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اپریل 10, 2017
Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) - Permissible activities
RBI/2016-17/273 DBR.IBD.BC.59/23.13.004/2016-17 April 10, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) – Permissible activities Please refer to RBI circular DBR.IBD.BC.14570/23.13.004/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015, as modified from time to time, setting out RBI directions relating to IFSC Banking Units (IBUs). We have received a few suggestions and queries from the stakeholders regarding op
RBI/2016-17/273 DBR.IBD.BC.59/23.13.004/2016-17 April 10, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) – Permissible activities Please refer to RBI circular DBR.IBD.BC.14570/23.13.004/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015, as modified from time to time, setting out RBI directions relating to IFSC Banking Units (IBUs). We have received a few suggestions and queries from the stakeholders regarding op
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اپریل 06, 2017
Change in Bank Rate
RBI/2016-17/270 DBR.No.Ret.BC.58/12.01.001/2016-17 April 06, 2017 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.19/12.01.001/2016-17 dated October 04, 2016 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the First Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2017-18 dated April 06, 2017, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from 6.75 per cent to 6.50 per cent with effec
RBI/2016-17/270 DBR.No.Ret.BC.58/12.01.001/2016-17 April 06, 2017 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.19/12.01.001/2016-17 dated October 04, 2016 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the First Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2017-18 dated April 06, 2017, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from 6.75 per cent to 6.50 per cent with effec
مارچ 29, 2017
Opening of all Agency Banks for government business on April 1, 2017 - Revised instructions
RBI/2016-17/259 DBR.No.Leg.BC.56/09.07.005/2016-17 March 29, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Opening of all Agency Banks for government business on April 1, 2017 – Revised instructions We had vide our circular DBR.No.Leg. BC.55/09.07.005/2016-17 dated March 24, 2017 advised all Agency Banks to keep all their branches dealing with government business open on all days in the current financial year and on April 1, 2017 (including Saturday, Sunday and all holidays)
RBI/2016-17/259 DBR.No.Leg.BC.56/09.07.005/2016-17 March 29, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Opening of all Agency Banks for government business on April 1, 2017 – Revised instructions We had vide our circular DBR.No.Leg. BC.55/09.07.005/2016-17 dated March 24, 2017 advised all Agency Banks to keep all their branches dealing with government business open on all days in the current financial year and on April 1, 2017 (including Saturday, Sunday and all holidays)
مارچ 24, 2017
All Agency Banks to remain open for public on all days from March 25, 2017 to April 1, 2017
RBI/2016-17/256 DBR.No.Leg.BC.55/09.07.005/2016-17 March 24, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, All Agency Banks to remain open for public on all days from March 25, 2017 to April 1, 2017 The Government of India has advised that all Pay and Account Offices will remain open on all days up to April 1, 2017 to facilitate government receipt and payment functions. Accordingly, all Agency Banks are advised to keep all their branches dealing with government business open
RBI/2016-17/256 DBR.No.Leg.BC.55/09.07.005/2016-17 March 24, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, All Agency Banks to remain open for public on all days from March 25, 2017 to April 1, 2017 The Government of India has advised that all Pay and Account Offices will remain open on all days up to April 1, 2017 to facilitate government receipt and payment functions. Accordingly, all Agency Banks are advised to keep all their branches dealing with government business open
مارچ 09, 2017
Inclusion of “The Royal Bank of Scotland plc” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2016-17/244 DBR.No.Ret.BC.54/12.07.150/2016-17 March 09, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “The Royal Bank of Scotland plc” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “The Royal Bank of Scotland plc” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.3878/23.13.020/2016-17 dated September 29, 2016, and published in the Gazette of India (Part III
RBI/2016-17/244 DBR.No.Ret.BC.54/12.07.150/2016-17 March 09, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “The Royal Bank of Scotland plc” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “The Royal Bank of Scotland plc” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.3878/23.13.020/2016-17 dated September 29, 2016, and published in the Gazette of India (Part III
فروری 16, 2017
Repayment of Gold Loan
RBI/2016-17/229 DBR.RRB.BC.No. 53/31.01.001/2016-17 February 16, 2017 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Repayment of Gold Loan Please refer to circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.22/03.05.34/2010-11 dated September 22, 2010 wherein Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were permitted to grant gold loans up to Rs.1.00 lakh with bullet repayment option. 2. On a review, it has been decided to increase the quantum of loan that could be granted under the scheme, from Rs.1.00 lakh to
RBI/2016-17/229 DBR.RRB.BC.No. 53/31.01.001/2016-17 February 16, 2017 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Repayment of Gold Loan Please refer to circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.22/03.05.34/2010-11 dated September 22, 2010 wherein Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were permitted to grant gold loans up to Rs.1.00 lakh with bullet repayment option. 2. On a review, it has been decided to increase the quantum of loan that could be granted under the scheme, from Rs.1.00 lakh to
فروری 16, 2017
Inclusion of “Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2016-17/230 DBR.No.Ret.BC.52/12.07.143A/2016-17 February 16, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.PSBD.No.7144/16.02.002/2016-17 dated December 23, 2016, and published in the Gazette of Ind
RBI/2016-17/230 DBR.No.Ret.BC.52/12.07.143A/2016-17 February 16, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.PSBD.No.7144/16.02.002/2016-17 dated December 23, 2016, and published in the Gazette of Ind
فروری 16, 2017
Inclusion of “Capital Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2016-17/231 DBR.No.Ret.BC.51/12.07.145A/2016-17 February 16, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “Capital Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Capital Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.PSBD.No.5201/16.02.001/2016-17 dated November 8, 2016, and published in the Gazette of Indi
RBI/2016-17/231 DBR.No.Ret.BC.51/12.07.145A/2016-17 February 16, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “Capital Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Capital Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.PSBD.No.5201/16.02.001/2016-17 dated November 8, 2016, and published in the Gazette of Indi
فروری 02, 2017
Basel III Capital Regulations- Additional Tier 1 Capital
RBI/2016-17/222 DBR.BP.BC.No.50/21.06.201/2016-17 February 02, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Sir, Basel III Capital Regulations- Additional Tier 1 Capital Please refer to the paragraph 1.8 on ‘Coupon Discretion’ under Annex 4 on ‘'Criteria for Inclusion of Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDI) in Additional Tier 1 Capital' of the Master Circular, DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on ‘Basel III Capital Regulati
RBI/2016-17/222 DBR.BP.BC.No.50/21.06.201/2016-17 February 02, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Sir, Basel III Capital Regulations- Additional Tier 1 Capital Please refer to the paragraph 1.8 on ‘Coupon Discretion’ under Annex 4 on ‘'Criteria for Inclusion of Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDI) in Additional Tier 1 Capital' of the Master Circular, DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on ‘Basel III Capital Regulati
دسمبر 28, 2016
Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances
RBI/2016-17/198 DBR.No.BP.BC.49/21.04.048/2016-17 December 28, 2016 All Regulated Entities Madam / Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances Please refer to circular DBR.No.BP.BC.37/21.04.048/2016-17 dated November 21, 2016. 2. On a review, it has been decided to: (i) Provide 30 days, in addition to the 60 days provided vide the abovementioned circular, in the following categories of loans: (a) Runni
RBI/2016-17/198 DBR.No.BP.BC.49/21.04.048/2016-17 December 28, 2016 All Regulated Entities Madam / Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances Please refer to circular DBR.No.BP.BC.37/21.04.048/2016-17 dated November 21, 2016. 2. On a review, it has been decided to: (i) Provide 30 days, in addition to the 60 days provided vide the abovementioned circular, in the following categories of loans: (a) Runni
دسمبر 15, 2016
Compliance to provisions of Master Direction on Know Your Customer (KYC)
RBI/2016-17/183 DBR.AML.BC.48/14.01.01/2016-17 December 15, 2016 All Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Compliance to provisions of Master Direction on Know Your Customer (KYC) A reference may be made to the following provisions of the Master Direction on Know Your Customer (KYC): (i) Section 8(d) and (e), wherein it is mentioned that concurrent/internal audit system of the Regulated Entities (REs) has to verify the compliance with KYC/AML policies and procedures and
RBI/2016-17/183 DBR.AML.BC.48/14.01.01/2016-17 December 15, 2016 All Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Compliance to provisions of Master Direction on Know Your Customer (KYC) A reference may be made to the following provisions of the Master Direction on Know Your Customer (KYC): (i) Section 8(d) and (e), wherein it is mentioned that concurrent/internal audit system of the Regulated Entities (REs) has to verify the compliance with KYC/AML policies and procedures and
دسمبر 13, 2016
Preservation of CCTV recordings
RBI/2016-17/181 DCM (Plg) No. 1712/10.27.00/2016-17 December 13, 2016 The Chairman & Managing DirectorChief Executive OfficersAll Banks Dear Sir, Preservation of CCTV recordings Please refer to paragraph (5) of our circular DCM (FNVD) No.1134/16.01.05/2016-17 dated October 27, 2016 wherein it was stated that in order to facilitate identification of people abetting circulation of counterfeit notes, banks are advised to cover the banking hall/area and counters under
RBI/2016-17/181 DCM (Plg) No. 1712/10.27.00/2016-17 December 13, 2016 The Chairman & Managing DirectorChief Executive OfficersAll Banks Dear Sir, Preservation of CCTV recordings Please refer to paragraph (5) of our circular DCM (FNVD) No.1134/16.01.05/2016-17 dated October 27, 2016 wherein it was stated that in order to facilitate identification of people abetting circulation of counterfeit notes, banks are advised to cover the banking hall/area and counters under
دسمبر 12, 2016
Distribution of Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series Banknotes - Records
RBI/2016-17/180DCM (Plg) No. 1683/10.27.00/2016-17 December 12, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer(All banks maintaining currency chests) Dear Sir, Distribution of Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series Banknotes – Records Please refer to our circular DCM (RMMT) No. G-5/11.01.01/2016-17 dated July 15, 2016 on Receipt and Remittance of Treasure. 2. In the wake of reported seizures by Income Tax Department and other law enforcement agencies of large qua
RBI/2016-17/180DCM (Plg) No. 1683/10.27.00/2016-17 December 12, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer(All banks maintaining currency chests) Dear Sir, Distribution of Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series Banknotes – Records Please refer to our circular DCM (RMMT) No. G-5/11.01.01/2016-17 dated July 15, 2016 on Receipt and Remittance of Treasure. 2. In the wake of reported seizures by Income Tax Department and other law enforcement agencies of large qua
