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May 19, 2022
New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - Clarification
RBI/2022-23/52 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.7/06.02.31/2022-23 May 19, 2022 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Commercial Banks(including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/District Central Co-operative Banks /All-India Financial Institutions/All Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir/Madam, New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - Clarific
RBI/2022-23/52 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.7/06.02.31/2022-23 May 19, 2022 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Commercial Banks(including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/District Central Co-operative Banks /All-India Financial Institutions/All Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir/Madam, New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - Clarific
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May 18, 2022
Kisan Credit Card Scheme - Eligibility criteria for farmers engaged in fisheries/ aquaculture
RBI/2022-23/51 FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.No.6/05.05.010/2022-23 May 18, 2022 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks andexcluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Dear Sir, Kisan Credit Card Scheme - Eligibility criteria for farmers engaged in fisheries/ aquaculture Please refer to Para 3.1.1.2 of our circular FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.12/05.05.010/2018-19 dated February 04, 2019 on Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme: Work
RBI/2022-23/51 FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.No.6/05.05.010/2022-23 May 18, 2022 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks andexcluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Dear Sir, Kisan Credit Card Scheme - Eligibility criteria for farmers engaged in fisheries/ aquaculture Please refer to Para 3.1.1.2 of our circular FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.12/05.05.010/2018-19 dated February 04, 2019 on Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme: Work
May 13, 2022
Lending by Commercial Banks to NBFCs and Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to NBFC-MFIs, for the purpose of on-lending to priority sectors
RBI/2022-23/50 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.5/04.09.01/2022-23 May 13, 2022 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Small Finance Banks)(Excluding Regional Rural Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Lending by Commercial Banks to NBFCs and Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to NBFC-MFIs, for the purpose of on-lending to priority sectors Please refer to para nos. 21.2, 21.3, 22 and 24 of the Master
RBI/2022-23/50 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.5/04.09.01/2022-23 May 13, 2022 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Small Finance Banks)(Excluding Regional Rural Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Lending by Commercial Banks to NBFCs and Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to NBFC-MFIs, for the purpose of on-lending to priority sectors Please refer to para nos. 21.2, 21.3, 22 and 24 of the Master
May 13, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Recommendations for Withdrawal of Circulars
RBI/2022-23/48 DoR.RRA.36/01.01.101/2022-23 May 13, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) All Payments Banks All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks All Authorized Dealers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Recommendations for Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated May 13, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annex
RBI/2022-23/48 DoR.RRA.36/01.01.101/2022-23 May 13, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) All Payments Banks All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks All Authorized Dealers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Recommendations for Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated May 13, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annex
May 13, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Recommendations for Withdrawal of Circulars
RBI/2022-23/49 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.4/04.09.001/2022-23 May 13, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Recommendations for Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated May 13, 2022, issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annexure are withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours faithfully, (Sonali Sen Gupta) Chief
RBI/2022-23/49 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.4/04.09.001/2022-23 May 13, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Recommendations for Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated May 13, 2022, issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annexure are withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours faithfully, (Sonali Sen Gupta) Chief
May 05, 2022
Exim Bank's Government of India supported additional Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 190 million to the SBM (Mauritius) Infrastructure Development Company Ltd
RBI/2022-2023/47 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.02 May 05, 2022 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported additional Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 190 million to the SBM (Mauritius) Infrastructure Development Company Ltd Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated January 06, 2022 with the SBM (Mauritius) Infrastructure Development Company Ltd (SBMIDCL), for making available to the latter,
RBI/2022-2023/47 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.02 May 05, 2022 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported additional Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 190 million to the SBM (Mauritius) Infrastructure Development Company Ltd Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated January 06, 2022 with the SBM (Mauritius) Infrastructure Development Company Ltd (SBMIDCL), for making available to the latter,
May 04, 2022
Change in Bank Rate
RBI/2022-23/45 DOR.RET.REC.32/12.01.001/2022-23 May 04, 2022 All Banks Madam/Sir, Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DOR.No.Ret.BC.74/12.01.001/2019-20 dated May 22, 2020 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement 2022-23 dated May 04, 2022, the Bank Rate is revised upwards by 40 basis points from 4.25 per cent to 4.65 per cent with immediate effect. 3. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which a
RBI/2022-23/45 DOR.RET.REC.32/12.01.001/2022-23 May 04, 2022 All Banks Madam/Sir, Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DOR.No.Ret.BC.74/12.01.001/2019-20 dated May 22, 2020 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement 2022-23 dated May 04, 2022, the Bank Rate is revised upwards by 40 basis points from 4.25 per cent to 4.65 per cent with immediate effect. 3. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which a
May 04, 2022
Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
RBI/2022-23/46 DOR.RET.REC.33/12.01.001/2022-23 May 04, 2022 All Banks Madam/Sir, Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Please refer to our circular DOR.No.Ret.BC.35/12.01.001/2020-21 dated February 05, 2021 and relative notification on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Governor’s Statement dated May 04, 2022, it has been decided to increase the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) of all banks by 50 basis points from 4.00 percent to 4.50 percent of their Net Demand
RBI/2022-23/46 DOR.RET.REC.33/12.01.001/2022-23 May 04, 2022 All Banks Madam/Sir, Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Please refer to our circular DOR.No.Ret.BC.35/12.01.001/2020-21 dated February 05, 2021 and relative notification on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Governor’s Statement dated May 04, 2022, it has been decided to increase the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) of all banks by 50 basis points from 4.00 percent to 4.50 percent of their Net Demand
May 04, 2022
Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers
RBI/2022-23/44 REF.No.MPD.BC.S33/07.01.279/2022-23 May 4, 2022 All Primary Dealers, Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers In the Monetary Policy Statement 2022-23, dated May 4, 2022, the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been increased by 40 basis points to 4.40 per cent from 4.00 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Accordingly, the Standing Liquidity Facility provided to Primary Dealers (PDs) (collateralised liquidity support
RBI/2022-23/44 REF.No.MPD.BC.S33/07.01.279/2022-23 May 4, 2022 All Primary Dealers, Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers In the Monetary Policy Statement 2022-23, dated May 4, 2022, the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been increased by 40 basis points to 4.40 per cent from 4.00 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Accordingly, the Standing Liquidity Facility provided to Primary Dealers (PDs) (collateralised liquidity support
May 04, 2022
ASBA designated branches to remain open for public on May 8, 2022 (Sunday) to facilitate processing of applications for LIC IPO
RBI/2022-23/43 DOR.LEG.REC.No.35/09.07.005/2022-23 May 4, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Madam/ Dear Sir ASBA designated branches to remain open for public on May 8, 2022 (Sunday) to facilitate processing of applications for LIC IPO The Government of India, in order to facilitate bidding for LIC IPO, has requested that all bank branches designated to process ASBA (Application Supported by Blocked Amount) applications may be kept open for public on May 8, 2022 (Su
RBI/2022-23/43 DOR.LEG.REC.No.35/09.07.005/2022-23 May 4, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Madam/ Dear Sir ASBA designated branches to remain open for public on May 8, 2022 (Sunday) to facilitate processing of applications for LIC IPO The Government of India, in order to facilitate bidding for LIC IPO, has requested that all bank branches designated to process ASBA (Application Supported by Blocked Amount) applications may be kept open for public on May 8, 2022 (Su
May 04, 2022
Liquidity Adjustment Facility- Change in rates
RBI/2022-23/42 FMOD.MAOG.No.144/01.01.001/2022-23 May 04, 2022 All Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) participants Madam/Sir, Liquidity Adjustment Facility- Change in rates As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement, 2022-23, today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to increase the policy Repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 40 basis points from 4.00 per cent to 4.40 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Consequently, th
RBI/2022-23/42 FMOD.MAOG.No.144/01.01.001/2022-23 May 04, 2022 All Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) participants Madam/Sir, Liquidity Adjustment Facility- Change in rates As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement, 2022-23, today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to increase the policy Repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 40 basis points from 4.00 per cent to 4.40 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Consequently, th
May 02, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Withdrawal of Circulars
RBI/2022-23/41 FMRD.DIRD.01/14.03.059/2022-23 May 02, 2022 To All Eligible Market Participants Madam / Sir Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated May 02, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annex are withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours faithfully (Dimple Bhandia) Chief General Manager Encl: As above Annex List of Circulars
RBI/2022-23/41 FMRD.DIRD.01/14.03.059/2022-23 May 02, 2022 To All Eligible Market Participants Madam / Sir Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated May 02, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annex are withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours faithfully (Dimple Bhandia) Chief General Manager Encl: As above Annex List of Circulars
May 02, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Withdrawal of Circulars
RBI/2022-23/38 DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.02/11.01.005/2022-23 May 2, 2022 The Registrar of Cooperative Societies (All States/ Union Territories) All Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated May 2, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annexure are withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours fai
