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Feb 07, 2020
Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Projects under Implementation
RBI/2019-20/158 DOR.No.BP.BC.33/21.04.048/2019-20 February 07, 2020 The Chairman / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)All Small Finance Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Projects under Implementation Please refer to the circular DBR.No.BP.BC.84/21.04.048/2014-15 dated April 6, 2015 on the subject. It has been decided to harmonise the guidelines
RBI/2019-20/158 DOR.No.BP.BC.33/21.04.048/2019-20 February 07, 2020 The Chairman / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)All Small Finance Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Projects under Implementation Please refer to the circular DBR.No.BP.BC.84/21.04.048/2014-15 dated April 6, 2015 on the subject. It has been decided to harmonise the guidelines
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Feb 07, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2019-2020/157 DOR.AML.BC.No.32/14.06.001/2019-20 February 07, 2020 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in te
RBI/2019-2020/157 DOR.AML.BC.No.32/14.06.001/2019-20 February 07, 2020 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in te
Feb 06, 2020
Guidelines on Merchant Acquiring Business - Regional Rural Banks
RBI/2019-20/156 DOR.RRB.BL.BC.No.31/31.01.001/2019-20 February 06, 2020 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Madam/ Sir, Guidelines on Merchant Acquiring Business – Regional Rural Banks As announced in para II (7) of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued along with Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20, it has been decided to allow RRBs to act as merchant acquiring banks using Aadhaar Pay – BHIM app and POS terminals. In this conn
RBI/2019-20/156 DOR.RRB.BL.BC.No.31/31.01.001/2019-20 February 06, 2020 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Madam/ Sir, Guidelines on Merchant Acquiring Business – Regional Rural Banks As announced in para II (7) of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued along with Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20, it has been decided to allow RRBs to act as merchant acquiring banks using Aadhaar Pay – BHIM app and POS terminals. In this conn
Jan 22, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2019-20/149 DOR.AML.BC. No. 29/14.06.001/2019-20 January 22, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in te
RBI/2019-20/149 DOR.AML.BC. No. 29/14.06.001/2019-20 January 22, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in te
Jan 21, 2020
Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) - Permissible activities
RBI/2019-20/147 DOR.IBD.BC.No.28/23.13.004/2019-20 January 21, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) – Permissible activities Please refer to RBI circular DBR.IBD.BC.14570/23.13.004/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015, as modified from time to time, setting out RBI directions relating to IFSC Banking Units (IBUs). 2. The Task Force (TF) on Offshore Rupee Markets chaired by Smt. Usha Thorat
RBI/2019-20/147 DOR.IBD.BC.No.28/23.13.004/2019-20 January 21, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) – Permissible activities Please refer to RBI circular DBR.IBD.BC.14570/23.13.004/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015, as modified from time to time, setting out RBI directions relating to IFSC Banking Units (IBUs). 2. The Task Force (TF) on Offshore Rupee Markets chaired by Smt. Usha Thorat
Jan 09, 2020
Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC
RBI/2019-20/138 DOR.AML.BC.No.27/14.01.001/2019-20 January 9, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC Government of India, vide Gazette Notification G.S.R. 582(E) dated August 19, 2019 and Gazette Notification G.S.R. 840(E) dated November 13, 2019, has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. Further, with a view to leveraging the digital c
RBI/2019-20/138 DOR.AML.BC.No.27/14.01.001/2019-20 January 9, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC Government of India, vide Gazette Notification G.S.R. 582(E) dated August 19, 2019 and Gazette Notification G.S.R. 840(E) dated November 13, 2019, has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. Further, with a view to leveraging the digital c
Dec 31, 2019
Cyber Security controls for Third party ATM Switch Application Service Providers
RBI/2019-20/130 DoS.CO/CSITE/BC.4084/31.01.015/2019-20 December 31, 2019 ToThe Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)All Small Finance Banks and Payments BanksAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksAll Local Area Banks and White-Label ATM Operators Madam/Dear Sir, Cyber Security controls for Third party ATM Switch Application Service Providers Please refer to para I (8) of the Statement on D
RBI/2019-20/130 DoS.CO/CSITE/BC.4084/31.01.015/2019-20 December 31, 2019 ToThe Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)All Small Finance Banks and Payments BanksAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksAll Local Area Banks and White-Label ATM Operators Madam/Dear Sir, Cyber Security controls for Third party ATM Switch Application Service Providers Please refer to para I (8) of the Statement on D
Dec 23, 2019
Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) - Permissible activities
RBI/2019-20/122 DOR.IBD.BC.26/23.13.004/2019-20 December 23, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) – Permissible activities Please refer to RBI circular DBR.IBD.BC.14570/23.13.004/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015, as modified from time to time, setting out RBI directions relating to IFSC Banking Units (IBUs). We have received a few suggestions and queries from the stakeholders regarding
