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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@@NBSP@@ 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 ma
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@@NBSP@@ 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 ma
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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 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/2014-15/190DPSS.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/2014-15/190DPSS.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/2013-14/636 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/2013-14/636 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
Jun 09, 2014
One Documentary Proof of Address - RBI further simplifies KYC Norms for Bank Accounts
RBI/2013-14/634 DBOD.AML.BC. No. 119/14.01.001/2013-14 June 9, 2014 The Chairperson/CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)/ Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Sir/ Madam, 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 Please refer to paragraph 2.4 (h), (i),
RBI/2013-14/634 DBOD.AML.BC. No. 119/14.01.001/2013-14 June 9, 2014 The Chairperson/CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)/ Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Sir/ Madam, 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 Please refer to paragraph 2.4 (h), (i),
May 21, 2014
Need for Bank Branches / ATMs to be made accessible to persons with disabilities
RBI/2013-14/598 DBOD.No.Leg.BC.113/09.07.005/2013-14 May 21, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Need for Bank Branches / ATMs to be made accessible to persons with disabilities Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.123 /09.07.005/2008-09 dated April 13, 2009 on the captioned subject, wherein banks were advised to provide, inter alia, ramps in all existing and future ATMs, and make at least one third of new ATMs installed as talk
RBI/2013-14/598 DBOD.No.Leg.BC.113/09.07.005/2013-14 May 21, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Need for Bank Branches / ATMs to be made accessible to persons with disabilities Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.123 /09.07.005/2008-09 dated April 13, 2009 on the captioned subject, wherein banks were advised to provide, inter alia, ramps in all existing and future ATMs, and make at least one third of new ATMs installed as talk
May 07, 2014
Levy of foreclosure charges/pre-payment penalty on Floating Rate Term Loans
RBI/2013-14/582 DBOD. Dir.BC.No.110/13.03.00/2013-14 May 7, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Levy of foreclosure charges/pre-payment penalty on Floating Rate Term Loans Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. Dir.BC.107/13.03.00/2011-12 dated June 5, 2012 on ‘Home Loans- Levy of Fore-closure Charges/ Pre-payment Penalty’. 2. A reference is invited to Part B of the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2014-15 announced on April 1
RBI/2013-14/582 DBOD. Dir.BC.No.110/13.03.00/2013-14 May 7, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Levy of foreclosure charges/pre-payment penalty on Floating Rate Term Loans Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. Dir.BC.107/13.03.00/2011-12 dated June 5, 2012 on ‘Home Loans- Levy of Fore-closure Charges/ Pre-payment Penalty’. 2. A reference is invited to Part B of the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2014-15 announced on April 1
May 06, 2014
Levy of penal charges on non-maintenance of minimum balances in inoperative Accounts
RBI/2013-14/580 DBOD. Dir.BC.No. 109 /13.03.00/2013-14 May 6, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Levy of penal charges on non-maintenance of minimum balances in inoperative Accounts Please refer to Part B of the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2014-15 announced on April 1, 2014, proposing certain measures towards consumer protection such as non-levy of penal charges for non-maintenance of minimum balance in any inoperative a
RBI/2013-14/580 DBOD. Dir.BC.No. 109 /13.03.00/2013-14 May 6, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Levy of penal charges on non-maintenance of minimum balances in inoperative Accounts Please refer to Part B of the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2014-15 announced on April 1, 2014, proposing certain measures towards consumer protection such as non-levy of penal charges for non-maintenance of minimum balance in any inoperative a
May 06, 2014
Opening of Bank Accounts in the Names of Minors
RBI/2013-14/581DBOD.No.Leg.BC.108/09.07.005/2013-14 May 6, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Opening of Bank Accounts in the Names of Minors Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.158/C.90(H)-76 dated December 29, 1976 wherein banks were advised to allow minors’ accounts (fixed and savings deposit accounts) with mothers as guardians to be opened subject to safeguards in allowing operations in such accounts by ensuring that the m
RBI/2013-14/581DBOD.No.Leg.BC.108/09.07.005/2013-14 May 6, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Opening of Bank Accounts in the Names of Minors Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.158/C.90(H)-76 dated December 29, 1976 wherein banks were advised to allow minors’ accounts (fixed and savings deposit accounts) with mothers as guardians to be opened subject to safeguards in allowing operations in such accounts by ensuring that the m
May 05, 2014
Interest Tax Act 1974 - Collection from borrowers
RBI/2013-14/579UBD.BPD (PCB) Cir No.56/13.04.00/2013-14 May 5, 2014 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Interest Tax Act 1974 – Collection from borrowers Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD (PCB) Cir No.18/13.04.00/2008-09 dated September 22, 2008 on the captioned subject. 2. It is observed from the Supreme Court Order dated February 21, 2014 in Writ Petition (Civil) No.301 of 2005 that credit institutions which were in ex
RBI/2013-14/579UBD.BPD (PCB) Cir No.56/13.04.00/2013-14 May 5, 2014 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Interest Tax Act 1974 – Collection from borrowers Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD (PCB) Cir No.18/13.04.00/2008-09 dated September 22, 2008 on the captioned subject. 2. It is observed from the Supreme Court Order dated February 21, 2014 in Writ Petition (Civil) No.301 of 2005 that credit institutions which were in ex
Mar 26, 2014
Inflation Indexed National Savings Securities- [IINSS-C]
RBI/2013-14/534 DGBA.CDD.No. 5449/13.01.999/2013-2014 March 26, 2014 The Chairman & Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India & Associate Banks All Nationalised Banks ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd, Axis Bank Ltd., and Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. (SHCIL) Dear Sir/Madam, Inflation Indexed National Savings Securities- [IINSS-C] Please refer to our circulars DGBA.CDD.No.3688/13.01.999/2013-2014 dated December 1
RBI/2013-14/534 DGBA.CDD.No. 5449/13.01.999/2013-2014 March 26, 2014 The Chairman & Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India & Associate Banks All Nationalised Banks ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd, Axis Bank Ltd., and Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. (SHCIL) Dear Sir/Madam, Inflation Indexed National Savings Securities- [IINSS-C] Please refer to our circulars DGBA.CDD.No.3688/13.01.999/2013-2014 dated December 1
Mar 21, 2014
The Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Scheme, 2014 - Section 26A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
RBI/2013-14/527 DBOD.No.DEAF Cell.BC.101/30.01.002/2013-14 March 21, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs and LABs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, The Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Scheme, 2014 - Section 26A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Please refer to paragraph 93 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 a
RBI/2013-14/527 DBOD.No.DEAF Cell.BC.101/30.01.002/2013-14 March 21, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs and LABs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, The Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Scheme, 2014 - Section 26A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Please refer to paragraph 93 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 a
Mar 21, 2014
Public Provident Fund Scheme, 1968 (PPF Scheme, 1968) and Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, 2004 (SCSS, 2004) - Revision of interest rates
RBI/2013-14/526 DGBA.CDD. No. 5342 /15.02.001/2013-14 March 21, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing DirectorHead Office, Government Accounts DepartmentState Bank of India/State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Travancore/Andhra Bank/Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank/ Indian Ove
RBI/2013-14/526 DGBA.CDD. No. 5342 /15.02.001/2013-14 March 21, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing DirectorHead Office, Government Accounts DepartmentState Bank of India/State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Travancore/Andhra Bank/Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank/ Indian Ove
Mar 05, 2014
Ensuring Reasonableness of Bank Charges and Charges Levied for Sending SMS Alerts by State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) /District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs)
RBI/2013-14/513 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No. 90 /07. 51.010 /2013-14 March 05, 2014 The Chairmen All State/ District Cooperative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Ensuring Reasonableness of Bank Charges and Charges Levied for Sending SMS Alerts by State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) /District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) Please refer to paragraph 37 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy Statements 2013-14 announced on October 29, 2013 (extract enclosed) on ‘Customer Service – Ch
RBI/2013-14/513 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No. 90 /07. 51.010 /2013-14 March 05, 2014 The Chairmen All State/ District Cooperative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Ensuring Reasonableness of Bank Charges and Charges Levied for Sending SMS Alerts by State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) /District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) Please refer to paragraph 37 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy Statements 2013-14 announced on October 29, 2013 (extract enclosed) on ‘Customer Service – Ch
Mar 04, 2014
Money Transfer Service Scheme - ‘Direct to Account’ facility
RBI/2013-14/511 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 110 March 4, 2014 To, All Authorised Persons, who are Indian Agents under Money Transfer Service Scheme Madam / Sir, Money Transfer Service Scheme – ‘Direct to Account’ facility Attention of Authorised Persons, who are Indian Agents under Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) is invited to Para 4.4 (e) Payment to Beneficiaries of Annex II - Section I of the A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 89 dated March 12, 2013 on Money Tr
RBI/2013-14/511 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 110 March 4, 2014 To, All Authorised Persons, who are Indian Agents under Money Transfer Service Scheme Madam / Sir, Money Transfer Service Scheme – ‘Direct to Account’ facility Attention of Authorised Persons, who are Indian Agents under Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) is invited to Para 4.4 (e) Payment to Beneficiaries of Annex II - Section I of the A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 89 dated March 12, 2013 on Money Tr
Mar 03, 2014
Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005
RBI/2013-14/509 DCM(Plg) No.G- 19/3880/10.27.00/2013-14 March 03, 2014 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial BanksPrimary(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-17/3231/10.27.00/2013-14 dated January 23, 2014 on the captioned subject which was followed by a Press Release on January 24, 2014 (copy enclosed). 2.
RBI/2013-14/509 DCM(Plg) No.G- 19/3880/10.27.00/2013-14 March 03, 2014 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial BanksPrimary(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-17/3231/10.27.00/2013-14 dated January 23, 2014 on the captioned subject which was followed by a Press Release on January 24, 2014 (copy enclosed). 2.
