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Nov 23, 2020
Establishment of Branch Office (BO) / Liaison Office (LO) / Project Office (PO) or any other place of business in India by foreign law firms
RBI/2020-21/69A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 07 November 23, 2020 To, All Category - I Authorized Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Establishment of Branch Office (BO) / Liaison Office (LO) / Project Office (PO) or any other place of business in India by foreign law firms Attention of the Authorised Dealer (AD - Category I) banks is invited to AP (DIR Series) Circular No. 23 dated October 29, 2015, on the above issue advising that no fresh permissions/ renewal of permission sh
RBI/2020-21/69A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 07 November 23, 2020 To, All Category - I Authorized Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Establishment of Branch Office (BO) / Liaison Office (LO) / Project Office (PO) or any other place of business in India by foreign law firms Attention of the Authorised Dealer (AD - Category I) banks is invited to AP (DIR Series) Circular No. 23 dated October 29, 2015, on the above issue advising that no fresh permissions/ renewal of permission sh
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Nov 17, 2020
Maintenance of Escrow Account with a Scheduled Commercial Bank
RBI/2020-21/68 DPSS.CO.PD.No.660/02.14.008/2020-21 November 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks / Authorised Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers / Payment Aggregators / Payment System Providers / System Participants Madam / Dear Sir, Maintenance of Escrow Account with a Scheduled Commercial Bank A reference is invited to the instructions issued by Reserve Bank of India vide (a) DPSS.CO.PD.No.1164/02.14.006/2017-18 dated October 11, 2017 (updated as on February 28,
RBI/2020-21/68 DPSS.CO.PD.No.660/02.14.008/2020-21 November 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks / Authorised Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers / Payment Aggregators / Payment System Providers / System Participants Madam / Dear Sir, Maintenance of Escrow Account with a Scheduled Commercial Bank A reference is invited to the instructions issued by Reserve Bank of India vide (a) DPSS.CO.PD.No.1164/02.14.006/2017-18 dated October 11, 2017 (updated as on February 28,
Nov 17, 2020
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA)- Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999
RBI/2020-21/67 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 06 November 17, 2020 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA)- Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999 The attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to paragraph 3 of the Master Direction on “Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999”, in terms of which the powers to compound certain contraventions of Notifications FEMA 2
RBI/2020-21/67 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 06 November 17, 2020 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA)- Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999 The attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to paragraph 3 of the Master Direction on “Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999”, in terms of which the powers to compound certain contraventions of Notifications FEMA 2
Nov 13, 2020
Discontinuation of Returns/Reports under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
RBI/2020-21/66A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 05 November 13, 2020 To All Authorised Persons Madam/Sir Discontinuation of Returns/Reports under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 The attention of Authorised Persons is invited to the Master Direction - Reporting under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 dated January 01, 2016, as amended from time to time, and other reporting related instructions issued by the Reserve Bank of India. 2. With a view to improve the ea
RBI/2020-21/66A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 05 November 13, 2020 To All Authorised Persons Madam/Sir Discontinuation of Returns/Reports under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 The attention of Authorised Persons is invited to the Master Direction - Reporting under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 dated January 01, 2016, as amended from time to time, and other reporting related instructions issued by the Reserve Bank of India. 2. With a view to improve the ea
Nov 13, 2020
Formation of new district in the State of Nagaland - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2020-21/65 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.09/02.08.001/2020-21 November 13, 2020 The Chairmen / Managing Directors & Chief Executive Officers All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Nagaland – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Nagaland vide Gazette Notification No.GAB-6/ZBTO/67/2009 dated December 21, 2017 had notified the formation of new district in the State of Nagaland followed by related notifications dated July
RBI/2020-21/65 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.09/02.08.001/2020-21 November 13, 2020 The Chairmen / Managing Directors & Chief Executive Officers All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Nagaland – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Nagaland vide Gazette Notification No.GAB-6/ZBTO/67/2009 dated December 21, 2017 had notified the formation of new district in the State of Nagaland followed by related notifications dated July
Nov 05, 2020
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.10 million to the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua
RBI/2020-2021/64 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 04 November 05, 2020 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.10 million to the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated June 12, 2020 with the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit
RBI/2020-2021/64 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 04 November 05, 2020 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.10 million to the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated June 12, 2020 with the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit
Nov 05, 2020
Co-Lending by Banks and NBFCs to Priority Sector
RBI/2020-21/63 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.8/04.09.01/2020-21 November 05, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding SFBs, RRBs, UCBs and LABs)All Registered Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Co-Lending by Banks and NBFCs to Priority Sector Please refer to the circular FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.08/04.09.01/2018-19 dated September 21, 2018 on co-origination of loans by banks an
RBI/2020-21/63 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.8/04.09.01/2020-21 November 05, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding SFBs, RRBs, UCBs and LABs)All Registered Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Co-Lending by Banks and NBFCs to Priority Sector Please refer to the circular FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.08/04.09.01/2018-19 dated September 21, 2018 on co-origination of loans by banks an
Nov 02, 2020
Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline
RBI/2020-21/62 DOR.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2020-21 November 02, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam / Dear 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. 2. In this connection, a reference is invited to Para 4 of the circular referred to above, wherein the banks were advised that in respect of existing current and CC/OD a
RBI/2020-21/62 DOR.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2020-21 November 02, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam / Dear 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. 2. In this connection, a reference is invited to Para 4 of the circular referred to above, wherein the banks were advised that in respect of existing current and CC/OD a
Oct 27, 2020
Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and simple interest for six months to borrowers in specified loan accounts (1.3.2020 to 31.8.2020)
RBI/2020-21/61DOR.No.BP.BC.26/21.04.048/2020-21 October 26, 2020 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, Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and s
RBI/2020-21/61DOR.No.BP.BC.26/21.04.048/2020-21 October 26, 2020 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, Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and s
Oct 23, 2020
Foreign Exchange Management (Margin for Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2020
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (Financial Markets Regulation Department) (CENTRAL OFFICE) NOTIFICATION Mumbai, the 23rd October, 2020 Foreign Exchange Management (Margin for Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2020 No. FEMA.399/RB-2020.– In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (h) of sub-section (2) of Section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999), the Reserve Bank makes the following regulations, to promote orderly development and maintenance of fo
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (Financial Markets Regulation Department) (CENTRAL OFFICE) NOTIFICATION Mumbai, the 23rd October, 2020 Foreign Exchange Management (Margin for Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2020 No. FEMA.399/RB-2020.– In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (h) of sub-section (2) of Section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999), the Reserve Bank makes the following regulations, to promote orderly development and maintenance of fo
Oct 22, 2020
Review of regulatory framework for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs)
RBI/2020-21/60 DOR.NBFC (HFC).CC.No.118/03.10.136/2020-21 October 22, 2020 To, Housing Finance Companies Madam/ Dear Sir, Review of regulatory framework for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) Please refer to the Bank’s Press Release No.2019-20/419 dated August 13, 2019 and draft regulatory framework placed in public domain on June 17, 2020 seeking comments from stakeholders. Based on the examination of the inputs received, it has been decided to issue the revised regula
RBI/2020-21/60 DOR.NBFC (HFC).CC.No.118/03.10.136/2020-21 October 22, 2020 To, Housing Finance Companies Madam/ Dear Sir, Review of regulatory framework for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) Please refer to the Bank’s Press Release No.2019-20/419 dated August 13, 2019 and draft regulatory framework placed in public domain on June 17, 2020 seeking comments from stakeholders. Based on the examination of the inputs received, it has been decided to issue the revised regula
Oct 22, 2020
Digital Payment Transactions - Streamlining QR Code infrastructure
RBI/2020-21/59DPSS.CO.PD.No.497/02.14.003/2020-21 October 22, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Operators (Banks and Non-banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Digital Payment Transactions – Streamlining QR Code infrastructure As you are aware, Reserve Bank had constituted a Committee (Chairperson : Prof Deepak Phatak) to review the current system of Quick Response (QR) Codes in India and suggest measures for moving towards in
