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Oct 20, 2016
Sovereign Gold Bonds- Maximum Limit of Investment and Acceptance as Collateral- Clarification
RBI/2016-17/96 IDMD.CDD.No.892/14.04.050/2016-17 October 20, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (Excluding RRBs) Designated Post Offices Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.(SHCIL) National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. & Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds- Maximum Limit of Investment and Acceptance as Collateral- Clarification As you are aware, the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme was notified by GOI
RBI/2016-17/96 IDMD.CDD.No.892/14.04.050/2016-17 October 20, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (Excluding RRBs) Designated Post Offices Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.(SHCIL) National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. & Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds- Maximum Limit of Investment and Acceptance as Collateral- Clarification As you are aware, the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme was notified by GOI
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Oct 20, 2016
Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 Series III – Operational Guidelines
RBI/2016-17/99 IDMD.CDD.No.894 /14.04.050/2016-17 October 20, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (Excluding RRBs) Designated Post Offices Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.(SHCIL) National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. & Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 Series III – Operational Guidelines This has reference to the GoI notification F.No.4(16)-W&M/2016 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.
RBI/2016-17/99 IDMD.CDD.No.894 /14.04.050/2016-17 October 20, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (Excluding RRBs) Designated Post Offices Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.(SHCIL) National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. & Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 Series III – Operational Guidelines This has reference to the GoI notification F.No.4(16)-W&M/2016 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.
Oct 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
Oct 13, 2016
Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes
RBI/2016-17/82 DGBA.GAD.881/15.02.005/2016-17 October 13, 2016 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agency Banks handling Public Provident Fund, Kisan Vikas Patra- 2014, Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme-2004 Dear Sir Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes Please refer to our circular DGBA.GAD.13/15.02.005/2016-17 dated July 7, 2016 on the above subject. The Government of India, had vide their Office Memorandum (OM) No.F.No.1/04/20
RBI/2016-17/82 DGBA.GAD.881/15.02.005/2016-17 October 13, 2016 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agency Banks handling Public Provident Fund, Kisan Vikas Patra- 2014, Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme-2004 Dear Sir Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes Please refer to our circular DGBA.GAD.13/15.02.005/2016-17 dated July 7, 2016 on the above subject. The Government of India, had vide their Office Memorandum (OM) No.F.No.1/04/20
Oct 13, 2016
Revised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme
RBI/2016-17/84 FIDD.FSD.BC.No.18/05.05.010/2016-17 October 13, 2016 The Chairman and Managing Director/ CEOs All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Revised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme Please refer to our circular RPCD.FSD.BC.No.23/05.05.09/2012-13 dated August 7, 2012 on the above subject. 2. It has been decided to make certain changes in Para 13 of the revised KCC Scheme as indicated in the Annex. All banks are advised to take note of the
RBI/2016-17/84 FIDD.FSD.BC.No.18/05.05.010/2016-17 October 13, 2016 The Chairman and Managing Director/ CEOs All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Revised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme Please refer to our circular RPCD.FSD.BC.No.23/05.05.09/2012-13 dated August 7, 2012 on the above subject. 2. It has been decided to make certain changes in Para 13 of the revised KCC Scheme as indicated in the Annex. All banks are advised to take note of the
Oct 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
Oct 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
Oct 06, 2016
Priority Sector Lending - Revised Reporting System
RBI/2016-2017/79 FIDD.CO.Plan.CO.BC.No.17/04.09.001/2016-17 October 6, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam/Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending - Revised Reporting System Priority Sector guidelines were revised vide circular FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.54/04.09.01/2014-15 dated April 23, 2015. Accordingly, quarterly and annual monitoring formats for reporting priority sector lending w
RBI/2016-2017/79 FIDD.CO.Plan.CO.BC.No.17/04.09.001/2016-17 October 6, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam/Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending - Revised Reporting System Priority Sector guidelines were revised vide circular FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.54/04.09.01/2014-15 dated April 23, 2015. Accordingly, quarterly and annual monitoring formats for reporting priority sector lending w
Oct 04, 2016
Marginal Standing Facility
RBI/2016-2017/77 FMOD.MAOG. No.115/01.18.001/2016-17 October 4, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Madam / Sir, Marginal Standing Facility As announced in the Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the Repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 25 basis points from 6.50 per cent to 6.25 per cent with immediate effect.Consequent to the change in the Repo r
RBI/2016-2017/77 FMOD.MAOG. No.115/01.18.001/2016-17 October 4, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Madam / Sir, Marginal Standing Facility As announced in the Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the Repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 25 basis points from 6.50 per cent to 6.25 per cent with immediate effect.Consequent to the change in the Repo r
Oct 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
Sep 29, 2016
Master Circular- Credit Facilities to Minority Communities – Modification
RBI/2016-17/67 FIDD.GSSD.BC.No.15/09.10.01/2016-17 September 29, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and Foreign banks with less than 20 branches) Dear Sir / Madam, Master Circular- Credit Facilities to Minority Communities – Modification Please refer to our Master Circular FIDD.GSSD.BC.No.01/09.10.01/2016-17 dated July 01, 2016. 2. In partial modification of the Circular, para 2.1 under “Definition of Minority Communiti
RBI/2016-17/67 FIDD.GSSD.BC.No.15/09.10.01/2016-17 September 29, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and Foreign banks with less than 20 branches) Dear Sir / Madam, Master Circular- Credit Facilities to Minority Communities – Modification Please refer to our Master Circular FIDD.GSSD.BC.No.01/09.10.01/2016-17 dated July 01, 2016. 2. In partial modification of the Circular, para 2.1 under “Definition of Minority Communiti
Sep 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
Sep 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
Sep 01, 2016
Advances against Term Deposits of Non-members
RBI/2016-17/57 DCBR.BPD (PCB).BC.No.3/12.05.001/2016-17 September 1, 2016 The Chief Executive Officers Salary Earners Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Advances against Term Deposits of Non-members In terms of our circular UBD.No.BL.(SEB)5A/07.01.00-2001/02 dated August 8, 2001, Salary Earners’ Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (SEBs) applying for permission to open branches should ensure, inter alia, that their byelaws do not contain provisions for
RBI/2016-17/57 DCBR.BPD (PCB).BC.No.3/12.05.001/2016-17 September 1, 2016 The Chief Executive Officers Salary Earners Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Advances against Term Deposits of Non-members In terms of our circular UBD.No.BL.(SEB)5A/07.01.00-2001/02 dated August 8, 2001, Salary Earners’ Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (SEBs) applying for permission to open branches should ensure, inter alia, that their byelaws do not contain provisions for
Aug 31, 2016
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna-Non-feeding of data by bank branches in the Crop Insurance Portal of MoA&FW
RBI/2016-17/41 FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.11/05.10.007/2016-17 August 25, 2016 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna-Non-feeding of data by bank branches in the Crop Insurance Portal of MoA&FW. Please refer to our circular FIDD.No.FSD.BC20/05.10.007/2015-16 dated March 17, 2016 advising you to ensure strict compliance of the provisions of the Pradhan
RBI/2016-17/41 FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.11/05.10.007/2016-17 August 25, 2016 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna-Non-feeding of data by bank branches in the Crop Insurance Portal of MoA&FW. Please refer to our circular FIDD.No.FSD.BC20/05.10.007/2015-16 dated March 17, 2016 advising you to ensure strict compliance of the provisions of the Pradhan
Aug 30, 2016
Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 – Series II
RBI/2016-17/53 IDMD.CDD.No.462/14.04.050/2016-17 August 29, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (Excluding RRBs) Designated Post Offices Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.(SHCIL) National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. & Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 – Series II Government of India has, vide its Notification F.No. 4(7)-W&M/2016 dated August 29, 2016, announced that the Sovereign
