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Sep 19, 2019
Concurrent Audit System
RBI/2019-20/64 DBS.CO.ARS.No.BC.01/08.91.021/2019-20 September 18, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (other than Regional Rural Banks), Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks and Local Area Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Concurrent Audit System Please refer to circular DBS.CO.ARS.No.BC.2/08.91.021/2015-16 dated July 16, 2015 on ‘Concurrent Audit System in Commercial Banks - Revision of RBI's Guidelines’. 2. As you are aware, concurrent audit aims at shortening the interval bet
RBI/2019-20/64 DBS.CO.ARS.No.BC.01/08.91.021/2019-20 September 18, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (other than Regional Rural Banks), Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks and Local Area Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Concurrent Audit System Please refer to circular DBS.CO.ARS.No.BC.2/08.91.021/2015-16 dated July 16, 2015 on ‘Concurrent Audit System in Commercial Banks - Revision of RBI's Guidelines’. 2. As you are aware, concurrent audit aims at shortening the interval bet
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Sep 19, 2019
Implementation of Section 51-A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2019-20/65 DBR.AML.BC.No.16/14.06.001/2019-20 September 19, 2019 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Implementation of Section 51-A 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 August 09, 2019, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in term
RBI/2019-20/65 DBR.AML.BC.No.16/14.06.001/2019-20 September 19, 2019 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Implementation of Section 51-A 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 August 09, 2019, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in term
Sep 19, 2019
Priority Sector Targets - Lending to Non-Corporate Farmers - FY 2019-20
RBI/2019-20/63 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.11/04.09.01/2019-20 September 19, 2019 The Chairman/ Managing Director Chief Executive Officer (All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks, Small Finance Banks and Foreign banks with more than 20 branches) Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Targets - Lending to Non-Corporate Farmers – FY 2019-20 Please refer to our Circular No. FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.08/04.09.01/2015-16 dated July 16, 2015 advising, inter alia, that the syst
RBI/2019-20/63 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.11/04.09.01/2019-20 September 19, 2019 The Chairman/ Managing Director Chief Executive Officer (All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks, Small Finance Banks and Foreign banks with more than 20 branches) Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Targets - Lending to Non-Corporate Farmers – FY 2019-20 Please refer to our Circular No. FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.08/04.09.01/2015-16 dated July 16, 2015 advising, inter alia, that the syst
Sep 16, 2019
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/62 Ref.No.IDMD/739/08.02.032/2019-20 September 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 ₹17,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cr
RBI/2019-20/62 Ref.No.IDMD/739/08.02.032/2019-20 September 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 ₹17,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cr
Sep 16, 2019
Bharat Bill Payment System - Expansion of biller categories
RBI/2019-20/61 DPSS.CO.PD.No.605/02.27.020/2019-20 September 16, 2019 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerScheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks / Payment Banks / Small Finance BanksBharat Bill Payment System Providers / System Participantsand prospective Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units Madam / Dear Sir, Bharat Bill Payment System - Expansion of bil
RBI/2019-20/61 DPSS.CO.PD.No.605/02.27.020/2019-20 September 16, 2019 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerScheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks / Payment Banks / Small Finance BanksBharat Bill Payment System Providers / System Participantsand prospective Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units Madam / Dear Sir, Bharat Bill Payment System - Expansion of bil
Sep 12, 2019
Large Exposures Framework
RBI/2019-20/60 DBR.No.BP.BC.18/21.01.003/2019-20 September 12, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework Please refer to paragraph 7 (a) of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated August 7, 2019 on ‘Harmonisation of single counterparty exposure limit for banks’ exposures to a single NBFC with general single counterparty exposure limit’ (extract enclosed). 2. In terms of circular
RBI/2019-20/60 DBR.No.BP.BC.18/21.01.003/2019-20 September 12, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework Please refer to paragraph 7 (a) of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated August 7, 2019 on ‘Harmonisation of single counterparty exposure limit for banks’ exposures to a single NBFC with general single counterparty exposure limit’ (extract enclosed). 2. In terms of circular
Sep 12, 2019
Risk Weight for Consumer Credit except credit card receivables