Mar 03, 2014
Alteration in the name of "Chinatrust Commercial Bank" to "CTBC Bank Co.,Ltd." in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2013-14/508 Ref.DBOD.No.Ret.BC/99/12.07.107/2013-14 February 28, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir Alteration in the name of "Chinatrust Commercial Bank"to "CTBC Bank Co.,Ltd." in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Chinatrust Commerical Bank” has been changed to "CTBC Bank Co., Ltd." in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBOD.IBD.No.10068/23.13.053/2013-14 date
RBI/2013-14/508 Ref.DBOD.No.Ret.BC/99/12.07.107/2013-14 February 28, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir Alteration in the name of "Chinatrust Commercial Bank"to "CTBC Bank Co.,Ltd." in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Chinatrust Commerical Bank” has been changed to "CTBC Bank Co., Ltd." in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBOD.IBD.No.10068/23.13.053/2013-14 date
Feb 11, 2014
Interest Rates on FCNR (B) Deposits
RBI/2013-14/489 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.NO.87/03.05.33/2013-14 February 11, 2014 All Regional Rural Banks/ State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Interest Rates on FCNR (B) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.63/03.05.33/2013-14 and RPCD.RCB.BC.Dir.No.69/07.51.014/2013-14@@NBSP@@ dated December 2, 2013 advising Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and State/Central Cooperative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) @@NBSP@@respectively that interest rate ceilings on FC
RBI/2013-14/489 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.NO.87/03.05.33/2013-14 February 11, 2014 All Regional Rural Banks/ State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Interest Rates on FCNR (B) Deposits Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.63/03.05.33/2013-14 and RPCD.RCB.BC.Dir.No.69/07.51.014/2013-14@@NBSP@@ dated December 2, 2013 advising Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and State/Central Cooperative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) @@NBSP@@respectively that interest rate ceilings on FC
Feb 11, 2014
Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits
RBI/2013-14/488 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.NO.85/03.05.33/2013-14 February 11, 2014 All Regional Rural Banks/ State/Central @@NBSP@@Cooperative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circulars RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.65/03.05.33/2013-14 and RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No.68/07.51.014/2013-14 dated December 2, 2013 advising Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and State/Central Cooperative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) that the freedo
RBI/2013-14/488 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.NO.85/03.05.33/2013-14 February 11, 2014 All Regional Rural Banks/ State/Central @@NBSP@@Cooperative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circulars RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.65/03.05.33/2013-14 and RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No.68/07.51.014/2013-14 dated December 2, 2013 advising Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and State/Central Cooperative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) that the freedo
Feb 07, 2014
Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits
RBI/2013-14/484 UBD.BPD.(PCB).Cir.No.47/13.01.000/2013-14 February 7, 2014 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD.(PCB) CIR.No.8/13.01.000/2013-14 dated September 3, 2013 allowing banks the freedom to offer interest rates on incremental NRE deposits with maturity of 3 years and above without any ceiling in ord
RBI/2013-14/484 UBD.BPD.(PCB).Cir.No.47/13.01.000/2013-14 February 7, 2014 The Chief Executive Officers All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD.(PCB) CIR.No.8/13.01.000/2013-14 dated September 3, 2013 allowing banks the freedom to offer interest rates on incremental NRE deposits with maturity of 3 years and above without any ceiling in ord
Feb 07, 2014
Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits
RBI/2013-14/483 UBD.BPD.AD.Cir.No.7/13.01.000/2013-14 February 7, 2014 The Chief Executive Officers All AD Category -1 UCBs Dear Sir/Madam, Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD.AD.Cir.No 2/13.01.000/2013-14 dated August 21, 2013 prescribing interest rate ceilings on FCNR (B) deposits for maturity period of one year to less than three years and three to five years, respectively. These instructions were valid upto November 30, 2013. Fu
RBI/2013-14/483 UBD.BPD.AD.Cir.No.7/13.01.000/2013-14 February 7, 2014 The Chief Executive Officers All AD Category -1 UCBs Dear Sir/Madam, Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD.AD.Cir.No 2/13.01.000/2013-14 dated August 21, 2013 prescribing interest rate ceilings on FCNR (B) deposits for maturity period of one year to less than three years and three to five years, respectively. These instructions were valid upto November 30, 2013. Fu
Feb 04, 2014
Alteration in the name of "Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd." to "Mizuho Bank Ltd." in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2013-14/480 Ref.DBOD.No.Ret.BC/ 94/12.07.108/2013-14 February 03, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir Alteration in the name of "Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd." to "Mizuho Bank Ltd." in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd." has been changed to "Mizuho Bank Ltd." in the Second@@NBSP@@ Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBOD.IBD.No.12056/23.13.078/2013-14
RBI/2013-14/480 Ref.DBOD.No.Ret.BC/ 94/12.07.108/2013-14 February 03, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir Alteration in the name of "Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd." to "Mizuho Bank Ltd." in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd." has been changed to "Mizuho Bank Ltd." in the Second@@NBSP@@ Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBOD.IBD.No.12056/23.13.078/2013-14
Jan 31, 2014
Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits
RBI/2013-14/476 DBOD.No.Dir.BC.90/13.03.00/2013-14 January 31, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circular DBOD.Dir.BC.71/13.03.00/2013-14 dated November 29, 2013 advising banks that the freedom to offer interest rates on incremental NRE deposits with maturity of 3 years and above without any ceiling in order to pass on the benefit of ex
RBI/2013-14/476 DBOD.No.Dir.BC.90/13.03.00/2013-14 January 31, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circular DBOD.Dir.BC.71/13.03.00/2013-14 dated November 29, 2013 advising banks that the freedom to offer interest rates on incremental NRE deposits with maturity of 3 years and above without any ceiling in order to pass on the benefit of ex
Jan 31, 2014
Interest Rates on FCNR (B) Deposits
RBI/2013-14/477 DBOD.No.Dir.BC.92/13.03.00/2013-14 January 31, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam Interest Rates on FCNR (B) Deposits Please refer to our circular DBOD.Dir.BC.73/13.03.00/ 2013-14 dated November 29, 2013 advising that interest rate ceilings on FCNR (B) deposits for maturity period of one year to less than three years and three to five years, respectively prescribed vide circular DBOD.Dir.BC.38/13.03.00/2013-14 dated Au
RBI/2013-14/477 DBOD.No.Dir.BC.92/13.03.00/2013-14 January 31, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam Interest Rates on FCNR (B) Deposits Please refer to our circular DBOD.Dir.BC.73/13.03.00/ 2013-14 dated November 29, 2013 advising that interest rate ceilings on FCNR (B) deposits for maturity period of one year to less than three years and three to five years, respectively prescribed vide circular DBOD.Dir.BC.38/13.03.00/2013-14 dated Au
Jan 22, 2014
NEFT - Customer Service and Charges - Adherence to Procedural Guidelines and Circulars
RBI/2013-14/457 DPSS.CO.EPPD No.1583/04.03.01/2013-14 January 21, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officerof member banks participating in NEFT Madam / Dear Sir, NEFT – Customer Service and Charges – Adherence to Procedural Guidelines and Circulars The National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) System, operational since November 2005 has seen an exponential growth in terms of volumes handled by the system, with a vast number of customers (indivi
RBI/2013-14/457 DPSS.CO.EPPD No.1583/04.03.01/2013-14 January 21, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officerof member banks participating in NEFT Madam / Dear Sir, NEFT – Customer Service and Charges – Adherence to Procedural Guidelines and Circulars The National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) System, operational since November 2005 has seen an exponential growth in terms of volumes handled by the system, with a vast number of customers (indivi
Jan 22, 2014
Ensuring Reasonableness of Bank Charges and Charges Levied for Sending SMS Alerts by Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RBI/2013-14/458A RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.78/03.05.33/2013-14 January 22, 2014 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Ensuring Reasonableness of Bank Charges and Charges Levied for Sending SMS Alerts by Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Please refer to paragraph 37 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy Statements 2013-14 announced on October 29, 2013 (extract enclosed) on ‘Customer Service – Charges Levied by Banks for sending SMS alerts’. Regional Rural B
RBI/2013-14/458A RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.78/03.05.33/2013-14 January 22, 2014 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Ensuring Reasonableness of Bank Charges and Charges Levied for Sending SMS Alerts by Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Please refer to paragraph 37 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy Statements 2013-14 announced on October 29, 2013 (extract enclosed) on ‘Customer Service – Charges Levied by Banks for sending SMS alerts’. Regional Rural B
Jan 20, 2014
Lending against Gold Jewellery
RBI/2013-14/453 DBOD.BP.BC.No.86 /21.01.023 /2013-14 January 20, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Lending against Gold Jewellery Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.BC.138/21.01.023/94 dated November 22, 1994 on ‘Advances against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery for the purpose of Medical Expenses and Meeting Unforeseen Liabilities’, wherein banks were advised that while granting advances against gold ornaments and jewellery, they should obs
RBI/2013-14/453 DBOD.BP.BC.No.86 /21.01.023 /2013-14 January 20, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Lending against Gold Jewellery Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.BC.138/21.01.023/94 dated November 22, 1994 on ‘Advances against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery for the purpose of Medical Expenses and Meeting Unforeseen Liabilities’, wherein banks were advised that while granting advances against gold ornaments and jewellery, they should obs
Jan 20, 2014
Facilities for Persons Resident outside India - Clarification
RBI/2013-14/454 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.96 January 20, 2014 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Facilities for Persons Resident outside India – Clarification Attention of Authorized Dealers Category – I (AD Category- I) banks is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2000 dated May 3, 2000 [Notification No. FEMA/25/RB-2000] and A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.45 dated October 22, 2012 in
