Overseas Investment Overseas Investments by persons resident in India are governed by the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules, 2022 (OI Rules) notified by the Central Government vide Notification No. G.S.R. 646(E) dated August 22, 2022 and Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Regulations, 2022 (OI Regulations) notified by the Reserve Bank vide Notification No. FEMA 400/2022-RB dated August 22, 2022.

Jul 15, 2024
Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management in Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) (including Housing Finance Companies)

RBI/DOS/2024-25/120 DOS.CO.FMG.SEC.No.7/23.04.001/2024-25 July 15, 2024 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management in Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) (including Housing Finance Companies) Please find enclosed as Annex ‘Reserve Bank of India (Fraud Risk Management in NBFCs) Directions, 2024’ issued in exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 45K, 45L and 45M of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (Act 2 of 1934) and Sections 30A, 32 and 33 of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987. These Directions shall supersede the earlier Directions on the subject, namely, the Master Direction – Monitoring of Frauds in NBFCs (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 dated September 29, 2016. Yours faithfully (Rajnish Kumar) Chief General Manager Encl.: as above.

RBI/DOS/2024-25/120 DOS.CO.FMG.SEC.No.7/23.04.001/2024-25 July 15, 2024 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management in Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) (including Housing Finance Companies) Please find enclosed as Annex ‘Reserve Bank of India (Fraud Risk Management in NBFCs) Directions, 2024’ issued in exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 45K, 45L and 45M of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (Act 2 of 1934) and Sections 30A, 32 and 33 of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987. These Directions shall supersede the earlier Directions on the subject, namely, the Master Direction – Monitoring of Frauds in NBFCs (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 dated September 29, 2016. Yours faithfully (Rajnish Kumar) Chief General Manager Encl.: as above.

Jul 15, 2024
Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management in Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) / State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) / Central Cooperative Banks (CCBs)

RBI/DOS/2024-25/119 DOS.CO.FMG.SEC.No.6/23.04.001/2024-25 July 15, 2024 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) All State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) and Central Cooperative Banks (CCBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management in Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) / State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) / Central Cooperative Banks (CCBs) Please find enclosed as Annex 'Reserve Bank of India (Fraud Risk Management in UCBs / StCBs / CCBs) Directions, 2024' issued in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 21 and Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. These Directions shall supersede the earlier directions on the subject, namely, 'Master Circular– 'Classification and Reporting' (DCBR.CO.BPD.MC.No.1/12.05.001/2015-16) dated July 1, 2015. Yours faithfully (Rajnish Kumar) Chief General Manager Encl.: as above

RBI/DOS/2024-25/119 DOS.CO.FMG.SEC.No.6/23.04.001/2024-25 July 15, 2024 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) All State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) and Central Cooperative Banks (CCBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management in Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) / State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) / Central Cooperative Banks (CCBs) Please find enclosed as Annex 'Reserve Bank of India (Fraud Risk Management in UCBs / StCBs / CCBs) Directions, 2024' issued in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 21 and Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. These Directions shall supersede the earlier directions on the subject, namely, 'Master Circular– 'Classification and Reporting' (DCBR.CO.BPD.MC.No.1/12.05.001/2015-16) dated July 1, 2015. Yours faithfully (Rajnish Kumar) Chief General Manager Encl.: as above

Jul 15, 2024
Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management in Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) and All India Financial Institutions

RBI/2024-25/118 DOS. CO. FMG. SEC. No.5 /23.04.001/2024-25 July 15, 2024 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs)1 Madam / Dear Sir, Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management in Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) and All India Financial Institutions Please find enclosed as Annex ‘Reserve Bank of India (Fraud Risk Management in Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) and All India Financial Institutions) Directions, 2024’ issued in exercise of the powers conferred under Chapter III-A and Chapter III-B of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, and Section 21 and Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. These Directions shall supersede the earlier Directions on the subject, namely, the Reserve Bank of India (Frauds - Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs) Directions 2016 (Ref.DBS.CO.CFMC.BC.No.1/23.04.001/2016-17) dated July 01, 2016 (Updated as on July 03, 2017). Yours faithfully (Rajnish Kumar) Chief General Manager Encl.: as above

RBI/2024-25/118 DOS. CO. FMG. SEC. No.5 /23.04.001/2024-25 July 15, 2024 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs)1 Madam / Dear Sir, Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management in Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) and All India Financial Institutions Please find enclosed as Annex ‘Reserve Bank of India (Fraud Risk Management in Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) and All India Financial Institutions) Directions, 2024’ issued in exercise of the powers conferred under Chapter III-A and Chapter III-B of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, and Section 21 and Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. These Directions shall supersede the earlier Directions on the subject, namely, the Reserve Bank of India (Frauds - Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs) Directions 2016 (Ref.DBS.CO.CFMC.BC.No.1/23.04.001/2016-17) dated July 01, 2016 (Updated as on July 03, 2017). Yours faithfully (Rajnish Kumar) Chief General Manager Encl.: as above

May 08, 2024
Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Margining for Non-Centrally Cleared OTC Derivatives) Directions, 2024

RBI/FMRD/2024-25/117 FMRD.DIRD.01/14.01.023/2024-25 May 08, 2024 To All eligible market participants Madam/Sir Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Margining for Non-Centrally Cleared OTC Derivatives) Directions, 2024 Please refer to Paragraph 10 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies announced as a part of the Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2019-20 dated February 06, 2020, on issuance of the Directions regarding exchange of variation margin (VM) and initial margin (IM) for non-centrally cleared derivatives (NCCDs).