RBI/2019-20/59 DBR.No.BP.BC.17/21.06.001/2019-20 September 12, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Risk Weight for Consumer Credit except credit card receivables Please refer to paragraph 6 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated August 7, 2019 on ‘Reduction in risk weight for consumer credit except credit card receivables’ (extract enclosed). 2. As per extant
RBI/2019-20/59 DBR.No.BP.BC.17/21.06.001/2019-20 September 12, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Risk Weight for Consumer Credit except credit card receivables Please refer to paragraph 6 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated August 7, 2019 on ‘Reduction in risk weight for consumer credit except credit card receivables’ (extract enclosed). 2. As per extant
Sep 09, 2019
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/58 Ref.No.IDMD/681/08.02.032/2019-20 September 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 ₹17,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cr
RBI/2019-20/58 Ref.No.IDMD/681/08.02.032/2019-20 September 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 ₹17,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cr
Sep 05, 2019
Change in name of “The Orissa State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” to “The Odisha State Co-operative Bank Ltd” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/56 DCBR.RCB.No.03/19.51.025/2019-20 Bhadrapada 1, 1941 August 23, 2019 All State Co-operative Banks/ Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir Change in name of “The Orissa State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” to “The Odisha State Co-operative Bank Ltd” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “The Orissa State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” has been substituted with “The Odisha State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” in the Secon
RBI/2019-20/56 DCBR.RCB.No.03/19.51.025/2019-20 Bhadrapada 1, 1941 August 23, 2019 All State Co-operative Banks/ Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir Change in name of “The Orissa State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” to “The Odisha State Co-operative Bank Ltd” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “The Orissa State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” has been substituted with “The Odisha State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” in the Secon
Sep 05, 2019
Alteration in the name of "IDFC Bank Limited" to "IDFC FIRST Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/54 DBR.No.Ret.BC.14/12.07.160/2019-20 September 03, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial BanksDear Sir/MadamAlteration in the name of "IDFC Bank Limited" to "IDFC FIRST Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934We advise that the name of " IDFC Bank Limited " has been changed to "IDFC FIRST Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from January 12, 2019 by Notification DBR.PSBD.No.7234
RBI/2019-20/54 DBR.No.Ret.BC.14/12.07.160/2019-20 September 03, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial BanksDear Sir/MadamAlteration in the name of "IDFC Bank Limited" to "IDFC FIRST Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934We advise that the name of " IDFC Bank Limited " has been changed to "IDFC FIRST Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from January 12, 2019 by Notification DBR.PSBD.No.7234
Sep 05, 2019
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 800 million to the Government of the Republic of Maldives
RBI/2019-20/55 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.7 September 05, 2019 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 800 million to the Government of the Republic of Maldives Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated March 18, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Maldives for making available to the latter, a Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of US
RBI/2019-20/55 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.7 September 05, 2019 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 800 million to the Government of the Republic of Maldives Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated March 18, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Maldives for making available to the latter, a Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of US
Sep 04, 2019
External Benchmark Based Lending
RBI/2019-20/53 DBR.DIR.BC.No.14/13.03.00/2019-20 September 04, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir, External Benchmark Based Lending As you are aware, Reserve Bank had constituted an Internal Study Group (ISG) to examine various aspects of the marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) system. The final report of the ISG was published in October 2017 for public feedback. The ISG obser
RBI/2019-20/53 DBR.DIR.BC.No.14/13.03.00/2019-20 September 04, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir, External Benchmark Based Lending As you are aware, Reserve Bank had constituted an Internal Study Group (ISG) to examine various aspects of the marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) system. The final report of the ISG was published in October 2017 for public feedback. The ISG obser
