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Aug 18, 2023
Reset of Floating Interest Rate on Equated Monthly Instalments (EMI) based Personal Loans
REF: No. MPD. BC.244/07.01.279/ 2003-04 November 5, 2003Kartika 14, 1925(S)To All Primary DealersDear Sirs,Primary Dealers' Access to Call/Notice Money MarketPlease refer to Paragraphs 62 and 63 of the Governor’s statement on Mid-term Review of Monetary and Credit Policy for the year 2003-04 enclosed with his letter No. MPD. BC.241/07.01.279/2003-04 dated November 3, 2003 (copy of the paragraphs enclosed). 2. It may be recalled that following the annual policy Stateme
REF: No. MPD. BC.244/07.01.279/ 2003-04 November 5, 2003Kartika 14, 1925(S)To All Primary DealersDear Sirs,Primary Dealers' Access to Call/Notice Money MarketPlease refer to Paragraphs 62 and 63 of the Governor’s statement on Mid-term Review of Monetary and Credit Policy for the year 2003-04 enclosed with his letter No. MPD. BC.241/07.01.279/2003-04 dated November 3, 2003 (copy of the paragraphs enclosed). 2. It may be recalled that following the annual policy Stateme
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Jun 08, 2023
Priority Sector Lending (PSL) targets / sub-targets and contribution against shortfall in achievement of PSL targets - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) - Extension of time
RBI/2023-24/42 DOR.CRE.REC.18/07.10.002/2023-24 June 8, 2023 Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks other than Salary Earners’ Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending (PSL) targets / sub-targets and contribution against shortfall in achievement of PSL targets – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) - Extension of time Please refer to para 3 of the circular DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir No.10/13.05.000/2019-201 dated March 13, 2020, and para 5 of Master Direction on Priori
RBI/2023-24/42 DOR.CRE.REC.18/07.10.002/2023-24 June 8, 2023 Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks other than Salary Earners’ Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending (PSL) targets / sub-targets and contribution against shortfall in achievement of PSL targets – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) - Extension of time Please refer to para 3 of the circular DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir No.10/13.05.000/2019-201 dated March 13, 2020, and para 5 of Master Direction on Priori
Jun 08, 2023
Guidelines on Default Loss Guarantee (DLG) in Digital Lending
RBI/2023-24/41 DOR.CRE.REC.21/21.07.001/2023-24 June 08, 2023 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks), Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, State Co-operative Banks, Central Co-operative Banks; and Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/ Dear Sir, Guidelines on Default Loss Guarantee (DLG) in Digital Lending A reference is invited to Para (3.4.3.1) of Section C of Annex-II to the RBI Press Release “Recommendations of th
RBI/2023-24/41 DOR.CRE.REC.21/21.07.001/2023-24 June 08, 2023 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks), Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, State Co-operative Banks, Central Co-operative Banks; and Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/ Dear Sir, Guidelines on Default Loss Guarantee (DLG) in Digital Lending A reference is invited to Para (3.4.3.1) of Section C of Annex-II to the RBI Press Release “Recommendations of th
Jun 08, 2023
Framework for Compromise Settlements and Technical Write-offs
RBI/2023-24/40 DOR.STR.REC.20/21.04.048/2023-24 June 08, 2023 Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ Central Co-operative Banks All-India Financial Institutions Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Framework for Compromise Settlements and Technical Write-offs The Reserve Bank of India has issued various inst
RBI/2023-24/40 DOR.STR.REC.20/21.04.048/2023-24 June 08, 2023 Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ Central Co-operative Banks All-India Financial Institutions Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Framework for Compromise Settlements and Technical Write-offs The Reserve Bank of India has issued various inst
Jun 08, 2023
Rationalization of Branch Authorisation Policy for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs)
RBI/2023-24/39 DOR.REG.No.19/07.01.000/2023-24 June 08, 2023 Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (except Salary Earners’ Banks) Madam / Dear Sir Rationalization of Branch Authorisation Policy for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) A reference is made to the circular on the revised criteria for classifying a UCB as Financially Sound and Well Managed (FSWM) issued by RBI vide circular DOR.REG.No.85/07.01.000/2022-23 dated Dece
RBI/2023-24/39 DOR.REG.No.19/07.01.000/2023-24 June 08, 2023 Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (except Salary Earners’ Banks) Madam / Dear Sir Rationalization of Branch Authorisation Policy for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) A reference is made to the circular on the revised criteria for classifying a UCB as Financially Sound and Well Managed (FSWM) issued by RBI vide circular DOR.REG.No.85/07.01.000/2022-23 dated Dece
Apr 24, 2023
Provisioning for standard assets by primary (Urban) co-operative banks - revised norms under four-tiered regulatory framework
