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Feb 26, 2020
Investment in Certificates of Deposit (CDs) - Reporting in Form ‘A’ Return
RBI/2019-20/165 DOR.No.Ret.BC.38/12.01.001/2019-20 February 26, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks), Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks & Local Area Banks. Dear Sir / Madam Investment in Certificates of Deposit (CDs) - Reporting in Form ‘A’ Return Please refer to our circular DBOD.Ret.No.8232/12.01.001/2005-06 dated March 23, 2006 on “Investment in Certificates of Deposit (CDs)” whereby banks were advised about the reporting of tr
RBI/2019-20/165 DOR.No.Ret.BC.38/12.01.001/2019-20 February 26, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks), Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks & Local Area Banks. Dear Sir / Madam Investment in Certificates of Deposit (CDs) - Reporting in Form ‘A’ Return Please refer to our circular DBOD.Ret.No.8232/12.01.001/2005-06 dated March 23, 2006 on “Investment in Certificates of Deposit (CDs)” whereby banks were advised about the reporting of tr
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Feb 25, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of two entities to 1267 List
RBI/2019-20/164 DOR.AML.BC.No.37/14.06.001/2019-20 February 25, 2020 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of two entities to 1267 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 Activities (Preventi
RBI/2019-20/164 DOR.AML.BC.No.37/14.06.001/2019-20 February 25, 2020 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of two entities to 1267 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 Activities (Preventi
Feb 20, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Removal of two entries from 1267 List
RBI/2019-20/163 DOR.AML.BC.No.36/14.06.001/2019-20 February 20, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Removal of two entries from 1267 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 Activities (Prevent
RBI/2019-20/163 DOR.AML.BC.No.36/14.06.001/2019-20 February 20, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Removal of two entries from 1267 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 Activities (Prevent
Feb 20, 2020
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 11.13 million to the Government of the Republic of Suriname
RBI/2019-20/162 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.21 February 20, 2020 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 11.13 million to the Government of the Republic of Suriname Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated September 23, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Suriname, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC)
RBI/2019-20/162 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.21 February 20, 2020 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 11.13 million to the Government of the Republic of Suriname Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated September 23, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Suriname, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC)
Feb 18, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Addition of one new entry to 1533 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Sanctions list
RBI/2019-20/161 DOR.AML.BC.No.35/14.06.001/2019-20 February 18, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Addition of one new entry to 1533 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Sanctions 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 o
RBI/2019-20/161 DOR.AML.BC.No.35/14.06.001/2019-20 February 18, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Addition of one new entry to 1533 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Sanctions 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 o
Feb 11, 2020
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector - Restructuring of Advances
RBI/2019-20/160 DOR.No.BP.BC.34/21.04.048/2019-20 February 11, 2020 All banks and NBFCs regulated by the Reserve Bank of India Dear Sir/ Madam, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector – Restructuring of Advances Please refer to the circular DBR.No.BP.BC.18/21.04.048/2018-19 dated January 1, 2019. It has been decided to extend the one-time restructuring of MSME advances permitted in terms of the aforesaid circular. Accordingly, a one-time restructuring of exi
RBI/2019-20/160 DOR.No.BP.BC.34/21.04.048/2019-20 February 11, 2020 All banks and NBFCs regulated by the Reserve Bank of India Dear Sir/ Madam, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector – Restructuring of Advances Please refer to the circular DBR.No.BP.BC.18/21.04.048/2018-19 dated January 1, 2019. It has been decided to extend the one-time restructuring of MSME advances permitted in terms of the aforesaid circular. Accordingly, a one-time restructuring of exi
Feb 10, 2020
Incentivising Bank Credit to Specific Sectors - Exemption from CRR Maintenance
RBI/2019-20/159 DOR.No.Ret.BC.30/12.01.001/2019-20 February 10, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir / Madam Incentivising Bank Credit to Specific Sectors – Exemption from CRR Maintenance It has been announced in paragraph 3 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of February 6, 2020, that the Reserve Bank is actively engaged in revitalising the flow of bank credit to productive sectors having multiplier effects to support growth impulses. Ac