RBI/2013-14/454 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.96 January 20, 2014 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Facilities for Persons Resident outside India – Clarification Attention of Authorized Dealers Category – I (AD Category- I) banks is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2000 dated May 3, 2000 [Notification No. FEMA/25/RB-2000] and A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.45 dated October 22, 2012 in
Jan 16, 2014
Distribution of Banknotes & Coins - Review of Incentives & Penalties
RBI/2013-14/450DCM (CC) No.G-16/03.39.01/2013-14 January 13, 2014 The Chairman & Managing Directors/ Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs, UCBs, State Cooperative Bank & District Central Cooperative Banks) Dear Sir / Madam, Distribution of Banknotes & Coins – Review of Incentives & Penalties Please refer to Sl No.4 of our Circular DCM (CC) No.G-10/03.39.01/2013-14 dated August 12, 2013, whereby we had extended the sch
RBI/2013-14/450DCM (CC) No.G-16/03.39.01/2013-14 January 13, 2014 The Chairman & Managing Directors/ Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs, UCBs, State Cooperative Bank & District Central Cooperative Banks) Dear Sir / Madam, Distribution of Banknotes & Coins – Review of Incentives & Penalties Please refer to Sl No.4 of our Circular DCM (CC) No.G-10/03.39.01/2013-14 dated August 12, 2013, whereby we had extended the sch
Jan 13, 2014
Legal Guardianship Certificates Issued under the Mental Health Act, 1987and National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999
RBI/2013-14/444 DBOD.No.Leg.BC.84/09.07.005/2013-14 January 13, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Legal Guardianship Certificates Issued under the Mental Health Act, 1987and National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.51/09.07.005/2007-08 dated November 19, 2007 wherein banks were advised, inter alia, to rely
RBI/2013-14/444 DBOD.No.Leg.BC.84/09.07.005/2013-14 January 13, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Legal Guardianship Certificates Issued under the Mental Health Act, 1987and National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.51/09.07.005/2007-08 dated November 19, 2007 wherein banks were advised, inter alia, to rely
Jan 10, 2014
Alteration in the name of "Development Credit Bank Limited" to "DCB Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2013-14/442 Ref.DBOD.No.Ret.BC /83/12.06.097/2013-14 January 10, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir Alteration in the name of "Development Credit Bank Limited" to "DCB Bank Limited " in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of "Development Credit Bank Limited” has been changed to "DCB Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 w.e.f. October 24, 2013 vide Notification DBOD.PSBD
RBI/2013-14/442 Ref.DBOD.No.Ret.BC /83/12.06.097/2013-14 January 10, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir Alteration in the name of "Development Credit Bank Limited" to "DCB Bank Limited " in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of "Development Credit Bank Limited” has been changed to "DCB Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 w.e.f. October 24, 2013 vide Notification DBOD.PSBD
Jan 09, 2014
Resident Bank account maintained by residents in India - Joint holder - liberalization
RBI/2013-2014/437 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 87 January 9, 2014 To All Banks Authorised to deal in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sir, Resident Bank account maintained by residents in India – Joint holder – liberalization Attention of Authorised Dealer (AD) banks is invited to A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.12 dated September 15, 2011 in terms of which individuals resident in India were permitted to include non-resident close relative(s) (relatives as defined in Section 6 o
RBI/2013-2014/437 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 87 January 9, 2014 To All Banks Authorised to deal in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sir, Resident Bank account maintained by residents in India – Joint holder – liberalization Attention of Authorised Dealer (AD) banks is invited to A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.12 dated September 15, 2011 in terms of which individuals resident in India were permitted to include non-resident close relative(s) (relatives as defined in Section 6 o
Jan 08, 2014
Lending Against Security of Single Product - Gold Jewellery
RBI/2013-14/435 DNBS.CC.PD.No. 365/03.10.01/2013-14 January 08, 2014 To All NBFCs (excluding PDs) Dear Sirs, Lending Against Security of Single Product – Gold Jewellery Please refer to circular DNBS.CC.PD.No.356/03.10.01/2013-14 dated September 16, 2013 (‘the circular’) issued in line with the recommendations of the Working Group to Study the Issues Related to Gold Imports and Gold Loan NBFCs in India (K U B Rao Working Group). Reference is also drawn to circular DNBS
RBI/2013-14/435 DNBS.CC.PD.No. 365/03.10.01/2013-14 January 08, 2014 To All NBFCs (excluding PDs) Dear Sirs, Lending Against Security of Single Product – Gold Jewellery Please refer to circular DNBS.CC.PD.No.356/03.10.01/2013-14 dated September 16, 2013 (‘the circular’) issued in line with the recommendations of the Working Group to Study the Issues Related to Gold Imports and Gold Loan NBFCs in India (K U B Rao Working Group). Reference is also drawn to circular DNBS
Dec 30, 2013
Extension of banking hours in the designated branches, e-payment deadline and acceptance of payment of VCES dues
RBI/2013-14/420 DGBA.GAD.No.H - 3800/42.07.001/2013-14 December 30, 2013 All Agency Banks (authorised to handle CBEC business) Dear Sir/ Madam, Extension of banking hours in the designated branches, e-payment deadline and acceptance of payment of VCES dues The Department of Financial Services, GOI has requested us to facilitate payment of tax under Service Tax Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme, 2013. In this connection, we request that following action may be
RBI/2013-14/420 DGBA.GAD.No.H - 3800/42.07.001/2013-14 December 30, 2013 All Agency Banks (authorised to handle CBEC business) Dear Sir/ Madam, Extension of banking hours in the designated branches, e-payment deadline and acceptance of payment of VCES dues The Department of Financial Services, GOI has requested us to facilitate payment of tax under Service Tax Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme, 2013. In this connection, we request that following action may be
Dec 30, 2013
Inflation Indexed National Savings Securities- Cumulative, 2013
RBI/2013-14/418 DGBA.CDD.No.3798/13.01.999/2013-2014 December 30, 2013 The Chairman & Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India & Associate Banks All Nationalised Banks ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd, Axis Bank Ltd., and Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd (SHCIL). Dear Sir/Madam, Inflation Indexed National Savings Securities- Cumulative, 2013 Please refer to our Circular DGBA.CDD.No. 3688/13.01.999/2013-2014 dated D
RBI/2013-14/418 DGBA.CDD.No.3798/13.01.999/2013-2014 December 30, 2013 The Chairman & Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India & Associate Banks All Nationalised Banks ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd, Axis Bank Ltd., and Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd (SHCIL). Dear Sir/Madam, Inflation Indexed National Savings Securities- Cumulative, 2013 Please refer to our Circular DGBA.CDD.No. 3688/13.01.999/2013-2014 dated D
Dec 24, 2013
Borrowing and Lending in Rupees - Investments by persons resident outside India in the tax free, secured, redeemable, non-convertible bonds
RBI/2013-14/416 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.81 December 24, 2013 To All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks Madam / Dear Sir Borrowing and Lending in Rupees - Investments by persons resident outside India in the tax free, secured, redeemable, non-convertible bonds Attention of Authorized Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to the Regulation No. 6 (2) of Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending in Rupees) Regulations, 2000 (Notification
RBI/2013-14/416 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.81 December 24, 2013 To All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks Madam / Dear Sir Borrowing and Lending in Rupees - Investments by persons resident outside India in the tax free, secured, redeemable, non-convertible bonds Attention of Authorized Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to the Regulation No. 6 (2) of Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending in Rupees) Regulations, 2000 (Notification
Dec 23, 2013
Special Deposit Scheme 1975 - Payment of interest for the calendar year 2013
RBI/2013-14/415 DGBA.CDD. No.3622/15.01.001/2013-14 December 18, 2013 The Chairman & Managing Director Head Office Government Accounts Department State Bank of India / State Bank of Patiala State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur /State Bank of Travancore State Bank of Hyderabad / State Bank of Mysore Allahabad Bank / Bank of Baroda / Bank of India / Bank of Maharashtra/ Canara Bank / Central Bank of India / Corporation Bank / Dena Bank / Indian Bank/ Indian Overseas B
RBI/2013-14/415 DGBA.CDD. No.3622/15.01.001/2013-14 December 18, 2013 The Chairman & Managing Director Head Office Government Accounts Department State Bank of India / State Bank of Patiala State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur /State Bank of Travancore State Bank of Hyderabad / State Bank of Mysore Allahabad Bank / Bank of Baroda / Bank of India / Bank of Maharashtra/ Canara Bank / Central Bank of India / Corporation Bank / Dena Bank / Indian Bank/ Indian Overseas B
Dec 19, 2013
Inflation Indexed National Savings Securities- Cumulative, 2013
RBI 2013-14/411 DGBA.CDD.No. 3688/13.01.999/2013-2014 December 19, 2013 The Chairman & Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department)State Bank of India & Associate Banks All Nationalised Banks ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd, Axis Bank Ltd., andStock Holding Corporation of India Ltd (SHCIL). Dear Sir/Madam, Inflation Indexed National Savings Securities- Cumulative, 2013 It has been decided by the Government of India, as per their Notification F
RBI 2013-14/411 DGBA.CDD.No. 3688/13.01.999/2013-2014 December 19, 2013 The Chairman & Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department)State Bank of India & Associate Banks All Nationalised Banks ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd, Axis Bank Ltd., andStock Holding Corporation of India Ltd (SHCIL). Dear Sir/Madam, Inflation Indexed National Savings Securities- Cumulative, 2013 It has been decided by the Government of India, as per their Notification F
Dec 06, 2013
Charges Levied by Banks for Sending SMS Alerts
RBI/2013-14/403 UBD.CO.BPD.(PCB).Cir.No.42/12.05.001/2013-14 December 6, 2013 To, The Chief Executive Officer All (Primary) Urban Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Charges Levied by Banks for Sending SMS Alerts Please refer to paragraph 37 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 announced on October 29, 2013 (extract enclosed) on 'Customer Service- Charges Levied by Banks for Sending SMS Alerts'. 2.In this connection, a reference is also i
RBI/2013-14/403 UBD.CO.BPD.(PCB).Cir.No.42/12.05.001/2013-14 December 6, 2013 To, The Chief Executive Officer All (Primary) Urban Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Charges Levied by Banks for Sending SMS Alerts Please refer to paragraph 37 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 announced on October 29, 2013 (extract enclosed) on 'Customer Service- Charges Levied by Banks for Sending SMS Alerts'. 2.In this connection, a reference is also i
Dec 02, 2013
Revised General Credit Card (GCC) Scheme