دسمبر 12, 2016
Detection of counterfeit notes in Specified Bank Notes (SBNs) - Reporting
RBI/2016-17/179 DCM (Plg) No. 1679/10.27.00/2016-17 December 12, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer,Public Sector Banks/ Private Sector Banks / Foreign Banks/ Regional RuralBanks / Urban Cooperative Banks/ State Cooperative Banks Dear Sir, Detection of counterfeit notes in Specified Bank Notes (SBNs) - Reporting Please refer our circulars DCM (Plg) No.1264/10.27.00/2016-17 and DCM (Plg) No.1291/10.27.00/2016-17 dated November 11, 2016 and N
RBI/2016-17/179 DCM (Plg) No. 1679/10.27.00/2016-17 December 12, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer,Public Sector Banks/ Private Sector Banks / Foreign Banks/ Regional RuralBanks / Urban Cooperative Banks/ State Cooperative Banks Dear Sir, Detection of counterfeit notes in Specified Bank Notes (SBNs) - Reporting Please refer our circulars DCM (Plg) No.1264/10.27.00/2016-17 and DCM (Plg) No.1291/10.27.00/2016-17 dated November 11, 2016 and N
دسمبر 08, 2016
Amendment to Master Direction on Know Your Customer
RBI/2016-17/177 DBR.AML.BC.47/14.01.01/2016-17 December 8, 2016 All Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction on Know Your Customer In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, it has been decided to make certain amendments to the Master Direction on Know Your Customer (KYC). The two major changes being notified are as under: It has been decided to allow One Time Pin (OTP) based e-KYC subject to cert
RBI/2016-17/177 DBR.AML.BC.47/14.01.01/2016-17 December 8, 2016 All Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction on Know Your Customer In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, it has been decided to make certain amendments to the Master Direction on Know Your Customer (KYC). The two major changes being notified are as under: It has been decided to allow One Time Pin (OTP) based e-KYC subject to cert
دسمبر 08, 2016
Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC
RBI/2016-17/176 DBR.AML.BC. No. 18/14.01.001/2016-17 December 8, 2016 All Regulated Entities (REs) Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and section 35A read with section 56 of that Act, Rule 9 (14) of the Prevention of Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005 and all other laws enabling the Reserve Bank in this behalf, the Reserve Bank makes the
RBI/2016-17/176 DBR.AML.BC. No. 18/14.01.001/2016-17 December 8, 2016 All Regulated Entities (REs) Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and section 35A read with section 56 of that Act, Rule 9 (14) of the Prevention of Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005 and all other laws enabling the Reserve Bank in this behalf, the Reserve Bank makes the
دسمبر 07, 2016
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Section 42(1A) Withdrawal of the Incremental CRR
RBI/2016-17/174 DBR.No.Ret.BC.46/12.01.001/2016-17 December 7, 2016 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks / All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Section 42(1A)Withdrawal of the Incremental CRR Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.41/12.01.001/2016-17 dated November 26, 2016 whereby all scheduled banks were required to maintain
RBI/2016-17/174 DBR.No.Ret.BC.46/12.01.001/2016-17 December 7, 2016 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks / All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Section 42(1A)Withdrawal of the Incremental CRR Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.41/12.01.001/2016-17 dated November 26, 2016 whereby all scheduled banks were required to maintain
دسمبر 06, 2016
Requirement of customer due diligence and need for maintenance of records
RBI/2016-17/173 DBR.AML.BC.No.44/14.01.001/2016-17 December 06, 2016 All Regulated Entities (REs) Dear Sir/Madam, Requirement of customer due diligence and need for maintenance of records It has been reported that, of late, a lot of customers are approaching banks for re-activation of dormant accounts. 2. In this regard, we invite attention to paragraph 24.2 (ix) of the Master Circular on ‘Customer Services in Banks’ dated July 1, 2015, requiring that operation in dor
RBI/2016-17/173 DBR.AML.BC.No.44/14.01.001/2016-17 December 06, 2016 All Regulated Entities (REs) Dear Sir/Madam, Requirement of customer due diligence and need for maintenance of records It has been reported that, of late, a lot of customers are approaching banks for re-activation of dormant accounts. 2. In this regard, we invite attention to paragraph 24.2 (ix) of the Master Circular on ‘Customer Services in Banks’ dated July 1, 2015, requiring that operation in dor
دسمبر 01, 2016
Financing of Infrastructure - ‘Definition of 'Infrastructure Lending'
RBI/2016-17/168 DBR.BP.BC.No.42/08.12.014/2016-17 December 1, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All India Term-Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Madam/Dear Sir, Financing of Infrastructure – ‘Definition of 'Infrastructure Lending' Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.66/08.12.014/2013-14 November 25, 2013 on 'Definition of Infrastructure Lending' harmonising the RBI definition of Infrastructure Lending wit
RBI/2016-17/168 DBR.BP.BC.No.42/08.12.014/2016-17 December 1, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All India Term-Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Madam/Dear Sir, Financing of Infrastructure – ‘Definition of 'Infrastructure Lending' Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.66/08.12.014/2013-14 November 25, 2013 on 'Definition of Infrastructure Lending' harmonising the RBI definition of Infrastructure Lending wit
دسمبر 01, 2016
Large Exposures Framework
RBI/2016-17/167 DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2016-17 December 01, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Large Exposures Framework Please refer to the paragraph 3 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued by RBI on October 4, 2016 (extract enclosed). It was indicated therein that RBI will issue final guidelines on Large Exposures Framework (LEF) by end-October, 2016. Accordingly, the final guidelines ar
RBI/2016-17/167 DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2016-17 December 01, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Large Exposures Framework Please refer to the paragraph 3 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued by RBI on October 4, 2016 (extract enclosed). It was indicated therein that RBI will issue final guidelines on Large Exposures Framework (LEF) by end-October, 2016. Accordingly, the final guidelines ar
نومبر 26, 2016
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Section 42(1A) Requirement for maintaining additional CRR
RBI/2016-17/159DBR.No.Ret.BC.41/12.01.001/2016-17 November 26, 2016 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks / All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Section 42(1A) Requirement for maintaining additional CRR Under section 42(1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, all Scheduled Banks are required to maintain with Reserve Bank of India a C
RBI/2016-17/159DBR.No.Ret.BC.41/12.01.001/2016-17 November 26, 2016 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks / All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Section 42(1A) Requirement for maintaining additional CRR Under section 42(1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, all Scheduled Banks are required to maintain with Reserve Bank of India a C
نومبر 24, 2016
Special knowledge or practical experience useful to banking companies
RBI/2016-17/152 DBR.Appt.BC.No.39/29.39.001/2016-17 November 24, 2016 All Commercial Banks excluding RRBs Dear Sir / Madam, Special knowledge or practical experience useful to banking companies In the backdrop of innovations in banking and technology, it is felt that the domain knowledge and experience enumerated under various statutory provisions for the directors on the boards of commercial banks (excluding RRBs) need to be augmented by knowledge and experience in o
RBI/2016-17/152 DBR.Appt.BC.No.39/29.39.001/2016-17 November 24, 2016 All Commercial Banks excluding RRBs Dear Sir / Madam, Special knowledge or practical experience useful to banking companies In the backdrop of innovations in banking and technology, it is felt that the domain knowledge and experience enumerated under various statutory provisions for the directors on the boards of commercial banks (excluding RRBs) need to be augmented by knowledge and experience in o
نومبر 22, 2016
Fraudulent Practices
RBI/2016-17/147 DCM (Plg) No.1341/10.27.00/2016-17 November 22, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Public Sector Banks / Private Sector Banks / Foreign Banks / Regional Rural Banks / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of existing ₹ 500/- and ₹ 1000/- Specified Bank Notes (SBNs) – Fraudulent Practices It has been brought to our notice that at certain places, few bank branch offi
RBI/2016-17/147 DCM (Plg) No.1341/10.27.00/2016-17 November 22, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Public Sector Banks / Private Sector Banks / Foreign Banks / Regional Rural Banks / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of existing ₹ 500/- and ₹ 1000/- Specified Bank Notes (SBNs) – Fraudulent Practices It has been brought to our notice that at certain places, few bank branch offi
نومبر 21, 2016
Relaxation in Prudential Norms
RBI/2016-17/143 DBR.No.BP.BC.37/21.04.048/2016-17 November 21, 2016 All Entities Regulated by the Reserve Bank of India Madam / Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances It has been represented to us that consequent upon withdrawal of the legal tender status of the existing ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 notes (SBN) small borrowers may need some more time to repay their loan dues. Taking these representations int
RBI/2016-17/143 DBR.No.BP.BC.37/21.04.048/2016-17 November 21, 2016 All Entities Regulated by the Reserve Bank of India Madam / Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances It has been represented to us that consequent upon withdrawal of the legal tender status of the existing ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 notes (SBN) small borrowers may need some more time to repay their loan dues. Taking these representations int
نومبر 10, 2016
Schemes for Stressed Assets - Revisions
RBI/2016-17/122 DBR.No.BP.BC.34/21.04.132/2016-17 November 10, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs), All-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Non-Banking Financial Companies, including Securitisation Companies/ Reconstruction Companies Madam / Dear Sir, Schemes for Stressed Assets - Revisions In the recent past, the Reserve Bank of India has taken various regulatory measures to strengthen the lenders’ abili
RBI/2016-17/122 DBR.No.BP.BC.34/21.04.132/2016-17 November 10, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs), All-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Non-Banking Financial Companies, including Securitisation Companies/ Reconstruction Companies Madam / Dear Sir, Schemes for Stressed Assets - Revisions In the recent past, the Reserve Bank of India has taken various regulatory measures to strengthen the lenders’ abili
نومبر 10, 2016
Guidelines on capital requirements for bank exposures to central counterparties
RBI/2016-17/120 DBR.No.BP.BC.30/21.06.201/2016-17 November 10, 2016 The Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Guidelines on capital requirements for bank exposures to central counterparties Please refer to the paragraph 4 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued by RBI on October 4, 2016. It was indicated therein that RBI will issue final guidelines on capital requi
RBI/2016-17/120 DBR.No.BP.BC.30/21.06.201/2016-17 November 10, 2016 The Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Guidelines on capital requirements for bank exposures to central counterparties Please refer to the paragraph 4 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued by RBI on October 4, 2016. It was indicated therein that RBI will issue final guidelines on capital requi
نومبر 10, 2016
Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets - Revisions
RBI/2016-17/121 DBR.No.BP.BC.33/21.04.132/2016-17 November 10, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs), All-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Non-Banking Financial Companies, including Securitisation Companies/ Reconstruction Companies Madam / Dear Sir, Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets - Revisions We invite a reference to the paragraph 6 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory
RBI/2016-17/121 DBR.No.BP.BC.33/21.04.132/2016-17 November 10, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs), All-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Non-Banking Financial Companies, including Securitisation Companies/ Reconstruction Companies Madam / Dear Sir, Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets - Revisions We invite a reference to the paragraph 6 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory
نومبر 10, 2016
Guidelines for computing exposure for counterparty credit risk arising from derivative transactions
RBI/2016-17/119 DBR.No.BP.BC.29/21.06.201/2016-17 November 10, 2016 The Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Guidelines for computing exposure for counterparty credit risk arising from derivative transactions Please refer to the paragraph 4 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued by RBI on October 4, 2016. It was indicated therein that RBI will issue fin
RBI/2016-17/119 DBR.No.BP.BC.29/21.06.201/2016-17 November 10, 2016 The Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Guidelines for computing exposure for counterparty credit risk arising from derivative transactions Please refer to the paragraph 4 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued by RBI on October 4, 2016. It was indicated therein that RBI will issue fin
نومبر 10, 2016
Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) - Permissible activities
RBI/2016-17/118 DBR.IBD.BC.32/23.13.004/2016-17 November 10, 2016 Chairman/Managing Director and CEOs All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) – Permissible activities Please refer to our circular DBR.IBD.BC.14570/23.13.004/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015 setting out RBI directions relating to IFSC Banking Units (IBUs). We have received a few suggestions and queries during the last few months
RBI/2016-17/118 DBR.IBD.BC.32/23.13.004/2016-17 November 10, 2016 Chairman/Managing Director and CEOs All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) – Permissible activities Please refer to our circular DBR.IBD.BC.14570/23.13.004/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015 setting out RBI directions relating to IFSC Banking Units (IBUs). We have received a few suggestions and queries during the last few months
نومبر 09, 2016
Banks to remain open for Public on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016
RBI/2016-17/114 DBR.No.Leg.BC.31/09.07.005/2016-17 November 9, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Public Sector Banks/ Private Sector Banks / Foreign Banks/ Small Finance Banks / Regional Rural Banks / Local Area Banks All Cooperative Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Banks to remain open for public on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016 In order to meet the anticipated heavy demand from members of public to conduct their banking t
RBI/2016-17/114 DBR.No.Leg.BC.31/09.07.005/2016-17 November 9, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Public Sector Banks/ Private Sector Banks / Foreign Banks/ Small Finance Banks / Regional Rural Banks / Local Area Banks All Cooperative Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Banks to remain open for public on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016 In order to meet the anticipated heavy demand from members of public to conduct their banking t
نومبر 03, 2016
Issue of Rupee Denominated Bonds overseas
RBI/2016-17/108 DBR.BP.BC.No.28 /21.06.001/2016-17 November 03, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Issue of Rupee Denominated Bonds overseas Please refer to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.14 dated November 03, 2016 on issue of rupee denominated bonds overseas by Indian banks. 2. We advise that banks are permitted to raise funds through issuance of rupee denominated bonds overseas for the following purposes: Perpetual Debt Ins
RBI/2016-17/108 DBR.BP.BC.No.28 /21.06.001/2016-17 November 03, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Issue of Rupee Denominated Bonds overseas Please refer to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.14 dated November 03, 2016 on issue of rupee denominated bonds overseas by Indian banks. 2. We advise that banks are permitted to raise funds through issuance of rupee denominated bonds overseas for the following purposes: Perpetual Debt Ins
اکتوبر 20, 2016
Grant of ‘Certificate of Registration’ - For carrying on the business of credit information - Experian Credit Information Company of India Private Limited (ECICI)
RBI/2016-17/94 DBR.CID.BC.27/20.16.040/2016-17 October 20, 2016 All Credit Institutions Dear Sir / Madam Grant of ‘Certificate of Registration’ – For carrying on the business of credit information – Experian Credit Information Company of India Private Limited (ECICI) Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Dl.15214/20.16.042/2009-10 dated March 04, 2010 regarding grant of ‘Certificate of Registration’ to Experian Credit Information Company of India Private Limited (ECICI
RBI/2016-17/94 DBR.CID.BC.27/20.16.040/2016-17 October 20, 2016 All Credit Institutions Dear Sir / Madam Grant of ‘Certificate of Registration’ – For carrying on the business of credit information – Experian Credit Information Company of India Private Limited (ECICI) Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Dl.15214/20.16.042/2009-10 dated March 04, 2010 regarding grant of ‘Certificate of Registration’ to Experian Credit Information Company of India Private Limited (ECICI
اکتوبر 20, 2016
Risk Weights for exposures to HFCs
RBI/2016-17/95 DBR.BP.BC.No.20/21.06.001/2016-17 October 20, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Risk Weights for exposures to HFCs It has been observed that there is a lack of uniformity among banks in the application of risk weights on their exposures to Housing Finance Companies (HFCs). 2. The matter of risk weights prescribed in respect of banks’ exposures to HFCs has been examined and it is advised that exposures to all
RBI/2016-17/95 DBR.BP.BC.No.20/21.06.001/2016-17 October 20, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Risk Weights for exposures to HFCs It has been observed that there is a lack of uniformity among banks in the application of risk weights on their exposures to Housing Finance Companies (HFCs). 2. The matter of risk weights prescribed in respect of banks’ exposures to HFCs has been examined and it is advised that exposures to all
اکتوبر 13, 2016
Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
RBI/2016-17/83 DBR.No.Ret.BC.15/12.02.001/2016-17 October 13, 2016 All Commercial Banks, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs),State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) Dear Sir, Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to circulars DBR.Ret.BC.64/12.01.001/2015-16 dated December 10, 2015, on maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio under Section 24 and Section 56 of the Bank
RBI/2016-17/83 DBR.No.Ret.BC.15/12.02.001/2016-17 October 13, 2016 All Commercial Banks, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs),State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) Dear Sir, Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to circulars DBR.Ret.BC.64/12.01.001/2015-16 dated December 10, 2015, on maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio under Section 24 and Section 56 of the Bank
اکتوبر 06, 2016
Operating Guidelines for Payments Banks
RBI/2016-17/80 DBR.NBD.No.25/16.13.218/2016-17 October 6, 2016 Chief Executive Officers of Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Operating Guidelines for Payments Banks Please refer to the Guidelines for Licensing of Payments Banks (‘Licensing Guidelines’) dated November 27, 2014, under which in-principle approvals/ licences were issued to the applicants for setting up of the payments banks. 2. The need for separate Operating Guidelines for payments banks was examined, con
RBI/2016-17/80 DBR.NBD.No.25/16.13.218/2016-17 October 6, 2016 Chief Executive Officers of Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Operating Guidelines for Payments Banks Please refer to the Guidelines for Licensing of Payments Banks (‘Licensing Guidelines’) dated November 27, 2014, under which in-principle approvals/ licences were issued to the applicants for setting up of the payments banks. 2. The need for separate Operating Guidelines for payments banks was examined, con
اکتوبر 06, 2016
Operating Guidelines for Small Finance Banks
RBI/2016-17/81 DBR.NBD.No.26/16.13.218/2016-17 October 6, 2016 Chief Executive Officers of Small Finance Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Operating Guidelines for Small Finance Banks Please refer to the Guidelines for Licensing of Small Finance Banks (‘Licensing Guidelines’) dated November 27, 2014, under which in-principle approvals / licences were issued to the applicants for setting up of the small finance banks. 2. The need for separate Operating Guidelines for small finan
RBI/2016-17/81 DBR.NBD.No.26/16.13.218/2016-17 October 6, 2016 Chief Executive Officers of Small Finance Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Operating Guidelines for Small Finance Banks Please refer to the Guidelines for Licensing of Small Finance Banks (‘Licensing Guidelines’) dated November 27, 2014, under which in-principle approvals / licences were issued to the applicants for setting up of the small finance banks. 2. The need for separate Operating Guidelines for small finan
اکتوبر 04, 2016
Change in Bank Rate
RBI/2016-17/74 DBR.No.Ret.BC.19/12.01.001/2016-17 October 04, 2016 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Banks, Dear Sir, Change in Bank Rate Please refer to circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.90/12.01.001/2015-16 dated April 05, 2016 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Fourth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2016-17 dated October 04, 2016, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from 7.00 per cent to 6.75 per cent with effect from Oc
RBI/2016-17/74 DBR.No.Ret.BC.19/12.01.001/2016-17 October 04, 2016 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Banks, Dear Sir, Change in Bank Rate Please refer to circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.90/12.01.001/2015-16 dated April 05, 2016 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Fourth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2016-17 dated October 04, 2016, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from 7.00 per cent to 6.75 per cent with effect from Oc
ستمبر 29, 2016
Grant of ‘Certificate of Registration’ - For carrying on the business of Credit Information - Transunion CIBIL Limited
RBI/2016-17/69 DBR.CID.BC.16/20.16.040/2016-17 September 29, 2016 All Credit Institutions Dear Sir / Madam Grant of ‘Certificate of Registration’ – For carrying on the business of Credit Information – Transunion CIBIL Limited Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.CID.BC.84/20.16.042/2011-12 dated March 05, 2012 regarding grant of ‘Certificate of Registration’ to Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited. 2. The Company has since changed its name. Accordingly, we have i
RBI/2016-17/69 DBR.CID.BC.16/20.16.040/2016-17 September 29, 2016 All Credit Institutions Dear Sir / Madam Grant of ‘Certificate of Registration’ – For carrying on the business of Credit Information – Transunion CIBIL Limited Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.CID.BC.84/20.16.042/2011-12 dated March 05, 2012 regarding grant of ‘Certificate of Registration’ to Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited. 2. The Company has since changed its name. Accordingly, we have i
ستمبر 29, 2016
Publishing of photographs of Wilful defaulters
