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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
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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
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
Withdrawn
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 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
Dec 23, 2019
Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) - Permissible activities
RBI/2019-20/122 DOR.IBD.BC.26/23.13.004/2019-20 December 23, 2019 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). We have received a few suggestions and queries from the stakeholders regarding
RBI/2019-20/122 DOR.IBD.BC.26/23.13.004/2019-20 December 23, 2019 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). We have received a few suggestions and queries from the stakeholders regarding
Dec 23, 2019
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/120 Ref.No.IDMD/1767/08.02.032/2019-20 December 23, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial BanksAll 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 ₹ crore
RBI/2019-20/120 Ref.No.IDMD/1767/08.02.032/2019-20 December 23, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial BanksAll 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 ₹ crore
Dec 19, 2019
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 23 million to the Republic of Zimbabwe
RBI/2019-20/119 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 13 December 19, 2019 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 23 million to the Republic of Zimbabwe Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated April 04, 2019 with the Republic of Zimbabwe for making available to the latter a Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 23 million (USD Twenty Three
RBI/2019-20/119 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 13 December 19, 2019 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 23 million to the Republic of Zimbabwe Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated April 04, 2019 with the Republic of Zimbabwe for making available to the latter a Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 23 million (USD Twenty Three
Dec 19, 2019
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 19.5 million to the Republic of Zimbabwe
RBI/2019-20/118 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 12 December 19, 2019 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 19.5 million to the Republic of Zimbabwe Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated April 04, 2019 with the Republic of Zimbabwe for making available to the latter a Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 19.5 million (USD Nineteen
RBI/2019-20/118 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 12 December 19, 2019 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 19.5 million to the Republic of Zimbabwe Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated April 04, 2019 with the Republic of Zimbabwe for making available to the latter a Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 19.5 million (USD Nineteen
Dec 16, 2019
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/117 Ref.No.IDMD/1705/08.02.032/2019-20 December 16, 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/2019-20/117 Ref.No.IDMD/1705/08.02.032/2019-20 December 16, 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 16, 2019
Furthering Digital Payments - Waiver of Charges - National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) System
RBI/2019-20/116 DPSS (CO) RPPD No.1140/04.03.01/2019-20 December 16, 2019 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in NEFT Madam/Dear Sir, Furthering Digital Payments – Waiver of Charges – National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) System A reference is invited to RBI circulars DPSS CO (EPPD)/98/04.03.01/2012-13 dated July 13, 2012 on National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) System - Rationalisation of customer charges a
RBI/2019-20/116 DPSS (CO) RPPD No.1140/04.03.01/2019-20 December 16, 2019 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in NEFT Madam/Dear Sir, Furthering Digital Payments – Waiver of Charges – National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) System A reference is invited to RBI circulars DPSS CO (EPPD)/98/04.03.01/2012-13 dated July 13, 2012 on National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) System - Rationalisation of customer charges a
Dec 13, 2019
Liquidity Support (LS) Facility - NEFT 24 x 7
RBI/2019-20/115 FMOD.MAOG.No.138/01.01.001/2019-20 December 13, 2019 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers of member banks participating in NEFT payment system Madam / Dear SirLiquidity Support (LS) Facility - NEFT 24 x 7 As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 4, 2019, in order to facilitate smooth settlement of NEFT transactions in the accounts of the member banks maintained with the Reserve Bank in
RBI/2019-20/115 FMOD.MAOG.No.138/01.01.001/2019-20 December 13, 2019 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers of member banks participating in NEFT payment system Madam / Dear SirLiquidity Support (LS) Facility - NEFT 24 x 7 As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 4, 2019, in order to facilitate smooth settlement of NEFT transactions in the accounts of the member banks maintained with the Reserve Bank in
Dec 12, 2019
Operational Risk Management: Price / Yield range setting in e-Kuber
RBI/2019-20/114 Ref. No. IDMD/1615/08.02.032/2019-20 December 12, 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 Operational Risk Management: Price / Yield range setting in e-Kuber In the recent past there have been a few instances of Fat Finger, Big Figure errors on the part of market participants in G Sec auctions. Realizing that such
RBI/2019-20/114 Ref. No. IDMD/1615/08.02.032/2019-20 December 12, 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 Operational Risk Management: Price / Yield range setting in e-Kuber In the recent past there have been a few instances of Fat Finger, Big Figure errors on the part of market participants in G Sec auctions. Realizing that such
Dec 09, 2019
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/112 Ref.No.IDMD/1579/08.02.032/2019-20 December 09, 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) four dated securities for a notified amount of ₹ 16,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cr
RBI/2019-20/112 Ref.No.IDMD/1579/08.02.032/2019-20 December 09, 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) four dated securities for a notified amount of ₹ 16,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cr
Dec 09, 2019
Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods and Services) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI 400 001 Notification No. FEMA 23(R)/(2)/2019-RB December 09, 2019 Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods and Services) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (1), sub-section (3) of section 7 and clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999), the Reserve Bank of India makes the fol