RBI/2013-14/389 RPCD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.61/06.02.31/2013-14 December 2, 2013 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam Revised General Credit Card (GCC) Scheme Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.59/03.05.33(F)/2005-06 dated December 27, 2005 and circular no. RPCD.CO.Plan.BC.No.66/04.09.01/2007-08 dated May 06, 2008 on the General Credit Card (GCC) Scheme. 2. Du
RBI/2013-14/389 RPCD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.61/06.02.31/2013-14 December 2, 2013 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam Revised General Credit Card (GCC) Scheme Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.59/03.05.33(F)/2005-06 dated December 27, 2005 and circular no. RPCD.CO.Plan.BC.No.66/04.09.01/2007-08 dated May 06, 2008 on the General Credit Card (GCC) Scheme. 2. Du
Nov 29, 2013
Periodicity of Payment of Interest on Rupee Savings/Term Deposits
RBI/2013-14/385 DBOD.No.Dir.BC. 69/13.03.00/2013-14 November 29, 2013 To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Periodicity of Payment of Interest on Rupee Savings/Term Deposits Please refer to paragraph 23 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2013-14 announced on October 29, 2013 (extract enclosed) on periodicity of payment of interest on savings and term deposits. 2. In this connection, a reference is also invited to paragraph 2
RBI/2013-14/385 DBOD.No.Dir.BC. 69/13.03.00/2013-14 November 29, 2013 To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Periodicity of Payment of Interest on Rupee Savings/Term Deposits Please refer to paragraph 23 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2013-14 announced on October 29, 2013 (extract enclosed) on periodicity of payment of interest on savings and term deposits. 2. In this connection, a reference is also invited to paragraph 2
Nov 29, 2013
Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits
RBI/2013-14/387 DBOD. No. Dir. BC.71/13.03.00/ 2013-14 November 29, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circular DBOD. Dir. BC. 40/13.03.00/2013-14 dated August 14, 2013 allowing banks the freedom to offer interest rates on incremental NRE deposits with maturity of 3 years and above without any ceiling in order to pass on the benefit of e
RBI/2013-14/387 DBOD. No. Dir. BC.71/13.03.00/ 2013-14 November 29, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam Deregulation of Interest Rates on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circular DBOD. Dir. BC. 40/13.03.00/2013-14 dated August 14, 2013 allowing banks the freedom to offer interest rates on incremental NRE deposits with maturity of 3 years and above without any ceiling in order to pass on the benefit of e
Nov 29, 2013
Interest Rates on FCNR (B) Deposits
RBI/2013-14/388 DBOD. No.Dir.BC.73/13.03.00/2013-14 November 29, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Interest Rates on FCNR (B) Deposits Please refer to our circular DBOD. Dir. BC. 38/13.03.00/2013-14 dated August 14, 2013 advising interest rate ceilings on FCNR (B) deposits for maturity period of one year to less than three years and three to five years, respectively. In terms of para 4 thereof, these instructions are valid up to Novem
RBI/2013-14/388 DBOD. No.Dir.BC.73/13.03.00/2013-14 November 29, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Interest Rates on FCNR (B) Deposits Please refer to our circular DBOD. Dir. BC. 38/13.03.00/2013-14 dated August 14, 2013 advising interest rate ceilings on FCNR (B) deposits for maturity period of one year to less than three years and three to five years, respectively. In terms of para 4 thereof, these instructions are valid up to Novem
Nov 26, 2013
Charges Levied by Banks for Sending SMS Alerts
RBI/2013-14/381 DBOD. No. Dir. BC. 67/13.10.00/2013-14 November 26, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam Charges Levied by Banks for Sending SMS Alerts Please refer to paragraph 37 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 announced on October 29, 2013 (extract enclosed) on ‘Customer Service- Charges Levied by Banks for Sending SMS Alerts’. 2. In this connection, a reference is also invited to our circular DBOD.
RBI/2013-14/381 DBOD. No. Dir. BC. 67/13.10.00/2013-14 November 26, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam Charges Levied by Banks for Sending SMS Alerts Please refer to paragraph 37 of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 announced on October 29, 2013 (extract enclosed) on ‘Customer Service- Charges Levied by Banks for Sending SMS Alerts’. 2. In this connection, a reference is also invited to our circular DBOD.
Oct 29, 2013
StCBs\CCBs - Settlement of Claims in respect of Missing Persons in Uttarakhand Disaster
RBI/2013-14/347 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No. 49/07.51.014/2013-14 October 29, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Settlement of Claims in respect of Missing Persons in Uttarakhand Disaster In the aftermath of Uttarakhand Natural Disaster during June 14-20, 2013 the Office of the Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has devised a procedure for Registration of Death of Missing persons in Natural C
RBI/2013-14/347 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No. 49/07.51.014/2013-14 October 29, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Settlement of Claims in respect of Missing Persons in Uttarakhand Disaster In the aftermath of Uttarakhand Natural Disaster during June 14-20, 2013 the Office of the Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has devised a procedure for Registration of Death of Missing persons in Natural C
Oct 07, 2013
StCBs - CCBs - Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in banks - Treatment of certain savings bank accounts opened for credit of Scholarship amounts and credit of Direct Benefit Transfer under Government Schemes
RBI/2013-14/313 RPCD.RCB.BC.No. 42/07.51.014/2013-14 October 7, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in banks – Treatment of certain savings bank accounts opened for credit of Scholarship amounts and credit of Direct Benefit Transfer under Government Schemes Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 89/07.38.012008-09 dated February 18, 2009 on unclaimed deposits / inoperative a
RBI/2013-14/313 RPCD.RCB.BC.No. 42/07.51.014/2013-14 October 7, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in banks – Treatment of certain savings bank accounts opened for credit of Scholarship amounts and credit of Direct Benefit Transfer under Government Schemes Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 89/07.38.012008-09 dated February 18, 2009 on unclaimed deposits / inoperative a
Sep 19, 2013
RRBs/StCBs/CCBs - Foreign students studying in India - KYC procedure for opening of bank accounts
RBI/2013-14/272 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No. 37/07.51.018/2013-14 September 18, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Foreign students studying in India – KYC procedure for opening of bank accounts It has been represented to us that foreign students arriving in India are facing difficulties in complying with the Know Your Customer (KYC) norms while opening a bank account due to non-availability of any proo
RBI/2013-14/272 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No. 37/07.51.018/2013-14 September 18, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Foreign students studying in India – KYC procedure for opening of bank accounts It has been represented to us that foreign students arriving in India are facing difficulties in complying with the Know Your Customer (KYC) norms while opening a bank account due to non-availability of any proo
Sep 17, 2013
Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services - Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) - FAQs
RBI/2013-14/264 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No. 36/07.51.018/2013-14 September 17, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services – Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) – FAQs Please refer to Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.24/07.38.01/2012-13 dated August 22, 2012 on Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) wherein banks have been advised to offer ‘Basic Savings
RBI/2013-14/264 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No. 36/07.51.018/2013-14 September 17, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services – Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) – FAQs Please refer to Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.24/07.38.01/2012-13 dated August 22, 2012 on Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) wherein banks have been advised to offer ‘Basic Savings
Sep 16, 2013
RRBs/StCBs/CCBs-KYC Norm/Anti-Money Laundering Standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism/Obligation of banks under PMLA, 2002 - Information sought by banks from customers
RBI/2013-14/261 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No. 31/07.51.018/2013-14 September 16, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) Norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Obligation of banks under PMLA, 2002 – Information sought by banks from customers Please refer to our circulars RPCD.No.RRB.BC.81/03.05.33(E)/2004-05 and RPCD.AML.BC.No.80/07.40.00/2
RBI/2013-14/261 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.BC.No. 31/07.51.018/2013-14 September 16, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) Norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Obligation of banks under PMLA, 2002 – Information sought by banks from customers Please refer to our circulars RPCD.No.RRB.BC.81/03.05.33(E)/2004-05 and RPCD.AML.BC.No.80/07.40.00/2
Sep 11, 2013
StCBs/CCBs - Settlement of Claims of Deceased Depositor - Simplification of Procedure - Placing of Claim Forms on Bank’s Website
RBI/2013-14/248 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No. 30/07.51.014/2013-14 September 10, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Settlement of Claims of Deceased Depositor – Simplification of Procedure – Placing of claim forms on bank’s website Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.12/07.38.01/2005-06 dated July 12, 2005 wherein simplified procedure has been specified for settlement of claims of deceased depositors. We have been receivi
RBI/2013-14/248 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No. 30/07.51.014/2013-14 September 10, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Settlement of Claims of Deceased Depositor – Simplification of Procedure – Placing of claim forms on bank’s website Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.12/07.38.01/2005-06 dated July 12, 2005 wherein simplified procedure has been specified for settlement of claims of deceased depositors. We have been receivi
Sep 03, 2013
Disclosure of customer complaints and unreconciled balances on account of ATM transactions
RBI/2013-14/218 DBOD.BP.BC.No. 49/21.04.018/2013-14 September 3, 2013 The Chairman and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of all Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir Disclosure of customer complaints and unreconciled balances on account of ATM transactions Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg BC.60/09.07.005/2006-07 dated February 22, 2007 on Analysis and Disclosure- Disclosure of Complaints / Unimplemented Awards of Banking Ombudsmen
RBI/2013-14/218 DBOD.BP.BC.No. 49/21.04.018/2013-14 September 3, 2013 The Chairman and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of all Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir Disclosure of customer complaints and unreconciled balances on account of ATM transactions Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg BC.60/09.07.005/2006-07 dated February 22, 2007 on Analysis and Disclosure- Disclosure of Complaints / Unimplemented Awards of Banking Ombudsmen