RBI/FMRD/2024-25/117 FMRD.DIRD.01/14.01.023/2024-25 May 08, 2024 To All eligible market participants Madam/Sir Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Margining for Non-Centrally Cleared OTC Derivatives) Directions, 2024 Please refer to Paragraph 10 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies announced as a part of the Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2019-20 dated February 06, 2020, on issuance of the Directions regarding exchange of variation margin (VM) and initial margin (IM) for non-centrally cleared derivatives (NCCDs).

Apr 24, 2024
Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Asset Reconstruction Companies) Directions, 2024

RBI/DOR/2024-25/116 DoR.FIN.REC.16/26.03.001/2024-25 April 24, 2024 All Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Asset Reconstruction Companies) Directions, 2024 ARCs play a critical role in the resolution of stressed financial assets of banks and financial institutions, thereby enhancing the overall health of the financial system. To ensure prudent and efficient functioning of ARCs and to protect the interest of investors, Reserve Bank of India hereby issues the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Asset Reconstruction companies) Directions, 2024 (the Directions), hereinafter specified. These Directions have been issued in exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 3, 9, 10, 12 and 12A of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (54 of 2002).

RBI/DOR/2024-25/116 DoR.FIN.REC.16/26.03.001/2024-25 April 24, 2024 All Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Asset Reconstruction Companies) Directions, 2024 ARCs play a critical role in the resolution of stressed financial assets of banks and financial institutions, thereby enhancing the overall health of the financial system. To ensure prudent and efficient functioning of ARCs and to protect the interest of investors, Reserve Bank of India hereby issues the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Asset Reconstruction companies) Directions, 2024 (the Directions), hereinafter specified. These Directions have been issued in exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 3, 9, 10, 12 and 12A of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (54 of 2002).

Apr 01, 2024
Master Direction on Counterfeit Notes, 2024 – Detection, Reporting and Monitoring

Master Direction on Counterfeit Notes, 2024-Detection, Reporting and Monitoring RBI/2024-25/
DCM (FNVD)/ G4 / 16.01.05 / 2024-25 April 01, 2024 The Chairman/ Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer
All Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Master Direction on Counterfeit Notes, 2024 - Detection, Reporting and Monitoring

Master Direction on Counterfeit Notes, 2024-Detection, Reporting and Monitoring RBI/2024-25/
DCM (FNVD)/ G4 / 16.01.05 / 2024-25 April 01, 2024 The Chairman/ Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer
All Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Master Direction on Counterfeit Notes, 2024 - Detection, Reporting and Monitoring

Apr 01, 2024
Master Direction – Scheme of Penalties for bank branches and Currency Chests for deficiency in rendering customer service to the members of public

DCM (CC) No.G-1/ 03.44.01/ 2024-25 April 01, 2024 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officers All banks Madam / Dear Sir, Master Direction – Scheme of Penalties for bank branches and Currency Chests for deficiency in rendering customer service to the members of public In terms of the Preamble to and Section 45 of the RBI Act, 1934 and Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949; Reserve Bank of India issues guidelines / instructions for realising the objectives of Clean Note Policy and enhancing the operational efficiency as part of currency management. In order to ensure that all bank branches provide proper customer service, the Bank has formulated a Scheme of Penalties for bank branches including Currency Chests, for deficiency in rendering customer service to the members of public.

DCM (CC) No.G-1/ 03.44.01/ 2024-25 April 01, 2024 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officers All banks Madam / Dear Sir, Master Direction – Scheme of Penalties for bank branches and Currency Chests for deficiency in rendering customer service to the members of public In terms of the Preamble to and Section 45 of the RBI Act, 1934 and Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949; Reserve Bank of India issues guidelines / instructions for realising the objectives of Clean Note Policy and enhancing the operational efficiency as part of currency management. In order to ensure that all bank branches provide proper customer service, the Bank has formulated a Scheme of Penalties for bank branches including Currency Chests, for deficiency in rendering customer service to the members of public.

Feb 29, 2024
Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Bharat Bill Payment System) Directions, 2024

RBI/DoS. DSG / 2023-24 /111 CO.DPSS.POLC.No. S1114 / 02-27-020 / 2023-2024 February 29, 2024 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive
All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /
Urban Cooperative Banks / State Cooperative Banks / District Central Cooperative Banks / NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited / Non-bank Payment System Participants

RBI/DoS. DSG / 2023-24 /111 CO.DPSS.POLC.No. S1114 / 02-27-020 / 2023-2024 February 29, 2024 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive
All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /
Urban Cooperative Banks / State Cooperative Banks / District Central Cooperative Banks / NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited / Non-bank Payment System Participants

Feb 27, 2024
Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Filing of Supervisory Returns) Directions - 2024

All Commercial Banks excluding Regional Rural Banks All Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks  Select All India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and NABFID) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (excluding Housing Finance Companies) and All Asset Reconstruction Companies
 

All Commercial Banks excluding Regional Rural Banks All Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks  Select All India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and NABFID) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (excluding Housing Finance Companies) and All Asset Reconstruction Companies
 

Jan 03, 2024
Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Paper and Non-Convertible Debentures of original or initial maturity upto one year) Directions, 2024

RBI/FMRD/2023-24/109 FMRD.DIRD.09/14.02.001/2023-24 January 03, 2024 To All Eligible Market Participants Madam/Sir Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Paper and Non-Convertible Debentures of original or initial maturity upto one year) Directions, 2024 Please refer to paragraph 6 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies, announced as a part of the second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2019-20 dated June 06, 2019 regarding Comprehensive Review of Money Market Directions. Accordingly, the draft Directions on Call, Notice and Term Money, Certificate of Deposit and the Commercial Paper and Non-Convertible Debentures of original or initial maturity upto one year markets were released for market feedback on December 04, 2020. The Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Call, Notice and Term Money Markets) Directions, 2021 and the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Certificate of Deposit) Directions, 2021 were issued on April 01, 2021 and June 04, 2021 respectively.