RBI/2019-20/159 DOR.No.Ret.BC.30/12.01.001/2019-20 February 10, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir / Madam Incentivising Bank Credit to Specific Sectors – Exemption from CRR Maintenance It has been announced in paragraph 3 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of February 6, 2020, that the Reserve Bank is actively engaged in revitalising the flow of bank credit to productive sectors having multiplier effects to support growth impulses. Ac
Feb 07, 2020
Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Projects under Implementation
RBI/2019-20/158 DOR.No.BP.BC.33/21.04.048/2019-20 February 07, 2020 The Chairman / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)All Small Finance Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Projects under Implementation Please refer to the circular DBR.No.BP.BC.84/21.04.048/2014-15 dated April 6, 2015 on the subject. It has been decided to harmonise the guidelines
RBI/2019-20/158 DOR.No.BP.BC.33/21.04.048/2019-20 February 07, 2020 The Chairman / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)All Small Finance Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Projects under Implementation Please refer to the circular DBR.No.BP.BC.84/21.04.048/2014-15 dated April 6, 2015 on the subject. It has been decided to harmonise the guidelines
Feb 07, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2019-2020/157 DOR.AML.BC.No.32/14.06.001/2019-20 February 07, 2020 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions 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 te
RBI/2019-2020/157 DOR.AML.BC.No.32/14.06.001/2019-20 February 07, 2020 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions 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 te
Feb 06, 2020
Guidelines on Merchant Acquiring Business - Regional Rural Banks
RBI/2019-20/156 DOR.RRB.BL.BC.No.31/31.01.001/2019-20 February 06, 2020 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Madam/ Sir, Guidelines on Merchant Acquiring Business – Regional Rural Banks As announced in para II (7) of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued along with Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20, it has been decided to allow RRBs to act as merchant acquiring banks using Aadhaar Pay – BHIM app and POS terminals. In this conn
RBI/2019-20/156 DOR.RRB.BL.BC.No.31/31.01.001/2019-20 February 06, 2020 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Madam/ Sir, Guidelines on Merchant Acquiring Business – Regional Rural Banks As announced in para II (7) of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued along with Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20, it has been decided to allow RRBs to act as merchant acquiring banks using Aadhaar Pay – BHIM app and POS terminals. In this conn
Feb 05, 2020
Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs
RBI/2019-20/155 FIDD.CO.MSME.BC.No.17/06.02.031/2019-20 February 5, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director & CEOsAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(including Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs Please refer to the operational guidelines for the captioned scheme contained in circular on ‘Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs’ issued vide FIDD.CO.MSME.BC.No.14/06.02.031/2018-19 dated February 21, 2019. 2. In this regard, it has bee
RBI/2019-20/155 FIDD.CO.MSME.BC.No.17/06.02.031/2019-20 February 5, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director & CEOsAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(including Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs Please refer to the operational guidelines for the captioned scheme contained in circular on ‘Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs’ issued vide FIDD.CO.MSME.BC.No.14/06.02.031/2018-19 dated February 21, 2019. 2. In this regard, it has bee
Jan 31, 2020
Cash withdrawal using Point of Sale (PoS) terminals
RBI/2019-20/154 DPSS.CO.PD No.1465/02.14.003/2019-20 January 31, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) including Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) /Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) / State Co-operative Banks (StCBs) /District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) / Payments Banks (PBs) /Small Finance Banks (SFBs) / Authorised Card Payment Networks Madam / Dear Sir, Cash withdrawal using Point of Sale (PoS) terminals
RBI/2019-20/154 DPSS.CO.PD No.1465/02.14.003/2019-20 January 31, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) including Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) /Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) / State Co-operative Banks (StCBs) /District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) / Payments Banks (PBs) /Small Finance Banks (SFBs) / Authorised Card Payment Networks Madam / Dear Sir, Cash withdrawal using Point of Sale (PoS) terminals
Jan 27, 2020