Sep 03, 2013
Settlement of Claims of Deceased Depositor - Simplification of Procedure - Placing of claim forms on bank’s website
RBI/2013-14/214 DBOD.No.Leg.BC.48/09.07.005/2013-14 September 03, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Settlement of Claims of Deceased Depositor – Simplification of Procedure – Placing of claim forms on bank’s website Please refer to circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.95 /09.07.005/2004-05 dated June 09, 2005 wherein simplified procedure has been specified for settlement of claims of deceased depositors. We have been receiving feedback from public
RBI/2013-14/214 DBOD.No.Leg.BC.48/09.07.005/2013-14 September 03, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Settlement of Claims of Deceased Depositor – Simplification of Procedure – Placing of claim forms on bank’s website Please refer to circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.95 /09.07.005/2004-05 dated June 09, 2005 wherein simplified procedure has been specified for settlement of claims of deceased depositors. We have been receiving feedback from public
Sep 03, 2013
KYC Norms/AML Standards/Combating Financing of Terrorism/Obligation of Banks under PMLA, 2002 - Information sought by Banks from Customers
RBI/2013-14/213 DBOD. AML.BC. No. 50/14.01.001/2013-14 September 3, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)/ Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) Norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Obligation of banks under PMLA, 2002 – Information sought by banks from customers Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.AML.BC. No. 24/14.01.001/2013
RBI/2013-14/213 DBOD. AML.BC. No. 50/14.01.001/2013-14 September 3, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)/ Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) Norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/Obligation of banks under PMLA, 2002 – Information sought by banks from customers Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.AML.BC. No. 24/14.01.001/2013
Sep 02, 2013
Financial Inclusion by Extension of banking Services- Use of Business Correspondents for distribution of Banknotes and Coins- Alternative Avenues
RBI/2013-2014/212 DBOD.NO. BAPD.BC.46 /22.01.009/2013-14 September 02, 2013 The Chairmen and CEOs @@NBSP@@(All Scheduled Commercial Banks including @@NBSP@@Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion by Extension of banking Services- Use of Business Correspondents for distribution of Banknotes and Coins- Alternative Avenues Please refer to Para 110 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 announced on May 03, 2013 (extract enclosed). 2. In
RBI/2013-2014/212 DBOD.NO. BAPD.BC.46 /22.01.009/2013-14 September 02, 2013 The Chairmen and CEOs @@NBSP@@(All Scheduled Commercial Banks including @@NBSP@@Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion by Extension of banking Services- Use of Business Correspondents for distribution of Banknotes and Coins- Alternative Avenues Please refer to Para 110 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 announced on May 03, 2013 (extract enclosed). 2. In
Aug 30, 2013
8% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2003 - Premature Encashment
RBI/2013-14/206 DGBA.CDD. No. 1448/13.01.299/2013-14 August 30, 2013 The Chairman / Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India and Associates All Nationalized Banks (Excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank) Axis Bank Ltd./ICICI Bank Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd./ Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. (SHCIL) Dear Sir/Madam, 8% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2003 - Premature Encashment The captioned bonds, issued with effect from Apri
RBI/2013-14/206 DGBA.CDD. No. 1448/13.01.299/2013-14 August 30, 2013 The Chairman / Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India and Associates All Nationalized Banks (Excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank) Axis Bank Ltd./ICICI Bank Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd./ Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. (SHCIL) Dear Sir/Madam, 8% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2003 - Premature Encashment The captioned bonds, issued with effect from Apri
Aug 01, 2013
ATM transactions - Enhancement of customer service
RBI/2013-14/171DPSS. CO.PD.No. 289/02.10.002/2013-2014 August 1, 2013 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, ATM transactions – Enhancement of customer service The Reserve Bank of India has, over a period of time, issued a number of instructions to banks regarding enhancement of customer serv
RBI/2013-14/171DPSS. CO.PD.No. 289/02.10.002/2013-2014 August 1, 2013 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, ATM transactions – Enhancement of customer service The Reserve Bank of India has, over a period of time, issued a number of instructions to banks regarding enhancement of customer serv
May 07, 2013
Delay in re-presentation of technical return cheques and levy of charges for such returns
RBI/2012-13/493 DPSS.CO.CHD.No. 2030/03.06.01/2012-2013 May 7, 2013 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /Local Area BanksUrban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Delay in re-presentation of technical return cheques and levy of charges for such returns As you are aware, banks are expected to indicate the timeline for realisation of lo
RBI/2012-13/493 DPSS.CO.CHD.No. 2030/03.06.01/2012-2013 May 7, 2013 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /Local Area BanksUrban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Delay in re-presentation of technical return cheques and levy of charges for such returns As you are aware, banks are expected to indicate the timeline for realisation of lo
Mar 28, 2013
Public Provident Fund Scheme, 1968 (PPF, 1968) and Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, 2004 (SCSS, 2004) - Revision of interest rates
RBI/2012-13/458 DGBA.CDD. No. H- 5603 /15.02.001/2012-13 March 28, 2013 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing DirectorHead Office, Government Accounts DepartmentState Bank of India/State Bank of Patiala/State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur / State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ Andhra Bank/ Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank/Indi
RBI/2012-13/458 DGBA.CDD. No. H- 5603 /15.02.001/2012-13 March 28, 2013 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing DirectorHead Office, Government Accounts DepartmentState Bank of India/State Bank of Patiala/State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur / State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ Andhra Bank/ Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank/Indi
Jan 31, 2013
Financial Literacy Material
RBI/2012-13/408 RPCD.FLC.No.7641/12.01.018/2012-13 January 31, 2013 To Chairman/CMDs of Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir Financial Literacy Material Please refer to our circular RPCD.FLC.No.12452/12.01.018/2011-12 dated June 6, 2012 regarding revised guidelines on the Financial Literacy Centres (FLC), in terms of which it was advised that FLCs and all the rural branches of scheduled commercial banks should scale up financial literacy efforts throug
RBI/2012-13/408 RPCD.FLC.No.7641/12.01.018/2012-13 January 31, 2013 To Chairman/CMDs of Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir Financial Literacy Material Please refer to our circular RPCD.FLC.No.12452/12.01.018/2011-12 dated June 6, 2012 regarding revised guidelines on the Financial Literacy Centres (FLC), in terms of which it was advised that FLCs and all the rural branches of scheduled commercial banks should scale up financial literacy efforts throug
Dec 14, 2012
RRBs - Conversion of Term Deposits, Daily Deposits or Recurring Deposits for Reinvestment in Term Deposits
RBI /2012-13/334 RPCD.RRB.BC.No.52/03.05.33/2012-13 December 14, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam Conversion of Term Deposits, Daily Deposits or Recurring Deposits for Reinvestment in Term Deposits by Regional Rural Banks As per extant instructions on Interest Rates on Deposits, RRBs on request from the depositor, should allow closure of a term deposit, a deposit in the form of daily deposit or recurring deposit, to enable the depositor to immediately rein
RBI /2012-13/334 RPCD.RRB.BC.No.52/03.05.33/2012-13 December 14, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam Conversion of Term Deposits, Daily Deposits or Recurring Deposits for Reinvestment in Term Deposits by Regional Rural Banks As per extant instructions on Interest Rates on Deposits, RRBs on request from the depositor, should allow closure of a term deposit, a deposit in the form of daily deposit or recurring deposit, to enable the depositor to immediately rein
Nov 06, 2012
NEFT System - RRBs
RBI/2012-13/282 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No. 41/03.05.33/2012-13 November 1, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, NEFT System As you are aware, National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) is a nation-wide payment system facilitating one-to-one funds transfer, from any bank branch to an account with any other bank branch in the country participating in the NEFT network, either on the same day or the next working day. Even individuals who do not have a bank account ('walk-in-cus
RBI/2012-13/282 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No. 41/03.05.33/2012-13 November 1, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, NEFT System As you are aware, National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) is a nation-wide payment system facilitating one-to-one funds transfer, from any bank branch to an account with any other bank branch in the country participating in the NEFT network, either on the same day or the next working day. Even individuals who do not have a bank account ('walk-in-cus
Oct 12, 2012
NEFT - Requirement of IFSC in transactions
RBI/2012-13/244 DPSS (CO) EPPD No. 622/04.03.01/2012-13 October 12, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in NEFT Madam / Dear Sir, National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) – Requirement of Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) in transactions NEFT system provides for an efficient, affordable, safe mode of funds transfer in near real time. The growth in volume and value of transactions processed under the NEFT i
RBI/2012-13/244 DPSS (CO) EPPD No. 622/04.03.01/2012-13 October 12, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in NEFT Madam / Dear Sir, National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) – Requirement of Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) in transactions NEFT system provides for an efficient, affordable, safe mode of funds transfer in near real time. The growth in volume and value of transactions processed under the NEFT i
Oct 12, 2012
Banking facilities to visually challenged / persons with disabilities
RBI/2012-13/249 RPCD. No. RRB.BC. 35/03.05.90/2012-13 October 11, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Banking facilities to visually challenged / persons with disabilities Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.13/03.05.33/2008-09 dated July 23, 2008 on the captioned subject advising that all banking facilities such as cheque book facility including third party cheques, ATM facility, Net banking facility, locker facility, retail loans, credit cards etc., a
