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Apr 12, 2021
Interest Equalization Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit- Extension
RBI/2021-22/21 DOR.CRE.REC.06/04.02.001/2021-22 April 12, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Small Finance Banks, Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks and EXIM Bank Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Equalization Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit-Extension Please refer to the instructions issued vide DBR.Dir.BC.No.69/04.02.001/2019-20 dated May 13, 2020. 2. In this connection, Government of India has approved the extension of Interest Equaliza
RBI/2021-22/21 DOR.CRE.REC.06/04.02.001/2021-22 April 12, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Small Finance Banks, Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks and EXIM Bank Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Equalization Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit-Extension Please refer to the instructions issued vide DBR.Dir.BC.No.69/04.02.001/2019-20 dated May 13, 2020. 2. In this connection, Government of India has approved the extension of Interest Equaliza
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Apr 08, 2021
Enhancement of limit of maximum balance per customer at end of the day from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh - Payments Banks (PBs)
RBI/2021-22/20 DoR.LIC.REC.5/16.13.218/2021-22 April 8, 2021 Chief Executive Officers of Payments Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Enhancement of limit of maximum balance per customer at end of the day from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh – Payments Banks (PBs) Please refer to paragraph 3 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated April 7, 2021 on the above subject. 2. In terms of paragraph 4(i) of the ‘Guidelines for Licensing of Payments Banks’ (Licensing Guidelines) dated
RBI/2021-22/20 DoR.LIC.REC.5/16.13.218/2021-22 April 8, 2021 Chief Executive Officers of Payments Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Enhancement of limit of maximum balance per customer at end of the day from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh – Payments Banks (PBs) Please refer to paragraph 3 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated April 7, 2021 on the above subject. 2. In terms of paragraph 4(i) of the ‘Guidelines for Licensing of Payments Banks’ (Licensing Guidelines) dated
Apr 08, 2021
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 and Security Council Resolution: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List & Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)Order, 2017
RBI/2021-22/19 DoR.AML.REC.03/14.06.001/2021-22 April 08, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 and Security Council Resolution: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List & Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)Order, 2017 Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on April 01, 2021, i
RBI/2021-22/19 DoR.AML.REC.03/14.06.001/2021-22 April 08, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 and Security Council Resolution: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List & Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)Order, 2017 Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on April 01, 2021, i
Apr 07, 2021
Asset Classification and Income Recognition following the expiry of Covid-19 regulatory package
RBI/2021-22/17 DOR.STR.REC.4/21.04.048/2021-22 April 7, 2021 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Asset Classification and Income Recognition following the expiry of Covid-19 regulato
RBI/2021-22/17 DOR.STR.REC.4/21.04.048/2021-22 April 7, 2021 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Asset Classification and Income Recognition following the expiry of Covid-19 regulato
Apr 05, 2021
Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS), 2015
RBI/2021-22/13 DoR.AUT.REC.2/23.67.001/2021-22 April 5, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS), 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/2021-22/13 DoR.AUT.REC.2/23.67.001/2021-22 April 5, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS), 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
Apr 01, 2021
Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC - KYC norms for Self Help Groups (SHGs)
RBI/2021-22/10 DOR.AML.BC.No.1/14.01.001/2021-22 April 1, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the banks Madam/Sir, Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC – KYC norms for Self Help Groups (SHGs) Please refer to Section 43 of the Master Direction on KYC dated February 25, 2016 as amended from time to time, wherein simplified norms for Self Help Groups (SHGs) have been stipulated. 2. In this regard, on a review, it has been decided to amend clause (c) of Section 43 to
RBI/2021-22/10 DOR.AML.BC.No.1/14.01.001/2021-22 April 1, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the banks Madam/Sir, Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC – KYC norms for Self Help Groups (SHGs) Please refer to Section 43 of the Master Direction on KYC dated February 25, 2016 as amended from time to time, wherein simplified norms for Self Help Groups (SHGs) have been stipulated. 2. In this regard, on a review, it has been decided to amend clause (c) of Section 43 to
Mar 30, 2021
Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts- Amendments to Prudential Guidelines
RBI/2020-21/115 DOR.CAP.51/21.06.201/2020-21 March 30, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts- Amendments to Prudential Guidelines The Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Act, 2020 (hereafter referred to as “the Act”), has been notified by the Government of India vide Gazette Notification No. S.O. 3463(E) dated October 1, 2020. The Act provides a legal fra
RBI/2020-21/115 DOR.CAP.51/21.06.201/2020-21 March 30, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts- Amendments to Prudential Guidelines The Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Act, 2020 (hereafter referred to as “the Act”), has been notified by the Government of India vide Gazette Notification No. S.O. 3463(E) dated October 1, 2020. The Act provides a legal fra
Mar 24, 2021
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Amendment of 8 entries
RBI/2020-21/111 DOR.AML.BC.No.50/14.06.001/2020-21 March 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 8 entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on March 23, 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in ter
RBI/2020-21/111 DOR.AML.BC.No.50/14.06.001/2020-21 March 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 8 entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on March 23, 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in ter
Mar 23, 2021
Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC - Procedure for Implementation of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
RBI/2020-21/110 DOR.AML.REC.48/14.01.001/2020-21 March 23, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC – Procedure for Implementation of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 Please refer to Chapter IX (‘Requirements/obligations under International Agreements Communications from International Agencies’) of the Master Direction on KYC dated February 25, 2016. In terms of ins
RBI/2020-21/110 DOR.AML.REC.48/14.01.001/2020-21 March 23, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC – Procedure for Implementation of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 Please refer to Chapter IX (‘Requirements/obligations under International Agreements Communications from International Agencies’) of the Master Direction on KYC dated February 25, 2016. In terms of ins
Mar 23, 2021
Large Exposures Framework - Deferment of applicability of limits on non-centrally cleared derivatives exposures
RBI/2020-21/109 DOR.No.CRE.BC.47/21.01.003/2020-21 March 23, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Small Finance Banks, Payments BanksLocal Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework – Deferment of applicability of limits on non-centrally cleared derivatives exposures Please refer to circular No.DOR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2019-20 dated March 23, 2020 on Large Exposures Framework (LEF). 2. On a review it has been decided that
RBI/2020-21/109 DOR.No.CRE.BC.47/21.01.003/2020-21 March 23, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Small Finance Banks, Payments BanksLocal Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework – Deferment of applicability of limits on non-centrally cleared derivatives exposures Please refer to circular No.DOR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2019-20 dated March 23, 2020 on Large Exposures Framework (LEF). 2. On a review it has been decided that
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
Large Exposures Framework - Exemptions
RBI/2020-21/104 DOR.No.CRE.BC.45/21.01.003/2020-21 February 24, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework – Exemptions Please refer to circular No.DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 dated June 03, 2019 on Large Exposures Framework (LEF) 2. Paragraph 3 of the Annex to the above circular specifies the exposures that are exempt from the LEF. On a r
RBI/2020-21/104 DOR.No.CRE.BC.45/21.01.003/2020-21 February 24, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework – Exemptions Please refer to circular No.DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 dated June 03, 2019 on Large Exposures Framework (LEF) 2. Paragraph 3 of the Annex to the above circular specifies the exposures that are exempt from the LEF. On a r
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 23, 2021
Inclusion of “Fino Payments Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2020-21/102 DOR.No.Ret.BC.43/12.07.150/2020-21 February 22, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Fino Payments Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that “Fino Payments Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DoR.NBD.No.2138/16.03.005/2020-21 dated January 01, 2021 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Sect