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/153 Ref.No.IDMD/2132/08.02.032/2019-20 January 27, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All State Co-operative Banks/All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /All Financial Institutions/All Primary Dealers. Dear Sir/Madam, Auction of Government of India Dated Securities Government of India has offered to sell (re-issue) five dated securities for a notified amount of ₹14,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cro
RBI/2019-20/153 Ref.No.IDMD/2132/08.02.032/2019-20 January 27, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All State Co-operative Banks/All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /All Financial Institutions/All Primary Dealers. Dear Sir/Madam, Auction of Government of India Dated Securities Government of India has offered to sell (re-issue) five dated securities for a notified amount of ₹14,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cro
Jan 23, 2020
Merchanting Trade Transactions (MTT) - Revised Guidelines
RBI/2019-20/152 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.20 January 23, 2020 To All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Merchanting Trade Transactions (MTT) – Revised Guidelines Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I banks (AD banks) is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.115 dated March 28, 2014 containing directions relating to merchanting trade transactions. 2. With a view to further facilitate merchanting trade transactions, the existing guidelines have
RBI/2019-20/152 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.20 January 23, 2020 To All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Merchanting Trade Transactions (MTT) – Revised Guidelines Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I banks (AD banks) is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.115 dated March 28, 2014 containing directions relating to merchanting trade transactions. 2. With a view to further facilitate merchanting trade transactions, the existing guidelines have
Jan 23, 2020
‘Voluntary Retention Route’ (VRR) for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) investment in debt - relaxations
RBI/2019-20/151 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.19 January 23, 2020 To All Authorised persons Madam / Sir, ‘Voluntary Retention Route’ (VRR) for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) investment in debt – relaxations Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 notified vide Notification No. FEMA. 396/2019-RB dated October 17, 2019, as amended from time to time, and relevan
RBI/2019-20/151 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.19 January 23, 2020 To All Authorised persons Madam / Sir, ‘Voluntary Retention Route’ (VRR) for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) investment in debt – relaxations Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 notified vide Notification No. FEMA. 396/2019-RB dated October 17, 2019, as amended from time to time, and relevan
Jan 23, 2020
Investment by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) in Debt
RBI/2019-20/150 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.18 January 23, 2020 To All Authorised persons Madam / Sir, Investment by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) in Debt Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 notified vide Notification No. FEMA. 396/2019-RB dated October 17, 2019, as amended from time to time, and the relevant directions issued thereunder. A reference is als
RBI/2019-20/150 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.18 January 23, 2020 To All Authorised persons Madam / Sir, Investment by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) in Debt Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 notified vide Notification No. FEMA. 396/2019-RB dated October 17, 2019, as amended from time to time, and the relevant directions issued thereunder. A reference is als
Jan 22, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2019-20/149 DOR.AML.BC. No. 29/14.06.001/2019-20 January 22, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions 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 te
RBI/2019-20/149 DOR.AML.BC. No. 29/14.06.001/2019-20 January 22, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions 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 te
Jan 21, 2020
Lending against security of single product - Gold jewellery
RBI/2019-20/148DOR.NBFC (PD).CC.No.108/03.10.001/2019-20 January 21, 2020 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (excluding Primary Dealers) Madam/Sir, Lending against security of single product – Gold jewellery Please refer to paragraph 27 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016; and paragraph 27 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company –
RBI/2019-20/148DOR.NBFC (PD).CC.No.108/03.10.001/2019-20 January 21, 2020 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (excluding Primary Dealers) Madam/Sir, Lending against security of single product – Gold jewellery Please refer to paragraph 27 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016; and paragraph 27 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company –
Jan 21, 2020
Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) - Permissible activities