RBI/2012-13/249 RPCD. No. RRB.BC. 35/03.05.90/2012-13 October 11, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Banking facilities to visually challenged / persons with disabilities Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.13/03.05.33/2008-09 dated July 23, 2008 on the captioned subject advising that all banking facilities such as cheque book facility including third party cheques, ATM facility, Net banking facility, locker facility, retail loans, credit cards etc., a
Sep 05, 2012
Banking facilities to visually challenged / persons with disabilities
RBI /2012-13/191 DBOD.No. Leg.BC. 38/09.07.005/2012-13 September 5, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Banking facilities to visually challenged / persons with disabilities Please refer to our Circular DBOD. No. Leg BC. 91 /09.07.005/2007-08 dated June 4, 2008 on the captioned subject advising that all banking facilities such as cheque book facility including third party cheques, ATM facility, Net banking facility, locker facility, retail lo
RBI /2012-13/191 DBOD.No. Leg.BC. 38/09.07.005/2012-13 September 5, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Banking facilities to visually challenged / persons with disabilities Please refer to our Circular DBOD. No. Leg BC. 91 /09.07.005/2007-08 dated June 4, 2008 on the captioned subject advising that all banking facilities such as cheque book facility including third party cheques, ATM facility, Net banking facility, locker facility, retail lo
Sep 03, 2012
Standardisation and Enhancement of Security Features in Cheque Forms-Migrating to CTS 2010 standards
RBI/2012-13/190 DPSS.CO.CHD.No. 399/04.07.05/2012-13 September 3, 2012 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/Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir Standardisation and Enhancement of Security Features in Cheque Forms - Migrating to CTS 2010 standards A reference is invited to our circular DPSS.CO.CHD.No./1112/04.07
RBI/2012-13/190 DPSS.CO.CHD.No. 399/04.07.05/2012-13 September 3, 2012 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/Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir Standardisation and Enhancement of Security Features in Cheque Forms - Migrating to CTS 2010 standards A reference is invited to our circular DPSS.CO.CHD.No./1112/04.07
Aug 24, 2012
RRB/StCB/DCCB - Repayment of Term/Fixed Deposits with 'Either or Survivor' or 'Former or Survivor' Mandate
RBI/2012-13/176 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.25/03.05.33/2012-13 August 23, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Repayment of Term/Fixed Deposits with 'Either or Survivor' or 'Former or Survivor' Mandate It has come to our notice that some Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) / State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/DCCBs) insist on the signatures of both the depositors to allow repayment of money in fixed/term deposits, though the depos
RBI/2012-13/176 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.25/03.05.33/2012-13 August 23, 2012 All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Repayment of Term/Fixed Deposits with 'Either or Survivor' or 'Former or Survivor' Mandate It has come to our notice that some Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) / State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/DCCBs) insist on the signatures of both the depositors to allow repayment of money in fixed/term deposits, though the depos
Aug 22, 2012
Financial Inclusion - access to banking Services - Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account
RBI/2012-13/172 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.24/07.38.01/2012-13 August 22, 2012 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks/ State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion – access to banking Services – Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account Please refer to paragraphs 88 and 89 of Monetary Policy Statement for the year 2012-13 announced on April 17, 2012. 2. Regional Rural Banks and State and Central Co-operative Banks were advised in December 2005 to ma
RBI/2012-13/172 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC.No.24/07.38.01/2012-13 August 22, 2012 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks/ State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion – access to banking Services – Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account Please refer to paragraphs 88 and 89 of Monetary Policy Statement for the year 2012-13 announced on April 17, 2012. 2. Regional Rural Banks and State and Central Co-operative Banks were advised in December 2005 to ma
Aug 17, 2012
Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services - Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account
RBI/2012-13/169 UBD.BPD.Cir.No. 5/13.01.000//2012-13 August 17, 2012 The Chief Executive OfficerAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services – Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account Please refer to paragraphs 88 and 89 of Monetary Policy Statement for the year 2012-13 announced on April 17, 2012. 2. The Urban Co-operative Banks were advised in November 2005 to make available a basic banking 'no-frills' account eith
RBI/2012-13/169 UBD.BPD.Cir.No. 5/13.01.000//2012-13 August 17, 2012 The Chief Executive OfficerAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services – Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account Please refer to paragraphs 88 and 89 of Monetary Policy Statement for the year 2012-13 announced on April 17, 2012. 2. The Urban Co-operative Banks were advised in November 2005 to make available a basic banking 'no-frills' account eith
Aug 16, 2012
Premature Repayment of Term/Fixed Deposits in banks with “Either or Survivor” or “Former or Survivor” mandate - Clarification
RBI/2012-13/168 DBOD No. Leg. BC. 37/09.07.005/2012-13 August 16, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Premature Repayment of Term/Fixed Deposits in banks with “Either or Survivor” or “Former or Survivor” mandate – Clarification Please refer to para 4 of our circular DBOD No. Leg BC 46 /09.07.005/2011-12 dated November 4, 2011 whereby we had advised that in case joint depositors of term/fixed deposits with “Either or Survivor” or “Former or Su
RBI/2012-13/168 DBOD No. Leg. BC. 37/09.07.005/2012-13 August 16, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Premature Repayment of Term/Fixed Deposits in banks with “Either or Survivor” or “Former or Survivor” mandate – Clarification Please refer to para 4 of our circular DBOD No. Leg BC 46 /09.07.005/2011-12 dated November 4, 2011 whereby we had advised that in case joint depositors of term/fixed deposits with “Either or Survivor” or “Former or Su
Aug 13, 2012
Stipulation of compensation for delay in Clearance of Local Cheques
RBI/2012-13/165 DPSS.CO.CHD.No.284/03.06.03/2012-13 August 13, 2012 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 Madam / Dear Sir Stipulation of compensation for delay in Clearance of Local Cheques As you may be aware, banks are required to specify the time line for realisation of local and outstation cheques in thei
RBI/2012-13/165 DPSS.CO.CHD.No.284/03.06.03/2012-13 August 13, 2012 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 Madam / Dear Sir Stipulation of compensation for delay in Clearance of Local Cheques As you may be aware, banks are required to specify the time line for realisation of local and outstation cheques in thei
Aug 10, 2012
Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services - Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account
RBI/2012-13/164 DBOD.No. Leg. BC.35/09.07.005/2012-13 August 10, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services – Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account Please refer to paragraphs 88 and 89 of Monetary Policy Statement for the year 2012-13 announced on April 17, 2012. 2. Banks were advised in November 2005 to make available a basic banking 'no-frills' account either with 'nil' or very low minimum balance as w
RBI/2012-13/164 DBOD.No. Leg. BC.35/09.07.005/2012-13 August 10, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services – Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account Please refer to paragraphs 88 and 89 of Monetary Policy Statement for the year 2012-13 announced on April 17, 2012. 2. Banks were advised in November 2005 to make available a basic banking 'no-frills' account either with 'nil' or very low minimum balance as w
Jul 10, 2012
Intra-bank Deposit Accounts Portability
RBI/2012-13/122 UBD.BPD (PCB) Cir. No. 3/14.01.062/2012-13 July 10, 2012 The Chief Executive Officer of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Intra-bank Deposit Accounts Portability It has been brought to our notice that some banks are insisting on opening of fresh accounts by customers when customers approach them for transferring their account from one branch of the bank to another branch of the same bank. In such cases, insisting on opening of a fr
RBI/2012-13/122 UBD.BPD (PCB) Cir. No. 3/14.01.062/2012-13 July 10, 2012 The Chief Executive Officer of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Intra-bank Deposit Accounts Portability It has been brought to our notice that some banks are insisting on opening of fresh accounts by customers when customers approach them for transferring their account from one branch of the bank to another branch of the same bank. In such cases, insisting on opening of a fr
Jun 15, 2012
StCBs/DCCBs - Home Loans-Levy of fore-closure charges/ pre-payment penalty
RBI/2011-12/602 RPCD CO. RCBD. BC. No. 84 /03.03.01/2011-12 June 15, 2012 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir Home Loans-Levy of fore-closure charges/ pre-payment penalty Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RCBD.BC.No. 48 /03.03.01/2010-11 dated January 20, 2011 on housing finance. 2. In this context, attention is invited to paragraphs 81 to 83 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2012-13 announced on April 17, 2012 with reg
RBI/2011-12/602 RPCD CO. RCBD. BC. No. 84 /03.03.01/2011-12 June 15, 2012 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir Home Loans-Levy of fore-closure charges/ pre-payment penalty Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RCBD.BC.No. 48 /03.03.01/2010-11 dated January 20, 2011 on housing finance. 2. In this context, attention is invited to paragraphs 81 to 83 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2012-13 announced on April 17, 2012 with reg
Jun 13, 2012
RRBs/StCBs/DCCBs - Strengthening the Regulatory Framework for Unclaimed Deposits
RBI/2011-12/599 RPCD.No. RRB.RCB.BC. 83/03.07.033/2011-12 June 12, 2012 All State and Central Co-operative Banks / Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir Strengthening the Regulatory Framework for Unclaimed Deposits Please refer to paragraphs 102 and 103 of the Monetary Policy Statement for the year 2012-13, announced on April 17, 2012 proposing certain measures for strengthening the Regulatory Framework for Unclaimed Deposits. 2. In terms of our circulars RPCD. CO. RF. BC. No
RBI/2011-12/599 RPCD.No. RRB.RCB.BC. 83/03.07.033/2011-12 June 12, 2012 All State and Central Co-operative Banks / Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir Strengthening the Regulatory Framework for Unclaimed Deposits Please refer to paragraphs 102 and 103 of the Monetary Policy Statement for the year 2012-13, announced on April 17, 2012 proposing certain measures for strengthening the Regulatory Framework for Unclaimed Deposits. 2. In terms of our circulars RPCD. CO. RF. BC. No
Jun 06, 2012
Special Deposit Scheme (SDS), 1975 -Revision of Rate of Interest
RBI/2011-12/592 DGBA.CDD. No.H-7815/15.01.001/2011-12 June 06, 2012 The Chairman & Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department)State Bank of India and its Associates/Allahabad Bank /Bank of Baroda /Bank of India /Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank / Central Bank of India /Corporation Bank /Dena Bank /Indian Bank/Indian Overseas Bank/Oriental Bank of Commerce /Punjab National Bank / Syndicate Bank /UCO Bank /Union Bank of India /United Bank of India
