Regulating Commercial Banking

Undertaking of activity by the Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) as PAN Service Agent (PSA) for providing PAN issuance services to its customers by entering into tie-up with authorized Agencies

RBI/2013-14/593 UBD.CO.BPD.(PCB) Cir No. 63/13.05.000/2013-14 May 16, 2014 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Undertaking of activity by the Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) as PAN Service Agent (PSA) for providing PAN issuance services to its customers by entering into tie-up with authorized Agencies Please refer to circular UBD.CO.BPD.(PCB).Cir.No.38/13.05.000/2013-14 dated November 14, 2013 wherein Financially Sound

RBI/2013-14/593 UBD.CO.BPD.(PCB) Cir No. 63/13.05.000/2013-14 May 16, 2014 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Undertaking of activity by the Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) as PAN Service Agent (PSA) for providing PAN issuance services to its customers by entering into tie-up with authorized Agencies Please refer to circular UBD.CO.BPD.(PCB).Cir.No.38/13.05.000/2013-14 dated November 14, 2013 wherein Financially Sound

Undertaking of activity by the Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) as PAN Service Agent (PSA) for providing PAN issuance services to its customers by entering into tie-up with authorized Agencies

Levy of Penal Charges on Non-Maintenance of Minimum Balances in Inoperative Accounts

RBI/2013-14/592 UBD.BPD.Cir.No.62/13.03.000/2013-14 May 15, 2014 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam Levy of Penal Charges on Non-Maintenance of Minimum Balances in Inoperative Accounts Please refer to Part B of the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2014-15 announced on April 1, 2014, proposing certain measures towards consumer protection such as non-levy of penal charges for non-maintenance of minimum balance i

RBI/2013-14/592 UBD.BPD.Cir.No.62/13.03.000/2013-14 May 15, 2014 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam Levy of Penal Charges on Non-Maintenance of Minimum Balances in Inoperative Accounts Please refer to Part B of the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2014-15 announced on April 1, 2014, proposing certain measures towards consumer protection such as non-levy of penal charges for non-maintenance of minimum balance i

Levy of Penal Charges on Non-Maintenance of Minimum Balances in Inoperative Accounts

Treatment of RIDF and certain other funds under priority sector

RBI/2013-14/591 RPCD.CO.Plan. BC 101/04.09.01/ 2013-14 May 15, 2014 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam/Dear Sir, Treatment of RIDF and certain other funds under priority sector It has been decided to include the outstanding deposits placed by scheduled commercial banks under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) and certain other funds established with NABARD, on accou

RBI/2013-14/591 RPCD.CO.Plan. BC 101/04.09.01/ 2013-14 May 15, 2014 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam/Dear Sir, Treatment of RIDF and certain other funds under priority sector It has been decided to include the outstanding deposits placed by scheduled commercial banks under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) and certain other funds established with NABARD, on accou

Treatment of RIDF and certain other funds under priority sector

Operations of foreign branches and subsidiaries of the Indian banks - Compliance with statutory/regulatory/administrative prohibitions/restrictions

RBI/2013-14/588 DBOD.No.BP.BC.111/21.04.157/2013-14 May 12, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and LABs) & All India Term-Lending & Refinancing Institutions Madam / Sir, Operations of foreign branches and subsidiaries of the Indian banks – Compliance with statutory/regulatory/administrative prohibitions/restrictions Please refer to the Circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.89 /21.04.141/2008-09 dated December 1, 2008 on the captioned subject. In terms of par

RBI/2013-14/588 DBOD.No.BP.BC.111/21.04.157/2013-14 May 12, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and LABs) & All India Term-Lending & Refinancing Institutions Madam / Sir, Operations of foreign branches and subsidiaries of the Indian banks – Compliance with statutory/regulatory/administrative prohibitions/restrictions Please refer to the Circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.89 /21.04.141/2008-09 dated December 1, 2008 on the captioned subject. In terms of par

Operations of foreign branches and subsidiaries of the Indian banks - Compliance with statutory/regulatory/administrative prohibitions/restrictions

Opening of Bank Accounts in the Names of Minors

RBI/2013-14/587 UBD.BPD.(PCB).Cir.No 61/13.01.000/2013-14 May 12, 2014 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Opening of Bank Accounts in the Names of Minors Please refer to our circular UBD.(DC) 1148/V.1-84/85 dated February 22, 1985, in terms of which banks were advised to allow minors’ accounts (fixed and savings deposit accounts) with mothers as guardians to be opened, subject to safeguards in allowing operations in such

RBI/2013-14/587 UBD.BPD.(PCB).Cir.No 61/13.01.000/2013-14 May 12, 2014 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Opening of Bank Accounts in the Names of Minors Please refer to our circular UBD.(DC) 1148/V.1-84/85 dated February 22, 1985, in terms of which banks were advised to allow minors’ accounts (fixed and savings deposit accounts) with mothers as guardians to be opened, subject to safeguards in allowing operations in such