Aug 30, 2019
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/52 Ref.No.IDMD/617/08.02.032/2019-20 August 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 ₹17,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ crore
RBI/2019-20/52 Ref.No.IDMD/617/08.02.032/2019-20 August 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 ₹17,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ crore
Aug 30, 2019
Amendment to Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs)
RBI/2019-20/51 DPSS.CO.PD.No.499/02.14.006/2019-20 August 30, 2019 All Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers Madam / Dear Sir, Amendment to Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) Please refer to paragraph 9.1 (i) (i) of the Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of PPIs issued vide DPSS.CO.PD.No.1164/02.14.006/2017-18 dated October 11, 2017 (PPI-MD). 2. It is advised that the timeline for conversion of minimum detail PPIs to
RBI/2019-20/51 DPSS.CO.PD.No.499/02.14.006/2019-20 August 30, 2019 All Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers Madam / Dear Sir, Amendment to Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) Please refer to paragraph 9.1 (i) (i) of the Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of PPIs issued vide DPSS.CO.PD.No.1164/02.14.006/2017-18 dated October 11, 2017 (PPI-MD). 2. It is advised that the timeline for conversion of minimum detail PPIs to
Aug 29, 2019
Cash Withdrawal at Points-of-Sale (PoS) Devices
RBI/2019-20/50 DPSS.CO.PD.No.501/02.14.003/2019-20 August 29, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks /State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks /All Authorised Card Networks Madam / Dear Sir, Cash Withdrawal at Points-of-Sale (PoS) Devices A reference is invited to the circulars DPSS.CO.PD.No.147/02.14.003/2009-10 dated July 22, 2009, DPSS.CO.PD.No.563/02.14.003/2013-14 dated September 5, 2013 and DPSS.CO.PD.
RBI/2019-20/50 DPSS.CO.PD.No.501/02.14.003/2019-20 August 29, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks /State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks /All Authorised Card Networks Madam / Dear Sir, Cash Withdrawal at Points-of-Sale (PoS) Devices A reference is invited to the circulars DPSS.CO.PD.No.147/02.14.003/2009-10 dated July 22, 2009, DPSS.CO.PD.No.563/02.14.003/2013-14 dated September 5, 2013 and DPSS.CO.PD.
Aug 26, 2019
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/49 Ref.No.IDMD/546/08.02.032/2019-20 August 26, 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 ₹17,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ crore)
RBI/2019-20/49 Ref.No.IDMD/546/08.02.032/2019-20 August 26, 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 ₹17,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ crore)
Aug 26, 2019
Interest Subvention Scheme for Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to Fisheries and Animal Husbandry farmers during the years 2018-19 and 2019-20
RBI/2019-20/48 FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.No.10/05.02.001/2019-20 August 26, 2019 The Chairman / Managing Director & CEOsAll Public & Private Sector Scheduled Commercial Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Interest Subvention Scheme for Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to Fisheries and Animal Husbandry farmers during the years 2018-19 and 2019-20 Please refer to our circular FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.12/05.05.010/2018-19 dated February 4, 2019 extending KCC facility to animal husbandry farmers and fisheri
RBI/2019-20/48 FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.No.10/05.02.001/2019-20 August 26, 2019 The Chairman / Managing Director & CEOsAll Public & Private Sector Scheduled Commercial Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Interest Subvention Scheme for Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to Fisheries and Animal Husbandry farmers during the years 2018-19 and 2019-20 Please refer to our circular FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.12/05.05.010/2018-19 dated February 4, 2019 extending KCC facility to animal husbandry farmers and fisheri
Aug 21, 2019
Processing of e-mandate on cards for recurring transactions
RBI/2019-20/47 DPSS.CO.PD.No.447/02.14.003/2019-20 August 21, 2019 The Chairman / 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 / Payments Banks / Small Finance Banks / Card Payment Networks / Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers Madam / Dear Sir, Processing of e-mandate on cards for recurring transactions The Reserve B
RBI/2019-20/47 DPSS.CO.PD.No.447/02.14.003/2019-20 August 21, 2019 The Chairman / 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 / Payments Banks / Small Finance Banks / Card Payment Networks / Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers Madam / Dear Sir, Processing of e-mandate on cards for recurring transactions The Reserve B
Aug 19, 2019
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/45 Ref.No.IDMD/485/08.02.032/2019-20 August 19, 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 ₹17,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ crore)