RBI/2020-21/102 DOR.No.Ret.BC.43/12.07.150/2020-21 February 22, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Fino Payments Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that “Fino Payments Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DoR.NBD.No.2138/16.03.005/2020-21 dated January 01, 2021 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Sect
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 17, 2021
Capital and provisioning requirements for exposures to entities with Unhedged Foreign Currency Exposure
RBI/2020-21/100 DOR.No.MRG.BC.41/21.06.200/2020-21 February 17, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Capital and provisioning requirements for exposures to entities with Unhedged Foreign Currency Exposure Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.116/21.06.200/2013-14 dated June 3, 2014 on capital and provisioning requirements for exposures to entities with Unhedged Foreign Currency Exposure (UFCE). 2. The guidelines mandate that inform
RBI/2020-21/100 DOR.No.MRG.BC.41/21.06.200/2020-21 February 17, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Capital and provisioning requirements for exposures to entities with Unhedged Foreign Currency Exposure Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.116/21.06.200/2013-14 dated June 3, 2014 on capital and provisioning requirements for exposures to entities with Unhedged Foreign Currency Exposure (UFCE). 2. The guidelines mandate that inform
Feb 05, 2021
Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)
RBI/2020-21/95 DOR.No.LRG.BC.40/21.04.098/2020-21 February 05, 2021 All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks,Local Area Banks and Payments Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) Please refer to our circular DBR.BP.BC.No.106/21.04.098/2017-18 dated May 17, 2018 on Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)-Final Guidelines (‘NSFR Guidelines’) and circular DOR.BP.B
RBI/2020-21/95 DOR.No.LRG.BC.40/21.04.098/2020-21 February 05, 2021 All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks,Local Area Banks and Payments Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) Please refer to our circular DBR.BP.BC.No.106/21.04.098/2017-18 dated May 17, 2018 on Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)-Final Guidelines (‘NSFR Guidelines’) and circular DOR.BP.B
Feb 05, 2021
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SLR holdings in HTM category
RBI/2020-21/94 DOR.No.MRG.BC.39/21.04.141/2020-21 February 5, 2021 All Commercial Banks Madam/ Sir, SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to paragraph 4 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated February 5, 2021 and our circular DoR.No.BP.BC.22/21.04.141/2020-21 dated October 12, 2020 on the above subject. 2. Banks are permitted to exceed the limit of 25 per cent of the total investments under Held to Maturity (HTM) category provided: the excess
RBI/2020-21/94 DOR.No.MRG.BC.39/21.04.141/2020-21 February 5, 2021 All Commercial Banks Madam/ Sir, SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to paragraph 4 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated February 5, 2021 and our circular DoR.No.BP.BC.22/21.04.141/2020-21 dated October 12, 2020 on the above subject. 2. Banks are permitted to exceed the limit of 25 per cent of the total investments under Held to Maturity (HTM) category provided: the excess
Feb 05, 2021
Credit to MSME Entrepreneurs
RBI/2020-21/92 DOR.No.Ret.BC.37/12.01.001/2020-21 February 05, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir / Madam Credit to MSME Entrepreneurs In terms of paragraph 5 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of February 5, 2021, Scheduled Commercial Banks will be allowed to deduct the amount equivalent to credit disbursed to ‘New MSME borrowers’ from their Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL) for calculation of the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR). For th
RBI/2020-21/92 DOR.No.Ret.BC.37/12.01.001/2020-21 February 05, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir / Madam Credit to MSME Entrepreneurs In terms of paragraph 5 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of February 5, 2021, Scheduled Commercial Banks will be allowed to deduct the amount equivalent to credit disbursed to ‘New MSME borrowers’ from their Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL) for calculation of the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR). For th
Feb 05, 2021
Basel III Capital Regulations- Review of transitional arrangements
RBI/2020-21/93 DOR.CAP.BC.No.34/21.06.201/2020-21 February 5, 2021 All Commercial Banks (Excluding Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks, RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations- Review of transitional arrangements Please refer to circular DOR.BP.BC.No.15/21.06.201/2020-21 dated September 29, 2020 on ‘Basel III Capital Regulations- Review of transitional arrangements’. 2. In view of the continuing stress on account of COVID-19 and in order to aid in
RBI/2020-21/93 DOR.CAP.BC.No.34/21.06.201/2020-21 February 5, 2021 All Commercial Banks (Excluding Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks, RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations- Review of transitional arrangements Please refer to circular DOR.BP.BC.No.15/21.06.201/2020-21 dated September 29, 2020 on ‘Basel III Capital Regulations- Review of transitional arrangements’. 2. In view of the continuing stress on account of COVID-19 and in order to aid in
Feb 05, 2021
Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) - Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) - Extension of Relaxation
RBI/2020-21/91 DOR.No.Ret.BC.36/12.01.001/2020-21 February 05, 2021 All Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) - Extension of Relaxation Please refer to our circulars DOR.No.Ret.BC.52/12.01.001/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020, DOR.RRB.No.28/31.01.001/2020-21 dated December 4, 2020 and Press Release No.2020-2021/401 dated September 28, 2020 on Margi
RBI/2020-21/91 DOR.No.Ret.BC.36/12.01.001/2020-21 February 05, 2021 All Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) - Extension of Relaxation Please refer to our circulars DOR.No.Ret.BC.52/12.01.001/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020, DOR.RRB.No.28/31.01.001/2020-21 dated December 4, 2020 and Press Release No.2020-2021/401 dated September 28, 2020 on Margi
Feb 05, 2021
Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
RBI/2020-21/90 DOR.No.Ret.BC.35/12.01.001/2020-21 February 5, 2021 All Banks Dear Sir / Madam Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Please refer to our Circular DOR.No.Ret.BC.49/12.01.001/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020, on the captioned subject. The cash reserve ratio (CRR) of all banks was reduced by 100 basis points to 3.00 per cent of their Net Demand and Time liabilities (NDTL) effective from the reporting fortnight beginning March 28, 2020. The dispensation was a
RBI/2020-21/90 DOR.No.Ret.BC.35/12.01.001/2020-21 February 5, 2021 All Banks Dear Sir / Madam Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Please refer to our Circular DOR.No.Ret.BC.49/12.01.001/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020, on the captioned subject. The cash reserve ratio (CRR) of all banks was reduced by 100 basis points to 3.00 per cent of their Net Demand and Time liabilities (NDTL) effective from the reporting fortnight beginning March 28, 2020. The dispensation was a
Jan 27, 2021
Strengthening of Grievance Redress Mechanism in Banks
RBI/2020-21/87 CEPD.CO.PRD.Cir.No.01/13.01.013/2020-21 January 27, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Strengthening of Grievance Redress Mechanism in Banks Please refer to the ‘Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies’ issued as part of the Monetary Policy statement dated December 4, 2020, wherein it was stated that with a view to strengthen and improve the efficacy of the grievance redress mechanism of banks
RBI/2020-21/87 CEPD.CO.PRD.Cir.No.01/13.01.013/2020-21 January 27, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Strengthening of Grievance Redress Mechanism in Banks Please refer to the ‘Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies’ issued as part of the Monetary Policy statement dated December 4, 2020, wherein it was stated that with a view to strengthen and improve the efficacy of the grievance redress mechanism of banks
Jan 27, 2021
Prudential Guidelines on Capital Adequacy and Market Discipline - New Capital Adequacy Framework (NCAF) - Eligible Credit Rating Agencies - CRISIL Ratings Limited
RBI/2020-21/86 DOR.No.CRE.BC.33/21.06.007/2020-21 January 27, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Payment Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Prudential Guidelines on Capital Adequacy and Market Discipline - New Capital Adequacy Framework (NCAF) - Eligible Credit Rating Agencies – CRISIL Ratings Limited Please refer to the Master Circular DBR.No.BP.BC.4./21.06.001/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on 'Prudential Guidelines on Capital
RBI/2020-21/86 DOR.No.CRE.BC.33/21.06.007/2020-21 January 27, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Payment Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Prudential Guidelines on Capital Adequacy and Market Discipline - New Capital Adequacy Framework (NCAF) - Eligible Credit Rating Agencies – CRISIL Ratings Limited Please refer to the Master Circular DBR.No.BP.BC.4./21.06.001/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on 'Prudential Guidelines on Capital
Jan 25, 2021
Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) - 1518 (2003) Sanctions Committee List - Updated UNSCR 1518 list and Removal of Two Individuals from the Sanctions List
RBI/2020-21/85 DOR.AML.No.32/14.06.001/2020-21 January 25, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) - 1518 (2003) Sanctions Committee List – Updated UNSCR 1518 list and Removal of Two Individuals from the Sanctions List 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 “R
RBI/2020-21/85 DOR.AML.No.32/14.06.001/2020-21 January 25, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) - 1518 (2003) Sanctions Committee List – Updated UNSCR 1518 list and Removal of Two Individuals from the Sanctions List 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 “R
Jan 07, 2021
Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA) Framework - Strengthening Governance arrangements
RBI/2020-21/83 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.04/11.01.005/2020-21 January 07, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks and All Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA) Framework – Strengthening Governance arrangements In terms of the Guidance Note on Risk-Based Internal Audit issued by RBI vide circular DBS.CO.PP.BC.10/11.01.005/2002-03
RBI/2020-21/83 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.04/11.01.005/2020-21 January 07, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks and All Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA) Framework – Strengthening Governance arrangements In terms of the Guidance Note on Risk-Based Internal Audit issued by RBI vide circular DBS.CO.PP.BC.10/11.01.005/2002-03
Dec 18, 2020
Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC - Centralized KYC Registry - Roll out of Legal Entity Template & other changes
RBI/2020-21/80 DOR.AML.BC.No.31/14.01.001/2020-21 December 18, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC – Centralized KYC Registry – Roll out of Legal Entity Template & other changes Regulated Entities (REs) have been uploading the KYC data pertaining to all individual accounts opened on or after January 1, 2017 on to CKYCR in terms of the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering (M
RBI/2020-21/80 DOR.AML.BC.No.31/14.01.001/2020-21 December 18, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC – Centralized KYC Registry – Roll out of Legal Entity Template & other changes Regulated Entities (REs) have been uploading the KYC data pertaining to all individual accounts opened on or after January 1, 2017 on to CKYCR in terms of the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering (M
Dec 14, 2020
Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline
RBI/2020-21/79 DOR.No.BP.BC.30/21.04.048/2020-21 December 14, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline Please refer to the circulars DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 6, 2020 and DOR.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2020-21 dated November 2, 2020 on the captioned subject. On a review, it has been decided to permit banks to open specific accounts which are stipulated under vario
RBI/2020-21/79 DOR.No.BP.BC.30/21.04.048/2020-21 December 14, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline Please refer to the circulars DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 6, 2020 and DOR.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2020-21 dated November 2, 2020 on the captioned subject. On a review, it has been decided to permit banks to open specific accounts which are stipulated under vario
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
Dec 04, 2020
Declaration of dividends by banks
RBI/2020-21/75 DOR.BP.BC.No.29/21.02.067/2020-21 December 4, 2020 All Commercial Banks and All Cooperative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Declaration of dividends by banks Please refer to our circular DOR.BP.BC.No.64/21.02.067/2019-20 dated April 17, 2020, on the captioned subject. 2. In view of the ongoing stress and heightened uncertainty on account of COVID-19, it is imperative that banks continue to conserve capital to support the economy and absorb losses. In order to
RBI/2020-21/75 DOR.BP.BC.No.29/21.02.067/2020-21 December 4, 2020 All Commercial Banks and All Cooperative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Declaration of dividends by banks Please refer to our circular DOR.BP.BC.No.64/21.02.067/2019-20 dated April 17, 2020, on the captioned subject. 2. In view of the ongoing stress and heightened uncertainty on account of COVID-19, it is imperative that banks continue to conserve capital to support the economy and absorb losses. In order to
Nov 02, 2020
Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline
RBI/2020-21/62 DOR.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2020-21 November 02, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline Please refer to our circular DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 6, 2020 on the captioned subject. 2. In this connection, a reference is invited to Para 4 of the circular referred to above, wherein the banks were advised that in respect of existing current and CC/OD a
RBI/2020-21/62 DOR.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2020-21 November 02, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline Please refer to our circular DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 6, 2020 on the captioned subject. 2. In this connection, a reference is invited to Para 4 of the circular referred to above, wherein the banks were advised that in respect of existing current and CC/OD a
Oct 27, 2020
Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and simple interest for six months to borrowers in specified loan accounts (1.3.2020 to 31.8.2020)
RBI/2020-21/61DOR.No.BP.BC.26/21.04.048/2020-21 October 26, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and s
RBI/2020-21/61DOR.No.BP.BC.26/21.04.048/2020-21 October 26, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and s
Oct 20, 2020
Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RBI/2020-21/57 DOR.CO RRB.No.25/31.04.002/2020-21 October 20, 2020 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) We advise that the names of ten amalgamated Regional Rural Banks have been included and names of 21 erstwhile Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) have been excluded to/from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, respectively, by Notif
RBI/2020-21/57 DOR.CO RRB.No.25/31.04.002/2020-21 October 20, 2020 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) We advise that the names of ten amalgamated Regional Rural Banks have been included and names of 21 erstwhile Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) have been excluded to/from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, respectively, by Notif
Oct 16, 2020
Individual Housing Loans - Rationalisation of Risk Weights
RBI/2020-21/56 DOR.No.BP.BC.24/08.12.015/2020-21 October 16, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Small Finance Banks, Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Individual Housing Loans – Rationalisation of Risk Weights Please refer to paragraph 6 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 9, 2020 on rationalization of@@NBSP@@ risk weights on Individual Housing Loans. 2. In terms of circular No. DBR.BP.
RBI/2020-21/56 DOR.No.BP.BC.24/08.12.015/2020-21 October 16, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Small Finance Banks, Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Individual Housing Loans – Rationalisation of Risk Weights Please refer to paragraph 6 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 9, 2020 on rationalization of@@NBSP@@ risk weights on Individual Housing Loans. 2. In terms of circular No. DBR.BP.
Oct 12, 2020
withdrawn
SLR holdings in HTM category
RBI/2020-2021/54 DoR.No.BP.BC.22/21.04.141/2020-21 October 12, 2020 All Commercial Banks Madam/ Sir, SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to paragraph 2 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of the Monetary Policy Statement, 2020-21 dated October 9, 2020 and our circular DoR.No.BP.BC.9/21.04.141/2020-21 dated September 1, 2020 on the above subject. 2. Banks are permitted to exceed the limit of 25 per cent of the total investments under Held to Mat
RBI/2020-2021/54 DoR.No.BP.BC.22/21.04.141/2020-21 October 12, 2020 All Commercial Banks Madam/ Sir, SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to paragraph 2 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of the Monetary Policy Statement, 2020-21 dated October 9, 2020 and our circular DoR.No.BP.BC.9/21.04.141/2020-21 dated September 1, 2020 on the above subject. 2. Banks are permitted to exceed the limit of 25 per cent of the total investments under Held to Mat
Oct 12, 2020
Regulatory Retail Portfolio - Revised Limit for Risk Weight
RBI/2020-21/53DOR.No.BP.BC.23/21.06.201/2020-21 October 12, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Small Finance Banks,Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Regulatory Retail Portfolio – Revised Limit for Risk Weight Please refer to paragraph 5 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 9, 2020 on the limit for regulatory retail portfolio. 2. In terms of para 5.9 on “Claims included in the Regulatory
RBI/2020-21/53DOR.No.BP.BC.23/21.06.201/2020-21 October 12, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Small Finance Banks,Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Regulatory Retail Portfolio – Revised Limit for Risk Weight Please refer to paragraph 5 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 9, 2020 on the limit for regulatory retail portfolio. 2. In terms of para 5.9 on “Claims included in the Regulatory
Oct 09, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Addition of one entry
RBI/2020-2021/51 DOR.AML.BC.No.21/14.06.001/2020-21 October 09, 2020 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 – Addition of one entry Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on April 20, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in
RBI/2020-2021/51 DOR.AML.BC.No.21/14.06.001/2020-21 October 09, 2020 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 – Addition of one entry Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on April 20, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in
Sep 30, 2020
Exclusion of “Syndicate Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company
RBI/2020-21/47 DOR.No.Ret.BC.20/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Syndicate Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Syndicate Bank” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since it has ceased to carry on banking business with effect from April 01, 2020 vide Notification DOR.No.Ret.
RBI/2020-21/47 DOR.No.Ret.BC.20/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Syndicate Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Syndicate Bank” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since it has ceased to carry on banking business with effect from April 01, 2020 vide Notification DOR.No.Ret.