RBI/FMRD/2023-24/109 FMRD.DIRD.09/14.02.001/2023-24 January 03, 2024 To All Eligible Market Participants Madam/Sir Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Paper and Non-Convertible Debentures of original or initial maturity upto one year) Directions, 2024 Please refer to paragraph 6 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies, announced as a part of the second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2019-20 dated June 06, 2019 regarding Comprehensive Review of Money Market Directions. Accordingly, the draft Directions on Call, Notice and Term Money, Certificate of Deposit and the Commercial Paper and Non-Convertible Debentures of original or initial maturity upto one year markets were released for market feedback on December 04, 2020. The Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Call, Notice and Term Money Markets) Directions, 2021 and the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Certificate of Deposit) Directions, 2021 were issued on April 01, 2021 and June 04, 2021 respectively.

Dec 29, 2023
Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Internal Ombudsman for Regulated Entities) Directions, 2023

RBI/2022-2023/108  CEPD.PRD. No. S1228 /13.01.019 /2023-24 December 29, 2023 (1) Chairman/Managing Director/CEO of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) (2) Chairman/Managing Director/CEO of All NBFCs (3) Chairman/Managing Director/CEO of Non-Bank System Participants (4) Chairman/Managing Director/CEO of All Credit Information Companies

RBI/2022-2023/108  CEPD.PRD. No. S1228 /13.01.019 /2023-24 December 29, 2023 (1) Chairman/Managing Director/CEO of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) (2) Chairman/Managing Director/CEO of All NBFCs (3) Chairman/Managing Director/CEO of Non-Bank System Participants (4) Chairman/Managing Director/CEO of All Credit Information Companies

Nov 07, 2023
Master Direction on Information Technology Governance, Risk, Controls and Assurance Practices

RBI/2023-24/107

DoS.CO.CSITEG/SEC.7/31.01.015/2023-24                                    November 7, 2023

The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks);

Small Finance Banks; Payments Banks;

Non-Banking Financial Companies;

Credit Information Companies; and

All India Financial Institutions (EXIM Bank, NABARD, NaBFID, NHB and SIDBI)

Madam/Dear Sir,

RBI/2023-24/107

DoS.CO.CSITEG/SEC.7/31.01.015/2023-24                                    November 7, 2023

The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks);

Small Finance Banks; Payments Banks;

Non-Banking Financial Companies;

Credit Information Companies; and

All India Financial Institutions (EXIM Bank, NABARD, NaBFID, NHB and SIDBI)

Madam/Dear Sir,

Oct 19, 2023
UPDATED: 10 Oct, 2024
Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Company – Scale Based Regulation) Directions, 2023 (Updated as on October 10, 2024)

RBI/DoR/2023-24/106 DoR.FIN.REC.No.45/03.10.119/2023-24 October 19, 2023 (Updated as on October 10, 2024) (Updated as on March 21, 2024) (Updated as on November 10, 2023) Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Company– Scale Based Regulation) Directions, 2023 The Reserve Bank of India, having considered it necessary in the public interest, and being satisfied that, for the purpose of enabling the Reserve Bank to regulate the financial system to the advantage of the country and to prevent the affairs of any Non-Banking Financial Company from being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest of investors and depositors or in any manner prejudicial to the interest of such NBFCs, and in exercise of the powers conferred under sections 45JA, 45K, 45L and 45M of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (Act 2 of 1934) and section 3 read with section 31A and section 6 of the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 (Act 12 of 2012), hereby issues to every NBFC, in supersession of the Non-Banking Financial Company–Non-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 and Non-Banking Financial Company–Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016, Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Company – Scale Based Regulation) Directions, 2023 (the Directions), hereinafter specified. (J P Sharma) Chief General Manager

RBI/DoR/2023-24/106 DoR.FIN.REC.No.45/03.10.119/2023-24 October 19, 2023 (Updated as on October 10, 2024) (Updated as on March 21, 2024) (Updated as on November 10, 2023) Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Company– Scale Based Regulation) Directions, 2023 The Reserve Bank of India, having considered it necessary in the public interest, and being satisfied that, for the purpose of enabling the Reserve Bank to regulate the financial system to the advantage of the country and to prevent the affairs of any Non-Banking Financial Company from being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest of investors and depositors or in any manner prejudicial to the interest of such NBFCs, and in exercise of the powers conferred under sections 45JA, 45K, 45L and 45M of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (Act 2 of 1934) and section 3 read with section 31A and section 6 of the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 (Act 12 of 2012), hereby issues to every NBFC, in supersession of the Non-Banking Financial Company–Non-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 and Non-Banking Financial Company–Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016, Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Company – Scale Based Regulation) Directions, 2023 (the Directions), hereinafter specified. (J P Sharma) Chief General Manager

Sep 21, 2023
Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Prudential Regulations on Basel III Capital Framework, Exposure Norms, Significant Investments, Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio Norms and Resource Raising Norms for All India Financial Institutions) Directions, 2023

RBI/DoR/2023-24/105
DoR.FIN.REC.40/01.02.000/2023-24

September 21, 2023

Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Prudential Regulations on Basel III Capital Framework, Exposure Norms, Significant Investments, Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio Norms and Resource Raising Norms for All India Financial Institutions) Directions, 2023

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 45L of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter called the Reserve Bank) being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest and in the interest of financial sector policy so to do, hereby, issues the Directions hereinafter specified.

