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Feb 15, 2023
Applications of Online Payment Aggregators received under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 - Status
With a view to bringing entities undertaking online payment aggregation business within the regulatory fold, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued circulars dated March 17, 2020 and March 31, 2021 on “Guidelines on Regulation of Payment Aggregators and Payment Gateways” (Guidelines). In terms of the Guidelines, online non-bank Payment Aggregators (PAs) – existing as on March 17, 2020 (referred to as existing PAs) – were required to apply to RBI by September 30, 20211
With a view to bringing entities undertaking online payment aggregation business within the regulatory fold, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued circulars dated March 17, 2020 and March 31, 2021 on “Guidelines on Regulation of Payment Aggregators and Payment Gateways” (Guidelines). In terms of the Guidelines, online non-bank Payment Aggregators (PAs) – existing as on March 17, 2020 (referred to as existing PAs) – were required to apply to RBI by September 30, 20211
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Feb 14, 2023
Reserve Bank of India launches its Second Global Hackathon - HARBINGER 2023
Reserve Bank is organising its second global hackathon – “HARBINGER 2023 – Innovation for Transformation” with the theme ‘Inclusive Digital Services’. The Hackathon invites participants to develop solutions that have the potential to make digital financial services accessible to the differently abled, facilitate efficient compliance, extend the reach of Central Bank Digital Currencies and enhance the scalability of blockchains. HARBINGER 2023 invites innovative ideas
Reserve Bank is organising its second global hackathon – “HARBINGER 2023 – Innovation for Transformation” with the theme ‘Inclusive Digital Services’. The Hackathon invites participants to develop solutions that have the potential to make digital financial services accessible to the differently abled, facilitate efficient compliance, extend the reach of Central Bank Digital Currencies and enhance the scalability of blockchains. HARBINGER 2023 invites innovative ideas
Feb 03, 2023
Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) - Status Update
The PIDF Scheme, operationalised by the Reserve Bank from January 01, 2021, subsidises deployment of Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and north eastern states of the country. From August 26, 2021, beneficiaries of PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi Scheme) in tier-1 and tier-2 centres are also covered. Further, J & K and Ladakh regions are included as special focus areas from June 09, 2022.
The PIDF Scheme, operationalised by the Reserve Bank from January 01, 2021, subsidises deployment of Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and north eastern states of the country. From August 26, 2021, beneficiaries of PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi Scheme) in tier-1 and tier-2 centres are also covered. Further, J & K and Ladakh regions are included as special focus areas from June 09, 2022.
Jan 31, 2023
Reserve Bank of India announces Digital Payments Index for September 2022
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been publishing a composite Reserve Bank of India – Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) since January 1, 2021 with March 2018 as base to capture the extent of digitisation of payments across the country. The index for September 2022 stands at 377.46 as against 349.30 for March 2022. The RBI-DPI index has increased across all parameters driven by significant growth in payment infrastructure and payment performance across the country ove
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been publishing a composite Reserve Bank of India – Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) since January 1, 2021 with March 2018 as base to capture the extent of digitisation of payments across the country. The index for September 2022 stands at 377.46 as against 349.30 for March 2022. The RBI-DPI index has increased across all parameters driven by significant growth in payment infrastructure and payment performance across the country ove
Jan 16, 2023
RBI releases Discussion Paper on Expected Loss (EL)-based Approach for loan loss provisioning by banks
As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released on September 30, 2022, RBI had proposed to adopt an expected loss-based approach for loss allowances required to be maintained by banks in respect of their loan exposures. It was announced that a discussion paper on the various aspects of the transition will be issued shortly. Accordingly, RBI has today released the Discussion Paper (DP) that comprehensively examines various issues and proposes
As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released on September 30, 2022, RBI had proposed to adopt an expected loss-based approach for loss allowances required to be maintained by banks in respect of their loan exposures. It was announced that a discussion paper on the various aspects of the transition will be issued shortly. Accordingly, RBI has today released the Discussion Paper (DP) that comprehensively examines various issues and proposes
Jan 05, 2023
Regulatory Sandbox (RS) - Fourth Cohort on Prevention and Mitigation of Financial Frauds - Test Phase
The Reserve Bank had announced opening of the Fourth Cohort under Regulatory Sandbox vide Press release dated June 06, 2022 for theme ‘Prevention and Mitigation of Financial Frauds’. 2. The Reserve Bank received nine applications of which six have been selected for the ‘Test Phase’. The entities, as per details below, shall commence testing of their products from February 2023. Sl. No. Sandbox Entity Description 1 Bahwan Cybertek Private Limited The solution ‘rt360 Re
The Reserve Bank had announced opening of the Fourth Cohort under Regulatory Sandbox vide Press release dated June 06, 2022 for theme ‘Prevention and Mitigation of Financial Frauds’. 2. The Reserve Bank received nine applications of which six have been selected for the ‘Test Phase’. The entities, as per details below, shall commence testing of their products from February 2023. Sl. No. Sandbox Entity Description 1 Bahwan Cybertek Private Limited The solution ‘rt360 Re
Jan 04, 2023
RBI releases Annual Report of Ombudsman Schemes, 2021-22
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the period April 01, 2021 – March 31, 2022 today. With the year also marking the launch of Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS) on November 12, 2021, the Annual Report covers the activities under the erstwhile Ombudsman Schemes i.e., Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 (BOS), the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018 (OSNBFC), and the Ombudsman Scheme