RBI/2020-21/59DPSS.CO.PD.No.497/02.14.003/2020-21 October 22, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Operators (Banks and Non-banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Digital Payment Transactions – Streamlining QR Code infrastructure As you are aware, Reserve Bank had constituted a Committee (Chairperson : Prof Deepak Phatak) to review the current system of Quick Response (QR) Codes in India and suggest measures for moving towards in
Oct 22, 2020
Framework for Recognition of a Self-Regulatory Organisation for Payment System Operators
RBI/2020-21/58 DPSS.CO.PD.No.503/02.12.004/2020-21 October 22, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAuthorised Payment System Operators (Banks and Non-banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Framework for Recognition of a Self-Regulatory Organisation for Payment System Operators Industry self-governance helps in industry-wide smooth operations and ecosystem development. Reserve Bank of India’s Payment and Settlement Systems Vision 2019-21, therefore, envisa
RBI/2020-21/58 DPSS.CO.PD.No.503/02.12.004/2020-21 October 22, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAuthorised Payment System Operators (Banks and Non-banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Framework for Recognition of a Self-Regulatory Organisation for Payment System Operators Industry self-governance helps in industry-wide smooth operations and ecosystem development. Reserve Bank of India’s Payment and Settlement Systems Vision 2019-21, therefore, envisa
Oct 20, 2020
Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RBI/2020-21/57 DOR.CO RRB.No.25/31.04.002/2020-21 October 20, 2020 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) We advise that the names of ten amalgamated Regional Rural Banks have been included and names of 21 erstwhile Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) have been excluded to/from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, respectively, by Notif
RBI/2020-21/57 DOR.CO RRB.No.25/31.04.002/2020-21 October 20, 2020 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) We advise that the names of ten amalgamated Regional Rural Banks have been included and names of 21 erstwhile Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) have been excluded to/from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, respectively, by Notif
Oct 16, 2020
Individual Housing Loans - Rationalisation of Risk Weights
RBI/2020-21/56 DOR.No.BP.BC.24/08.12.015/2020-21 October 16, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Small Finance Banks, Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Individual Housing Loans – Rationalisation of Risk Weights Please refer to paragraph 6 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 9, 2020 on rationalization of@@NBSP@@ risk weights on Individual Housing Loans. 2. In terms of circular No. DBR.BP.
RBI/2020-21/56 DOR.No.BP.BC.24/08.12.015/2020-21 October 16, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Small Finance Banks, Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Individual Housing Loans – Rationalisation of Risk Weights Please refer to paragraph 6 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 9, 2020 on rationalization of@@NBSP@@ risk weights on Individual Housing Loans. 2. In terms of circular No. DBR.BP.
Oct 13, 2020
Submission of returns under Section 31 (read with section 56) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Extension of time
RBI/2020-2021/55 DoR(PCB). BPD.Cir No.4/12.05.001/2020-21 October 13, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks,All State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Submission of returns under Section 31 (read with section 56) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Extension of time Please refer to our circular DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.2/12.05.001/2020-21 dated August 26, 2020 issued to a
RBI/2020-2021/55 DoR(PCB). BPD.Cir No.4/12.05.001/2020-21 October 13, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks,All State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Submission of returns under Section 31 (read with section 56) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Extension of time Please refer to our circular DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.2/12.05.001/2020-21 dated August 26, 2020 issued to a
Oct 12, 2020
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SLR holdings in HTM category
RBI/2020-2021/54 DoR.No.BP.BC.22/21.04.141/2020-21 October 12, 2020 All Commercial Banks Madam/ Sir, SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to paragraph 2 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of the Monetary Policy Statement, 2020-21 dated October 9, 2020 and our circular DoR.No.BP.BC.9/21.04.141/2020-21 dated September 1, 2020 on the above subject. 2. Banks are permitted to exceed the limit of 25 per cent of the total investments under Held to Mat
RBI/2020-2021/54 DoR.No.BP.BC.22/21.04.141/2020-21 October 12, 2020 All Commercial Banks Madam/ Sir, SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to paragraph 2 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of the Monetary Policy Statement, 2020-21 dated October 9, 2020 and our circular DoR.No.BP.BC.9/21.04.141/2020-21 dated September 1, 2020 on the above subject. 2. Banks are permitted to exceed the limit of 25 per cent of the total investments under Held to Mat
Oct 12, 2020
Regulatory Retail Portfolio - Revised Limit for Risk Weight
RBI/2020-21/53DOR.No.BP.BC.23/21.06.201/2020-21 October 12, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Small Finance Banks,Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Regulatory Retail Portfolio – Revised Limit for Risk Weight Please refer to paragraph 5 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 9, 2020 on the limit for regulatory retail portfolio. 2. In terms of para 5.9 on “Claims included in the Regulatory
