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Apr 28, 2023
Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC
RBI/2023-24/24 DOR.AML.REC.111/14.01.001/2023-24 April 28, 2023 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC Please refer to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC dated February 25, 2016, as amended from time to time, in terms of which Regulated Entities (REs) have to undertake Customer Due Diligence (CDD), as per the process laid out therein, for their customers. 2. In this regard, on a review, it has b
RBI/2023-24/24 DOR.AML.REC.111/14.01.001/2023-24 April 28, 2023 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC Please refer to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC dated February 25, 2016, as amended from time to time, in terms of which Regulated Entities (REs) have to undertake Customer Due Diligence (CDD), as per the process laid out therein, for their customers. 2. In this regard, on a review, it has b
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Apr 27, 2023
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Addition of two entries
RBI/2023-24/23 DOR.AML.REC.107/14.06.001/2023-24 April 27, 2023 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 two entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10 , 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms o
RBI/2023-24/23 DOR.AML.REC.107/14.06.001/2023-24 April 27, 2023 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 two entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10 , 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms o
Apr 26, 2023
Merger of Districts in the state of Assam - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2023-24/22 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.5/02.08.001/2023-24 April 26, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Lead Banks concerned Madam/Dear Sir, Merger of Districts in the state of Assam – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Assam vide Gazette Notification ECF No.263174/1, ECF No.263174/2 and ECF No.263174/3 all dated December 31, 2022 had notified merger of Biswanath, Hojai and Bajali districts with the original undivided d
RBI/2023-24/22 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.5/02.08.001/2023-24 April 26, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Lead Banks concerned Madam/Dear Sir, Merger of Districts in the state of Assam – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Assam vide Gazette Notification ECF No.263174/1, ECF No.263174/2 and ECF No.263174/3 all dated December 31, 2022 had notified merger of Biswanath, Hojai and Bajali districts with the original undivided d
Apr 26, 2023
Remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)
RBI/2023-24/21 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.03 April 26, 2023 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 11 dated February 16, 2021, on “Remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) in India under the Liberalised Remittanc
RBI/2023-24/21 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.03 April 26, 2023 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 11 dated February 16, 2021, on “Remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) in India under the Liberalised Remittanc
Apr 25, 2023
General Credit Card (GCC) Facility - Review
RBI/2023-24/19 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.06/06.02.31/2023-24 April 25, 2023 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Payments Banks) and Scheduled Urban Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam General Credit Card (GCC) Facility – Review Please refer to our Circular RPCD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.61/06.02.31/2013-14 dated December 02, 2013 on the Revised General Credit Card (GCC) Scheme. 2. On review of the above, and in the
RBI/2023-24/19 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.06/06.02.31/2023-24 April 25, 2023 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Payments Banks) and Scheduled Urban Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam General Credit Card (GCC) Facility – Review Please refer to our Circular RPCD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.61/06.02.31/2013-14 dated December 02, 2013 on the Revised General Credit Card (GCC) Scheme. 2. On review of the above, and in the
Apr 12, 2023
Authorised Dealers Category-II - Online submission of Form A2
RBI/2023-24/16 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 02 April 12, 2023 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir Authorised Dealers Category-II - Online submission of Form A2 Attention of Authorised Dealer (AD) Category-I banks and AD Category-II entities is invited to paragraph 4 of A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 50 dated February 11, 2016 on ‘Compilation of R-Returns: Reporting under FETERS’ in terms of which AD banks, offering internet banking facilities t
RBI/2023-24/16 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 02 April 12, 2023 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir Authorised Dealers Category-II - Online submission of Form A2 Attention of Authorised Dealer (AD) Category-I banks and AD Category-II entities is invited to paragraph 4 of A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 50 dated February 11, 2016 on ‘Compilation of R-Returns: Reporting under FETERS’ in terms of which AD banks, offering internet banking facilities t
Apr 06, 2023
APConnect - Online application for Full Fledged Money Changers and non-bank Authorised Dealers Category-II
RBI/2023-24/13 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.01 April 06, 2023 To Full Fledged Money Changers, non-bank Authorised Dealers Category II Madam/Sir, APConnect - Online application for Full Fledged Money Changers and non-bank Authorised Dealers Category-II Attention of Full Fledged Money Changers (FFMCs) and non-bank Authorised Dealers (AD) Category-II is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 25 dated March 6, 2006, containing instructions for AD - Category II licence