RBI/2016-17/53 IDMD.CDD.No.462/14.04.050/2016-17 August 29, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (Excluding RRBs) Designated Post Offices Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.(SHCIL) National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. & Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 – Series II Government of India has, vide its Notification F.No. 4(7)-W&M/2016 dated August 29, 2016, announced that the Sovereign
Aug 30, 2016
Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 Series II – Operational Guidelines
RBI/2016-17/54 IDMD.CDD.No.463/14.04.050/2016-17 August 29, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (Excluding RRBs) Designated Post Offices Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.( SHCIL) National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. & Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 Series II – Operational Guidelines This has reference to the GoI notification F.No.4(7)-W&M/2016 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No. 46
RBI/2016-17/54 IDMD.CDD.No.463/14.04.050/2016-17 August 29, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (Excluding RRBs) Designated Post Offices Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.( SHCIL) National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. & Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 Series II – Operational Guidelines This has reference to the GoI notification F.No.4(7)-W&M/2016 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No. 46
Aug 25, 2016
Financial Literacy Centres - Revised reporting format
RBI/2016-17/40 FIDD.FLC.BC.No.12/12.01.018/2016-17 August 25, 2016 To Chairman/MD & CEO Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Financial Literacy Centres - Revised reporting format Please refer to our circular FIDD.FLC.BC.No.18/12.01.018/2015-16 dated January 14, 2016 on Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs)-Revised guidelines enclosing therewith the reporting Mechanism (Annex III- Part A, B, and C) for FLCs and rural branches of the banks. In thi
RBI/2016-17/40 FIDD.FLC.BC.No.12/12.01.018/2016-17 August 25, 2016 To Chairman/MD & CEO Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Financial Literacy Centres - Revised reporting format Please refer to our circular FIDD.FLC.BC.No.18/12.01.018/2015-16 dated January 14, 2016 on Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs)-Revised guidelines enclosing therewith the reporting Mechanism (Annex III- Part A, B, and C) for FLCs and rural branches of the banks. In thi
Aug 25, 2016
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) – Aajeevika - Interest Subvention Scheme
RBI/2016-17/42 FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.13/09.01.03/2016-17 August 25, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director Public and Private Sector Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) – Aajeevika - Interest Subvention Scheme Please refer to our circular FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.NO. 19/09.01.03/2015-16 dated January 21, 2016 on interest subvention scheme under National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). 2. The revised guidelines for th
RBI/2016-17/42 FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.13/09.01.03/2016-17 August 25, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director Public and Private Sector Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) – Aajeevika - Interest Subvention Scheme Please refer to our circular FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.NO. 19/09.01.03/2015-16 dated January 21, 2016 on interest subvention scheme under National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). 2. The revised guidelines for th
Aug 11, 2016
Priority Sector Lending status for Factoring Transactions
RBI/2016-17/37 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.10/04.09.01/2016-17 August 11, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Lending status for Factoring Transactions Please refer to Master Direction FIDD.CO.Plan.1/04.09.01/2016-17 dated July 7, 2016 on Priority Sector Lending (PSL) and Guidelines dated December 3, 2014 for setting up of and operating the Trade Receivable
RBI/2016-17/37 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.10/04.09.01/2016-17 August 11, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Lending status for Factoring Transactions Please refer to Master Direction FIDD.CO.Plan.1/04.09.01/2016-17 dated July 7, 2016 on Priority Sector Lending (PSL) and Guidelines dated December 3, 2014 for setting up of and operating the Trade Receivable
Aug 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
Aug 04, 2016
Union Budget – 2016-17 Interest Subvention Scheme
RBI/2016-17/32 FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.No 9/05.02.001/2016-17 August 4, 2016 To, The Chairman / Managing Director All Public & Private Sector Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Union Budget – 2016-17 Interest Subvention Scheme As directed by the Government of India and in pursuance of the budget announcement relating to the Interest Subvention Scheme 2016-17 (the Scheme) it is advised that Government of India has approved the implementation of the Scheme for the yea
RBI/2016-17/32 FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.No 9/05.02.001/2016-17 August 4, 2016 To, The Chairman / Managing Director All Public & Private Sector Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Union Budget – 2016-17 Interest Subvention Scheme As directed by the Government of India and in pursuance of the budget announcement relating to the Interest Subvention Scheme 2016-17 (the Scheme) it is advised that Government of India has approved the implementation of the Scheme for the yea
Jul 28, 2016
Priority Sector Lending –Targets and Classification- Bank loans to MFIs for on-lending - Qualifying asset - Revised loan limit
RBI/2016-17/27 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.8/04.09.001/2016-17 July 28, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)] Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Lending –Targets and Classification- Bank loans to MFIs for on-lending - Qualifying asset - Revised loan limit Please refer to paragraph 19 (b) (iv) of the Master Direction on Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification FIDD.CO.Plan.No.1/04.09.001/2016-17
RBI/2016-17/27 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.8/04.09.001/2016-17 July 28, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)] Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Lending –Targets and Classification- Bank loans to MFIs for on-lending - Qualifying asset - Revised loan limit Please refer to paragraph 19 (b) (iv) of the Master Direction on Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification FIDD.CO.Plan.No.1/04.09.001/2016-17
Jul 28, 2016
Guidelines for Relief Measures by NBFCs in areas affected by Natural Calamities
RBI/2016-17/28 DNBR (PD) CC.No.083/03.10.001/2016-17 July 28, 2016 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam/ Sir, Guidelines for Relief Measures by NBFCs in areas affected by Natural Calamities The Reserve Bank has issued guidelines to banks in regard to matters relating to relief measures to be provided in areas affected by natural calamities vide FIDD.No.FSD.BC.52/05.10.001/2014-15 dated March 25, 2015, FIDD No.FSD.BC.12/05.10.001/2015-16 dated August 21, 2015 and
RBI/2016-17/28 DNBR (PD) CC.No.083/03.10.001/2016-17 July 28, 2016 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam/ Sir, Guidelines for Relief Measures by NBFCs in areas affected by Natural Calamities The Reserve Bank has issued guidelines to banks in regard to matters relating to relief measures to be provided in areas affected by natural calamities vide FIDD.No.FSD.BC.52/05.10.001/2014-15 dated March 25, 2015, FIDD No.FSD.BC.12/05.10.001/2015-16 dated August 21, 2015 and
Jul 21, 2016
Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Uttarakhand State Cooperative Bank Ltd., Haldwani
RBI/2016-17/24 DCBR.BPD (RCB).BC.No. 02/19.51.025/2016-17 Ashadha 30, 1938 July 21, 2016 All State Co-operative Banks/ Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Uttarakhand State Cooperative Bank Ltd., Haldwani We advise that the name of “Uttarakhand State Cooperative Bank Ltd., Haldwani" has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DCBR.CO.RC
RBI/2016-17/24 DCBR.BPD (RCB).BC.No. 02/19.51.025/2016-17 Ashadha 30, 1938 July 21, 2016 All State Co-operative Banks/ Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Uttarakhand State Cooperative Bank Ltd., Haldwani We advise that the name of “Uttarakhand State Cooperative Bank Ltd., Haldwani" has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DCBR.CO.RC
Jul 14, 2016
Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2016-17 - Operational Guidelines
RBI/2016-17/19 IDMD.CDD.No.112/14.04.050/2016-17 July 14, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Designated Post Offices Stock Holding Corporation of India ltd.(SHCIL) National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. & Bombay Stock Exchange Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2016-17 - Operational Guidelines This has reference to the GoI notification F.No.4(7)-W&M/2016 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.2020/14.04.050/2016-1
RBI/2016-17/19 IDMD.CDD.No.112/14.04.050/2016-17 July 14, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Designated Post Offices Stock Holding Corporation of India ltd.(SHCIL) National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. & Bombay Stock Exchange Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2016-17 - Operational Guidelines This has reference to the GoI notification F.No.4(7)-W&M/2016 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.2020/14.04.050/2016-1
Jul 14, 2016
Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 – Series I
