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Apr 19, 2022
Loans and Advances - Regulatory Restrictions - NBFCs
RBI/2022-23/29 DOR.CRE.REC.No.25/03.10.001/2022-23 April 19, 2022 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam/ Dear Sir, Loans and Advances – Regulatory Restrictions - NBFCs In terms of para 3.2.2 (c) and para 3.2.3 (b) & (c) of the circular on Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs issued on October 22, 2021, certain regulatory restrictions on lending were introduced in respect of NBFCs placed in different layers. Detailed guidelines
RBI/2022-23/29 DOR.CRE.REC.No.25/03.10.001/2022-23 April 19, 2022 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam/ Dear Sir, Loans and Advances – Regulatory Restrictions - NBFCs In terms of para 3.2.2 (c) and para 3.2.3 (b) & (c) of the circular on Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs issued on October 22, 2021, certain regulatory restrictions on lending were introduced in respect of NBFCs placed in different layers. Detailed guidelines
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Apr 19, 2022
Scale Based Regulation (SBR) for NBFCs: Capital requirements for Non-Banking Finance Companies - Upper Layer (NBFC-UL)
RBI/2022-23/30 DOR.CAP.REC.No.21/21.06.201/2022-23 April 19, 2022 Dear Sir/ Madam, Scale Based Regulation (SBR) for NBFCs: Capital requirements for Non-Banking Finance Companies – Upper Layer (NBFC-UL) Please refer to the circular DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 2021 on Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs. 2. In terms of paragraph 3.2.1 (b) of the circular ibid, NBFC-UL shall maintain Common Equity Tier 1 capita
RBI/2022-23/30 DOR.CAP.REC.No.21/21.06.201/2022-23 April 19, 2022 Dear Sir/ Madam, Scale Based Regulation (SBR) for NBFCs: Capital requirements for Non-Banking Finance Companies – Upper Layer (NBFC-UL) Please refer to the circular DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 2021 on Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs. 2. In terms of paragraph 3.2.1 (b) of the circular ibid, NBFC-UL shall maintain Common Equity Tier 1 capita
Apr 19, 2022
Limits for investment in debt and sale of Credit Default Swaps by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)
RBI/2022-23/28 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 01 (revised number) April 19, 2022 To, All Authorized Persons Madam / Sir Limits for investment in debt and sale of Credit Default Swaps by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to Schedule 1 to the Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 notified, vide Notification No. FEMA. 396/2019-RB dated October 17, 2019, as amended from
RBI/2022-23/28 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 01 (revised number) April 19, 2022 To, All Authorized Persons Madam / Sir Limits for investment in debt and sale of Credit Default Swaps by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to Schedule 1 to the Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 notified, vide Notification No. FEMA. 396/2019-RB dated October 17, 2019, as amended from
Apr 19, 2022
Consolidated Circular on Opening of Current Accounts and CC/OD Accounts by Banks
RBI/2022-23/27 DOR.CRE.REC.23/21.08.008/2022-23 April 19, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Consolidated Circular on Opening of Current Accounts and CC/OD Accounts by Banks Please refer to circular DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 6, 2020 on Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline and associated circulars thereon1. The Annex consolidates all instructions/ guidelines issued on the subject till date.
RBI/2022-23/27 DOR.CRE.REC.23/21.08.008/2022-23 April 19, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Consolidated Circular on Opening of Current Accounts and CC/OD Accounts by Banks Please refer to circular DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 6, 2020 on Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline and associated circulars thereon1. The Annex consolidates all instructions/ guidelines issued on the subject till date.