RBI/2016-17/71 DBR.CID. BC. No.17/20.16.003/2016-17 September 29, 2016 The Chairmen / Chief Executive Officers ofAll Scheduled Commercial banks (including RRBs),All India Financial institutions (EXIM Bank, NHB, NABARD and SIDBI) Dear Sir/Madam Publishing of photographs of Wilful defaulters Please refer to our Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters DBR.CID.BC.No.22/20.16.003/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 inter alia outlining the penal measures that should be taken by lendin
RBI/2016-17/71 DBR.CID. BC. No.17/20.16.003/2016-17 September 29, 2016 The Chairmen / Chief Executive Officers ofAll Scheduled Commercial banks (including RRBs),All India Financial institutions (EXIM Bank, NHB, NABARD and SIDBI) Dear Sir/Madam Publishing of photographs of Wilful defaulters Please refer to our Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters DBR.CID.BC.No.22/20.16.003/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 inter alia outlining the penal measures that should be taken by lendin
ستمبر 08, 2016
Income Declaration Scheme, 2016 - Acceptance of Cash Over the Counter
RBI/2016-17/62 DBR.No.Leg.BC. 13/09.07.005/2016-17 September 8, 2016 The Managing Directors/Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir, Income Declaration Scheme, 2016 – Acceptance of Cash Over the Counter Please refer to the Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.38/09.07.005/2008-09 dated August 28, 2008 wherein banks have been advised to ensure that their branches invariably accept cash from all their customers who desire to deposit cash at
RBI/2016-17/62 DBR.No.Leg.BC. 13/09.07.005/2016-17 September 8, 2016 The Managing Directors/Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir, Income Declaration Scheme, 2016 – Acceptance of Cash Over the Counter Please refer to the Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.38/09.07.005/2008-09 dated August 28, 2008 wherein banks have been advised to ensure that their branches invariably accept cash from all their customers who desire to deposit cash at
ستمبر 01, 2016
Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Master Circular on Branch Authorisation - Census data 2011
RBI/2016-17/60 DBR.No.BAPD.BC.12/22.01.001/2016-17 September 1, 2016 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)/ (Including Small Finance Banks and Payments Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Master Circular on Branch Authorisation - Census data 2011 Please refer to our Master circular on Branch Authorisation DBOD.No.BAPD.BC.7/22.01.001/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 wherein Tier-wise population groups, List of Underbanked Districts and Lis
RBI/2016-17/60 DBR.No.BAPD.BC.12/22.01.001/2016-17 September 1, 2016 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)/ (Including Small Finance Banks and Payments Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Master Circular on Branch Authorisation - Census data 2011 Please refer to our Master circular on Branch Authorisation DBOD.No.BAPD.BC.7/22.01.001/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 wherein Tier-wise population groups, List of Underbanked Districts and Lis
ستمبر 01, 2016
Guidelines on Sale of Stressed Assets by Banks
RBI/2016-17/56 DBR.No.BP.BC.9/21.04.048/2016-17 September 1, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Guidelines on Sale of Stressed Assets by Banks The Reserve Bank of India, as part of the Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy, had amended certain guidelines relating to sale of non-performing assets (NPAs) by banks to Securitisation Companies (SCs)/ Reconstruction Companies (RCs) (created under the Securiti
RBI/2016-17/56 DBR.No.BP.BC.9/21.04.048/2016-17 September 1, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Guidelines on Sale of Stressed Assets by Banks The Reserve Bank of India, as part of the Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy, had amended certain guidelines relating to sale of non-performing assets (NPAs) by banks to Securitisation Companies (SCs)/ Reconstruction Companies (RCs) (created under the Securiti
ستمبر 01, 2016
Free Annual Credit Report to Individuals
RBI/2016-17/58 DBR.CID.BC.No.11/20.16.042/2016-17 September 1, 2016 All Credit Information Companies Dear Sir/Madam Free Annual Credit Report to Individuals As you are aware, the Committee to Recommend Data Format for Furnishing of Credit Information to Credit Information Companies (Chairman: Shri Aditya Puri) constituted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had recommended that each customer of a credit institution should be provided one base level consumer Credit Info
RBI/2016-17/58 DBR.CID.BC.No.11/20.16.042/2016-17 September 1, 2016 All Credit Information Companies Dear Sir/Madam Free Annual Credit Report to Individuals As you are aware, the Committee to Recommend Data Format for Furnishing of Credit Information to Credit Information Companies (Chairman: Shri Aditya Puri) constituted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had recommended that each customer of a credit institution should be provided one base level consumer Credit Info
اگست 25, 2016
Risk- based Internal Audit
RBI/2016-17/46 DBS.CO.PPD.05/11.01.005/2016-17 August 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Risk- based Internal Audit Please refer to our circular DBS.CO.PP.BC.10/11.01.005/2002-03 dated December 27, 2002 on Risk-based Internal Audit setting out the scope and coverage of Risk-based Internal Audit (RBIA) system in commercial banks. In this connection some banks have represented to us seeking approval for engaging services of retired
RBI/2016-17/46 DBS.CO.PPD.05/11.01.005/2016-17 August 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Risk- based Internal Audit Please refer to our circular DBS.CO.PP.BC.10/11.01.005/2002-03 dated December 27, 2002 on Risk-based Internal Audit setting out the scope and coverage of Risk-based Internal Audit (RBIA) system in commercial banks. In this connection some banks have represented to us seeking approval for engaging services of retired
اگست 25, 2016
Guidelines on Enhancing Credit Supply for Large Borrowers through Market Mechanism
RBI/2016-17/50 DBR.BP.BC.No.8/21.01.003/2016-17 August 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Guidelines on Enhancing Credit Supply for Large Borrowers through Market Mechanism Please refer to the Discussion Paper on the captioned subject issued on May 12, 2016 for comments of the stakeholders. The Discussion Paper proposed a framework for addressing the concentration risk of the banking system arising from its exposures towards a single counterparty
RBI/2016-17/50 DBR.BP.BC.No.8/21.01.003/2016-17 August 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Guidelines on Enhancing Credit Supply for Large Borrowers through Market Mechanism Please refer to the Discussion Paper on the captioned subject issued on May 12, 2016 for comments of the stakeholders. The Discussion Paper proposed a framework for addressing the concentration risk of the banking system arising from its exposures towards a single counterparty
اگست 25, 2016
Partial Credit Enhancement (PCE) to Corporate Bonds
RBI/2016-17/43 DBR.BP.BC.No.5/21.04.142/2016-17 August 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs) Partial Credit Enhancement (PCE) to Corporate Bonds Please refer to the circular DBR.BP.BC.No.40/21.04.142/2015-16 dated September 24, 2015 on the captioned subject. 2. In terms of para II.6 of the above-mentioned circular, the aggregate exposure limit of all banks towards the PCE for a given bond issue has been capped at 20 per cent of the bond issue size. O
RBI/2016-17/43 DBR.BP.BC.No.5/21.04.142/2016-17 August 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs) Partial Credit Enhancement (PCE) to Corporate Bonds Please refer to the circular DBR.BP.BC.No.40/21.04.142/2015-16 dated September 24, 2015 on the captioned subject. 2. In terms of para II.6 of the above-mentioned circular, the aggregate exposure limit of all banks towards the PCE for a given bond issue has been capped at 20 per cent of the bond issue size. O
اگست 25, 2016
Review of Prudential Norms -Risk Weights for Exposures to Corporates, AFCs and NBFC-IFCs
RBI/2016-17/44 DBR.No.BP.BC.6/21.06.001/2016-17 August 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Review of Prudential Norms –Risk Weights for Exposures to Corporates, AFCs and NBFC-IFCs Please refer to para 5.8 of Master Circular on Basel III capital regulations dated July 1, 2015 on exposures to the captioned entities. At present unrated exposures to these entities attract a risk weight of 100 per ce
RBI/2016-17/44 DBR.No.BP.BC.6/21.06.001/2016-17 August 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Review of Prudential Norms –Risk Weights for Exposures to Corporates, AFCs and NBFC-IFCs Please refer to para 5.8 of Master Circular on Basel III capital regulations dated July 1, 2015 on exposures to the captioned entities. At present unrated exposures to these entities attract a risk weight of 100 per ce
اگست 25, 2016
Prudential Norms for Off-balance Sheet Exposures of Banks - Restructuring of derivative contracts
RBI/2016-17/45 DBR.No.BP.BC.7/21.04.157/2016-17 August 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks andRegional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Prudential Norms for Off-balance Sheet Exposures of Banks – Restructuring of derivative contracts Please refer to circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.57/21.04.157/2008-09 dated October 13, 2008 on the captioned subject. Para 2.2 of the circular requires that in cases where a derivative contract is restructured, the mark
RBI/2016-17/45 DBR.No.BP.BC.7/21.04.157/2016-17 August 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks andRegional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Prudential Norms for Off-balance Sheet Exposures of Banks – Restructuring of derivative contracts Please refer to circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.57/21.04.157/2008-09 dated October 13, 2008 on the captioned subject. Para 2.2 of the circular requires that in cases where a derivative contract is restructured, the mark
اگست 11, 2016
Capacity Building in Banks and AIFIs
RBI/2016-17/36 DBR.No.BP.BC.4/21.03.009/2016-17 August 11, 2016 All Commercial Banks and All India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Madam / Sir, Capacity Building in Banks and AIFIs The Reserve Bank had constituted a ‘Committee on Capacity Building’ (July 2014) under the Chairmanship of former Executive Director, Shri G Gopalakrishna, with the objective of implementing non-legislative recommendations of the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms
RBI/2016-17/36 DBR.No.BP.BC.4/21.03.009/2016-17 August 11, 2016 All Commercial Banks and All India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Madam / Sir, Capacity Building in Banks and AIFIs The Reserve Bank had constituted a ‘Committee on Capacity Building’ (July 2014) under the Chairmanship of former Executive Director, Shri G Gopalakrishna, with the objective of implementing non-legislative recommendations of the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms
اگست 04, 2016
Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
RBI/2016-17/34 RBI/2016-17/DBR.FID.No. 1/01.02.000/2016-17 August 04, 2016 All India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Madam / Dear Sir, Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India has notified the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 on February 16, 2015. A reference is also invited to the Press Release dated January 18, 2016 issued by the MCA outlining the
RBI/2016-17/34 RBI/2016-17/DBR.FID.No. 1/01.02.000/2016-17 August 04, 2016 All India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Madam / Dear Sir, Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India has notified the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 on February 16, 2015. A reference is also invited to the Press Release dated January 18, 2016 issued by the MCA outlining the
اگست 04, 2016
Dishonour of cheques - Modification in procedure