RBI/2023-24/18 DOR.STR.REC.12/21.04.048/2023-24 April 24, 2023 All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Provisioning for standard assets by primary (Urban) co-operative banks – revised norms under four-tiered regulatory framework Please refer to circular DOR.REG.No.84/07.01.000/2022-23 dated December 01, 2022, in terms of which Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) have been categorized into four Tiers namely Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 for regulatory
RBI/2023-24/18 DOR.STR.REC.12/21.04.048/2023-24 April 24, 2023 All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Provisioning for standard assets by primary (Urban) co-operative banks – revised norms under four-tiered regulatory framework Please refer to circular DOR.REG.No.84/07.01.000/2022-23 dated December 01, 2022, in terms of which Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) have been categorized into four Tiers namely Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 for regulatory
Mar 29, 2023
Revised Regulatory Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) - Net Worth and Capital Adequacy
RBI/2022-23/189 DOR.CAP.REC. No.109/09.18.201/2022-23 March 28, 2023 Dear Sir/ Madam, Revised Regulatory Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) – Net Worth and Capital Adequacy Please refer to para 7 of the circular DOR.CAP.REC.No.86/09.18.201/2022-23 dated December 01, 2022 on ‘Revised Regulatory Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) – Net Worth and Capital Adequacy. 2. It has been decided that the instructions shall come into effect from March 31, 202
RBI/2022-23/189 DOR.CAP.REC. No.109/09.18.201/2022-23 March 28, 2023 Dear Sir/ Madam, Revised Regulatory Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) – Net Worth and Capital Adequacy Please refer to para 7 of the circular DOR.CAP.REC.No.86/09.18.201/2022-23 dated December 01, 2022 on ‘Revised Regulatory Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) – Net Worth and Capital Adequacy. 2. It has been decided that the instructions shall come into effect from March 31, 202
Feb 20, 2023
Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements - Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021 - Disclosures for State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks
RBI/2022-23/181 DOR.ACC.REC.No.103/21.04.018/2022-23 February 20, 2023 Madam / Dear Sir, Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements - Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021 – Disclosures for State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks The Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements-Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021 (‘Master Direction’) are applicable to Commercial Banks and Primary Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs). They harmonize the r
RBI/2022-23/181 DOR.ACC.REC.No.103/21.04.018/2022-23 February 20, 2023 Madam / Dear Sir, Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements - Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021 – Disclosures for State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks The Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements-Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021 (‘Master Direction’) are applicable to Commercial Banks and Primary Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs). They harmonize the r
Dec 30, 2022
Individual Housing loans - Revised limits under four-tiered regulatory framework
RBI/2022-23/159 DOR.CRE.REC.92/07.10.002/2022-23 December 30, 2022 All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Individual Housing loans – Revised limits under four-tiered regulatory framework Please refer to circular DOR.REG.No.84/07.01.000/2022-23 dated December 1, 2022, in terms of which UCBs have been categorised into four tiers for regulatory purposes. 2. In terms of the circular DOR.CRE.REC.42/09.22.010/2022-23 dated June 8, 2022, ceilings on housin
RBI/2022-23/159 DOR.CRE.REC.92/07.10.002/2022-23 December 30, 2022 All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Individual Housing loans – Revised limits under four-tiered regulatory framework Please refer to circular DOR.REG.No.84/07.01.000/2022-23 dated December 1, 2022, in terms of which UCBs have been categorised into four tiers for regulatory purposes. 2. In terms of the circular DOR.CRE.REC.42/09.22.010/2022-23 dated June 8, 2022, ceilings on housin
Dec 01, 2022
Revised Regulatory Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) - Net Worth and Capital Adequacy
RBI/2022-23/146 DOR.CAP.REC.No.86/09.18.201/2022-23 December 1, 2022 Dear Sir/Madam, Revised Regulatory Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) – Net Worth and Capital Adequacy Please refer to the Revised Regulatory Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) emanating from the recommendations of Expert Committee on Urban Co-operative Banks (Press Release: 2022-2023/561 dated July 19, 2022) and circular no. DOR.REG.No.84/07.01.000/2022-23 dated December 1, 202
RBI/2022-23/146 DOR.CAP.REC.No.86/09.18.201/2022-23 December 1, 2022 Dear Sir/Madam, Revised Regulatory Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) – Net Worth and Capital Adequacy Please refer to the Revised Regulatory Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) emanating from the recommendations of Expert Committee on Urban Co-operative Banks (Press Release: 2022-2023/561 dated July 19, 2022) and circular no. DOR.REG.No.84/07.01.000/2022-23 dated December 1, 202
