Notifications - Financial Inclusion and Development - RBI - Reserve Bank of India
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Mar 09, 2006
Banks advised to credit Interest Relief to Farmers' Accounts before March 31, 2006
RBI/2005-06/319 RPCD.No.PLFS.BC.66/05.04.02(Kharif-05)/2005-06 March 09, 2006 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Union Budget 2006-07 - Guidelines for Relief to Farmers 1. Paragraph 48 of the Union Budget Speech envisages grant of interest relief of two percentage points in the interest rate on the principal amount upto Rs1 lakh on crop loans availed by the farmers for Kharif and Rabi 2005-06. The amount of the relief is required to be credited to t
RBI/2005-06/319 RPCD.No.PLFS.BC.66/05.04.02(Kharif-05)/2005-06 March 09, 2006 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Union Budget 2006-07 - Guidelines for Relief to Farmers 1. Paragraph 48 of the Union Budget Speech envisages grant of interest relief of two percentage points in the interest rate on the principal amount upto Rs1 lakh on crop loans availed by the farmers for Kharif and Rabi 2005-06. The amount of the relief is required to be credited to t
Mar 03, 2006
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 - Obligation of banks in terms of Rules notified thereunder
RBI/2005-06/313 RPCD.CO. RF.AML.BC.65/07.02.12/2005-06 March 3, 2006 The Chief Executives of all State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 – Obligation of banks in terms of Rules notified thereunder Please refer to our circular RPCD.AML.BC.80/07.40.00/ 2004-05 dated February 18, 2005 on KYC Guidelines and Anti Money Laundering Standards. Banks were advised to put in place a policy framework within three months of
RBI/2005-06/313 RPCD.CO. RF.AML.BC.65/07.02.12/2005-06 March 3, 2006 The Chief Executives of all State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 – Obligation of banks in terms of Rules notified thereunder Please refer to our circular RPCD.AML.BC.80/07.40.00/ 2004-05 dated February 18, 2005 on KYC Guidelines and Anti Money Laundering Standards. Banks were advised to put in place a policy framework within three months of
Feb 27, 2006
RRBs - Advances against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery
RBI/2005-06/307 RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.64/03.05.34/2005-06 February 27, 2006 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir Advances against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) may be granting advances for various purposes against the security of gold ornaments and jewellery as part of their lending policy. 2. As you are aware, hallmarking of gold jewellery ensures the quality of gold used in the jewellery as to caratage, fineness and purity. Therefore
RBI/2005-06/307 RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.64/03.05.34/2005-06 February 27, 2006 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir Advances against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) may be granting advances for various purposes against the security of gold ornaments and jewellery as part of their lending policy. 2. As you are aware, hallmarking of gold jewellery ensures the quality of gold used in the jewellery as to caratage, fineness and purity. Therefore
Feb 20, 2006
Master Circular on Lending to Priority Sector-Modification
RBI/2005-06/304 RPCD. PLFS.BC. NO.63/05.05.03/2005-06 February 20, 2006 The Chairman and Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Lending to Priority Sector-Modification Please refer to our Master Circular RPCD. No. Plan. BC. 21/ 04.09.01/ 2005-06 dated July 18, 2005 issuing guidelines/instructions/directives to banks on lending to Priority Sector. In terms of paragraph 1.2.2 (i), loans to State Electricity
RBI/2005-06/304 RPCD. PLFS.BC. NO.63/05.05.03/2005-06 February 20, 2006 The Chairman and Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on Lending to Priority Sector-Modification Please refer to our Master Circular RPCD. No. Plan. BC. 21/ 04.09.01/ 2005-06 dated July 18, 2005 issuing guidelines/instructions/directives to banks on lending to Priority Sector. In terms of paragraph 1.2.2 (i), loans to State Electricity
Jan 19, 2006
StCBs/DCCBs - Charging of Depreciation on Computers
RBI/2005-06/ 276 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 62 /07.40.06/2005-06 January 19, 2006 All State Co-operative Banks (SCBs) and District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) Dear Sir, Charging of depreciation on computers – Method and rate thereof As you are aware, NABARD has already issued a circular (ref.no. NB.IDD.COOP. (ST) Pol./282/V.20/2004-05 dated July 01, 2004) regarding charging of depreciation on computers. 2. It is reiterated that all SCBs / DCCBs should continue to charge
RBI/2005-06/ 276 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 62 /07.40.06/2005-06 January 19, 2006 All State Co-operative Banks (SCBs) and District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) Dear Sir, Charging of depreciation on computers – Method and rate thereof As you are aware, NABARD has already issued a circular (ref.no. NB.IDD.COOP. (ST) Pol./282/V.20/2004-05 dated July 01, 2004) regarding charging of depreciation on computers. 2. It is reiterated that all SCBs / DCCBs should continue to charge
Dec 30, 2005
RRBs - Financial Inclusion - Trilingual Forms/Brochures/Pamphlets
