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Apr 27, 2021
Guidelines for Appointment of Statutory Central Auditors (SCAs)/Statutory Auditors (SAs) of Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), UCBs and NBFCs (including HFCs)
RBI/2021-22/25 Ref.No.DoS.CO.ARG/SEC.01/08.91.001/2021-22 April 27, 2021 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,All Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)All Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) (Including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Guidelines for Appointment of Statutory Central Auditors (SCAs)/Statutory Auditors (SAs) of Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), UCBs and NBFCs (including HFCs) The fol
RBI/2021-22/25 Ref.No.DoS.CO.ARG/SEC.01/08.91.001/2021-22 April 27, 2021 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,All Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)All Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) (Including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Guidelines for Appointment of Statutory Central Auditors (SCAs)/Statutory Auditors (SAs) of Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), UCBs and NBFCs (including HFCs) The fol
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Apr 22, 2021
Declaration of dividends by banks
RBI/2021-22/23 DOR.ACC.REC.7/21.02.067/2021-22 April 22, 2021 All Commercial Banks and Cooperative Banks, Madam / Sir, Declaration of dividends by banks Please refer to our circular DOR.BP.BC.No.29/21.02.067/2020-21 dated December 4, 2020, and other associated circulars on the captioned subject. 2. In view of the continuing uncertainty caused by the ongoing second wave of COVID-19 in the country, it is crucial that banks remain resilient and proactively raise and cons
RBI/2021-22/23 DOR.ACC.REC.7/21.02.067/2021-22 April 22, 2021 All Commercial Banks and Cooperative Banks, Madam / Sir, Declaration of dividends by banks Please refer to our circular DOR.BP.BC.No.29/21.02.067/2020-21 dated December 4, 2020, and other associated circulars on the captioned subject. 2. In view of the continuing uncertainty caused by the ongoing second wave of COVID-19 in the country, it is crucial that banks remain resilient and proactively raise and cons
Mar 12, 2021
Data Format for Furnishing of Credit Information to Credit Information Companies and other Regulatory Measures
RBI/2020-21/106 DoR.FIN.REC.46/20.16.056/2020-21 March 12, 2021 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) excluding Payment Banks All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All-India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) All Credit Information Companies Madam / Sir,
RBI/2020-21/106 DoR.FIN.REC.46/20.16.056/2020-21 March 12, 2021 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) excluding Payment Banks All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All-India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) All Credit Information Companies Madam / Sir,
Feb 24, 2021
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Amendment of 92 entries
RBI/2020-21/103 DOR.AML.BC.No.44/14.06.001/2020-21 February 24, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List – Amendment of 92 entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on December 18, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure tha
RBI/2020-21/103 DOR.AML.BC.No.44/14.06.001/2020-21 February 24, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List – Amendment of 92 entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on December 18, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure tha
Feb 22, 2021
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Deletion of two entries
RBI/2020-21/101 DOR.AML.BC.No.42/14.06.001/2020-21@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ February 22, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List – Deletion of two entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on December 18, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs)
RBI/2020-21/101 DOR.AML.BC.No.42/14.06.001/2020-21@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ February 22, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List – Deletion of two entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on December 18, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs)
Feb 05, 2021
Loans and advances to directors, their relatives, and firms / concerns in which they are interested
RBI/2020-21/89 DOR.CRG.CRS.Cir.No.5/13.05.000/2020-21 February 5, 2021 The Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Loans and advances to directors, their relatives, and firms / concerns in which they are interested Please refer to our circular BPD.Cir.50/13.05.00/2002-03 dated April 29, 2003 on the captioned subject and subsequent instructions issued in this regard. 2. The Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (“the
RBI/2020-21/89 DOR.CRG.CRS.Cir.No.5/13.05.000/2020-21 February 5, 2021 The Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Loans and advances to directors, their relatives, and firms / concerns in which they are interested Please refer to our circular BPD.Cir.50/13.05.00/2002-03 dated April 29, 2003 on the captioned subject and subsequent instructions issued in this regard. 2. The Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (“the
Feb 03, 2021
Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA)
RBI/2020-21/88 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.05/11.01.005/2020-21 @@NBSP@@February 03, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) All non-deposit taking NBFCs (including Core Investment Companies) with asset size of ₹5,000 crore and above All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) with asset size of ₹500 crore and above Madam / Dear Sir, Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) An independent and effe