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the period April 01, 2021 – March 31, 2022 today. With the year also marking the launch of Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS) on November 12, 2021, the Annual Report covers the activities under the erstwhile Ombudsman Schemes i.e., Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 (BOS), the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018 (OSNBFC), and the Ombudsman Scheme
Dec 29, 2022
Reserve Bank of India imposes Monetary Penalty on Mynd Solutions Private Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹13,90,000 (Rupees Thirteen Lakh and Ninety Thousand only) on Mynd Solutions Private Limited (the entity) for not complying with the Guidelines on Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) updated as on July 02, 2018. The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act). This action is based on deficiencies in regu
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹13,90,000 (Rupees Thirteen Lakh and Ninety Thousand only) on Mynd Solutions Private Limited (the entity) for not complying with the Guidelines on Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) updated as on July 02, 2018. The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act). This action is based on deficiencies in regu
Nov 30, 2022
Reserve Bank of India and Financial Services Agency, Japan exchange Letter of Cooperation in the field of Central Counter Parties
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Financial Services Agency (FSA), Japan today exchanged letters of cooperation in the field of Central Counter Parties (CCPs) with the objective of improving mutual cooperation. With this exchange of letters, RBI and FSA are committed to deepen relations between the two countries and strengthen the exchange of information. RBI and FSA also expressed their willingness to hold a dialogue or exchange views about matters of common in
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Financial Services Agency (FSA), Japan today exchanged letters of cooperation in the field of Central Counter Parties (CCPs) with the objective of improving mutual cooperation. With this exchange of letters, RBI and FSA are committed to deepen relations between the two countries and strengthen the exchange of information. RBI and FSA also expressed their willingness to hold a dialogue or exchange views about matters of common in
Oct 31, 2022
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on Vakrangee Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1,76,00,000 (Rupees One Crore and Seventy Six Lakh only) on Vakrangee Limited (the entity) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the White Label ATM (WLA) directions. The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act). This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pron
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1,76,00,000 (Rupees One Crore and Seventy Six Lakh only) on Vakrangee Limited (the entity) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the White Label ATM (WLA) directions. The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act). This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pron
Oct 20, 2022
Revocation of Certificate of Authorisation of GI Technology Private Limited
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 8 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has revoked the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO): Company’s Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Revocation Reason for Revocation GI Technology Private Limited No. C-9, 2nd Floor, Left Wing, Thiru Vika Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 8 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has revoked the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO): Company’s Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Revocation Reason for Revocation GI Technology Private Limited No. C-9, 2nd Floor, Left Wing, Thiru Vika Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai
Sep 05, 2022
Regulatory Sandbox: ‘On Tap’ application facility for theme ‘Retail Payments’ - Shortlisting of entities
The Reserve Bank had announced opening of the ‘On Tap’ application facility for the theme ‘Retail Payments’ under Regulatory Sandbox vide Press release dated October 08, 2021. 2. In this regard, it is informed that the below mentioned two entities have been selected for the ‘Test Phase’: Sl. No. Sandbox Entity Product Description 1 HDFC Bank (in partnership with Crunchfish AB1) The product ‘Offline Retail Payments’ provides capability for customer and merchants to be
The Reserve Bank had announced opening of the ‘On Tap’ application facility for the theme ‘Retail Payments’ under Regulatory Sandbox vide Press release dated October 08, 2021. 2. In this regard, it is informed that the below mentioned two entities have been selected for the ‘Test Phase’: Sl. No. Sandbox Entity Product Description 1 HDFC Bank (in partnership with Crunchfish AB1) The product ‘Offline Retail Payments’ provides capability for customer and merchants to be
Sep 05, 2022
Regulatory Sandbox - Fifth Cohort Announcement and Opening of ‘On Tap’ application for Second Cohort on ‘Cross Border Payments’
Based upon the feedback received from various stakeholders, and in order to foster continuous innovation in various areas pertaining to fintech as well as to provide testing platform to the different products/ services/ technology which fall under the domain of the Reserve Bank as indicated in para 6.1.3 of the Enabling Framework for Regulatory Sandbox, it is announced that the Fifth Cohort under Regulatory Sandbox will be theme neutral. Innovative products/ services/
Based upon the feedback received from various stakeholders, and in order to foster continuous innovation in various areas pertaining to fintech as well as to provide testing platform to the different products/ services/ technology which fall under the domain of the Reserve Bank as indicated in para 6.1.3 of the Enabling Framework for Regulatory Sandbox, it is announced that the Fifth Cohort under Regulatory Sandbox will be theme neutral. Innovative products/ services/
Aug 24, 2022
Reserve Bank of India lifts the business restrictions imposed on American Express Banking Corp
In view of the satisfactory compliance demonstrated by American Express Banking Corp. with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular dated April 6, 2018 on Storage of Payment System Data, the restrictions imposed, vide order dated April 23, 2021, on on-boarding of new domestic customers have been lifted with immediate effect. Background RBI had, by order dated April 23, 2021, imposed restrictions on American Express Banking Corp. from on-boarding new domestic customers