RBI/2022-23/38 DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.02/11.01.005/2022-23 May 2, 2022 The Registrar of Cooperative Societies (All States/ Union Territories) All Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated May 2, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annexure are withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours fai
May 02, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Withdrawal of Circulars
RBI/2022-23/40 DCM (Admin) No. S172/19.01.010/2022-23 May 02, 2022 All Banks having Currency Chests Madam/ Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated May 02, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circular listed in the Annex is withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours faithfully, (Suman Ray) Chief General Manager-in-Charge Encl: As above Annex List
RBI/2022-23/40 DCM (Admin) No. S172/19.01.010/2022-23 May 02, 2022 All Banks having Currency Chests Madam/ Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated May 02, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circular listed in the Annex is withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours faithfully, (Suman Ray) Chief General Manager-in-Charge Encl: As above Annex List
May 02, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Withdrawal of Circulars
RBI/2022-23/39 DoR.RRA.31/01.01.101/2022-23 May 2, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks)All Payments BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area BanksAll Authorized DealersAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated May 2, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annexu
RBI/2022-23/39 DoR.RRA.31/01.01.101/2022-23 May 2, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks)All Payments BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area BanksAll Authorized DealersAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated May 2, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annexu
May 02, 2022
Review of Minimum Investment Grade Credit Ratings for Deposits of NBFCs
RBI/2022-23/37 DOR.FIN.REC.No.30/03.10.001/2022-23 May 02, 2022 All Deposit taking NBFCs (including deposit taking HFCs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Review of Minimum Investment Grade Credit Ratings for Deposits of NBFCs Please refer to para 9 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Companies Acceptance of Public Deposits (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 wherein the names of approved credit rating agencies and their respective minimum investment grade credit rating for the pu
RBI/2022-23/37 DOR.FIN.REC.No.30/03.10.001/2022-23 May 02, 2022 All Deposit taking NBFCs (including deposit taking HFCs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Review of Minimum Investment Grade Credit Ratings for Deposits of NBFCs Please refer to para 9 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Companies Acceptance of Public Deposits (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 wherein the names of approved credit rating agencies and their respective minimum investment grade credit rating for the pu
Apr 29, 2022
Guidelines on Compensation of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and Senior Management in NBFCs
RBI/2022-23/36 DOR.GOV.REC.No.29/18.10.002/2022-23 April 29, 2022 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam/Sir, Guidelines on Compensation of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and Senior Management in NBFCs As you are aware, a revised Scale Based Regulatory (SBR) framework for NBFCs was put in place vide circular DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 October 22, 2021. In terms of para 3.2.3 (h) of the said circular, in order to address issues arising out of excessive risk
RBI/2022-23/36 DOR.GOV.REC.No.29/18.10.002/2022-23 April 29, 2022 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam/Sir, Guidelines on Compensation of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and Senior Management in NBFCs As you are aware, a revised Scale Based Regulatory (SBR) framework for NBFCs was put in place vide circular DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 October 22, 2021. In terms of para 3.2.3 (h) of the said circular, in order to address issues arising out of excessive risk
Apr 28, 2022
Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for Short Term Loans for Agriculture and Allied Activities availed through Kisan Credit Card (KCC) during the financial year 2021-22
RBI/2022-23/35 FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.No.3/05.02.001/2022-23 April 28, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks and Small Finance Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for Short Term Loans for Agriculture and Allied Activities availed through Kisan Credit Card (KCC) during the financial year 2021-22 Please refer to our letter FIDD.CO.FSD.No.342/05.02.001/2020-21 dated October 16, 2020 con
RBI/2022-23/35 FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.No.3/05.02.001/2022-23 April 28, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks and Small Finance Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for Short Term Loans for Agriculture and Allied Activities availed through Kisan Credit Card (KCC) during the financial year 2021-22 Please refer to our letter FIDD.CO.FSD.No.342/05.02.001/2020-21 dated October 16, 2020 con
Apr 21, 2022
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for Borrowers
RBI/2022-23/34 DOR.CRE.REC.28/21.04.048/2022-23 April 21, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks), All India Financial Institutions, Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, and Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for Borrowers Please refer to Para 3 of DBR.No.BP.BC.92/21.04.048/2017-18 dated November 2, 2017, on the captioned
RBI/2022-23/34 DOR.CRE.REC.28/21.04.048/2022-23 April 21, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks), All India Financial Institutions, Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, and Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for Borrowers Please refer to Para 3 of DBR.No.BP.BC.92/21.04.048/2017-18 dated November 2, 2017, on the captioned
Apr 21, 2022
Creation of Honorary Designations at Board level in Urban Co-operative Banks
RBI/2022-23/33 DOR.GOV.REC.No.26/18.10.004/2022-23 April 21, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Creation of Honorary Designations at Board level in Urban Co-operative Banks It has been observed during the course of supervisory reviews that some of the Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) have adopted the practice of creating honorary designations (remunerated or otherwise)/conferring titles
RBI/2022-23/33 DOR.GOV.REC.No.26/18.10.004/2022-23 April 21, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Creation of Honorary Designations at Board level in Urban Co-operative Banks It has been observed during the course of supervisory reviews that some of the Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) have adopted the practice of creating honorary designations (remunerated or otherwise)/conferring titles
Apr 19, 2022
Large Exposures Framework for Non-Banking Financial Company - Upper Layer (NBFC-UL)
RBI/2022-23/32 DOR.CRE.REC.24/21.01.003/2022-23 April 19, 2022 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam / Dear Sir, Large Exposures Framework for Non-Banking Financial Company - Upper Layer (NBFC-UL) Please refer to paragraph 3.2.2 (d) of RBI circular DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 2021 on “Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs”, in terms of which a Large Exposure Framework (LEF) is prescribed for NBFCs in the U
RBI/2022-23/32 DOR.CRE.REC.24/21.01.003/2022-23 April 19, 2022 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam / Dear Sir, Large Exposures Framework for Non-Banking Financial Company - Upper Layer (NBFC-UL) Please refer to paragraph 3.2.2 (d) of RBI circular DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 2021 on “Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs”, in terms of which a Large Exposure Framework (LEF) is prescribed for NBFCs in the U
Apr 19, 2022
Issue and regulation of share capital and securities - State Co-operative Banks and District Central Co-operative Banks
RBI/2022-23/31 DOR.CAP.REC.22/09.18.201/2022-23 April 19, 2022 The Chief Executive Officer All State and Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Issue and regulation of share capital and securities - State Co-operative Banks and District Central Co-operative Banks The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 (No. 39 of 2020), notified in the Gazette of India on September 29, 2020 (vide Notification No. 64 of that date), has come into force with effect from April
RBI/2022-23/31 DOR.CAP.REC.22/09.18.201/2022-23 April 19, 2022 The Chief Executive Officer All State and Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Issue and regulation of share capital and securities - State Co-operative Banks and District Central Co-operative Banks The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 (No. 39 of 2020), notified in the Gazette of India on September 29, 2020 (vide Notification No. 64 of that date), has come into force with effect from April
Apr 19, 2022
Loans and Advances - Regulatory Restrictions - NBFCs
RBI/2022-23/29 DOR.CRE.REC.No.25/03.10.001/2022-23 April 19, 2022 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam/ Dear Sir, Loans and Advances – Regulatory Restrictions - NBFCs In terms of para 3.2.2 (c) and para 3.2.3 (b) & (c) of the circular on Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs issued on October 22, 2021, certain regulatory restrictions on lending were introduced in respect of NBFCs placed in different layers. Detailed guidelines
RBI/2022-23/29 DOR.CRE.REC.No.25/03.10.001/2022-23 April 19, 2022 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam/ Dear Sir, Loans and Advances – Regulatory Restrictions - NBFCs In terms of para 3.2.2 (c) and para 3.2.3 (b) & (c) of the circular on Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs issued on October 22, 2021, certain regulatory restrictions on lending were introduced in respect of NBFCs placed in different layers. Detailed guidelines
Apr 19, 2022
Scale Based Regulation (SBR) for NBFCs: Capital requirements for Non-Banking Finance Companies - Upper Layer (NBFC-UL)
RBI/2022-23/30 DOR.CAP.REC.No.21/21.06.201/2022-23 April 19, 2022 Dear Sir/ Madam, Scale Based Regulation (SBR) for NBFCs: Capital requirements for Non-Banking Finance Companies – Upper Layer (NBFC-UL) Please refer to the circular DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 2021 on Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs. 2. In terms of paragraph 3.2.1 (b) of the circular ibid, NBFC-UL shall maintain Common Equity Tier 1 capita
RBI/2022-23/30 DOR.CAP.REC.No.21/21.06.201/2022-23 April 19, 2022 Dear Sir/ Madam, Scale Based Regulation (SBR) for NBFCs: Capital requirements for Non-Banking Finance Companies – Upper Layer (NBFC-UL) Please refer to the circular DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 2021 on Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs. 2. In terms of paragraph 3.2.1 (b) of the circular ibid, NBFC-UL shall maintain Common Equity Tier 1 capita
Apr 19, 2022
Limits for investment in debt and sale of Credit Default Swaps by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)
RBI/2022-23/28 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 01 (revised number) April 19, 2022 To, All Authorized Persons Madam / Sir Limits for investment in debt and sale of Credit Default Swaps by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to Schedule 1 to the Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 notified, vide Notification No. FEMA. 396/2019-RB dated October 17, 2019, as amended from
RBI/2022-23/28 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 01 (revised number) April 19, 2022 To, All Authorized Persons Madam / Sir Limits for investment in debt and sale of Credit Default Swaps by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to Schedule 1 to the Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 notified, vide Notification No. FEMA. 396/2019-RB dated October 17, 2019, as amended from
Apr 19, 2022
Consolidated Circular on Opening of Current Accounts and CC/OD Accounts by Banks
RBI/2022-23/27 DOR.CRE.REC.23/21.08.008/2022-23 April 19, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Consolidated Circular on Opening of Current Accounts and CC/OD Accounts by Banks Please refer to circular DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 6, 2020 on Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline and associated circulars thereon1. The Annex consolidates all instructions/ guidelines issued on the subject till date.