RBI/2016-17/18IDMD.CDD.No.2020/14.04.050/2016-17 July 14, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks,(Excluding RRBs)Designated Post OfficesStock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.( SHCIL)National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. & Bombay Stock Exchange Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 – Series I Government of India has vide its Notification F.No. 4(7)-W&M/2016 dated July 14, 2016 announced that the Sovereign Gold Bonds 201
RBI/2016-17/18IDMD.CDD.No.2020/14.04.050/2016-17 July 14, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks,(Excluding RRBs)Designated Post OfficesStock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.( SHCIL)National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. & Bombay Stock Exchange Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 – Series I Government of India has vide its Notification F.No. 4(7)-W&M/2016 dated July 14, 2016 announced that the Sovereign Gold Bonds 201
Jul 14, 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
Jul 14, 2016
Investments in Non-SLR instruments by State / Central Co-operative Banks
RBI/2016-17/14 DCBR.BPD.BC.No. 01/19.51.026/2016-17 Ashadha 23, 1938 July 14, 2016 All State / Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Investments in Non-SLR instruments by State / Central Co-operative Banks Please refer to our circulars RPCD.CO.RF.BC.26/07.02.03/2005-06 dated August 4, 2005 and DCBR.CO.RCBD.BC.No.5/19.51.026/2015-16 dated October 21, 2015 on the captioned subject. 2. With a view to providing greater flexibility to State and Central Co-operative
RBI/2016-17/14 DCBR.BPD.BC.No. 01/19.51.026/2016-17 Ashadha 23, 1938 July 14, 2016 All State / Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Investments in Non-SLR instruments by State / Central Co-operative Banks Please refer to our circulars RPCD.CO.RF.BC.26/07.02.03/2005-06 dated August 4, 2005 and DCBR.CO.RCBD.BC.No.5/19.51.026/2015-16 dated October 21, 2015 on the captioned subject. 2. With a view to providing greater flexibility to State and Central Co-operative
Jul 14, 2016
Facility for Exchange of Soiled/ Mutilated/ Imperfect Notes
RBI/2016-17/15 DCM (NE) No.120/08.07.18/2016-17 July 14, 2016 Chairman and Managing Director/ Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Facility for Exchange of Soiled/ Mutilated/ Imperfect Notes Please refer to Reserve Bank of India (Note Refund) Rules, 2009 (NRR, 2009) and Master Circular DCM (NE) No.G-2/08.07.18/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on the captioned subject. 2. The facility of exchanging mutilated/ imperfect notes is available un
RBI/2016-17/15 DCM (NE) No.120/08.07.18/2016-17 July 14, 2016 Chairman and Managing Director/ Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Facility for Exchange of Soiled/ Mutilated/ Imperfect Notes Please refer to Reserve Bank of India (Note Refund) Rules, 2009 (NRR, 2009) and Master Circular DCM (NE) No.G-2/08.07.18/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on the captioned subject. 2. The facility of exchanging mutilated/ imperfect notes is available un
Jul 07, 2016
Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes
RBI/2016-17/6 DGBA. GAD.13/15.02.005/2016-17 July 7, 2016 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agency Banks handling Public Provident Fund, Kisan Vikas Patra- 2014, Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme-2004 Dear Sir Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes Please refer to our circular DGBA.GAD.3175/15.02.005/2015-16 dated April 7, 2016 on the above subject. The Government of India, have vide their Office Memorandum (OM) No.F.No. 1/04/20
RBI/2016-17/6 DGBA. GAD.13/15.02.005/2016-17 July 7, 2016 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agency Banks handling Public Provident Fund, Kisan Vikas Patra- 2014, Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme-2004 Dear Sir Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes Please refer to our circular DGBA.GAD.3175/15.02.005/2015-16 dated April 7, 2016 on the above subject. The Government of India, have vide their Office Memorandum (OM) No.F.No. 1/04/20
Jun 30, 2016
Amendment in rules for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
RBI/2015-16/437 DCBR.BPD (PCB) Cir.No.20/12.05.001/2015-16 Ashadha 9, 1938 June 30, 2016 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Amendment in rules for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) Please refer to our circular DCBR. BPD(PCB)Cir.No.8/12.05.001/2014-15 dated May 5, 2015 on modalities for Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yoj
RBI/2015-16/437 DCBR.BPD (PCB) Cir.No.20/12.05.001/2015-16 Ashadha 9, 1938 June 30, 2016 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Amendment in rules for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) Please refer to our circular DCBR. BPD(PCB)Cir.No.8/12.05.001/2014-15 dated May 5, 2015 on modalities for Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yoj
Jun 30, 2016
Pre-2005 series of Banknotes - Revision of exchange facility
RBI/2015-16/443 DCM (Plg) No.G-12/4297/10.27.00/2015-16 June 30, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / RRBs /State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Pre-2005 series of Banknotes - Revision of exchange facility Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No.G-8/2331/10.27.00/2015-16 dated December 23, 2015, DCM (Plg) No.G-9/2856/10.27.00/201
RBI/2015-16/443 DCM (Plg) No.G-12/4297/10.27.00/2015-16 June 30, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / RRBs /State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Pre-2005 series of Banknotes - Revision of exchange facility Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No.G-8/2331/10.27.00/2015-16 dated December 23, 2015, DCM (Plg) No.G-9/2856/10.27.00/201
Jun 30, 2016
Guidelines for relief measures by banks in areas affected by natural calamities- utilisation of insurance proceeds
RBI/2015-16/436 FIDD.No.FSD.BC.27/05.10.001/2015-16 June 30, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam / Sir Guidelines for relief measures by banks in areas affected by natural calamities- utilisation of insurance proceeds In terms of para 6.13 of the Master Circular FIDD.No.FSD.BC.01/05.10.001/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015, while restructuring the loans in the areas affected by
RBI/2015-16/436 FIDD.No.FSD.BC.27/05.10.001/2015-16 June 30, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam / Sir Guidelines for relief measures by banks in areas affected by natural calamities- utilisation of insurance proceeds In terms of para 6.13 of the Master Circular FIDD.No.FSD.BC.01/05.10.001/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015, while restructuring the loans in the areas affected by
Jun 30, 2016
Performance Audit of Crop Insurance Schemes
RBI/2015-16/442 FIDD.No.FSD.BC.28/05.10.007/2015-16 June 30, 2016 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Sir, Performance Audit of Crop Insurance Schemes The Comptroller and Auditor General is conducting a performance audit of agricultural crop insurance schemes to examine the efficacy of crop insurance in providing succour to farmers who suffer damage to their crops. This audit is
RBI/2015-16/442 FIDD.No.FSD.BC.28/05.10.007/2015-16 June 30, 2016 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Sir, Performance Audit of Crop Insurance Schemes The Comptroller and Auditor General is conducting a performance audit of agricultural crop insurance schemes to examine the efficacy of crop insurance in providing succour to farmers who suffer damage to their crops. This audit is
Jun 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
Jun 16, 2016
Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – ‘Rajarambapu Sahakari Bank Ltd., Peth, Sangli’
RBI/2015-16/426 DCBR.CO.BPD.BC.No.18/16.05.000/2015-16 Jyeshtha 26, 1938 June 16, 2016 All Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – ‘Rajarambapu Sahakari Bank Ltd., Peth, Sangli’ We advise that the name of ‘Rajarambapu Sahakari Bank Ltd., Peth, Sangli’ has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DCBR.CO.BPD.05/16.05.000/2015-16 dated May 6, 2016 published in the G
RBI/2015-16/426 DCBR.CO.BPD.BC.No.18/16.05.000/2015-16 Jyeshtha 26, 1938 June 16, 2016 All Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – ‘Rajarambapu Sahakari Bank Ltd., Peth, Sangli’ We advise that the name of ‘Rajarambapu Sahakari Bank Ltd., Peth, Sangli’ has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DCBR.CO.BPD.05/16.05.000/2015-16 dated May 6, 2016 published in the G
Jun 09, 2016
National Rural livelihoods Mission (NRLM) – Aajeevika - Interest Subvention Scheme
RBI/2015-16/420 FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.26/09.01.03/2015-16 June 09, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director All Public Sector Banks Dear Sir / Madam, National Rural livelihoods Mission (NRLM) – Aajeevika - Interest Subvention Scheme Please refer to our circular FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.19/09.01.03/2015-16 January 21, 2016 enclosing guidelines on interest subvention scheme under National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). 2. In partial modification of the Scheme, Ministry of Rural
RBI/2015-16/420 FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.26/09.01.03/2015-16 June 09, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director All Public Sector Banks Dear Sir / Madam, National Rural livelihoods Mission (NRLM) – Aajeevika - Interest Subvention Scheme Please refer to our circular FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.19/09.01.03/2015-16 January 21, 2016 enclosing guidelines on interest subvention scheme under National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). 2. In partial modification of the Scheme, Ministry of Rural
Jun 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
Jun 02, 2016
Implementation of Supreme Court Orders in Writ Petition by Swaraj Abhiyan against Union of India and others- Guidelines on Relief Measures by banks in areas affected by Natural Calamities
RBI/2015-16/416 FIDD.FSD.BC.No.25/05.10.001/2015-16 June 2, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam / Sir Implementation of Supreme Court Orders in Writ Petition by Swaraj Abhiyan against Union of India and others- Guidelines on Relief Measures by banks in areas affected by Natural Calamities During the hearing of the captioned Writ Petition, the Hon'ble Supreme Court has d