Sep 30, 2020
Exclusion of “Oriental Bank of Commerce” and “United Bank of India” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company
RBI/2020-21/46 DOR.No.Ret.BC.19/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Oriental Bank of Commerce” and “United Bank of India” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Oriental Bank of Commerce” and “United Bank of India” have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since they have ceased to carry o
RBI/2020-21/46 DOR.No.Ret.BC.19/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Oriental Bank of Commerce” and “United Bank of India” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Oriental Bank of Commerce” and “United Bank of India” have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since they have ceased to carry o
Sep 30, 2020
Exclusion of “Andhra Bank” and “Corporation Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company
RBI/2020-21/45 DOR.No.Ret.BC.18/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Andhra Bank” and “Corporation Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Andhra Bank” and “Corporation Bank” have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since they have ceased to carry on banking business with effect from
RBI/2020-21/45 DOR.No.Ret.BC.18/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Andhra Bank” and “Corporation Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Andhra Bank” and “Corporation Bank” have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since they have ceased to carry on banking business with effect from
Sep 30, 2020
Exclusion of “Allahabad Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company
RBI/2020-21/44 DOR.No.Ret.BC.17/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Allahabad Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Allahabad Bank” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since it has ceased to carry on banking business with effect from April 01, 2020 vide Notification DOR.No.Ret.
RBI/2020-21/44 DOR.No.Ret.BC.17/12.07.150/2020-21 September 30, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Allahabad Bank” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking company We advise that “Allahabad Bank” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2020 since it has ceased to carry on banking business with effect from April 01, 2020 vide Notification DOR.No.Ret.
Sep 29, 2020
Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)
RBI/2020-21/43 DOR.BP.BC.No.16/21.04.098/2020-21 September 29, 2020 All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks and Payments Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) Please refer to our@@NBSP@@circular DOR.BP.BC.No.46/21.04.098/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020@@NBSP@@on Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) guidelines. 2. In view of the continued uncertainty on account of COVID-19, on a review
RBI/2020-21/43 DOR.BP.BC.No.16/21.04.098/2020-21 September 29, 2020 All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks and Payments Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) Please refer to our@@NBSP@@circular DOR.BP.BC.No.46/21.04.098/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020@@NBSP@@on Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) guidelines. 2. In view of the continued uncertainty on account of COVID-19, on a review
Sep 29, 2020
Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements
RBI/2020-21/42DOR.BP.BC.No15/21.06.201/2020-21 September 29, 2020 All Commercial Banks (Excluding Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements Please refer to circular DOR.BP.BC.No.45/21.06.201/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 on ‘Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements’. 2. In view of the continuing stress on account of COVID-19, it has been decided to de
RBI/2020-21/42DOR.BP.BC.No15/21.06.201/2020-21 September 29, 2020 All Commercial Banks (Excluding Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements Please refer to circular DOR.BP.BC.No.45/21.06.201/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 on ‘Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements’. 2. In view of the continuing stress on account of COVID-19, it has been decided to de
Sep 14, 2020
Automation of Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning processes in banks
RBI/2020-21/37 Ref. No. DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.03/11.01.005/2020-21 September 14, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) andAll Small Finance Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Automation of Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning processes in banks We invite a reference to our circular DBS.CO.PPD.No.1950/11.01.005/2011-12 dated August 04, 2011, in terms of which banks were advised, inter alia, to
RBI/2020-21/37 Ref. No. DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.03/11.01.005/2020-21 September 14, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) andAll Small Finance Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Automation of Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning processes in banks We invite a reference to our circular DBS.CO.PPD.No.1950/11.01.005/2011-12 dated August 04, 2011, in terms of which banks were advised, inter alia, to
Sep 11, 2020
Compliance functions in banks and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
RBI/2020-21/35 Ref. No. DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.02/11.01.005/2020-21 September 11, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks and All Small Finance Banks and Payment Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Compliance functions in banks and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Please refer to the guidelines on compliance functions vide our circulars DBS.CO.PP.BC.6/11.01.005/2006-07 dated April 20,
RBI/2020-21/35 Ref. No. DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.02/11.01.005/2020-21 September 11, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks and All Small Finance Banks and Payment Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Compliance functions in banks and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Please refer to the guidelines on compliance functions vide our circulars DBS.CO.PP.BC.6/11.01.005/2006-07 dated April 20,
Sep 11, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates to UNSC’s 1267/1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Amendment to 11 entries (10 Individuals and one entry in Entities and Groups)
RBI/2020-21/36 DOR.AML.BC.No.14/14.06.001/2020-21 September 11, 2020 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 to 11 entries (10 Individuals and one entry in Entities and Groups) Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on April 20, 2020, in terms o
RBI/2020-21/36 DOR.AML.BC.No.14/14.06.001/2020-21 September 11, 2020 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 to 11 entries (10 Individuals and one entry in Entities and Groups) Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on April 20, 2020, in terms o
Sep 07, 2020
Resolution Framework for COVID-19-related Stress - Financial Parameters
RBI/2020-21/34DOR.No.BP.BC/13/21.04.048/2020-21 September 7, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/District Central Co-operative BanksAll All-India Financial InstitutionsAll Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Resolution Framework for COVID-19-related Stress – Financial Parameters Please refer
RBI/2020-21/34DOR.No.BP.BC/13/21.04.048/2020-21 September 7, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/District Central Co-operative BanksAll All-India Financial InstitutionsAll Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Resolution Framework for COVID-19-related Stress – Financial Parameters Please refer
Sep 05, 2020
Long Form Audit Report (LFAR) - Review
RBI/2020-21/33 Ref.No.DOS.CO.PPG./SEC.01/11.01.005/2020-21 September 05, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks and All Payment Banks Madam /Dear Sir, Long Form Audit Report (LFAR) - Review Please refer to RBI circular No. DBS.CO.PP.BC.11/11.01.005/2001-2002 dated April 17, 2002 on revision of Long Form Audit Report (LFAR). 2. Keeping in view the large
RBI/2020-21/33 Ref.No.DOS.CO.PPG./SEC.01/11.01.005/2020-21 September 05, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks and All Payment Banks Madam /Dear Sir, Long Form Audit Report (LFAR) - Review Please refer to RBI circular No. DBS.CO.PP.BC.11/11.01.005/2001-2002 dated April 17, 2002 on revision of Long Form Audit Report (LFAR). 2. Keeping in view the large
Sep 03, 2020
Exclusion of “Westpac Banking Corporation” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2020-21/30 DOR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.07.150/2020-21 September 03, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Westpac Banking Corporation” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Westpac Banking Corporation” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DOR.IBD.No.99/23.13.138/2020-21 dated July 18, 2020, which is published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) dated Au
RBI/2020-21/30 DOR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.07.150/2020-21 September 03, 2020 All Banks Madam/Sir Exclusion of “Westpac Banking Corporation” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Westpac Banking Corporation” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DOR.IBD.No.99/23.13.138/2020-21 dated July 18, 2020, which is published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) dated Au
Sep 03, 2020
Cessation of “Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
RBI/2020-21/32 DOR.No.Ret.BC.12/12.07.150/2020-21 September 03, 2020 All Banks Dear Sir/Madam Cessation of “Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 with effect from July 28, 2020 vide Notification DOR.NBD.No.144/1
RBI/2020-21/32 DOR.No.Ret.BC.12/12.07.150/2020-21 September 03, 2020 All Banks Dear Sir/Madam Cessation of “Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 with effect from July 28, 2020 vide Notification DOR.NBD.No.144/1
Sep 03, 2020
Cessation of “Westpac Banking Corporation” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
RBI/2020-21/31 DOR.No.Ret.BC.11/12.07.150/2020-21 September 03, 2020 All Banks Dear Sir/Madam Cessation of “Westpac Banking Corporation” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “Westpac Banking Corporation” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DOR.IBD.No.100/23.13.138/2020-21 dated July 18, 2020, which is publishe