RBI/2022-23/27 DOR.CRE.REC.23/21.08.008/2022-23 April 19, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Consolidated Circular on Opening of Current Accounts and CC/OD Accounts by Banks Please refer to circular DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 6, 2020 on Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline and associated circulars thereon1. The Annex consolidates all instructions/ guidelines issued on the subject till date.
Apr 19, 2022
Disclosures in Financial Statements- Notes to Accounts of NBFCs
RBI/2022-23/26 DOR.ACC.REC.No.20/21.04.018/2022-23 April 19, 2022 Dear Sir/ Madam, Disclosures in Financial Statements- Notes to Accounts of NBFCs Please refer to our circular DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 2021 on ‘Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework’ for NBFCs, which inter-alia envisages certain specific disclosures. 2. Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) are required to make disclosures in their financial statements
RBI/2022-23/26 DOR.ACC.REC.No.20/21.04.018/2022-23 April 19, 2022 Dear Sir/ Madam, Disclosures in Financial Statements- Notes to Accounts of NBFCs Please refer to our circular DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 2021 on ‘Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework’ for NBFCs, which inter-alia envisages certain specific disclosures. 2. Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) are required to make disclosures in their financial statements
Apr 18, 2022
Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
RBI/2022-23/25 DOR.LRG.REC.19/21.04.098/2022-23 April 18, 2022 Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Please refer to our circular DOR.BP.BC.No.65/21.04.098/2019-20 dated April 17, 2020 on Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR). 2. In terms of the circular ibid, the assets allowed as Level 1 High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLAs) for the purpose of computing the LCR, inter alia, incl
RBI/2022-23/25 DOR.LRG.REC.19/21.04.098/2022-23 April 18, 2022 Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Please refer to our circular DOR.BP.BC.No.65/21.04.098/2019-20 dated April 17, 2020 on Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR). 2. In terms of the circular ibid, the assets allowed as Level 1 High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLAs) for the purpose of computing the LCR, inter alia, incl
Apr 11, 2022
Compliance Function and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) - NBFCs
RBI/2022-23/24 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.01/11.01.005/2022-23 April 11, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam / Dear Sir, Compliance Function and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) - NBFCs Please refer to the Reserve Bank’s guidelines on ‘Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs’ issued vide Circular Ref.DOR.CRE. REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 20211. As in
RBI/2022-23/24 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.01/11.01.005/2022-23 April 11, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam / Dear Sir, Compliance Function and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) - NBFCs Please refer to the Reserve Bank’s guidelines on ‘Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs’ issued vide Circular Ref.DOR.CRE. REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 20211. As in
Apr 08, 2022
Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
RBI/2022-23/23 DOR.RET.REC.15/12.01.001/2022-23 April 08, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks)Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments BanksPrimary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) Madam/Sir, Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.02.001/2018-19 dated December 05,
RBI/2022-23/23 DOR.RET.REC.15/12.01.001/2022-23 April 08, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks)Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments BanksPrimary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) Madam/Sir, Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.02.001/2018-19 dated December 05,
Apr 08, 2022
withdrawn
Review of SLR holdings in HTM category
RBI/2022-23/21 DOR.MRG.REC.14/21.04.141/2022-23 April 08, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Review of SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to paragraph 4 of Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies of the Monetary Policy Statement, 2022-23 dated April 08, 2022 and Section 6(iv)(a) of Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 dated August 25, 2021. 2. At present, banks have been granted a
RBI/2022-23/21 DOR.MRG.REC.14/21.04.141/2022-23 April 08, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Review of SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to paragraph 4 of Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies of the Monetary Policy Statement, 2022-23 dated April 08, 2022 and Section 6(iv)(a) of Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 dated August 25, 2021. 2. At present, banks have been granted a
Apr 08, 2022
Individual Housing Loans - Rationalisation of Risk Weights
RBI/2022-23/20 DOR.CRE.REC.13/08.12.015/2022-23 April 8, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Dear Sir, Individual Housing Loans – Rationalisation of Risk Weights Please refer to circular DOR.No.BP.BC.24/08.12.015/2020-21 dated October 16, 2020 on rationalization of risk weights on Individual Housing Loans in terms of which risk weights were rationalised irrespective of the amount, for all new housing loans s
RBI/2022-23/20 DOR.CRE.REC.13/08.12.015/2022-23 April 8, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Dear Sir, Individual Housing Loans – Rationalisation of Risk Weights Please refer to circular DOR.No.BP.BC.24/08.12.015/2020-21 dated October 16, 2020 on rationalization of risk weights on Individual Housing Loans in terms of which risk weights were rationalised irrespective of the amount, for all new housing loans s
Apr 07, 2022
Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)
RBI/2022-23/19 DOR.AUT.REC.12/22.01.001/2022-23 April 7, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks & Payments Banks) Dear Sir / Madam, Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs) In recent times, digital banking has emerged as the preferred banking service delivery channel in the country along with ‘brick and mortar’ banking outlets. Reserve Bank has been taking progressive measures to improve availability of digital i
RBI/2022-23/19 DOR.AUT.REC.12/22.01.001/2022-23 April 7, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks & Payments Banks) Dear Sir / Madam, Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs) In recent times, digital banking has emerged as the preferred banking service delivery channel in the country along with ‘brick and mortar’ banking outlets. Reserve Bank has been taking progressive measures to improve availability of digital i
Apr 04, 2022
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment in two entries
RBI/2022-23/18 DOR.AML.REC.11/14.06.001/2022-23 April 04, 2022 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment in two entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10 , 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms
RBI/2022-23/18 DOR.AML.REC.11/14.06.001/2022-23 April 04, 2022 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment in two entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10 , 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms
Mar 31, 2022
withdrawn
Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment
RBI/2021-22/191 DOR.MRG.REC.98/21.04.141/2021-22 March 31, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment Please refer to the Master Direction DOR.MRG.42/21.04.141/2021-22 dated August 25, 2021 – ‘Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021’ (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Direction’). 2. In terms of
RBI/2021-22/191 DOR.MRG.REC.98/21.04.141/2021-22 March 31, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment Please refer to the Master Direction DOR.MRG.42/21.04.141/2021-22 dated August 25, 2021 – ‘Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021’ (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Direction’). 2. In terms of
Mar 31, 2022
Cassette - Swaps in ATMs
RBI/2021-22/190 DCM (Plg.) No.S 1117/10.25.007/2021-22 March 31, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Cassette - Swaps in ATMs Please refer to the circulars RBI/2017-18/162/ DCM (Plg.) No. 3641/10.25.007/2017-18 dated April 12, 2018 and RBI/2021-22/71/ DCM (Plg.) No.S39/10.25.007/2021-22 dated July 12, 2021 on the captioned subject wherein banks were advised to consider using lockable cassettes in their ATMs which
RBI/2021-22/190 DCM (Plg.) No.S 1117/10.25.007/2021-22 March 31, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Cassette - Swaps in ATMs Please refer to the circulars RBI/2017-18/162/ DCM (Plg.) No. 3641/10.25.007/2017-18 dated April 12, 2018 and RBI/2021-22/71/ DCM (Plg.) No.S39/10.25.007/2021-22 dated July 12, 2021 on the captioned subject wherein banks were advised to consider using lockable cassettes in their ATMs which
Mar 31, 2022
Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts - Amendments to Prudential Guidelines
RBI/2021-22/189 DOR.CAP.REC.No.97/21.06.201/2021-22 March 31, 2022 Dear Sir/ Madam, Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts - Amendments to Prudential Guidelines The Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Act, 2020 (hereafter referred to as “the Act”), has been notified by the Government of India vide Gazette Notification No. S.O. 3463(E) dated October 1, 2020. The Act provides a legal framework for enforceability of bilateral netting of qualifi
RBI/2021-22/189 DOR.CAP.REC.No.97/21.06.201/2021-22 March 31, 2022 Dear Sir/ Madam, Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts - Amendments to Prudential Guidelines The Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Act, 2020 (hereafter referred to as “the Act”), has been notified by the Government of India vide Gazette Notification No. S.O. 3463(E) dated October 1, 2020. The Act provides a legal framework for enforceability of bilateral netting of qualifi
Mar 28, 2022
Special Clearing operations on March 31, 2022
RBI/2021-2022/188 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No./S1769/03-01-002/2021-22 March 28, 2022 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks / Local Area Banks / Payment Banks / Small Finance Banks / National Payments Corporation of India Madam / Dear Sir, Special Clearing operations on March 31, 2022 A reference is invite