Opening of Bank Accounts in the Names of Minors

Customer Service in Regional Rural Banks

RBI/2013-14/589 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No. 100/03.05.33/2013-14 May 12, 2014 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Customer Service in Regional Rural Banks Customer service has great significance in the banking industry. The banking system in India today has perhaps the largest outreach for delivery of financial services and is also serving as an important conduit for delivery of financial services. While the coverage has been expanding day by day, the quality and c

RBI/2013-14/589 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No. 100/03.05.33/2013-14 May 12, 2014 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Customer Service in Regional Rural Banks Customer service has great significance in the banking industry. The banking system in India today has perhaps the largest outreach for delivery of financial services and is also serving as an important conduit for delivery of financial services. While the coverage has been expanding day by day, the quality and c

Customer Service in Regional Rural Banks

Advance against Pledge of Gold/ Silver Ornaments

RBI/2013-14/586 UBD.CO.BPD.PCB.Cir.No.60/13.05.001/2013-14 May 9, 2014 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Advance against Pledge of Gold/ Silver Ornaments Please refer to circular UBD.PCB.Cir.No.24/13.05.001/ 08-09 dated November 10, 2008, wherein Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) were advised to observe safeguards in order to mitigate the inherent risks attached to sanction of loans and advances against Gold / Silver

RBI/2013-14/586 UBD.CO.BPD.PCB.Cir.No.60/13.05.001/2013-14 May 9, 2014 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Advance against Pledge of Gold/ Silver Ornaments Please refer to circular UBD.PCB.Cir.No.24/13.05.001/ 08-09 dated November 10, 2008, wherein Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) were advised to observe safeguards in order to mitigate the inherent risks attached to sanction of loans and advances against Gold / Silver

Advance against Pledge of Gold/ Silver Ornaments

Levy of foreclosure charges/pre-payment penalty on Floating Rate Term Loans

RBI/2013-14/582 DBOD. Dir.BC.No.110/13.03.00/2013-14 May 7, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Levy of foreclosure charges/pre-payment penalty on Floating Rate Term Loans Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. Dir.BC.107/13.03.00/2011-12 dated June 5, 2012 on ‘Home Loans- Levy of Fore-closure Charges/ Pre-payment Penalty’. 2. A reference is invited to Part B of the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2014-15 announced on April 1

RBI/2013-14/582 DBOD. Dir.BC.No.110/13.03.00/2013-14 May 7, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Levy of foreclosure charges/pre-payment penalty on Floating Rate Term Loans Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. Dir.BC.107/13.03.00/2011-12 dated June 5, 2012 on ‘Home Loans- Levy of Fore-closure Charges/ Pre-payment Penalty’. 2. A reference is invited to Part B of the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2014-15 announced on April 1

Levy of foreclosure charges/pre-payment penalty on Floating Rate Term Loans

Levy of penal charges on non-maintenance of minimum balances in inoperative Accounts

RBI/2013-14/580 DBOD. Dir.BC.No. 109 /13.03.00/2013-14 May 6, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Levy of penal charges on non-maintenance of minimum balances in inoperative Accounts Please refer to Part B of the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2014-15 announced on April 1, 2014, proposing certain measures towards consumer protection such as non-levy of penal charges for non-maintenance of minimum balance in any inoperative a

RBI/2013-14/580 DBOD. Dir.BC.No. 109 /13.03.00/2013-14 May 6, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Levy of penal charges on non-maintenance of minimum balances in inoperative Accounts Please refer to Part B of the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2014-15 announced on April 1, 2014, proposing certain measures towards consumer protection such as non-levy of penal charges for non-maintenance of minimum balance in any inoperative a

Levy of penal charges on non-maintenance of minimum balances in inoperative Accounts

Opening of Bank Accounts in the Names of Minors

RBI/2013-14/581DBOD.No.Leg.BC.108/09.07.005/2013-14 May 6, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Opening of Bank Accounts in the Names of Minors Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.158/C.90(H)-76 dated December 29, 1976 wherein banks were advised to allow minors’ accounts (fixed and savings deposit accounts) with mothers as guardians to be opened subject to safeguards in allowing operations in such accounts by ensuring that the m

RBI/2013-14/581DBOD.No.Leg.BC.108/09.07.005/2013-14 May 6, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Opening of Bank Accounts in the Names of Minors Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.158/C.90(H)-76 dated December 29, 1976 wherein banks were advised to allow minors’ accounts (fixed and savings deposit accounts) with mothers as guardians to be opened subject to safeguards in allowing operations in such accounts by ensuring that the m

Opening of Bank Accounts in the Names of Minors