RBI/2020-21/31 DOR.No.Ret.BC.11/12.07.150/2020-21 September 03, 2020 All Banks Dear Sir/Madam Cessation of “Westpac Banking Corporation” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “Westpac Banking Corporation” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DOR.IBD.No.100/23.13.138/2020-21 dated July 18, 2020, which is publishe
Sep 01, 2020
withdrawn
SLR holdings in HTM category (Amended)
RBI/2020-21/29 DoR.No.BP.BC.9/21.04.141/2020-21 September 1, 2020 All Commercial Banks Dear Sir, SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to our circulars DBR.No.BP.BC.6/21.04.141/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 read with DBR.No.BP.BC.65/21.04.141/2015-16 dated December 10, 2015 and DBR.No.Ret.BC.90/12.02.001/2017-18 dated October 4, 2017 on the subject. 2. Currently, banks are permitted to exceed the limit of 25 per cent of the total investments under Held to Maturity (H
RBI/2020-21/29 DoR.No.BP.BC.9/21.04.141/2020-21 September 1, 2020 All Commercial Banks Dear Sir, SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to our circulars DBR.No.BP.BC.6/21.04.141/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 read with DBR.No.BP.BC.65/21.04.141/2015-16 dated December 10, 2015 and DBR.No.Ret.BC.90/12.02.001/2017-18 dated October 4, 2017 on the subject. 2. Currently, banks are permitted to exceed the limit of 25 per cent of the total investments under Held to Maturity (H
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 21, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s Democratic Republic of Congo List
RBI/2020-21/25 DOR.AML.BC. No. 8/14.06.001/2020-21 August 21, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s Democratic Republic of Congo List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activiti
RBI/2020-21/25 DOR.AML.BC. No. 8/14.06.001/2020-21 August 21, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s Democratic Republic of Congo List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activiti
Aug 06, 2020
Loans against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery for Non-Agricultural End-uses
RBI/2020-21/19 DoR.No.BP.BC/6/21.04.048/2020-21 August 6, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Loans against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery for Non-Agricultural End-uses Please refer to the circulars DBOD.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2014-15 July 22, 2014 and DBR.RRB.BC.No.53/31.01.001/2016-17 dated February 16, 2017. Under the extant guidelines, loans sanctioned by banks against pledge of gold ornaments and jewellery should not
RBI/2020-21/19 DoR.No.BP.BC/6/21.04.048/2020-21 August 6, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Loans against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery for Non-Agricultural End-uses Please refer to the circulars DBOD.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2014-15 July 22, 2014 and DBR.RRB.BC.No.53/31.01.001/2016-17 dated February 16, 2017. Under the extant guidelines, loans sanctioned by banks against pledge of gold ornaments and jewellery should not
Aug 06, 2020
Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline
RBI/2020-21/20 DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 August 6, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline Please refer to the circular DBR.Leg.BC.25./09.07.005/2015-16 dated July 2, 2015 on the subject. The instructions on opening of current accounts by banks have been reviewed and the revised instructions are as under: i. No bank shall open current accounts for customers who have availe
RBI/2020-21/20 DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 August 6, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline Please refer to the circular DBR.Leg.BC.25./09.07.005/2015-16 dated July 2, 2015 on the subject. The instructions on opening of current accounts by banks have been reviewed and the revised instructions are as under: i. No bank shall open current accounts for customers who have availe
Aug 06, 2020
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector - Restructuring of Advances
RBI/2020-21/17 DOR.No.BP.BC/4/21.04.048/2020-21 August 6, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative BanksAll All-India Financial InstitutionsAll Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir/ Madam, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector – Restructuring of Advances Please refer to the circular DOR.No.BP.BC.34/21
RBI/2020-21/17 DOR.No.BP.BC/4/21.04.048/2020-21 August 6, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative BanksAll All-India Financial InstitutionsAll Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir/ Madam, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector – Restructuring of Advances Please refer to the circular DOR.No.BP.BC.34/21
Aug 06, 2020
Basel III Capital Regulations - Treatment of debt mutual funds/ETFs
RBI/2020-21/18 DOR.No.BP.BC/5/21.04.201/2020-21 August 6, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Basel III Capital Regulations – Treatment of debt mutual funds/ETFs Please refer to our circular DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015, on Basel III capital regulations. 2. In terms of para 8.4.1 of the circular, capital charge for equities is applicable to units of mutual funds. It has now bee
RBI/2020-21/18 DOR.No.BP.BC/5/21.04.201/2020-21 August 6, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Basel III Capital Regulations – Treatment of debt mutual funds/ETFs Please refer to our circular DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015, on Basel III capital regulations. 2. In terms of para 8.4.1 of the circular, capital charge for equities is applicable to units of mutual funds. It has now bee
Aug 06, 2020
Resolution Framework for COVID-19-related Stress
RBI/2020-21/16 DOR.No.BP.BC/3/21.04.048/2020-21 August 6, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Resolution Framework for COVID-19-related Stress The Reserve Bank of India (Prudent
RBI/2020-21/16 DOR.No.BP.BC/3/21.04.048/2020-21 August 6, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam / Dear Sir, Resolution Framework for COVID-19-related Stress The Reserve Bank of India (Prudent
Jul 18, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Addition of one individual
RBI/2020-21/14 DOR.AML.BC.No.2/14.06.001/2020-21 July 18, 2020 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 - Addition of one individual Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on April 20, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in
RBI/2020-21/14 DOR.AML.BC.No.2/14.06.001/2020-21 July 18, 2020 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 - Addition of one individual Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on April 20, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in
Jul 01, 2020
Distressed Assets Fund - Subordinate Debt for Stressed MSMEs
RBI/2020-21/09 DoR.BP.BC.No.01/21.04.048/2020-21 July 1, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Scheduled RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Distressed Assets Fund - Subordinate Debt for Stressed MSMEs Please refer to the circular No.170/2020-21 dated June 24, 2020 issued by the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) regarding the captioned scheme. As the credit facilities extended under the above scheme are backed by a guarantee from CGTMSE,
RBI/2020-21/09 DoR.BP.BC.No.01/21.04.048/2020-21 July 1, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Scheduled RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Distressed Assets Fund - Subordinate Debt for Stressed MSMEs Please refer to the circular No.170/2020-21 dated June 24, 2020 issued by the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) regarding the captioned scheme. As the credit facilities extended under the above scheme are backed by a guarantee from CGTMSE,
Jul 01, 2020
Special liquidity scheme for NBFCs/HFCs
RBI/2020-21/01 DoR (NBFC) (PD) CC.No.113/03.10.001/2020-21 July 01, 2020 All NBFCs/HFCs Madam/Dear Sir, Special liquidity scheme for NBFCs/HFCs The Government of India has approved a scheme to improve the liquidity position of NBFCs/HFCs through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to avoid any potential systemic risks to the financial sector. To be eligible under the Scheme, the following conditions should be met: NBFCs including Microfinance Institutions that are registe
RBI/2020-21/01 DoR (NBFC) (PD) CC.No.113/03.10.001/2020-21 July 01, 2020 All NBFCs/HFCs Madam/Dear Sir, Special liquidity scheme for NBFCs/HFCs The Government of India has approved a scheme to improve the liquidity position of NBFCs/HFCs through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to avoid any potential systemic risks to the financial sector. To be eligible under the Scheme, the following conditions should be met: NBFCs including Microfinance Institutions that are registe
Jun 26, 2020
Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Minimum Daily Maintenance of the Cash Reserve Requirement
RBI/2019-20/260 DOR.No.Ret.BC.78/12.01.001/2019-20 June 26, 2020 All Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Minimum Daily Maintenance of the Cash Reserve Requirement Please refer to our circular DOR.No.Ret.BC.51/12.01.001/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Statement of Developmental and Regulatory Policies of March 27, 2020, the minimum daily maintenance of the Cash R
RBI/2019-20/260 DOR.No.Ret.BC.78/12.01.001/2019-20 June 26, 2020 All Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Minimum Daily Maintenance of the Cash Reserve Requirement Please refer to our circular DOR.No.Ret.BC.51/12.01.001/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Statement of Developmental and Regulatory Policies of March 27, 2020, the minimum daily maintenance of the Cash R
Jun 26, 2020
Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) - Marginal Standing Facility (MSF)
RBI/2019-20/259 DOR.No.Ret.BC.77/12.02.001/2019-20 June 26, 2020 All Scheduled Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Please refer to our circular DOR.No.Ret.BC.52/12.01.001/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 on Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Scheme. 2. As announced in the Statement of Developmental and Regulatory Policies dat