RBI/2019-20/147 DOR.IBD.BC.No.28/23.13.004/2019-20 January 21, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) – Permissible activities Please refer to RBI circular DBR.IBD.BC.14570/23.13.004/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015, as modified from time to time, setting out RBI directions relating to IFSC Banking Units (IBUs). 2. The Task Force (TF) on Offshore Rupee Markets chaired by Smt. Usha Thorat
RBI/2019-20/147 DOR.IBD.BC.No.28/23.13.004/2019-20 January 21, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) – Permissible activities Please refer to RBI circular DBR.IBD.BC.14570/23.13.004/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015, as modified from time to time, setting out RBI directions relating to IFSC Banking Units (IBUs). 2. The Task Force (TF) on Offshore Rupee Markets chaired by Smt. Usha Thorat
Jan 20, 2020
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/146 Ref.No.IDMD/2045/08.02.032/2019-20 January 20, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All State Co-operative Banks/All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/All Financial Institutions/All Primary Dealers. Dear Sir/Madam, Auction of Government of India Dated Securities Government of India has offered to sell (re-issue) four dated securities for a notified amount of ₹14,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cror
RBI/2019-20/146 Ref.No.IDMD/2045/08.02.032/2019-20 January 20, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All State Co-operative Banks/All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/All Financial Institutions/All Primary Dealers. Dear Sir/Madam, Auction of Government of India Dated Securities Government of India has offered to sell (re-issue) four dated securities for a notified amount of ₹14,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cror
Jan 20, 2020
Introduction of Rupee derivatives at International Financial Services Centres (IFSC)
RBI/2019-20/145 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.17 January 20, 2020 All Authorised Dealers Madam / Sir, Introduction of Rupee derivatives at International Financial Services Centres (IFSC) Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (International Financial Services Centre) Regulations, 2015 (Notification No. FEMA. 339/2015-RB dated 2nd March, 2015). 2. As announced in the statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October
RBI/2019-20/145 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.17 January 20, 2020 All Authorised Dealers Madam / Sir, Introduction of Rupee derivatives at International Financial Services Centres (IFSC) Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (International Financial Services Centre) Regulations, 2015 (Notification No. FEMA. 339/2015-RB dated 2nd March, 2015). 2. As announced in the statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October
Jan 16, 2020
Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) - UCBs
RBI/2019-20/144 DoS.OSMOS.No.4633/33.05.018/2019-20 January 16, 2020 Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) – UCBs We draw your attention to RBI Circular DOR (PCB). BPD.Cir.No.7/13.05.000/2019-20 dated December 27, 2019 on "Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) - UCBs". In terms of the instructions, Primary (Urban
RBI/2019-20/144 DoS.OSMOS.No.4633/33.05.018/2019-20 January 16, 2020 Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) – UCBs We draw your attention to RBI Circular DOR (PCB). BPD.Cir.No.7/13.05.000/2019-20 dated December 27, 2019 on "Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) - UCBs". In terms of the instructions, Primary (Urban
Jan 15, 2020
Hedging of Commodity Price Risk and Freight Risk in Overseas Markets (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2018 - Amendment
RBI/2019-20/143 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 16 January 15, 2020 All Authorised Dealer Category – I Banks Madam / Sir, Hedging of Commodity Price Risk and Freight Risk in Overseas Markets (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2018 - Amendment Please refer to Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2000 (Notification No. FEMA 25/RB-2000 dated May 3, 2000), as amended from time to time, and Hedging of Commodity Price Risk and Freight Risk
RBI/2019-20/143 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 16 January 15, 2020 All Authorised Dealer Category – I Banks Madam / Sir, Hedging of Commodity Price Risk and Freight Risk in Overseas Markets (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2018 - Amendment Please refer to Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2000 (Notification No. FEMA 25/RB-2000 dated May 3, 2000), as amended from time to time, and Hedging of Commodity Price Risk and Freight Risk
Jan 15, 2020
Enhancing Security of Card Transactions
RBI/2019-20/142 DPSS.CO.PD No.1343/02.14.003/2019-20 January 15, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) including Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) / Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) / State Co-operative Banks (StCBs) / District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) / Payments Banks (PBs) / Small Finance Banks (SFBs) / Local Area Banks (LABs) /Authorised Card Payment Networks / Non-Bank PPI issuers Madam / Dear Sir,