RBI/DoR/2023-24/105
DoR.FIN.REC.40/01.02.000/2023-24

September 21, 2023

Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Prudential Regulations on Basel III Capital Framework, Exposure Norms, Significant Investments, Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio Norms and Resource Raising Norms for All India Financial Institutions) Directions, 2023

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 45L of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank of India (hereinafter called the Reserve Bank) being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest and in the interest of financial sector policy so to do, hereby, issues the Directions hereinafter specified.

Sep 12, 2023
Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2023

RBI/DOR/2023-24/104
DOR.MRG.36/21.04.141/2023-24

September 12, 2023

All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)

Dear Sir / Madam,

Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2023

The extant regulatory instructions on classification and valuation of investment portfolio by commercial banks, as contained in the Reserve Bank of India (Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks) Directions, 2021, are largely based on a framework introduced in October 2000 drawing upon the then prevailing global standards and best practices.

2. In view of the significant developments in the global standards on classification, measurement and valuation of investments, the linkages with the capital adequacy framework as well as progress in the domestic financial markets, a need was felt to review and update these norms. Pursuant to the announcement made in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 8, 2021, a discussion paper on the subject was issued for public comments on January 14, 2022. Based on the inputs received, it has now been decided to put in place a revised regulatory framework for the investment portfolio.

3. The revised framework updates the regulatory guidelines with global standards and best practices while introducing a symmetric treatment of fair value gains and losses, a clearly identifiable trading book under Held for Trading (HFT), removing the 90-day ceiling on holding period under HFT, removal of ceilings on Held to Maturity and more detailed disclosures on the investment portfolio. Further, to facilitate smooth implementation, illustrative guidance has been developed on the revised framework and annexed to the Directions.

Applicability

4. The revised framework as detailed in the Reserve Bank of India (Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks) Directions, 2023 annexed hereto shall be applicable from April 1, 2024, to all Commercial Banks excluding Regional Rural Banks.

5. Reserve Bank of India is issuing these Directions in the exercise of its powers conferred under section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and all the powers enabling it on this behalf.

Yours faithfully,

(Usha Janakiraman)
Chief General Manager

RBI/2023-24/
DOR.MRG.37/21.04.141/2023-24

RBI/DOR/2023-24/104
DOR.MRG.36/21.04.141/2023-24

September 12, 2023

All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)

Dear Sir / Madam,

Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2023

The extant regulatory instructions on classification and valuation of investment portfolio by commercial banks, as contained in the Reserve Bank of India (Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks) Directions, 2021, are largely based on a framework introduced in October 2000 drawing upon the then prevailing global standards and best practices.

2. In view of the significant developments in the global standards on classification, measurement and valuation of investments, the linkages with the capital adequacy framework as well as progress in the domestic financial markets, a need was felt to review and update these norms. Pursuant to the announcement made in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 8, 2021, a discussion paper on the subject was issued for public comments on January 14, 2022. Based on the inputs received, it has now been decided to put in place a revised regulatory framework for the investment portfolio.

3. The revised framework updates the regulatory guidelines with global standards and best practices while introducing a symmetric treatment of fair value gains and losses, a clearly identifiable trading book under Held for Trading (HFT), removing the 90-day ceiling on holding period under HFT, removal of ceilings on Held to Maturity and more detailed disclosures on the investment portfolio. Further, to facilitate smooth implementation, illustrative guidance has been developed on the revised framework and annexed to the Directions.

Applicability

4. The revised framework as detailed in the Reserve Bank of India (Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks) Directions, 2023 annexed hereto shall be applicable from April 1, 2024, to all Commercial Banks excluding Regional Rural Banks.

5. Reserve Bank of India is issuing these Directions in the exercise of its powers conferred under section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and all the powers enabling it on this behalf.

Yours faithfully,

(Usha Janakiraman)
Chief General Manager

RBI/2023-24/
DOR.MRG.37/21.04.141/2023-24

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Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021 (Updated as on October 10, 2024)

RBI/2020-21/73 DOR.FIN.HFC.CC.No.120/03.10.136/2020-21 February 17, 2021 (Updated as on October 10, 2024*) (Updated as on March 21, 2024*) (Updated as on December 15, 2023*) (Updated as on October 19, 2023*) (Updated as on August 29, 2023*) (Updated as on June 20, 2023*) (Updated as on December 27, 2022*) (Updated as on September 29, 2022*) (Updated as on August 17, 2022*) (Updated as on July 22, 2022*) (Updated as on June 14, 2022*) (Updated as on April 22, 2022*) (Updated as on April 01, 2022*) (Updated as on December 28, 2021*) (Updated as on October 05, 2021*) (Updated as on August 25, 2021*) (Updated as on July 29, 2021*) Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021 The Reserve Bank of India (the Bank), having considered it necessary in the public interest, and being satisfied that, for the purpose of enabling the Bank to regulate the financial system to the advantage of the country and to prevent the affairs of any Housing Finance Company (HFCs) from being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest of investors and depositors or in any manner prejudicial to the interest of such HFCs, and in exercise of the powers conferred under sections 45L and 45MA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and Sections 30, 30A, 32 and 33 of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987, hereby issues to every HFC, in supersession of the regulations/ directions as given in Chapter XVII of these directions, the Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021 hereinafter specified.

