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ನವೆಂ 02, 2010
Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2010-11
By Dr. D. Subbarao Governor Introduction This Second Quarter Review is set in the context of a mixed backdrop of persistent sluggishness in advanced economies and positive signals from emerging market economies (EMEs). While recovery in advanced economies has slowed in the second half of 2010, EMEs continue to show strong growth. The fragile and uneven nature of the recovery and large unemployment in advanced economies raise concerns about the sustainability of the gl
By Dr. D. Subbarao Governor Introduction This Second Quarter Review is set in the context of a mixed backdrop of persistent sluggishness in advanced economies and positive signals from emerging market economies (EMEs). While recovery in advanced economies has slowed in the second half of 2010, EMEs continue to show strong growth. The fragile and uneven nature of the recovery and large unemployment in advanced economies raise concerns about the sustainability of the gl
ನವೆಂ 01, 2010
Sale of Investments held under Held to Maturity (HTM) category
RBI/2010-11/254 DBOD. No. BP.BC. 56/21.04.141/2010-11 November 1, 2010 The Chairmen and Managing Directors/ Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Sale of Investments held under Held to Maturity (HTM) category In terms of our circular No. DBOD.BP.BC. 34/21.04.141/2010-11 dated August 6, 2010 on the captioned subject it was decided that if the value of sales and transfers of securities to/from HTM category exceeds 5
RBI/2010-11/254 DBOD. No. BP.BC. 56/21.04.141/2010-11 November 1, 2010 The Chairmen and Managing Directors/ Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Sale of Investments held under Held to Maturity (HTM) category In terms of our circular No. DBOD.BP.BC. 34/21.04.141/2010-11 dated August 6, 2010 on the captioned subject it was decided that if the value of sales and transfers of securities to/from HTM category exceeds 5
ನವೆಂ 01, 2010
Opening and operating the accounts of the beneficiaries of Indira Gandhi National old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)
RBI/2010-11/253 RPCD.CO.FID. BC.No. /12.01.012/2010-11 November 1, 2010 The Chaiman & Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Opening@@NBSP@@ and operating the accounts of the beneficiaries of Indira Gandhi National old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS). Government of India has advised that the Committee on National Policy on Older Persons in their 4th review meeting stressed on the need for a
RBI/2010-11/253 RPCD.CO.FID. BC.No. /12.01.012/2010-11 November 1, 2010 The Chaiman & Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Opening@@NBSP@@ and operating the accounts of the beneficiaries of Indira Gandhi National old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS). Government of India has advised that the Committee on National Policy on Older Persons in their 4th review meeting stressed on the need for a
ನವೆಂ 01, 2010
Shortfall in Maintenance of SLR - Additional Liquidity support under LAF
RBI/2010-11/252 Ref.DBOD.No.Ret.BC.55 /12.02.001/2010-11 November 1, 2010 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Section 24 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949- Shortfall in Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Additional Liquidity support under Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC. 54/12.02.001/2010-11 dated October 29, 2010 on the captioned subject. 2. As stated in the Reserve Bank’s press release issued on Octobe
RBI/2010-11/252 Ref.DBOD.No.Ret.BC.55 /12.02.001/2010-11 November 1, 2010 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Section 24 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949- Shortfall in Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Additional Liquidity support under Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC. 54/12.02.001/2010-11 dated October 29, 2010 on the captioned subject. 2. As stated in the Reserve Bank’s press release issued on Octobe
ನವೆಂ 01, 2010
Liquidity Adjustment Facility - Liquidity Easing Measures
RBI/2010-11/254A FMD.MOAG. No.52/01.01.001/2010-11 November 1, 2010 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) and Primary Dealers Dear Sir, Liquidity Adjustment Facility – Liquidity Easing Measures As announced by the Reserve Bank of India on October 31, 2010, a special second LAF (SLAF) will be conducted at 4.15 pm on all days during November 1 - 4, 2010. 2. All other terms and conditions of the current LAF Scheme will remain unchanged. 3. Please acknowledge re
RBI/2010-11/254A FMD.MOAG. No.52/01.01.001/2010-11 November 1, 2010 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) and Primary Dealers Dear Sir, Liquidity Adjustment Facility – Liquidity Easing Measures As announced by the Reserve Bank of India on October 31, 2010, a special second LAF (SLAF) will be conducted at 4.15 pm on all days during November 1 - 4, 2010. 2. All other terms and conditions of the current LAF Scheme will remain unchanged. 3. Please acknowledge re
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 29, 2010
Shortfall in Maintenance of SLR - Additional Liquidity support under LAF
