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Aug 01, 2019
Cessation of “National Australia Bank” as a banking company within the meaning of sub -section (2) of Section 36 (A) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
RBI/2019-20/24 DBR.No.Ret.BC.03/12.07.134/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Cessation of “National Australia Bank” as a banking company within the meaning of sub –section (2) of Section 36 (A) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “National Australia Bank” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.10668/23.13.085/2018-19 dated June 24, 2019, an
RBI/2019-20/24 DBR.No.Ret.BC.03/12.07.134/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Cessation of “National Australia Bank” as a banking company within the meaning of sub –section (2) of Section 36 (A) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “National Australia Bank” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.10668/23.13.085/2018-19 dated June 24, 2019, an
Aug 01, 2019
Inclusion of “Bank of China Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/23 DBR.No.Ret.BC.06/12.06.172/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Bank of China Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Bank of China Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.10585/23.03.005/ 2018-19 dated June 19, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) da
RBI/2019-20/23 DBR.No.Ret.BC.06/12.06.172/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Bank of China Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Bank of China Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.10585/23.03.005/ 2018-19 dated June 19, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) da
Aug 01, 2019
Inclusion of “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/22 DBR.No.Ret.BC.05/12.06.173/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.No.499/16.02.011/2019-20 dated July 16, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III
RBI/2019-20/22 DBR.No.Ret.BC.05/12.06.173/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.No.499/16.02.011/2019-20 dated July 16, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III
Jul 05, 2019
Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), FALLCR against credit disbursed to NBFCs and HFCs
RBI/2019-20/12 DBR.BP.BC.No.2/21.04.098/2019-20 July 5, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) & Small FinanceBanks (SFBs) Dear Sir/Madam Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR),FALLCR against credit disbursed to NBFCs and HFCs Please refer to our DBR.BP.BC.No.34/21.04.098/2018-19 dated April 4, 2019 wherein banks have been permitted to reckon, in a phased manner, an additional 2 per cent of government securities h
RBI/2019-20/12 DBR.BP.BC.No.2/21.04.098/2019-20 July 5, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) & Small FinanceBanks (SFBs) Dear Sir/Madam Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR),FALLCR against credit disbursed to NBFCs and HFCs Please refer to our DBR.BP.BC.No.34/21.04.098/2018-19 dated April 4, 2019 wherein banks have been permitted to reckon, in a phased manner, an additional 2 per cent of government securities h
Jul 04, 2019
Inclusion of “India Post Payments Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/11 DBR.No.Ret.BC.01/12.06.162/2019-20 July 03, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “India Post Payments Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “India Post Payments Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.(PB-IPPB).No.9980/16.13.215/2018-19 dated May 27, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India
RBI/2019-20/11 DBR.No.Ret.BC.01/12.06.162/2019-20 July 03, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “India Post Payments Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “India Post Payments Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.(PB-IPPB).No.9980/16.13.215/2018-19 dated May 27, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India
Jun 28, 2019
Revision in Proforma and Reporting of Bank/Banking Outlet (BO) details under the Central Information System for Banking Infrastructure (CISBI)
RBI/2018-19/228 DBR.No.BAPD.BC.50/22.01.001/2018-19 June 28, 2019 The Chairman and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks and, Local Area Banks) and All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) Madam/Dear Sir, Revision in Proforma and Reporting of Bank/Banking Outlet (BO) details under the Central Information System for Banking Infrastructure (CISBI) Please refer to our circulars
RBI/2018-19/228 DBR.No.BAPD.BC.50/22.01.001/2018-19 June 28, 2019 The Chairman and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks and, Local Area Banks) and All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) Madam/Dear Sir, Revision in Proforma and Reporting of Bank/Banking Outlet (BO) details under the Central Information System for Banking Infrastructure (CISBI) Please refer to our circulars
Jun 28, 2019
Basel III Capital Regulations- Implementation of Leverage Ratio
RBI/2018-19/225 DBR.BP.BC.No.49/21.06.201/2018-19 June 28, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs, LABs, Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations- Implementation of Leverage Ratio Please refer to ‘Part E: Leverage Ratio Framework’ of the Master Circular- Basel III Capital Regulations, DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015. 2. As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies i
RBI/2018-19/225 DBR.BP.BC.No.49/21.06.201/2018-19 June 28, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs, LABs, Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations- Implementation of Leverage Ratio Please refer to ‘Part E: Leverage Ratio Framework’ of the Master Circular- Basel III Capital Regulations, DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015. 2. As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies i
Jun 27, 2019
Gold Card Scheme for Exporters