RBI/2020-21/73 DOR.FIN.HFC.CC.No.120/03.10.136/2020-21 February 17, 2021 (Updated as on October 10, 2024*) (Updated as on March 21, 2024*) (Updated as on December 15, 2023*) (Updated as on October 19, 2023*) (Updated as on August 29, 2023*) (Updated as on June 20, 2023*) (Updated as on December 27, 2022*) (Updated as on September 29, 2022*) (Updated as on August 17, 2022*) (Updated as on July 22, 2022*) (Updated as on June 14, 2022*) (Updated as on April 22, 2022*) (Updated as on April 01, 2022*) (Updated as on December 28, 2021*) (Updated as on October 05, 2021*) (Updated as on August 25, 2021*) (Updated as on July 29, 2021*) Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021 The Reserve Bank of India (the Bank), having considered it necessary in the public interest, and being satisfied that, for the purpose of enabling the Bank to regulate the financial system to the advantage of the country and to prevent the affairs of any Housing Finance Company (HFCs) from being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest of investors and depositors or in any manner prejudicial to the interest of such HFCs, and in exercise of the powers conferred under sections 45L and 45MA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and Sections 30, 30A, 32 and 33 of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987, hereby issues to every HFC, in supersession of the regulations/ directions as given in Chapter XVII of these directions, the Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021 hereinafter specified.

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UPDATED: 21 Jun, 2024
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Mar 26, 2019
UPDATED: 22 Dec, 2023
Master Direction - External Commercial Borrowings, Trade Credits and Structured Obligations (Updated as on December 22, 2023) (Supersedes Master Direction - External Commercial Borrowings, Trade Credit, Borrowing and Lending in Foreign Currency by Authorised Dealers and Persons other than Authorised Dealers (Updated as on November 22, 2018))
RBI/FED/2018-19/67 FED Master Direction No.5/2018-19 March 26, 2019 (Updated as on September 30, 2022) (Updated as on August 01, 2022) (Updated as on June 09, 2022) (Updated as on December 10, 2021) (Updated as on April 12, 2021) (Updated a
RBI/FED/2018-19/67 FED Master Direction No.5/2018-19 March 26, 2019 (Updated as on September 30, 2022) (Updated as on August 01, 2022) (Updated as on June 09, 2022) (Updated as on December 10, 2021) (Updated as on April 12, 2021) (Updated a
Jul 03, 2018
Master Directions on Relief/Savings Bonds
RBI/IDMD/2018-19/61 IDMD.CDD No.21/13.01.299/2018-19 July 2, 2018 The Chairman / Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India All Nationalized banks (Excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank) Ax
RBI/IDMD/2018-19/61 IDMD.CDD No.21/13.01.299/2018-19 July 2, 2018 The Chairman / Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India All Nationalized banks (Excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank) Ax
Jan 04, 2018
UPDATED: 8 Aug, 2024
Master Direction - Foreign Investment in India (Updated up to August 08, 2024)

RBI/FED/2017-18/60 FED Master Direction No.11/2017-18 January 4, 2018 (Updated up to March 17, 2022) (Updated up to March 08, 2019) (Updated up to December 19, 2018) (Updated as on April 06, 2018) (Updated as on January 12, 2018) To, All A

RBI/FED/2017-18/60 FED Master Direction No.11/2017-18 January 4, 2018 (Updated up to March 17, 2022) (Updated up to March 08, 2019) (Updated up to December 19, 2018) (Updated as on April 06, 2018) (Updated as on January 12, 2018) To, All A

Oct 11, 2017
UPDATED: 17 Nov, 2020
Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of Prepaid Payment Instruments (Updated as on November 17, 2020)

RBI/DPSS/2017-18/58 Master Direction DPSS.CO.PD.No.1164/02.14.006/2017-18 October 11, 2017 (Updated as on November 17, 2020) (Updated as on February 28, 2020) (Updated as on January 16, 2020) (Updated as on December 24, 2019) (Updated as on

RBI/DPSS/2017-18/58 Master Direction DPSS.CO.PD.No.1164/02.14.006/2017-18 October 11, 2017 (Updated as on November 17, 2020) (Updated as on February 28, 2020) (Updated as on January 16, 2020) (Updated as on December 24, 2019) (Updated as on

Oct 04, 2017
UPDATED: 9 Sep, 2024
Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company - Peer to Peer Lending Platform (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2017 (Updated as on September 09, 2024)

RBI/DNBR/2017-18/57 Master Direction DNBR (PD) 090/03.10.124/2017-18 October 04, 2017 (Updated as on September 09, 2024) (Updated as on August 16, 2024) (Updated as on December 29, 2022) (Updated as on September 29, 2022) (Updated as on October 05, 2021) (Updated as on December 23, 2019) (Updated as on November 22, 2019) (Updated as on February 23, 2018) (Updated as on November 09, 2017) Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company – Peer to Peer Lending Platform (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2017 The Reserve Bank of India, (the Reserve Bank) issued a Notification No DNBR.045/CGM (CDS)-2017 dated August 24, 2017 in terms of sub-clause (iii) of clause (f) of section 45I of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and on being satisfied that it is necessary to do so, in exercise of the powers conferred under section 45IA, 45JA, 45L,and 45M of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, and of all the powers enabling it in this behalf, hereby issues these Directions for compliance of the same by every Non-Banking Financial Company that carries on the business of a Peer to Peer Lending Platform.

