Regulating Co-operative Banking

Compliance Function and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)- Urban Co-operative Banks

RBI/2022-2023/118 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG/SEC.04/11.01.005/2022-23 September 19, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Compliance Function and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)- Urban Co-operative Banks As part of the overall structure for Corporate Governance, the Compliance Function serves a critical role. Therefore, it has been decided to introduce certain principles, standards

RBI/2022-2023/118 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG/SEC.04/11.01.005/2022-23 September 19, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Compliance Function and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)- Urban Co-operative Banks As part of the overall structure for Corporate Governance, the Compliance Function serves a critical role. Therefore, it has been decided to introduce certain principles, standards

Compliance Function and Role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)- Urban Co-operative Banks

UNSCR 1718 Sanctions Committee on DPRK amends one Entry on its Sanctions List

RBI/2022-2023/91 DOR.AML.REC.55/14.06.001/2022-23 July 13, 2022 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, UNSCR 1718 Sanctions Committee on DPRK amends one Entry on its Sanctions List Please refer to our circular DoR.AML.REC.03/14.06.001/2021-22 dated April 08, 2021 advising Regulated Entities (REs) to adhere to the ‘Implementation of Security Council Resolution on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Order, 2017’ as amended from time to tim

RBI/2022-2023/91 DOR.AML.REC.55/14.06.001/2022-23 July 13, 2022 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, UNSCR 1718 Sanctions Committee on DPRK amends one Entry on its Sanctions List Please refer to our circular DoR.AML.REC.03/14.06.001/2021-22 dated April 08, 2021 advising Regulated Entities (REs) to adhere to the ‘Implementation of Security Council Resolution on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Order, 2017’ as amended from time to tim

UNSCR 1718 Sanctions Committee on DPRK amends one Entry on its Sanctions List

Section 42 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and Section 18 and 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - FCNR (B)/NRE Term deposits - Exemption from maintenance of CRR/SLR

RBI/2022-23/83 DOR.RET.REC.54/12.01.001/2022-23 July 06, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Section 42 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and Section 18 and 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – FCNR (B)/NRE Term deposits - Exemption from maintenance of CRR/SLR At pr

RBI/2022-23/83 DOR.RET.REC.54/12.01.001/2022-23 July 06, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Section 42 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and Section 18 and 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – FCNR (B)/NRE Term deposits - Exemption from maintenance of CRR/SLR At pr

Section 42 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and Section 18 and 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - FCNR (B)/NRE Term deposits - Exemption from maintenance of CRR/SLR

Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Limited (Amalgamation with Unity Small Finance Bank Limited) Scheme, 2022 - Provisioning on interbank exposure and valuation of Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares (PNCPS) and Equity Warrants

RBI/2022-23/70 DOR.MRG.REC.46/00-00-011/2022-23 June 10, 2022 ’Madam / Dear Sir, Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Limited (Amalgamation with Unity Small Finance Bank Limited) Scheme, 2022 - Provisioning on interbank exposure and valuation of Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares (PNCPS) and Equity Warrants Please refer to Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Limited (Amalgamation with Unity Small Finance Bank Limited) Scheme, 2022 (hereinafter referre

RBI/2022-23/70 DOR.MRG.REC.46/00-00-011/2022-23 June 10, 2022 ’Madam / Dear Sir, Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Limited (Amalgamation with Unity Small Finance Bank Limited) Scheme, 2022 - Provisioning on interbank exposure and valuation of Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares (PNCPS) and Equity Warrants Please refer to Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Limited (Amalgamation with Unity Small Finance Bank Limited) Scheme, 2022 (hereinafter referre

Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Limited (Amalgamation with Unity Small Finance Bank Limited) Scheme, 2022 - Provisioning on interbank exposure and valuation of Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares (PNCPS) and Equity Warrants

Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Withdrawal of Circulars

RBI/2022-23/38 DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.02/11.01.005/2022-23 May 2, 2022 The Registrar of Cooperative Societies (All States/ Union Territories) All Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated May 2, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annexure are withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours fai