RBI/2019-20/122 DOR.IBD.BC.26/23.13.004/2019-20 December 23, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) – Permissible activities Please refer to RBI circular DBR.IBD.BC.14570/23.13.004/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015, as modified from time to time, setting out RBI directions relating to IFSC Banking Units (IBUs). We have received a few suggestions and queries from the stakeholders regarding
Nov 28, 2019
Exclusion of “Vijaya Bank” and “Dena Bank” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking companies
RBI/2019-20/106 DOR.No.Ret.BC.25/12.07.160/2019-20 November 28, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Exclusion of “Vijaya Bank” and “Dena Bank” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking companies “Vijaya Bank” and “Dena Bank” have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2019 since they have ceased to carry on banking business with effect from A
RBI/2019-20/106 DOR.No.Ret.BC.25/12.07.160/2019-20 November 28, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Exclusion of “Vijaya Bank” and “Dena Bank” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking companies “Vijaya Bank” and “Dena Bank” have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2019 since they have ceased to carry on banking business with effect from A
Nov 18, 2019
Liquidation of Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited
RBI/2019-20/99 DOR.No.Recon.Div.24/10.03.200/2019-20 November 18, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir / Madam Liquidation of Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited We advise that on a voluntarily winding up application by Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited, the Hon’ble Bombay High Court has passed an order on September 18, 2019 and has appointed Shri Vijaykumar V. Iyer, Senior Director of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP as the Liquidator of Aditya Bi
RBI/2019-20/99 DOR.No.Recon.Div.24/10.03.200/2019-20 November 18, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir / Madam Liquidation of Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited We advise that on a voluntarily winding up application by Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited, the Hon’ble Bombay High Court has passed an order on September 18, 2019 and has appointed Shri Vijaykumar V. Iyer, Senior Director of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP as the Liquidator of Aditya Bi
Nov 04, 2019
Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/ Chief Executive Officers/ Material Risk Takers and Control Function staff
RBI/2019-20/89 DOR.Appt.BC.No.23/29.67.001/2019-20 November 4, 2019 All Private Sector Banks (including Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks) and Foreign Banks operating in India Dear Sir/Madam, Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/ Chief Executive Officers/ Material Risk Takers and Control Function staff The compensation practices, especially of large financial institutions, were one of the important factors which contributed to the glo
RBI/2019-20/89 DOR.Appt.BC.No.23/29.67.001/2019-20 November 4, 2019 All Private Sector Banks (including Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks) and Foreign Banks operating in India Dear Sir/Madam, Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/ Chief Executive Officers/ Material Risk Takers and Control Function staff The compensation practices, especially of large financial institutions, were one of the important factors which contributed to the glo
Nov 01, 2019
Issue of additional instruments for augmenting regulatory capital for RRBs
RBI/2019-20/87 DOR.RRB.No.21/31.01.001/2019-20 November 01, 2019 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Madam / Sir, Issue of additional instruments for augmenting regulatory capital for RRBs Capital adequacy norms were prescribed for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) vide circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.44/05.03.095/2007-08 dated December 28, 2007, to compute capital to risk weighted assets (CRAR) and disclose it in 'Notes on Accounts' to their Balance Sheets. Further, the ‘risk we
RBI/2019-20/87 DOR.RRB.No.21/31.01.001/2019-20 November 01, 2019 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Madam / Sir, Issue of additional instruments for augmenting regulatory capital for RRBs Capital adequacy norms were prescribed for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) vide circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.44/05.03.095/2007-08 dated December 28, 2007, to compute capital to risk weighted assets (CRAR) and disclose it in 'Notes on Accounts' to their Balance Sheets. Further, the ‘risk we
Oct 17, 2019
Alteration in the name of "The Catholic Syrian Bank Limited" to "CSB Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/84 DBR.No.Ret.BC.21/12.07.160/2019-20 October 17, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Alteration in the name of "The Catholic Syrian Bank Limited" to "CSB Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of "The Catholic Syrian Bank Limited" has been changed to "CSB Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from June 10, 2019 by Notification DBR.
RBI/2019-20/84 DBR.No.Ret.BC.21/12.07.160/2019-20 October 17, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Alteration in the name of "The Catholic Syrian Bank Limited" to "CSB Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of "The Catholic Syrian Bank Limited" has been changed to "CSB Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from June 10, 2019 by Notification DBR.