RBI/2023-24/13 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.01 April 06, 2023 To Full Fledged Money Changers, non-bank Authorised Dealers Category II Madam/Sir, APConnect - Online application for Full Fledged Money Changers and non-bank Authorised Dealers Category-II Attention of Full Fledged Money Changers (FFMCs) and non-bank Authorised Dealers (AD) Category-II is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 25 dated March 6, 2006, containing instructions for AD - Category II licence
Mar 29, 2023
Special Clearing Operations on March 31, 2023
RBI/2022-23/190 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No.S2185/03-01-002/2022-2023 March 29, 2023 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks / Local Area Banks / Payment Banks / Small Finance Banks / National Payments Corporation of India Madam / Dear Sir, Special Clearing Operations on March 31, 2023 A reference is invited
RBI/2022-23/190 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No.S2185/03-01-002/2022-2023 March 29, 2023 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks / Local Area Banks / Payment Banks / Small Finance Banks / National Payments Corporation of India Madam / Dear Sir, Special Clearing Operations on March 31, 2023 A reference is invited
Mar 27, 2023
Exclusion of “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2022-23/187 DOR.RET.REC.107/12.07.160/2022-23 March 27, 2023 All Banks Madam/Sir, Exclusion of “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 It is advised that the “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DoR.LIC.No. S7540/23.13.021/2022-23 dated February 23, 2023, which is published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Sect
RBI/2022-23/187 DOR.RET.REC.107/12.07.160/2022-23 March 27, 2023 All Banks Madam/Sir, Exclusion of “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 It is advised that the “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DoR.LIC.No. S7540/23.13.021/2022-23 dated February 23, 2023, which is published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Sect
Mar 27, 2023
Cessation of “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
RBI/2022-23/188 DOR.RET.REC.108/12.07.160/2022-23 March 27, 2023 All Banks Madam/Sir, Cessation of “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 It is advised that the “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DoR.LIC.No.S7539/23.13.021/2022-23 dated February 23, 2023, which is
RBI/2022-23/188 DOR.RET.REC.108/12.07.160/2022-23 March 27, 2023 All Banks Madam/Sir, Cessation of “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 It is advised that the “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DoR.LIC.No.S7539/23.13.021/2022-23 dated February 23, 2023, which is
Mar 21, 2023
Annual Closing of Government Accounts - Transactions of Central / State Governments - Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2022-23)
RBI/2022-23/186 CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S1490/42-01-029/2022-2023 March 21, 2023 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Annual Closing of Government Accounts – Transactions of Central / State Governments – Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2022-23) All government transactions done by agency banks for the Financial Year 2022-23 must be accounted for within the same financial year. Accordingly, the following arrangements are put in place to report and account for Gover
RBI/2022-23/186 CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S1490/42-01-029/2022-2023 March 21, 2023 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Annual Closing of Government Accounts – Transactions of Central / State Governments – Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2022-23) All government transactions done by agency banks for the Financial Year 2022-23 must be accounted for within the same financial year. Accordingly, the following arrangements are put in place to report and account for Gover
Mar 17, 2023
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA,1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendments to 102 entries
RBI/2022-23/185 DOR.AML.REC.106/14.06.001/2022-23 March 17, 2023 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: Amendments to 102 entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10, 2021 (MD on KYC), in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure
RBI/2022-23/185 DOR.AML.REC.106/14.06.001/2022-23 March 17, 2023 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: Amendments to 102 entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10, 2021 (MD on KYC), in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure
Mar 16, 2023
Reporting and Accounting of Central Government transactions for March 2023
RBI/2022-23/184 DGBA.GBD.No.S1469/42-01-029/2022-2023 March 16, 2023 All Agency Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Reporting and Accounting of Central Government transactions for March 2023 Please refer to Circular DGBA.GBD.No.S1422/42-01-029/2021-2022 dated February 24, 2022 advising the procedure to be followed for reporting and accounting of Central Government transactions (including CBDT, CBIC, Departmentalized Ministries and Non-Civil Ministries) at the Receiving/Nodal/Focal
RBI/2022-23/184 DGBA.GBD.No.S1469/42-01-029/2022-2023 March 16, 2023 All Agency Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Reporting and Accounting of Central Government transactions for March 2023 Please refer to Circular DGBA.GBD.No.S1422/42-01-029/2021-2022 dated February 24, 2022 advising the procedure to be followed for reporting and accounting of Central Government transactions (including CBDT, CBIC, Departmentalized Ministries and Non-Civil Ministries) at the Receiving/Nodal/Focal
Feb 28, 2023
Designation of 1 individual and 2 organisations under Section 35(1) (a) and 2(1) (m) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967 and their listing in the Fourth and First Schedule of the Act- Reg.