RBI/2019-20/142 DPSS.CO.PD No.1343/02.14.003/2019-20 January 15, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) including Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) / Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) / State Co-operative Banks (StCBs) / District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) / Payments Banks (PBs) / Small Finance Banks (SFBs) / Local Area Banks (LABs) /Authorised Card Payment Networks / Non-Bank PPI issuers Madam / Dear Sir,
Jan 13, 2020
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/141 Ref.No.IDMD/1952/08.02.032/2019-20 January 13, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All State Co-operative Banks/All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /All Financial Institutions/ All Primary Dealers. Dear Sir/Madam, Auction of Government of India Dated Securities Government of India has offered to sell (re-issue) five dated securities for a notified amount of ₹ 16,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ c
RBI/2019-20/141 Ref.No.IDMD/1952/08.02.032/2019-20 January 13, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All State Co-operative Banks/All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /All Financial Institutions/ All Primary Dealers. Dear Sir/Madam, Auction of Government of India Dated Securities Government of India has offered to sell (re-issue) five dated securities for a notified amount of ₹ 16,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ c
Jan 10, 2020
Framework for imposing monetary penalty on authorised payment system operators / banks under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
RBI/2019-20/140 DPSS.CO.OD.No.1328/06.08.005/2019-20 January 10, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Operators / Banks Madam / Dear Sir Framework for imposing monetary penalty on authorised payment system operators / banks under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular DPSS.CO.OD.No.1082/06.08.005/2016-17 dated October 20, 2016 advising the framework for
RBI/2019-20/140 DPSS.CO.OD.No.1328/06.08.005/2019-20 January 10, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Operators / Banks Madam / Dear Sir Framework for imposing monetary penalty on authorised payment system operators / banks under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular DPSS.CO.OD.No.1082/06.08.005/2016-17 dated October 20, 2016 advising the framework for
Jan 10, 2020
Processing of e-mandate in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for recurring transactions
RBI/2019-20/139 DPSS.CO.PD No.1324/02.23.001/2019-20 January 10, 2020 The Managing Director & CEO National Payments Corporation of India The Capital, Unit No 1001A, B Wing 10th Floor, Plot No C- 70 G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex Bandra (E) Mumbai – 400051 Dear Sir Processing of e-mandate in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for recurring transactions Please refer to our circular DPSS.CO.PD.No.447/02.14.003/2019-20 dated August 21, 2019 on “Processing of e-mandate on
RBI/2019-20/139 DPSS.CO.PD No.1324/02.23.001/2019-20 January 10, 2020 The Managing Director & CEO National Payments Corporation of India The Capital, Unit No 1001A, B Wing 10th Floor, Plot No C- 70 G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex Bandra (E) Mumbai – 400051 Dear Sir Processing of e-mandate in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for recurring transactions Please refer to our circular DPSS.CO.PD.No.447/02.14.003/2019-20 dated August 21, 2019 on “Processing of e-mandate on
Jan 09, 2020
Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC
RBI/2019-20/138 DOR.AML.BC.No.27/14.01.001/2019-20 January 9, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC Government of India, vide Gazette Notification G.S.R. 582(E) dated August 19, 2019 and Gazette Notification G.S.R. 840(E) dated November 13, 2019, has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. Further, with a view to leveraging the digital c
RBI/2019-20/138 DOR.AML.BC.No.27/14.01.001/2019-20 January 9, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC Government of India, vide Gazette Notification G.S.R. 582(E) dated August 19, 2019 and Gazette Notification G.S.R. 840(E) dated November 13, 2019, has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. Further, with a view to leveraging the digital c
Jan 07, 2020
Foreign Exchange Management (International Financial Services Centre) Regulations, 2015
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (Foreign Exchange Department) NOTIFICATION Mumbai, the 2nd March, 2015 (Includes amendments up to 7th January 2020) Foreign Exchange Management (International Financial Services Centre) Regulations, 2015 No. FEMA.339/2015-RB – In exercise of the powers conferred by section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999), the Reserve Bank makes the following regulations relating to financial institutions set up in International Financ