RBI/2019-20/45 Ref.No.IDMD/485/08.02.032/2019-20 August 19, 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 ₹17,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ crore)
Aug 16, 2019
Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 - Acceptance of Deposits by issue of Commercial Papers
RBI/2019-20/44 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 06 August 16, 2019 To All Category - I Authorised Dealers and Authorised Banks Dear Sir / Madam Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 – Acceptance of Deposits by issue of Commercial Papers Attention of Authorised Dealers (ADs) is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations, 2016 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 5(R)/2016-RB dated April 1, 2016, as amended from time to t
RBI/2019-20/44 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 06 August 16, 2019 To All Category - I Authorised Dealers and Authorised Banks Dear Sir / Madam Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 – Acceptance of Deposits by issue of Commercial Papers Attention of Authorised Dealers (ADs) is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations, 2016 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 5(R)/2016-RB dated April 1, 2016, as amended from time to t
Aug 16, 2019
Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015
RBI/2019-20/43 DBR.IBD.BC.No.13/23.67.001/2019-20 August 16, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 In exercise of the powers conferred on the Reserve Bank of India under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the RBI makes the following amendments in the Reserve Bank of India (Gold Monetization Scheme, 2015) Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/23.67.003/2015-16 dated October 22, 2015,
RBI/2019-20/43 DBR.IBD.BC.No.13/23.67.001/2019-20 August 16, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 In exercise of the powers conferred on the Reserve Bank of India under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the RBI makes the following amendments in the Reserve Bank of India (Gold Monetization Scheme, 2015) Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/23.67.003/2015-16 dated October 22, 2015,
Aug 15, 2019
Inclusion of “North East Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/42 DBR.No.Ret.BC.12/12.07.160/2019-20 August 15, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir Inclusion of “North East Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “North East Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.No.31/16.02.010/2019-20 dated July 1, 2019, and published in the Gazette of India (Par
RBI/2019-20/42 DBR.No.Ret.BC.12/12.07.160/2019-20 August 15, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir Inclusion of “North East Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “North East Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.No.31/16.02.010/2019-20 dated July 1, 2019, and published in the Gazette of India (Par
Aug 14, 2019
Usage of ATMs - Free ATM transactions - Clarifications
RBI/2019-20/41 DPSS.CO.PD No. 377/02.10.002/2019-20 August 14, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks / Small Finance Banks / Payment Banks / White Label ATM Operators Madam / Sir, Usage of ATMs – Free ATM transactions – Clarifications Please refer to our circulars DPSS.CO.PD.No. 316/02.10.002/2014-2015 dated August 14, 2014 and DPSS.CO.PD.No. 659/02
RBI/2019-20/41 DPSS.CO.PD No. 377/02.10.002/2019-20 August 14, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks / Small Finance Banks / Payment Banks / White Label ATM Operators Madam / Sir, Usage of ATMs – Free ATM transactions – Clarifications Please refer to our circulars DPSS.CO.PD.No. 316/02.10.002/2014-2015 dated August 14, 2014 and DPSS.CO.PD.No. 659/02
Aug 13, 2019
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme - Implementation
RBI/2019-20/40 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.09/02.01.001/2019-20 August 13, 2019 The Chairmen / Managing Directors & CEOsScheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks),Small Finance Banks and Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme – Implementation Please refer to Circular RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No.75/02.01.001/2012-13 dated May 10, 2013 and RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No.11/02.01.001/2013-14 dated July 9, 2013 regarding the use of Aadhaar to facilitate
RBI/2019-20/40 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.09/02.01.001/2019-20 August 13, 2019 The Chairmen / Managing Directors & CEOsScheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks),Small Finance Banks and Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme – Implementation Please refer to Circular RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No.75/02.01.001/2012-13 dated May 10, 2013 and RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No.11/02.01.001/2013-14 dated July 9, 2013 regarding the use of Aadhaar to facilitate
Aug 13, 2019
Priority Sector Lending - Lending by banks to NBFCs for On-Lending
RBI/2019-20/39 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.7/04.09.01/2019-20 August 13, 2019 The Chairman/ Managing Director & CEOsAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding Regional Rural Banks and Small Finance Banks) Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Lending – Lending by banks to NBFCs for On-Lending In order to boost credit to the needy segment of borrowers, it has been decided that bank credit to registered NBFCs (other than MFIs) for on-lending will be eligible for classification as prio