RBI/2016-17/33 DBR.No.Leg.BC.3/09.07.005/2016-17 August 04, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Dishonour of cheques – Modification in procedure Please refer to our circular DBOD.BC.Leg.No.113/09.12.001/2002-03 dated June 26, 2003 and paragraph 11.4 (i) of RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.100/03.05.33/2013-14 dated May 12, 2014 wherein banks were advised to introduce a condition for operation of accounts with cheque facility that in the event of dis
RBI/2016-17/33 DBR.No.Leg.BC.3/09.07.005/2016-17 August 04, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Dishonour of cheques – Modification in procedure Please refer to our circular DBOD.BC.Leg.No.113/09.12.001/2002-03 dated June 26, 2003 and paragraph 11.4 (i) of RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.100/03.05.33/2013-14 dated May 12, 2014 wherein banks were advised to introduce a condition for operation of accounts with cheque facility that in the event of dis
جولائی 28, 2016
Half yearly/Quarterly Review of Accounts of Public Sector Banks
RBI/2016-17/29 Ref.DBS.ARS.No.BC.2/08.91.001/2016-17 July 28, 2016 All Public Sector Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Half yearly/Quarterly Review of Accounts of Public Sector Banks Please refer to our circular DBS.ARS.No.BC.17/08.91.001/2002-03 dated June 5, 2003 on conduct of Half yearly/Quarterly Review of Accounts of Public Sector Banks. 2. The reporting format has been revised as per the annex. You may, accordingly, arrange to prepare the review in the revised format as enc
RBI/2016-17/29 Ref.DBS.ARS.No.BC.2/08.91.001/2016-17 July 28, 2016 All Public Sector Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Half yearly/Quarterly Review of Accounts of Public Sector Banks Please refer to our circular DBS.ARS.No.BC.17/08.91.001/2002-03 dated June 5, 2003 on conduct of Half yearly/Quarterly Review of Accounts of Public Sector Banks. 2. The reporting format has been revised as per the annex. You may, accordingly, arrange to prepare the review in the revised format as enc
جولائی 21, 2016
Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liquidity Risk Monitoring Tools and LCR Disclosure Standards
RBI/2016-17/25 DBR.BP.BC.No.2/21.04.098/2016-17 July 21, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liquidity Risk Monitoring Tools and LCR Disclosure Standards Please refer to our circulars DBOD.BP.BC.No.120/21.04.098/2013-14 dated June 9, 2014, DBR.BP.BC.No.52/21.04.098/2014-15 dated November 28, 2014 and DBR.BP.BC.No.77/21.04.098/2015-16 dated February 11, 2016 on ‘Base
RBI/2016-17/25 DBR.BP.BC.No.2/21.04.098/2016-17 July 21, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liquidity Risk Monitoring Tools and LCR Disclosure Standards Please refer to our circulars DBOD.BP.BC.No.120/21.04.098/2013-14 dated June 9, 2014, DBR.BP.BC.No.52/21.04.098/2014-15 dated November 28, 2014 and DBR.BP.BC.No.77/21.04.098/2015-16 dated February 11, 2016 on ‘Base
جولائی 08, 2016
Amendment to Master Direction on KYC - Operationalisation of Central KYC Registry (CKYCR) and KYC norms for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)
RBI/2016-2017/11 DBR.AML.BC.No.1/14.01.001/2016-17 July 8, 2016 All Regulated Entities (REs) Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction on KYC – Operationalisation of Central KYC Registry (CKYCR) and KYC norms for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India hereby directs that the Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions, 2016 Master Direct
RBI/2016-2017/11 DBR.AML.BC.No.1/14.01.001/2016-17 July 8, 2016 All Regulated Entities (REs) Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction on KYC – Operationalisation of Central KYC Registry (CKYCR) and KYC norms for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India hereby directs that the Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions, 2016 Master Direct
جون 30, 2016
Quarterly reporting system- Foreign branches/ subsidiaries/ joint ventures/ associates of Indian banks
RBI/2015-16/435 DBS.CO.PPD.15123/11.01.021/2015-16 June 30, 2016 The Chief Executives of Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Quarterly reporting system- Foreign branches/ subsidiaries/ joint ventures/ associates of Indian banks Kindly refer to our circular DBS.CO.PP.BC 11/11.01.005/2007-08 dated March 24, 2008 on Quarterly reporting system- foreign branches/ subsidiaries/ joint ventures/ associates of Indian banks in terms of which you were required to submit
RBI/2015-16/435 DBS.CO.PPD.15123/11.01.021/2015-16 June 30, 2016 The Chief Executives of Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Quarterly reporting system- Foreign branches/ subsidiaries/ joint ventures/ associates of Indian banks Kindly refer to our circular DBS.CO.PP.BC 11/11.01.005/2007-08 dated March 24, 2008 on Quarterly reporting system- foreign branches/ subsidiaries/ joint ventures/ associates of Indian banks in terms of which you were required to submit
جون 23, 2016
Reporting of Information on Investment in Commercial Papers and Unhedged Foreign Currency Exposures of the Borrowers to Credit Information Companies
RBI/2015-16/432 DBR.CID.BC. 107/20.16.056/2015-16 June 23, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All India Financial Institutions Credit Information Companies Dear Sir / Madam Reporting of Information on Investment in Commercial Papers and Unhedged Foreign Currency Exposures of the Borrowers to Credit Information Companies Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.CID.BC.127/20.16.056/2013-14 dated June 27, 2014 advising banks to implement certain recommendations of the Comm
RBI/2015-16/432 DBR.CID.BC. 107/20.16.056/2015-16 June 23, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All India Financial Institutions Credit Information Companies Dear Sir / Madam Reporting of Information on Investment in Commercial Papers and Unhedged Foreign Currency Exposures of the Borrowers to Credit Information Companies Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.CID.BC.127/20.16.056/2013-14 dated June 27, 2014 advising banks to implement certain recommendations of the Comm
جون 23, 2016
Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
RBI/2015-16/429 DBR.BP.BC.No.106/21.07.001/2015-16 June 23, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) Please refer to circular DBR.BP.BC.No.76/21.07.001/2015-16 dated February 11, 2016 on the captioned subject in terms of which banks have been directed to be in preparedness to submit Proforma Ind AS Financial Statements to the Reserve Bank from the half-year ended Septe
RBI/2015-16/429 DBR.BP.BC.No.106/21.07.001/2015-16 June 23, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) Please refer to circular DBR.BP.BC.No.76/21.07.001/2015-16 dated February 11, 2016 on the captioned subject in terms of which banks have been directed to be in preparedness to submit Proforma Ind AS Financial Statements to the Reserve Bank from the half-year ended Septe
جون 23, 2016
Reporting Requirements under Basel III Capital Regulations- Review
RBI/2015-16/428 DBR.BP.BC.No.105/21.06.001/2015-16 June 23, 2016 All Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Reporting Requirements under Basel III Capital Regulations- Review Please refer to the Annexures 3 and 4 of the Master Circular DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on Basel III Capital Regulations in terms of which banks are permitted to raise perpetual non-cumulative preference shares (PNCPS) and perpetu
RBI/2015-16/428 DBR.BP.BC.No.105/21.06.001/2015-16 June 23, 2016 All Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Reporting Requirements under Basel III Capital Regulations- Review Please refer to the Annexures 3 and 4 of the Master Circular DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on Basel III Capital Regulations in terms of which banks are permitted to raise perpetual non-cumulative preference shares (PNCPS) and perpetu
جون 16, 2016
Credit Information Reporting in respect of Self Help Group (SHG) members
RBI/2015-16/424 DBR.CID.BC.No.104/20.16.56/2015-16 June 16, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial banks (including RRBs) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, State / Central Co-operative Banks All Credit Information Companies Dear Sir/Madam Credit Information Reporting in respect of Self Help Group (SHG) members Please refer to the instructions contained in paragraph 6 of our circular DBR.CID.BC.No.73/20.16.56/2015-16 dated Janua
RBI/2015-16/424 DBR.CID.BC.No.104/20.16.56/2015-16 June 16, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial banks (including RRBs) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, State / Central Co-operative Banks All Credit Information Companies Dear Sir/Madam Credit Information Reporting in respect of Self Help Group (SHG) members Please refer to the instructions contained in paragraph 6 of our circular DBR.CID.BC.No.73/20.16.56/2015-16 dated Janua
جون 13, 2016
Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets
RBI/2015-16/422 DBR.No.BP.BC.103/21.04.132/2015-16 June 13, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs), All-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions(Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI)Non-Banking Financial CompaniesSecuritisation Companies/ Reconstruction Companies Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets In order to strengthen the lenders’ ability to deal with stressed assets, Reserve Bank of India has been issuing, from time to time, guide
RBI/2015-16/422 DBR.No.BP.BC.103/21.04.132/2015-16 June 13, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs), All-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions(Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI)Non-Banking Financial CompaniesSecuritisation Companies/ Reconstruction Companies Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets In order to strengthen the lenders’ ability to deal with stressed assets, Reserve Bank of India has been issuing, from time to time, guide
جون 13, 2016
Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances - Spread Over of Shortfall on Sale of NPAs to SCs/RCs
RBI/2015-16/423 DBR.No.BP.BC.102/21.04.048/2015-16 June 13, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances – Spread Over of Shortfall on Sale of NPAs to SCs/RCs In terms of paragraph 3.4 of circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.98/21.04.132/2013-14 dated February 26, 2014, as an incentive for early sale of non-performing assets (NPAs) to Securitisation Companies
RBI/2015-16/423 DBR.No.BP.BC.102/21.04.048/2015-16 June 13, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances – Spread Over of Shortfall on Sale of NPAs to SCs/RCs In terms of paragraph 3.4 of circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.98/21.04.132/2013-14 dated February 26, 2014, as an incentive for early sale of non-performing assets (NPAs) to Securitisation Companies
جون 02, 2016
Cyber Security Framework in Banks
RBI/2015-16/418 DBS.CO/CSITE/BC.11/33.01.001/2015-16 Jyeshtha 12, 1938 (saka) June 2, 2016 To The Chairman/ Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Cyber Security Framework in Banks Introduction Use of Information Technology by banks and their constituents has grown rapidly and is now an integral part of the operational strategies of banks. The Reserve Bank, had, provided guidelines o
RBI/2015-16/418 DBS.CO/CSITE/BC.11/33.01.001/2015-16 Jyeshtha 12, 1938 (saka) June 2, 2016 To The Chairman/ Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Cyber Security Framework in Banks Introduction Use of Information Technology by banks and their constituents has grown rapidly and is now an integral part of the operational strategies of banks. The Reserve Bank, had, provided guidelines o
مئی 19, 2016
Cessation of UBS AG as a banking company within the meaning of sub-section (2) of Section 36(A) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
RBI/2015-16/404DBR.No.Ret.BC.100/12.07.124A/2015-16 May 19, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Cessation of UBS AG as a banking company within the meaning of sub-section (2) of Section 36(A) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “UBS AG” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.7715/23.13.062/2015-16 dated January 12, 2016 and published in the Gazette of India (Pa