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (Foreign Exchange Department) NOTIFICATION Mumbai, the 2nd March, 2015 (Includes amendments up to 7th January 2020) Foreign Exchange Management (International Financial Services Centre) Regulations, 2015 No. FEMA.339/2015-RB – In exercise of the powers conferred by section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999), the Reserve Bank makes the following regulations relating to financial institutions set up in International Financ
Jan 06, 2020
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/137 Ref.No.IDMD/1896/08.02.032/2019-20 January 06, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All State Co-operative Banks/All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /All Financial Institutions/ All Primary Dealers. Dear Sir/Madam, Auction of Government of India Dated Securities Government of India has offered to sell (re-issue) four dated securities for a notified amount of ₹16,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cr
RBI/2019-20/137 Ref.No.IDMD/1896/08.02.032/2019-20 January 06, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All State Co-operative Banks/All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /All Financial Institutions/ All Primary Dealers. Dear Sir/Madam, Auction of Government of India Dated Securities Government of India has offered to sell (re-issue) four dated securities for a notified amount of ₹16,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cr
Jan 06, 2020
Risk Management and Inter-bank Dealings- Permitting AD Cat-I banks to voluntarily undertake user and Inter-Bank transactions beyond onshore market hours
RBI/2019-20/136 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 15 January 6, 2020 All Authorised Dealers Category-I Madam/Sir, Risk Management and Inter-bank Dealings- Permitting AD Cat-I banks to voluntarily undertake user and Inter-Bank transactions beyond onshore market hours Attention of Authorised Dealers (ADs) is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2000 notified vide Notification No. FEMA.25/RB-2000 dated May 3, 2000)
RBI/2019-20/136 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 15 January 6, 2020 All Authorised Dealers Category-I Madam/Sir, Risk Management and Inter-bank Dealings- Permitting AD Cat-I banks to voluntarily undertake user and Inter-Bank transactions beyond onshore market hours Attention of Authorised Dealers (ADs) is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2000 notified vide Notification No. FEMA.25/RB-2000 dated May 3, 2000)
Jan 06, 2020
Supervisory Action Framework for Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)
RBI/2019-20/135 DOR (PCB).BPD. Cir No. 9/12.05.001/2019-20 January 6, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Supervisory Action Framework for Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD.(PCB). Cir No. 3/12.05.001/2014-15 dated November 27, 2014 on the captioned subject containing the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF) for UCBs. Keeping in view the experience gained, it has been decid
RBI/2019-20/135 DOR (PCB).BPD. Cir No. 9/12.05.001/2019-20 January 6, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Supervisory Action Framework for Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD.(PCB). Cir No. 3/12.05.001/2014-15 dated November 27, 2014 on the captioned subject containing the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF) for UCBs. Keeping in view the experience gained, it has been decid
Jan 02, 2020
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 75 million to Banco Exterior De Cuba
RBI/2019-20/134 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 14 January 01, 2020 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 75 million to Banco Exterior De Cuba Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated July 16, 2019 with Banco Exterior De Cuba (nominated agency of the Government of Cuba), for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (L
RBI/2019-20/134 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 14 January 01, 2020 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 75 million to Banco Exterior De Cuba Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated July 16, 2019 with Banco Exterior De Cuba (nominated agency of the Government of Cuba), for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (L
Jan 01, 2020
Financial Benchmark Administrators (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2019
RBI/2019-20/133 FMRD.FMSD.22/03.07.035/2019-20 January 01, 2020 To All the Financial Benchmark Administrators Dear Sir/Madam Financial Benchmark Administrators (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2019 Please refer to the Financial Benchmark Administrators (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2019, dated June 26, 2019. 2. As provided in paragraph 3(i) of the above directions, the Reserve Bank hereby notifies the following benchmarks administered by Financial Benchmarks India Pvt. Ltd. (F
RBI/2019-20/133 FMRD.FMSD.22/03.07.035/2019-20 January 01, 2020 To All the Financial Benchmark Administrators Dear Sir/Madam Financial Benchmark Administrators (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2019 Please refer to the Financial Benchmark Administrators (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2019, dated June 26, 2019. 2. As provided in paragraph 3(i) of the above directions, the Reserve Bank hereby notifies the following benchmarks administered by Financial Benchmarks India Pvt. Ltd. (F