RBI/2021-2022/188 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No./S1769/03-01-002/2021-22 March 28, 2022 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks / Local Area Banks / Payment Banks / Small Finance Banks / National Payments Corporation of India Madam / Dear Sir, Special Clearing operations on March 31, 2022 A reference is invite
Mar 25, 2022
Framework for Geo-tagging of Payment System Touch Points
RBI/2021-22/187 CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.S1738/06-08-018/2021-2022 March 25, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Banks and Non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs) Madam / Dear Sir, Framework for Geo-tagging of Payment System Touch Points To facilitate nuanced spread of acceptance infrastructure and inclusive access to digital payments, the Monetary Policy Statement 2020-21 on October 08, 2021 had announced that a framework for geo-tagging of physi
RBI/2021-22/187 CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.S1738/06-08-018/2021-2022 March 25, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Banks and Non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs) Madam / Dear Sir, Framework for Geo-tagging of Payment System Touch Points To facilitate nuanced spread of acceptance infrastructure and inclusive access to digital payments, the Monetary Policy Statement 2020-21 on October 08, 2021 had announced that a framework for geo-tagging of physi
Mar 24, 2022
Annual Closing of Government Accounts - Transactions of Central / State Governments - Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2021-22)
RBI/2021-2022/186 CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S1595/42-01-029/2021-2022 March 24, 2022 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Annual Closing of Government Accounts – Transactions of Central / State Governments – Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2021-22) All government transactions done by agency banks for Financial Year 2021-22 must be accounted for within the same financial year. Accordingly, the following arrangements are put in place to report and account for Governm
RBI/2021-2022/186 CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S1595/42-01-029/2021-2022 March 24, 2022 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Annual Closing of Government Accounts – Transactions of Central / State Governments – Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2021-22) All government transactions done by agency banks for Financial Year 2021-22 must be accounted for within the same financial year. Accordingly, the following arrangements are put in place to report and account for Governm
Mar 23, 2022
withdrawn
Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment
RBI/2021-22/185 DOR.MRG.REC.96/21.04.141/2021-22 March 23, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment Please refer to the Master Direction DOR.MRG.42/21.04.141/2021-22 dated August 25, 2021 – ‘Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021’ (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Direction’). 2. The Master D
RBI/2021-22/185 DOR.MRG.REC.96/21.04.141/2021-22 March 23, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment Please refer to the Master Direction DOR.MRG.42/21.04.141/2021-22 dated August 25, 2021 – ‘Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021’ (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Direction’). 2. The Master D
Mar 23, 2022
Formation of new district in the State of Meghalaya - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2021-22/184 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.18/02.08.001/2021-22 March 23, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Meghalaya – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Meghalaya vide Gazette Notification No.HPL.84/2021/253 dated November 09, 2021 had notified formation of a new district in the State of Meghalaya. It has been decided to assign the lead bank respo
RBI/2021-22/184 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.18/02.08.001/2021-22 March 23, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Meghalaya – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Meghalaya vide Gazette Notification No.HPL.84/2021/253 dated November 09, 2021 had notified formation of a new district in the State of Meghalaya. It has been decided to assign the lead bank respo
Mar 10, 2022
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 7.29 million to the Government of Cooperative Republic of Guyana
RBI/2021-2022/181 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.27 March 10, 2022 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 7.29 million to the Government of Cooperative Republic of Guyana Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated September 29, 2021 with the Government of Cooperative Republic of Guyana, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line
RBI/2021-2022/181 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.27 March 10, 2022 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 7.29 million to the Government of Cooperative Republic of Guyana Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated September 29, 2021 with the Government of Cooperative Republic of Guyana, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line
Mar 10, 2022
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Addition of 1 entry (entity)
RBI/2021-2022/183 DOR.AML.REC.94/14.06.001/2021-22 March 10, 2022 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Addition of 1 entry (entity) Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10, 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in
RBI/2021-2022/183 DOR.AML.REC.94/14.06.001/2021-22 March 10, 2022 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Addition of 1 entry (entity) Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10, 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in
Mar 10, 2022
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 500 million to the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
RBI/2021-2022/182 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 28 March 10, 2022 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 500 million to the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 02, 2022 with the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, for making available to the latter, Gov
RBI/2021-2022/182 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 28 March 10, 2022 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 500 million to the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 02, 2022 with the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, for making available to the latter, Gov
Mar 08, 2022
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Removal of 2 entries
RBI/2021-22/178 DOR.AML.REC.91/14.06.001/2021-22 March 08, 2022 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Removal of 2 entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10, 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of
RBI/2021-22/178 DOR.AML.REC.91/14.06.001/2021-22 March 08, 2022 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Removal of 2 entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10, 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of
Mar 08, 2022
Interest Equalization Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit - Extension
RBI/2021-22/180 DOR.STR.REC.93/04.02.001/2021-22 March 8, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), Small Finance Banks, Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (scheduled banks having AD category-I license), and EXIM Bank Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Equalization Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit - Extension Please refer to the instructions issued vide circular DOR.CRE(DIR).REC.28/04.02.001/2021-22 dated July 1, 2021. 2. Government of India has
RBI/2021-22/180 DOR.STR.REC.93/04.02.001/2021-22 March 8, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), Small Finance Banks, Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (scheduled banks having AD category-I license), and EXIM Bank Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Equalization Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit - Extension Please refer to the instructions issued vide circular DOR.CRE(DIR).REC.28/04.02.001/2021-22 dated July 1, 2021. 2. Government of India has
Mar 08, 2022
Issue and regulation of share capital and securities - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks
RBI/2021-22/179 DOR.CAP.REC.92/09.18.201/2021-22 March 08, 2022 The Chief Executive OfficerAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Issue and regulation of share capital and securities - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 (No. 39 of 2020), notified in the Gazette of India on September 29, 2020 (vide Notification No. 64 of that date), is deemed to have come into force with effect from June 29, 2020 for Primar
RBI/2021-22/179 DOR.CAP.REC.92/09.18.201/2021-22 March 08, 2022 The Chief Executive OfficerAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Issue and regulation of share capital and securities - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 (No. 39 of 2020), notified in the Gazette of India on September 29, 2020 (vide Notification No. 64 of that date), is deemed to have come into force with effect from June 29, 2020 for Primar
Mar 03, 2022
Investment in Umbrella Organization (UO) by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks
RBI/2021-22/177 DOR.REC.MRG.90/16.20.000/2021-22 March 3, 2022 Madam / Dear Sir, Investment in Umbrella Organization (UO) by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to circular UBD.(PCB).BPD.Cir.No.46/16.20.000/2008-09 dated January 30, 2009 on Investments in Non-SLR securities by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks. Paragraph 2(i) of the circular states that the non-SLR investments shall be limited to ten per cent of a bank’s total deposits as on March 31 of t
RBI/2021-22/177 DOR.REC.MRG.90/16.20.000/2021-22 March 3, 2022 Madam / Dear Sir, Investment in Umbrella Organization (UO) by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to circular UBD.(PCB).BPD.Cir.No.46/16.20.000/2008-09 dated January 30, 2009 on Investments in Non-SLR securities by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks. Paragraph 2(i) of the circular states that the non-SLR investments shall be limited to ten per cent of a bank’s total deposits as on March 31 of t
Feb 24, 2022
Reporting and Accounting of Central Government transactions of March 2022