RBI/2011-12/592 DGBA.CDD. No.H-7815/15.01.001/2011-12 June 06, 2012 The Chairman & Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department)State Bank of India and its Associates/Allahabad Bank /Bank of Baroda /Bank of India /Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank / Central Bank of India /Corporation Bank /Dena Bank /Indian Bank/Indian Overseas Bank/Oriental Bank of Commerce /Punjab National Bank / Syndicate Bank /UCO Bank /Union Bank of India /United Bank of India
Jun 05, 2012
Home Loans-Levy of fore-closure charges/pre-payment penalty
RBI/2011-12/589 DBOD. No. Dir. BC.107/13.03.00/2011-12 June 5, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Home Loans-Levy of fore-closure charges/pre-payment penalty Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. Dir. BC. 56/13.03.00/2006-2007 dated February 2, 2007 on reasonableness of bank charges. 2. @@NBSP@@In this context, attention is invited to paragraphs 81 to 83 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2012-13 announced on April 17, 2012 with regard
RBI/2011-12/589 DBOD. No. Dir. BC.107/13.03.00/2011-12 June 5, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Home Loans-Levy of fore-closure charges/pre-payment penalty Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. Dir. BC. 56/13.03.00/2006-2007 dated February 2, 2007 on reasonableness of bank charges. 2. @@NBSP@@In this context, attention is invited to paragraphs 81 to 83 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2012-13 announced on April 17, 2012 with regard
May 11, 2012
Revised Kisan Credit Card Scheme
RBI/2011-12/553 RPCD.FSD.BC.No. 77/05.05.09/2011-12 May 11, 2012 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.PLFS.BC.No.38/05.05.09/2004-05 dated October 4, 2004 advising you to implement the Revised Model KCC Scheme. 2. With a view to simplify and attune the Scheme to suit to current requirements and to facilitate issue of Electronic
RBI/2011-12/553 RPCD.FSD.BC.No. 77/05.05.09/2011-12 May 11, 2012 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.PLFS.BC.No.38/05.05.09/2004-05 dated October 4, 2004 advising you to implement the Revised Model KCC Scheme. 2. With a view to simplify and attune the Scheme to suit to current requirements and to facilitate issue of Electronic
May 07, 2012
Release of Foreign Exchange for Miscellaneous Remittances
RBI/2011-12/537 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.118 May 07, 2012 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/ Sir, Release of Foreign Exchange for Miscellaneous Remittances Attention of Authorised Dealers in foreign exchange is drawn to A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 16 dated September 12, 2002, in terms of which the Authorised Dealers were advised to release amounts up to USD 500 or its equivalent for all permissible transactions on the basis of a simple letter
RBI/2011-12/537 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.118 May 07, 2012 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/ Sir, Release of Foreign Exchange for Miscellaneous Remittances Attention of Authorised Dealers in foreign exchange is drawn to A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 16 dated September 12, 2002, in terms of which the Authorised Dealers were advised to release amounts up to USD 500 or its equivalent for all permissible transactions on the basis of a simple letter
May 07, 2012
Transfer of Funds from NRO Account to NRE Account
RBI/2011-12/536 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.117 May 07, 2012 To All Authorised Dealer banks and Authorised banks Madam/Sir, Transfer of Funds from Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) account to Non- Resident External (NRE) Account The Committee to Review the Facilities for Individuals Under FEMA, 1999 (Chairperson : Smt. K.J.Udeshi) has recommended that the NRIs/PIOs may be permitted, subject to payment of applicable taxes, to transfer repatriable funds from their NRO acco
RBI/2011-12/536 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.117 May 07, 2012 To All Authorised Dealer banks and Authorised banks Madam/Sir, Transfer of Funds from Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) account to Non- Resident External (NRE) Account The Committee to Review the Facilities for Individuals Under FEMA, 1999 (Chairperson : Smt. K.J.Udeshi) has recommended that the NRIs/PIOs may be permitted, subject to payment of applicable taxes, to transfer repatriable funds from their NRO acco
May 04, 2012
Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits
RBI/2011-12/535 DBOD.Dir.BC. 102/13.03.00/2011-12 May 4, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits Please refer to paragraph 2 of our circular No.DBOD.Dir.BC.59/13.03.00/2011-12 dated November 23, 2011 on Interest Rates on Deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts. In view of the prevailing market conditions, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect from the close of business in India as on May
RBI/2011-12/535 DBOD.Dir.BC. 102/13.03.00/2011-12 May 4, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Interest Rates on FCNR(B) Deposits Please refer to paragraph 2 of our circular No.DBOD.Dir.BC.59/13.03.00/2011-12 dated November 23, 2011 on Interest Rates on Deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts. In view of the prevailing market conditions, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect from the close of business in India as on May
May 04, 2012
Deregulation of Interest Rates on Export Credit in Foreign Currency
RBI/2011-12/534 DBOD.DIR.No.100/04.02.001/2011-12 May 4, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Export Credit in Foreign Currency Please refer to our circulars DBOD. DIR. No. 52/04.02.001/2011-12 dated November 15, 2011 and DBOD. DIR. No. 91/04.02.001/2011-12 dated March 30, 2012 relating to interest rates on export credit in foreign currency. 2. With a view to increasing the availability of funds to ex
RBI/2011-12/534 DBOD.DIR.No.100/04.02.001/2011-12 May 4, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam, Deregulation of Interest Rates on Export Credit in Foreign Currency Please refer to our circulars DBOD. DIR. No. 52/04.02.001/2011-12 dated November 15, 2011 and DBOD. DIR. No. 91/04.02.001/2011-12 dated March 30, 2012 relating to interest rates on export credit in foreign currency. 2. With a view to increasing the availability of funds to ex
Apr 27, 2012
Intra-bank Deposit Accounts Portability
RBI/2011-12/528 DBOD.AML. BC. No. 97/14.01.001/2011-12 April 27, 2012 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)/Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Intra-bank Deposit Accounts Portability It has been brought to our notice that some banks are insisting on opening of fresh accounts by customers when customers approach them for transferring their account from one branch of the bank to another branch of the same bank. Such insistence on
RBI/2011-12/528 DBOD.AML. BC. No. 97/14.01.001/2011-12 April 27, 2012 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)/Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Intra-bank Deposit Accounts Portability It has been brought to our notice that some banks are insisting on opening of fresh accounts by customers when customers approach them for transferring their account from one branch of the bank to another branch of the same bank. Such insistence on
Apr 20, 2012
Printing of MICR Code and IFSC Code on Passbook/Statement of Account
RBI/2011-12/516 DPSS (CO) RTGS No. 1934/04.04.002/2011-12 April 20, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of all banks participating in RTGS, NEFT and NECS Dear Sir/Madam, Printing of MICR Code and IFSC Code on Passbook/Statement of Account As you are aware, the MICR code is necessary for all Electronic Clearing Service (ECS – Credit and Debit) transactions. Similarly, the IFSC code is a pre-requisite for NEFT and RTGS transactions. 2. Curr
RBI/2011-12/516 DPSS (CO) RTGS No. 1934/04.04.002/2011-12 April 20, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of all banks participating in RTGS, NEFT and NECS Dear Sir/Madam, Printing of MICR Code and IFSC Code on Passbook/Statement of Account As you are aware, the MICR code is necessary for all Electronic Clearing Service (ECS – Credit and Debit) transactions. Similarly, the IFSC code is a pre-requisite for NEFT and RTGS transactions. 2. Curr
Apr 13, 2012
National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) - Acceptance of NEFT inward for credit to Loan Accounts
RBI/2011-2012/496 DPSS (CO) EPPD No.1894/04.03.01/2011-12 April 12, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in NEFT Madam / Dear Sir, National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) - Acceptance of NEFT inward for credit to Loan Accounts National Electronic Funds Transfer launched in year 2005 has been working successfully over the years and occupies an important place in the payment system space. The system is meant f
RBI/2011-2012/496 DPSS (CO) EPPD No.1894/04.03.01/2011-12 April 12, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in NEFT Madam / Dear Sir, National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) - Acceptance of NEFT inward for credit to Loan Accounts National Electronic Funds Transfer launched in year 2005 has been working successfully over the years and occupies an important place in the payment system space. The system is meant f
Apr 10, 2012
Relief and Savings bonds-Compensation structure for delay in payment of interest and/or principal
RBI/2011-12/491 DGBA.CDD.H-6614 /13.01.298/2011-12 April 10, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India and Associates, All Nationalized Banks (excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank), IDBI Bank Ltd. /ICICI Bank Ltd./Axis Bank Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd., SHCIL Dear Sir/Madam, Relief and Savings bonds-Compensation structure for delay in payment of interest and/or principal Please refer t
RBI/2011-12/491 DGBA.CDD.H-6614 /13.01.298/2011-12 April 10, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India and Associates, All Nationalized Banks (excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank), IDBI Bank Ltd. /ICICI Bank Ltd./Axis Bank Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd., SHCIL Dear Sir/Madam, Relief and Savings bonds-Compensation structure for delay in payment of interest and/or principal Please refer t
Apr 02, 2012
Use of International Debit Cards/Store Value Cards/Charge Cards/Smart Cards by Resident Indians while on a visit outside India
RBI/2011-12/482 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.102 April 02, 2012 To All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam/ Sir, Use of International Debit Cards/Store Value Cards/Charge Cards/Smart Cards by Resident Indians while on a visit outside India Attention of all Authorised Persons, who are authorised to issue foreign currency pre-paid cards to resident Indians visiting outside India, is invited to Para B(5) of the A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 46 dated June 14,
RBI/2011-12/482 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.102 April 02, 2012 To All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam/ Sir, Use of International Debit Cards/Store Value Cards/Charge Cards/Smart Cards by Resident Indians while on a visit outside India Attention of all Authorised Persons, who are authorised to issue foreign currency pre-paid cards to resident Indians visiting outside India, is invited to Para B(5) of the A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 46 dated June 14,
Mar 26, 2012
The Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 1985 - Clarifications