RBI/2010-11/251 Ref.DBOD.No.Ret.BC. 54/12.02.001/2010-11 October 29, 2010 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Section 24 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949- Shortfall in Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Additional Liquidity support under Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) As stated in the Reserve Bank’s press release issued today, in order to provide liquidity comfort arising out of frictional liquidity pressure, a special 2-day repo auction under t
RBI/2010-11/251 Ref.DBOD.No.Ret.BC. 54/12.02.001/2010-11 October 29, 2010 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Section 24 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949- Shortfall in Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Additional Liquidity support under Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) As stated in the Reserve Bank’s press release issued today, in order to provide liquidity comfort arising out of frictional liquidity pressure, a special 2-day repo auction under t
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 28, 2010
Issue of Irrevocable Payment Commitments
RBI/2010-11/249 DBOD.Dir.BC.52 /13.03.00/2010-11 October 28, 2010 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Banks' Exposure to Capital Market - Issue of Irrevocable Payment Commitments (IPCs) Please refer to our circular No. DBOD.Dir.BC.46/13.03.00/2010-11 dated September 30, 2010 in terms of which certain risk mitigation measures were prescribed in the context of banks issuing IPCs to various Stock Exchanges on behalf of Mutual Funds and FIIs,
RBI/2010-11/249 DBOD.Dir.BC.52 /13.03.00/2010-11 October 28, 2010 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Banks' Exposure to Capital Market - Issue of Irrevocable Payment Commitments (IPCs) Please refer to our circular No. DBOD.Dir.BC.46/13.03.00/2010-11 dated September 30, 2010 in terms of which certain risk mitigation measures were prescribed in the context of banks issuing IPCs to various Stock Exchanges on behalf of Mutual Funds and FIIs,
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 28, 2010
Banks permitted to Participate in Currency Options on Recognized Stock/New Exchanges
RBI/2010-11/248 DBOD.No.BP.BC.51 / 21.06.101 / 2010-11 October 28, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Introduction of Exchange Traded Currency Options – Permitting Banks to Participate in Currency Options on Recognized Stock / New Exchanges Please refer to RBI/2010-11/147 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 05 dated July 30, 2010 containing guidelines on Trading of Curren
RBI/2010-11/248 DBOD.No.BP.BC.51 / 21.06.101 / 2010-11 October 28, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Introduction of Exchange Traded Currency Options – Permitting Banks to Participate in Currency Options on Recognized Stock / New Exchanges Please refer to RBI/2010-11/147 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 05 dated July 30, 2010 containing guidelines on Trading of Curren
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 28, 2010
Prudential Norms on Investment in Zero Coupon Bonds
RBI/2010-11/247 DBOD.FID.FIC.No@@NBSP@@ 7/01.02.00 /2010-11 October 28, 2010 The CEOs of select All-India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Investment in Zero Coupon Bonds Please@@NBSP@@ find @@NBSP@@enclosed @@NBSP@@circular@@NBSP@@ DBOD@@NBSP@@ No. BP .BC .44@@NBSP@@ / 21.04.141 / @@NBSP@@2010-11@@NBSP@@dated September 29, 2010 on the above subject. In this connection, it is advised that the ab
RBI/2010-11/247 DBOD.FID.FIC.No@@NBSP@@ 7/01.02.00 /2010-11 October 28, 2010 The CEOs of select All-India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Investment in Zero Coupon Bonds Please@@NBSP@@ find @@NBSP@@enclosed @@NBSP@@circular@@NBSP@@ DBOD@@NBSP@@ No. BP .BC .44@@NBSP@@ / 21.04.141 / @@NBSP@@2010-11@@NBSP@@dated September 29, 2010 on the above subject. In this connection, it is advised that the ab
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 26, 2010
UCBs - KYC Norms /AML Standards/Combating Financing of Terrorism
RBI/2010-11/246 UBD.BPD. (PCB).Cir. No.17/14.01.062/2010-11 October 25, 2010 The Chief Executive Officers of All AD I Category Urban Co-operative Banks (As per List enclosed) Dear Sir / Madam, Know Your Customer (KYC) Norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards / Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD.(PCB) Cir.No.7/14.01.062/2010-11 dated August@@NBSP@@ 12, 2010.@@NBSP@@ As part of its ongoing review of compliance with the AM
RBI/2010-11/246 UBD.BPD. (PCB).Cir. No.17/14.01.062/2010-11 October 25, 2010 The Chief Executive Officers of All AD I Category Urban Co-operative Banks (As per List enclosed) Dear Sir / Madam, Know Your Customer (KYC) Norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards / Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD.(PCB) Cir.No.7/14.01.062/2010-11 dated August@@NBSP@@ 12, 2010.@@NBSP@@ As part of its ongoing review of compliance with the AM
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 26, 2010
UCBs - Furnishing Remitter Details in Pass Book/Pass Sheet/Account Statement for Credits received by Customers through NEFT/NECS/ECS