RBI/2022-23/38 DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.02/11.01.005/2022-23 May 2, 2022 The Registrar of Cooperative Societies (All States/ Union Territories) All Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated May 2, 2022 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annexure are withdrawn with effect from close of business today. Yours fai

Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations - Withdrawal of Circulars

Investment in Umbrella Organization (UO) by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks

RBI/2021-22/177 DOR.REC.MRG.90/16.20.000/2021-22 March 3, 2022 Madam / Dear Sir, Investment in Umbrella Organization (UO) by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to circular UBD.(PCB).BPD.Cir.No.46/16.20.000/2008-09 dated January 30, 2009 on Investments in Non-SLR securities by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks. Paragraph 2(i) of the circular states that the non-SLR investments shall be limited to ten per cent of a bank’s total deposits as on March 31 of t

RBI/2021-22/177 DOR.REC.MRG.90/16.20.000/2021-22 March 3, 2022 Madam / Dear Sir, Investment in Umbrella Organization (UO) by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to circular UBD.(PCB).BPD.Cir.No.46/16.20.000/2008-09 dated January 30, 2009 on Investments in Non-SLR securities by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks. Paragraph 2(i) of the circular states that the non-SLR investments shall be limited to ten per cent of a bank’s total deposits as on March 31 of t

Investment in Umbrella Organization (UO) by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks

Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934- Sikkim State Co-operative Bank Ltd

RBI/2021-22/174 DOR.RUR.REC.86/19.51.025/2021-22 February 18, 2022 All State Co-operative Banks/Central Co-operative Banks Madam/ Sir, Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934- Sikkim State Co-operative Bank Ltd. We advise that the name of ‘Sikkim State Co-operative Bank Ltd.’ has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide notification DOR.RUR.No.S1627/19.51.025/2021-22 dated October 12, 2021 publish

RBI/2021-22/174 DOR.RUR.REC.86/19.51.025/2021-22 February 18, 2022 All State Co-operative Banks/Central Co-operative Banks Madam/ Sir, Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934- Sikkim State Co-operative Bank Ltd. We advise that the name of ‘Sikkim State Co-operative Bank Ltd.’ has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide notification DOR.RUR.No.S1627/19.51.025/2021-22 dated October 12, 2021 publish

Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934- Sikkim State Co-operative Bank Ltd

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

Usage of Automated Teller Machines / Cash Recycler Machines - Review of Interchange Fee and Customer Charges (Updated as on March 28, 2025)

RBI/2021-22/52 DPSS.CO.OD.No.S-182/06.07.011/2021-22 June 10, 2021 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks / Authorised ATM Network Operators / Card Payment Network Operators / White Label ATM Operators Madam / Dear Sir, Usage of Automated Teller Machines / Cash Recycler Machines – Review of Interchange Fee and

RBI/2021-22/52 DPSS.CO.OD.No.S-182/06.07.011/2021-22 June 10, 2021 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks / Authorised ATM Network Operators / Card Payment Network Operators / White Label ATM Operators Madam / Dear Sir, Usage of Automated Teller Machines / Cash Recycler Machines – Review of Interchange Fee and

Usage of Automated Teller Machines / Cash Recycler Machines - Review of Interchange Fee and Customer Charges (Updated as on March 28, 2025)

Guidelines for Appointment of Statutory Central Auditors (SCAs)/Statutory Auditors (SAs) of Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), UCBs and NBFCs (including HFCs)

RBI/2021-22/25 Ref.No.DoS.CO.ARG/SEC.01/08.91.001/2021-22 April 27, 2021 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,All Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)All Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) (Including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Guidelines for Appointment of Statutory Central Auditors (SCAs)/Statutory Auditors (SAs) of Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), UCBs and NBFCs (including HFCs) The fol

RBI/2021-22/25 Ref.No.DoS.CO.ARG/SEC.01/08.91.001/2021-22 April 27, 2021 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,All Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)All Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) (Including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Guidelines for Appointment of Statutory Central Auditors (SCAs)/Statutory Auditors (SAs) of Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), UCBs and NBFCs (including HFCs) The fol

Guidelines for Appointment of Statutory Central Auditors (SCAs)/Statutory Auditors (SAs) of Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), UCBs and NBFCs (including HFCs)