RBI/2020-21/88 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.05/11.01.005/2020-21 @@NBSP@@February 03, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) All non-deposit taking NBFCs (including Core Investment Companies) with asset size of ₹5,000 crore and above All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) with asset size of ₹500 crore and above Madam / Dear Sir, Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) An independent and effe
Dec 04, 2020
Introduction of Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RBI/2020-21/76 DOR.RRB.No.28/31.01.001/2020-21 December 4, 2020 All Regional Rural Banks Madam/ Sir, Introduction of Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) In order to provide an additional avenue for liquidity management to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), it has been decided that Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) will be extended to Scheduled RRBs meeting the followi
RBI/2020-21/76 DOR.RRB.No.28/31.01.001/2020-21 December 4, 2020 All Regional Rural Banks Madam/ Sir, Introduction of Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) In order to provide an additional avenue for liquidity management to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), it has been decided that Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) will be extended to Scheduled RRBs meeting the followi
Oct 13, 2020
Submission of returns under Section 31 (read with section 56) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Extension of time
RBI/2020-2021/55 DoR(PCB). BPD.Cir No.4/12.05.001/2020-21 October 13, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks,All State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Submission of returns under Section 31 (read with section 56) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Extension of time Please refer to our circular DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.2/12.05.001/2020-21 dated August 26, 2020 issued to a
RBI/2020-2021/55 DoR(PCB). BPD.Cir No.4/12.05.001/2020-21 October 13, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks,All State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Submission of returns under Section 31 (read with section 56) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Extension of time Please refer to our circular DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.2/12.05.001/2020-21 dated August 26, 2020 issued to a
Oct 07, 2020
Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs - Co-operative banks
RBI/2020-21/48 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir No.3/13.05.001/2020-21 October 7, 2020 The Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksAll State Co-operative BanksAll District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs – Co-operative banks Government of India, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) had announced the ‘Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs 2018’ on November 2, 2018 for Schedule
RBI/2020-21/48 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir No.3/13.05.001/2020-21 October 7, 2020 The Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksAll State Co-operative BanksAll District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs – Co-operative banks Government of India, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) had announced the ‘Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs 2018’ on November 2, 2018 for Schedule
Aug 26, 2020
Submission of returns under Section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Extension of time
RBI/2020-21/28 DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.2/12.05.001/2020-21 August 26, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Submission of returns under Section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – Extension of time In terms of section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (“the Act”) read with Section 56 the Act [as amended by the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020], accounts and balance-sheet referred to in sec
RBI/2020-21/28 DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.2/12.05.001/2020-21 August 26, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Submission of returns under Section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – Extension of time In terms of section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (“the Act”) read with Section 56 the Act [as amended by the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020], accounts and balance-sheet referred to in sec
Aug 21, 2020
Ad-hoc/Short Review/Renewal of Credit Facilities
RBI/2020-21/27 DoS.CO.PPG.BC.1/11.01.005/2020-21 August 21, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Urban Cooperative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Ad-hoc/Short Review/Renewal of Credit Facilities In terms of circular DBOD.No.BP.(SC).BC.98/21.04.103/99 dated October 7, 1999 on Risk Management System in Banks, Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) are required to put in place a board approved credit policy, which, inter alia, should prescri
RBI/2020-21/27 DoS.CO.PPG.BC.1/11.01.005/2020-21 August 21, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Urban Cooperative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Ad-hoc/Short Review/Renewal of Credit Facilities In terms of circular DBOD.No.BP.(SC).BC.98/21.04.103/99 dated October 7, 1999 on Risk Management System in Banks, Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) are required to put in place a board approved credit policy, which, inter alia, should prescri