RBI/2020-21/53DOR.No.BP.BC.23/21.06.201/2020-21 October 12, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Small Finance Banks,Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Regulatory Retail Portfolio – Revised Limit for Risk Weight Please refer to paragraph 5 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 9, 2020 on the limit for regulatory retail portfolio. 2. In terms of para 5.9 on “Claims included in the Regulatory
Oct 09, 2020
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) 2020-21- Series VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
RBI/2020-2021/52 IDMD.CDD.No.730/14.04.050/2020-21 October 9, 2020 The Chairman& Managing DirectorAll Scheduled Commercial Banks,(Excluding RRBs)Designated Post OfficesStock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.(SHCIL)National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. & Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) 2020-21- Series VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII Government of India has vide its Notification No F.No4.(4)-B (W&M)/2020 dated October 9,
RBI/2020-2021/52 IDMD.CDD.No.730/14.04.050/2020-21 October 9, 2020 The Chairman& Managing DirectorAll Scheduled Commercial Banks,(Excluding RRBs)Designated Post OfficesStock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.(SHCIL)National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. & Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) 2020-21- Series VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII Government of India has vide its Notification No F.No4.(4)-B (W&M)/2020 dated October 9,
Oct 09, 2020
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/2020-2021/51 DOR.AML.BC.No.21/14.06.001/2020-21 October 09, 2020 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 April 20, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in
RBI/2020-2021/51 DOR.AML.BC.No.21/14.06.001/2020-21 October 09, 2020 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 April 20, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in
Oct 09, 2020
Export Data Processing and Monitoring System (EDPMS) Module for ‘Caution/De-caution Listing of Exporters’ - Review
RBI/2020-2021/50 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.03 October 09, 2020 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Export Data Processing and Monitoring System (EDPMS) Module for ‘Caution/De-caution Listing of Exporters’ - Review Please refer to Para 4 of Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies issued on October 9, 2020. In this connection, attention of Authorised Dealer Category – I banks (AD banks) is invited to Para 3.1 of the APDIR Circular No. 7
RBI/2020-2021/50 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.03 October 09, 2020 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Export Data Processing and Monitoring System (EDPMS) Module for ‘Caution/De-caution Listing of Exporters’ - Review Please refer to Para 4 of Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies issued on October 9, 2020. In this connection, attention of Authorised Dealer Category – I banks (AD banks) is invited to Para 3.1 of the APDIR Circular No. 7
Oct 08, 2020
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 310 million to the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe
RBI/2020-2021/49 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.02 October 08, 2020 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 310 million to the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 24, 2020 with the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (L
RBI/2020-2021/49 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.02 October 08, 2020 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 310 million to the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 24, 2020 with the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (L
Oct 07, 2020
Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs - Co-operative banks
RBI/2020-21/48 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir No.3/13.05.001/2020-21 October 7, 2020 The Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksAll State Co-operative BanksAll District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs – Co-operative banks Government of India, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) had announced the ‘Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs 2018’ on November 2, 2018 for Schedule
RBI/2020-21/48 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir No.3/13.05.001/2020-21 October 7, 2020 The Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksAll State Co-operative BanksAll District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs – Co-operative banks Government of India, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) had announced the ‘Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs 2018’ on November 2, 2018 for Schedule
Sep 30, 2020
Exclusion of “Syndicate Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company
RBI/2020-21/47 DOR.No.Ret.BC.20/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Syndicate Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Syndicate Bank” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since it has ceased to carry on banking business with effect from April 01, 2020 vide Notification DOR.No.Ret.
RBI/2020-21/47 DOR.No.Ret.BC.20/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Syndicate Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Syndicate Bank” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since it has ceased to carry on banking business with effect from April 01, 2020 vide Notification DOR.No.Ret.
