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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
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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
Nov 12, 2021
Auction of Government Securities: Non-Competitive Bidding Facility to retail investors
RBI/2021-2022/124 CO.IDMD.GBD(P).No.S1242/08.01.001/2021-22 November 12, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All State Co-operative Banks / All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / All Financial Institutions / All Primary Dealers/All stock exchanges/ Clearing Corporation of India Ltd Madam/ Dear Sir, Auction of Government Securities: Non-Competitive Bidding Facility to retail investors As part of continuing efforts to increase retail participation in governm
RBI/2021-2022/124 CO.IDMD.GBD(P).No.S1242/08.01.001/2021-22 November 12, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All State Co-operative Banks / All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / All Financial Institutions / All Primary Dealers/All stock exchanges/ Clearing Corporation of India Ltd Madam/ Dear Sir, Auction of Government Securities: Non-Competitive Bidding Facility to retail investors As part of continuing efforts to increase retail participation in governm
Nov 12, 2021
Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021
DEPUTY GOVERNOR Reserve Bank of India Mumbai @@NBSP@@ Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021 NOTIFICATION Ref. CEPD. PRD. No.S873/13.01.001/2021-22 November 12, 2021 In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (10 of 1949), Section 45L of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934) and Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (51 of 2007), and in supersession of its Notifications Ref. (i) CEPD.
DEPUTY GOVERNOR Reserve Bank of India Mumbai @@NBSP@@ Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021 NOTIFICATION Ref. CEPD. PRD. No.S873/13.01.001/2021-22 November 12, 2021 In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (10 of 1949), Section 45L of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934) and Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (51 of 2007), and in supersession of its Notifications Ref. (i) CEPD.
Nov 11, 2021
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 10.40 million to the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland)
RBI/2021-2022/122 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.17 November 11, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 10.40 million to the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland) Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 01, 2021 with the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland), for making available to the latter, Government of India s
RBI/2021-2022/122 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.17 November 11, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 10.40 million to the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland) Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 01, 2021 with the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland), for making available to the latter, Government of India s
Nov 11, 2021
Foreign Currency (Non-resident) Accounts (Banks) Scheme [FCNR(B)] - Master Direction on Interest Rate on Deposits
RBI/2021-2022/123 DOR.SOG (SPE).REC.No 67/13.03.00/2021-22 November 11, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks All Payment Banks All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/ DCCBs /State Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Foreign Currency (Non-resident) Accounts (Banks) Scheme [FCNR(B)] - Master Direction on Interest Rate on Deposits Please refer to the instructions on the Foreign Currency (Non-res
RBI/2021-2022/123 DOR.SOG (SPE).REC.No 67/13.03.00/2021-22 November 11, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks All Payment Banks All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/ DCCBs /State Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Foreign Currency (Non-resident) Accounts (Banks) Scheme [FCNR(B)] - Master Direction on Interest Rate on Deposits Please refer to the instructions on the Foreign Currency (Non-res
Nov 08, 2021
Investment by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in Debt - Review
RBI/2021-22/120 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 16 November 08, 2021 To All Authorised Persons Madam / Sir Investment by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in Debt – Review 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 time to time and the relevant Directions issued the
RBI/2021-22/120 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 16 November 08, 2021 To All Authorised Persons Madam / Sir Investment by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in Debt – Review 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 time to time and the relevant Directions issued the
Nov 02, 2021
Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Scheduled Commercial Banks
RBI/2021-22/118 DOS.CO.PPG.SEC.No.4/11.01.005/2021-22 November 02, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Dear Sir, Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Scheduled Commercial Banks Please refer to the circular No. DBS.CO.PPD.BC.No.8/11.01.005/2016-17 dated April 13, 2017 on the Revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs). 2. The existing PCA Fr
RBI/2021-22/118 DOS.CO.PPG.SEC.No.4/11.01.005/2021-22 November 02, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Dear Sir, Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Scheduled Commercial Banks Please refer to the circular No. DBS.CO.PPD.BC.No.8/11.01.005/2016-17 dated April 13, 2017 on the Revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs). 2. The existing PCA Fr
Oct 29, 2021
Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline
RBI/2021-22/116 DOR.CRE.REC.63/21.04.048/2021-22 October 29, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam/Sir, Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline Please refer to our circular DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 6, 2020 on the captioned subject and associated circulars thereon1. 2. On a review and taking into account feedback received from Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and other stakeholders, it has been decided that
RBI/2021-22/116 DOR.CRE.REC.63/21.04.048/2021-22 October 29, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam/Sir, Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline Please refer to our circular DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 6, 2020 on the captioned subject and associated circulars thereon1. 2. On a review and taking into account feedback received from Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and other stakeholders, it has been decided that
Oct 28, 2021
Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS), 2015
RBI/2021-22/115 DoR.AUT.REC.62/23.67.001/2021-22 October 28, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS), 2015 In exercise of the powers conferred on the Reserve Bank of India under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the RBI makes the following amendments in the Reserve Bank of India (Gold Monetization Scheme, 2015) Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/23.67.003/2015-16 dated October 22,
RBI/2021-22/115 DoR.AUT.REC.62/23.67.001/2021-22 October 28, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS), 2015 In exercise of the powers conferred on the Reserve Bank of India under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the RBI makes the following amendments in the Reserve Bank of India (Gold Monetization Scheme, 2015) Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/23.67.003/2015-16 dated October 22,
Oct 22, 2021
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme of the Government of India (GoI) - Procedural Guidelines - Consolidated (Updated as on October 04, 2022)
RBI/2021-2022/114 IDMD.CDD.1100/14.04.050/2021-22 October 22, 2021 (Updated as on October 04, 2022) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)Designated Post OfficesStock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. (SHCIL)BSE & NSEDepositoriesClearing Corporation of India Limited Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme of the Government of India (GoI) - Procedural Guidelines - Consolidated The Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme was first launched by Government of Indi
RBI/2021-2022/114 IDMD.CDD.1100/14.04.050/2021-22 October 22, 2021 (Updated as on October 04, 2022) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)Designated Post OfficesStock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. (SHCIL)BSE & NSEDepositoriesClearing Corporation of India Limited Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme of the Government of India (GoI) - Procedural Guidelines - Consolidated The Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme was first launched by Government of Indi