RBI/2011-12/469 DBOD.No. Leg.BC. 89/ 09.07.005/2011-12 March 26, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, The Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 1985 – Clarifications Please refer to para 1 of our Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.83/09.07.005/2010-11 dated March 30, 2011 on the captioned issue wherein we have clarified that signatures of the account holders in forms DA1, DA2 and DA3 need not be attested by witnesses. 2. In this connection, certain quer
RBI/2011-12/469 DBOD.No. Leg.BC. 89/ 09.07.005/2011-12 March 26, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, The Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 1985 – Clarifications Please refer to para 1 of our Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.83/09.07.005/2010-11 dated March 30, 2011 on the captioned issue wherein we have clarified that signatures of the account holders in forms DA1, DA2 and DA3 need not be attested by witnesses. 2. In this connection, certain quer
Mar 05, 2012
Grievance Redressal Mechanism in Banks - Display of Names of Nodal Officers
RBI/2011-12/426 DBOD.No. Leg.BC.83/ 09.07.005/2011-12 March 5, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Grievance Redressal Mechanism in Banks – Display of Names of Nodal Officers Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.24 /09.07.005/2009-10 dated July@@NBSP@@ 21, 2009 wherein banks were, inter alia, advised to display the names and other details of the officials at their Head Office / Zonal Offices / Regional Offices@@NBSP@@ including the nam
RBI/2011-12/426 DBOD.No. Leg.BC.83/ 09.07.005/2011-12 March 5, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Grievance Redressal Mechanism in Banks – Display of Names of Nodal Officers Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.24 /09.07.005/2009-10 dated July@@NBSP@@ 21, 2009 wherein banks were, inter alia, advised to display the names and other details of the officials at their Head Office / Zonal Offices / Regional Offices@@NBSP@@ including the nam
Feb 09, 2012
Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in Banks - Display List of Inoperative Accounts -StCBs/DCCBs/RRBs
RBI/2011-12/393 RPCD.No.RRB.RCB.BC.58/03.05.033/2011-12 February 8, 2012 All State and Central Co-operative Banks / Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Unclaimed Deposits / Inoperative Accounts in Banks - Display List of Inoperative Accounts Please refer to our Circulars RPCD. CO. RF. BC. No.89/07.38.01/2008-09@@NBSP@@dated February 18, 2009 and RPCD. CO. RRB. BC. No.108/03.05.33/2008-09 dated May 22, 2009 where in detailed instructions have been given to State and Central
RBI/2011-12/393 RPCD.No.RRB.RCB.BC.58/03.05.033/2011-12 February 8, 2012 All State and Central Co-operative Banks / Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Unclaimed Deposits / Inoperative Accounts in Banks - Display List of Inoperative Accounts Please refer to our Circulars RPCD. CO. RF. BC. No.89/07.38.01/2008-09@@NBSP@@dated February 18, 2009 and RPCD. CO. RRB. BC. No.108/03.05.33/2008-09 dated May 22, 2009 where in detailed instructions have been given to State and Central
Jan 05, 2012
Payment of Penal Interest for delayed credit/refunds of NEFT transactions
RBI/2011-12/342 DPSS (CO) EPPD No.1204/04.03.01/2011-12 @@NBSP@@January 05, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in@@NBSP@@ NEFT / Indian Banks’ Association Madam / Dear Sir, Payment of Penal Interest for delayed credit/refunds of NEFT transactions and efficient functioning of Customer Facilitation Centres Please refer to our circular DPSS (CO) EPPD No. 477/04.03.01/2010-11 dated September 1, 2010 on bringing
RBI/2011-12/342 DPSS (CO) EPPD No.1204/04.03.01/2011-12 @@NBSP@@January 05, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in@@NBSP@@ NEFT / Indian Banks’ Association Madam / Dear Sir, Payment of Penal Interest for delayed credit/refunds of NEFT transactions and efficient functioning of Customer Facilitation Centres Please refer to our circular DPSS (CO) EPPD No. 477/04.03.01/2010-11 dated September 1, 2010 on bringing
Dec 15, 2011
Amendment to Public Provident Fund Scheme, 1968 (PPF, 1968) and Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, 2004 (SCSS, 2004) - Payment of commission to the agents
RBI/2011-12/299DGBA.CDD. No. H- 3764 /15.02.001/2011-12 December 15, 2011 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Head Office, Government Accounts Department State Bank of India/State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ Andhra Bank/ Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/ Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/ Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank
RBI/2011-12/299DGBA.CDD. No. H- 3764 /15.02.001/2011-12 December 15, 2011 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Head Office, Government Accounts Department State Bank of India/State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ Andhra Bank/ Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/ Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/ Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank
Dec 09, 2011
Committee on Procedures & Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS) - Report No. 2 - Compensation structure for delay in payment of interest and/or principal
RBI/2011-12/294 DGBA.CDD.H- 3657/13.01.298/2011-12 December 09, 2011 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India/State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ Andhra Bank/ Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/ Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/ Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank/Ind
RBI/2011-12/294 DGBA.CDD.H- 3657/13.01.298/2011-12 December 09, 2011 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India/State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ Andhra Bank/ Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/ Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/ Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank/Ind
Dec 05, 2011
Amendment to Public Provident Fund Scheme, 1968 (PPF, 1968)
RBI/2011-12/291 DGBA.CDD. No. H- 3572/15.02.001/2011-12 December 05, 2011 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Government Accounts Department/Head Office State Bank of India/State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ Andhra Bank/ Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/ Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/ Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank/
RBI/2011-12/291 DGBA.CDD. No. H- 3572/15.02.001/2011-12 December 05, 2011 The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director Government Accounts Department/Head Office State Bank of India/State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Travancore/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ Andhra Bank/ Allahabad Bank/Bank of Baroda/Bank of India/ Bank of Maharashtra/Canara Bank/Central Bank of India/ Corporation Bank/Dena Bank/Indian Bank/
Nov 24, 2011
StCBs/DCCBs - Collection of Account Payee Cheques - Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account
RBI/2011-12/276 RPCD CO. RCBD. BC. No. 34 /07.38.03/2011-12 November 24, 2011 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir Collection of Account Payee Cheques - Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF. BC No. 78/07.38.03 / 2005-06 dated April 27, 2006 in terms of which banks are prohibited from crediting 'account payee' cheques to the account of any person other than the pay
RBI/2011-12/276 RPCD CO. RCBD. BC. No. 34 /07.38.03/2011-12 November 24, 2011 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir Collection of Account Payee Cheques - Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF. BC No. 78/07.38.03 / 2005-06 dated April 27, 2006 in terms of which banks are prohibited from crediting 'account payee' cheques to the account of any person other than the pay
Nov 04, 2011
Collection of Account Payee Cheques - Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account
RBI/2011-12/ 252 DBOD.BP.BC.No. 50 / 21.01.001/2011-12 November 4, 2011 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Collection of Account Payee Cheques - Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.56/21.01.001/2005-06 dated January 23, 2006 in terms of which banks are prohibited from crediting 'account payee' cheques to the account of any person other than the payee
RBI/2011-12/ 252 DBOD.BP.BC.No. 50 / 21.01.001/2011-12 November 4, 2011 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Collection of Account Payee Cheques - Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.56/21.01.001/2005-06 dated January 23, 2006 in terms of which banks are prohibited from crediting 'account payee' cheques to the account of any person other than the payee
Nov 04, 2011
Payment of Cheques/Drafts/Pay Orders/Banker’s Cheques
RBI/2011-12/251 DBOD.AML BC.No.47/14.01.001/2011-12 November 4, 2011 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)/Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Payment of Cheques/Drafts/Pay Orders/Banker’s Cheques In India, it has been the usual practice among bankers to make payment of only such cheques and drafts as are presented for payment within a period of six months from the date of the instrument. 2.@@NBSP@@ It has been brought to the not
RBI/2011-12/251 DBOD.AML BC.No.47/14.01.001/2011-12 November 4, 2011 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)/Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Payment of Cheques/Drafts/Pay Orders/Banker’s Cheques In India, it has been the usual practice among bankers to make payment of only such cheques and drafts as are presented for payment within a period of six months from the date of the instrument. 2.@@NBSP@@ It has been brought to the not
Nov 04, 2011
Issue of Demand Drafts for Rs. 20,000/- and above
RBI/2011-12/250 DBOD.BP.BC. No.@@NBSP@@49/21.01.001/2011-12 November 4, 2011 The Chairmen / Chief Executives of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Issue of Demand Drafts for Rs. 20,000/- and above As banks are aware, instruments with account payee crossing are required to be credited to the payee's account and not paid in cash over the counter. However, some unscrupulous elements use demand drafts without any crossing for transfer of money as an
RBI/2011-12/250 DBOD.BP.BC. No.@@NBSP@@49/21.01.001/2011-12 November 4, 2011 The Chairmen / Chief Executives of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Issue of Demand Drafts for Rs. 20,000/- and above As banks are aware, instruments with account payee crossing are required to be credited to the payee's account and not paid in cash over the counter. However, some unscrupulous elements use demand drafts without any crossing for transfer of money as an
Nov 04, 2011
Customer Service - Non-Issuance of Passbooks to Savings Bank Accountholders (Individuals)
RBI/2011-12/249 DBOD No. Leg. BC 48 /09.07.005/2011-12 November 4, 2011 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Customer Service - Non-Issuance of Passbooks to Savings Bank Accountholders (Individuals) Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. Leg.BC.32/09.07.005/2006-07 dated October 4, 2006 on the captioned subject wherein banks were advised to invariably offer pass book facility to all its savings banks account holders (individuals) and in case banks
RBI/2011-12/249 DBOD No. Leg. BC 48 /09.07.005/2011-12 November 4, 2011 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Customer Service - Non-Issuance of Passbooks to Savings Bank Accountholders (Individuals) Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. Leg.BC.32/09.07.005/2006-07 dated October 4, 2006 on the captioned subject wherein banks were advised to invariably offer pass book facility to all its savings banks account holders (individuals) and in case banks
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