Sep 30, 2020
Exclusion of “Oriental Bank of Commerce” and “United Bank of India” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company
RBI/2020-21/46 DOR.No.Ret.BC.19/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Oriental Bank of Commerce” and “United Bank of India” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Oriental Bank of Commerce” and “United Bank of India” have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since they have ceased to carry o
RBI/2020-21/46 DOR.No.Ret.BC.19/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Oriental Bank of Commerce” and “United Bank of India” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Oriental Bank of Commerce” and “United Bank of India” have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since they have ceased to carry o
Sep 30, 2020
Exclusion of “Andhra Bank” and “Corporation Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company
RBI/2020-21/45 DOR.No.Ret.BC.18/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Andhra Bank” and “Corporation Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Andhra Bank” and “Corporation Bank” have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since they have ceased to carry on banking business with effect from
RBI/2020-21/45 DOR.No.Ret.BC.18/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Andhra Bank” and “Corporation Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Andhra Bank” and “Corporation Bank” have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since they have ceased to carry on banking business with effect from
Sep 30, 2020
Exclusion of “Allahabad Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company
RBI/2020-21/44 DOR.No.Ret.BC.17/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Allahabad Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Allahabad Bank” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since it has ceased to carry on banking business with effect from April 01, 2020 vide Notification DOR.No.Ret.
RBI/2020-21/44 DOR.No.Ret.BC.17/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Allahabad Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Allahabad Bank” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since it has ceased to carry on banking business with effect from April 01, 2020 vide Notification DOR.No.Ret.
Sep 29, 2020
Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)
RBI/2020-21/43 DOR.BP.BC.No.16/21.04.098/2020-21 September 29, 2020 All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks and Payments Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) Please refer to our@@NBSP@@circular DOR.BP.BC.No.46/21.04.098/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020@@NBSP@@on Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) guidelines. 2. In view of the continued uncertainty on account of COVID-19, on a review
RBI/2020-21/43 DOR.BP.BC.No.16/21.04.098/2020-21 September 29, 2020 All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks and Payments Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) Please refer to our@@NBSP@@circular DOR.BP.BC.No.46/21.04.098/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020@@NBSP@@on Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) guidelines. 2. In view of the continued uncertainty on account of COVID-19, on a review
Sep 29, 2020
Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements
RBI/2020-21/42DOR.BP.BC.No15/21.06.201/2020-21 September 29, 2020 All Commercial Banks (Excluding Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements Please refer to circular DOR.BP.BC.No.45/21.06.201/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 on ‘Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements’. 2. In view of the continuing stress on account of COVID-19, it has been decided to de
RBI/2020-21/42DOR.BP.BC.No15/21.06.201/2020-21 September 29, 2020 All Commercial Banks (Excluding Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements Please refer to circular DOR.BP.BC.No.45/21.06.201/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 on ‘Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements’. 2. In view of the continuing stress on account of COVID-19, it has been decided to de
Sep 25, 2020
Positive Pay System for Cheque Truncation System
RBI/2020-21/41 DPSS.CO.RPPD.No.309/04.07.005/2020-21 September 25, 2020 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, Positive Pay System for Cheque Truncation System Please refer to the
RBI/2020-21/41 DPSS.CO.RPPD.No.309/04.07.005/2020-21 September 25, 2020 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, Positive Pay System for Cheque Truncation System Please refer to the
Sep 25, 2020
Formation of new districts in the State of Arunachal Pradesh - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2020-21/40 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.07/02.08.001/2020-21 September 25, 2020 The Chairmen / Managing Directors & Chief Executive Officers All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new districts in the State of Arunachal Pradesh – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Arunachal Pradesh vide Gazette Notification G.O. No.577 dated December 04, 2017 and G.O. No.433 dated October 05, 2018 had notified the formation of new districts in the State of Aru
RBI/2020-21/40 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.07/02.08.001/2020-21 September 25, 2020 The Chairmen / Managing Directors & Chief Executive Officers All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new districts in the State of Arunachal Pradesh – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Arunachal Pradesh vide Gazette Notification G.O. No.577 dated December 04, 2017 and G.O. No.433 dated October 05, 2018 had notified the formation of new districts in the State of Aru