RBI/2015-16/416 FIDD.FSD.BC.No.25/05.10.001/2015-16 June 2, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam / Sir Implementation of Supreme Court Orders in Writ Petition by Swaraj Abhiyan against Union of India and others- Guidelines on Relief Measures by banks in areas affected by Natural Calamities During the hearing of the captioned Writ Petition, the Hon'ble Supreme Court has d
May 26, 2016
Credit information reporting in respect of Self Help Group (SHG) members
RBI/2015-16/409 DCBR.BPD.Cir.No.17/16.74.000/2015-16 Jyeshtha 5, 1938 (saka) May 26, 2016 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, State / Central Co-operative Banks 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 II/III to our circulars UBD.CO.BPD.PCB.Cir.No.4/16.74.000/2014-15 and RPCD.RRB.RCB. BC.No.13/03.05.33/2014-15 dated J
RBI/2015-16/409 DCBR.BPD.Cir.No.17/16.74.000/2015-16 Jyeshtha 5, 1938 (saka) May 26, 2016 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, State / Central Co-operative Banks 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 II/III to our circulars UBD.CO.BPD.PCB.Cir.No.4/16.74.000/2014-15 and RPCD.RRB.RCB. BC.No.13/03.05.33/2014-15 dated J
May 26, 2016
Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – ‘The Jalgaon Peoples Co-op Bank Ltd., Jalgaon’
RBI/2015-2016/407 DCBR.CO.BPD.BC.No.16/16.05.000/2015-16 Jyeshtha 5, 1938 May 26, 2016 All Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – ‘The Jalgaon Peoples Co-op Bank Ltd., Jalgaon’ We advise that the name of ‘The Jalgaon Peoples Co-op Bank Ltd., Jalgaon’ has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DCBR.CO.BPD.04/16.05.000/2015-16 dated April 6, 2016 published in the
RBI/2015-2016/407 DCBR.CO.BPD.BC.No.16/16.05.000/2015-16 Jyeshtha 5, 1938 May 26, 2016 All Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – ‘The Jalgaon Peoples Co-op Bank Ltd., Jalgaon’ We advise that the name of ‘The Jalgaon Peoples Co-op Bank Ltd., Jalgaon’ has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DCBR.CO.BPD.04/16.05.000/2015-16 dated April 6, 2016 published in the
May 26, 2016
ATMs - Security and Risk Mitigation Measures for Card Present (CP) Transactions
RBI/2015-2016/413 DPSS.CO.PD.No./2895/02.10.002/2015-2016 May 26, 2016 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks/ Authorised ATM Network Operators / Card Payment Network Operators/White Label ATM Operators Madam / Sir, ATMs - Security and Risk Mitigation Measures for Card Present (CP) Transactions Please refer to
RBI/2015-2016/413 DPSS.CO.PD.No./2895/02.10.002/2015-2016 May 26, 2016 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks/ Authorised ATM Network Operators / Card Payment Network Operators/White Label ATM Operators Madam / Sir, ATMs - Security and Risk Mitigation Measures for Card Present (CP) Transactions Please refer to
May 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/2015-16/404 DBR.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 (P
RBI/2015-16/404 DBR.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 (P
May 05, 2016
Currency Distribution & Exchange Scheme (CDES) for bank branches based on performance in rendering customer service to the members of public
RBI/2015-16/393 DCM (CC) No.G-10/3352/03.41.01/2015-16 May 05, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer, All Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Currency Distribution & Exchange Scheme (CDES) for bank branches based on performance in rendering customer service to the members of public Please refer to our Circular DCM (CC) No.4846/03.41.01/2014-15 dated May 21, 2015 on “The Scheme of Incentives & Penalties – Review”. 2. As advised therein, the sc
RBI/2015-16/393 DCM (CC) No.G-10/3352/03.41.01/2015-16 May 05, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer, All Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Currency Distribution & Exchange Scheme (CDES) for bank branches based on performance in rendering customer service to the members of public Please refer to our Circular DCM (CC) No.4846/03.41.01/2014-15 dated May 21, 2015 on “The Scheme of Incentives & Penalties – Review”. 2. As advised therein, the sc
May 05, 2016
Discontinuation of Statements on Special Agriculture Credit Plan (SACP)
RBI/2015-16/391 FIDD. No. FSD. BC.24/05.05.014/2015-16 May 5, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam / Dear Sir, Discontinuation of Statements on Special Agriculture Credit Plan (SACP) In order to monitor and augment the flow of credit to Agriculture, Special Agriculture Credit Plans (SACP) were introduced for Public Sector banks in 1994 and extended to Private Sector Bank
RBI/2015-16/391 FIDD. No. FSD. BC.24/05.05.014/2015-16 May 5, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Madam / Dear Sir, Discontinuation of Statements on Special Agriculture Credit Plan (SACP) In order to monitor and augment the flow of credit to Agriculture, Special Agriculture Credit Plans (SACP) were introduced for Public Sector banks in 1994 and extended to Private Sector Bank
Apr 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
Apr 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 of All 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 wa
RBI/2015-16/378 DBR.No.Leg.BC.93/09.07.005/2015-16 April 21, 2016 The Chairman/Chief Executives of All 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 wa
Apr 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
Apr 07, 2016
Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes
RBI/2015-16/362 DGBA.GAD.3175/15.02.005/2015-16 April 07, 2016 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agency Banks handling Public Provident Fund, Kisan Vikas Patra- 2014, Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme-2004 Dear Sir Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes Please refer to our circular RBI/2014-15/536 dated April 1, 2015 on the above subject. The Government of India, have vide their Office Memorandum (OM) No.F.No. 1/04/2016 –NS.II d
RBI/2015-16/362 DGBA.GAD.3175/15.02.005/2015-16 April 07, 2016 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agency Banks handling Public Provident Fund, Kisan Vikas Patra- 2014, Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme-2004 Dear Sir Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes Please refer to our circular RBI/2014-15/536 dated April 1, 2015 on the above subject. The Government of India, have vide their Office Memorandum (OM) No.F.No. 1/04/2016 –NS.II d
Apr 07, 2016
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY)-National Urban Livelihoods Mission
RBI/2015-16/360 FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.22/09.16.03/2015-16 April 07, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY)-National Urban Livelihoods Mission Please refer to Master circular FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.10/09.16.03/2015-16 dated July 30, 2015 on National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) Scheme. 2. With a view to improving the livelihood opportunities for the poor in urban areas, Ministry of Housing and U
RBI/2015-16/360 FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.22/09.16.03/2015-16 April 07, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY)-National Urban Livelihoods Mission Please refer to Master circular FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.10/09.16.03/2015-16 dated July 30, 2015 on National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) Scheme. 2. With a view to improving the livelihood opportunities for the poor in urban areas, Ministry of Housing and U
Apr 07, 2016
Priority Sector Lending Certificates
RBI/2015-16/366 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.23/04.09.01/2015-16 April 7, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks)/ Urban Co-operative Banks/ Local Area Banks] Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Lending Certificates Please refer to Para VIII of Circular FIDD.CO.Plan.BC 54/04.09.01/2014 – 15 dated April 23, 2015 on Priority Sector Lending - Targets and Classifications about introduction of Priority
RBI/2015-16/366 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.23/04.09.01/2015-16 April 7, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks)/ Urban Co-operative Banks/ Local Area Banks] Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Lending Certificates Please refer to Para VIII of Circular FIDD.CO.Plan.BC 54/04.09.01/2014 – 15 dated April 23, 2015 on Priority Sector Lending - Targets and Classifications about introduction of Priority
Apr 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
Mar 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 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 sub-parag
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 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 sub-parag
Mar 14, 2016
Sovereign Gold Bonds- 2016 Series-II
RBI/2015-16/333 IDMD.CDD.No. 2020/14.04.050/2015-16 March 04, 2016 The Chairman& Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (Excluding RRBs) Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.( SHCIL) Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds- 2016 Series-II Government of India has vide its Notification F.No. 4(19)-W&M/2014 dated March 04, 2016 announced that the Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2016 (“the Bonds”) will be open for subscription from March 8, 2016 to March 14, 2016.
RBI/2015-16/333 IDMD.CDD.No. 2020/14.04.050/2015-16 March 04, 2016 The Chairman& Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (Excluding RRBs) Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.( SHCIL) Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds- 2016 Series-II Government of India has vide its Notification F.No. 4(19)-W&M/2014 dated March 04, 2016 announced that the Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2016 (“the Bonds”) will be open for subscription from March 8, 2016 to March 14, 2016.