Oct 22, 2021
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) 2021-22 - Series VII/VIII/IX/X
RBI/2021-2022/113 IDMD.CDD.No.1087/14.04.050/2021-22 October 22, 2021 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks,(Excluding RRBs)Designated Post OfficesStock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.(SHCIL)National Stock Exchange of India Ltd, Bombay Stock Exchange LtdClearing Corporation of India Limited. Madam/Dear Sir, Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) 2021-22 - Series VII/VIII/IX/X Government of India has vide its Notification No F.No4.(5)-B (W&
RBI/2021-2022/113 IDMD.CDD.No.1087/14.04.050/2021-22 October 22, 2021 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks,(Excluding RRBs)Designated Post OfficesStock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.(SHCIL)National Stock Exchange of India Ltd, Bombay Stock Exchange LtdClearing Corporation of India Limited. Madam/Dear Sir, Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) 2021-22 - Series VII/VIII/IX/X Government of India has vide its Notification No F.No4.(5)-B (W&
Oct 22, 2021
Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs
RBI/2021-22/112 DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 October 22, 2021 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam / Sir, Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs The contribution of NBFCs towards supporting real economic activity and their role as a supplemental channel of credit intermediation alongside banks is well recognised. Over the years, the sector has undergone considerable evolution in terms of size, complexity, and interconnectedn
RBI/2021-22/112 DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 October 22, 2021 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam / Sir, Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs The contribution of NBFCs towards supporting real economic activity and their role as a supplemental channel of credit intermediation alongside banks is well recognised. Over the years, the sector has undergone considerable evolution in terms of size, complexity, and interconnectedn
Oct 14, 2021
Data Format for Furnishing of Credit Information to Credit Information Companies
RBI/2021-22/111 DoR.FIN.REC.59/20.16.056/2021-22 October 14, 2021 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 (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) All Credit Information Companies Madam/Dear Sir, Data Format for Fu
RBI/2021-22/111 DoR.FIN.REC.59/20.16.056/2021-22 October 14, 2021 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 (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) All Credit Information Companies Madam/Dear Sir, Data Format for Fu
Oct 13, 2021
Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2021
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (Financial Markets Regulation Department) CENTRAL OFFICE NOTIFICATION MUMBAI, the 13th October, 2021 Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2021 No. FEMA.396(1)/2021-RB. — In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 6 and section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999), the Reserve Bank of India hereby makes the following amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 (Notification No. FEMA.396/2019-RB dated October 17, 2019) (hereinafter referred to as 'the Principal Regulation')
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (Financial Markets Regulation Department) CENTRAL OFFICE NOTIFICATION MUMBAI, the 13th October, 2021 Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2021 No. FEMA.396(1)/2021-RB. — In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 6 and section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999), the Reserve Bank of India hereby makes the following amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 (Notification No. FEMA.396/2019-RB dated October 17, 2019) (hereinafter referred to as 'the Principal Regulation')
Oct 08, 2021
Priority Sector Lending- Banks’ lending to NBFCs for on-lending - Extension of facility
RBI/2021-22/110 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.15/04.09.01/2021-22 October 8, 2021 The Chairman/ Managing Director Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks, Small Finance Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Priority Sector Lending- Banks’ lending to NBFCs for on-lending – Extension of facility Please refer to para 22 of Master Directions (MD) on PSL dated September 04, 2020 (updated as on June 11, 202
RBI/2021-22/110 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.15/04.09.01/2021-22 October 8, 2021 The Chairman/ Managing Director Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks, Small Finance Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Priority Sector Lending- Banks’ lending to NBFCs for on-lending – Extension of facility Please refer to para 22 of Master Directions (MD) on PSL dated September 04, 2020 (updated as on June 11, 202
Oct 07, 2021
Inclusion of “Paytm Payments Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2021-22/109 DOR.RET.REC.58/12.07.160/2021-22 October 07, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Madam/Sir Inclusion of “Paytm Payments Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that “Paytm Payments Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide notification DoR.LIC.No.S926/16.03.006/2021-22 dated September 06, 2021 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section
RBI/2021-22/109 DOR.RET.REC.58/12.07.160/2021-22 October 07, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Madam/Sir Inclusion of “Paytm Payments Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that “Paytm Payments Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide notification DoR.LIC.No.S926/16.03.006/2021-22 dated September 06, 2021 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section
Oct 05, 2021
Value Free Transfer (VFT) of Government Securities - Guidelines
RBI/2021-22/108 IDMD.CDD.No.S930/11.22.003/2021-22 October 5, 2021 All SGL/CSGL Account holders Madam/Sir, Value Free Transfer (VFT) of Government Securities – Guidelines A reference is invited to Notification No.78 dated November 16, 2018 on Value Free Transfer (VFT) of Government Securities – Guidelines under which separate guidelines for VFT were issued to enable more efficient operations in the Government securities market. On a review, it has been decided to issu
RBI/2021-22/108 IDMD.CDD.No.S930/11.22.003/2021-22 October 5, 2021 All SGL/CSGL Account holders Madam/Sir, Value Free Transfer (VFT) of Government Securities – Guidelines A reference is invited to Notification No.78 dated November 16, 2018 on Value Free Transfer (VFT) of Government Securities – Guidelines under which separate guidelines for VFT were issued to enable more efficient operations in the Government securities market. On a review, it has been decided to issu
Oct 05, 2021
Revised Subsidiary General Ledger (SGL) Account Guidelines and Constituents' Subsidiary General Ledger (CSGL) Account Guidelines
RBI/2021-22/107 IDMD.CDD.No.S931/11.22.001/2021-2022 October 5, 2021 All SGL/CSGL Holders Madam/Sir, Revised Subsidiary General Ledger (SGL) Account Guidelines and Constituents' Subsidiary General Ledger (CSGL) Account Guidelines In exercise of powers conferred by Section 4 of Government Securities Act 2006, Reserve Bank of India has issued and gazetted revised Eligibility Criteria and Operational Guidelines for opening and maintaining of Subsidiary General Ledger (SG
RBI/2021-22/107 IDMD.CDD.No.S931/11.22.001/2021-2022 October 5, 2021 All SGL/CSGL Holders Madam/Sir, Revised Subsidiary General Ledger (SGL) Account Guidelines and Constituents' Subsidiary General Ledger (CSGL) Account Guidelines In exercise of powers conferred by Section 4 of Government Securities Act 2006, Reserve Bank of India has issued and gazetted revised Eligibility Criteria and Operational Guidelines for opening and maintaining of Subsidiary General Ledger (SG
Oct 04, 2021
Basel III Capital Regulations - Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDI) in Additional Tier 1 Capital - Eligible Limit for Instruments Denominated in Foreign Currency/Rupee Denominated Bonds Overseas
RBI/2021-22/106 DOR.CAP.REC.No.56/21.06.201/2021-22 October 4, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations - Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDI) in Additional Tier 1 Capital – Eligible Limit for Instruments Denominated in Foreign Currency/Rupee Denominated Bonds Overseas Please refer to paragraph 1.16 of Annex 4 (Criteria for Inclusion of Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDI) in Additional Tier 1 Capital) to the Master C