RBI/2015-16/404DBR.No.Ret.BC.100/12.07.124A/2015-16 May 19, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Cessation of UBS AG as a banking company within the meaning of sub-section (2) of Section 36(A) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “UBS AG” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.7715/23.13.062/2015-16 dated January 12, 2016 and published in the Gazette of India (Pa
مئی 19, 2016
Exclusion of “UBS AG” - from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2015-16/405DBR.No.Ret.BC.99/12.07.124A/2015-16 May 19, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Exclusion of “UBS AG” – from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “UBS AG” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.7718/ 23.13.062/2015-16 dated January 12, 2016 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III Section 4) dated April 30, 2016 – May 6, 2016
RBI/2015-16/405DBR.No.Ret.BC.99/12.07.124A/2015-16 May 19, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Exclusion of “UBS AG” – from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “UBS AG” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.7718/ 23.13.062/2015-16 dated January 12, 2016 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III Section 4) dated April 30, 2016 – May 6, 2016
مئی 19, 2016
Investment in Credit Information Companies
RBI/2015-16/400 DBR.CID.BC.No.98/20.16.042/2015-16 May 19, 2016 All Credit Information Companies Investment in Credit Information Companies In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 11 of Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005, and in supersession of its direction on Investment in Credit Information Companies (CICs) dated November 29, 2013, Reserve Bank of India, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public inte
RBI/2015-16/400 DBR.CID.BC.No.98/20.16.042/2015-16 May 19, 2016 All Credit Information Companies Investment in Credit Information Companies In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 11 of Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005, and in supersession of its direction on Investment in Credit Information Companies (CICs) dated November 29, 2013, Reserve Bank of India, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public inte
اپریل 28, 2016
Compliance with Jilani Committee Recommendations
RBI/2015-16/383 Ref.DBS.CO.PPD.BC.No.10/11.01.005/2015-16 April 28, 2016 The Chairman/Chief Executive All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Compliance with Jilani Committee Recommendations We invite attention to our circular DBS.CO.PPD.BC.No.39/11.01.005/99-2000 dated June 28, 2000 on Jilani Committee recommendations relating to frauds and malpractices in banks. Attention is also drawn to our circular DBS.ARS.BC.No.4/08.91.020/2010-11 dated N
RBI/2015-16/383 Ref.DBS.CO.PPD.BC.No.10/11.01.005/2015-16 April 28, 2016 The Chairman/Chief Executive All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Compliance with Jilani Committee Recommendations We invite attention to our circular DBS.CO.PPD.BC.No.39/11.01.005/99-2000 dated June 28, 2000 on Jilani Committee recommendations relating to frauds and malpractices in banks. Attention is also drawn to our circular DBS.ARS.BC.No.4/08.91.020/2010-11 dated N
اپریل 21, 2016
Publicity in the bank branches cautioning public against placing deposits in dubious schemes
RBI/2015-16/378 DBR.No.Leg.BC.93/09.07.005/2015-16 April 21, 2016 The Chairman/Chief Executives ofAll Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks/Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Publicity in the bank branches cautioning public against placing deposits in dubious schemes You may be aware that in the recent years there have been several incidents of unscrupulous entities duping general public by floating various dubious schemes for mobilisation of funds by way
RBI/2015-16/378 DBR.No.Leg.BC.93/09.07.005/2015-16 April 21, 2016 The Chairman/Chief Executives ofAll Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks/Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Publicity in the bank branches cautioning public against placing deposits in dubious schemes You may be aware that in the recent years there have been several incidents of unscrupulous entities duping general public by floating various dubious schemes for mobilisation of funds by way
اپریل 21, 2016
Guidelines on Investment Advisory Services offered by Banks
RBI/2015-16/379 DBR.No.FSD.BC.94/24.01.026/2015-16 April 21, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Guidelines on Investment Advisory Services offered by Banks Please refer to paragraphs 86, 87 and 88 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 and the subsequent draft guidelines on Wealth Management/Marketing/Distribution Services offered by Banks issued on June 28, 2013, seeking comments of stakeholders. The draft guidelines dealt with, in
RBI/2015-16/379 DBR.No.FSD.BC.94/24.01.026/2015-16 April 21, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Guidelines on Investment Advisory Services offered by Banks Please refer to paragraphs 86, 87 and 88 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 and the subsequent draft guidelines on Wealth Management/Marketing/Distribution Services offered by Banks issued on June 28, 2013, seeking comments of stakeholders. The draft guidelines dealt with, in
اپریل 18, 2016
Provisioning pertaining to Fraud Accounts
RBI/2015-16/376 DBR.No.BP.BC.92/21.04.048/2015-16 April 18, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Provisioning pertaining to Fraud Accounts Please refer to circular DBR.No.BP.BC.83/21.04.048/2014-15 dated April 1, 2015 on the captioned subject. On a review, it has been decided to amend the provisioning norms in respect of all cases of fraud, as under: Banks should normally provide for the entire amount due to the bank or for wh
RBI/2015-16/376 DBR.No.BP.BC.92/21.04.048/2015-16 April 18, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Provisioning pertaining to Fraud Accounts Please refer to circular DBR.No.BP.BC.83/21.04.048/2014-15 dated April 1, 2015 on the captioned subject. On a review, it has been decided to amend the provisioning norms in respect of all cases of fraud, as under: Banks should normally provide for the entire amount due to the bank or for wh
اپریل 07, 2016
Alteration in the name of “Rabobank International (Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A.)” to “Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A.” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934
RBI/2015-16/364 DBR.No.Ret.BC.87/12.07.131A/2015-16 April 7, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Alteration in the name of “Rabobank International (Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A.)” to “Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A.” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Rabobank International (Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen- Boerenleenbank B.A.” has been changed to “Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffei
RBI/2015-16/364 DBR.No.Ret.BC.87/12.07.131A/2015-16 April 7, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Alteration in the name of “Rabobank International (Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A.)” to “Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A.” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Rabobank International (Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen- Boerenleenbank B.A.” has been changed to “Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffei
اپریل 07, 2016
Alteration in the name of “Korea Exchange Bank Co., Ltd” to “KEB Hana Bank” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934
RBI/2015-16/365 DBR.No.Ret.BC.88/12.07.137A/2015-16 April 7, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Alteration in the name of “Korea Exchange Bank Co., Ltd” to “KEB Hana Bank” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Korea Exchange Bank Co., Ltd” has been changed to “KEB Hana Bank” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.4793/23.13.065/2015-16 dated October 06, 2015 and published
RBI/2015-16/365 DBR.No.Ret.BC.88/12.07.137A/2015-16 April 7, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Alteration in the name of “Korea Exchange Bank Co., Ltd” to “KEB Hana Bank” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Korea Exchange Bank Co., Ltd” has been changed to “KEB Hana Bank” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.4793/23.13.065/2015-16 dated October 06, 2015 and published
اپریل 05, 2016
Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement
RBI/2015-16/359 DBR.No.Ret.BC.91 /12.01.001/2015-16 April 5, 2016 The Chairperson /CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks / All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.55/12.01.001/2013-14; UBD.BPD.(SCB).CIR No.2/12.03.000/201
RBI/2015-16/359 DBR.No.Ret.BC.91 /12.01.001/2015-16 April 5, 2016 The Chairperson /CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks / All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.55/12.01.001/2013-14; UBD.BPD.(SCB).CIR No.2/12.03.000/201
اپریل 05, 2016
Change in Bank Rate
RBI/2015-16/358 DBR.No.Ret.BC.90/12.01.001/2015-16 April 05, 2016 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.42/12.01.001/2015-16 dated September 29, 2015 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the First Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2016-17 dated April 05, 2016, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 75 basis points from 7.75 per cent to 7.0 per cent with effe
RBI/2015-16/358 DBR.No.Ret.BC.90/12.01.001/2015-16 April 05, 2016 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.42/12.01.001/2015-16 dated September 29, 2015 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the First Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2016-17 dated April 05, 2016, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 75 basis points from 7.75 per cent to 7.0 per cent with effe
مارچ 31, 2016
Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015
RBI/2015-16/353DBR.IBD.BC.89/23.67.001/2015-16 March 31, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India hereby @@NBSP@@directs that the Reserve Bank of India (Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015) Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/23.67.003/2015-16 dated October 22, 2015 be modified as under: The existing s
RBI/2015-16/353DBR.IBD.BC.89/23.67.001/2015-16 March 31, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India hereby @@NBSP@@directs that the Reserve Bank of India (Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015) Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/23.67.003/2015-16 dated October 22, 2015 be modified as under: The existing s
مارچ 31, 2016
Risk Based Supervision - Follow up of Risk Management Systems in Banks
RBI/2015-16/352 DBS.CO.PPD.10887/11.01.005/2015-16 March 31, 2016 The Chairman/ The Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Risk Based Supervision – Follow up of Risk Management Systems in Banks We invite your kind attention to the provisions contained in our Circular No. DBS.CO.PPD.BC/14//11.01.005/2003-04 dated June 26, 2004, in terms of which, banks are required to submit a single report on the ‘progress in implementa
RBI/2015-16/352 DBS.CO.PPD.10887/11.01.005/2015-16 March 31, 2016 The Chairman/ The Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Risk Based Supervision – Follow up of Risk Management Systems in Banks We invite your kind attention to the provisions contained in our Circular No. DBS.CO.PPD.BC/14//11.01.005/2003-04 dated June 26, 2004, in terms of which, banks are required to submit a single report on the ‘progress in implementa
مارچ 23, 2016
Liquidity Risk Management & Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liquidity Risk Monitoring Tools and LCR Disclosure Standards
RBI/2015-16/344 DBR.BP.BC.No.86/21.04.098/2015-16 March 23, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Liquidity Risk Management & Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liquidity Risk Monitoring Tools and LCR Disclosure Standards Please refer to our following circulars on Liquidity Risk Framework: DBOD.BP.No.56/21.04.098/2012-13 dated November 7, 2012 on “Liquidity Risk Management by Banks.” DBOD.BP.