RBI/2010-11/244 UBD. CO. BPD (PCB) No. 18 /12.05.001/2010-11 October @@NBSP@@26, 2010 Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Furnishing Remitter Details in Pass Book / Pass Sheet / Account Statement for Credits received by Customers through NEFT / NECS / ECS The Reserve Bank has been receiving several complaints about incomplete details about the remitter (or beneficiary) and / or the source of credit (or debit) in the pass bo
RBI/2010-11/244 UBD. CO. BPD (PCB) No. 18 /12.05.001/2010-11 October @@NBSP@@26, 2010 Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Furnishing Remitter Details in Pass Book / Pass Sheet / Account Statement for Credits received by Customers through NEFT / NECS / ECS The Reserve Bank has been receiving several complaints about incomplete details about the remitter (or beneficiary) and / or the source of credit (or debit) in the pass bo
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 26, 2010
Opening of bank accounts - salaried employees
RBI/ 2010-11/245 DBOD. AML. BC. No. 50/14.01.001/2010-11 October 26, 2010 The Chairmen/CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) / All India Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Opening of bank accounts - salaried employees Please refer to our Master Circular on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms /Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Obligation of banks under PMLA, 2002 issued to banks vide DBOD.AML.BC.No.2/14.01.001/20
RBI/ 2010-11/245 DBOD. AML. BC. No. 50/14.01.001/2010-11 October 26, 2010 The Chairmen/CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) / All India Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Opening of bank accounts - salaried employees Please refer to our Master Circular on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms /Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Obligation of banks under PMLA, 2002 issued to banks vide DBOD.AML.BC.No.2/14.01.001/20
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 25, 2010
Credit/Debit Card transactions- Security Issues and Risk mitigation measures for Card Not Present Transactions.
RBI/2010-2011/243 RBI / DPSS No.914/02.14.003/2010-2011 October 25, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /.District Central Co-operative BanksAuthorised card payment networks Madam / Dear Sir Credit/Debit Card transactions- Security Issues and Risk mitigation measures for Card Not Present Transactions. We had vide our circular RBI/2008-2009/
RBI/2010-2011/243 RBI / DPSS No.914/02.14.003/2010-2011 October 25, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /.District Central Co-operative BanksAuthorised card payment networks Madam / Dear Sir Credit/Debit Card transactions- Security Issues and Risk mitigation measures for Card Not Present Transactions. We had vide our circular RBI/2008-2009/
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 22, 2010
StCBs/DCCBs - List of Terrorist Individuals/Organisations - under UNSCR 1267(1999) and 1822(2008) on Taliban/Al-Qaida Organisation
RBI/2010-11/ 241 RPCD.CO.RF.AML.No.4726/07.02.12/2010-11 October 22, 2010 The Chairmen / CEOs of all State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, List of Terrorist Individuals/Organisations - under UNSCR 1267(1999) and 1822(2008) on Taliban/Al-Qaida Organisation Please refer to our circular letter RPCD.CO.RF.AML.No.3515/07.02.12/2010-11 dated September 22, 2010. We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated Septemb
RBI/2010-11/ 241 RPCD.CO.RF.AML.No.4726/07.02.12/2010-11 October 22, 2010 The Chairmen / CEOs of all State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, List of Terrorist Individuals/Organisations - under UNSCR 1267(1999) and 1822(2008) on Taliban/Al-Qaida Organisation Please refer to our circular letter RPCD.CO.RF.AML.No.3515/07.02.12/2010-11 dated September 22, 2010. We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated Septemb
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 19, 2010
StCBs/DCCBs - Collection of third party account payee cheques - Prohibition on crediting proceeds to third party accounts
RBI/2010-11/239 RPCD CO. RCBD. BC. No. 24 /07.38.03/2010-11 October 19,@@NBSP@@2010 The Chairmen/Chief Executives ofAll State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir Collection of third party account payee cheques – Prohibition on crediting proceeds to third party accounts Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.18/07.38.03/2009-10 dated September 7, 2009 on the captioned subject, in which it has been stated that the practice of collection of cheques crossed ‘ac
RBI/2010-11/239 RPCD CO. RCBD. BC. No. 24 /07.38.03/2010-11 October 19,@@NBSP@@2010 The Chairmen/Chief Executives ofAll State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir Collection of third party account payee cheques – Prohibition on crediting proceeds to third party accounts Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.18/07.38.03/2009-10 dated September 7, 2009 on the captioned subject, in which it has been stated that the practice of collection of cheques crossed ‘ac
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 19, 2010
Collection of third party account payee cheques - Prohibition on crediting proceeds to third party accounts
