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Aug 26, 2008
Simplification of lending procedures for crop loans
RBI/ 2008-09/140RPCD.PLFS. BC. No. 22 /05.04.02/ 2008-09 August 26, 2008The Chairman /Managing Director/ Chief Executive OfficerScheduled Commercial Banks@@NBSP@@(including RRBs)Dear Sir,Simplification of lending procedures for crop loansPlease refer to paragraphs 138 and 139 of the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2008-09 (copy enclosed).2.In the Mid-term Review of the Annual Policy 2007-08, it was proposed to constitute an Internal Working Group to examine the r
RBI/ 2008-09/140RPCD.PLFS. BC. No. 22 /05.04.02/ 2008-09 August 26, 2008The Chairman /Managing Director/ Chief Executive OfficerScheduled Commercial Banks@@NBSP@@(including RRBs)Dear Sir,Simplification of lending procedures for crop loansPlease refer to paragraphs 138 and 139 of the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2008-09 (copy enclosed).2.In the Mid-term Review of the Annual Policy 2007-08, it was proposed to constitute an Internal Working Group to examine the r
Aug 18, 2008
Formation of new districts in Madhya Pradesh - Assignment of Lead Bank responsibilities
RBI/2008-09/130 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No.20/02.08.01/2008-09 August 18, 2008 The Chairman, All Lead Banks Dear Sir, Formation of new districts in Madhya Pradesh – Assignment of Lead Bank responsibilities@@NBSP@@ The Revenue Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal vide their Gazette Notification Nos. F-1-40-VII-05.S.6 and F-1-1-2007-VII-S.6 dated May 17, 2008 and May 15, 2008 have advised about the formation of two new districts viz. Alirajpur & Singrauli, respec
RBI/2008-09/130 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No.20/02.08.01/2008-09 August 18, 2008 The Chairman, All Lead Banks Dear Sir, Formation of new districts in Madhya Pradesh – Assignment of Lead Bank responsibilities@@NBSP@@ The Revenue Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal vide their Gazette Notification Nos. F-1-40-VII-05.S.6 and F-1-1-2007-VII-S.6 dated May 17, 2008 and May 15, 2008 have advised about the formation of two new districts viz. Alirajpur & Singrauli, respec
Aug 18, 2008
Enhancement of transparency in bank's affairs through disclosures
RBI/2008-2009/131 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.21/ 07.38.03 / 2008-09 August 18, 2008 27 Shravana, Saka 1930 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Enhancement of transparency in bank's affairs through disclosures The Reserve Bank has been taking several steps from time to time to enhance the transparency of banks by having comprehensive requirements for disclosure in tune with the best practices. The disclosure requirements are being
RBI/2008-2009/131 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.21/ 07.38.03 / 2008-09 August 18, 2008 27 Shravana, Saka 1930 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Enhancement of transparency in bank's affairs through disclosures The Reserve Bank has been taking several steps from time to time to enhance the transparency of banks by having comprehensive requirements for disclosure in tune with the best practices. The disclosure requirements are being
Aug 05, 2008
Differential Rate of Interest Scheme- Revision of income limits- Clarification regarding semi-urban areas
RBI/2008-2009/119RPCD.SP. BC. No. 19 / 09.07.01/2008-09August 5, 2008The Chairman / Managing Director Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Differential Rate of Interest Scheme- Revision of income limits- Clarification regarding semi-urban areasPlease refer to our circular ref. RPCD. SP. BC.No.55/ 09.07.01/ 2007-08 dated April 10, 2008 intimating the revised income limits of the captioned scheme being presently implemented by all scheduled commerci
RBI/2008-2009/119RPCD.SP. BC. No. 19 / 09.07.01/2008-09August 5, 2008The Chairman / Managing Director Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Differential Rate of Interest Scheme- Revision of income limits- Clarification regarding semi-urban areasPlease refer to our circular ref. RPCD. SP. BC.No.55/ 09.07.01/ 2007-08 dated April 10, 2008 intimating the revised income limits of the captioned scheme being presently implemented by all scheduled commerci
Jul 14, 2008
Union Budget - 2008-09 - Proposal for continuation of 2 per cent interest subvention scheme for short-term crop loans in 2008-09
RBI/2008-09/ 94 RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 11/05.04.02/2008-09 July 14, 2008 The Chairman/Managing Director All Public Sector Banks Dear Sir, Union Budget – 2008-09 – Proposal for continuation of 2 per cent interest subvention scheme for short-term crop loans in 2008-09 As you are aware, the Hon’ble Finance Minister, in his Budget Speech (paragraph 57) for 2008-09 had announced as follows: “Short-term crop loans will continue to be disbursed at 7 per cent per annum and I am mak
RBI/2008-09/ 94 RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 11/05.04.02/2008-09 July 14, 2008 The Chairman/Managing Director All Public Sector Banks Dear Sir, Union Budget – 2008-09 – Proposal for continuation of 2 per cent interest subvention scheme for short-term crop loans in 2008-09 As you are aware, the Hon’ble Finance Minister, in his Budget Speech (paragraph 57) for 2008-09 had announced as follows: “Short-term crop loans will continue to be disbursed at 7 per cent per annum and I am mak
Jul 14, 2008
Formation of new districts in Chhattisgarh - Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility
RBI/2008-09/95 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 12@@NBSP@@ /02.08.01/2008-09 July 14, 2008 The Chairman All Lead Banks Dear Sir, Formation of new districts in Chhattisgarh – Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility The Department of Revenue, Government of Chhattisgarh vide their Gazette Notification No.115 dated April 28, 2007 have advised about the formation of two new districts viz. Narayanpur (covering Narayanpur tehsil) and Bijapur (covering Bijapur and Bhopalpattanam Tehsils) ca
RBI/2008-09/95 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 12@@NBSP@@ /02.08.01/2008-09 July 14, 2008 The Chairman All Lead Banks Dear Sir, Formation of new districts in Chhattisgarh – Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility The Department of Revenue, Government of Chhattisgarh vide their Gazette Notification No.115 dated April 28, 2007 have advised about the formation of two new districts viz. Narayanpur (covering Narayanpur tehsil) and Bijapur (covering Bijapur and Bhopalpattanam Tehsils) ca
Jun 25, 2008
StCBs/DCCBs - PMLA, 2002 - Obligation of Banks
RBI/2007-2008/381 RPCD.CO.RF.AML.BC.No.81/07.40.00/2007-08 June 25, 2008 The Chief Executives of All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 - Obligation of Banks in Terms of Rules Notified there under Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.AML.BC.65/07.02.12/2005-06 dated March 3, 2006. In Paragraph 3 of the said circular, it was advised that banks are required to maintain and preserve information in respect of transac
RBI/2007-2008/381 RPCD.CO.RF.AML.BC.No.81/07.40.00/2007-08 June 25, 2008 The Chief Executives of All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 - Obligation of Banks in Terms of Rules Notified there under Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.AML.BC.65/07.02.12/2005-06 dated March 3, 2006. In Paragraph 3 of the said circular, it was advised that banks are required to maintain and preserve information in respect of transac
Jun 24, 2008
Union Budget - 2008-09 - Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008
RBI/2007-08/ 378 RPCD.No.PLFS.BC.80/05.04.02/2007-08June 24, 2008The Chairman/Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Local Area Banks)Dear Sir, Union Budget – 2008-09 – Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008 Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 78 /05.04.02/2007-08@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ dated June 19, 2008, on the captioned subject. 2. The clarification provided against query no. 33 in the above circular has been modified by Gove
RBI/2007-08/ 378 RPCD.No.PLFS.BC.80/05.04.02/2007-08June 24, 2008The Chairman/Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Local Area Banks)Dear Sir, Union Budget – 2008-09 – Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008 Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 78 /05.04.02/2007-08@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ dated June 19, 2008, on the captioned subject. 2. The clarification provided against query no. 33 in the above circular has been modified by Gove
Jun 23, 2008
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Valuation of Non-SLR securities issued by the Government of India
RBI/2007-2008/376 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.79 /07.02.03/2007-08 June 23, 2008 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Valuation of Non-SLR securities issued by the Government of India Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.BC.154/07.02.08/94-95 dated May 23, 1995 on 'Investment Portfolio of Banks –Transactions in Securities'. 2. @@NBSP@@It has been observed that, over the years, the Government of India has, from time to time, issued s
RBI/2007-2008/376 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.79 /07.02.03/2007-08 June 23, 2008 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Valuation of Non-SLR securities issued by the Government of India Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.BC.154/07.02.08/94-95 dated May 23, 1995 on 'Investment Portfolio of Banks –Transactions in Securities'. 2. @@NBSP@@It has been observed that, over the years, the Government of India has, from time to time, issued s
Jun 19, 2008
Union Budget - 2008-09 - Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008
RBI/2007-08/373 RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 78 /05.04.02/2007-08 June 19, 2008 The Chairman/Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Local Area Banks) Dear Sir, Union Budget – 2008-09 – Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008 Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.PLFS.BC.72 /05.04.02/2007-08 dated May 23, 2008, and the Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008, forwarded therewith. Your attention is also invited to our circular RPCD.No
RBI/2007-08/373 RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 78 /05.04.02/2007-08 June 19, 2008 The Chairman/Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Local Area Banks) Dear Sir, Union Budget – 2008-09 – Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008 Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.PLFS.BC.72 /05.04.02/2007-08 dated May 23, 2008, and the Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008, forwarded therewith. Your attention is also invited to our circular RPCD.No
Jun 18, 2008
RRBs - PMLA, 2002 - Obligation of Banks