Mar 14, 2016
Frauds - Future approach towards monitoring of frauds in NBFCs
RBI/2015-16/327 DNBR (PD) CC.No.075/03.10.001/2015-16 February 18, 2016 All Deposit taking NBFCs (including RNBCs) and NBFCs- ND-SI Madam/ Sir, Frauds - Future approach towards monitoring of frauds in NBFCs Please refer to circulars DNBS.PD.CC.No.127/ 03.10.42/2008-09 dated August 14, 2008, DNBS.PD.CC.No.256/03.10.042/2011-12 dated March 02, 2012 and DNBS.PD.CC.No.314/03.10.042/2012-13 dated December 13, 2012 on the captioned subject. It has been decided to revise the
RBI/2015-16/327 DNBR (PD) CC.No.075/03.10.001/2015-16 February 18, 2016 All Deposit taking NBFCs (including RNBCs) and NBFCs- ND-SI Madam/ Sir, Frauds - Future approach towards monitoring of frauds in NBFCs Please refer to circulars DNBS.PD.CC.No.127/ 03.10.42/2008-09 dated August 14, 2008, DNBS.PD.CC.No.256/03.10.042/2011-12 dated March 02, 2012 and DNBS.PD.CC.No.314/03.10.042/2012-13 dated December 13, 2012 on the captioned subject. It has been decided to revise the
Feb 11, 2016
Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005
RBI/2015-16/316 DCM (Plg) No.G- 9/2856/10.27.00/2015-16 February 11, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005 Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No.G-15/5486/10.27.00/2014-15 dated June 26, 2015 and the Press Release dated June 25, 2015 on the captioned subject. 2. On a review of the matter, it h
RBI/2015-16/316 DCM (Plg) No.G- 9/2856/10.27.00/2015-16 February 11, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005 Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No.G-15/5486/10.27.00/2014-15 dated June 26, 2015 and the Press Release dated June 25, 2015 on the captioned subject. 2. On a review of the matter, it h
Feb 11, 2016
Legal Guardianship Certificates issued under the Mental Health Act, 1987
RBI/2015-16/321 DBR.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 or
RBI/2015-16/321 DBR.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 or
Feb 04, 2016
RTGS service charges for members and customers - Rationalisation
RBI/2015-16/306 DPSS (CO) RTGS No.1926/04.04.002/2015-16 February 4, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of participants of RTGS Madam / Sir, RTGS service charges for members and customers - Rationalisation A reference is invited to our circular DPSS.(CO).RTGS.No.388/04.04.002/2011-2012 dated September 5, 2011. 2. As participants in the RTGS are aware, the RBI introduced service charges on members for all outward RTGS transactions with effe
RBI/2015-16/306 DPSS (CO) RTGS No.1926/04.04.002/2015-16 February 4, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of participants of RTGS Madam / Sir, RTGS service charges for members and customers - Rationalisation A reference is invited to our circular DPSS.(CO).RTGS.No.388/04.04.002/2011-2012 dated September 5, 2011. 2. As participants in the RTGS are aware, the RBI introduced service charges on members for all outward RTGS transactions with effe
Jan 28, 2016
Provision of Safe Deposit Locker facility by NBFCs
RBI/2015-16/302 DNBR(PD).CC.No. 072/03.10.001/2015-16 January 28, 2016 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Dear Sirs, Provision of Safe Deposit Locker facility by NBFCs The Bank has received proposals from NBFCs seeking approval for offering safe deposit locker facilities. In this regard it may be noted that providing safe deposit locker facility is a fee based service and shall not be reckoned as part of the financial business carried out by NBFCs. NBFCs offe
RBI/2015-16/302 DNBR(PD).CC.No. 072/03.10.001/2015-16 January 28, 2016 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Dear Sirs, Provision of Safe Deposit Locker facility by NBFCs The Bank has received proposals from NBFCs seeking approval for offering safe deposit locker facilities. In this regard it may be noted that providing safe deposit locker facility is a fee based service and shall not be reckoned as part of the financial business carried out by NBFCs. NBFCs offe
Jan 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
Jan 21, 2016
Incentive for improving service to non-chest branches under Linkage Scheme
RBI/2015-16/293 DCM (NPD) No. 2564/09.40.02/2015-16 January 21, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Banks having currency chests Dear Sir / Madam, Incentive for improving service to non-chest branches under Linkage Scheme Please refer to our circular DCM (NPD) No. 6316 / 09.40.02 / 2006-07 dated March 9, 2007 on the captioned subject. It has been decided to allow the currency chest holding banks to enhance the serv
RBI/2015-16/293 DCM (NPD) No. 2564/09.40.02/2015-16 January 21, 2016 The Chairman & Managing Director Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Banks having currency chests Dear Sir / Madam, Incentive for improving service to non-chest branches under Linkage Scheme Please refer to our circular DCM (NPD) No. 6316 / 09.40.02 / 2006-07 dated March 9, 2007 on the captioned subject. It has been decided to allow the currency chest holding banks to enhance the serv
Jan 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
Jan 14, 2016
Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs) – Revised Guidelines
RBI/2015-16/286 FIDD.FLC.BC.No.18/12.01.018/2015-16 January 14, 2016 To Chairman/MD & CEO Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs) – Revised Guidelines Please refer to our circulars RPCD.FLC.No.12452/12.01.018/2011-12 dated June 6, 2012 and RPCD.FLC.No.7641/12.01.018/ 2012-13 dated January 31, 2013 issuing operational guidelines for conduct of financial literacy camps by FLCs and rural branches of banks. Subsequ
RBI/2015-16/286 FIDD.FLC.BC.No.18/12.01.018/2015-16 January 14, 2016 To Chairman/MD & CEO Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs) – Revised Guidelines Please refer to our circulars RPCD.FLC.No.12452/12.01.018/2011-12 dated June 6, 2012 and RPCD.FLC.No.7641/12.01.018/ 2012-13 dated January 31, 2013 issuing operational guidelines for conduct of financial literacy camps by FLCs and rural branches of banks. Subsequ
Jan 14, 2016
Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-16
RBI2015-16/290 IDMD.CDD.No.1573/14.04.050/2015-16 January 14, 2016 The Chairman& Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (Excluding RRBs) Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.(SHCIL) Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-16 Government of India has vide its Notification F.No. 4(19)-W&M/2014 dated January 14, 2016 announced that the Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2016 (“the Bonds”) will be open for subscription from January 18, 2016 to January 22, 2016.
RBI2015-16/290 IDMD.CDD.No.1573/14.04.050/2015-16 January 14, 2016 The Chairman& Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (Excluding RRBs) Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.(SHCIL) Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-16 Government of India has vide its Notification F.No. 4(19)-W&M/2014 dated January 14, 2016 announced that the Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2016 (“the Bonds”) will be open for subscription from January 18, 2016 to January 22, 2016.
Dec 31, 2015
Roadmap for opening brick and mortar branches in villages with population more than 5000 without a bank branch of a scheduled commercial bank
RBI/2015-16/277 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 82 /02.01.001/2015-16 December 31, 2015 The Chairman and Managing Director SLBC Convenor Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Roadmap for opening brick and mortar branches in villages with population more than 5000 without a bank branch of a scheduled commercial bank You are aware that SLBC Convenor banks were advised vide circular RPCD.CO.LBS.BC. No. 86/02.01.001/2011-12 dated June 19, 2012 to prepare a roadmap to provide banking services in all u
RBI/2015-16/277 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 82 /02.01.001/2015-16 December 31, 2015 The Chairman and Managing Director SLBC Convenor Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Roadmap for opening brick and mortar branches in villages with population more than 5000 without a bank branch of a scheduled commercial bank You are aware that SLBC Convenor banks were advised vide circular RPCD.CO.LBS.BC. No. 86/02.01.001/2011-12 dated June 19, 2012 to prepare a roadmap to provide banking services in all u
Dec 23, 2015
Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005
RBI/2015-16/275 DCM (Plg) No.G-8/2331/10.27.00/2015-16 December 23, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / RRBs Madam / Dear Sir, Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005 Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No.G-15/5486/10.27.00/2014-15 dated June 26, 2015 and the Press Release dated June 25, 2015 on the captioned subject. 2. On a review of the matter,
RBI/2015-16/275 DCM (Plg) No.G-8/2331/10.27.00/2015-16 December 23, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / RRBs Madam / Dear Sir, Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005 Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No.G-15/5486/10.27.00/2014-15 dated June 26, 2015 and the Press Release dated June 25, 2015 on the captioned subject. 2. On a review of the matter,
Nov 24, 2015
Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-16
RBI/2015-16/245 IDMD.CDD.No. 1157/14.04.050/2015-16 November 24, 2015 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-16 A reference is invited to circular IDMD.CDD.No. 939/14.04.050/2015-16 dated October 30, 2015 on Sovereign Gold Bond scheme. 2. It has been decided to shift the issue date of the Sovereign Gold Bond from November 26, 2015 to November 30, 2015. In this regard, please refer
RBI/2015-16/245 IDMD.CDD.No. 1157/14.04.050/2015-16 November 24, 2015 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-16 A reference is invited to circular IDMD.CDD.No. 939/14.04.050/2015-16 dated October 30, 2015 on Sovereign Gold Bond scheme. 2. It has been decided to shift the issue date of the Sovereign Gold Bond from November 26, 2015 to November 30, 2015. In this regard, please refer
Nov 05, 2015
Internet Banking Facility for Customers of Cooperative Banks
RBI/2015-16/229 DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB) Cir.No. 6 /19.51.026/2015-16 November 05, 2015 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / State and Central Cooperative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Internet Banking Facility for Customers of Cooperative Banks Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD.(SCB).Cir.No.1/09.18.300/2011-12 dated September 26, 2011 on ‘Internet Banking for Customers of UCBs’ in terms of which scheduled Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) satisfying
RBI/2015-16/229 DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB) Cir.No. 6 /19.51.026/2015-16 November 05, 2015 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / State and Central Cooperative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Internet Banking Facility for Customers of Cooperative Banks Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD.(SCB).Cir.No.1/09.18.300/2011-12 dated September 26, 2011 on ‘Internet Banking for Customers of UCBs’ in terms of which scheduled Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) satisfying
Nov 04, 2015
Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-16 - Operational Guidelines
RBI/2015-16/222 IDMD.CDD.No.968/14.04.050/2015-16 November 4, 2015 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-16 - Operational Guidelines This has reference to the GoI notification F.No.4(19)-W&M/2014 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.939/14.04.050/2015-16 dated October 30, 2015 on the Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-16. FAQs in this regard have been placed on our website (www.rbi.org.in).