Sep 17, 2020
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 215.68 million to the Government of the Republic of Malawi
RBI/2020-2021/38 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.01 September 17, 2020 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 215.68 million to the Government of the Republic of Malawi Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated June 12, 2020 with the Government of the Republic of Malawi, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC)
RBI/2020-2021/38 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.01 September 17, 2020 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 215.68 million to the Government of the Republic of Malawi Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated June 12, 2020 with the Government of the Republic of Malawi, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC)
Sep 14, 2020
Automation of Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning processes in banks
RBI/2020-21/37 Ref. No. DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.03/11.01.005/2020-21 September 14, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) andAll Small Finance Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Automation of Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning processes in banks We invite a reference to our circular DBS.CO.PPD.No.1950/11.01.005/2011-12 dated August 04, 2011, in terms of which banks were advised, inter alia, to
RBI/2020-21/37 Ref. No. DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.03/11.01.005/2020-21 September 14, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) andAll Small Finance Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Automation of Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning processes in banks We invite a reference to our circular DBS.CO.PPD.No.1950/11.01.005/2011-12 dated August 04, 2011, in terms of which banks were advised, inter alia, to
Sep 11, 2020
Compliance functions in banks and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
RBI/2020-21/35 Ref. No. DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.02/11.01.005/2020-21 September 11, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks and All Small Finance Banks and Payment Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Compliance functions in banks and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Please refer to the guidelines on compliance functions vide our circulars DBS.CO.PP.BC.6/11.01.005/2006-07 dated April 20,
RBI/2020-21/35 Ref. No. DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.02/11.01.005/2020-21 September 11, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks and All Small Finance Banks and Payment Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Compliance functions in banks and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Please refer to the guidelines on compliance functions vide our circulars DBS.CO.PP.BC.6/11.01.005/2006-07 dated April 20,
Sep 11, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates to UNSC’s 1267/1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Amendment to 11 entries (10 Individuals and one entry in Entities and Groups)
RBI/2020-21/36 DOR.AML.BC.No.14/14.06.001/2020-21 September 11, 2020 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 to 11 entries (10 Individuals and one entry in Entities and Groups) Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on April 20, 2020, in terms o
RBI/2020-21/36 DOR.AML.BC.No.14/14.06.001/2020-21 September 11, 2020 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 to 11 entries (10 Individuals and one entry in Entities and Groups) Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on April 20, 2020, in terms o
Sep 07, 2020
Resolution Framework for COVID-19-related Stress - Financial Parameters
RBI/2020-21/34DOR.No.BP.BC/13/21.04.048/2020-21 September 7, 2020 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 BanksAll All-India Financial InstitutionsAll Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Resolution Framework for COVID-19-related Stress – Financial Parameters Please refer
RBI/2020-21/34DOR.No.BP.BC/13/21.04.048/2020-21 September 7, 2020 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 BanksAll All-India Financial InstitutionsAll Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Resolution Framework for COVID-19-related Stress – Financial Parameters Please refer
Sep 05, 2020
Long Form Audit Report (LFAR) - Review
RBI/2020-21/33 Ref.No.DOS.CO.PPG./SEC.01/11.01.005/2020-21 September 05, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks and All Payment Banks Madam /Dear Sir, Long Form Audit Report (LFAR) - Review Please refer to RBI circular No. DBS.CO.PP.BC.11/11.01.005/2001-2002 dated April 17, 2002 on revision of Long Form Audit Report (LFAR). 2. Keeping in view the large
RBI/2020-21/33 Ref.No.DOS.CO.PPG./SEC.01/11.01.005/2020-21 September 05, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks and All Payment Banks Madam /Dear Sir, Long Form Audit Report (LFAR) - Review Please refer to RBI circular No. DBS.CO.PP.BC.11/11.01.005/2001-2002 dated April 17, 2002 on revision of Long Form Audit Report (LFAR). 2. Keeping in view the large
Sep 03, 2020
Exclusion of “Westpac Banking Corporation” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2020-21/30 DOR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.07.150/2020-21 September 03, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Westpac Banking Corporation” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Westpac Banking Corporation” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DOR.IBD.No.99/23.13.138/2020-21 dated July 18, 2020, which is published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) dated Au