In view of the satisfactory compliance demonstrated by American Express Banking Corp. with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular dated April 6, 2018 on Storage of Payment System Data, the restrictions imposed, vide order dated April 23, 2021, on on-boarding of new domestic customers have been lifted with immediate effect. Background RBI had, by order dated April 23, 2021, imposed restrictions on American Express Banking Corp. from on-boarding new domestic customers
Aug 18, 2022
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Obopay Mobile Technology India Private Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty of ₹5,93,000/- (Rupees five lakh ninety-three thousand only) on Obopay Mobile Technology India Private Limited (the entity) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) dated August 27, 2021 (as updated from time to time) and the Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 dated February 25, 2016 (as updated from time to time). The
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty of ₹5,93,000/- (Rupees five lakh ninety-three thousand only) on Obopay Mobile Technology India Private Limited (the entity) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) dated August 27, 2021 (as updated from time to time) and the Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 dated February 25, 2016 (as updated from time to time). The
Aug 17, 2022
Reserve Bank of India releases Discussion Paper on Charges in Payment Systems
As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 08, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today released a discussion paper on “Charges in Payment Systems” for public feedback. Feedback may be provided in respect of questions raised therein, including other relevant suggestions, through email on or before October 3, 2022. 2. The focus of RBI’s initiatives in the payment systems has been to ease frictions which may arise from s
As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 08, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today released a discussion paper on “Charges in Payment Systems” for public feedback. Feedback may be provided in respect of questions raised therein, including other relevant suggestions, through email on or before October 3, 2022. 2. The focus of RBI’s initiatives in the payment systems has been to ease frictions which may arise from s
Jul 27, 2022
Reserve Bank of India announces Digital Payments Index for March 2022
The Reserve Bank had announced construction of a composite Reserve Bank of India – Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) with March 2018 as base to capture the extent of digitisation of payments across the country. The index for March 2022 stands at 349.30 as against 304.06 for September 2021, which was announced on January 19, 2022. The RBI-DPI index has demonstrated significant growth representing the rapid adoption and deepening of digital payments across the country in
The Reserve Bank had announced construction of a composite Reserve Bank of India – Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) with March 2018 as base to capture the extent of digitisation of payments across the country. The index for March 2022 stands at 349.30 as against 304.06 for September 2021, which was announced on January 19, 2022. The RBI-DPI index has demonstrated significant growth representing the rapid adoption and deepening of digital payments across the country in
Jul 19, 2022
Regulatory Sandbox (RS): Second Cohort on ‘Cross-Border Payments’ - Exit
In the Second Cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) with ‘Cross-Border Payments’ as its theme, eight entities commenced testing of their products which was communicated vide Press Release dated September 13, 2021. 2. The following four entities have completed the ‘Test Phase’. Sl. No. Sandbox Entity Description 1 Cashfree Payments India Private Limited The product extends a cross-border payment platform to facilitate the purchase of assets listed on foreign exchang
In the Second Cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) with ‘Cross-Border Payments’ as its theme, eight entities commenced testing of their products which was communicated vide Press Release dated September 13, 2021. 2. The following four entities have completed the ‘Test Phase’. Sl. No. Sandbox Entity Description 1 Cashfree Payments India Private Limited The product extends a cross-border payment platform to facilitate the purchase of assets listed on foreign exchang
Jul 12, 2022
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on Ola Financial Services Private Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty of ₹1,67,80,000/- (Rupees one crore sixty seven lakh eighty thousand only) on Ola Financial Services Private Limited (the entity) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Master Directions on PPIs dated August 27, 2021 (as updated from time to time) and the Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 dated February 25, 2016 (as updated from time to time). The penalty has been imposed
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty of ₹1,67,80,000/- (Rupees one crore sixty seven lakh eighty thousand only) on Ola Financial Services Private Limited (the entity) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Master Directions on PPIs dated August 27, 2021 (as updated from time to time) and the Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 dated February 25, 2016 (as updated from time to time). The penalty has been imposed
Jul 01, 2022
Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems - Follow-on exercise
The Reserve Bank of India today released the report on Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems providing a comparative position of the payments ecosystem in India relative to other major countries. The benchmarking exercise was first carried out in 2019 with respect to the position in 2017. This follow-on benchmarking exercise, covering the same countries and parameters used in the earlier study, was undertaken with respect to the position in 2020. The highlights of the
The Reserve Bank of India today released the report on Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems providing a comparative position of the payments ecosystem in India relative to other major countries. The benchmarking exercise was first carried out in 2019 with respect to the position in 2017. This follow-on benchmarking exercise, covering the same countries and parameters used in the earlier study, was undertaken with respect to the position in 2020. The highlights of the
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