RBI/DNBR/2017-18/57 Master Direction DNBR (PD) 090/03.10.124/2017-18 October 04, 2017 (Updated as on September 09, 2024) (Updated as on August 16, 2024) (Updated as on December 29, 2022) (Updated as on September 29, 2022) (Updated as on October 05, 2021) (Updated as on December 23, 2019) (Updated as on November 22, 2019) (Updated as on February 23, 2018) (Updated as on November 09, 2017) Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company – Peer to Peer Lending Platform (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2017 The Reserve Bank of India, (the Reserve Bank) issued a Notification No DNBR.045/CGM (CDS)-2017 dated August 24, 2017 in terms of sub-clause (iii) of clause (f) of section 45I of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and on being satisfied that it is necessary to do so, in exercise of the powers conferred under section 45IA, 45JA, 45L,and 45M of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, and of all the powers enabling it in this behalf, hereby issues these Directions for compliance of the same by every Non-Banking Financial Company that carries on the business of a Peer to Peer Lending Platform.

Jul 24, 2017
UPDATED: 11 Jun, 2024
Master Direction - Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector (Updated as on June 11, 2024)

RBI/FIDD/2017-2018/56 Master Direction FIDD.MSME & NFS.12/06.02.31/2017-18 July 24, 2017 (Updated as on June 11, 2024) (Updated as on December 28, 2023) (Updated as on July 29, 2022) (Updated as on April 25, 2018) The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Master Direction - Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of instructions / guidelines to banks relating to lending to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Sector. The Master Direction enclosed incorporates the updated instructions / guidelines on the subject. The list of circulars consolidated in this Master Direction is indicated in the Appendix.

RBI/FIDD/2017-2018/56 Master Direction FIDD.MSME & NFS.12/06.02.31/2017-18 July 24, 2017 (Updated as on June 11, 2024) (Updated as on December 28, 2023) (Updated as on July 29, 2022) (Updated as on April 25, 2018) The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Master Direction - Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of instructions / guidelines to banks relating to lending to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Sector. The Master Direction enclosed incorporates the updated instructions / guidelines on the subject. The list of circulars consolidated in this Master Direction is indicated in the Appendix.

Jul 04, 2017
Master Directions on Relief/Savings Bonds
RBI/IDMD/2017-18/54 IDMD.CDD No.8/13.01.299/2017-18 July 1, 2017 The Chairman / Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India 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 Directions on Relief/Savings Bonds The rules and regulations applicable to Relief/Savings Bonds have been updated wit
RBI/IDMD/2017-18/54 IDMD.CDD No.8/13.01.299/2017-18 July 1, 2017 The Chairman / Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India 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 Directions on Relief/Savings Bonds The rules and regulations applicable to Relief/Savings Bonds have been updated wit
Jun 08, 2017
Master Direction - Information Technology Framework for the NBFC Sector

RBI/DNBS/2016-17/53 Master Direction DNBS.PPD.No.04/66.15.001/2016-17 June 08, 2017 Master Direction - Information Technology Framework for the NBFC Sector In exercise of the powers conferred in terms of clause (b) of sub-section (1) of 45-

RBI/DNBS/2016-17/53 Master Direction DNBS.PPD.No.04/66.15.001/2016-17 June 08, 2017 Master Direction - Information Technology Framework for the NBFC Sector In exercise of the powers conferred in terms of clause (b) of sub-section (1) of 45-

Feb 23, 2017
UPDATED: 29 Feb, 2024
Master Direction - Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS)(Updated as on February 29, 2024)

RBI/FED/2016-17/52 FED Master Direction No.1/2016-17 February 22, 2017 To All Authorised Persons who are Indian Agents under the Money Transfer Service Scheme Madam / Dear Sir, Master Direction – Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) Money T

RBI/FED/2016-17/52 FED Master Direction No.1/2016-17 February 22, 2017 To All Authorised Persons who are Indian Agents under the Money Transfer Service Scheme Madam / Dear Sir, Master Direction – Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) Money T

Jan 19, 2017
UPDATED: 28 Jul, 2021
Master Directions on Access Criteria for Payment Systems (Updated as on July 28, 2021)
RBI/DPSS/2016-17/51 Master Direction DPSS.CO.OD.No.1846/04.04.009/2016-17 January 17, 2017 (Updated as on July 28, 2021) The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs/Urban Co-operati
RBI/DPSS/2016-17/51 Master Direction DPSS.CO.OD.No.1846/04.04.009/2016-17 January 17, 2017 (Updated as on July 28, 2021) The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs/Urban Co-operati
Nov 17, 2016
UPDATED: 7 Dec, 2021
Master Direction - Insurance (Updated as on December 07, 2021)
RBI/FED/2015-16/5 FED Master Direction No. 9/2015-16 January 1, 2016 (Updated as on December 07, 2021) (Updated as on November 17, 2016) To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Direction - Insurance Issuance of in
RBI/FED/2015-16/5 FED Master Direction No. 9/2015-16 January 1, 2016 (Updated as on December 07, 2021) (Updated as on November 17, 2016) To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Direction - Insurance Issuance of in
Nov 10, 2016
UPDATED: 10 Oct, 2024
Master Directions - Mortgage Guarantee Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 (Updated as on October 10, 2024)

RBI/DNBR/2016-17/50
Master Direction DNBR.(PD-MGC) No. 01/23.11.001/2016-17

November 10, 2016
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RBI/DNBR/2016-17/50
Master Direction DNBR.(PD-MGC) No. 01/23.11.001/2016-17