RBI/2021-22/106 DOR.CAP.REC.No.56/21.06.201/2021-22 October 4, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations - Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDI) in Additional Tier 1 Capital – Eligible Limit for Instruments Denominated in Foreign Currency/Rupee Denominated Bonds Overseas Please refer to paragraph 1.16 of Annex 4 (Criteria for Inclusion of Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDI) in Additional Tier 1 Capital) to the Master C
Oct 04, 2021
Enhancement in family pension of employees of banks - Treatment of additional liability
RBI/2021-22/105 DOR.ACC.REC.57/21.04.018/2021-22 October 4, 2021 All Member Banks of the Indian Banks’ Association covered under the 11th Bipartite Settlement and Joint Note dated November 11, 2020 Madam / Sir, Enhancement in family pension of employees of banks - Treatment of additional liability The Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) has approached us for the amortisation of the increased expenditure resulting from the revision in family pension for employees of its me
RBI/2021-22/105 DOR.ACC.REC.57/21.04.018/2021-22 October 4, 2021 All Member Banks of the Indian Banks’ Association covered under the 11th Bipartite Settlement and Joint Note dated November 11, 2020 Madam / Sir, Enhancement in family pension of employees of banks - Treatment of additional liability The Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) has approached us for the amortisation of the increased expenditure resulting from the revision in family pension for employees of its me
Sep 30, 2021
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 100 million to the Government of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
RBI/2021-2022/103 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.15 September 30, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 100 million to the Government of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated March 16, 2021 with the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Borrower), for making available to the latt
RBI/2021-2022/103 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.15 September 30, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 100 million to the Government of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated March 16, 2021 with the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Borrower), for making available to the latt
Sep 30, 2021
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 15 million to the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone
RBI/2021-2022/102 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.14 September 30, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 15 million to the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated December 17, 2020 with the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of
RBI/2021-2022/102 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.14 September 30, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 15 million to the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated December 17, 2020 with the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of
Sep 28, 2021
Use of any Alternative reference rate in place of LIBOR for interest payable in respect of export / import transactions
RBI/2021-2022/101 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.13 September 28, 2021 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Use of any Alternative reference rate in place of LIBOR for interest payable in respect of export / import transactions Attention of Authorised Dealer Category– I banks (AD banks) is invited to extant Regulation 15 of Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods & Services) Regulations, 2015 notified vide FEMA 23(R)/2015-RB dated January 12, 2016 and var
RBI/2021-2022/101 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.13 September 28, 2021 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Use of any Alternative reference rate in place of LIBOR for interest payable in respect of export / import transactions Attention of Authorised Dealer Category– I banks (AD banks) is invited to extant Regulation 15 of Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods & Services) Regulations, 2015 notified vide FEMA 23(R)/2015-RB dated January 12, 2016 and var
Sep 13, 2021
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Deletion of one entry
RBI/2021-22/99 DOR.AML.REC.49/14.06.001/2021-22 September 13, 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: Deletion 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/2021-22/99 DOR.AML.REC.49/14.06.001/2021-22 September 13, 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: Deletion 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
Sep 13, 2021
Application for Aadhaar e-KYC Authentication Licence
RBI/2021-22/98 DOR.AML.REC 48/14.01.001/2021-22 September 13, 2021 The Chairpersons / CEOs of all Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), Payment System Providers and Payment System Participants Madam / Dear Sir, Application for Aadhaar e-KYC Authentication Licence In terms of Section 11A of the PML Act, 2002, entities other than banking companies may, by notification of the Central Government, be permitted to carry out authentication of client’s Aadhaar number using e
RBI/2021-22/98 DOR.AML.REC 48/14.01.001/2021-22 September 13, 2021 The Chairpersons / CEOs of all Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), Payment System Providers and Payment System Participants Madam / Dear Sir, Application for Aadhaar e-KYC Authentication Licence In terms of Section 11A of the PML Act, 2002, entities other than banking companies may, by notification of the Central Government, be permitted to carry out authentication of client’s Aadhaar number using e
Sep 09, 2021
Large Exposures Framework - Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM) for offsetting - non-centrally cleared derivative transactions of foreign bank branches in India with their Head Office
RBI/2021-22/97 DOR.CRE.REC.47/21.01.003/2021-22 September 09, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework – Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM) for offsetting – non-centrally cleared derivative transactions of foreign bank branches in India with their Head Office Please refer to circular No.DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 dated June 03, 2019 on Large Exposures Framework (LEF). 2. It is advised that the Indi
RBI/2021-22/97 DOR.CRE.REC.47/21.01.003/2021-22 September 09, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework – Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM) for offsetting – non-centrally cleared derivative transactions of foreign bank branches in India with their Head Office Please refer to circular No.DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 dated June 03, 2019 on Large Exposures Framework (LEF). 2. It is advised that the Indi
Sep 08, 2021
Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods and Services) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI 400 001 Notification No. FEMA 23(R)/(5)/2021-RB September 08, 2021 Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods and Services) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and sub-section (2) of section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999), the Reserve Bank of India makes the following amendments in the Foreign Exchange Management (Export
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI 400 001 Notification No. FEMA 23(R)/(5)/2021-RB September 08, 2021 Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods and Services) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and sub-section (2) of section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999), the Reserve Bank of India makes the following amendments in the Foreign Exchange Management (Export
Sep 07, 2021
Tokenisation - Card Transactions: Permitting Card-on-File Tokenisation (CoFT) Services
RBI/2021-22/96 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S-516/02-14-003/2021-22 September 07, 2021 All Payment System Providers and Payment System Participants Madam / Dear Sir, Tokenisation – Card Transactions: Permitting Card-on-File Tokenisation (CoFT) Services We invite reference to our circular DPSS.CO.PD No.1463/02.14.003/2018-19 dated January 8, 2019 on “Tokenisation – Card transactions”, permitting authorised card networks to offer card tokenisation services subject to the conditions
RBI/2021-22/96 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S-516/02-14-003/2021-22 September 07, 2021 All Payment System Providers and Payment System Participants Madam / Dear Sir, Tokenisation – Card Transactions: Permitting Card-on-File Tokenisation (CoFT) Services We invite reference to our circular DPSS.CO.PD No.1463/02.14.003/2018-19 dated January 8, 2019 on “Tokenisation – Card transactions”, permitting authorised card networks to offer card tokenisation services subject to the conditions