Oct 14, 2019
Lending by banks to InvITs
RBI/2019-20/83 DBR.No.BP.BC.20/08.12.014/2019-20 October 14, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)), All-India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir/Madam, Lending by banks to InvITs Please refer to the circular DBR.No.FSD.BC.62/24.01.040/2016-17 dated April 18, 2017 on ‘Banks' Investment in Units of InvITs’ in terms of which banks are allowed to invest in units of InvITs subject to the specified condit
RBI/2019-20/83 DBR.No.BP.BC.20/08.12.014/2019-20 October 14, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)), All-India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir/Madam, Lending by banks to InvITs Please refer to the circular DBR.No.FSD.BC.62/24.01.040/2016-17 dated April 18, 2017 on ‘Banks' Investment in Units of InvITs’ in terms of which banks are allowed to invest in units of InvITs subject to the specified condit
Oct 04, 2019
Change in Bank Rate
RBI/2019-20/77 DBR.No.Ret.BC.19/12.01.001/2019-20 October 04, 2019 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.01.001/2019-20 dated August 07, 2019, on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Fourth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of October 04, 2019, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 25 basis points from 5.65 per cent to 5.40 per cent with
RBI/2019-20/77 DBR.No.Ret.BC.19/12.01.001/2019-20 October 04, 2019 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.01.001/2019-20 dated August 07, 2019, on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Fourth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of October 04, 2019, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 25 basis points from 5.65 per cent to 5.40 per cent with
Sep 19, 2019
Concurrent Audit System
RBI/2019-20/64 DBS.CO.ARS.No.BC.01/08.91.021/2019-20 September 18, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (other than Regional Rural Banks), Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks and Local Area Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Concurrent Audit System Please refer to circular DBS.CO.ARS.No.BC.2/08.91.021/2015-16 dated July 16, 2015 on ‘Concurrent Audit System in Commercial Banks - Revision of RBI's Guidelines’. 2. As you are aware, concurrent audit aims at shortening the interval bet
RBI/2019-20/64 DBS.CO.ARS.No.BC.01/08.91.021/2019-20 September 18, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (other than Regional Rural Banks), Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks and Local Area Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Concurrent Audit System Please refer to circular DBS.CO.ARS.No.BC.2/08.91.021/2015-16 dated July 16, 2015 on ‘Concurrent Audit System in Commercial Banks - Revision of RBI's Guidelines’. 2. As you are aware, concurrent audit aims at shortening the interval bet
Sep 19, 2019
Implementation of Section 51-A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2019-20/65 DBR.AML.BC.No.16/14.06.001/2019-20 September 19, 2019 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Implementation of Section 51-A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on August 09, 2019, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in term
RBI/2019-20/65 DBR.AML.BC.No.16/14.06.001/2019-20 September 19, 2019 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Implementation of Section 51-A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on August 09, 2019, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in term
Sep 12, 2019
Large Exposures Framework
RBI/2019-20/60 DBR.No.BP.BC.18/21.01.003/2019-20 September 12, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework Please refer to paragraph 7 (a) of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated August 7, 2019 on ‘Harmonisation of single counterparty exposure limit for banks’ exposures to a single NBFC with general single counterparty exposure limit’ (extract enclosed). 2. In terms of circular
RBI/2019-20/60 DBR.No.BP.BC.18/21.01.003/2019-20 September 12, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework Please refer to paragraph 7 (a) of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated August 7, 2019 on ‘Harmonisation of single counterparty exposure limit for banks’ exposures to a single NBFC with general single counterparty exposure limit’ (extract enclosed). 2. In terms of circular
Sep 12, 2019
Risk Weight for Consumer Credit except credit card receivables
RBI/2019-20/59 DBR.No.BP.BC.17/21.06.001/2019-20 September 12, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Risk Weight for Consumer Credit except credit card receivables Please refer to paragraph 6 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated August 7, 2019 on ‘Reduction in risk weight for consumer credit except credit card receivables’ (extract enclosed). 2. As per extant
RBI/2019-20/59 DBR.No.BP.BC.17/21.06.001/2019-20 September 12, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Risk Weight for Consumer Credit except credit card receivables Please refer to paragraph 6 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated August 7, 2019 on ‘Reduction in risk weight for consumer credit except credit card receivables’ (extract enclosed). 2. As per extant
Sep 05, 2019
Alteration in the name of "IDFC Bank Limited" to "IDFC FIRST Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/54 DBR.No.Ret.BC.14/12.07.160/2019-20 September 03, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial BanksDear Sir/MadamAlteration in the name of "IDFC Bank Limited" to "IDFC FIRST Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934We advise that the name of " IDFC Bank Limited " has been changed to "IDFC FIRST Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from January 12, 2019 by Notification DBR.PSBD.No.7234
RBI/2019-20/54 DBR.No.Ret.BC.14/12.07.160/2019-20 September 03, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial BanksDear Sir/MadamAlteration in the name of "IDFC Bank Limited" to "IDFC FIRST Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934We advise that the name of " IDFC Bank Limited " has been changed to "IDFC FIRST Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from January 12, 2019 by Notification DBR.PSBD.No.7234
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