RBI/2015-16/222 IDMD.CDD.No.968/14.04.050/2015-16 November 4, 2015 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-16 - Operational Guidelines This has reference to the GoI notification F.No.4(19)-W&M/2014 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.939/14.04.050/2015-16 dated October 30, 2015 on the Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-16. FAQs in this regard have been placed on our website (www.rbi.org.in).
Nov 03, 2015
Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 - Interest Rate
RBI/2015-16/220 DBR.IBD.BC.53/23.67.003/2015-16 November 3, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 - Interest Rate Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/ 23.67.003/ 2015-16 dated October 22, 2015 on Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), 2015. 2. In this connection, it is notified in terms of Section 2.2.2 (iv) of the above Master Direction that the Central Government has fixed
RBI/2015-16/220 DBR.IBD.BC.53/23.67.003/2015-16 November 3, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 - Interest Rate Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/ 23.67.003/ 2015-16 dated October 22, 2015 on Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), 2015. 2. In this connection, it is notified in terms of Section 2.2.2 (iv) of the above Master Direction that the Central Government has fixed
Nov 03, 2015
Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 - Amendment
RBI/2015-16/221 DBR.IBD.BC.52/23.67.003/2015-16 November 3, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 - Amendment 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: The exi
RBI/2015-16/221 DBR.IBD.BC.52/23.67.003/2015-16 November 3, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 - Amendment 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: The exi
Oct 30, 2015
Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-16
RBI/2015-16/218 IDMD.CDD.No.939/14.04.050/2015-16 October 30, 2015 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-16 It has been decided by the Government of India, as per their Notification F.No. 4(19)-W&M/2014 dated October 30, 2015, to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015 (“the Bonds”) with effect from November 05, 2015 to November 20, 2015. The Government of India may, with prior noti
RBI/2015-16/218 IDMD.CDD.No.939/14.04.050/2015-16 October 30, 2015 The Chairman & Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015-16 It has been decided by the Government of India, as per their Notification F.No. 4(19)-W&M/2014 dated October 30, 2015, to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015 (“the Bonds”) with effect from November 05, 2015 to November 20, 2015. The Government of India may, with prior noti
Oct 15, 2015
Advance against Pledge of Gold ornaments/jewellery
RBI/2015-16/207 DCBR.BPD. (PCB/RCB). Cir. No. 3/13.05.001/2015-16 October 15, 2015 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State/Central Cooperative Banks (St CBs/ CCBs) Dear Sir/Madam Advance against Pledge of Gold ornaments/jewellery Please refer to para 3 of the circulars UBD.CO.BPD.PCB.Cir.No.60/13.05.001/2013-14 dated May 09, 2014 and RPCD.RRB.RCB.B.C.No.8/03.05.33/2014-15 dated July 01, 2014 wherein it was stipulated that in order to
RBI/2015-16/207 DCBR.BPD. (PCB/RCB). Cir. No. 3/13.05.001/2015-16 October 15, 2015 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State/Central Cooperative Banks (St CBs/ CCBs) Dear Sir/Madam Advance against Pledge of Gold ornaments/jewellery Please refer to para 3 of the circulars UBD.CO.BPD.PCB.Cir.No.60/13.05.001/2013-14 dated May 09, 2014 and RPCD.RRB.RCB.B.C.No.8/03.05.33/2014-15 dated July 01, 2014 wherein it was stipulated that in order to
Oct 15, 2015
Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) - Revised Guidelines
RBI/2015-16/206 DCBR.RCBD.BPD.No.4/19.51.010/2015-16 October 15, 2015 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/ State and Central Co-operative Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) - Revised Guidelines. As you may be aware, the Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) and Financial Inclusion Technology Fund (FITF) was constituted in the year 2007-08 for a period of five years with a corpus of Rs. 500 crore each to be contributed by Gov
RBI/2015-16/206 DCBR.RCBD.BPD.No.4/19.51.010/2015-16 October 15, 2015 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/ State and Central Co-operative Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) - Revised Guidelines. As you may be aware, the Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) and Financial Inclusion Technology Fund (FITF) was constituted in the year 2007-08 for a period of five years with a corpus of Rs. 500 crore each to be contributed by Gov
Sep 29, 2015
Change in Bank Rate
RBI/2015-16/194 DBR.No.Ret.BC.42/12.01.001/2015-16 September 29, 2015 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks / Regional Rural Banks / Local Area Banks / All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / State & Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) Dear Sir / Madam, Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circulars DBR.No.Ret.BC.99/12.01.001/2014-15 dated June 02, 2015 and DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB).Cir.No.37/16.11.00/2014-15 dated June 2, 2015 on the caption
RBI/2015-16/194 DBR.No.Ret.BC.42/12.01.001/2015-16 September 29, 2015 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks / Regional Rural Banks / Local Area Banks / All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / State & Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) Dear Sir / Madam, Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circulars DBR.No.Ret.BC.99/12.01.001/2014-15 dated June 02, 2015 and DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB).Cir.No.37/16.11.00/2014-15 dated June 2, 2015 on the caption
Sep 24, 2015
Banknotes with new numbering pattern and special features for the visually impaired
RBI/2015-16/188 DCM (Plg) No.G-6/1128/10.01.24/2015-16 September 24, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Banks Dear Sir /Madam Banknotes with new numbering pattern and special features for the visually impaired Reserve Bank of India is issuing Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series 2005 with a new numbering pattern and special features for the visually impaired in ₹ 100, 500 and 1000 denominations (images of banknotes enclosed). 2. In the ne
RBI/2015-16/188 DCM (Plg) No.G-6/1128/10.01.24/2015-16 September 24, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Banks Dear Sir /Madam Banknotes with new numbering pattern and special features for the visually impaired Reserve Bank of India is issuing Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series 2005 with a new numbering pattern and special features for the visually impaired in ₹ 100, 500 and 1000 denominations (images of banknotes enclosed). 2. In the ne
Sep 01, 2015
Changes in RTGS time window
RBI/2015-16/168 DPSS (CO) RTGS No.492/04.04.002/2015-16 September 1, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of participants of RTGS Madam / Sir, Changes in RTGS time window A reference is invited to the Reserve Bank of India press release number 2015-2016/528 dated August 28, 2015 on “Bank Holiday on Second & Fourth Saturdays from September 1; RBI to offer its Support Services to Banks on Working Saturdays”. 2. Accordingly, RTGS will not b
RBI/2015-16/168 DPSS (CO) RTGS No.492/04.04.002/2015-16 September 1, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of participants of RTGS Madam / Sir, Changes in RTGS time window A reference is invited to the Reserve Bank of India press release number 2015-2016/528 dated August 28, 2015 on “Bank Holiday on Second & Fourth Saturdays from September 1; RBI to offer its Support Services to Banks on Working Saturdays”. 2. Accordingly, RTGS will not b
Aug 27, 2015
Security and Risk Mitigation Measures for Card Present and Electronic Payment Transactions – Issuance of EMV Chip and PIN Cards
RBI/2015-16/163 DPSS.CO.PD.No.448/02.14.003/2015-16 August 27, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / Central Co-operative Banks / Authorised Card Payment Networks Dear Madam / Sir, Security and Risk Mitigation Measures for Card Present and Electronic Payment Transactions – Issuance of EMV Chip and PIN Cards A reference is invited to our circular DPSS (CO) PD No.2112/02.14.003/2014-15 dated May 07, 2015 on
RBI/2015-16/163 DPSS.CO.PD.No.448/02.14.003/2015-16 August 27, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / Central Co-operative Banks / Authorised Card Payment Networks Dear Madam / Sir, Security and Risk Mitigation Measures for Card Present and Electronic Payment Transactions – Issuance of EMV Chip and PIN Cards A reference is invited to our circular DPSS (CO) PD No.2112/02.14.003/2014-15 dated May 07, 2015 on
Aug 27, 2015
Cash Withdrawal at Point-of-Sale (POS) - Enhanced limit at Tier III to VI Centres
RBI/2015-16/164 DPSS.CO.PD.No.449/02.14.003/2015-16 August 27, 2015 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks /All Card Network Providers Dear Madam / Sir, Cash Withdrawal at Point-of-Sale (POS) - Enhanced limit at Tier III to VI Centres A reference is invited to our circulars No DPSS.CO.PD.No.147/02.14.003/2009-