RBI/2007-2008/372RPCD.CO.RRB.No. BC. 77/03.05.33 (E)/2007-08June 18, 2008The Chairmen of all Regional Rural BanksDear SirPrevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 – Obligation of banks in terms of Rules notified there underPlease refer to our circular RPCD.CO. RRB.AML.BC.68/ 03.05.33(E)/2005-06 dated March 9, 2006. In Paragraph 3 of the said circular, it was advised that banks are required to maintain and preserve information in respect of transactions with its client
RBI/2007-2008/372RPCD.CO.RRB.No. BC. 77/03.05.33 (E)/2007-08June 18, 2008The Chairmen of all Regional Rural BanksDear SirPrevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 – Obligation of banks in terms of Rules notified there underPlease refer to our circular RPCD.CO. RRB.AML.BC.68/ 03.05.33(E)/2005-06 dated March 9, 2006. In Paragraph 3 of the said circular, it was advised that banks are required to maintain and preserve information in respect of transactions with its client
Jun 13, 2008
Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008 - Additional Instructions
RBI/2007-2008/366RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 76@@NBSP@@/05.04.02/2007-08@@NBSP@@June 13, 2008The Chairman/Managing DirectorAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Local Area Banks)Dear Sir,Union Budget – 2008-09 – Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008 Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 72 /05.04.02/2007-08@@NBSP@@ dated May 23, 2008, and the Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008, forwarded therewith.2. In this connection, we forward c
RBI/2007-2008/366RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 76@@NBSP@@/05.04.02/2007-08@@NBSP@@June 13, 2008The Chairman/Managing DirectorAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Local Area Banks)Dear Sir,Union Budget – 2008-09 – Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008 Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 72 /05.04.02/2007-08@@NBSP@@ dated May 23, 2008, and the Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008, forwarded therewith.2. In this connection, we forward c
Jun 04, 2008
Monitoring bank advances to priority sectors - Special Return III - Disbursal of advances to priority sectors as on the last reporting Friday of June (Annual)
RBI/2007-08/357 RPCD. Stat. BC. No.75 /11.01.04/2007-08 June 04, 2008 The Chairman/Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir Monitoring bank advances to priority sectors - Special Return III – Disbursal of advances to priority sectors as on the last reporting Friday of June (Annual) Please refer to our circular RPCD. Stat. BC. No. 18/11.01.04/2007-08 dated August 9, 2007 requesting you to furnish the data in the existin
RBI/2007-08/357 RPCD. Stat. BC. No.75 /11.01.04/2007-08 June 04, 2008 The Chairman/Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir Monitoring bank advances to priority sectors - Special Return III – Disbursal of advances to priority sectors as on the last reporting Friday of June (Annual) Please refer to our circular RPCD. Stat. BC. No. 18/11.01.04/2007-08 dated August 9, 2007 requesting you to furnish the data in the existin
May 30, 2008
Union Budget - 2008-09 - Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008
RBI/2007-2008/340RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 73/05.04.02/2007-08May 30, 2008The Chairman/Managing DirectorAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Local Area Banks)Dear Sir,Union Budget – 2008-09 – Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008 Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 72 /05.04.02/2007-08 dated May 23, 2008, and the Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008, forwarded therewith. 2. In this connection, supplementary explanatory instructio
RBI/2007-2008/340RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 73/05.04.02/2007-08May 30, 2008The Chairman/Managing DirectorAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Local Area Banks)Dear Sir,Union Budget – 2008-09 – Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008 Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 72 /05.04.02/2007-08 dated May 23, 2008, and the Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008, forwarded therewith. 2. In this connection, supplementary explanatory instructio
May 30, 2008
Union Budget - 2008-09 - Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008
RBI/2007-2008/344RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 74 /05.04.02/2007-08May 30, 2008The Chairman/Managing DirectorAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Local Area Banks)Dear Sir,Union Budget – 2008-09 – Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008 Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 72 /05.04.02/2007-08 dated May 23, 2008, and the Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008, forwarded therewith. Your attention is also invited to our circular RPCD.No.PLF
RBI/2007-2008/344RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 74 /05.04.02/2007-08May 30, 2008The Chairman/Managing DirectorAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Local Area Banks)Dear Sir,Union Budget – 2008-09 – Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008 Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.PLFS.BC. 72 /05.04.02/2007-08 dated May 23, 2008, and the Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008, forwarded therewith. Your attention is also invited to our circular RPCD.No.PLF
May 23, 2008
Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008