Apr 19, 2022
Disclosures in Financial Statements- Notes to Accounts of NBFCs
RBI/2022-23/26 DOR.ACC.REC.No.20/21.04.018/2022-23 April 19, 2022 Dear Sir/ Madam, Disclosures in Financial Statements- Notes to Accounts of NBFCs Please refer to our circular DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 2021 on ‘Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework’ for NBFCs, which inter-alia envisages certain specific disclosures. 2. Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) are required to make disclosures in their financial statements
RBI/2022-23/26 DOR.ACC.REC.No.20/21.04.018/2022-23 April 19, 2022 Dear Sir/ Madam, Disclosures in Financial Statements- Notes to Accounts of NBFCs Please refer to our circular DOR.CRE.REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 2021 on ‘Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework’ for NBFCs, which inter-alia envisages certain specific disclosures. 2. Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) are required to make disclosures in their financial statements
Apr 18, 2022
Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
RBI/2022-23/25 DOR.LRG.REC.19/21.04.098/2022-23 April 18, 2022 Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Please refer to our circular DOR.BP.BC.No.65/21.04.098/2019-20 dated April 17, 2020 on Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR). 2. In terms of the circular ibid, the assets allowed as Level 1 High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLAs) for the purpose of computing the LCR, inter alia, incl
RBI/2022-23/25 DOR.LRG.REC.19/21.04.098/2022-23 April 18, 2022 Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Please refer to our circular DOR.BP.BC.No.65/21.04.098/2019-20 dated April 17, 2020 on Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR). 2. In terms of the circular ibid, the assets allowed as Level 1 High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLAs) for the purpose of computing the LCR, inter alia, incl
Apr 11, 2022
Compliance Function and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) - NBFCs
RBI/2022-23/24 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.01/11.01.005/2022-23 April 11, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam / Dear Sir, Compliance Function and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) - NBFCs Please refer to the Reserve Bank’s guidelines on ‘Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs’ issued vide Circular Ref.DOR.CRE. REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 20211. As in
RBI/2022-23/24 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.01/11.01.005/2022-23 April 11, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam / Dear Sir, Compliance Function and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) - NBFCs Please refer to the Reserve Bank’s guidelines on ‘Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs’ issued vide Circular Ref.DOR.CRE. REC.No.60/03.10.001/2021-22 dated October 22, 20211. As in
Apr 08, 2022
Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
RBI/2022-23/23 DOR.RET.REC.15/12.01.001/2022-23 April 08, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks)Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments BanksPrimary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) Madam/Sir, Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.02.001/2018-19 dated December 05,
RBI/2022-23/23 DOR.RET.REC.15/12.01.001/2022-23 April 08, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks)Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments BanksPrimary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) Madam/Sir, Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.02.001/2018-19 dated December 05,
Apr 08, 2022
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Review of SLR holdings in HTM category
RBI/2022-23/21 DOR.MRG.REC.14/21.04.141/2022-23 April 08, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Review of SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to paragraph 4 of Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies of the Monetary Policy Statement, 2022-23 dated April 08, 2022 and Section 6(iv)(a) of Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 dated August 25, 2021. 2. At present, banks have been granted a
RBI/2022-23/21 DOR.MRG.REC.14/21.04.141/2022-23 April 08, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Review of SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to paragraph 4 of Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies of the Monetary Policy Statement, 2022-23 dated April 08, 2022 and Section 6(iv)(a) of Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 dated August 25, 2021. 2. At present, banks have been granted a
Apr 08, 2022
Individual Housing Loans - Rationalisation of Risk Weights
RBI/2022-23/20 DOR.CRE.REC.13/08.12.015/2022-23 April 8, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Dear Sir, Individual Housing Loans – Rationalisation of Risk Weights Please refer to circular DOR.No.BP.BC.24/08.12.015/2020-21 dated October 16, 2020 on rationalization of risk weights on Individual Housing Loans in terms of which risk weights were rationalised irrespective of the amount, for all new housing loans s
RBI/2022-23/20 DOR.CRE.REC.13/08.12.015/2022-23 April 8, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Dear Sir, Individual Housing Loans – Rationalisation of Risk Weights Please refer to circular DOR.No.BP.BC.24/08.12.015/2020-21 dated October 16, 2020 on rationalization of risk weights on Individual Housing Loans in terms of which risk weights were rationalised irrespective of the amount, for all new housing loans s
Apr 07, 2022
Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)
RBI/2022-23/19 DOR.AUT.REC.12/22.01.001/2022-23 April 7, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks & Payments Banks) Dear Sir / Madam, Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs) In recent times, digital banking has emerged as the preferred banking service delivery channel in the country along with ‘brick and mortar’ banking outlets. Reserve Bank has been taking progressive measures to improve availability of digital i
RBI/2022-23/19 DOR.AUT.REC.12/22.01.001/2022-23 April 7, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks & Payments Banks) Dear Sir / Madam, Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs) In recent times, digital banking has emerged as the preferred banking service delivery channel in the country along with ‘brick and mortar’ banking outlets. Reserve Bank has been taking progressive measures to improve availability of digital i
Apr 04, 2022
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment in two entries
RBI/2022-23/18 DOR.AML.REC.11/14.06.001/2022-23 April 04, 2022 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment in two entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10 , 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms
RBI/2022-23/18 DOR.AML.REC.11/14.06.001/2022-23 April 04, 2022 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment in two entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10 , 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms
Mar 31, 2022
withdrawn
Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment
RBI/2021-22/191 DOR.MRG.REC.98/21.04.141/2021-22 March 31, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment Please refer to the Master Direction DOR.MRG.42/21.04.141/2021-22 dated August 25, 2021 – ‘Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021’ (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Direction’). 2. In terms of
RBI/2021-22/191 DOR.MRG.REC.98/21.04.141/2021-22 March 31, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment Please refer to the Master Direction DOR.MRG.42/21.04.141/2021-22 dated August 25, 2021 – ‘Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021’ (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Direction’). 2. In terms of
Mar 31, 2022
Cassette - Swaps in ATMs
RBI/2021-22/190 DCM (Plg.) No.S 1117/10.25.007/2021-22 March 31, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Cassette - Swaps in ATMs Please refer to the circulars RBI/2017-18/162/ DCM (Plg.) No. 3641/10.25.007/2017-18 dated April 12, 2018 and RBI/2021-22/71/ DCM (Plg.) No.S39/10.25.007/2021-22 dated July 12, 2021 on the captioned subject wherein banks were advised to consider using lockable cassettes in their ATMs which
RBI/2021-22/190 DCM (Plg.) No.S 1117/10.25.007/2021-22 March 31, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Cassette - Swaps in ATMs Please refer to the circulars RBI/2017-18/162/ DCM (Plg.) No. 3641/10.25.007/2017-18 dated April 12, 2018 and RBI/2021-22/71/ DCM (Plg.) No.S39/10.25.007/2021-22 dated July 12, 2021 on the captioned subject wherein banks were advised to consider using lockable cassettes in their ATMs which
Mar 31, 2022
Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts - Amendments to Prudential Guidelines
RBI/2021-22/189 DOR.CAP.REC.No.97/21.06.201/2021-22 March 31, 2022 Dear Sir/ Madam, Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts - Amendments to Prudential Guidelines The Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Act, 2020 (hereafter referred to as “the Act”), has been notified by the Government of India vide Gazette Notification No. S.O. 3463(E) dated October 1, 2020. The Act provides a legal framework for enforceability of bilateral netting of qualifi
RBI/2021-22/189 DOR.CAP.REC.No.97/21.06.201/2021-22 March 31, 2022 Dear Sir/ Madam, Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts - Amendments to Prudential Guidelines The Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Act, 2020 (hereafter referred to as “the Act”), has been notified by the Government of India vide Gazette Notification No. S.O. 3463(E) dated October 1, 2020. The Act provides a legal framework for enforceability of bilateral netting of qualifi
Mar 28, 2022
Special Clearing operations on March 31, 2022
RBI/2021-2022/188 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No./S1769/03-01-002/2021-22 March 28, 2022 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks / Local Area Banks / Payment Banks / Small Finance Banks / National Payments Corporation of India Madam / Dear Sir, Special Clearing operations on March 31, 2022 A reference is invite
RBI/2021-2022/188 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No./S1769/03-01-002/2021-22 March 28, 2022 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks / Local Area Banks / Payment Banks / Small Finance Banks / National Payments Corporation of India Madam / Dear Sir, Special Clearing operations on March 31, 2022 A reference is invite
Mar 25, 2022
Framework for Geo-tagging of Payment System Touch Points
RBI/2021-22/187 CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.S1738/06-08-018/2021-2022 March 25, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Banks and Non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs) Madam / Dear Sir, Framework for Geo-tagging of Payment System Touch Points To facilitate nuanced spread of acceptance infrastructure and inclusive access to digital payments, the Monetary Policy Statement 2020-21 on October 08, 2021 had announced that a framework for geo-tagging of physi
RBI/2021-22/187 CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.S1738/06-08-018/2021-2022 March 25, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Banks and Non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs) Madam / Dear Sir, Framework for Geo-tagging of Payment System Touch Points To facilitate nuanced spread of acceptance infrastructure and inclusive access to digital payments, the Monetary Policy Statement 2020-21 on October 08, 2021 had announced that a framework for geo-tagging of physi
Mar 24, 2022
Annual Closing of Government Accounts - Transactions of Central / State Governments - Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2021-22)
RBI/2021-2022/186 CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S1595/42-01-029/2021-2022 March 24, 2022 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Annual Closing of Government Accounts – Transactions of Central / State Governments – Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2021-22) All government transactions done by agency banks for Financial Year 2021-22 must be accounted for within the same financial year. Accordingly, the following arrangements are put in place to report and account for Governm
RBI/2021-2022/186 CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S1595/42-01-029/2021-2022 March 24, 2022 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Annual Closing of Government Accounts – Transactions of Central / State Governments – Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2021-22) All government transactions done by agency banks for Financial Year 2021-22 must be accounted for within the same financial year. Accordingly, the following arrangements are put in place to report and account for Governm
Mar 23, 2022
withdrawn
Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment
RBI/2021-22/185 DOR.MRG.REC.96/21.04.141/2021-22 March 23, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment Please refer to the Master Direction DOR.MRG.42/21.04.141/2021-22 dated August 25, 2021 – ‘Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021’ (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Direction’). 2. The Master D
RBI/2021-22/185 DOR.MRG.REC.96/21.04.141/2021-22 March 23, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment Please refer to the Master Direction DOR.MRG.42/21.04.141/2021-22 dated August 25, 2021 – ‘Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021’ (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Direction’). 2. The Master D
Mar 23, 2022
Formation of new district in the State of Meghalaya - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2021-22/184 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.18/02.08.001/2021-22 March 23, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Meghalaya – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Meghalaya vide Gazette Notification No.HPL.84/2021/253 dated November 09, 2021 had notified formation of a new district in the State of Meghalaya. It has been decided to assign the lead bank respo
RBI/2021-22/184 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.18/02.08.001/2021-22 March 23, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Meghalaya – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Meghalaya vide Gazette Notification No.HPL.84/2021/253 dated November 09, 2021 had notified formation of a new district in the State of Meghalaya. It has been decided to assign the lead bank respo
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