Regulating Non-Banking

Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA)

RBI/2020-21/88 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.05/11.01.005/2020-21 @@NBSP@@February 03, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) All non-deposit taking NBFCs (including Core Investment Companies) with asset size of ₹5,000 crore and above All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) with asset size of ₹500 crore and above Madam / Dear Sir, Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) An independent and effe

RBI/2020-21/88 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.05/11.01.005/2020-21 @@NBSP@@February 03, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) All non-deposit taking NBFCs (including Core Investment Companies) with asset size of ₹5,000 crore and above All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) with asset size of ₹500 crore and above Madam / Dear Sir, Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) An independent and effe

Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA)

Review of regulatory framework for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs)

RBI/2020-21/60 DOR.NBFC (HFC).CC.No.118/03.10.136/2020-21 October 22, 2020 To, Housing Finance Companies Madam/ Dear Sir, Review of regulatory framework for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) Please refer to the Bank’s Press Release No.2019-20/419 dated August 13, 2019 and draft regulatory framework placed in public domain on June 17, 2020 seeking comments from stakeholders. Based on the examination of the inputs received, it has been decided to issue the revised regula

RBI/2020-21/60 DOR.NBFC (HFC).CC.No.118/03.10.136/2020-21 October 22, 2020 To, Housing Finance Companies Madam/ Dear Sir, Review of regulatory framework for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) Please refer to the Bank’s Press Release No.2019-20/419 dated August 13, 2019 and draft regulatory framework placed in public domain on June 17, 2020 seeking comments from stakeholders. Based on the examination of the inputs received, it has been decided to issue the revised regula

Review of regulatory framework for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs)

Fair Practices Code for Asset Reconstruction Companies

RBI/2020-21/13 DOR.NBFC(ARC) CC. No. 9/26.03.001/2020-21 July 16, 2020 All Asset Reconstruction Companies Madam/Dear Sir, Fair Practices Code for Asset Reconstruction Companies In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 9 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest Act, 2002, Asset Reconstruction Companies registered with the Bank are advised to adopt ‘Fair Practices Code’ so as to ensure transparency and fai

RBI/2020-21/13 DOR.NBFC(ARC) CC. No. 9/26.03.001/2020-21 July 16, 2020 All Asset Reconstruction Companies Madam/Dear Sir, Fair Practices Code for Asset Reconstruction Companies In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 9 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest Act, 2002, Asset Reconstruction Companies registered with the Bank are advised to adopt ‘Fair Practices Code’ so as to ensure transparency and fai

Fair Practices Code for Asset Reconstruction Companies

Loans Sourced by Banks and NBFCs over Digital Lending Platforms: Adherence to Fair Practices Code and Outsourcing Guidelines

RBI/2019-20/258 DOR(NBFC)(PD)CC.No.112/03.10.001/2019-20 June 24, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/ Dear Sir, Loans Sourced by Banks and NBFCs over Digital Lending Platforms: Adherence to Fair Practices Code and Outsourcing Guidelines It has been observed that many digital platforms have emerged in the financial sector claiming to offer hassle free loans to retail indiv

RBI/2019-20/258 DOR(NBFC)(PD)CC.No.112/03.10.001/2019-20 June 24, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/ Dear Sir, Loans Sourced by Banks and NBFCs over Digital Lending Platforms: Adherence to Fair Practices Code and Outsourcing Guidelines It has been observed that many digital platforms have emerged in the financial sector claiming to offer hassle free loans to retail indiv

Loans Sourced by Banks and NBFCs over Digital Lending Platforms: Adherence to Fair Practices Code and Outsourcing Guidelines

Extending Master Direction - Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 to Housing Finance Companies

RBI/2019-20/235 DOR.NBFC (HFC).CC.No.111/03.10.136/2019-20 May 19, 2020 To Housing Finance Companies Madam/ Sir, Extending Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 to Housing Finance Companies The Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 issued by the Bank has consolidated directions on Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and is applicable to all Regulated Entities o

RBI/2019-20/235 DOR.NBFC (HFC).CC.No.111/03.10.136/2019-20 May 19, 2020 To Housing Finance Companies Madam/ Sir, Extending Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 to Housing Finance Companies The Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 issued by the Bank has consolidated directions on Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and is applicable to all Regulated Entities o

Extending Master Direction - Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 to Housing Finance Companies

Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of two entities to 1267 List

RBI/2019-20/164 DOR.AML.BC.No.37/14.06.001/2019-20 February 25, 2020 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of two 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/2019-20/164 DOR.AML.BC.No.37/14.06.001/2019-20 February 25, 2020 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of two 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

Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of two entities to 1267 List

Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Removal of two entries from 1267 List

RBI/2019-20/163 DOR.AML.BC.No.36/14.06.001/2019-20 February 20, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Removal of two entries from 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 (Prevent

RBI/2019-20/163 DOR.AML.BC.No.36/14.06.001/2019-20 February 20, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Removal of two entries from 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 (Prevent

Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Removal of two entries from 1267 List

Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Addition of one new entry to 1533 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Sanctions list

RBI/2019-20/161 DOR.AML.BC.No.35/14.06.001/2019-20 February 18, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Addition of one new entry to 1533 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) 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 terms o

RBI/2019-20/161 DOR.AML.BC.No.35/14.06.001/2019-20 February 18, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Addition of one new entry to 1533 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) 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 terms o

Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Addition of one new entry to 1533 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Sanctions list

Lending against security of single product - Gold jewellery

RBI/2019-20/148DOR.NBFC (PD).CC.No.108/03.10.001/2019-20 January 21, 2020 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (excluding Primary Dealers) Madam/Sir, Lending against security of single product – Gold jewellery Please refer to paragraph 27 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016; and paragraph 27 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company –

RBI/2019-20/148DOR.NBFC (PD).CC.No.108/03.10.001/2019-20 January 21, 2020 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (excluding Primary Dealers) Madam/Sir, Lending against security of single product – Gold jewellery Please refer to paragraph 27 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016; and paragraph 27 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company –

Lending against security of single product - Gold jewellery

Acquisition of financial assets by Asset Reconstruction Companies from sponsors and lenders

RBI/2019-20/110 DOR.NBFC(ARC) CC. No. 8/26.03.001/2019-20 December 6, 2019 All Asset Reconstruction Companies Madam/ Sir, Acquisition of financial assets by Asset Reconstruction Companies from sponsors and lenders Please refer to para 2(A) of Circular DNBS (PD) CC.No.37/SCRC/26.03.001/2013-2014 dated March 19, 2014. 2. On a review, it has been decided that Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) shall not acquire financial assets from the following on a bilateral basis,

RBI/2019-20/110 DOR.NBFC(ARC) CC. No. 8/26.03.001/2019-20 December 6, 2019 All Asset Reconstruction Companies Madam/ Sir, Acquisition of financial assets by Asset Reconstruction Companies from sponsors and lenders Please refer to para 2(A) of Circular DNBS (PD) CC.No.37/SCRC/26.03.001/2013-2014 dated March 19, 2014. 2. On a review, it has been decided that Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) shall not acquire financial assets from the following on a bilateral basis,

Acquisition of financial assets by Asset Reconstruction Companies from sponsors and lenders