RBI/2005-06/270 RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.61/03.05.33(F)/2005-06 December 30, 2005 The Chairmen, All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir Financial Inclusion - Trilingual Forms/Brochures/Pamphlets Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.58/03.05.33(F)/2005-06 dated December 27, 2005 wherein Regional Rural Banks were advised to make available a basic banking 'no-frills' account either with 'nil' or very low minimum balance as well as charges that would make such accounts acces
RBI/2005-06/270 RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.61/03.05.33(F)/2005-06 December 30, 2005 The Chairmen, All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir Financial Inclusion - Trilingual Forms/Brochures/Pamphlets Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.58/03.05.33(F)/2005-06 dated December 27, 2005 wherein Regional Rural Banks were advised to make available a basic banking 'no-frills' account either with 'nil' or very low minimum balance as well as charges that would make such accounts acces
Dec 30, 2005
STCBs/DCCBs - Financial Inclusion - Trilingual Forms / Brochures / Pamphlets
RBI /2005-06/269 RPCD.RF.BC.60/07.38.01/2005-06 December 30, 2005All State and District Central Co-operative BanksDear Sir Financial Inclusion - Trilingual Forms / Brochures / Pamphlets Please refer to our Circular RPCD.RF.BC.54/07.38.01/2005-06 dated December 13, 2005 wherein banks were advised to make available a basic banking 'no-frills' account either with 'nil' or very low minimum balances as well as charges that would make such accounts accessible to vast sectio
RBI /2005-06/269 RPCD.RF.BC.60/07.38.01/2005-06 December 30, 2005All State and District Central Co-operative BanksDear Sir Financial Inclusion - Trilingual Forms / Brochures / Pamphlets Please refer to our Circular RPCD.RF.BC.54/07.38.01/2005-06 dated December 13, 2005 wherein banks were advised to make available a basic banking 'no-frills' account either with 'nil' or very low minimum balances as well as charges that would make such accounts accessible to vast sectio
Dec 27, 2005
One-Time Settlement Scheme for Small Borrowal Accounts and Eligibility for Fresh Loans
RBI/2005-06/241 RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.56/ 06.02.31/2005-06 December 27, 2005The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs & LABs)Dear Sir, One-Time Settlement Scheme for Small Borrowal Accounts and Eligibility for Fresh Loans In order to offer small borrowers an opportunity to settle their NPA accounts with banks and become eligible for fresh finance, all scheduled commercial banks (including Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) a
RBI/2005-06/241 RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.56/ 06.02.31/2005-06 December 27, 2005The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs & LABs)Dear Sir, One-Time Settlement Scheme for Small Borrowal Accounts and Eligibility for Fresh Loans In order to offer small borrowers an opportunity to settle their NPA accounts with banks and become eligible for fresh finance, all scheduled commercial banks (including Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) a
Dec 27, 2005
Financial Inclusion - Zero balance accounts in RRBs
RBI/2005-06/244 RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.58/03.05.33 (F)/2005-06 December 27, 2005@@NBSP@@ The Chairmen. All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion – Zero balance accounts in RRBs Please refer to Paragraph 96 of the Mid-term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06.@@NBSP@@ 2. The Annual Policy Statement of April 2005, while recognizing the concerns in regard to the banking practices that tend to exclude rather than attract vast sections of populati
RBI/2005-06/244 RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.58/03.05.33 (F)/2005-06 December 27, 2005@@NBSP@@ The Chairmen. All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion – Zero balance accounts in RRBs Please refer to Paragraph 96 of the Mid-term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06.@@NBSP@@ 2. The Annual Policy Statement of April 2005, while recognizing the concerns in regard to the banking practices that tend to exclude rather than attract vast sections of populati
Dec 27, 2005
Scheme to cover loans for general purposes under General Credit Card (GCC)
RBI/2005-06/245 RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.59/03.05.33 (F)/2005-06 December 27, 2005 To All Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Scheme to cover loans for general purposes under General Credit Card (GCC) As you are aware, credit cards are now being extensively issued to and used by individuals to make purchases of goods and services on credit and make cash withdrawals. In rural areas, with limited Point-of-Sale (POS) and limited ATM facilities
RBI/2005-06/245 RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.59/03.05.33 (F)/2005-06 December 27, 2005 To All Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Scheme to cover loans for general purposes under General Credit Card (GCC) As you are aware, credit cards are now being extensively issued to and used by individuals to make purchases of goods and services on credit and make cash withdrawals. In rural areas, with limited Point-of-Sale (POS) and limited ATM facilities
Dec 27, 2005
Special package for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RBI/2005-06/243 RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.57/03.05.33 (F)/2005-06 December 27, 2005 All Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Special package for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) In the Bank's Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06 (paragraph 88), it was announced to reposition RRBs as an effective instrument of credit delivery in the Indian financial system. Towards this end, some steps have already been taken in the recent past including amalgamation of some R