Jan 01, 2020
Reporting of OTC Currency Derivative transactions to trade repository
RBI/2019-20/132 FMRD.FMID No.23/02.05.002/2019-20 January 01, 2020 All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir, Reporting of OTC Currency Derivative transactions to trade repository Please refer to our circular FMD.MSRG.No.94/02.05.002/2013-14 dated December 04, 2013 on the captioned subject, wherein a threshold of USD 1 million, and equivalent thereof in other currencies, was stipulated for reporting client transactions in currency derivatives (currency swaps an
RBI/2019-20/132 FMRD.FMID No.23/02.05.002/2019-20 January 01, 2020 All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir, Reporting of OTC Currency Derivative transactions to trade repository Please refer to our circular FMD.MSRG.No.94/02.05.002/2013-14 dated December 04, 2013 on the captioned subject, wherein a threshold of USD 1 million, and equivalent thereof in other currencies, was stipulated for reporting client transactions in currency derivatives (currency swaps an
Dec 31, 2019
Extension of relaxation on the guidelines to NBFCs on securitisation transactions
RBI/2019-20/131 DOR.NBFC (PD) CC.No.107/03.10.001/2019-20 December 31, 2019 All NBFCs Madam/Sir, Extension of relaxation on the guidelines to NBFCs on securitisation transactions Please refer to the circular DNBR (PD)CC.No.95/03.10.001/2018-19 dated November 29, 2018 on “Relaxation on the guidelines to NBFCs on securitisation transactions” and the circular DNBR (PD)CC.No.100/03.10.001/2018-19 dated May 29, 2019 extending the dispensation till December 31, 2019. 2. On
RBI/2019-20/131 DOR.NBFC (PD) CC.No.107/03.10.001/2019-20 December 31, 2019 All NBFCs Madam/Sir, Extension of relaxation on the guidelines to NBFCs on securitisation transactions Please refer to the circular DNBR (PD)CC.No.95/03.10.001/2018-19 dated November 29, 2018 on “Relaxation on the guidelines to NBFCs on securitisation transactions” and the circular DNBR (PD)CC.No.100/03.10.001/2018-19 dated May 29, 2019 extending the dispensation till December 31, 2019. 2. On
Dec 31, 2019
Constitution of Board of Management (BoM) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)
RBI/2019-20/128 DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.8/12.05.002/2019-20 December 31, 2019 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Constitution of Board of Management (BoM) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Reserve Bank of India had released draft guidelines on constituting BoM in UCBs on June 25, 2018 inviting comments from banks and other stakeholders. Taking into consideration the responses received, it has been decided t
RBI/2019-20/128 DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.8/12.05.002/2019-20 December 31, 2019 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Constitution of Board of Management (BoM) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Reserve Bank of India had released draft guidelines on constituting BoM in UCBs on June 25, 2018 inviting comments from banks and other stakeholders. Taking into consideration the responses received, it has been decided t
Dec 31, 2019
Comprehensive Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) - A Graded Approach
RBI/2019-20/129 DoS.CO/CSITE/BC.4083/31.01.052/2019-20 December 31, 2019 To The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Comprehensive Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) – A Graded Approach Please refer to para I (3) of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory policies of the Fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2019-20 dated December 5, 2019 (extract enc
RBI/2019-20/129 DoS.CO/CSITE/BC.4083/31.01.052/2019-20 December 31, 2019 To The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Comprehensive Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) – A Graded Approach Please refer to para I (3) of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory policies of the Fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2019-20 dated December 5, 2019 (extract enc
Dec 31, 2019
Cyber Security controls for Third party ATM Switch Application Service Providers
RBI/2019-20/130 DoS.CO/CSITE/BC.4084/31.01.015/2019-20 December 31, 2019 ToThe Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)All Small Finance Banks and Payments BanksAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksAll Local Area Banks and White-Label ATM Operators Madam/Dear Sir, Cyber Security controls for Third party ATM Switch Application Service Providers Please refer to para I (8) of the Statement on D
RBI/2019-20/130 DoS.CO/CSITE/BC.4084/31.01.015/2019-20 December 31, 2019 ToThe Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)All Small Finance Banks and Payments BanksAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksAll Local Area Banks and White-Label ATM Operators Madam/Dear Sir, Cyber Security controls for Third party ATM Switch Application Service Providers Please refer to para I (8) of the Statement on D
Dec 30, 2019