Dec 01, 2022
Revised Regulatory Framework - Categorization of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) for Regulatory Purposes
RBI/2022-23/144 DOR.REG.No.84/07.01.000/2022-23 December 01, 2022 Madam / Sir Revised Regulatory Framework - Categorization of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) for Regulatory Purposes Given the heterogeneity in the cooperative sector, a tiered regulatory framework is required to balance the spirit of mutuality and co-operation more prevalent in banks of smaller sizes and those with limited area of operation vis-à-vis the growth ambitions of the large-sized UCBs to spre
RBI/2022-23/144 DOR.REG.No.84/07.01.000/2022-23 December 01, 2022 Madam / Sir Revised Regulatory Framework - Categorization of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) for Regulatory Purposes Given the heterogeneity in the cooperative sector, a tiered regulatory framework is required to balance the spirit of mutuality and co-operation more prevalent in banks of smaller sizes and those with limited area of operation vis-à-vis the growth ambitions of the large-sized UCBs to spre
Dec 01, 2022
Review of norms for classification of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) as Financially Sound and Well Managed (FSWM)
RBI/2022-23/143 DOR.REG.No.85/07.01.000/2022-23 December 01, 2022 Madam / Sir Review of norms for classification of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) as Financially Sound and Well Managed (FSWM) In order to ensure a financially sound and stable co-operative sector, select UCBs are termed as Financially Sound and Well Managed (FSWM) subject to fulfillment of certain parameters. In this context, a reference is made to our circular DCBR.CO.LS (PCB) Cir.No.4/07.01.000/2014-
RBI/2022-23/143 DOR.REG.No.85/07.01.000/2022-23 December 01, 2022 Madam / Sir Review of norms for classification of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) as Financially Sound and Well Managed (FSWM) In order to ensure a financially sound and stable co-operative sector, select UCBs are termed as Financially Sound and Well Managed (FSWM) subject to fulfillment of certain parameters. In this context, a reference is made to our circular DCBR.CO.LS (PCB) Cir.No.4/07.01.000/2014-
Oct 11, 2022
Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements - Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021 - Disclosure of Divergence in Asset Classification and Provisioning
RBI/2022-23/130 DOR.ACC.REC.No.74/21.04.018/2022-23 October 11, 2022 Madam / Dear Sir, Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements - Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021 - Disclosure of Divergence in Asset Classification and Provisioning In terms of paragraph C.4(e) of Annexure III to the Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements-Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021, commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)) are required to disclos
RBI/2022-23/130 DOR.ACC.REC.No.74/21.04.018/2022-23 October 11, 2022 Madam / Dear Sir, Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements - Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021 - Disclosure of Divergence in Asset Classification and Provisioning In terms of paragraph C.4(e) of Annexure III to the Reserve Bank of India (Financial Statements-Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2021, commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)) are required to disclos
Sep 19, 2022
Compliance Function and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)- Urban Co-operative Banks
RBI/2022-2023/118 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG/SEC.04/11.01.005/2022-23 September 19, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Compliance Function and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)- Urban Co-operative Banks As part of the overall structure for Corporate Governance, the Compliance Function serves a critical role. Therefore, it has been decided to introduce certain principles, standards
RBI/2022-2023/118 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG/SEC.04/11.01.005/2022-23 September 19, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Compliance Function and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)- Urban Co-operative Banks As part of the overall structure for Corporate Governance, the Compliance Function serves a critical role. Therefore, it has been decided to introduce certain principles, standards
Sep 16, 2022
Master Directions on Interest Rate on Deposits
RBI/2022-2023/117 DOR.SOG (SPE).REC.No 68/13.03.00/2022-23 September 16, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks)All Small Finance BanksAll Payment BanksAll Local Area BanksAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/ DCCBs /State Cooperative Banks Sir / Madam, Master Directions on Interest Rate on Deposits Please refer to the instructions on the Foreign Currency (Non-resident) Accounts (Banks) Scheme contained in Section 19 (h) of the Master Di
RBI/2022-2023/117 DOR.SOG (SPE).REC.No 68/13.03.00/2022-23 September 16, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks)All Small Finance BanksAll Payment BanksAll Local Area BanksAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/ DCCBs /State Cooperative Banks Sir / Madam, Master Directions on Interest Rate on Deposits Please refer to the instructions on the Foreign Currency (Non-resident) Accounts (Banks) Scheme contained in Section 19 (h) of the Master Di