RBI/2021-22/176 CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S1422/42-01-029/2021-2022 February 24, 2022 All Agency Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Reporting and Accounting of Central Government transactions of March 2022 Please refer to Circulars DGBA.GBD.No.S140/42.01.029/2020-21 dated March 18, 2021 and DGBA.GBD.No.S26/42.01.029/2021-22 dated April 7, 2021 advising the procedure to be followed for reporting and accounting of Central Government transactions (including CBDT, CBIC, Departmentalized Ministri
RBI/2021-22/176 CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S1422/42-01-029/2021-2022 February 24, 2022 All Agency Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Reporting and Accounting of Central Government transactions of March 2022 Please refer to Circulars DGBA.GBD.No.S140/42.01.029/2020-21 dated March 18, 2021 and DGBA.GBD.No.S26/42.01.029/2021-22 dated April 7, 2021 advising the procedure to be followed for reporting and accounting of Central Government transactions (including CBDT, CBIC, Departmentalized Ministri
Feb 23, 2022
Implementation of ‘Core Financial Services Solution’ by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
RBI/2021-22/175 DoS.CO.PPG.SEC/10/11.01.005/2021-22 February 23, 2022 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam / Dear Sir, Implementation of ‘Core Financial Services Solution’ by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) A reference is invited to para 3.2.3 (j) of the Reserve Bank’s Circular Ref. DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 2021 on ‘Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs’ in terms of which NBFCs with 10 and more
RBI/2021-22/175 DoS.CO.PPG.SEC/10/11.01.005/2021-22 February 23, 2022 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam / Dear Sir, Implementation of ‘Core Financial Services Solution’ by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) A reference is invited to para 3.2.3 (j) of the Reserve Bank’s Circular Ref. DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 2021 on ‘Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs’ in terms of which NBFCs with 10 and more
Feb 22, 2022
Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934- Sikkim State Co-operative Bank Ltd
RBI/2021-22/174 DOR.RUR.REC.86/19.51.025/2021-22 February 18, 2022 All State Co-operative Banks/Central Co-operative Banks Madam/ Sir, Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934- Sikkim State Co-operative Bank Ltd. We advise that the name of ‘Sikkim State Co-operative Bank Ltd.’ has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide notification DOR.RUR.No.S1627/19.51.025/2021-22 dated October 12, 2021 publish
RBI/2021-22/174 DOR.RUR.REC.86/19.51.025/2021-22 February 18, 2022 All State Co-operative Banks/Central Co-operative Banks Madam/ Sir, Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934- Sikkim State Co-operative Bank Ltd. We advise that the name of ‘Sikkim State Co-operative Bank Ltd.’ has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide notification DOR.RUR.No.S1627/19.51.025/2021-22 dated October 12, 2021 publish
Feb 18, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Online Submission of Returns
RBI/2021-22/173 FMRD.DIRD.13/14.03.59/2021-22 February 18, 2022 To All Eligible Market Participants Madam / Dear Sir Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Online Submission of Returns Please refer to the@@NBSP@@press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. As part of the implementation of the interim recommendations of the RRA 2.0, it is proposed to convert the paper based/ e-mail-based returns listed in the Ann
RBI/2021-22/173 FMRD.DIRD.13/14.03.59/2021-22 February 18, 2022 To All Eligible Market Participants Madam / Dear Sir Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Online Submission of Returns Please refer to the@@NBSP@@press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. As part of the implementation of the interim recommendations of the RRA 2.0, it is proposed to convert the paper based/ e-mail-based returns listed in the Ann
Feb 18, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Discontinuation/Merger/Online Submission of Returns
RBI/2021-2022/172 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.26 February 18, 2022 All Authorised Persons Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Discontinuation/Merger/Online Submission of Returns Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. As part of the implementation of the interim recommendations of the RRA 2.0, it is proposed to discontinue/merge the returns listed in the Annex 1. F
RBI/2021-2022/172 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.26 February 18, 2022 All Authorised Persons Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Discontinuation/Merger/Online Submission of Returns Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. As part of the implementation of the interim recommendations of the RRA 2.0, it is proposed to discontinue/merge the returns listed in the Annex 1. F
Feb 18, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Second Tranche
RBI/2021-2022/170 CO.DSIM.SMD.No.S482/05-06-004/2021-22 February 18, 2022 SCBs (including Regional Rural Banks) and Payment Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Second Tranche Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. As part of the implementation of the interim recommendations of the RRA 2.0, it is proposed to convert, the paper based/ e-mail-based return listed
RBI/2021-2022/170 CO.DSIM.SMD.No.S482/05-06-004/2021-22 February 18, 2022 SCBs (including Regional Rural Banks) and Payment Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Second Tranche Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. As part of the implementation of the interim recommendations of the RRA 2.0, it is proposed to convert, the paper based/ e-mail-based return listed
Feb 18, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Withdrawal of Circulars
RBI/2021-22/169 DoR.RRA.89/01.01.101/2021-22 February 18, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial BanksAll Payments BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annexure are withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours faithfully, (Ne
RBI/2021-22/169 DoR.RRA.89/01.01.101/2021-22 February 18, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial BanksAll Payments BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annexure are withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours faithfully, (Ne
Feb 18, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Discontinuation/Merger/Online Submission of Returns
RBI/2021-22/168 DoR.RRA.88/01.01.101/2021-22 February 18, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial BanksAll Regional Rural BanksAll Payments BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area BanksAll Primary Urban Cooperative BanksAll State Cooperative BanksAll District Central Cooperative Banks[As applicable] Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Discontinuation/Merger/Online Submission of Returns Please refer to the Press Release dated F
RBI/2021-22/168 DoR.RRA.88/01.01.101/2021-22 February 18, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial BanksAll Regional Rural BanksAll Payments BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area BanksAll Primary Urban Cooperative BanksAll State Cooperative BanksAll District Central Cooperative Banks[As applicable] Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Discontinuation/Merger/Online Submission of Returns Please refer to the Press Release dated F
Feb 18, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Discontinuation / Merger / Online Submission of Returns
RBI/2021-2022/165 CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.S1478/06-08-001/2021-2022 February 18, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Operators / Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Discontinuation / Merger / Online Submission of Returns Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. As part of the implementation of interim recommendation
RBI/2021-2022/165 CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.S1478/06-08-001/2021-2022 February 18, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Operators / Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Discontinuation / Merger / Online Submission of Returns Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. As part of the implementation of interim recommendation
Feb 18, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations-Discontinuation/Merger/Online Submission of Returns
RBI/2021-2022/167 DCM (Admin) No. S858/19.01.010/2021-22 February 18, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director The Chief Executive OfficerAll Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations-Discontinuation/Merger/Online Submission of Returns Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. As part of the implementation of the interim recommendations of the RRA 2.0, it is proposed to disc
RBI/2021-2022/167 DCM (Admin) No. S858/19.01.010/2021-22 February 18, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director The Chief Executive OfficerAll Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations-Discontinuation/Merger/Online Submission of Returns Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. As part of the implementation of the interim recommendations of the RRA 2.0, it is proposed to disc
Feb 18, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Online Submission of Returns
RBI/2021-22/166 CO.FIDD.Plan.BC.17/04.09.01/2021-22 February 18, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations - Online Submission of Returns Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. As part of the implementation of the interim recommendations of t
RBI/2021-22/166 CO.FIDD.Plan.BC.17/04.09.01/2021-22 February 18, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations - Online Submission of Returns Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. As part of the implementation of the interim recommendations of t
Feb 18, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Withdrawal of Circulars
RBI/2021-2022/164 CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.S1477/06-08-001/2021-2022 February 18, 2022 The Chairman /Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Operators / Banks Madam /Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annex are withdrawn with effect from close of business today.
RBI/2021-2022/164 CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.S1477/06-08-001/2021-2022 February 18, 2022 The Chairman /Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Operators / Banks Madam /Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annex are withdrawn with effect from close of business today.