RBI/2022-23/183 DOR.AML.REC.105/14.06.001/2022-23 February 28, 2023 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Designation of 1 individual and 2 organisations under Section 35(1) (a) and 2(1) (m) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and their listing in the Fourth and First Schedule of the Act- Reg. In terms of Section 53 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10, 2021, “The proced
RBI/2022-23/183 DOR.AML.REC.105/14.06.001/2022-23 February 28, 2023 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Designation of 1 individual and 2 organisations under Section 35(1) (a) and 2(1) (m) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and their listing in the Fourth and First Schedule of the Act- Reg. In terms of Section 53 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10, 2021, “The proced
Feb 20, 2023
Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
RBI/2022-23/182 DOR.ACC.REC.No.104/21.07.001/2022-23 February 20, 2023 Dear Sir/ Madam, Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) Please refer to circular DOR (NBFC).CC.PD.No.109/22.10.106/2019-20 dated March 13, 2020 on the captioned subject read with paragraph 13 (iii) of Master Circular DOR.SIG.FIN.REC 1/26.03.001/2022-23 dated April 1, 2022 on Asset Reconstruction Companies. 2. It has been observed that consequent to the implementation of Ind AS, some
RBI/2022-23/182 DOR.ACC.REC.No.104/21.07.001/2022-23 February 20, 2023 Dear Sir/ Madam, Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) Please refer to circular DOR (NBFC).CC.PD.No.109/22.10.106/2019-20 dated March 13, 2020 on the captioned subject read with paragraph 13 (iii) of Master Circular DOR.SIG.FIN.REC 1/26.03.001/2022-23 dated April 1, 2022 on Asset Reconstruction Companies. 2. It has been observed that consequent to the implementation of Ind AS, some
Feb 20, 2023
Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements - Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021 - Disclosures for State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks
RBI/2022-23/181 DOR.ACC.REC.No.103/21.04.018/2022-23 February 20, 2023 Madam / Dear Sir, Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements - Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021 – Disclosures for State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks The Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements-Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021 (‘Master Direction’) are applicable to Commercial Banks and Primary Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs). They harmonize the r
RBI/2022-23/181 DOR.ACC.REC.No.103/21.04.018/2022-23 February 20, 2023 Madam / Dear Sir, Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements - Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021 – Disclosures for State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks The Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements-Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021 (‘Master Direction’) are applicable to Commercial Banks and Primary Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs). They harmonize the r
Feb 16, 2023
Introduction of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) related transaction code in NEFT and RTGS Systems
RBI/2022-23/178 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No.S1931/04-03-001/2022-23 February 16, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in NEFT and RTGS Systems Madam / Dear Sir, Introduction of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) related transaction code in NEFT and RTGS Systems Under the FCRA, 2010 (amended as on September 28, 2020), foreign contributions must be received only in the “FCRA account” of State Bank of India (SBI), Ne
RBI/2022-23/178 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No.S1931/04-03-001/2022-23 February 16, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in NEFT and RTGS Systems Madam / Dear Sir, Introduction of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) related transaction code in NEFT and RTGS Systems Under the FCRA, 2010 (amended as on September 28, 2020), foreign contributions must be received only in the “FCRA account” of State Bank of India (SBI), Ne
Feb 16, 2023
Exim Bank’s GOI-supported Line of Credit (LOC) for USD 100 million to the Government of the Republic of Maldives (GO-MDV), for financing new developmental projects and to meet spill over costs from developmental projects in Maldives already included under Lines of credit extended to GO-MDV by Exim Bank
RBI/2022-2023/179 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 23 February 16, 2023 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank’s GOI-supported Line of Credit (LOC) for USD 100 million to the Government of the Republic of Maldives (GO-MDV), for financing new developmental projects and to meet spill over costs from developmental projects in Maldives already included under Lines of credit extended to GO-MDV by Exim Bank Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has ent
RBI/2022-2023/179 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 23 February 16, 2023 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank’s GOI-supported Line of Credit (LOC) for USD 100 million to the Government of the Republic of Maldives (GO-MDV), for financing new developmental projects and to meet spill over costs from developmental projects in Maldives already included under Lines of credit extended to GO-MDV by Exim Bank Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has ent
Feb 13, 2023
Formation of new district in the State of Sikkim - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2022-23/177 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.18/02.08.001/2022-23 February 13, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Lead Banks Concerned Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Sikkim – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Sikkim, vide Gazette Notification No.50/LR&DMD/ACQ/GOS dated December 20, 2021, had notified formation of a new district in the state of Sikkim. It has been decided to assign the lead ba
RBI/2022-23/177 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.18/02.08.001/2022-23 February 13, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Lead Banks Concerned Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Sikkim – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Sikkim, vide Gazette Notification No.50/LR&DMD/ACQ/GOS dated December 20, 2021, had notified formation of a new district in the state of Sikkim. It has been decided to assign the lead ba
Feb 10, 2023
Issuance of PPIs to Foreign Nationals / Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) visiting India
RBI/2022-23/176 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S–1907/02.14.006/2022-23 February 10, 2023 All Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) Issuers (Banks and Non-banks) and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Madam / Dear Sir, Issuance of PPIs to Foreign Nationals / Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) visiting India As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated February 08, 2023, it has been decided to allow access to Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to foreign
RBI/2022-23/176 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S–1907/02.14.006/2022-23 February 10, 2023 All Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) Issuers (Banks and Non-banks) and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Madam / Dear Sir, Issuance of PPIs to Foreign Nationals / Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) visiting India As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated February 08, 2023, it has been decided to allow access to Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to foreign
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