RBI/2018-19/224 DBR.Dir.BC.No.48/04.02.002/2018-19 June 27, 2019 To All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs)All Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Gold Card Scheme for Exporters Please refer to para 8.1.3 of the Master Circular DBR No.DIR.BC.14/04.02.002/2015-16 dated July 01, 2015 wherein detailed instructions on ‘Gold Card Scheme for Exporters’ have been given. 2. We have been receiving representations from exporters and their Associatio
RBI/2018-19/224 DBR.Dir.BC.No.48/04.02.002/2018-19 June 27, 2019 To All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs)All Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Gold Card Scheme for Exporters Please refer to para 8.1.3 of the Master Circular DBR No.DIR.BC.14/04.02.002/2015-16 dated July 01, 2015 wherein detailed instructions on ‘Gold Card Scheme for Exporters’ have been given. 2. We have been receiving representations from exporters and their Associatio
Jun 10, 2019
Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services - Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA)
RBI/2018-19/206 DBR.LEG.BC.No.47/09.07.005/2018-19 June 10, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs)All Payments BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Dear Sir/ Madam Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services – Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.35/09.07.005/2012-13 dated August 10, 2012 on the captioned subject. 2. The Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) Account was designed as a savings a
RBI/2018-19/206 DBR.LEG.BC.No.47/09.07.005/2018-19 June 10, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs)All Payments BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Dear Sir/ Madam Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services – Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.35/09.07.005/2012-13 dated August 10, 2012 on the captioned subject. 2. The Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) Account was designed as a savings a
Jun 10, 2019
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Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks - Sale of investments held under Held to Maturity (HTM) category
RBI/2018-19/204 DBR.No.BP.BC.46/21.04.141/2018-19 June 10, 2019 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks - Sale of investments held under Held to Maturity (HTM) category Please refer to our circular DBR No BP.BC.6/21.04.141/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015, advising banks that if the value of sales and transfer of securities to / from HTM category exceeds 5 per cent of
RBI/2018-19/204 DBR.No.BP.BC.46/21.04.141/2018-19 June 10, 2019 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks - Sale of investments held under Held to Maturity (HTM) category Please refer to our circular DBR No BP.BC.6/21.04.141/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015, advising banks that if the value of sales and transfer of securities to / from HTM category exceeds 5 per cent of
Jun 07, 2019
Prudential Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets
RBI/2018-19/203 DBR.No.BP.BC.45/21.04.048/2018-19 June 7, 2019 Prudential Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets Introduction In exercise of the powers conferred by the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest so to do, hereby, issues the directions hereinafter specified. Short title and commencement 1. These directions shall be called the Rese
RBI/2018-19/203 DBR.No.BP.BC.45/21.04.048/2018-19 June 7, 2019 Prudential Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets Introduction In exercise of the powers conferred by the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest so to do, hereby, issues the directions hereinafter specified. Short title and commencement 1. These directions shall be called the Rese
Jun 06, 2019
Inclusion of “Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2018-19/201 DBR.No.Ret.BC.41/12.06.159/2018-19 June 06, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Inclusion of “Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.(SFB-Fincare).No.8140/16.13.216/2018-19 dated March 28, 2019 and published in the Gaze
RBI/2018-19/201 DBR.No.Ret.BC.41/12.06.159/2018-19 June 06, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Inclusion of “Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.(SFB-Fincare).No.8140/16.13.216/2018-19 dated March 28, 2019 and published in the Gaze
Jun 06, 2019
Inclusion of “Kookmin Bank” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2018-19/202 DBR.No.Ret.BC.42/12.06.154/2018-19 June 06, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Inclusion of “Kookmin Bank” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Kookmin Bank” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.8391/23.13.157/2018-19 dated April 04, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) dated April 27 – May 0
RBI/2018-19/202 DBR.No.Ret.BC.42/12.06.154/2018-19 June 06, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Inclusion of “Kookmin Bank” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Kookmin Bank” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.8391/23.13.157/2018-19 dated April 04, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) dated April 27 – May 0
Jun 06, 2019
Change in Bank Rate
RBI/2018-19/199 DBR.No.Ret.BC.44/12.01.001/2018-19 June 06, 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.33/12.01.001/2018-19 dated April 04, 2019 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Second Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of June 06, 2019, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 25 basis points from 6.25 per cent to 6.00 per cent with immedi
RBI/2018-19/199 DBR.No.Ret.BC.44/12.01.001/2018-19 June 06, 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.33/12.01.001/2018-19 dated April 04, 2019 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Second Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of June 06, 2019, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 25 basis points from 6.25 per cent to 6.00 per cent with immedi
Jun 03, 2019