Feb 18, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Discontinuation/Merger/Online Submission of Returns
RBI/2021-2022/163 DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.08/11.01.005/2021-22 February 18, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks / All Payments Banks All Small Finance Banks / All Co-operative Banks All NBFCs / All Credit Rating Agencies Madam / Dear Sir Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Discontinuation/Merger/Online Submission of Returns Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. As part of the implementation
RBI/2021-2022/163 DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.08/11.01.005/2021-22 February 18, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks / All Payments Banks All Small Finance Banks / All Co-operative Banks All NBFCs / All Credit Rating Agencies Madam / Dear Sir Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Discontinuation/Merger/Online Submission of Returns Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. As part of the implementation
Feb 18, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Withdrawal of Circulars
RBI/2021-2022/162 DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.09/11.01.005/2021-22 February 18, 2022 All NBFCs/ RNBCs Madam/Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annexure are withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours faithfully, (Arnab Kumar Chowdhury) Chief General Manager-in- Charge Encl: As encl
RBI/2021-2022/162 DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.09/11.01.005/2021-22 February 18, 2022 All NBFCs/ RNBCs Madam/Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the press release dated February 18, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annexure are withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours faithfully, (Arnab Kumar Chowdhury) Chief General Manager-in- Charge Encl: As encl
Feb 18, 2022
New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - Clarification
RBI/2021-2022/161 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.16/06.02.31/2021-22 February 18, 2022 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks /All-India Financial Institutions/ All Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir/Madam, New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterpri
RBI/2021-2022/161 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.16/06.02.31/2021-22 February 18, 2022 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks /All-India Financial Institutions/ All Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir/Madam, New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterpri
Feb 17, 2022
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 40 million to the Government of the Republic of Maldives
RBI/2021-2022/160 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 25 February 17, 2022 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 40 million to the Government of the Republic of Maldives Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated September 02, 2021 with the Government of the Republic of Maldives, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit
RBI/2021-2022/160 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 25 February 17, 2022 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 40 million to the Government of the Republic of Maldives Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated September 02, 2021 with the Government of the Republic of Maldives, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit
Feb 17, 2022
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 50 million to the Government of the Republic of Maldives
RBI/2021-2022/159 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 24 February 17, 2022 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 50 million to the Government of the Republic of Maldives Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 21, 2021 with the Government of the Republic of Maldives, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit
RBI/2021-2022/159 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 24 February 17, 2022 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 50 million to the Government of the Republic of Maldives Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 21, 2021 with the Government of the Republic of Maldives, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit
Feb 15, 2022
Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances - Clarifications
RBI/2021-2022/158 DOR.STR.REC.85/21.04.048/2021-22 February 15, 2022 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) excluding Payments Banks All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/District Central Co-operative Banks All-India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential norms on Inco
RBI/2021-2022/158 DOR.STR.REC.85/21.04.048/2021-22 February 15, 2022 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) excluding Payments Banks All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/District Central Co-operative Banks All-India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential norms on Inco
Feb 10, 2022
Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives (Reserve Bank) Directions - Review
RBI/2021-22/157 FMRD.DIRD.12/14.03.046/2021-22 February 10, 2022 To, All Eligible Market Participants Madam / Sir, Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives (Reserve Bank) Directions - Review Please refer to Paragraph 5 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies, issued as a part of the sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2021-22 dated February 10, 2022 regarding permitting banks in India to deal in foreign currency settled Overnight Indexed Swaps (OIS
RBI/2021-22/157 FMRD.DIRD.12/14.03.046/2021-22 February 10, 2022 To, All Eligible Market Participants Madam / Sir, Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives (Reserve Bank) Directions - Review Please refer to Paragraph 5 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies, issued as a part of the sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2021-22 dated February 10, 2022 regarding permitting banks in India to deal in foreign currency settled Overnight Indexed Swaps (OIS
Feb 10, 2022
‘Voluntary Retention Route’ (VRR) for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) investment in debt
RBI/2021-22/156 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 22 February 10, 2022 To All Authorized Persons Madam / Sir ‘Voluntary Retention Route’ (VRR) for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) investment in debt Please refer to paragraph 3 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated February 10, 2022 regarding enhancement of the investment limit under the Voluntary Retention Route (VRR). 2. Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invit
RBI/2021-22/156 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 22 February 10, 2022 To All Authorized Persons Madam / Sir ‘Voluntary Retention Route’ (VRR) for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) investment in debt Please refer to paragraph 3 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated February 10, 2022 regarding enhancement of the investment limit under the Voluntary Retention Route (VRR). 2. Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invit
Feb 10, 2022
Transactions in Credit Default Swap (CDS) by Foreign Portfolio Investors - Operational Instructions
RBI/2021-22/155 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 23 February 10, 2022 To, All Authorised Persons Madam / Sir Transactions in Credit Default Swap (CDS) by Foreign Portfolio Investors – Operational Instructions Attention of Authorised Persons is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 [Notification No. FEMA. 396/2019-RB dated October 17, 2019], as amended from time to time. A reference is also invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular N
RBI/2021-22/155 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 23 February 10, 2022 To, All Authorised Persons Madam / Sir Transactions in Credit Default Swap (CDS) by Foreign Portfolio Investors – Operational Instructions Attention of Authorised Persons is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 [Notification No. FEMA. 396/2019-RB dated October 17, 2019], as amended from time to time. A reference is also invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular N
Jan 27, 2022
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Deletion of 1 entry
RBI/2021-22/153 DOR.AML.REC.83/14.06.001/2021-22 January 27, 2022 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Deletion of 1 entry Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10, 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of
RBI/2021-22/153 DOR.AML.REC.83/14.06.001/2021-22 January 27, 2022 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Deletion of 1 entry Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10, 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of
Jan 20, 2022
Registration of Factors (Reserve Bank) Regulations, 2022
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI 400 001 @@NBSP@@ Notification No. DOR.FIN.080/CGM(JPS) – 2022 January 14, 2022 Registration of Factors (Reserve Bank) Regulations, 2022 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 read with Section 31A of the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 (12 of 2012), the Reserve Bank of India, hereby makes the following regulations pertaining to the manner of granting Certificate of Registration to companies
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI 400 001 @@NBSP@@ Notification No. DOR.FIN.080/CGM(JPS) – 2022 January 14, 2022 Registration of Factors (Reserve Bank) Regulations, 2022 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 read with Section 31A of the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 (12 of 2012), the Reserve Bank of India, hereby makes the following regulations pertaining to the manner of granting Certificate of Registration to companies
Jan 20, 2022
Registration of Assignment of Receivables (Reserve Bank) Regulations, 2022
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI 400 001 Notification No. DOR.FIN.081/CGM(JPS) – 2022 January 14, 2022 Registration of Assignment of Receivables (Reserve Bank) Regulations, 2022 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 19 (1A) read with Section 31A of the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 (12 of 2012), the Reserve Bank of India, hereby makes the following regulations pertaining to the manner of filing of particulars of transactio
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI 400 001 Notification No. DOR.FIN.081/CGM(JPS) – 2022 January 14, 2022 Registration of Assignment of Receivables (Reserve Bank) Regulations, 2022 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 19 (1A) read with Section 31A of the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 (12 of 2012), the Reserve Bank of India, hereby makes the following regulations pertaining to the manner of filing of particulars of transactio
Jan 19, 2022
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Deletion of 3 entries
RBI/2021-22/152 DOR.AML.REC.82/14.06.001/2021-22 January 18, 2022 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Deletion of 3 entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10 , 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms
RBI/2021-22/152 DOR.AML.REC.82/14.06.001/2021-22 January 18, 2022 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Deletion of 3 entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10 , 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms
Jan 06, 2022
Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liquidity Risk Monitoring Tools and LCR Disclosure Standards and Net Stable Funding ratio - Small Business Customers
RBI/2021-22/151 DOR.No.PRD.LRG.79/21.04.098/2021-22 January 06, 2022 Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liquidity Risk Monitoring Tools and LCR Disclosure Standards and Net Stable Funding ratio – Small Business Customers Please refer to the following instructions: Circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.120/21.04.098/2013-14 dated June 09, 2014 on ‘Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liq