Aug 30, 2021
Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/ Chief Executive Officers/ Material Risk Takers and Control Function staff - Clarification
RBI/2021-22/95 DOR.GOV.REC.44/29.67.001/2021-22 August 30, 2021 All Private Sector Banks (including Local Area Banks, Small FinanceBanks, Payments Banks) and Foreign Banks operating in India Dear Sir/Madam, Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/ Chief Executive Officers/ Material Risk Takers and Control Function staff - Clarification Please refer to para 2.1.2 (f) of our circular DOR.Appt.BC.No.23/29.67.001/2019-20 dated November 04, 2019 on the captioned
RBI/2021-22/95 DOR.GOV.REC.44/29.67.001/2021-22 August 30, 2021 All Private Sector Banks (including Local Area Banks, Small FinanceBanks, Payments Banks) and Foreign Banks operating in India Dear Sir/Madam, Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/ Chief Executive Officers/ Material Risk Takers and Control Function staff - Clarification Please refer to para 2.1.2 (f) of our circular DOR.Appt.BC.No.23/29.67.001/2019-20 dated November 04, 2019 on the captioned
Aug 27, 2021
Enhancements to Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme
RBI/2021-22/94 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No.S475/04.09.003/2021-22 August 27, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of all banks participating in NEFT Madam / Dear Sir, Enhancements to Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme The Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme (Scheme) was launched by the Reserve Bank of India in May 2008 as an option for cross-border remittances from India to Nepal, with special focus on requirements of migrant workers of Nepali orig
RBI/2021-22/94 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No.S475/04.09.003/2021-22 August 27, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of all banks participating in NEFT Madam / Dear Sir, Enhancements to Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme The Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme (Scheme) was launched by the Reserve Bank of India in May 2008 as an option for cross-border remittances from India to Nepal, with special focus on requirements of migrant workers of Nepali orig
Aug 27, 2021
Review of incentive and other measures to enhance distribution of coins
RBI/2021-22/93 DCM (CC) No.97527/03.41.01/2021-22 August 27, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (All Scheduled Commercial banks including RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Review of incentive and other measures to enhance distribution of coins Please refer to our Master Direction DCM (CC) No.G-2/03.41.01/2021-22 dated April 01, 2021 on “Currency Distribution & Exchange Scheme (CDES)” for bank branches including currency chests which inter al
RBI/2021-22/93 DCM (CC) No.97527/03.41.01/2021-22 August 27, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (All Scheduled Commercial banks including RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Review of incentive and other measures to enhance distribution of coins Please refer to our Master Direction DCM (CC) No.G-2/03.41.01/2021-22 dated April 01, 2021 on “Currency Distribution & Exchange Scheme (CDES)” for bank branches including currency chests which inter al
Aug 25, 2021
Tokenisation - Card Transactions : Extending the Scope of Permitted Devices
RBI/2021-22/92 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S-469/02-14-003/2021-22 August 25, 2021 The Chief Executive Officer / President All authorised card networks Madam / Dear Sir, Tokenisation – Card Transactions : Extending the Scope of Permitted Devices We invite reference to our circular DPSS.CO.PD No.1463/02.14.003/2018-19 dated January 08, 2019 on “Tokenisation – Card transactions”, permitting authorised card networks to offer card tokenisation services to any token requestor, subject
RBI/2021-22/92 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S-469/02-14-003/2021-22 August 25, 2021 The Chief Executive Officer / President All authorised card networks Madam / Dear Sir, Tokenisation – Card Transactions : Extending the Scope of Permitted Devices We invite reference to our circular DPSS.CO.PD No.1463/02.14.003/2018-19 dated January 08, 2019 on “Tokenisation – Card transactions”, permitting authorised card networks to offer card tokenisation services to any token requestor, subject
Aug 25, 2021
Notification as ‘Financial Institution’ under Section 2(1)(m)(iv) of Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act)
RBI/2021-22/91 DOR.FIN.REC.No.41/03.10.136/2021-22 August 25, 2021 All Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Notification as ‘Financial Institution’ under Section 2(1)(m)(iv) of Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) Please refer to Para 105 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021 wherein certain criteria have b
RBI/2021-22/91 DOR.FIN.REC.No.41/03.10.136/2021-22 August 25, 2021 All Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Notification as ‘Financial Institution’ under Section 2(1)(m)(iv) of Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) Please refer to Para 105 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021 wherein certain criteria have b
Aug 24, 2021
Formation of new district in the State of Punjab - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2021-22/90 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.14/02.08.001/2021-22 August 24, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Punjab – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Punjab vide Gazette Notification No.7767 dated June 10, 2021 had notified the formation of a new district in the State of Punjab. It has been decided to assign the lead bank responsibility of the new
RBI/2021-22/90 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.14/02.08.001/2021-22 August 24, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Punjab – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Punjab vide Gazette Notification No.7767 dated June 10, 2021 had notified the formation of a new district in the State of Punjab. It has been decided to assign the lead bank responsibility of the new
Aug 19, 2021
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.51 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea
RBI/2021-2022/89 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.12 August 19, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.51 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated September 29, 2020 with the Government of the Republic of Guinea, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC
RBI/2021-2022/89 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.12 August 19, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.51 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated September 29, 2020 with the Government of the Republic of Guinea, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC
Aug 19, 2021
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 170 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea
RBI/2021-2022/88 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.11 August 19, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 170 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated December 05, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Guinea, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) o
RBI/2021-2022/88 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.11 August 19, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 170 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated December 05, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Guinea, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) o
Aug 19, 2021
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.22 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea
RBI/2021-2022/87 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.10 August 19, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.22 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated December 05, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Guinea, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC)
RBI/2021-2022/87 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.10 August 19, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.22 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated December 05, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Guinea, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC)
Aug 18, 2021
Safe Deposit Locker/Safe Custody Article Facility provided by the banks - Revised Instructions