RBI/2019-20/39 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.7/04.09.01/2019-20 August 13, 2019 The Chairman/ Managing Director & CEOsAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding Regional Rural Banks and Small Finance Banks) Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Lending – Lending by banks to NBFCs for On-Lending In order to boost credit to the needy segment of borrowers, it has been decided that bank credit to registered NBFCs (other than MFIs) for on-lending will be eligible for classification as prio
Aug 09, 2019
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/38 Ref. No. IDMD/423/08.02.032/2019-20 August 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 ₹ 17,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cr
RBI/2019-20/38 Ref. No. IDMD/423/08.02.032/2019-20 August 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 ₹ 17,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ cr
Aug 09, 2019
Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC
RBI/2019-20/37 DBR.AML.BC.No.11/14.01.001/2019-20 August 9, 2019 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. 381(E) dated May 28, 2019, has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. 2. The change carried out in the Master Direction in accordance with the aforementioned amendment to the PML Rules i
RBI/2019-20/37 DBR.AML.BC.No.11/14.01.001/2019-20 August 9, 2019 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. 381(E) dated May 28, 2019, has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. 2. The change carried out in the Master Direction in accordance with the aforementioned amendment to the PML Rules i
Aug 07, 2019
Change in Bank Rate
RBI/2019-20/36 DBR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.01.001/2019-20 August 07, 2019 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.44/12.01.001/2018-19 dated June 06, 2019, on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Third Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of August 07, 2019, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 35 basis points from 6.00 per cent to 5.65 per cent with immed
RBI/2019-20/36 DBR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.01.001/2019-20 August 07, 2019 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.44/12.01.001/2018-19 dated June 06, 2019, on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Third Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of August 07, 2019, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 35 basis points from 6.00 per cent to 5.65 per cent with immed
Aug 07, 2019
Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers
RBI/2019-20/35 REF.No.MPD.BC.388/07.01.279/2019-20 August 07, 2019 All Primary Dealers, Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers In the Third Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of August 07, 2019, the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been reduced by 35 basis points to 5.40 per cent from 5.75 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Accordingly, the Standing Liquidity Facility provided
RBI/2019-20/35 REF.No.MPD.BC.388/07.01.279/2019-20 August 07, 2019 All Primary Dealers, Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers In the Third Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of August 07, 2019, the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been reduced by 35 basis points to 5.40 per cent from 5.75 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Accordingly, the Standing Liquidity Facility provided
Aug 07, 2019
Marginal Standing Facility
RBI/2019-2020/34 FMOD.MAOG. No.135/01.18.001/2019-20 August 7, 2019 All Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) participants Madam/Sir, Marginal Standing Facility As announced in the Third Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the policy Repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 35 basis points from 5.75 per cent to 5.40 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Consequently, the M
RBI/2019-2020/34 FMOD.MAOG. No.135/01.18.001/2019-20 August 7, 2019 All Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) participants Madam/Sir, Marginal Standing Facility As announced in the Third Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the policy Repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 35 basis points from 5.75 per cent to 5.40 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Consequently, the M
Aug 07, 2019
Liquidity Adjustment Facility - Repo and Reverse Repo Rates
RBI/2019-2020/33 FMOD.MAOG. No.134/01.01.001/2019-20 August 7, 2019 All Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) participants Madam/Sir, Liquidity Adjustment Facility – Repo and Reverse Repo Rates As announced in the Third Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the policy Repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 35 basis points from 5.75 per cent to 5.40 per cent with imme