RBI/2020-21/30 DOR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.07.150/2020-21 September 03, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Westpac Banking Corporation” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Westpac Banking Corporation” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DOR.IBD.No.99/23.13.138/2020-21 dated July 18, 2020, which is published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) dated Au
Sep 03, 2020
Cessation of “Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
RBI/2020-21/32 DOR.No.Ret.BC.12/12.07.150/2020-21 September 03, 2020 All Banks Dear Sir/Madam Cessation of “Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 with effect from July 28, 2020 vide Notification DOR.NBD.No.144/1
RBI/2020-21/32 DOR.No.Ret.BC.12/12.07.150/2020-21 September 03, 2020 All Banks Dear Sir/Madam Cessation of “Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 with effect from July 28, 2020 vide Notification DOR.NBD.No.144/1
Sep 03, 2020
Cessation of “Westpac Banking Corporation” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
RBI/2020-21/31 DOR.No.Ret.BC.11/12.07.150/2020-21 September 03, 2020 All Banks Dear Sir/Madam Cessation of “Westpac Banking Corporation” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “Westpac Banking Corporation” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DOR.IBD.No.100/23.13.138/2020-21 dated July 18, 2020, which is publishe
RBI/2020-21/31 DOR.No.Ret.BC.11/12.07.150/2020-21 September 03, 2020 All Banks Dear Sir/Madam Cessation of “Westpac Banking Corporation” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “Westpac Banking Corporation” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DOR.IBD.No.100/23.13.138/2020-21 dated July 18, 2020, which is publishe
Sep 01, 2020
withdrawn
SLR holdings in HTM category (Amended)
RBI/2020-21/29 DoR.No.BP.BC.9/21.04.141/2020-21 September 1, 2020 All Commercial Banks Dear Sir, SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to our circulars DBR.No.BP.BC.6/21.04.141/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 read with DBR.No.BP.BC.65/21.04.141/2015-16 dated December 10, 2015 and DBR.No.Ret.BC.90/12.02.001/2017-18 dated October 4, 2017 on the subject. 2. Currently, banks are permitted to exceed the limit of 25 per cent of the total investments under Held to Maturity (H
RBI/2020-21/29 DoR.No.BP.BC.9/21.04.141/2020-21 September 1, 2020 All Commercial Banks Dear Sir, SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to our circulars DBR.No.BP.BC.6/21.04.141/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 read with DBR.No.BP.BC.65/21.04.141/2015-16 dated December 10, 2015 and DBR.No.Ret.BC.90/12.02.001/2017-18 dated October 4, 2017 on the subject. 2. Currently, banks are permitted to exceed the limit of 25 per cent of the total investments under Held to Maturity (H
Aug 26, 2020
Submission of returns under Section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Extension of time
RBI/2020-21/28 DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.2/12.05.001/2020-21 August 26, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear 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 the Act [as amended by the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020], accounts and balance-sheet referred to in sec
RBI/2020-21/28 DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.2/12.05.001/2020-21 August 26, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear 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 the Act [as amended by the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020], accounts and balance-sheet referred to in sec
Aug 21, 2020
Ad-hoc/Short Review/Renewal of Credit Facilities
RBI/2020-21/27 DoS.CO.PPG.BC.1/11.01.005/2020-21 August 21, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Urban Cooperative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Ad-hoc/Short Review/Renewal of Credit Facilities In terms of circular DBOD.No.BP.(SC).BC.98/21.04.103/99 dated October 7, 1999 on Risk Management System in Banks, Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) are required to put in place a board approved credit policy, which, inter alia, should prescri
RBI/2020-21/27 DoS.CO.PPG.BC.1/11.01.005/2020-21 August 21, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Urban Cooperative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Ad-hoc/Short Review/Renewal of Credit Facilities In terms of circular DBOD.No.BP.(SC).BC.98/21.04.103/99 dated October 7, 1999 on Risk Management System in Banks, Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) are required to put in place a board approved credit policy, which, inter alia, should prescri
Aug 21, 2020
New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - clarifications
RBI/2020-2021/26 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.4/06.02.31/2020-21 August 21, 2020 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative BanksAll-India Financial InstitutionsAll Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir / Madam, New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises – cl
RBI/2020-2021/26 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.4/06.02.31/2020-21 August 21, 2020 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative BanksAll-India Financial InstitutionsAll Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir / Madam, New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises – cl