RBI/2021-2022/86DOR.LEG.REC/40/09.07.005/2021-22 August 18, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Co-operative Banks All Small Finance Banks All Payments Banks All Local Area Banks Madam/Sir, Safe Deposit Locker/Safe Custody Article Facility provided by the banks- Revised Instructions Please refer to the extant instructions issued to Regulated Entities (REs) by the Reserve Bank on the above subject. Taking into consideration the various developments
RBI/2021-2022/86DOR.LEG.REC/40/09.07.005/2021-22 August 18, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Co-operative Banks All Small Finance Banks All Payments Banks All Local Area Banks Madam/Sir, Safe Deposit Locker/Safe Custody Article Facility provided by the banks- Revised Instructions Please refer to the extant instructions issued to Regulated Entities (REs) by the Reserve Bank on the above subject. Taking into consideration the various developments
Aug 12, 2021
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 100 million to the Government of the Republic of Mauritius
RBI/2021-2022/85 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.09 August 12, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 100 million to the Government of the Republic of Mauritius Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 19, 2021 with the Government of the Republic of Mauritius, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (
RBI/2021-2022/85 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.09 August 12, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 100 million to the Government of the Republic of Mauritius Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 19, 2021 with the Government of the Republic of Mauritius, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (
Aug 10, 2021
Monitoring of Availability of Cash in ATMs
RBI/2021-22/84 DCM (RMMT) No.S153/11.01.01/2021-22 August 10, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director & CEO All Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Monitoring of Availability of Cash in ATMs As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has a mandate to issue banknotes and the banks are fulfilling this mandate by dispensing banknotes to the public through their wide network of branches and ATMs. In this connection, a review of downtime of ATMs due to cash-outs was undertaken and
RBI/2021-22/84 DCM (RMMT) No.S153/11.01.01/2021-22 August 10, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director & CEO All Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Monitoring of Availability of Cash in ATMs As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has a mandate to issue banknotes and the banks are fulfilling this mandate by dispensing banknotes to the public through their wide network of branches and ATMs. In this connection, a review of downtime of ATMs due to cash-outs was undertaken and
Aug 09, 2021
Enhancement of collateral free loans to Self Help Groups (SHGs) under DAY-NRLM from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 Lakh
RBI/2021-22/83 FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.09/09.01.003/2021-22 August 9, 2021 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerPublic Sector BanksPrivate Sector Banks(including Small Finance Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Enhancement of collateral free loans to Self Help Groups (SHGs) under DAY-NRLM from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 Lakh Please refer to the Master Circular FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.04/09.01.01/2021-22 dated April 1, 2021, on Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods
RBI/2021-22/83 FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.09/09.01.003/2021-22 August 9, 2021 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerPublic Sector BanksPrivate Sector Banks(including Small Finance Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Enhancement of collateral free loans to Self Help Groups (SHGs) under DAY-NRLM from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 Lakh Please refer to the Master Circular FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.04/09.01.01/2021-22 dated April 1, 2021, on Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods
Aug 09, 2021
Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) - Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) - Extension of Relaxation
RBI/2021-22/82 DOR.RET.REC.36/12.01.001/2021-22 August 09, 2021 All Scheduled Banks Madam/Sir Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) - Extension of Relaxation Please refer to circular DOR.No.Ret.BC.36/12.01.001/2020-21 dated February 05, 2021, on Marginal Standing Facility (MSF), wherein the banks were allowed to avail of funds under the MSF by dipping into the Statutory Liquid
RBI/2021-22/82 DOR.RET.REC.36/12.01.001/2021-22 August 09, 2021 All Scheduled Banks Madam/Sir Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) - Extension of Relaxation Please refer to circular DOR.No.Ret.BC.36/12.01.001/2020-21 dated February 05, 2021, on Marginal Standing Facility (MSF), wherein the banks were allowed to avail of funds under the MSF by dipping into the Statutory Liquid
Aug 06, 2021
Prudential Norms for Off-Balance Sheet Exposures of Banks - Restructuring of derivative contracts
RBI/2021-22/81 DOR.MRG.39/21.04.157/2021-22 August 06, 2021 All Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Prudential Norms for Off-Balance Sheet Exposures of Banks – Restructuring of derivative contracts Please refer to paragraph 2.2 of our circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.57/21.04.157/2008-09 dated October 13, 2008, in terms of which any change in any of the parameters of the original derivative contract would be treated as a restructuring. 2. In this context, it is clarified that change in the
RBI/2021-22/81 DOR.MRG.39/21.04.157/2021-22 August 06, 2021 All Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Prudential Norms for Off-Balance Sheet Exposures of Banks – Restructuring of derivative contracts Please refer to paragraph 2.2 of our circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.57/21.04.157/2008-09 dated October 13, 2008, in terms of which any change in any of the parameters of the original derivative contract would be treated as a restructuring. 2. In this context, it is clarified that change in the
Aug 06, 2021
Resolution Framework for COVID-19-related Stress - Financial Parameters - Revised timelines for compliance
RBI/2021-22/80 DOR.STR.REC.38/21.04.048/2021-22 August 6, 2021 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 All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Resolution Framework for COVID-19-related Stress – Financial Parameters – Revised t
RBI/2021-22/80 DOR.STR.REC.38/21.04.048/2021-22 August 6, 2021 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 All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Resolution Framework for COVID-19-related Stress – Financial Parameters – Revised t
Aug 06, 2021
Export Credit in Foreign Currency - Benchmark Rate
RBI/2021-2022/79 DOR.DIR.REC.37/04.02.002/2021-22 August 6, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks1 All Small Finance Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Export Credit in Foreign Currency – Benchmark Rate Please refer to Master Circular DBR.No.DIR.BC.14/04.02.002/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on Rupee / Foreign Currency Export Credit and Customer Service to Exporters. 2. As per the extant guidelines, authorized deal
RBI/2021-2022/79 DOR.DIR.REC.37/04.02.002/2021-22 August 6, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks1 All Small Finance Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Export Credit in Foreign Currency – Benchmark Rate Please refer to Master Circular DBR.No.DIR.BC.14/04.02.002/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on Rupee / Foreign Currency Export Credit and Customer Service to Exporters. 2. As per the extant guidelines, authorized deal
Aug 05, 2021
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 30.00 million to the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone
RBI/2021-2022/78 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.08 August 05, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 30.00 million to the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated October 13, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of C
RBI/2021-2022/78 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.08 August 05, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 30.00 million to the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated October 13, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of C
Aug 04, 2021
Guidelines for Implementation of the circular on Opening of Current Accounts by Banks