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI 400 001 Notification No. FEMA 23(R)/(2)/2019-RB December 09, 2019 Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods and Services) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (1), sub-section (3) of section 7 and clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999), the Reserve Bank of India makes the fol
Dec 06, 2019
Availability of National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) System on 24x7 basis
RBI/2019-20/111DPSS (CO) RPPD No.1097/04.03.01/2019-20 December 6, 2019 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in NEFT payment system Madam/Dear Sir Availability of National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) System on 24x7 basis Please refer to our circular DPSS (CO) RPPD No.510/04.03.01/2019-20 dated August 30, 2019 regarding availability of NEFT on a 24x7 basis. 2. It has been decided that the above facility shall be made
RBI/2019-20/111DPSS (CO) RPPD No.1097/04.03.01/2019-20 December 6, 2019 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in NEFT payment system Madam/Dear Sir Availability of National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) System on 24x7 basis Please refer to our circular DPSS (CO) RPPD No.510/04.03.01/2019-20 dated August 30, 2019 regarding availability of NEFT on a 24x7 basis. 2. It has been decided that the above facility shall be made
Dec 06, 2019
Acquisition of financial assets by Asset Reconstruction Companies from sponsors and lenders
RBI/2019-20/110 DOR.NBFC(ARC) CC. No. 8/26.03.001/2019-20 December 6, 2019 All Asset Reconstruction Companies Madam/ Sir, Acquisition of financial assets by Asset Reconstruction Companies from sponsors and lenders Please refer to para 2(A) of Circular DNBS (PD) CC.No.37/SCRC/26.03.001/2013-2014 dated March 19, 2014. 2. On a review, it has been decided that Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) shall not acquire financial assets from the following on a bilateral basis,
RBI/2019-20/110 DOR.NBFC(ARC) CC. No. 8/26.03.001/2019-20 December 6, 2019 All Asset Reconstruction Companies Madam/ Sir, Acquisition of financial assets by Asset Reconstruction Companies from sponsors and lenders Please refer to para 2(A) of Circular DNBS (PD) CC.No.37/SCRC/26.03.001/2013-2014 dated March 19, 2014. 2. On a review, it has been decided that Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) shall not acquire financial assets from the following on a bilateral basis,
Dec 05, 2019
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 500 million to the Government of Bangladesh
RBI/2019-20/109 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.11 December 05, 2019 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 500 million to the Government of Bangladesh Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated April 11, 2019 with the Armed Forces Division, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh for making available to the latter, a Government of India supported
RBI/2019-20/109 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.11 December 05, 2019 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 500 million to the Government of Bangladesh Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated April 11, 2019 with the Armed Forces Division, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh for making available to the latter, a Government of India supported
Dec 02, 2019
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/108 Ref.No.IDMD/1515/08.02.032/2019-20 December 02, 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/2019-20/108 Ref.No.IDMD/1515/08.02.032/2019-20 December 02, 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
Nov 28, 2019
Repurchase Transactions (Repo) (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2018 - Amendment (Updated as on January 01, 2025)
RBI/2019-20/107 FMRD.DIRD.21/14.03.038/2019-20 November 28, 2019 To All participants in repo market Dear Sir/Madam Repurchase Transactions (Repo) (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2018 - Amendment Please refer to Repurchase Transactions (Repo) (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2018 dated July 24, 2018. 2. Units of Debt Exchange Traded Funds (Debt ETFs) shall henceforth be eligible securities for repo transactions. 3. The Directions, revised as above, are enclosed. Yours faithfully
RBI/2019-20/107 FMRD.DIRD.21/14.03.038/2019-20 November 28, 2019 To All participants in repo market Dear Sir/Madam Repurchase Transactions (Repo) (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2018 - Amendment Please refer to Repurchase Transactions (Repo) (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2018 dated July 24, 2018. 2. Units of Debt Exchange Traded Funds (Debt ETFs) shall henceforth be eligible securities for repo transactions. 3. The Directions, revised as above, are enclosed. Yours faithfully
Nov 28, 2019
Exclusion of “Vijaya Bank” and “Dena Bank” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking companies
RBI/2019-20/106 DOR.No.Ret.BC.25/12.07.160/2019-20 November 28, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Exclusion of “Vijaya Bank” and “Dena Bank” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking companies “Vijaya Bank” and “Dena Bank” have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2019 since they have ceased to carry on banking business with effect from A
RBI/2019-20/106 DOR.No.Ret.BC.25/12.07.160/2019-20 November 28, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Exclusion of “Vijaya Bank” and “Dena Bank” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking companies “Vijaya Bank” and “Dena Bank” have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2019 since they have ceased to carry on banking business with effect from A
Nov 25, 2019
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/104 Ref.No.IDMD/1453/08.02.032/2019-20 November 25, 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) four dated securities for a notified amount of ₹16,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ c
RBI/2019-20/104 Ref.No.IDMD/1453/08.02.032/2019-20 November 25, 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) four dated securities for a notified amount of ₹16,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ c
Nov 22, 2019
Re-export of unsold rough diamonds from Special Notified Zone of Customs without Export Declaration Form (EDF) formality
RBI/2019-20/103 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 10 November 22, 2019 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Re-export of unsold rough diamonds from Special Notified Zone of Customs without Export Declaration Form (EDF) formality Attention of Authorised Dealer Category – I banks (AD banks) is invited to the A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.1 dated July 02, 2015. 2. It has been decided to modify the provisions contained in para 4 of the above A.P. (Dir Series) Circular,
RBI/2019-20/103 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 10 November 22, 2019 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Re-export of unsold rough diamonds from Special Notified Zone of Customs without Export Declaration Form (EDF) formality Attention of Authorised Dealer Category – I banks (AD banks) is invited to the A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.1 dated July 02, 2015. 2. It has been decided to modify the provisions contained in para 4 of the above A.P. (Dir Series) Circular,
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