Notifications

Inclusion of “Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

RBI/2021-22/68 DoR.RET.REC.30/12.07.150/2021-22 July 07, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that “Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DoR.LIC.(Shivalik SFB).No.S159/16.13.223/2021-22 dated June 15, 2021 and published in the Gazette of

RBI/2021-22/68 DoR.RET.REC.30/12.07.150/2021-22 July 07, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that “Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DoR.LIC.(Shivalik SFB).No.S159/16.13.223/2021-22 dated June 15, 2021 and published in the Gazette of

Inclusion of “Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - Addition of Retail and Wholesale Trade

RBI/2021-2022/67 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.13/06.02.31/2021-22 July 7, 2021 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir/Madam, New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - A

RBI/2021-2022/67 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.13/06.02.31/2021-22 July 7, 2021 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir/Madam, New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - A

New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - Addition of Retail and Wholesale Trade

New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

RBI/2021-2022/63 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.12/06.02.31/2021-22 June 25, 2021 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir/Madam, New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Pl

RBI/2021-2022/63 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.12/06.02.31/2021-22 June 25, 2021 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir/Madam, New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Pl

New Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Reserve Bank of India (Call, Notice and Term Money Markets) Directions, 2021

RBI/2021-22/61FMRD.DIRD.06/14.01.001/2021-22 June 25, 2021 To All Eligible Market Participants Madam / Sir Reserve Bank of India (Call, Notice and Term Money Markets) Directions, 2021 Please refer to the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Call, Notice and Term Money Markets) Directions, 2021 dated April 01, 2021 (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Directions’). 2. On a review based on representations received, the prudential borrowing limits for transactions in Ca

RBI/2021-22/61FMRD.DIRD.06/14.01.001/2021-22 June 25, 2021 To All Eligible Market Participants Madam / Sir Reserve Bank of India (Call, Notice and Term Money Markets) Directions, 2021 Please refer to the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Call, Notice and Term Money Markets) Directions, 2021 dated April 01, 2021 (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Directions’). 2. On a review based on representations received, the prudential borrowing limits for transactions in Ca

Reserve Bank of India (Call, Notice and Term Money Markets) Directions, 2021

Appointment of Managing Director (MD) / Whole-Time Director (WTD) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks

RBI/2021-22/60 DOR.GOV.REC.25/12.10.000/2021-22 June 25, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Appointment of Managing Director (MD) / Whole-Time Director (WTD) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks In terms of powers conferred under Sections 10, 10B, 10BB, 35A, 35B, 36AA and 53A (read with Section 56) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as amended), hereinafter called as “Act”, relati

RBI/2021-22/60 DOR.GOV.REC.25/12.10.000/2021-22 June 25, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Appointment of Managing Director (MD) / Whole-Time Director (WTD) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks In terms of powers conferred under Sections 10, 10B, 10BB, 35A, 35B, 36AA and 53A (read with Section 56) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as amended), hereinafter called as “Act”, relati

Appointment of Managing Director (MD) / Whole-Time Director (WTD) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks

Declaration of dividends by NBFCs

RBI/2021-22/59 DOR.ACC.REC.No.23/21.02.067/2021-22 June 24, 2021 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Madam / Sir, Declaration of dividends by NBFCs In order to infuse greater transparency and uniformity in practice, it has been decided to prescribe guidelines on distribution of dividend by NBFCs. Applicability 2. These guidelines shall be applicable to all NBFCs regulated by RBI1 as below: (a) Applicable NBFCs as defined in Paragraph 2(2) of Non-Banking Financ

RBI/2021-22/59 DOR.ACC.REC.No.23/21.02.067/2021-22 June 24, 2021 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Madam / Sir, Declaration of dividends by NBFCs In order to infuse greater transparency and uniformity in practice, it has been decided to prescribe guidelines on distribution of dividend by NBFCs. Applicability 2. These guidelines shall be applicable to all NBFCs regulated by RBI1 as below: (a) Applicable NBFCs as defined in Paragraph 2(2) of Non-Banking Financ

Declaration of dividends by NBFCs

Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of one entry

RBI/2021-22/57DOR.AML.REC.22/14.06.001/2021-22 June 18, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of one entry Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10, 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of S

RBI/2021-22/57DOR.AML.REC.22/14.06.001/2021-22 June 18, 2021 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of one entry Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10, 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of S

Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of one entry

Liberalised Remittance Scheme for Resident Individuals - Reporting

RBI/2021-22/56 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 07 June 17, 2021 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Liberalised Remittance Scheme for Resident Individuals – Reporting Attention of all Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 106 dated May 23, 2013, in terms of which, AD Category -I banks were required to upload the data in respect of number of applications received and the total amount re

RBI/2021-22/56 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 07 June 17, 2021 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Liberalised Remittance Scheme for Resident Individuals – Reporting Attention of all Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 106 dated May 23, 2013, in terms of which, AD Category -I banks were required to upload the data in respect of number of applications received and the total amount re

Liberalised Remittance Scheme for Resident Individuals - Reporting

Bharat Bill Payment System - Addition of Biller Category

RBI/2021-22/54 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S188/02-27-020/2021-2022 June 14, 2021 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerScheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks / Payment Banks / Small Finance Banks /NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. / Bharat Bill Payment System Providers / System Participants and prospective Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units Madam / Dear Sir, Bharat Bill Pay

RBI/2021-22/54 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S188/02-27-020/2021-2022 June 14, 2021 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerScheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks / Payment Banks / Small Finance Banks /NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. / Bharat Bill Payment System Providers / System Participants and prospective Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units Madam / Dear Sir, Bharat Bill Pay

Bharat Bill Payment System - Addition of Biller Category

Investment in Entities from FATF Non-compliant Jurisdictions

RBI/2021-22/55 CO.DPSS.AUTH.No.S190/02.27.005/2021-22 June 14, 2021 All entities authorised to operate Payment Systems in India Madam / Dear Sir, Investment in Entities from FATF Non-compliant Jurisdictions A reference is invited to the circular DOR.CO.LIC.CC No.119/03.10.001/2020-21 dated February 12, 2021 issued by the Department of Regulation, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on investment in NBFCs from FATF non-compliant jurisdictions. With a view to maintaining consis

RBI/2021-22/55 CO.DPSS.AUTH.No.S190/02.27.005/2021-22 June 14, 2021 All entities authorised to operate Payment Systems in India Madam / Dear Sir, Investment in Entities from FATF Non-compliant Jurisdictions A reference is invited to the circular DOR.CO.LIC.CC No.119/03.10.001/2020-21 dated February 12, 2021 issued by the Department of Regulation, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on investment in NBFCs from FATF non-compliant jurisdictions. With a view to maintaining consis

Investment in Entities from FATF Non-compliant Jurisdictions