RBI/2021-22/77 DOR.CRE.REC.35/21.04.048/2021-22 August 04, 2021 To, All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Guidelines for Implementation of the circular on Opening of Current Accounts by Banks Please refer to circulars DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 6, 2020, DOR.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2020-21 dated November 2, 2020 and DOR.No.BP.BC.30/21.04.048/2020-21 dated December 14, 2020 on Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for
RBI/2021-22/77 DOR.CRE.REC.35/21.04.048/2021-22 August 04, 2021 To, All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Guidelines for Implementation of the circular on Opening of Current Accounts by Banks Please refer to circulars DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 6, 2020, DOR.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2020-21 dated November 2, 2020 and DOR.No.BP.BC.30/21.04.048/2020-21 dated December 14, 2020 on Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for
Aug 03, 2021
Framework for Outsourcing of Payment and Settlement-related Activities by Payment System Operators
RBI/2021-22/76 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S-384/02.32.001/2021-2022 August 3, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Non-Bank Payment System Operators Madam / Dear Sir, Framework for Outsourcing of Payment and Settlement-related Activities by Payment System Operators The Payment System Operators (PSOs), by virtue of services they provide and the construct of models on which they operate, largely outsource their payment and settlement-related activiti
RBI/2021-22/76 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S-384/02.32.001/2021-2022 August 3, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Non-Bank Payment System Operators Madam / Dear Sir, Framework for Outsourcing of Payment and Settlement-related Activities by Payment System Operators The Payment System Operators (PSOs), by virtue of services they provide and the construct of models on which they operate, largely outsource their payment and settlement-related activiti
Aug 02, 2021
Maintenance of State Government Accounts - Recovery of Interest on Excess put through/ Double claim (State Government Transactions)
RBI/2021-22/75DGBA.GBD.No.S391/42.01.011/2021-22 August 02, 2021 The Chairman and Managing Directors/ Managing Director/ CEOAll Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Maintenance of State Government Accounts – Recovery of Interest on Excess put through/ Double claim (State Government Transactions) Please refer to our circular RBI/2007/291 DGBA.GAD.No.H-14061/31.04.008/2006-07 dated March 21, 2007 vide which partial modifications were done in the para 5.11 of the "Memorandum of
RBI/2021-22/75DGBA.GBD.No.S391/42.01.011/2021-22 August 02, 2021 The Chairman and Managing Directors/ Managing Director/ CEOAll Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Maintenance of State Government Accounts – Recovery of Interest on Excess put through/ Double claim (State Government Transactions) Please refer to our circular RBI/2007/291 DGBA.GAD.No.H-14061/31.04.008/2006-07 dated March 21, 2007 vide which partial modifications were done in the para 5.11 of the "Memorandum of
Jul 29, 2021
Rating of Deposits of HFCs - Approved Credit Rating Agencies and Minimum Investment Grade Credit Rating
RBI/2021-22/74 DOR.FIN.REC.No.34/03.10.136/2021-22 July 29, 2021 All deposit taking Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) Madam/ Dear Sir, Rating of Deposits of HFCs – Approved Credit Rating Agencies and Minimum Investment Grade Credit Rating A reference is invited to Para 25.2 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021, wherein the names of five approved credit rating agencies and their minimum investment
RBI/2021-22/74 DOR.FIN.REC.No.34/03.10.136/2021-22 July 29, 2021 All deposit taking Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) Madam/ Dear Sir, Rating of Deposits of HFCs – Approved Credit Rating Agencies and Minimum Investment Grade Credit Rating A reference is invited to Para 25.2 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021, wherein the names of five approved credit rating agencies and their minimum investment
Jul 28, 2021
Access for Non-banks to Centralised Payment Systems
RBI/2021-22/73 DPSS.CO.LVPD No.S290/04.04.009/2021-22 July 28, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Non-bank Payment System Providers Madam / Dear Sir, Access for Non-banks to Centralised Payment Systems A reference is invited to Paragraph 9 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated April 07, 2021 wherein it was announced that the Reserve Bank shall encourage participation of non-banks in Reserve Bank of Indi
RBI/2021-22/73 DPSS.CO.LVPD No.S290/04.04.009/2021-22 July 28, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Non-bank Payment System Providers Madam / Dear Sir, Access for Non-banks to Centralised Payment Systems A reference is invited to Paragraph 9 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated April 07, 2021 wherein it was announced that the Reserve Bank shall encourage participation of non-banks in Reserve Bank of Indi
Jul 23, 2021
Loans and Advances - Regulatory Restrictions
RBI/2021-22/72 DOR.CRE.REC.No.33/13.03.00/2021-22 July 23, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Loans and Advances – Regulatory Restrictions Please refer to paragraphs 2.2.1.2, 2.2.1.4 and paragraph 2.2.1.5 of Master Circular on Loans and Advances - Statutory and Other Restrictions dated July 01, 2015. 2. On a review, it has been decided that i) For personal loans granted to any director of
RBI/2021-22/72 DOR.CRE.REC.No.33/13.03.00/2021-22 July 23, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Loans and Advances – Regulatory Restrictions Please refer to paragraphs 2.2.1.2, 2.2.1.4 and paragraph 2.2.1.5 of Master Circular on Loans and Advances - Statutory and Other Restrictions dated July 01, 2015. 2. On a review, it has been decided that i) For personal loans granted to any director of
Jul 14, 2021
Cassette - Swaps in ATMs
RBI/2021-22/71 DCM (Plg.) No.S39/10.25.007/2021-22 July 12, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBsUrban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks. Madam / Dear Sir, Cassette - Swaps in ATMs Please refer to our circular RBI/2017-18/162/DCM (Plg.) No.3641/10.25.007/2017-18 dated April 12, 2018 on the captioned subject wherein banks were advised to consider
RBI/2021-22/71 DCM (Plg.) No.S39/10.25.007/2021-22 July 12, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBsUrban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks. Madam / Dear Sir, Cassette - Swaps in ATMs Please refer to our circular RBI/2017-18/162/DCM (Plg.) No.3641/10.25.007/2017-18 dated April 12, 2018 on the captioned subject wherein banks were advised to consider
Jul 09, 2021
Mandatory Leave for Employees Posted in Sensitive Positions or Areas of Operation
RBI/2021-22/70 DoR.ORG.REC.31/21.06.017/2021-22 July 9, 2021 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 Dear Sir, Mandatory Leave for Employees Posted in Sensitive Positions or Areas of Operation Please refer to our circular DBR.No.BP.BC.88/21.04.048/2014-15 dated April 23, 2015, advising banks to implement a ‘Mandat
RBI/2021-22/70 DoR.ORG.REC.31/21.06.017/2021-22 July 9, 2021 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 Dear Sir, Mandatory Leave for Employees Posted in Sensitive Positions or Areas of Operation Please refer to our circular DBR.No.BP.BC.88/21.04.048/2014-15 dated April 23, 2015, advising banks to implement a ‘Mandat
Jul 08, 2021
Roadmap for LIBOR Transition
RBI/2021-22/69 CO.FMRD.DIRD.S39/14.02.001/2021-22 July 08, 2021 To The Chief Executive Officer/ Chairman/Managing Director, All Commercial and Co-operative Banks / All India Financial Institutions / Non-Banking Financial Companies including Housing Finance Companies and Standalone Primary Dealers @@NBSP@@ Madam / Dear Sir Roadmap for LIBOR Transition The Reserve Bank of India had, in August 2020, requested banks to frame a Board-approved plan, outlining an assessment
RBI/2021-22/69 CO.FMRD.DIRD.S39/14.02.001/2021-22 July 08, 2021 To The Chief Executive Officer/ Chairman/Managing Director, All Commercial and Co-operative Banks / All India Financial Institutions / Non-Banking Financial Companies including Housing Finance Companies and Standalone Primary Dealers @@NBSP@@ Madam / Dear Sir Roadmap for LIBOR Transition The Reserve Bank of India had, in August 2020, requested banks to frame a Board-approved plan, outlining an assessment
Jul 08, 2021
Inclusion of “Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2021-22/68 DoR.RET.REC.30/12.07.150/2021-22 July 07, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that “Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DoR.LIC.(Shivalik SFB).No.S159/16.13.223/2021-22 dated June 15, 2021 and published in the Gazette of