RBI/2015-16/164 DPSS.CO.PD.No.449/02.14.003/2015-16 August 27, 2015 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks /All Card Network Providers Dear Madam / Sir, Cash Withdrawal at Point-of-Sale (POS) - Enhanced limit at Tier III to VI Centres A reference is invited to our circulars No DPSS.CO.PD.No.147/02.14.003/2009-
Aug 27, 2015
Detection of Counterfeit Notes
RBI/2015-16/162 DCM (FNVD) No. 776/16.01.05/2015-16 August 27, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Banks Madam / Sir, Detection of Counterfeit Notes Please refer to our Circular DCM (FNVD) No. 5840/16.01.05/2012-13 dated June 27, 2013 on “Detection and Reporting of Counterfeit Notes”. The procedure for detection of counterfeit notes has been reviewed in consultation with the Government and it has been observed that certain modifications
RBI/2015-16/162 DCM (FNVD) No. 776/16.01.05/2015-16 August 27, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Banks Madam / Sir, Detection of Counterfeit Notes Please refer to our Circular DCM (FNVD) No. 5840/16.01.05/2012-13 dated June 27, 2013 on “Detection and Reporting of Counterfeit Notes”. The procedure for detection of counterfeit notes has been reviewed in consultation with the Government and it has been observed that certain modifications
Aug 21, 2015
Guidelines for Relief Measures by Banks in Areas affected by Natural Calamities
RBI/2015-16/156 FIDD No. FSD.BC.12/05.10.001/2015-16 August 21, 2015 The Chaiman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir GUIDELINES FOR RELIEF MEASURES BY BANKS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES Please refer to our Master Circular FIDD.No.FSD.BC.01/05.10.001/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 containing ‘Guidelines for Relief Measures by Banks in Areas affected by Natural Calamities’. Consi
RBI/2015-16/156 FIDD No. FSD.BC.12/05.10.001/2015-16 August 21, 2015 The Chaiman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir GUIDELINES FOR RELIEF MEASURES BY BANKS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES Please refer to our Master Circular FIDD.No.FSD.BC.01/05.10.001/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 containing ‘Guidelines for Relief Measures by Banks in Areas affected by Natural Calamities’. Consi
Jul 16, 2015
Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification
RBI/2015-16/132 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.08/04.09.01/2015-16 July 16, 2015 The Chairman/ Managing Director Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification Please refer to our Master Circular No. FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.04/04.09.01/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on the above subject. 2. The target for direct lending by banks to agriculture under Priority Sector Norms has aimed to
RBI/2015-16/132 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.08/04.09.01/2015-16 July 16, 2015 The Chairman/ Managing Director Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification Please refer to our Master Circular No. FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.04/04.09.01/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on the above subject. 2. The target for direct lending by banks to agriculture under Priority Sector Norms has aimed to
Jun 26, 2015
Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005
RBI/2014-15/650 DCM(Plg) No.G-15/5486/10.27.00/2014-15 June 26, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/RRBs Dear Sir /Madam Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005 Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No. G-19/3880/10.27.00/2013-14 dated March 03, 2014, DCM (Plg) No. G-8/3004/10.27.00/2014-15 dated December 31, 2014 and the Press Release dated December 2
RBI/2014-15/650 DCM(Plg) No.G-15/5486/10.27.00/2014-15 June 26, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/RRBs Dear Sir /Madam Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005 Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No. G-19/3880/10.27.00/2013-14 dated March 03, 2014, DCM (Plg) No. G-8/3004/10.27.00/2014-15 dated December 31, 2014 and the Press Release dated December 2
Jun 11, 2015
Amendment to Prevention of Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005 – additional documents for the limited purpose of ‘proof of address’
RBI/2014-15/633 DBR. AML.BC. No.104/14.01.001/2014-15 June 11, 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 Servic
RBI/2014-15/633 DBR. AML.BC. No.104/14.01.001/2014-15 June 11, 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 Servic
May 21, 2015
Modalities for implementation of Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
RBI/2014-15/609 DCBR.BPD (PCB ) Cir. No. 9/12.05.001/2014-15 May 21, 2015 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Modalities for implementation of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Government of India, Ministry of Finance has announced the launch of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) on May 9, 2015. The scheme, is an universal social security measure specially for the poor and the under-privileged , which will provide a defined pension, depe
RBI/2014-15/609 DCBR.BPD (PCB ) Cir. No. 9/12.05.001/2014-15 May 21, 2015 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Modalities for implementation of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Government of India, Ministry of Finance has announced the launch of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) on May 9, 2015. The scheme, is an universal social security measure specially for the poor and the under-privileged , which will provide a defined pension, depe
May 14, 2015
Card Payments – Relaxation in requirement of Additional Factor of Authentication for small value card present transactions
RBI/2014-15/601 DPSS.CO.PD.No.2163/02.14.003/2014-2015 May 14, 2015 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks/Authorised Card Payment Networks Madam / Sir Card Payments – Relaxation in requirement of Additional Factor of Authentication for small value card present transactions Reserve Bank has issued various instr
RBI/2014-15/601 DPSS.CO.PD.No.2163/02.14.003/2014-2015 May 14, 2015 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks/Authorised Card Payment Networks Madam / Sir Card Payments – Relaxation in requirement of Additional Factor of Authentication for small value card present transactions Reserve Bank has issued various instr
May 07, 2015
Mandatory issue of acknowledgement to pensioners on submission of life certificates
RBI/2014-15/587 DGBA.GAD No.H- 5013/45.01.001/2014-15 May 07, 2015 The Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer All Agency Banks Dear Sir Mandatory issue of acknowledgement to pensioners on submission of life certificates In terms of extant instructions, all pensioners are required to furnish a life certificate to the pension disbursing bank every year in November for continuance of pension. This certificate can be submitted at any branch of the pension paying bank. The Gove
RBI/2014-15/587 DGBA.GAD No.H- 5013/45.01.001/2014-15 May 07, 2015 The Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer All Agency Banks Dear Sir Mandatory issue of acknowledgement to pensioners on submission of life certificates In terms of extant instructions, all pensioners are required to furnish a life certificate to the pension disbursing bank every year in November for continuance of pension. This certificate can be submitted at any branch of the pension paying bank. The Gove
Apr 23, 2015
Priority Sector Lending-Targets and Classification
RBI/2014-15/573 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.54/04.09.01/2014-15 April 23, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir/ Madam, PRIORITY SECTOR LENDING-TARGETS AND CLASSIFICATION An Internal Working Group (IWG) was set up in July 2014 to revisit the existing priority sector lending guidelines. The report of the IWG was placed in the public domain inviting comments. The recommendations of
RBI/2014-15/573 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.54/04.09.01/2014-15 April 23, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir/ Madam, PRIORITY SECTOR LENDING-TARGETS AND CLASSIFICATION An Internal Working Group (IWG) was set up in July 2014 to revisit the existing priority sector lending guidelines. The report of the IWG was placed in the public domain inviting comments. The recommendations of
Mar 13, 2015
Know your Customer (KYC) guidelines - accounts of proprietary concerns
RBI/2014-15/498 DBR.AML.BC.No.77/14.01.001/2014-15 March 13, 2015 The Chairperson/CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Madam/Sir, Know your Customer (KYC) guidelines - accounts of proprietary concerns Please refer to paragraph 2.5(h) of our Master Circular no. DBOD.AML.BC.No.22/14.01.001/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 on KYC norms and our circular DBOD. AML.BC. No. 80/14.01.001/2009-10 dated
RBI/2014-15/498 DBR.AML.BC.No.77/14.01.001/2014-15 March 13, 2015 The Chairperson/CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Madam/Sir, Know your Customer (KYC) guidelines - accounts of proprietary concerns Please refer to paragraph 2.5(h) of our Master Circular no. DBOD.AML.BC.No.22/14.01.001/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 on KYC norms and our circular DBOD. AML.BC. No. 80/14.01.001/2009-10 dated