November 10, 2016
(Updated as on October 10, 2024)
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Sep 29, 2016
Master Direction - Monitoring of Frauds in NBFCs (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016
RBI/DNBS/2016-17/49 Master Direction DNBS. PPD.01/66.15.001/2016-17 September 29, 2016 NOTIFICATION Master Direction - Monitoring of Frauds in NBFCs (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016. In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 45K, 45L a
RBI/DNBS/2016-17/49 Master Direction DNBS. PPD.01/66.15.001/2016-17 September 29, 2016 NOTIFICATION Master Direction - Monitoring of Frauds in NBFCs (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016. In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 45K, 45L a
Sep 29, 2016
Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Companies Auditor’s Report (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016
RBI/DNBS/2016-17/48 Master Direction DNBS. PPD.03/66.15.001/2016-17 September 29, 2016 Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Companies Auditor’s Report (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1
RBI/DNBS/2016-17/48 Master Direction DNBS. PPD.03/66.15.001/2016-17 September 29, 2016 Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Companies Auditor’s Report (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1
Sep 29, 2016
Master Direction- Non-Banking Financial Company Returns (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016
RBI/DNBS/2016-17/47 Master Direction DNBS.PPD.02/66.15.001/2016-17 September 29, 2016 NOTIFICATION Master Direction- Non-Banking Financial Company Returns (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 45 JA
RBI/DNBS/2016-17/47 Master Direction DNBS.PPD.02/66.15.001/2016-17 September 29, 2016 NOTIFICATION Master Direction- Non-Banking Financial Company Returns (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 45 JA
Sep 02, 2016
UPDATED: 6 Sep, 2024
Master Direction- Non-Banking Financial Company - Account Aggregator (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 (Updated as on September 06, 2024)

RBI/DNBR/2016-17/46 Master Direction DNBR.PD.009/03.10.119/2016-17 September 02, 2016 (Updated as on September 06, 2024) (Updated as on February 22, 2024) (Updated as on November 10, 2023) (Updated as on December 29, 2022) (Updated as on November 23, 2022) (Updated as on October 05, 2021) (Updated as on November 22, 2019) (Updated as on February 23, 2018) (Updated as on November 09, 2017) Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company - Account Aggregator (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 The Reserve Bank of India, (the Bank), in exercise of the powers conferred under section 45JA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter referred to “the Act”), and of all the powers enabling it in this behalf, hereby issues these directions for compliance of the same by every non-banking financial company undertaking the business of Account Aggregator as defined herein. 1. Short title, commencement and applicability of the directions :

RBI/DNBR/2016-17/46 Master Direction DNBR.PD.009/03.10.119/2016-17 September 02, 2016 (Updated as on September 06, 2024) (Updated as on February 22, 2024) (Updated as on November 10, 2023) (Updated as on December 29, 2022) (Updated as on November 23, 2022) (Updated as on October 05, 2021) (Updated as on November 22, 2019) (Updated as on February 23, 2018) (Updated as on November 09, 2017) Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company - Account Aggregator (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 The Reserve Bank of India, (the Bank), in exercise of the powers conferred under section 45JA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter referred to “the Act”), and of all the powers enabling it in this behalf, hereby issues these directions for compliance of the same by every non-banking financial company undertaking the business of Account Aggregator as defined herein. 1. Short title, commencement and applicability of the directions :

Aug 25, 2016
UPDATED: 22 Feb, 2019
Master Direction - Residuary Non-Banking Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 (Updated as on February 22, 2019)
RBI/DNBR/2016-17/43 Master Direction DNBR. PD.006/13.10.119/2016-17 August 25, 2016 (Updated as on February 22, 2019) Master Direction - Residuary Non-Banking Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 The Reserve Bank of India (the Bank), h
RBI/DNBR/2016-17/43 Master Direction DNBR. PD.006/13.10.119/2016-17 August 25, 2016 (Updated as on February 22, 2019) Master Direction - Residuary Non-Banking Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 The Reserve Bank of India (the Bank), h
Aug 25, 2016
UPDATED: 10 Oct, 2024
Master Direction - Standalone Primary Dealers (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 (Updated as on October 10, 2024)

RBI/DNBR/2016-17/42

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Aug 25, 2016
UPDATED: 1 Apr, 2022
Master Direction - Exemptions from the provisions of RBI Act, 1934 (Updated as on April 01, 2022)

RBI/DNBR/2016-17/40 Master Direction DNBR.PD.001/03.10.119/2016-17 August 25, 2016 (Updated as on April 01, 2022) (Updated as on November 24, 2020) (Updated as on October 05, 2020) (Updated as on July 10, 2020) (Updated as on November 11, 2

RBI/DNBR/2016-17/40 Master Direction DNBR.PD.001/03.10.119/2016-17 August 25, 2016 (Updated as on April 01, 2022) (Updated as on November 24, 2020) (Updated as on October 05, 2020) (Updated as on July 10, 2020) (Updated as on November 11, 2

Aug 25, 2016
UPDATED: 11 Oct, 2024
Master Direction - Core Investment Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 (Updated as on October 11, 2024)

RBI/DoR(NBFC)/2016-17/39 Master Direction DoR(NBFC).PD.003/03.10.119/2016-17 August 25, 2016 (Updated as on October 11, 2024) (Updated as on December 29, 2022) (Updated as on October 05, 2021) (Updated as on October 05, 2020) (Updated as on November 22, 2019) (Updated as on June 07, 2018) (Updated as on November 09, 2017)