RBI/2021-22/151 DOR.No.PRD.LRG.79/21.04.098/2021-22 January 06, 2022 Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liquidity Risk Monitoring Tools and LCR Disclosure Standards and Net Stable Funding ratio – Small Business Customers Please refer to the following instructions: Circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.120/21.04.098/2013-14 dated June 09, 2014 on ‘Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liq
Jan 06, 2022
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Deletion of entries
RBI/2021-22/150 DOR.AML.REC.78/14.06.001/2021-22 January 06, 2022 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Deletion of entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10 , 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms o
RBI/2021-22/150 DOR.AML.REC.78/14.06.001/2021-22 January 06, 2022 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Deletion of entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10 , 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms o
Jan 04, 2022
Retail Direct Scheme - Market Making
RBI/2021-22/147 IDMD.PDRD.No.S1617/03.64.023/2021-22 January 04, 2022 All Primary Dealers Dear Sir/Madam Retail Direct Scheme – Market Making RBI Retail Direct Scheme has been launched on November 12, 2021 for providing one-stop access to facilitate investment in Government Securities by retail investors. In this connection, to provide liquidity in the secondary market, a market making arrangement, wherein the Primary Dealers shall be present on the NDS-OM platform (o
RBI/2021-22/147 IDMD.PDRD.No.S1617/03.64.023/2021-22 January 04, 2022 All Primary Dealers Dear Sir/Madam Retail Direct Scheme – Market Making RBI Retail Direct Scheme has been launched on November 12, 2021 for providing one-stop access to facilitate investment in Government Securities by retail investors. In this connection, to provide liquidity in the secondary market, a market making arrangement, wherein the Primary Dealers shall be present on the NDS-OM platform (o
Jan 04, 2022
Inclusion of “Airtel Payments Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2021-22/148 DOR.RET.REC.76/12.07.160/2021-22 January 04, 2022 All Banks Madam/Sir Inclusion of “Airtel Payments Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that “Airtel Payments Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DoR.LIC.No.S2659/16.13.215/2021-22 dated December 02, 2021 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) dated January 01
RBI/2021-22/148 DOR.RET.REC.76/12.07.160/2021-22 January 04, 2022 All Banks Madam/Sir Inclusion of “Airtel Payments Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that “Airtel Payments Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DoR.LIC.No.S2659/16.13.215/2021-22 dated December 02, 2021 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) dated January 01
Jan 03, 2022
Framework for Facilitating Small Value Digital Payments in Offline Mode
RBI/2021-22/146 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S1264/02-14-003/2021-2022 January 03, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Operators and Participants (Banks and Non-banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Framework for Facilitating Small Value Digital Payments in Offline Mode Reserve Bank had, vide circular dated August 06, 2020, permitted a pilot scheme to encourage technological innovations that enable small value digital transactions in offlin
RBI/2021-22/146 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S1264/02-14-003/2021-2022 January 03, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Operators and Participants (Banks and Non-banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Framework for Facilitating Small Value Digital Payments in Offline Mode Reserve Bank had, vide circular dated August 06, 2020, permitted a pilot scheme to encourage technological innovations that enable small value digital transactions in offlin
Jan 03, 2022
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Addition of entries
RBI/2021-22/145 DOR.AML.REC.75/14.06.001/2021-22 January 03, 2022 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Addition of entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10 , 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of
RBI/2021-22/145 DOR.AML.REC.75/14.06.001/2021-22 January 03, 2022 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Addition of entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10 , 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of
Dec 30, 2021
Periodic Updation of KYC - Restrictions on Account Operations for Non-compliance
RBI/2021-22/144 DOR.AML.REC.74/14.01.001/2021-22 December 30, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Periodic Updation of KYC – Restrictions on Account Operations for Non-compliance Please refer to our circular DOR.AML.REC 13/14.01.001/2021-22 dated May 5, 2021, on the captioned subject. 2. In view of the prevalent uncertainty due to new variant of Covid-19, the relaxation provided in the aforementioned circular is hereby extended ti
RBI/2021-22/144 DOR.AML.REC.74/14.01.001/2021-22 December 30, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Periodic Updation of KYC – Restrictions on Account Operations for Non-compliance Please refer to our circular DOR.AML.REC 13/14.01.001/2021-22 dated May 5, 2021, on the captioned subject. 2. In view of the prevalent uncertainty due to new variant of Covid-19, the relaxation provided in the aforementioned circular is hereby extended ti
Dec 24, 2021
Amendment to General Notification for sale of Government of India Treasury Bills/Cash Management Bills by Auction
RBI/2021-22/143 CO.IDMD.GBDP.No.S1565/08-01-001/2021-2022 December 24, 2021 All participants in the Government Securities market. Madam/Sir, Amendment to General Notification for sale of Government of India Treasury Bills/Cash Management Bills by Auction The terms and conditions for Sale of Government of India Treasury Bills/Cash Management Bills by Auction were notified by the Government of India vide General Notification No. F.No.4(2)-W&M/2018 dated March 27, 20
RBI/2021-22/143 CO.IDMD.GBDP.No.S1565/08-01-001/2021-2022 December 24, 2021 All participants in the Government Securities market. Madam/Sir, Amendment to General Notification for sale of Government of India Treasury Bills/Cash Management Bills by Auction The terms and conditions for Sale of Government of India Treasury Bills/Cash Management Bills by Auction were notified by the Government of India vide General Notification No. F.No.4(2)-W&M/2018 dated March 27, 20
Dec 23, 2021
Restriction on storage of actual card data [i.e. Card-on-File (CoF)]
RBI/2021-2022/142 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S-1211/02-14-003/2021-22 December 23, 2021 All Payment System Providers and Payment System Participants Madam / Dear Sir, Restriction on storage of actual card data [i.e. Card-on-File (CoF)] In terms of our circular DPSS.CO.PD.No.1810/02.14.008/2019-20 dated March 17, 2020 on “Guidelines on Regulation of Payment Aggregators and Payment Gateways”, the authorised non-bank payment aggregators and merchants on-boarded by them were prohibi
RBI/2021-2022/142 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S-1211/02-14-003/2021-22 December 23, 2021 All Payment System Providers and Payment System Participants Madam / Dear Sir, Restriction on storage of actual card data [i.e. Card-on-File (CoF)] In terms of our circular DPSS.CO.PD.No.1810/02.14.008/2019-20 dated March 17, 2020 on “Guidelines on Regulation of Payment Aggregators and Payment Gateways”, the authorised non-bank payment aggregators and merchants on-boarded by them were prohibi
Dec 23, 2021
Exim Bank Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 40 million to the Government of the Togolese Republic
RBI/2021-2022/141 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.21 December 23, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 40 million to the Government of the Togolese Republic Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated June 23, 2021 with the Government of the Togolese Republic, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD
RBI/2021-2022/141 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.21 December 23, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 40 million to the Government of the Togolese Republic Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated June 23, 2021 with the Government of the Togolese Republic, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD
Dec 15, 2021
Government Agency Business Arrangement - Appointment of Scheduled Private Sector Banks as Agency Banks of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
RBI/2021-22/140 CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S1112/42-01-033/2021-2022 December 15, 2021 All Scheduled Payments Banks and Scheduled Small Finance Banks in India Dear Sir / Madam Government Agency Business Arrangement – Appointment of Scheduled Private Sector Banks as Agency Banks of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Please refer to RBI Circular RBI/2021-22/36; CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S77/42.01.033/2021-22 dated May 10, 2021 on the captioned subject. 2. It has now been decided in consultation with
RBI/2021-22/140 CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S1112/42-01-033/2021-2022 December 15, 2021 All Scheduled Payments Banks and Scheduled Small Finance Banks in India Dear Sir / Madam Government Agency Business Arrangement – Appointment of Scheduled Private Sector Banks as Agency Banks of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Please refer to RBI Circular RBI/2021-22/36; CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S77/42.01.033/2021-22 dated May 10, 2021 on the captioned subject. 2. It has now been decided in consultation with
Dec 14, 2021
Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
RBI/2021-22/139 DoS.CO.PPG.SEC.7/11.01.005/2021-22 December 14, 2021 All Deposit Taking NBFCs [Excluding Government Companies] All Non-Deposit Taking NBFCs in Middle, Upper and Top Layers1 [Excluding – (i) NBFCs not accepting/not intending to accept public funds2; (ii) Government Companies, (iii) Primary Dealers and (iv) Housing Finance Companies] Dear Sir / Madam, Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Reserve Bank of Ind
RBI/2021-22/139 DoS.CO.PPG.SEC.7/11.01.005/2021-22 December 14, 2021 All Deposit Taking NBFCs [Excluding Government Companies] All Non-Deposit Taking NBFCs in Middle, Upper and Top Layers1 [Excluding – (i) NBFCs not accepting/not intending to accept public funds2; (ii) Government Companies, (iii) Primary Dealers and (iv) Housing Finance Companies] Dear Sir / Madam, Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Reserve Bank of Ind
Dec 10, 2021
Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) - Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) - return to the normal dispensation
RBI/2021-22/138 DOR.RET.REC.73/12.01.001/2021-22 December 10, 2021 All Scheduled Banks Madam/Sir, Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) - return to the normal dispensation Please refer to circular DOR.RET.REC.36/12.01.001/2021-22 dated August 09, 2021 and paragraph 15(i) of the Master Direction DOR.No.RET.REC.32/12.01.001/2021-22 dated July 20, 2021, on Marginal Standing Facil
RBI/2021-22/138 DOR.RET.REC.73/12.01.001/2021-22 December 10, 2021 All Scheduled Banks Madam/Sir, Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) - return to the normal dispensation Please refer to circular DOR.RET.REC.36/12.01.001/2021-22 dated August 09, 2021 and paragraph 15(i) of the Master Direction DOR.No.RET.REC.32/12.01.001/2021-22 dated July 20, 2021, on Marginal Standing Facil
Dec 10, 2021
Introduction of Legal Entity Identifier for Cross-border Transactions
RBI/2021-22/137 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 20 December 10, 2021 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Introduction of Legal Entity Identifier for Cross-border Transactions The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-digit number used to uniquely identify parties to financial transactions worldwide to improve the quality and accuracy of financial data systems. LEI has been introduced by the Reserve Bank in a phased manner for participants in the over