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/127 Ref.No.IDMD/1828/08.02.032/2019-20 December 30, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All State Co-operative Banks/All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /All Financial Institutions/All Primary Dealers. Dear Sir/Madam, Auction of Government of India Dated Securities Government of India has offered to sell (re-issue) five dated securities for a notified amount of ₹16,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cr
RBI/2019-20/127 Ref.No.IDMD/1828/08.02.032/2019-20 December 30, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All State Co-operative Banks/All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /All Financial Institutions/All Primary Dealers. Dear Sir/Madam, Auction of Government of India Dated Securities Government of India has offered to sell (re-issue) five dated securities for a notified amount of ₹16,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cr
Dec 30, 2019
Enhancing facilitation of National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) system
RBI/2019-20/126 DPSS.CO.PD No.1227/02.31.001/2019-20 December 30, 2019 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Members of National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) System / Authorised Payment System Participants / Operators Madam / Dear Sir, Enhancing facilitation of National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) system India is progressing ahead with NETC gaining large scale acceptance. Currently, the NETC system allows linking of FASTags with bank ac
RBI/2019-20/126 DPSS.CO.PD No.1227/02.31.001/2019-20 December 30, 2019 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Members of National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) System / Authorised Payment System Participants / Operators Madam / Dear Sir, Enhancing facilitation of National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) system India is progressing ahead with NETC gaining large scale acceptance. Currently, the NETC system allows linking of FASTags with bank ac
Dec 27, 2019
Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) - UCBs
RBI/2019-20/125 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.7/13.05.000/2019-20 December 27, 2019 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) - UCBs Please refer to paragraph 2 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 5, 2019 on ‘Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks - Reporting to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits
RBI/2019-20/125 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.7/13.05.000/2019-20 December 27, 2019 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) - UCBs Please refer to paragraph 2 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 5, 2019 on ‘Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks - Reporting to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits
Dec 26, 2019
Formation of new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh - Assignment of UTLBC Convenorship
RBI/2019-20/124FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.16/02.01.001/2019-20 December 26, 2019 The Chairmen / Managing Directors/ Chief Executive Officers All SLBC/ UTLBC Convenor Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Formation of new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh - Assignment of UTLBC Convenorship As per the Gazette of India Notifications No. 34 of 2019 on ‘The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019’ and S.O. 2889(E) dated August 9, 2019, the erstwhile State of J
RBI/2019-20/124FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.16/02.01.001/2019-20 December 26, 2019 The Chairmen / Managing Directors/ Chief Executive Officers All SLBC/ UTLBC Convenor Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Formation of new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh - Assignment of UTLBC Convenorship As per the Gazette of India Notifications No. 34 of 2019 on ‘The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019’ and S.O. 2889(E) dated August 9, 2019, the erstwhile State of J
Dec 24, 2019
Introduction of a new type of semi-closed Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) - PPIs upto ₹ 10,000/- with loading only from bank account
RBI/2019-20/123 DPSS.CO.PD.No.1198/02.14.006/2019-20 December 24, 2019 All Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers Madam / Dear Sir, Introduction of a new type of semi-closed Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) –PPIs upto ₹ 10,000/- with loading only from bank account Please refer to the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued as part of Monetary Policy Statement dated December 5, 2019 as also the Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of Prepaid Payment
RBI/2019-20/123 DPSS.CO.PD.No.1198/02.14.006/2019-20 December 24, 2019 All Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers Madam / Dear Sir, Introduction of a new type of semi-closed Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) –PPIs upto ₹ 10,000/- with loading only from bank account Please refer to the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued as part of Monetary Policy Statement dated December 5, 2019 as also the Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of Prepaid Payment
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