RBI/2019-20/259 DOR.No.Ret.BC.77/12.02.001/2019-20 June 26, 2020 All Scheduled Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Please refer to our circular DOR.No.Ret.BC.52/12.01.001/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 on Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Scheme. 2. As announced in the Statement of Developmental and Regulatory Policies dat
Jun 21, 2020
Assignment of Risk Weights on Credit Facilities (Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line) under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme
RBI/2019-20/255DoR.BP.BC.No.76/21.06.201/2019-20 June 21, 2020 All Member Lending Institutions(All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Scheduled RRBs)(NBFCs including HFCs eligible under the captioned scheme)(All India Financial Institutions - Small Industries Development Bank of India, National Housing Bank, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and Export-Import Bank of India) Dear Sir/ Madam, Assignment of Risk Weights on Credit Facilities (Guarantee
RBI/2019-20/255DoR.BP.BC.No.76/21.06.201/2019-20 June 21, 2020 All Member Lending Institutions(All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Scheduled RRBs)(NBFCs including HFCs eligible under the captioned scheme)(All India Financial Institutions - Small Industries Development Bank of India, National Housing Bank, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and Export-Import Bank of India) Dear Sir/ Madam, Assignment of Risk Weights on Credit Facilities (Guarantee
Jun 08, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Addition of one individual
RBI/2019-20/252 DOR.AML.BC.No.75/14.06.001/2019-20 June 08, 2020 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 - Addition of one individual Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on April 20, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that i
RBI/2019-20/252 DOR.AML.BC.No.75/14.06.001/2019-20 June 08, 2020 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 - Addition of one individual Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on April 20, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that i
May 23, 2020
COVID19 Regulatory Package - Review of Resolution Timelines under the Prudential Framework on Resolution of Stressed Assets
RBI/2019-20/245 DOR.No.BP.BC.72/21.04.048/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks); All India Financial Institutions (NABARD, NHB, EXIM Bank, and SIDBI); All Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-ND-SI) and Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-D). Madam/Dear Sir, COVID19 Regulatory Package – Review of Resolution Timelines under the Prudential Framework on Resolution o
RBI/2019-20/245 DOR.No.BP.BC.72/21.04.048/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks); All India Financial Institutions (NABARD, NHB, EXIM Bank, and SIDBI); All Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-ND-SI) and Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-D). Madam/Dear Sir, COVID19 Regulatory Package – Review of Resolution Timelines under the Prudential Framework on Resolution o
May 23, 2020
Pre-shipment and Post-shipment Export Credit - Extension of Period of Advance
RBI/2019-20/246 DOR.DIR.BC.No.73/04.02.002/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Primary Urban Co-operative Banks1 All Small Finance Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Pre-shipment and Post-shipment Export Credit – Extension of Period of Advance Please refer to the Master Circular on ‘Rupee / Foreign Currency Export Credit and Customer Service to Exporters’ issued vide DBR.No.DIR.BC.14/04.02.002/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 and other associated c
RBI/2019-20/246 DOR.DIR.BC.No.73/04.02.002/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Primary Urban Co-operative Banks1 All Small Finance Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Pre-shipment and Post-shipment Export Credit – Extension of Period of Advance Please refer to the Master Circular on ‘Rupee / Foreign Currency Export Credit and Customer Service to Exporters’ issued vide DBR.No.DIR.BC.14/04.02.002/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 and other associated c
May 23, 2020
Large Exposures Framework - Increase in Exposure to a Group of Connected Counterparties
RBI/2019-20/243 DOR.No.BP.BC.70/21.01.003/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework – Increase in Exposure to a Group of Connected Counterparties Please refer to our circular No.DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 dated June 03, 2019 on the captioned subject. In terms of para 5.2 of the circular, the sum of all the exposure values of a bank to a group of connected counterparties must no
RBI/2019-20/243 DOR.No.BP.BC.70/21.01.003/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework – Increase in Exposure to a Group of Connected Counterparties Please refer to our circular No.DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 dated June 03, 2019 on the captioned subject. In terms of para 5.2 of the circular, the sum of all the exposure values of a bank to a group of connected counterparties must no
May 23, 2020
COVID-19 - Regulatory Package
RBI/2019-20/244 DOR.No.BP.BC.71/21.04.048/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, COVID-19 – Regulatory Package Please refer to the Circular DOR.No.BP.BC.47/21.04.048/
RBI/2019-20/244 DOR.No.BP.BC.71/21.04.048/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, COVID-19 – Regulatory Package Please refer to the Circular DOR.No.BP.BC.47/21.04.048/
May 22, 2020
Change in Bank Rate
RBI/2019-20/240 DOR.No.Ret.BC.74/12.01.001/2019-20 May 22, 2020 All Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.53/12.01.001/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement 2020-21 dated May 22, 2020, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 40 basis points from 4.65 per cent to 4.25 per cent with immediate effect. 3. All penal interest rates on s
RBI/2019-20/240 DOR.No.Ret.BC.74/12.01.001/2019-20 May 22, 2020 All Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.53/12.01.001/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement 2020-21 dated May 22, 2020, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 40 basis points from 4.65 per cent to 4.25 per cent with immediate effect. 3. All penal interest rates on s
May 13, 2020
Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit- Extension
RBI/2019-20/231 DOR.Dir.BC.No.69/04.02.001/2019-20 May 13, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Small Finance Banks, Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks and EXIM Bank Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit-Extension Please refer to the operational instructions for the captioned Scheme contained in RBI circular on Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit issued vide DBR.
RBI/2019-20/231 DOR.Dir.BC.No.69/04.02.001/2019-20 May 13, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Small Finance Banks, Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks and EXIM Bank Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit-Extension Please refer to the operational instructions for the captioned Scheme contained in RBI circular on Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit issued vide DBR.
Apr 30, 2020
Submission of regulatory returns - Extension of timelines
RBI/2019-20/228 DOR.BP.BC.No.68/21.04.018/2019-20 April 29, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(including RRBs and Small Finance Banks), Payments Banks and Local Area Banks,All India Financial Institutions,All Co-operative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Submission of regulatory returns - Extension of timelines In order to mitigate the difficulties in timely submission of various regulatory returns, in view of disruptions on account of COVID-19 pandemic, it has been decided
RBI/2019-20/228 DOR.BP.BC.No.68/21.04.018/2019-20 April 29, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(including RRBs and Small Finance Banks), Payments Banks and Local Area Banks,All India Financial Institutions,All Co-operative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Submission of regulatory returns - Extension of timelines In order to mitigate the difficulties in timely submission of various regulatory returns, in view of disruptions on account of COVID-19 pandemic, it has been decided
Apr 23, 2020
Electronic Cards for Overdraft Accounts
RBI/2019-20/225 DOR.FSD.BC.No.67/24.01.041/2019-20 April 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Electronic Cards for Overdraft Accounts Please refer to Para II.2 of ‘Master Circular on Credit Card, Debit Card and Rupee Denominated Co-branded Pre-paid Card Operations of Banks and Credit Card issuing NBFCs’ dated July 1, 2015 wherein banks have been permitted to issue debit cards to customers having Saving Bank/Current Accounts but not to cash credit/
RBI/2019-20/225 DOR.FSD.BC.No.67/24.01.041/2019-20 April 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Electronic Cards for Overdraft Accounts Please refer to Para II.2 of ‘Master Circular on Credit Card, Debit Card and Rupee Denominated Co-branded Pre-paid Card Operations of Banks and Credit Card issuing NBFCs’ dated July 1, 2015 wherein banks have been permitted to issue debit cards to customers having Saving Bank/Current Accounts but not to cash credit/
Apr 20, 2020
Internal ML/TF risk assessment by REs - Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC
RBI/2019-20/221DOR.AML.BC.No.66/14.01.001/2019-20 April 20, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Internal ML/TF risk assessment by REs - Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC The Master Direction on KYC dated February 25, 2016, is hereby updated to reflect the following changes in line with Rule 9(13) of the PML Rules 2005: A new section (5A) has been added to chapter II of the MD on KYC requiring REs to carry out ‘Money Launde
RBI/2019-20/221DOR.AML.BC.No.66/14.01.001/2019-20 April 20, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Internal ML/TF risk assessment by REs - Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC The Master Direction on KYC dated February 25, 2016, is hereby updated to reflect the following changes in line with Rule 9(13) of the PML Rules 2005: A new section (5A) has been added to chapter II of the MD on KYC requiring REs to carry out ‘Money Launde
Apr 17, 2020
COVID19 Regulatory Package - Asset Classification and Provisioning