RBI/2021-22/68 DoR.RET.REC.30/12.07.150/2021-22 July 07, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that “Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DoR.LIC.(Shivalik SFB).No.S159/16.13.223/2021-22 dated June 15, 2021 and published in the Gazette of
Jul 07, 2021
New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - Addition of Retail and Wholesale Trade
RBI/2021-2022/67 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.13/06.02.31/2021-22 July 7, 2021 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 Enterprises - A
RBI/2021-2022/67 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.13/06.02.31/2021-22 July 7, 2021 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 Enterprises - A
Jul 02, 2021
Review of Instructions on Interest on overdue domestic deposits
RBI/2021-22/66 DoR.SPE.REC.29/13.03.00/2021-2022 July 02, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks/ State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Review of Instructions on Interest on overdue domestic deposits Please refer to Section 9 (b) of Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2016 dated March 3
RBI/2021-22/66 DoR.SPE.REC.29/13.03.00/2021-2022 July 02, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks/ State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Review of Instructions on Interest on overdue domestic deposits Please refer to Section 9 (b) of Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2016 dated March 3
Jul 01, 2021
Interest Equalization Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit - Extension
RBI/2021-22/65 DOR.CRE(DIR).REC.28/04.02.001/2021-22 July 1, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs),Small Finance Banks, Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks 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.REC.06/04.02.001/2021-22 dated April 12, 2021. 2. Government of India has approved the extension of Interest Equalization S
RBI/2021-22/65 DOR.CRE(DIR).REC.28/04.02.001/2021-22 July 1, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs),Small Finance Banks, Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks 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.REC.06/04.02.001/2021-22 dated April 12, 2021. 2. Government of India has approved the extension of Interest Equalization S
Jun 28, 2021
Guidelines for Managing Risk in Outsourcing of Financial Services by Co-operative Banks
RBI/2021-22/64 DOR.ORG.REC.27/21.04.158/2021-22 June 28, 2021 The Chief Executive Officer All Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Guidelines for Managing Risk in Outsourcing of Financial Services by Co-operative Banks It is observed that the co-operative banks are increasingly using outsourcing as a means for reducing costs as well as for availing specialist expertise, where these are not available internally. 2. While it is entirely the banks’ prerogative to take a
RBI/2021-22/64 DOR.ORG.REC.27/21.04.158/2021-22 June 28, 2021 The Chief Executive Officer All Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Guidelines for Managing Risk in Outsourcing of Financial Services by Co-operative Banks It is observed that the co-operative banks are increasingly using outsourcing as a means for reducing costs as well as for availing specialist expertise, where these are not available internally. 2. While it is entirely the banks’ prerogative to take a
Jun 25, 2021
New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
RBI/2021-2022/63 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.12/06.02.31/2021-22 June 25, 2021 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 Enterprises Pl
RBI/2021-2022/63 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.12/06.02.31/2021-22 June 25, 2021 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 Enterprises Pl
Jun 25, 2021
Appointment of Chief Risk Officer in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks
RBI/2021-2022/62 DOR.CRE(DIR).REC.26/21.04.103/2021-22 June 25, 2021 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Appointment of Chief Risk Officer in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks With increasing size and scope of business, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) are gradually getting exposed to greater degree of risks. It is, therefore, necessary that every UCB focuses its attention on putting in place appropriate risk m
RBI/2021-2022/62 DOR.CRE(DIR).REC.26/21.04.103/2021-22 June 25, 2021 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Appointment of Chief Risk Officer in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks With increasing size and scope of business, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) are gradually getting exposed to greater degree of risks. It is, therefore, necessary that every UCB focuses its attention on putting in place appropriate risk m
Jun 25, 2021
Reserve Bank of India (Call, Notice and Term Money Markets) Directions, 2021
RBI/2021-22/61FMRD.DIRD.06/14.01.001/2021-22 June 25, 2021 To All Eligible Market Participants Madam / Sir Reserve Bank of India (Call, Notice and Term Money Markets) Directions, 2021 Please refer to the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Call, Notice and Term Money Markets) Directions, 2021 dated April 01, 2021 (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Directions’). 2. On a review based on representations received, the prudential borrowing limits for transactions in Ca
RBI/2021-22/61FMRD.DIRD.06/14.01.001/2021-22 June 25, 2021 To All Eligible Market Participants Madam / Sir Reserve Bank of India (Call, Notice and Term Money Markets) Directions, 2021 Please refer to the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Call, Notice and Term Money Markets) Directions, 2021 dated April 01, 2021 (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Directions’). 2. On a review based on representations received, the prudential borrowing limits for transactions in Ca
Jun 25, 2021
Appointment of Managing Director (MD) / Whole-Time Director (WTD) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks
RBI/2021-22/60 DOR.GOV.REC.25/12.10.000/2021-22 June 25, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Appointment of Managing Director (MD) / Whole-Time Director (WTD) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks In terms of powers conferred under Sections 10, 10B, 10BB, 35A, 35B, 36AA and 53A (read with Section 56) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as amended), hereinafter called as “Act”, relati
RBI/2021-22/60 DOR.GOV.REC.25/12.10.000/2021-22 June 25, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Appointment of Managing Director (MD) / Whole-Time Director (WTD) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks In terms of powers conferred under Sections 10, 10B, 10BB, 35A, 35B, 36AA and 53A (read with Section 56) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as amended), hereinafter called as “Act”, relati
Jun 24, 2021
Declaration of dividends by NBFCs
RBI/2021-22/59 DOR.ACC.REC.No.23/21.02.067/2021-22 June 24, 2021 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Madam / Sir, Declaration of dividends by NBFCs In order to infuse greater transparency and uniformity in practice, it has been decided to prescribe guidelines on distribution of dividend by NBFCs. Applicability 2. These guidelines shall be applicable to all NBFCs regulated by RBI1 as below: (a) Applicable NBFCs as defined in Paragraph 2(2) of Non-Banking Financ
RBI/2021-22/59 DOR.ACC.REC.No.23/21.02.067/2021-22 June 24, 2021 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Madam / Sir, Declaration of dividends by NBFCs In order to infuse greater transparency and uniformity in practice, it has been decided to prescribe guidelines on distribution of dividend by NBFCs. Applicability 2. These guidelines shall be applicable to all NBFCs regulated by RBI1 as below: (a) Applicable NBFCs as defined in Paragraph 2(2) of Non-Banking Financ
Jun 23, 2021
Gold (Metal) Loans - Repayment
RBI/2021-22/58 DOR.CRE(DIR).REC.24/23.67.001/2021-22 June 23, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Gold (Metal) Loans – Repayment Please refer to instructions issued vide circulars DBOD.No.IBS.1519/23.67.001/98-99 dated December 31, 1998, DBOD.No.IBS.3161/23.67.001/98-99 dated June 25, 1999, DBOD.No.IBD.BC.33/23.67.001/2005-06 dated September 5, 2005, DBOD.No.IBD.BC.71/23.67.001/2006-07 dated April 3, 2007 and DBOD.No.
RBI/2021-22/58 DOR.CRE(DIR).REC.24/23.67.001/2021-22 June 23, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Gold (Metal) Loans – Repayment Please refer to instructions issued vide circulars DBOD.No.IBS.1519/23.67.001/98-99 dated December 31, 1998, DBOD.No.IBS.3161/23.67.001/98-99 dated June 25, 1999, DBOD.No.IBD.BC.33/23.67.001/2005-06 dated September 5, 2005, DBOD.No.IBD.BC.71/23.67.001/2006-07 dated April 3, 2007 and DBOD.No.