Large Exposures Framework
RBI/2018-19/196 DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 June 03, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework Please refer to the instructions contained in circulars DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2016-17 dated December 01, 2016 and DBR.No.BP.BC.31/21.01.003/2018-19 dated April 01, 2019 on “Large Exposures Framework (LEF)”. 2. In order to capture exposures and concentration risk more accurately and to align the ab
RBI/2018-19/196 DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 June 03, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework Please refer to the instructions contained in circulars DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2016-17 dated December 01, 2016 and DBR.No.BP.BC.31/21.01.003/2018-19 dated April 01, 2019 on “Large Exposures Framework (LEF)”. 2. In order to capture exposures and concentration risk more accurately and to align the ab
May 31, 2019
Rationalisation of Branch Authorisation Policy- Revision of Guidelines
RBI/2018-19/194 DBR.RRB.BL.BC.No.40/31.01.002/2018-19 May 31, 2019 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Rationalisation of Branch Authorisation Policy- Revision of Guidelines Please refer to the Master Circular DBR.CO.RRB.BL.BC.No.17/31.01.002/2015-16 dated July 01, 2015 consolidating instructions/guidelines issued to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) on Branch Licensing till June 30, 2015. 2. In terms of announcement made in the first Bi-monthly Monetary P
RBI/2018-19/194 DBR.RRB.BL.BC.No.40/31.01.002/2018-19 May 31, 2019 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Rationalisation of Branch Authorisation Policy- Revision of Guidelines Please refer to the Master Circular DBR.CO.RRB.BL.BC.No.17/31.01.002/2015-16 dated July 01, 2015 consolidating instructions/guidelines issued to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) on Branch Licensing till June 30, 2015. 2. In terms of announcement made in the first Bi-monthly Monetary P
May 29, 2019
Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC
RBI/2018-19/190DBR.AML.BC.No.39/14.01.001/2018-19 May 29, 2019 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. 108(E) dated February 13, 2019, has notified amendments to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. Further, an Ordinance, “Aadhaar and other Laws (amendment) Ordinance, 2019”, has been notified by the Government
RBI/2018-19/190DBR.AML.BC.No.39/14.01.001/2018-19 May 29, 2019 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. 108(E) dated February 13, 2019, has notified amendments to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. Further, an Ordinance, “Aadhaar and other Laws (amendment) Ordinance, 2019”, has been notified by the Government
May 08, 2019
Disclosure on Exposure to Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (ILFS) and its group entities
RBI/2018-19/181 DBR.BP.BC.No.38/21.04.048/2018-19 May 8, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All India Financial Institutions (EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir/ Madam, Disclosure on Exposure to Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (ILFS) and its group entities Please refer to the circular DBR.BP.BC.No.37/21.04.048/2018-19 dated April 24, 2019 on the captioned subject. In view of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s (NCLAT) order d
RBI/2018-19/181 DBR.BP.BC.No.38/21.04.048/2018-19 May 8, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All India Financial Institutions (EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir/ Madam, Disclosure on Exposure to Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (ILFS) and its group entities Please refer to the circular DBR.BP.BC.No.37/21.04.048/2018-19 dated April 24, 2019 on the captioned subject. In view of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s (NCLAT) order d
Apr 24, 2019
Disclosure on Exposure to Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (ILFS) and its group entities
RBI/2018-19/175 DBR.BP.BC.No.37/21.04.048/2018-19 April 24, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All India Financial Institutions (EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir/Madam, Disclosure on Exposure to Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (ILFS) and its group entities Please refer to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s (NCLAT) order dated February 25, 2019 in respect of I.A No. 620 of 2019 in Company Appeal (AT) No. 346 of 2018, in ter
RBI/2018-19/175 DBR.BP.BC.No.37/21.04.048/2018-19 April 24, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All India Financial Institutions (EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir/Madam, Disclosure on Exposure to Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (ILFS) and its group entities Please refer to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s (NCLAT) order dated February 25, 2019 in respect of I.A No. 620 of 2019 in Company Appeal (AT) No. 346 of 2018, in ter
Apr 16, 2019
Exclusion of “DBS Bank Ltd” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2018-19/169 DBR.No.Ret.BC.36/12.06.096/2018-19 April 16, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Exclusion of “DBS Bank Ltd” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 Consequent upon setting up of ‘DBS Bank India Limited’ as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of ‘DBS Bank Ltd’, it has been decided to exclude ‘DBS Bank Ltd’ from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.7336/23.13.046/2018-19 da
RBI/2018-19/169 DBR.No.Ret.BC.36/12.06.096/2018-19 April 16, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Exclusion of “DBS Bank Ltd” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 Consequent upon setting up of ‘DBS Bank India Limited’ as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of ‘DBS Bank Ltd’, it has been decided to exclude ‘DBS Bank Ltd’ from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.7336/23.13.046/2018-19 da
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