RBI / 2007-2008/ 330RPCD.No.PLFS.BC.72 /05.04.02/2007-08May 23, 2008The Chairman/Managing DirectorAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Local Area Banks)Dear Sir,Union Budget – 2008-09 – Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008 As you are aware, the Hon’ble Finance Minister, in his Budget Speech (paragraph 73) for 2008-09 has announced a debt waiver and debt relief Scheme for farmers, for implementation by all scheduled commercial banks, besides RRBs
RBI / 2007-2008/ 330RPCD.No.PLFS.BC.72 /05.04.02/2007-08May 23, 2008The Chairman/Managing DirectorAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Local Area Banks)Dear Sir,Union Budget – 2008-09 – Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme, 2008 As you are aware, the Hon’ble Finance Minister, in his Budget Speech (paragraph 73) for 2008-09 has announced a debt waiver and debt relief Scheme for farmers, for implementation by all scheduled commercial banks, besides RRBs
May 22, 2008
RRBS Allowed to sell Loan Assets in excess of prescribed Priority Sector Exposure
RBI/2007-2008/326RPCD. CO. RRB. No. BC. 71 /03.05.33/2007-08May 22, 2008The ChairmanAll Regional Rural BanksDear SirIncreasing opportunities for flow of credit to priority sectorPlease refer to paragraph 137 of the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2008-09 (copy enclosed). As indicated in the annual Policy Statement, it has been decided to allow RRBs to sell loan assets held by them under priority sector categories in excess of the prescribed priority sector lendin
RBI/2007-2008/326RPCD. CO. RRB. No. BC. 71 /03.05.33/2007-08May 22, 2008The ChairmanAll Regional Rural BanksDear SirIncreasing opportunities for flow of credit to priority sectorPlease refer to paragraph 137 of the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2008-09 (copy enclosed). As indicated in the annual Policy Statement, it has been decided to allow RRBs to sell loan assets held by them under priority sector categories in excess of the prescribed priority sector lendin
May 13, 2008
StCBs/DCCBs - Customer Charges for use of ATMs for Cash Withdrawal/Balance Enquiry
RBI/2007-2008/318 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 69 / 07.06.00 / 2007-08 May 13, 2008 23 Vaishakha, Saka 1930 To All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Customer charges for use of ATMs for cash withdrawal and balance enquiry Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) have gained prominence as a delivery channel for banking transactions in India. Banks have been deploying ATMs to increase their reach. While ATMs facilitate a variety of banking transactions for customers, their ma
RBI/2007-2008/318 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 69 / 07.06.00 / 2007-08 May 13, 2008 23 Vaishakha, Saka 1930 To All State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Customer charges for use of ATMs for cash withdrawal and balance enquiry Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) have gained prominence as a delivery channel for banking transactions in India. Banks have been deploying ATMs to increase their reach. While ATMs facilitate a variety of banking transactions for customers, their ma
May 06, 2008
Formation of new districts in Jharkhand - Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility
RBI/2007-08/315 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 67/02.08.01/2007-08 May 06, 2008 The Chairman, All Lead Banks Dear Sir, Formation of new districts in Jharkhand – Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility The Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha Department, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi vide their Gazette Notification Nos. A.S.7/pra.E.Pu-05.07/2004Ka. 4961 & 4960/Jharkhand September 12, 2007 have advised about the formation of two new districts viz.
RBI/2007-08/315 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 67/02.08.01/2007-08 May 06, 2008 The Chairman, All Lead Banks Dear Sir, Formation of new districts in Jharkhand – Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility The Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha Department, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi vide their Gazette Notification Nos. A.S.7/pra.E.Pu-05.07/2004Ka. 4961 & 4960/Jharkhand September 12, 2007 have advised about the formation of two new districts viz.
May 06, 2008
General Purpose Credit Cards and Overdrafts Against 'No-frills' Account as Indirect Finance to Agriculture Under Priority Sector
RBI/2007-08/313 RPCD.CO.Plan. BC.No.66/04.09.01/2007-08 May 6, 2008 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (including Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, General Purpose Credit Cards and Overdrafts Against 'No-frills' Account as Indirect Finance to Agriculture Under Priority Sector Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.59/03.05.33(F)/2005-06 dated December 27, 2005 advising all scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) a
RBI/2007-08/313 RPCD.CO.Plan. BC.No.66/04.09.01/2007-08 May 6, 2008 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (including Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, General Purpose Credit Cards and Overdrafts Against 'No-frills' Account as Indirect Finance to Agriculture Under Priority Sector Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.59/03.05.33(F)/2005-06 dated December 27, 2005 advising all scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) a
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