Feb 25, 2015
Priority Sector Lending- Targets and Classification –Overdraft in PMJDY accounts
RBI/2014-15/477 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC 50 /04.09.01/2014-15 February 25, 2015 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending- Targets and Classification –Overdraft in PMJDY accounts Please refer to our Master Circular RPCD.CO.Plan.BC 10/04.09.01/2014-15 dated July 01, 2014 on Priority Sector Lending- Targets and Classification. 2. It has been decided that overdrafts
RBI/2014-15/477 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC 50 /04.09.01/2014-15 February 25, 2015 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending- Targets and Classification –Overdraft in PMJDY accounts Please refer to our Master Circular RPCD.CO.Plan.BC 10/04.09.01/2014-15 dated July 01, 2014 on Priority Sector Lending- Targets and Classification. 2. It has been decided that overdrafts
Jan 28, 2015
Dispensing with ‘No Due Certificate’ for lending by banks
RBI/2014-15/430 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.49/02.01.001/2014-15 January 28, 2015 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Dispensing with ‘No Due Certificate’ for lending by banks Please refer to our circular RPCD.LBS (SAA).BC.No.62/08.01.00/2004-05 dated December 8, 2004 on Relaxation in Service Area norms. Further, in terms of circular RPCD.PLFS.BC.No.85/05.04.02/2006-07 dated April 30, 2007 on ‘Simplification of t
RBI/2014-15/430 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.49/02.01.001/2014-15 January 28, 2015 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Dispensing with ‘No Due Certificate’ for lending by banks Please refer to our circular RPCD.LBS (SAA).BC.No.62/08.01.00/2004-05 dated December 8, 2004 on Relaxation in Service Area norms. Further, in terms of circular RPCD.PLFS.BC.No.85/05.04.02/2006-07 dated April 30, 2007 on ‘Simplification of t
Jan 22, 2015
Display of information by banks
RBI/2014-15/422 DBR.Leg.No.BC.64/09.07.005/2014-15 January 22, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam Display of information by banks Please refer to our circulars DBOD.Leg.No.BC.33/09.07.005/2008-09 dated August 22, 2008 and DBOD.Leg.BC.42/09.07.005/2008-09 dated September 12, 2008 on display of information for promoting transparency in the operations of banks. 2. In order to further enhance transparency in pricing of credit, based on th
RBI/2014-15/422 DBR.Leg.No.BC.64/09.07.005/2014-15 January 22, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam Display of information by banks Please refer to our circulars DBOD.Leg.No.BC.33/09.07.005/2008-09 dated August 22, 2008 and DBOD.Leg.BC.42/09.07.005/2008-09 dated September 12, 2008 on display of information for promoting transparency in the operations of banks. 2. In order to further enhance transparency in pricing of credit, based on th
Dec 31, 2014
Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005
RBI/2014-15/373 DCM(Plg) No.G-8 /3004/10.27.00/2014-15 December 31, 2014 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Primary(Urban) Co-operative Banks/RRBs Dear Sir /Madam Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005 Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No. G-19/3880/10.27.00/2013-14 dated March 03, 2014 and the Press Release dated March 03, 2014 on the captioned subject. 2. On a review of the matter, it
RBI/2014-15/373 DCM(Plg) No.G-8 /3004/10.27.00/2014-15 December 31, 2014 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Primary(Urban) Co-operative Banks/RRBs Dear Sir /Madam Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005 Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No. G-19/3880/10.27.00/2013-14 dated March 03, 2014 and the Press Release dated March 03, 2014 on the captioned subject. 2. On a review of the matter, it
Dec 09, 2014
Introduction of Digital Life Certificates for Pensioners
RBI/2014-15/343DGBA.GAD.H- 2529/45.01.001/2014-15 December 9, 2014 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer All agency banks Dear Sir Introduction of Digital Life Certificates for Pensioners As per the present scheme for payment of government pension, pensioners are required to furnish a life certificate in November every year to the bank concerned for continued receipt of pension without interruption. Even though this requirement has been liberalised to enable pensioners
RBI/2014-15/343DGBA.GAD.H- 2529/45.01.001/2014-15 December 9, 2014 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer All agency banks Dear Sir Introduction of Digital Life Certificates for Pensioners As per the present scheme for payment of government pension, pensioners are required to furnish a life certificate in November every year to the bank concerned for continued receipt of pension without interruption. Even though this requirement has been liberalised to enable pensioners
Dec 04, 2014
Mobile Banking Transactions in India - Operative Guidelines for Banks
RBI/2014-15/337 DPSS.CO.PD.No.1017/02.23.001/2014-2015 December 04, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks Madam /Dear Sir Mobile Banking Transactions in India - Operative Guidelines for Banks A reference is invited to our Master Circular RBI/ 2014-15/104 DPSS.CO.PD. Mobile Banking.No.2/02.23.001/2014-15
RBI/2014-15/337 DPSS.CO.PD.No.1017/02.23.001/2014-2015 December 04, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks Madam /Dear Sir Mobile Banking Transactions in India - Operative Guidelines for Banks A reference is invited to our Master Circular RBI/ 2014-15/104 DPSS.CO.PD. Mobile Banking.No.2/02.23.001/2014-15
Nov 28, 2014
Implementation of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) - Guidelines (Updated as on May 26, 2022)
RBI/2014-15/327 DPSS.CO.PD. No. 940/02.27.020/2014-2015 November 28, 2014 (Updated as on May 26, 2022) The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks All System Providers, System Participants and any other prospective Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBP
RBI/2014-15/327 DPSS.CO.PD. No. 940/02.27.020/2014-2015 November 28, 2014 (Updated as on May 26, 2022) The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks All System Providers, System Participants and any other prospective Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBP
Nov 20, 2014
Levy of penal charges on non-maintenance of minimum balances in savings bank accounts
RBI/2014-15/308 DBR.Dir.BC.No.47/13.03.00/2014-15 November 20, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Levy of penal charges on non-maintenance of minimum balances in savings bank accounts Please refer to our circular DBOD.Dir.BC.53/13.10.00/2002-03 dated December 26, 2002 on ‘Minimum Balance in Savings Bank Accounts’ advising banks to inform customers, in a transparent manner, regarding the requirement of minimum balance in savings bank ac
RBI/2014-15/308 DBR.Dir.BC.No.47/13.03.00/2014-15 November 20, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Levy of penal charges on non-maintenance of minimum balances in savings bank accounts Please refer to our circular DBOD.Dir.BC.53/13.10.00/2002-03 dated December 26, 2002 on ‘Minimum Balance in Savings Bank Accounts’ advising banks to inform customers, in a transparent manner, regarding the requirement of minimum balance in savings bank ac
Aug 22, 2014
Security Issues and Risk mitigation measures related to Card Not Present (CNP) transactions
RBI/2014-15/190 DPSS.PD.CO. No.371/02.14.003/2014-2015 August 22, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks/Authorised Card Payment Networks Madam / Dear Sir Security Issues and Risk mitigation measures related to Card Not Present (CNP) transactions Please refer to our circulars RBI/DPSS No. 1501 / 02.14.003
RBI/2014-15/190 DPSS.PD.CO. No.371/02.14.003/2014-2015 August 22, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks/Authorised Card Payment Networks Madam / Dear Sir Security Issues and Risk mitigation measures related to Card Not Present (CNP) transactions Please refer to our circulars RBI/DPSS No. 1501 / 02.14.003
Jun 10, 2014
Know Your Customer (KYC) Norms/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards/ Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) /Obligation of banks under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 – Clarification on Proof of Address - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)
RBI/2012-13/636 UBD.BPD (PCB) Cir. No. 69 /14.01.062/2013-14 June 10, 2014 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) Norms/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards/ Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) /Obligation of banks under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 – Clarification on Proof of Address - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Please refer to paragraph 2.4 (e), paragraph
RBI/2012-13/636 UBD.BPD (PCB) Cir. No. 69 /14.01.062/2013-14 June 10, 2014 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) Norms/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards/ Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) /Obligation of banks under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 – Clarification on Proof of Address - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Please refer to paragraph 2.4 (e), paragraph
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