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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
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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
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