RBI/2010-11/ 238 RPCD.CO RRB.BC.No. 25 /03.05.33/2010-11 October 19,@@NBSP@@2010 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Dear Sir, Collection of third party account payee cheques – Prohibition on crediting proceeds to third party accounts Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.19/03.05.33/2009-10 dated September 11, 2009 on the captioned subject, in which it has been stated that the practice of collection of cheques crossed ‘account payee’ through third p
RBI/2010-11/ 238 RPCD.CO RRB.BC.No. 25 /03.05.33/2010-11 October 19,@@NBSP@@2010 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Dear Sir, Collection of third party account payee cheques – Prohibition on crediting proceeds to third party accounts Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.19/03.05.33/2009-10 dated September 11, 2009 on the captioned subject, in which it has been stated that the practice of collection of cheques crossed ‘account payee’ through third p
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 15, 2010
Guidelines on Trading of Currency Options on Recognised Stock / New Exchanges - Participation of UCBs
RBI/2010-11/236 UBD.BPD.(PCB). Cir. No@@NBSP@@ 4 /16.12.000/2010-11 October 11, 2010 The Chief Executive Officer, All AD Category – I Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks. Dear Sir, Guidelines on Trading of Currency Options on Recognised Stock / New Exchanges – Participation of UCBs Reserve Bank of India has issued Guidelines on Trading of Currency Options on Recognised Stock / New Exchanges vide A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.05 dated July 30, 2010 (copy enclosed).@@NBSP@
RBI/2010-11/236 UBD.BPD.(PCB). Cir. No@@NBSP@@ 4 /16.12.000/2010-11 October 11, 2010 The Chief Executive Officer, All AD Category – I Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks. Dear Sir, Guidelines on Trading of Currency Options on Recognised Stock / New Exchanges – Participation of UCBs Reserve Bank of India has issued Guidelines on Trading of Currency Options on Recognised Stock / New Exchanges vide A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.05 dated July 30, 2010 (copy enclosed).@@NBSP@
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 14, 2010
Prudential Guidelines on Restructuring of Advances by select All-India Financial Institutions (AIFIs)
RBI/2010-11/234 DBOD.FID.FIC.No.6@@NBSP@@/01.02.00 /2010-11 October 14, 2010 The CEOs of select All-India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Prudential Guidelines on Restructuring of Advances by select All-India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) In continuation of our letter DBOD.No.FID.FIC.5 /01.02.00/2008-09 dated February 26, 2009 on the captioned subject, please find enclosed Circular DBOD No.BP.No. 49/ 21.04.132/20
RBI/2010-11/234 DBOD.FID.FIC.No.6@@NBSP@@/01.02.00 /2010-11 October 14, 2010 The CEOs of select All-India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Prudential Guidelines on Restructuring of Advances by select All-India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) In continuation of our letter DBOD.No.FID.FIC.5 /01.02.00/2008-09 dated February 26, 2009 on the captioned subject, please find enclosed Circular DBOD No.BP.No. 49/ 21.04.132/20
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 14, 2010
Electronic payment products - Processing inward transactions based solely on account number information
RBI/2010-11/235 DPSS (CO) EPPD No. / 863 / 04.03.01 / 2010-11 October 14, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in RTGS / NEFT / NECS / ECS Madam / Dear Sir, Electronic payment products - Processing inward transactions based solely on account number information As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has introduced various electronic payment products (RTGS, NEFT, NECS and the ECS variants) to facilitate ele
RBI/2010-11/235 DPSS (CO) EPPD No. / 863 / 04.03.01 / 2010-11 October 14, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in RTGS / NEFT / NECS / ECS Madam / Dear Sir, Electronic payment products - Processing inward transactions based solely on account number information As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has introduced various electronic payment products (RTGS, NEFT, NECS and the ECS variants) to facilitate ele
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 13, 2010
Opening of No-Frills Accounts by Students for Availing various Government Scholarships
RBI/2010-11/232 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC No. 23/ 03.05.33/2010-11 October 13, 2010 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Opening of No-Frills Accounts by Students for Availing various Government Scholarships It has been brought to our notice by the Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Minority Affairs that banks are not opening 'no-frills' accounts in favour of students from minority communities who wish to avail of the scholarships being awarded by the Ministr
RBI/2010-11/232 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC No. 23/ 03.05.33/2010-11 October 13, 2010 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Opening of No-Frills Accounts by Students for Availing various Government Scholarships It has been brought to our notice by the Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Minority Affairs that banks are not opening 'no-frills' accounts in favour of students from minority communities who wish to avail of the scholarships being awarded by the Ministr