Sep 02, 2022
Guidelines on Digital Lending
RBI/2022-23/111 DOR.CRE.REC.66/21.07.001/2022-23 September 02, 2022 All Commercial Banks, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, State Co-operative Banks, District Central Co-operative Banks; and Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/ Sir, Guidelines on Digital Lending A reference is invited to para 7 of the RBI Press Release “Recommendations of the Working Group on Digital Lending – Implementation” dated August 10, 2022. Detailed gu
RBI/2022-23/111 DOR.CRE.REC.66/21.07.001/2022-23 September 02, 2022 All Commercial Banks, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, State Co-operative Banks, District Central Co-operative Banks; and Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/ Sir, Guidelines on Digital Lending A reference is invited to para 7 of the RBI Press Release “Recommendations of the Working Group on Digital Lending – Implementation” dated August 10, 2022. Detailed gu
Aug 12, 2022
Outsourcing of Financial Services - Responsibilities of regulated entities employing Recovery Agents
RBI/2022-23/108 DOR.ORG.REC.65/21.04.158/2022-23 August 12, 2022 Madam/ Sir, Outsourcing of Financial Services - Responsibilities of regulated entities employing Recovery Agents The Reserve Bank of India has from time to time advised regulated entities (REs) that the ultimate responsibility for their outsourced activities vests with them and they are, therefore, responsible for the actions of their service providers including Recovery Agents (hereafter referred to as
RBI/2022-23/108 DOR.ORG.REC.65/21.04.158/2022-23 August 12, 2022 Madam/ Sir, Outsourcing of Financial Services - Responsibilities of regulated entities employing Recovery Agents The Reserve Bank of India has from time to time advised regulated entities (REs) that the ultimate responsibility for their outsourced activities vests with them and they are, therefore, responsible for the actions of their service providers including Recovery Agents (hereafter referred to as
Aug 11, 2022
Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts - Amendments to Prudential Guidelines
RBI/2022-23/107 DOR.MRG.REC.64/00-00-005/2022-23 August 11, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts - Amendments to Prudential Guidelines Please refer to the circular DOR.CAP.51/21.06.201/2020-21 dated March 30, 2021 and circular DOR.CAP.REC.No.97/21.06.201/2021-22 dated March 31, 2022 on the captioned subject. 2. At present, while computing capital requirements for counterparty credit risk, the following exposures, wherever allowed t
RBI/2022-23/107 DOR.MRG.REC.64/00-00-005/2022-23 August 11, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts - Amendments to Prudential Guidelines Please refer to the circular DOR.CAP.51/21.06.201/2020-21 dated March 30, 2021 and circular DOR.CAP.REC.No.97/21.06.201/2021-22 dated March 31, 2022 on the captioned subject. 2. At present, while computing capital requirements for counterparty credit risk, the following exposures, wherever allowed t
Aug 11, 2022
Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) - Opening of new place of business by District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs)
RBI/2022-23/106 DOR.REG.No.63/19.51.052/2022-23 August 11, 2022 All District Central Co-operative Banks Madam/Sir, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) – Opening of new place of business by District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) Pursuant to the amendment to the Banking Regulation Act (No.39 of 2020) dated September 29, 2020, District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) are permitted to open new place of business/
RBI/2022-23/106 DOR.REG.No.63/19.51.052/2022-23 August 11, 2022 All District Central Co-operative Banks Madam/Sir, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) – Opening of new place of business by District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) Pursuant to the amendment to the Banking Regulation Act (No.39 of 2020) dated September 29, 2020, District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) are permitted to open new place of business/
Jul 26, 2022
Board approved Loan Policy - Management of Advances - UCBs
RBI/2022-23/93 DOR.CRE.REC.56/13.05.000/2022-23 July 26, 2022 All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Board approved Loan Policy – Management of Advances - UCBs Please refer to para 1 of the Master Circular DOR.CRE.REC.No.17/13.05.000/2022-23 dated April 8, 2022 on Management of Advances – UCBs in terms of which, UCBs are required to lay down, with the approval of their boards, transparent policies and guidelines for credit dispensation, in respect of
RBI/2022-23/93 DOR.CRE.REC.56/13.05.000/2022-23 July 26, 2022 All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Board approved Loan Policy – Management of Advances - UCBs Please refer to para 1 of the Master Circular DOR.CRE.REC.No.17/13.05.000/2022-23 dated April 8, 2022 on Management of Advances – UCBs in terms of which, UCBs are required to lay down, with the approval of their boards, transparent policies and guidelines for credit dispensation, in respect of
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