RBI/2021-22/137 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 20 December 10, 2021 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Introduction of Legal Entity Identifier for Cross-border Transactions The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-digit number used to uniquely identify parties to financial transactions worldwide to improve the quality and accuracy of financial data systems. LEI has been introduced by the Reserve Bank in a phased manner for participants in the over
Dec 08, 2021
General permission for infusion of capital in overseas branches and subsidiaries and retention/ repatriation/ transfer of profits in these centres by banks incorporated in India
RBI/2021-22/136 DOR.CAP.REC.No.72/21.06.201/2021-22 December 08, 2021 Dear Sir/ Madam, General permission for infusion of capital in overseas branches and subsidiaries and retention/ repatriation/ transfer of profits in these centres by banks incorporated in India Please refer to para 1 of the ‘Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies’ dated December 8, 2021 on the above subject. 2. As per extant practice, banks incorporated in India seek prior RBI approval
RBI/2021-22/136 DOR.CAP.REC.No.72/21.06.201/2021-22 December 08, 2021 Dear Sir/ Madam, General permission for infusion of capital in overseas branches and subsidiaries and retention/ repatriation/ transfer of profits in these centres by banks incorporated in India Please refer to para 1 of the ‘Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies’ dated December 8, 2021 on the above subject. 2. As per extant practice, banks incorporated in India seek prior RBI approval
Dec 08, 2021
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) and Trade Credits (TC) Policy - Changes due to LIBOR transition
RBI/2021-22/135 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 19 December 08, 2021 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) and Trade Credits (TC) Policy – Changes due to LIBOR transition Please refer to paragraph 3 of the Governor’s Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 08, 2021. In this connection, attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to paragraph 1.5, 2.1.vi. and 1
RBI/2021-22/135 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 19 December 08, 2021 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) and Trade Credits (TC) Policy – Changes due to LIBOR transition Please refer to paragraph 3 of the Governor’s Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 08, 2021. In this connection, attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to paragraph 1.5, 2.1.vi. and 1
Nov 26, 2021
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Addition of one entry
RBI/2021-22/134 DOR.AML.REC.71/14.06.001/2021-22 November 26, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Addition of one entry Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10, 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms
RBI/2021-22/134 DOR.AML.REC.71/14.06.001/2021-22 November 26, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Addition of one entry Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10, 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms
Nov 22, 2021
Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RBI/2021-22/133 DOR.Rur.REC.70/31.04.002/2021-22 November 22, 2021 All Regional Rural Banks Madam/Sir, Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) We advise that the name of Baroda UP Bank has been included to and names of three erstwhile Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, by notification DOR.Rur.S1765/31.04.002/2021-22
RBI/2021-22/133 DOR.Rur.REC.70/31.04.002/2021-22 November 22, 2021 All Regional Rural Banks Madam/Sir, Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) We advise that the name of Baroda UP Bank has been included to and names of three erstwhile Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, by notification DOR.Rur.S1765/31.04.002/2021-22
Nov 16, 2021
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Withdrawal of Redundant Circulars
RBI/2021-22/132 DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.06/11.01.005/2021-22 November 16, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including all Small Finance Banks & all Payments Banks), Local Area Banks & All Primary Urban Cooperative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Redundant Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated November 16, 2021 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annexure a
RBI/2021-22/132 DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.06/11.01.005/2021-22 November 16, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including all Small Finance Banks & all Payments Banks), Local Area Banks & All Primary Urban Cooperative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Redundant Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated November 16, 2021 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annexure a
Nov 16, 2021
Withdrawal of Obsolete Regulatory Circulars/ Instructions - Interim Recommendations of the Regulations Review Authority 2.0
RBI/2021-22/131 DCM (Admin) No.S472/19.01.010/2021-22 November 16, 2021 The Chairman / Managing DirectorThe Chief Executive Officer All Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Withdrawal of Obsolete Regulatory Circulars/ Instructions - Interim Recommendations of the Regulations Review Authority 2.0 Please refer to the Press Release on Interim Recommendations of the Regulations Review Authority (RRA) 2.0 dated November 16, 2021. 2. A comprehensive review of the circulars issued by the
RBI/2021-22/131 DCM (Admin) No.S472/19.01.010/2021-22 November 16, 2021 The Chairman / Managing DirectorThe Chief Executive Officer All Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Withdrawal of Obsolete Regulatory Circulars/ Instructions - Interim Recommendations of the Regulations Review Authority 2.0 Please refer to the Press Release on Interim Recommendations of the Regulations Review Authority (RRA) 2.0 dated November 16, 2021. 2. A comprehensive review of the circulars issued by the
Nov 16, 2021
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Withdrawal of Circular
RBI/2021-22/130 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.18 November 16, 2021 To All Authorised Persons Madam / Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circular Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to the announcement on setting up of a new Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0), vide press release dated April 15, 2021 and the publication of the interim recommendations of the RRA 2.0, vide press
RBI/2021-22/130 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.18 November 16, 2021 To All Authorised Persons Madam / Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circular Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to the announcement on setting up of a new Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0), vide press release dated April 15, 2021 and the publication of the interim recommendations of the RRA 2.0, vide press
Nov 16, 2021
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Withdrawal of Circulars
RBI/2021-22/129 FMRD.DIRD.09/14.03.059/2021-22 November 16, 2021 To, All Eligible Market Participants Madam/Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Reference is invited to the announcement on setting up of a new Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0), vide press release dated April 15, 2021 and the publication of the interim recommendations of the RRA 2.0, vide press release dated November 16, 2021. 2. As part of
RBI/2021-22/129 FMRD.DIRD.09/14.03.059/2021-22 November 16, 2021 To, All Eligible Market Participants Madam/Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Reference is invited to the announcement on setting up of a new Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0), vide press release dated April 15, 2021 and the publication of the interim recommendations of the RRA 2.0, vide press release dated November 16, 2021. 2. As part of
Nov 16, 2021
Regulations Review Authority (RRA) 2.0 - Interim Recommendations - Withdrawal of Redundant Circulars
RBI/2021-22/128 DoR.RRA.69/01.01.101/2021-22 November 16, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks Madam/Dear Sir Regulations Review Authority (RRA) 2.0 – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Redundant Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated November 16, 2021 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annex are withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours faithful
RBI/2021-22/128 DoR.RRA.69/01.01.101/2021-22 November 16, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks Madam/Dear Sir Regulations Review Authority (RRA) 2.0 – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Redundant Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated November 16, 2021 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annex are withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours faithful
Nov 16, 2021
Withdrawal of Obsolete Regulatory Circulars / Instructions - Interim Recommendations of the Regulations Review Authority 2.0
RBI/2021-2022/127 CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.S929/06-08-001/2021-2022 November 16, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Operators / Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Withdrawal of Obsolete Regulatory Circulars / Instructions – Interim Recommendations of the Regulations Review Authority 2.0 Please refer to the Press Release on Interim Recommendations of the Regulations Review Authority (RRA) 2.0 dated November 16, 2021. 2. A comprehensi
RBI/2021-2022/127 CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.S929/06-08-001/2021-2022 November 16, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Operators / Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Withdrawal of Obsolete Regulatory Circulars / Instructions – Interim Recommendations of the Regulations Review Authority 2.0 Please refer to the Press Release on Interim Recommendations of the Regulations Review Authority (RRA) 2.0 dated November 16, 2021. 2. A comprehensi
Nov 15, 2021
Appointment of Internal Ombudsman by Non-Banking Financial Companies
RBI/2021-2022/126 CO.CEPD.PRS.No.S874/13-01-008/2021-2022 November 15, 2021 The Chairman/Managing Director & CEO a) NBFCs-D with 10 or more branches, and b) NBFCs-ND with asset size of Rs 5,000 crore and above (excluding NBFCs given in para 3 of this direction) Madam/Dear Sir, Appointment of Internal Ombudsman by Non-Banking Financial Companies In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 45 (L) read with 45 (M) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, Reserve Ba
RBI/2021-2022/126 CO.CEPD.PRS.No.S874/13-01-008/2021-2022 November 15, 2021 The Chairman/Managing Director & CEO a) NBFCs-D with 10 or more branches, and b) NBFCs-ND with asset size of Rs 5,000 crore and above (excluding NBFCs given in para 3 of this direction) Madam/Dear Sir, Appointment of Internal Ombudsman by Non-Banking Financial Companies In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 45 (L) read with 45 (M) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, Reserve Ba
Nov 12, 2021
Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances - Clarifications
RBI/2021-2022/125 DOR.STR.REC.68/21.04.048/2021-22 November 12, 2021 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) excluding Payments Banks All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/District Central Co-operative Banks All-India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential norms on Inco
RBI/2021-2022/125 DOR.STR.REC.68/21.04.048/2021-22 November 12, 2021 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) excluding Payments Banks All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/District Central Co-operative Banks All-India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential norms on Inco
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