Jun 18, 2021
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of one entry
RBI/2021-22/57DOR.AML.REC.22/14.06.001/2021-22 June 18, 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: Amendment 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 of S
RBI/2021-22/57DOR.AML.REC.22/14.06.001/2021-22 June 18, 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: Amendment 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 of S
Jun 17, 2021
Liberalised Remittance Scheme for Resident Individuals - Reporting
RBI/2021-22/56 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 07 June 17, 2021 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Liberalised Remittance Scheme for Resident Individuals – Reporting Attention of all Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 106 dated May 23, 2013, in terms of which, AD Category -I banks were required to upload the data in respect of number of applications received and the total amount re
RBI/2021-22/56 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 07 June 17, 2021 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Liberalised Remittance Scheme for Resident Individuals – Reporting Attention of all Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 106 dated May 23, 2013, in terms of which, AD Category -I banks were required to upload the data in respect of number of applications received and the total amount re
Jun 14, 2021
Bharat Bill Payment System - Addition of Biller Category
RBI/2021-22/54 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S188/02-27-020/2021-2022 June 14, 2021 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerScheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks / Payment Banks / Small Finance Banks /NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. / Bharat Bill Payment System Providers / System Participants and prospective Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units Madam / Dear Sir, Bharat Bill Pay
RBI/2021-22/54 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S188/02-27-020/2021-2022 June 14, 2021 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerScheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks / Payment Banks / Small Finance Banks /NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. / Bharat Bill Payment System Providers / System Participants and prospective Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units Madam / Dear Sir, Bharat Bill Pay
Jun 14, 2021
Investment in Entities from FATF Non-compliant Jurisdictions
RBI/2021-22/55 CO.DPSS.AUTH.No.S190/02.27.005/2021-22 June 14, 2021 All entities authorised to operate Payment Systems in India Madam / Dear Sir, Investment in Entities from FATF Non-compliant Jurisdictions A reference is invited to the circular DOR.CO.LIC.CC No.119/03.10.001/2020-21 dated February 12, 2021 issued by the Department of Regulation, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on investment in NBFCs from FATF non-compliant jurisdictions. With a view to maintaining consis
RBI/2021-22/55 CO.DPSS.AUTH.No.S190/02.27.005/2021-22 June 14, 2021 All entities authorised to operate Payment Systems in India Madam / Dear Sir, Investment in Entities from FATF Non-compliant Jurisdictions A reference is invited to the circular DOR.CO.LIC.CC No.119/03.10.001/2020-21 dated February 12, 2021 issued by the Department of Regulation, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on investment in NBFCs from FATF non-compliant jurisdictions. With a view to maintaining consis
Jun 11, 2021
Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA)
RBI/2021-22/53 DoS.CO. PPG.SEC/03/11.01.005/2021-22 June 11, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of: All deposit taking HFCs All non-deposit taking HFCs with asset size of ₹5,000 crore and above Madam/Dear Sir, Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA) Please refer to the circular Ref. No. DoS.CO.PPG/SEC.05/11.01.005/2020-21 dated February 03, 2021 on the captioned subject. 2. On a review, it has been decided that the provisions of the aforesaid cir
RBI/2021-22/53 DoS.CO. PPG.SEC/03/11.01.005/2021-22 June 11, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of: All deposit taking HFCs All non-deposit taking HFCs with asset size of ₹5,000 crore and above Madam/Dear Sir, Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA) Please refer to the circular Ref. No. DoS.CO.PPG/SEC.05/11.01.005/2020-21 dated February 03, 2021 on the captioned subject. 2. On a review, it has been decided that the provisions of the aforesaid cir
Jun 10, 2021
Usage of Automated Teller Machines / Cash Recycler Machines - Review of Interchange Fee and Customer Charges
RBI/2021-22/52 DPSS.CO.OD.No.S-182/06.07.011/2021-22 June 10, 2021 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks / Authorised ATM Network Operators / Card Payment Network Operators / White Label ATM Operators Madam / Dear Sir, Usage of Automated Teller Machines / Cash Recycler Machines – Review of Interchange Fee and
RBI/2021-22/52 DPSS.CO.OD.No.S-182/06.07.011/2021-22 June 10, 2021 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks / Authorised ATM Network Operators / Card Payment Network Operators / White Label ATM Operators Madam / Dear Sir, Usage of Automated Teller Machines / Cash Recycler Machines – Review of Interchange Fee and
Jun 08, 2021
Preservation of CCTV recordings
RBI/2021-22/51 DCM(Plg).No. 51961/10.27.00/2021-22 June 8, 2021 The Chairman & Managing Director Chief Executive Officers All Banks Dear Sir, Preservation of CCTV recordings Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No. 1712/10.27.00/2016-17 dated December 13, 2016 wherein the banks were advised to preserve the CCTV recordings of operations at bank branches and currency chests for the period from November 08, 2016 to December 30, 2016, until further instructions, to
RBI/2021-22/51 DCM(Plg).No. 51961/10.27.00/2021-22 June 8, 2021 The Chairman & Managing Director Chief Executive Officers All Banks Dear Sir, Preservation of CCTV recordings Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No. 1712/10.27.00/2016-17 dated December 13, 2016 wherein the banks were advised to preserve the CCTV recordings of operations at bank branches and currency chests for the period from November 08, 2016 to December 30, 2016, until further instructions, to
Jun 07, 2021
Transactions in Government securities by Foreign Portfolio Investors: Reporting
RBI/2021-22/50 FMRD.FMID.No.05/14.01.006/2021-22 June 7, 2021 To All participants in Government securities market Madam/Sir, Transactions in Government securities by Foreign Portfolio Investors: Reporting Over the counter (OTC) transactions in Government securities (including State Development Loans and Treasury Bills) undertaken by market participants other than on the Negotiated Dealing System – Order Matching (NDS-OM) platform are required to be reported to the ‘ND
RBI/2021-22/50 FMRD.FMID.No.05/14.01.006/2021-22 June 7, 2021 To All participants in Government securities market Madam/Sir, Transactions in Government securities by Foreign Portfolio Investors: Reporting Over the counter (OTC) transactions in Government securities (including State Development Loans and Treasury Bills) undertaken by market participants other than on the Negotiated Dealing System – Order Matching (NDS-OM) platform are required to be reported to the ‘ND
Jun 04, 2021
Submission of returns under Section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Extension of time
RBI/2021-22/49 DoR.RET.REC.19/12.05.009/2021-22 June 04, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, All State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks Madam/Sir Submission of returns under Section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – Extension of time In terms of Section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (“the Act”), read with Section 56 of the Act, accounts and balance sheet referre
RBI/2021-22/49 DoR.RET.REC.19/12.05.009/2021-22 June 04, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, All State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks Madam/Sir Submission of returns under Section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – Extension of time In terms of Section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (“the Act”), read with Section 56 of the Act, accounts and balance sheet referre
Jun 04, 2021
Payment of margins for transactions in Government Securities by Foreign Portfolio Investors
RBI/2021-22/48 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.06 June 4, 2021 To All Authorised Persons Madam / Sir Payment of margins for transactions in Government Securities by Foreign Portfolio Investors Please refer to Paragraph 4 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies, issued as a part of the second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2021-22 dated June 04, 2021 regarding placement of margins for Government securities transactions on behalf of Foreign Por
RBI/2021-22/48 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.06 June 4, 2021 To All Authorised Persons Madam / Sir Payment of margins for transactions in Government Securities by Foreign Portfolio Investors Please refer to Paragraph 4 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies, issued as a part of the second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2021-22 dated June 04, 2021 regarding placement of margins for Government securities transactions on behalf of Foreign Por
Jun 04, 2021
Resolution Framework - 2.0: Resolution of Covid-19 related stress of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) - Revision in the threshold for aggregate exposure
RBI/2021-22/47 DOR.STR.REC.21/21.04.048/2021-22 June 4, 2021 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 All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Resolution Framework - 2.0: Resolution of Covid-19 related stress of Micro, Small and
RBI/2021-22/47 DOR.STR.REC.21/21.04.048/2021-22 June 4, 2021 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 All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Resolution Framework - 2.0: Resolution of Covid-19 related stress of Micro, Small and
Jun 04, 2021
Resolution Framework - 2.0: Resolution of Covid-19 related stress of Individuals and Small Businesses - Revision in the threshold for aggregate exposure
RBI/2021-22/46 DOR.STR.REC.20/21.04.048/2021-22 June 4, 2021 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 All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Resolution Framework - 2.0: Resolution of Covid-19 related stress of Individuals and
RBI/2021-22/46 DOR.STR.REC.20/21.04.048/2021-22 June 4, 2021 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 All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Resolution Framework - 2.0: Resolution of Covid-19 related stress of Individuals and
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