RBI/2019-2020/33 FMOD.MAOG. No.134/01.01.001/2019-20 August 7, 2019 All Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) participants Madam/Sir, Liquidity Adjustment Facility – Repo and Reverse Repo Rates As announced in the Third Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the policy Repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 35 basis points from 5.75 per cent to 5.40 per cent with imme
Aug 05, 2019
Auction of Government of India Dated Securities
RBI/2019-20/32 Ref.No.IDMD/311/08.02.032/2019-20 August 05, 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 ₹17,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ crore
RBI/2019-20/32 Ref.No.IDMD/311/08.02.032/2019-20 August 05, 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 ₹17,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Notified Amount (in ₹ crore
Aug 02, 2019
Financial Inclusion - Access to Banking Services - Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA)
RBI/2019-20/31 DCBR.BPD (PCB/RCB).Cir.No.02/13.01.000/2019-20 August 2, 2019 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks,All State/ Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion - Access to Banking Services - Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) Please refer to our circulars UBD.BPD.Cir.No.5/13.01.000/2012-13 dated August 17, 2012 and RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.24/07.38.01/2012-13 dated August 22, 2012 on the captioned subjec
RBI/2019-20/31 DCBR.BPD (PCB/RCB).Cir.No.02/13.01.000/2019-20 August 2, 2019 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks,All State/ Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion - Access to Banking Services - Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) Please refer to our circulars UBD.BPD.Cir.No.5/13.01.000/2012-13 dated August 17, 2012 and RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.24/07.38.01/2012-13 dated August 22, 2012 on the captioned subjec
Aug 02, 2019
Levy of Foreclosure Charges /Pre-payment Penalty on Floating Rate Term Loans
RBI/2019-20/29 DBR.Dir.BC.No.08/13.03.00/2019-20 August 02, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks Dear Sir / Madam Levy of Foreclosure Charges /Pre-payment Penalty on Floating Rate Term Loans Please refer to our circulars@@NBSP@@DBOD.No.Dir.BC.107/13.03.00/2011-12@@NBSP@@dated June 5, 2012 and DBOD.Dir.BC.No.110/13.03.00/2013-14 dated May 7, 2014, in terms of which banks are not permitted to charge foreclosur
RBI/2019-20/29 DBR.Dir.BC.No.08/13.03.00/2019-20 August 02, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks Dear Sir / Madam Levy of Foreclosure Charges /Pre-payment Penalty on Floating Rate Term Loans Please refer to our circulars@@NBSP@@DBOD.No.Dir.BC.107/13.03.00/2011-12@@NBSP@@dated June 5, 2012 and DBOD.Dir.BC.No.110/13.03.00/2013-14 dated May 7, 2014, in terms of which banks are not permitted to charge foreclosur
Aug 02, 2019
Levy of foreclosure charges/pre-payment penalty on Floating Rate Loans by NBFCs
RBI/2019-20/30 DNBR (PD) CC.No.101/03.10.001/2019-20 August 02, 2019 All NBFCs Madam / Dear Sir, Levy of foreclosure charges/pre-payment penalty on Floating Rate Loans by NBFCs Please refer to paragraph 30(4) of Chapter VI of Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 and paragraph 30(4) of Chapter V of Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company –
RBI/2019-20/30 DNBR (PD) CC.No.101/03.10.001/2019-20 August 02, 2019 All NBFCs Madam / Dear Sir, Levy of foreclosure charges/pre-payment penalty on Floating Rate Loans by NBFCs Please refer to paragraph 30(4) of Chapter VI of Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 and paragraph 30(4) of Chapter V of Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company –
Aug 01, 2019
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 38 million to the Government of the Republic of Mozambique
RBI/2019-20/27 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 5 August 01, 2019 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 38 million to the Government of the Republic of Mozambique Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated March 20, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Mozambique for making available to the latter, a Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of U
RBI/2019-20/27 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 5 August 01, 2019 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit of USD 38 million to the Government of the Republic of Mozambique Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated March 20, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Mozambique for making available to the latter, a Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of U
Aug 01, 2019
Alteration in the name of "The Royal Bank of Scotland plc" to "NatWest Markets Plc" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/26DBR.No.Ret.BC.07/12.07.150/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Alteration in the name of "The Royal Bank of Scotland plc" to "NatWest Markets Plc" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of "The Royal Bank of Scotland plc" has been changed to "NatWest Markets Plc" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DBR.IBD.No.10678/23.03.031/2018-19