RBI/2015-16/344 DBR.BP.BC.No.86/21.04.098/2015-16 March 23, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Liquidity Risk Management & Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liquidity Risk Monitoring Tools and LCR Disclosure Standards Please refer to our following circulars on Liquidity Risk Framework: DBOD.BP.No.56/21.04.098/2012-13 dated November 7, 2012 on “Liquidity Risk Management by Banks.” DBOD.BP.
مارچ 01, 2016
Master Circular - Basel III Capital Regulations - Revision
RBI/2015-16/331 DBR.No.BP.BC.83/21.06.201/2015-16 March 1, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Sir, Master Circular – Basel III Capital Regulations - Revision Please refer to Master Circular DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on ‘Basel III Capital Regulations’. The treatment of certain balance sheet items, as per the extant regulations on banks’ capital, differs from what is prescribed by t
RBI/2015-16/331 DBR.No.BP.BC.83/21.06.201/2015-16 March 1, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Sir, Master Circular – Basel III Capital Regulations - Revision Please refer to Master Circular DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on ‘Basel III Capital Regulations’. The treatment of certain balance sheet items, as per the extant regulations on banks’ capital, differs from what is prescribed by t
فروری 25, 2016
Review of Prudential Guidelines - Revitalising Stressed Assets in the Economy
RBI/2015-16/330 DBR.BP.BC.No.82/21.04.132/2015-16 February 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)All-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions(Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Review of Prudential Guidelines - Revitalising Stressed Assets in the Economy The Reserve Bank of India has issued various guidelines aimed at revitalising the stressed assets in the economy. The measures taken by the Reserve Bank include Strategic Debt Restruc
RBI/2015-16/330 DBR.BP.BC.No.82/21.04.132/2015-16 February 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)All-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions(Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Review of Prudential Guidelines - Revitalising Stressed Assets in the Economy The Reserve Bank of India has issued various guidelines aimed at revitalising the stressed assets in the economy. The measures taken by the Reserve Bank include Strategic Debt Restruc
فروری 25, 2016
Inclusion of “National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2015-16/328 DBR.No.Ret.BC.79/12.07.138A/2015-16 February 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.5196/23.03.030/2015-16 dated October 26, 2015, and published in the Gazette of India (Par
RBI/2015-16/328 DBR.No.Ret.BC.79/12.07.138A/2015-16 February 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.5196/23.03.030/2015-16 dated October 26, 2015, and published in the Gazette of India (Par
فروری 25, 2016
Alteration in the name of “Bank Internasional Indonesia” to “PT Bank Maybank Indonesia TBK” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934
RBI/2015-16/329 DBR.No.Ret.BC.80/12.07.104A/2015-16 February 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Alteration in the name of “Bank Internasional Indonesia” to “PT Bank Maybank Indonesia TBK” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Bank Internasional Indonesia” has been changed to “PT Bank Maybank Indonesia TBK” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.7721/ 23.13.047/201-16
RBI/2015-16/329 DBR.No.Ret.BC.80/12.07.104A/2015-16 February 25, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Alteration in the name of “Bank Internasional Indonesia” to “PT Bank Maybank Indonesia TBK” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Bank Internasional Indonesia” has been changed to “PT Bank Maybank Indonesia TBK” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.7721/ 23.13.047/201-16
فروری 16, 2016
Implementation of Section 51-A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2015-16/323 DBR.AML.No.10293/14.06.001/2015-16 February 16, 2016 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Servi
RBI/2015-16/323 DBR.AML.No.10293/14.06.001/2015-16 February 16, 2016 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Servi
فروری 11, 2016
Legal Guardianship Certificates issued under the Mental Health Act, 1987
RBI/2015-16/321DBR.No.Leg.BC.78/09.07.005/2015-16 February 11, 2016 The Chairman/Chief Executives (All Scheduled Commercial Banks other than RRBs) Dear Sir, Legal Guardianship Certificates issued under the Mental Health Act, 1987 Please refer to Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.84/09.07.005/2013-14 dated January 13, 2014 wherein banks were advised, inter alia, to take note of the legal provisions in the Mental Health Act, 1987 and that they may rely on and be guided by the ord
RBI/2015-16/321DBR.No.Leg.BC.78/09.07.005/2015-16 February 11, 2016 The Chairman/Chief Executives (All Scheduled Commercial Banks other than RRBs) Dear Sir, Legal Guardianship Certificates issued under the Mental Health Act, 1987 Please refer to Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.84/09.07.005/2013-14 dated January 13, 2014 wherein banks were advised, inter alia, to take note of the legal provisions in the Mental Health Act, 1987 and that they may rely on and be guided by the ord
فروری 11, 2016
Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liquidity Risk Monitoring Tools and LCR Disclosure Standards
RBI/2015-16/320 DBR. BP. BC. No. 77/21.04.098/2015-16 February 11, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liquidity Risk Monitoring Tools and LCR Disclosure Standards Please refer to our circulars DBOD.BP.BC.No.120/21.04.098/2013-14 dated June 9, 2014 and DBR.BP.BC.No.52/21.04.098/2014-15 dated November 28, 2014 on ‘Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidit
RBI/2015-16/320 DBR. BP. BC. No. 77/21.04.098/2015-16 February 11, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liquidity Risk Monitoring Tools and LCR Disclosure Standards Please refer to our circulars DBOD.BP.BC.No.120/21.04.098/2013-14 dated June 9, 2014 and DBR.BP.BC.No.52/21.04.098/2014-15 dated November 28, 2014 on ‘Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidit
فروری 11, 2016
Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
RBI/2015-16/315 DBR.BP.BC.No.76/21.07.001/2015-16 February 11, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India has notified the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 on February 16, 2015. A reference is also invited to the Press Release dated January 18, 2016 issued by the MCA outlining the roadmap for
RBI/2015-16/315 DBR.BP.BC.No.76/21.07.001/2015-16 February 11, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India has notified the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 on February 16, 2015. A reference is also invited to the Press Release dated January 18, 2016 issued by the MCA outlining the roadmap for
جنوری 21, 2016
Amended circular on Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015
RBI/2015-16/300 DBR.IBD.BC.74/23.67.001/2015-16 January 21, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India hereby directs that the Reserve Bank of India (Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015) Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/ 23.67.003/ 2015-16 dated October 22, 2015 be modified as under: (i) The existing sub-paragraph 2.1.1 (iii) shall
RBI/2015-16/300 DBR.IBD.BC.74/23.67.001/2015-16 January 21, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India hereby directs that the Reserve Bank of India (Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015) Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/ 23.67.003/ 2015-16 dated October 22, 2015 be modified as under: (i) The existing sub-paragraph 2.1.1 (iii) shall
جنوری 21, 2016
Implementation of Section 51-A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2015-16/299 DBR. AML.No. 9237/14.06.001/2015-16 January 21, 2016 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Servi
RBI/2015-16/299 DBR. AML.No. 9237/14.06.001/2015-16 January 21, 2016 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Servi
جنوری 21, 2016
Sale of India Gold Coin (IGC)
RBI/2015-16/298 DBR.IBD.BC.75/23.67.001/2015-16 January 21, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Sale of India Gold Coin (IGC) As you are aware, MMTC has been authorized by the Central Government to manufacture India Gold Coins (IGC) with Ashok Chakra and supply these coins to the domestic market. MMTC has clarified to the Reserve Bank that the gold used for the IGC will be only that mobilized domestically under the exis
RBI/2015-16/298 DBR.IBD.BC.75/23.67.001/2015-16 January 21, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Sale of India Gold Coin (IGC) As you are aware, MMTC has been authorized by the Central Government to manufacture India Gold Coins (IGC) with Ashok Chakra and supply these coins to the domestic market. MMTC has clarified to the Reserve Bank that the gold used for the IGC will be only that mobilized domestically under the exis
جنوری 21, 2016
Fraud Reporting and Monitoring
RBI/2015-16/295 DBS.CO.CFMC.BC.No.007/23.04.001/2015-16 January 21, 2016 The Chairmen / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) / Local Area Banks / select Financial Institutions Dear Sir / Madam Fraud Reporting and Monitoring 1. Operationalisation of Central Fraud Registry 1.1 As you are aware, Governor had announced in his Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2014-15 under para 22 as under: “Along with early detection mechani
RBI/2015-16/295 DBS.CO.CFMC.BC.No.007/23.04.001/2015-16 January 21, 2016 The Chairmen / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) / Local Area Banks / select Financial Institutions Dear Sir / Madam Fraud Reporting and Monitoring 1. Operationalisation of Central Fraud Registry 1.1 As you are aware, Governor had announced in his Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2014-15 under para 22 as under: “Along with early detection mechani
جنوری 14, 2016
Credit information reporting in respect of Self Help Group (SHG) members
RBI/2015-16/291 DBR.CID.BC.No.73/20.16.56/2015-16 January 14, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Credit Information Companies Dear Sir/ Madam Credit information reporting in respect of Self Help Group (SHG) members Please refer to the instructions contained in paragraph (v) of the Annex III to our circular DBOD.No.CID.BC.127/20.16.056/2013-14 dated 27 June, 2014 advising banks to report the member level data relating to the SHGs within six months