RBI/DoR(NBFC)/2016-17/39 Master Direction DoR(NBFC).PD.003/03.10.119/2016-17 August 25, 2016 (Updated as on October 11, 2024) (Updated as on December 29, 2022) (Updated as on October 05, 2021) (Updated as on October 05, 2020) (Updated as on November 22, 2019) (Updated as on June 07, 2018) (Updated as on November 09, 2017)

Aug 25, 2016
Master Direction - Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016
RBI/DNBR/2016-17/41 Master Direction DNBR. PD. 005/03.10.119/2016-17 August 25, 2016 Master Direction - Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 The Reserve Bank of India (the Bank), having considered it necessary
RBI/DNBR/2016-17/41 Master Direction DNBR. PD. 005/03.10.119/2016-17 August 25, 2016 Master Direction - Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 The Reserve Bank of India (the Bank), having considered it necessary
Jul 05, 2016
UPDATED: 3 May, 2024
Master Direction - Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings (Updated as on May 03, 2024)

RBI/FMRD/2016-17/31 FMRD Master Direction No. 1/2016-17 July 5, 2016 (Updated as on June 06, 2023) (Updated as on September 01, 2020) (Updated as on June 01, 2020) (Updated as on January 07, 2020) (Updated as on April 02, 2018) (Updated as

RBI/FMRD/2016-17/31 FMRD Master Direction No. 1/2016-17 July 5, 2016 (Updated as on June 06, 2023) (Updated as on September 01, 2020) (Updated as on June 01, 2020) (Updated as on January 07, 2020) (Updated as on April 02, 2018) (Updated as

Jul 01, 2016
UPDATED: 3 Jul, 2017
Master Directions on Frauds - Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs (Updated as on July 03, 2017)
RBI/DBS/2016-17/28 DBS.CO.CFMC.BC.No.1/23.04.001/2016-17 July 01, 2016 (Updated as on July 03, 2017) The Chairmen & Chief Executive Officers of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) and All India Select Financial Institutions
RBI/DBS/2016-17/28 DBS.CO.CFMC.BC.No.1/23.04.001/2016-17 July 01, 2016 (Updated as on July 03, 2017) The Chairmen & Chief Executive Officers of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) and All India Select Financial Institutions
Jul 01, 2016
UPDATED: 22 Nov, 2018
Master Direction - Operational Guidelines for Primary Dealers (Updated as on November 22, 2018)
RBI/IDMD/2016-17/29 Master Direction IDMD.PDRD.01/03.64.00/2016-17 July 1, 2016 (Updated as on November 22, 2018) All Primary Dealers Dear Sir / Madam Master Direction – Operational Guidelines for Primary Dealers The Reserve Bank of India h
RBI/IDMD/2016-17/29 Master Direction IDMD.PDRD.01/03.64.00/2016-17 July 1, 2016 (Updated as on November 22, 2018) All Primary Dealers Dear Sir / Madam Master Direction – Operational Guidelines for Primary Dealers The Reserve Bank of India h
May 26, 2016
UPDATED: 10 Aug, 2021
Master Direction- Reserve Bank of India (Financial Services provided by Banks) Directions, 2016 (Updated as on August 10, 2021)

RBI/DBR/2015-16/25 Master Direction/DBR.FSD.No.101/24.01.041/2015-16 May 26, 2016 (Updated as on August 10, 2021) (Updated as on September 25, 2017) Master Direction- Reserve Bank of India (Financial Services provided by Banks) Directions,

RBI/DBR/2015-16/25 Master Direction/DBR.FSD.No.101/24.01.041/2015-16 May 26, 2016 (Updated as on August 10, 2021) (Updated as on September 25, 2017) Master Direction- Reserve Bank of India (Financial Services provided by Banks) Directions,

May 12, 2016
Master Direction - Ownership in Private Sector Banks, Directions, 2016
RBI/DBR/2015-16/24 Master Direction DBR.PSBD.No. 97/16.13.100/2015-16 May 12, 2016 Master Direction – Ownership in Private Sector Banks, Directions, 2016 In exercise of the powers conferred by the Second proviso to Section12 (B) (2) of the
RBI/DBR/2015-16/24 Master Direction DBR.PSBD.No. 97/16.13.100/2015-16 May 12, 2016 Master Direction – Ownership in Private Sector Banks, Directions, 2016 In exercise of the powers conferred by the Second proviso to Section12 (B) (2) of the
Apr 21, 2016
Master Direction - Amalgamation of Private Sector Banks, Directions, 2016
RBI/DBR/2015-16/22 Master Direction DBR.PSBD.No. 96/16.13.100/2015-16 April 21, 2016 Master Direction – Amalgamation of Private Sector Banks, Directions, 2016 In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act,
RBI/DBR/2015-16/22 Master Direction DBR.PSBD.No. 96/16.13.100/2015-16 April 21, 2016 Master Direction – Amalgamation of Private Sector Banks, Directions, 2016 In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act,
Apr 21, 2016
Master Direction - Issue and Pricing of shares by Private Sector Banks, Directions, 2016
RBI/DBR/2015-16/21 Master Direction DBR.PSBD.No.95/16.13.100/2015-16 April 21, 2016 Master Direction - Issue and Pricing of shares by Private Sector Banks, Directions, 2016 In exercise of the powers conferred by 35 A of the Banking Regulati
RBI/DBR/2015-16/21 Master Direction DBR.PSBD.No.95/16.13.100/2015-16 April 21, 2016 Master Direction - Issue and Pricing of shares by Private Sector Banks, Directions, 2016 In exercise of the powers conferred by 35 A of the Banking Regulati

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