RBI/2019-20/26DBR.No.Ret.BC.07/12.07.150/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Alteration in the name of "The Royal Bank of Scotland plc" to "NatWest Markets Plc" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of "The Royal Bank of Scotland plc" has been changed to "NatWest Markets Plc" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DBR.IBD.No.10678/23.03.031/2018-19
Aug 01, 2019
Exclusion of “National Australia Bank” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/25 DBR.No.Ret.BC.04/12.07.134/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Exclusion of “National Australia Bank” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “National Australia Bank” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.10667/23.13.085/2018-19 dated June 24, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section
RBI/2019-20/25 DBR.No.Ret.BC.04/12.07.134/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Exclusion of “National Australia Bank” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “National Australia Bank” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.10667/23.13.085/2018-19 dated June 24, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section
Aug 01, 2019
Cessation of “National Australia Bank” as a banking company within the meaning of sub -section (2) of Section 36 (A) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
RBI/2019-20/24 DBR.No.Ret.BC.03/12.07.134/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Cessation of “National Australia Bank” as a banking company within the meaning of sub –section (2) of Section 36 (A) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “National Australia Bank” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.10668/23.13.085/2018-19 dated June 24, 2019, an
RBI/2019-20/24 DBR.No.Ret.BC.03/12.07.134/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Cessation of “National Australia Bank” as a banking company within the meaning of sub –section (2) of Section 36 (A) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “National Australia Bank” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.10668/23.13.085/2018-19 dated June 24, 2019, an
Aug 01, 2019
Inclusion of “Bank of China Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/23 DBR.No.Ret.BC.06/12.06.172/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Bank of China Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Bank of China Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.10585/23.03.005/ 2018-19 dated June 19, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) da
RBI/2019-20/23 DBR.No.Ret.BC.06/12.06.172/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Bank of China Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Bank of China Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.10585/23.03.005/ 2018-19 dated June 19, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) da
Aug 01, 2019
Inclusion of “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/22 DBR.No.Ret.BC.05/12.06.173/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.No.499/16.02.011/2019-20 dated July 16, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III
RBI/2019-20/22 DBR.No.Ret.BC.05/12.06.173/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.No.499/16.02.011/2019-20 dated July 16, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III
Jul 31, 2019
Agency Commission- Furnishing reconciliation certificate
RBI/2019-20/21 DGBA.GBD.No.5/31.02.007/2019-20 July 31, 2019 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Agency Commission- Furnishing reconciliation certificate Please refer to Para 19 and 20 of our Master Circular on ‘Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks - Payment of Agency Commission’ dated July 02, 2018 related to claiming of agency commission based on which agency banks are submitting two certificates to RBI along with the agency commission claims. 2. It has now
RBI/2019-20/21 DGBA.GBD.No.5/31.02.007/2019-20 July 31, 2019 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Agency Commission- Furnishing reconciliation certificate Please refer to Para 19 and 20 of our Master Circular on ‘Conduct of Government Business by Agency Banks - Payment of Agency Commission’ dated July 02, 2018 related to claiming of agency commission based on which agency banks are submitting two certificates to RBI along with the agency commission claims. 2. It has now
Jul 30, 2019
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy - Rationalisation of End-use Provisions
RBI/2019-20/20 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 04 July 30, 2019 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy – Rationalisation of End-use Provisions Attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to paragraphs 2.1.(v) and 2.1.(viii) of Master Direction No.5 dated March 26, 2019 on the above subject in terms of which, inter alia, ECB proceeds cannot be utilised for working capital purposes
RBI/2019-20/20 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 04 July 30, 2019 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy – Rationalisation of End-use Provisions Attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to paragraphs 2.1.(v) and 2.1.(viii) of Master Direction No.5 dated March 26, 2019 on the above subject in terms of which, inter alia, ECB proceeds cannot be utilised for working capital purposes
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