Aug 12, 2020
System-based asset classification - UCBs
RBI/2020-21/23 DoR (PCB). BPD. Cir. No.1/13.05.001/2020-21 August 12, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, System-based asset classification - UCBs Please refer to the Master Circular DCBR.BPD. (PCB) MC No.12/09.14.000/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 containing consolidated instructions on income recognition, asset classification, provisioning and other related matters. 2. In order to improve the efficiency, transparency
RBI/2020-21/23 DoR (PCB). BPD. Cir. No.1/13.05.001/2020-21 August 12, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, System-based asset classification - UCBs Please refer to the Master Circular DCBR.BPD. (PCB) MC No.12/09.14.000/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 containing consolidated instructions on income recognition, asset classification, provisioning and other related matters. 2. In order to improve the efficiency, transparency
Apr 24, 2020
Non-achievement of Priority Sector Lending Targets by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) - Contribution to the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) and other funds
RBI/2019-20/226 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.12/09.09.002/2019-20 April 24, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Non-achievement of Priority Sector Lending Targets by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) - Contribution to the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) and other funds Please refer to the circular DCBR.BPD (PCB).Cir.No.07/09.09.002/2017-18 dated May 10, 2018 on Revised Guidelines on Lending to Priority
RBI/2019-20/226 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.12/09.09.002/2019-20 April 24, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Non-achievement of Priority Sector Lending Targets by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) - Contribution to the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) and other funds Please refer to the circular DCBR.BPD (PCB).Cir.No.07/09.09.002/2017-18 dated May 10, 2018 on Revised Guidelines on Lending to Priority
Apr 20, 2020
Provisioning on interbank exposure of Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) under All Inclusive Directions
RBI/2019-20/222DOR.(PCB).BPD.Cir.No.11/16.20.000/2019-20 April 20, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Provisioning on interbank exposure of Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) under All Inclusive Directions As you are aware, the imposition of All-inclusive Directions (AID) on an Urban Co-operative Bank (UCB), inter alia, restricts the bank from discharging its liabilities except as permitted by RBI. This imp
RBI/2019-20/222DOR.(PCB).BPD.Cir.No.11/16.20.000/2019-20 April 20, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Provisioning on interbank exposure of Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) under All Inclusive Directions As you are aware, the imposition of All-inclusive Directions (AID) on an Urban Co-operative Bank (UCB), inter alia, restricts the bank from discharging its liabilities except as permitted by RBI. This imp
Mar 13, 2020
Limits on exposure to single and group borrowers/parties and large exposures and Revision in the target for priority sector lending - UCBs
RBI/2019-20/171 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir No.10/13.05.000/2019-20 March 13, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Limits on exposure to single and group borrowers/parties and large exposures and Revision in the target for priority sector lending – UCBs Please refer to paragraph 1 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 5, 2019 (extract enclosed) and the subsequent draft circular on the subjec
RBI/2019-20/171 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir No.10/13.05.000/2019-20 March 13, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Limits on exposure to single and group borrowers/parties and large exposures and Revision in the target for priority sector lending – UCBs Please refer to paragraph 1 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 5, 2019 (extract enclosed) and the subsequent draft circular on the subjec
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 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 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
Dec 31, 2019
Constitution of Board of Management (BoM) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)
RBI/2019-20/128 DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.8/12.05.002/2019-20 December 31, 2019 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Constitution of Board of Management (BoM) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Reserve Bank of India had released draft guidelines on constituting BoM in UCBs on June 25, 2018 inviting comments from banks and other stakeholders. Taking into consideration the responses received, it has been decided t
RBI/2019-20/128 DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.8/12.05.002/2019-20 December 31, 2019 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Constitution of Board of Management (BoM) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Reserve Bank of India had released draft guidelines on constituting BoM in UCBs on June 25, 2018 inviting comments from banks and other stakeholders. Taking into consideration the responses received, it has been decided t
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