Aug 21, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s Democratic Republic of Congo List
RBI/2020-21/25 DOR.AML.BC. No. 8/14.06.001/2020-21 August 21, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s Democratic Republic of Congo List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activiti
RBI/2020-21/25 DOR.AML.BC. No. 8/14.06.001/2020-21 August 21, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s Democratic Republic of Congo List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activiti
Aug 18, 2020
Framework for authorisation of pan-India Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments
A. Objective To set-up pan-India umbrella entity / entities focussing on retail payment systems. Such entity shall be a Company incorporated in India under the Companies Act, 2013 and may be a ‘for-profit’ or a Section 8 Company as may be decided by it. B. Authorisation under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act) The umbrella entity shall be a Company authorised by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under Section 4 of the PSS Act, 2007. It shall be governed
A. Objective To set-up pan-India umbrella entity / entities focussing on retail payment systems. Such entity shall be a Company incorporated in India under the Companies Act, 2013 and may be a ‘for-profit’ or a Section 8 Company as may be decided by it. B. Authorisation under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act) The umbrella entity shall be a Company authorised by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under Section 4 of the PSS Act, 2007. It shall be governed
Aug 13, 2020
Review of Guidelines for Core Investment Companies
RBI/2020-21/24 DoR (NBFC) (PD) CC. No.117/03.10.001/2020-21 August 13, 2020 All Core Investment Companies (CICs) Madam/Dear Sir, Review of Guidelines for Core Investment Companies Please refer to the report of the Working Group (WG) to Review the Regulatory and Supervisory Framework for Core Investment Companies (CICs), constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri Tapan Ray, former Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The report of the WG was p
RBI/2020-21/24 DoR (NBFC) (PD) CC. No.117/03.10.001/2020-21 August 13, 2020 All Core Investment Companies (CICs) Madam/Dear Sir, Review of Guidelines for Core Investment Companies Please refer to the report of the Working Group (WG) to Review the Regulatory and Supervisory Framework for Core Investment Companies (CICs), constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri Tapan Ray, former Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The report of the WG was p
Aug 12, 2020
System-based asset classification - UCBs
RBI/2020-21/23 DoR (PCB). BPD. Cir. No.1/13.05.001/2020-21 August 12, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, System-based asset classification - UCBs Please refer to the Master Circular DCBR.BPD. (PCB) MC No.12/09.14.000/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 containing consolidated instructions on income recognition, asset classification, provisioning and other related matters. 2. In order to improve the efficiency, transparency
RBI/2020-21/23 DoR (PCB). BPD. Cir. No.1/13.05.001/2020-21 August 12, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, System-based asset classification - UCBs Please refer to the Master Circular DCBR.BPD. (PCB) MC No.12/09.14.000/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 containing consolidated instructions on income recognition, asset classification, provisioning and other related matters. 2. In order to improve the efficiency, transparency
Aug 11, 2020
Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Currency) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (Foreign Exchange Department) (Central Office) Mumbai – 400001 Notification No. FEMA 6 (R)/(2)/2020-RB August 11, 2020 Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Currency) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (ga) of 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 to the Foreign Exchange Management (Expo
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (Foreign Exchange Department) (Central Office) Mumbai – 400001 Notification No. FEMA 6 (R)/(2)/2020-RB August 11, 2020 Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Currency) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (ga) of 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 to the Foreign Exchange Management (Expo
Aug 06, 2020
Offline Retail Payments using Cards / Wallets / Mobile Devices - Pilot
RBI/2020-21/22 DPSS.CO.PD.No.115/02.14.003/2020-21 August 06, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAuthorised Payment System Operators (Banks and Non-banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Offline Retail Payments using Cards / Wallets / Mobile Devices – Pilot Please refer to the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory policies issued as part of Monetary Policy statement dated August 06, 2020 wherein it was proposed that the Reserve Bank would allow a pil
RBI/2020-21/22 DPSS.CO.PD.No.115/02.14.003/2020-21 August 06, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAuthorised Payment System Operators (Banks and Non-banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Offline Retail Payments using Cards / Wallets / Mobile Devices – Pilot Please refer to the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory policies issued as part of Monetary Policy statement dated August 06, 2020 wherein it was proposed that the Reserve Bank would allow a pil
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