RBI/2019-20/220DOR.No.BP.BC.63/21.04.048/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, COVID19 Regulatory Package - Asset Classification and Provisioning Please refer to t
RBI/2019-20/220DOR.No.BP.BC.63/21.04.048/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, COVID19 Regulatory Package - Asset Classification and Provisioning Please refer to t
Apr 17, 2020
COVID19 Regulatory Package - Review of Resolution Timelines under the Prudential Framework on Resolution of Stressed Assets
RBI/2019-20/219DOR.No.BP.BC.62/21.04.048/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks); All India Financial Institutions (NABARD, NHB, EXIM Bank, and SIDBI); All Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-ND-SI) and Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-D). Madam/Dear Sir, COVID19 Regulatory Package – Review of Resolution Timelines under the Prudential Framework on Resolution
RBI/2019-20/219DOR.No.BP.BC.62/21.04.048/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks); All India Financial Institutions (NABARD, NHB, EXIM Bank, and SIDBI); All Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-ND-SI) and Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-D). Madam/Dear Sir, COVID19 Regulatory Package – Review of Resolution Timelines under the Prudential Framework on Resolution
Apr 17, 2020
Declaration of dividends by banks
RBI/2019-20/218DOR.BP.BC.No.64/21.02.067/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Commercial Banks and All Cooperative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Declaration of dividends by banks Banks in India have been granted general permission to declare dividends, subject to compliance with the guidelines laid out in terms of circular DBOD.NO.BP.BC.88/ 21.02.067/2004-05 dated May 4, 2005 and other associated circulars. 2. In an environment of heightened uncertainty caused by COVID-19, it is imp
RBI/2019-20/218DOR.BP.BC.No.64/21.02.067/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Commercial Banks and All Cooperative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Declaration of dividends by banks Banks in India have been granted general permission to declare dividends, subject to compliance with the guidelines laid out in terms of circular DBOD.NO.BP.BC.88/ 21.02.067/2004-05 dated May 4, 2005 and other associated circulars. 2. In an environment of heightened uncertainty caused by COVID-19, it is imp
Apr 17, 2020
Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
RBI/2019-20/217 DOR.BP.BC.No.65/21.04.098/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks and Payments Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.120/21.04.098/2013-14 dated June 9, 2014 and associated circulars thereon. 2. As part of post Global Financial Crisis (GFC) reforms, Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) ha
RBI/2019-20/217 DOR.BP.BC.No.65/21.04.098/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks and Payments Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.120/21.04.098/2013-14 dated June 9, 2014 and associated circulars thereon. 2. As part of post Global Financial Crisis (GFC) reforms, Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) ha
Apr 17, 2020
Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Projects under Implementation
RBI/2019-20/216 DoR.NBFC (PD).CC.No.110/03.10.001/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Projects under Implementation Please refer to paragraph 25 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016; and paragraph 25 of M
RBI/2019-20/216 DoR.NBFC (PD).CC.No.110/03.10.001/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Projects under Implementation Please refer to paragraph 25 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016; and paragraph 25 of M
Apr 01, 2020
Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC
RBI/2019-20/207DOR.AML.BC.No.61/14.01.001/2019-20 April 01, 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. 228(E) dated March 31, 2020 has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. 2. Consequent to the aforementioned amendment to the PML Rules, Master Direction on KYC dated February 25, 2016 has
RBI/2019-20/207DOR.AML.BC.No.61/14.01.001/2019-20 April 01, 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. 228(E) dated March 31, 2020 has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. 2. Consequent to the aforementioned amendment to the PML Rules, Master Direction on KYC dated February 25, 2016 has
Mar 31, 2020
Appointment of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) / CEO / part-time Chairperson (PTC) in Banks - ‘Declaration and Undertaking’ and allied matters
RBI/2019-20/204 DoR.Appt.No.58/29.67.001/2019-20 March 31, 2020 All Private Sector Banks (including Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks) and Foreign Banks operating in India Madam / Dear Sir, Appointment of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) / CEO / part-time Chairperson (PTC) in Banks – ‘Declaration and Undertaking’ and allied matters To complete the appointment of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO
RBI/2019-20/204 DoR.Appt.No.58/29.67.001/2019-20 March 31, 2020 All Private Sector Banks (including Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks) and Foreign Banks operating in India Madam / Dear Sir, Appointment of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) / CEO / part-time Chairperson (PTC) in Banks – ‘Declaration and Undertaking’ and allied matters To complete the appointment of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO
Mar 31, 2020
Doorstep Banking Services for Senior Citizens and Differently Abled Persons
RBI/2019-20/203 DOR.CO.Leg.BC.No.59/09.07.005/2019-20 March 31, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs)All Payments BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Dear Sir/Madam Doorstep Banking Services for Senior Citizens and Differently Abled Persons Please refer to para 2(g) of our circular DBR.No.Leg.BC.96/09.07.005/2017-18 dated November 9, 2017 on the captioned subject. 2. Banks were advised to make concerted efforts to offer certain basic bankin
RBI/2019-20/203 DOR.CO.Leg.BC.No.59/09.07.005/2019-20 March 31, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs)All Payments BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Dear Sir/Madam Doorstep Banking Services for Senior Citizens and Differently Abled Persons Please refer to para 2(g) of our circular DBR.No.Leg.BC.96/09.07.005/2017-18 dated November 9, 2017 on the captioned subject. 2. Banks were advised to make concerted efforts to offer certain basic bankin
Mar 30, 2020
Amalgamation of Public Sector Banks - Assignment of SLBC/ UTLBC Convenorship and Lead Bank responsibilities
RBI/2019-20/197 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.22/02.01.001/2019-20 March 30, 2020 The Chairmen/ Managing Directors & CEOs SLBC/ UTLBC Convenor Banks and Lead Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Amalgamation of Public Sector Banks - Assignment of SLBC/ UTLBC Convenorship and Lead Bank responsibilities The amalgamations of Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India with Punjab National Bank; Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank with Union Bank of India; Syndicate Bank with Canara Bank
RBI/2019-20/197 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.22/02.01.001/2019-20 March 30, 2020 The Chairmen/ Managing Directors & CEOs SLBC/ UTLBC Convenor Banks and Lead Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Amalgamation of Public Sector Banks - Assignment of SLBC/ UTLBC Convenorship and Lead Bank responsibilities The amalgamations of Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India with Punjab National Bank; Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank with Union Bank of India; Syndicate Bank with Canara Bank
Mar 28, 2020
‘Guidelines for Licensing of Small Finance Banks in Private Sector’ dated November 27, 2014 - Modifications to existing norms
RBI/2019-20/196 DOR.NBD.No.44/16.13.218/2019-20 March 28, 2020 Managing Director and Chief Executive Officers of Small Finance Banks Madam / Dear Sir, ‘Guidelines for Licensing of Small Finance Banks in Private Sector’ dated November 27, 2014 – Modifications to existing norms Please refer to the ‘Guidelines for Licensing of Small Finance Banks in Private Sector’ dated November 27, 2014 under which licenses were issued to 10 Small Finance Banks (SFBs) and the ‘Guidelin
RBI/2019-20/196 DOR.NBD.No.44/16.13.218/2019-20 March 28, 2020 Managing Director and Chief Executive Officers of Small Finance Banks Madam / Dear Sir, ‘Guidelines for Licensing of Small Finance Banks in Private Sector’ dated November 27, 2014 – Modifications to existing norms Please refer to the ‘Guidelines for Licensing of Small Finance Banks in Private Sector’ dated November 27, 2014 under which licenses were issued to 10 Small Finance Banks (SFBs) and the ‘Guidelin
Mar 27, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Deletion of one individual
RBI/2019-20/195 DOR.AML.BC.No.58/14.06.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 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 one individual Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure tha
RBI/2019-20/195 DOR.AML.BC.No.58/14.06.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 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 one individual Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure tha
Mar 27, 2020
Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
RBI/2019-20/191 DOR.No.Ret.BC.49/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Banks Dear Sir / Madam Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.76/12.01.001/2012-13 dated January 29, 2013 and Circular RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.61/03.05.33/2012-13 dated January 29, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, March 27, 2020, it has been decided to reduce the Cash Reserve Ratio
RBI/2019-20/191 DOR.No.Ret.BC.49/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Banks Dear Sir / Madam Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.76/12.01.001/2012-13 dated January 29, 2013 and Circular RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.61/03.05.33/2012-13 dated January 29, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, March 27, 2020, it has been decided to reduce the Cash Reserve Ratio
Mar 27, 2020
Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement
RBI/2019-20/192 DOR.No.Ret.BC.51/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Banks Dear Sir/Madam Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to our Circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.91/12.01.001/2015-16 dated April 05, 2016 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, March 27, 2020, it has been decided to reduce the minimum daily ma
RBI/2019-20/192 DOR.No.Ret.BC.51/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Banks Dear Sir/Madam Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to our Circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.91/12.01.001/2015-16 dated April 05, 2016 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, March 27, 2020, it has been decided to reduce the minimum daily ma
Mar 27, 2020
Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) - Marginal Standing Facility (MSF)
RBI/2019-20/189 DOR.No.Ret.BC.52/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.95/12.02.001/2011-12 dated April 17, 2012, Circular UBD.BPD.(SCB).Cir.No.1/16.27.000/2014-15 dated October 29, 2014 and DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB).Cir.No.3/16.27.000/201
RBI/2019-20/189 DOR.No.Ret.BC.52/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.95/12.02.001/2011-12 dated April 17, 2012, Circular UBD.BPD.(SCB).Cir.No.1/16.27.000/2014-15 dated October 29, 2014 and DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB).Cir.No.3/16.27.000/201
Mar 27, 2020
Change in Bank Rate
RBI/2019-20/190 DOR.No.Ret.BC.53/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir/Madam Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.19/12.01.001/2019-20 dated October 04, 2019, on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of March 27, 2020, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 75 basis points from 5.40 per cent to 4.65 per cent with immediate effect. 3. All pena
RBI/2019-20/190 DOR.No.Ret.BC.53/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir/Madam Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.19/12.01.001/2019-20 dated October 04, 2019, on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of March 27, 2020, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 75 basis points from 5.40 per cent to 4.65 per cent with immediate effect. 3. All pena
Mar 27, 2020
Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)
RBI/2019-20/187 DOR.BP.BC.No.46/21.04.098/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) Please refer to paragraph 8 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 and our circular DBR.BP.BC.No.08/21.04.098/2018-19 dated November 29, 2018 on final Net Stable Funding Rat
RBI/2019-20/187 DOR.BP.BC.No.46/21.04.098/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) Please refer to paragraph 8 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 and our circular DBR.BP.BC.No.08/21.04.098/2018-19 dated November 29, 2018 on final Net Stable Funding Rat
Mar 27, 2020
Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements
RBI/2019-20/188 DOR.BP.BC.No.45/21.06.201/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements As announced in para 9 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued along with the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20, the implementation of the last tranche of 0.625% of Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB) shall stand deferred fr
RBI/2019-20/188 DOR.BP.BC.No.45/21.06.201/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements As announced in para 9 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued along with the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20, the implementation of the last tranche of 0.625% of Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB) shall stand deferred fr
Mar 27, 2020
COVID-19 - Regulatory Package
RBI/2019-20/186 DOR.No.BP.BC.47/21.04.048/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative BanksAll All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, COVID-19 – Regulatory Package Please refer to the Statement of Development and Regula
RBI/2019-20/186 DOR.No.BP.BC.47/21.04.048/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative BanksAll All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, COVID-19 – Regulatory Package Please refer to the Statement of Development and Regula
Mar 27, 2020
Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers
RBI/2019-20/184 REF.No.MPD.BC.390/07.01.279/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Primary Dealers, Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers In the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of March 27, 2020, the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been reduced by 75 basis points to 4.40 per cent from 5.15 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Accordingly, the Standing Liquidity Facility provided
RBI/2019-20/184 REF.No.MPD.BC.390/07.01.279/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Primary Dealers, Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers In the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of March 27, 2020, the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been reduced by 75 basis points to 4.40 per cent from 5.15 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Accordingly, the Standing Liquidity Facility provided
Mar 23, 2020
Large Exposures Framework
RBI/2019-20/178 DOR.No.BP.BC.43 /21.01.003/2019-20 March 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework Please refer to our circular No.DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 dated June 03, 2019 on the captioned subject. 2. In terms of para 7.13 of the circular, any Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM) instrument (e.g. SBLC/BG from Head Office/other overseas branch) from which CRM benefits like shifting of exposur
RBI/2019-20/178 DOR.No.BP.BC.43 /21.01.003/2019-20 March 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework Please refer to our circular No.DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 dated June 03, 2019 on the captioned subject. 2. In terms of para 7.13 of the circular, any Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM) instrument (e.g. SBLC/BG from Head Office/other overseas branch) from which CRM benefits like shifting of exposur
Mar 17, 2020
Issue of Long Term Bonds by Banks - Financing of Infrastructure and Affordable Housing
RBI/2019-20/176 DOR.No.BP.BC.41/08.12.014/2019-20 March 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Issue of Long Term Bonds by Banks – Financing of Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Please refer to the circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.25/08.12.014/2014-15 dated July 15, 2014 and subsequent circulars on the above subject. Also refer to the circular DBR.BP.BC.No.42/08.12.014/2016-17 dated December 1, 2016 advising that for the purpose of defini
RBI/2019-20/176 DOR.No.BP.BC.41/08.12.014/2019-20 March 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Issue of Long Term Bonds by Banks – Financing of Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Please refer to the circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.25/08.12.014/2014-15 dated July 15, 2014 and subsequent circulars on the above subject. Also refer to the circular DBR.BP.BC.No.42/08.12.014/2016-17 dated December 1, 2016 advising that for the purpose of defini
Mar 17, 2020
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Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks - Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR)
RBI/2019-20/175DOR.BP.BC.No.42/21.04.141/2019-20 March 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks – Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) Please refer to our circular DBR.No.BP.BC.102/21.04.048/2017-18 dated April 2, 2018 on the captioned subject. 2. Some banks have enquired whether IFR, forming part of General Provisions an
RBI/2019-20/175DOR.BP.BC.No.42/21.04.141/2019-20 March 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks – Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) Please refer to our circular DBR.No.BP.BC.102/21.04.048/2017-18 dated April 2, 2018 on the captioned subject. 2. Some banks have enquired whether IFR, forming part of General Provisions an
Mar 16, 2020
COVID-19- Operational and Business Continuity Measures
RBI/2019-20/172 DoS.CO.PPG.BC.01/11.01.005/2019-20 March 16, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks and All Payment Banks/All UCBs/NBFCs Madam / Dear Sir, COVID-19- Operational and Business Continuity Measures As you are aware, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic in
RBI/2019-20/172 DoS.CO.PPG.BC.01/11.01.005/2019-20 March 16, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks and All Payment Banks/All UCBs/NBFCs Madam / Dear Sir, COVID-19- Operational and Business Continuity Measures As you are aware, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic in
Mar 06, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of three entities to 1267 List
RBI/2019-20/169 DOR.AML.BC.No.40/14.06.001/2019-20 March 06, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of three entities to 1267 List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Preventi
RBI/2019-20/169 DOR.AML.BC.No.40/14.06.001/2019-20 March 06, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of three entities to 1267 List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Preventi
Feb 26, 2020
External Benchmark Based Lending - Medium Enterprises
RBI/2019-20/167 DOR.DIR.BC.No.39/13.03.00/2019-20 February 26, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)All Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir, External Benchmark Based Lending – Medium Enterprises Please refer to the circular DBR.DIR.BC.No.14/13.03.00/2019-20 dated September 04, 2019, in terms of which all new floating rate personal or retail loans (housing, auto, etc.) and floating rate loans to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) ext
RBI/2019-20/167 DOR.DIR.BC.No.39/13.03.00/2019-20 February 26, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)All Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir, External Benchmark Based Lending – Medium Enterprises Please refer to the circular DBR.DIR.BC.No.14/13.03.00/2019-20 dated September 04, 2019, in terms of which all new floating rate personal or retail loans (housing, auto, etc.) and floating rate loans to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) ext
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