RBI/2015-16/291 DBR.CID.BC.No.73/20.16.56/2015-16 January 14, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Credit Information Companies Dear Sir/ Madam Credit information reporting in respect of Self Help Group (SHG) members Please refer to the instructions contained in paragraph (v) of the Annex III to our circular DBOD.No.CID.BC.127/20.16.056/2013-14 dated 27 June, 2014 advising banks to report the member level data relating to the SHGs within six months
جنوری 14, 2016
Section 23 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Relaxations in Branch Authorisation Policy - Off Site ATMs
RBI/2015-16/288 DBR.No.BAPD.BC.72/22.01.001/2015-16 January 14, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Section 23 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Relaxations in Branch Authorisation Policy - Off Site ATMs Please refer to circular DBOD. No. BL. BC. 137/22.01.001/2008-09 dated June 12, 2009, on the above subject, permitting Scheduled Commercial Banks to install off-site ATMs at centres/places identified by them without having the need to
RBI/2015-16/288 DBR.No.BAPD.BC.72/22.01.001/2015-16 January 14, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Section 23 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Relaxations in Branch Authorisation Policy - Off Site ATMs Please refer to circular DBOD. No. BL. BC. 137/22.01.001/2008-09 dated June 12, 2009, on the above subject, permitting Scheduled Commercial Banks to install off-site ATMs at centres/places identified by them without having the need to
جنوری 14, 2016
Master Circular - Basel III Capital Regulations - Clarification
RBI/2015-16/285 DBR.No.BP.BC.71/21.06.201/2015-16 January 14, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Sir, Master Circular – Basel III Capital Regulations - Clarification Please refer to para 7: Coupon Discretion on Additional Tier 1 Debt Capital Instruments of the Circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.38/21.06.201/2014-15 dated September 1, 2014 on ‘Implementation of Basel III Capital Regulations in India – Amendments’. The
RBI/2015-16/285 DBR.No.BP.BC.71/21.06.201/2015-16 January 14, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Sir, Master Circular – Basel III Capital Regulations - Clarification Please refer to para 7: Coupon Discretion on Additional Tier 1 Debt Capital Instruments of the Circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.38/21.06.201/2014-15 dated September 1, 2014 on ‘Implementation of Basel III Capital Regulations in India – Amendments’. The
جنوری 07, 2016
Non-Fund Based Facility to Non-constituent Borrowers of Bank
RBI/2015-16/281 DBR.Dir.BC.No.70/13.03.00/2015-16 January 07, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Non-Fund Based Facility to Non-constituent Borrowers of Bank Please refer to paragraph 2(iii) of our circular DBOD.Dir.BC.62/13.07.09/2002-03 dated January 24, 2003 on ‘Discounting/Rediscounting of Bills by banks’ advising banks not to extend any non-fund based facilities to non-constituents borrowers of the banks. The restriction was impose
RBI/2015-16/281 DBR.Dir.BC.No.70/13.03.00/2015-16 January 07, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Non-Fund Based Facility to Non-constituent Borrowers of Bank Please refer to paragraph 2(iii) of our circular DBOD.Dir.BC.62/13.07.09/2002-03 dated January 24, 2003 on ‘Discounting/Rediscounting of Bills by banks’ advising banks not to extend any non-fund based facilities to non-constituents borrowers of the banks. The restriction was impose
جنوری 07, 2016
Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) - Permissible activities
RBI/2015-16/282 DBR.IBD.BC. 8536/23.13.004/2015-16 January 07, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) – Permissible activities Please refer to our circular DBR.IBD.BC.14570/23.13.004/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015 setting out RBI directions relating to financial institutions set up in the International Financial Services Centres (IFSC). Based on the feedback and requests received from
RBI/2015-16/282 DBR.IBD.BC. 8536/23.13.004/2015-16 January 07, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) – Permissible activities Please refer to our circular DBR.IBD.BC.14570/23.13.004/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015 setting out RBI directions relating to financial institutions set up in the International Financial Services Centres (IFSC). Based on the feedback and requests received from
جنوری 07, 2016
Master Circular- Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by FIs- Amendment
RBI/2015-16/283DBR.No.FID.FIC 5/01.02.00/ 2015-16 January 07, 2016 All-India Term-Lending and Refinancing Institutions (EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir/ Madam Master Circular- Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by FIs- Amendment Please refer to Paragraph No.2.5.3.4 (iii) of Master Circular DBR.No.FID.FIC.3/01.02.00/2015-16 dated July 01, 2015 on Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of
RBI/2015-16/283DBR.No.FID.FIC 5/01.02.00/ 2015-16 January 07, 2016 All-India Term-Lending and Refinancing Institutions (EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir/ Madam Master Circular- Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by FIs- Amendment Please refer to Paragraph No.2.5.3.4 (iii) of Master Circular DBR.No.FID.FIC.3/01.02.00/2015-16 dated July 01, 2015 on Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of
دسمبر 31, 2015
Extension of Credit Facilities to Overseas Step-down Subsidiaries of Indian Corporates
RBI/2015-16/279 DBR.IBD.BC.No.68/23.37.001/2015-16 December 31, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and LABs) Madam/Dear Sir, Extension of Credit Facilities to Overseas Step-down Subsidiaries of Indian Corporates Please refer to our circular DBOD.IBD.BC.No.96/23.37.001/2006-07 dated May 10, 2007 permitting banks in India to extend funded and/or non-funded credit facilities to step-down subsidiaries of the overseas subsidiaries of Indian companies that
RBI/2015-16/279 DBR.IBD.BC.No.68/23.37.001/2015-16 December 31, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and LABs) Madam/Dear Sir, Extension of Credit Facilities to Overseas Step-down Subsidiaries of Indian Corporates Please refer to our circular DBOD.IBD.BC.No.96/23.37.001/2006-07 dated May 10, 2007 permitting banks in India to extend funded and/or non-funded credit facilities to step-down subsidiaries of the overseas subsidiaries of Indian companies that
دسمبر 23, 2015
Special Deposit Scheme 1975 - Payment of interest for the calendar year 2015
RBI/2015-16/274 DGBA.GAD. No. 2023/15.01.001/2015-16 December 23, 2015 The Chairman & Managing Director Head Office Government Accounts Department State Bank of India / State Bank of Patiala State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur /State Bank of Travancore State Bank of Hyderabad / State Bank of Mysore Allahabad Bank / Bank of Baroda / Bank of India / Bank of Maharashtra/ Canara Bank / Central Bank of India / Corporation Bank / Dena Bank / Indian Bank/ Indian Overseas
RBI/2015-16/274 DGBA.GAD. No. 2023/15.01.001/2015-16 December 23, 2015 The Chairman & Managing Director Head Office Government Accounts Department State Bank of India / State Bank of Patiala State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur /State Bank of Travancore State Bank of Hyderabad / State Bank of Mysore Allahabad Bank / Bank of Baroda / Bank of India / Bank of Maharashtra/ Canara Bank / Central Bank of India / Corporation Bank / Dena Bank / Indian Bank/ Indian Overseas
دسمبر 17, 2015
Interest Rates on Advances
RBI/2015-16/273 DBR.No.Dir.BC.67/13.03.00/2015-16 December 17, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam Interest Rates on Advances A reference is invited to paragraph 22 of the first Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2015-16 announced on April 7, 2015 which stated that in order to improve the efficiency of monetary policy transmission, the Reserve Bank will encourage banks to move in a time-bound manner to marginal-cost-of-funds-based de
RBI/2015-16/273 DBR.No.Dir.BC.67/13.03.00/2015-16 December 17, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam Interest Rates on Advances A reference is invited to paragraph 22 of the first Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2015-16 announced on April 7, 2015 which stated that in order to improve the efficiency of monetary policy transmission, the Reserve Bank will encourage banks to move in a time-bound manner to marginal-cost-of-funds-based de
دسمبر 15, 2015
Implementation of Section 51-A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2015-16/268 DBR. AML. No.7835/ 14.06.001/ 2015-16 December 15, 2015 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Se
RBI/2015-16/268 DBR. AML. No.7835/ 14.06.001/ 2015-16 December 15, 2015 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Se
دسمبر 10, 2015
Inclusion of “IDFC Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2015-16/266 DBR.No.Ret.BC. 66/12.07.136A/2015-16 December 10, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “IDFC Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “IDFC Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.PSBD. No.5270/16.01.0146/2015-16 dated October 13, 2015, and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) dated
RBI/2015-16/266 DBR.No.Ret.BC. 66/12.07.136A/2015-16 December 10, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “IDFC Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “IDFC Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.PSBD. No.5270/16.01.0146/2015-16 dated October 13, 2015, and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) dated
دسمبر 10, 2015
Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
RBI/2015-16/262 DBR.No.Ret.BC.64/12.01.001/2015-16 December 10, 2015 All Commercial Banks, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs), State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) Dear Sir, Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to circulars DBR.Ret.BC.70/12.02.001/2014-15 and DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB).Cir.No.14/16.26.000/2014-15 dated February 03, 2015, on maintenance of Statutory Liqui
RBI/2015-16/262 DBR.No.Ret.BC.64/12.01.001/2015-16 December 10, 2015 All Commercial Banks, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs), State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) Dear Sir, Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to circulars DBR.Ret.BC.70/12.02.001/2014-15 and DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB).Cir.No.14/16.26.000/2014-15 dated February 03, 2015, on maintenance of Statutory Liqui
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