RBI/2005-06/243 RPCD.CO.No.RRB.BC.57/03.05.33 (F)/2005-06 December 27, 2005 All Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Special package for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) In the Bank's Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06 (paragraph 88), it was announced to reposition RRBs as an effective instrument of credit delivery in the Indian financial system. Towards this end, some steps have already been taken in the recent past including amalgamation of some R
Dec 20, 2005
StCBs/DCCBs - Additional Provisioning for Standard Assets
RBI/2005-06/236 RPCD.RF.BC 55/ 07.37.02/ 2005-06 December 20, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/ Madam Mid-Term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06 -Additional Provisioning Requirement for Standard Assets-SCBs/DCCBs In terms of the extant prudential guidelines, the standard assets attract a uniform provisioning requirement of 0.25 per cent of the funded outstanding on a portfolio basis. Traditionally, banks’ loans and a
RBI/2005-06/236 RPCD.RF.BC 55/ 07.37.02/ 2005-06 December 20, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/ Madam Mid-Term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06 -Additional Provisioning Requirement for Standard Assets-SCBs/DCCBs In terms of the extant prudential guidelines, the standard assets attract a uniform provisioning requirement of 0.25 per cent of the funded outstanding on a portfolio basis. Traditionally, banks’ loans and a
Dec 13, 2005
StCBs/DCCBs - Financial Inclusion
RBI/2005-06/233 RPCD.RF.BC.54/07.38.01/2005-06 December 13, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion Please refer to Paragraph 96 (copy enclosed) of the Mid-term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06. 2. The Annual Policy Statement of April 2005, while recognising the concerns in regard to the banking practices that tend to exclude rather than attract vast sections of population, urged banks to review their
RBI/2005-06/233 RPCD.RF.BC.54/07.38.01/2005-06 December 13, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion Please refer to Paragraph 96 (copy enclosed) of the Mid-term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06. 2. The Annual Policy Statement of April 2005, while recognising the concerns in regard to the banking practices that tend to exclude rather than attract vast sections of population, urged banks to review their
Dec 08, 2005
Maintenance of CRR / SLR on transaction in Collateralised Borrowing and Lending Obligation (CBLO)
RBI/2005-06/230 RPCD.CO.RF.BC. 53/07.02.01/2005-06 December 8, 2005 All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks (SCBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Dear Sir, Maintenance of CRR / SLR on transaction in Collateralised Borrowing and Lending Obligation (CBLO) As you are aware, Reserve Bank of India has been promoting collateralised borrowing/ lending operations by market participants. 2. The Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIL) has developed and introduced with effect
RBI/2005-06/230 RPCD.CO.RF.BC. 53/07.02.01/2005-06 December 8, 2005 All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks (SCBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Dear Sir, Maintenance of CRR / SLR on transaction in Collateralised Borrowing and Lending Obligation (CBLO) As you are aware, Reserve Bank of India has been promoting collateralised borrowing/ lending operations by market participants. 2. The Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIL) has developed and introduced with effect
Dec 06, 2005
Financing of projects under Agri-clinics and Agri-bussiness center scheme - Review at meetings
RBI/2005-06/228 Ref. No. RPCD.LBS.BC.No.52/02.01.01/2005-06 December 6, 2005 The Chairman / Managing Director, All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (including RRBs) Dear Sir, Financing of projects under Agri-clinics and Agri-bussiness center scheme – Review at meetings Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC), Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture and Co-operation, New Delhi, an implementing agency of Central Sector Scheme has requested us to include the
RBI/2005-06/228 Ref. No. RPCD.LBS.BC.No.52/02.01.01/2005-06 December 6, 2005 The Chairman / Managing Director, All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (including RRBs) Dear Sir, Financing of projects under Agri-clinics and Agri-bussiness center scheme – Review at meetings Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC), Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture and Co-operation, New Delhi, an implementing agency of Central Sector Scheme has requested us to include the
Dec 06, 2005
Participation in various fora under Lead Bank Scheme
RBI/2005-06/229 No. RPCD. LBS. BC. No.50/02.01.01/2005-06 December 06, 2005 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (All Indian Private Sector Banks) Dear Sir, Participation in various fora under Lead Bank Scheme Please refer to our Circular letter No.RPCD.LBS.BC.76/02.01.01/2004-05 dated 28th January, 2005 on the captioned subject through which private sector banks were requested to take active part in various for a under Lead Bank Scheme and Governmen
RBI/2005-06/229 No. RPCD. LBS. BC. No.50/02.01.01/2005-06 December 06, 2005 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (All Indian Private Sector Banks) Dear Sir, Participation in various fora under Lead Bank Scheme Please refer to our Circular letter No.RPCD.LBS.BC.76/02.01.01/2004-05 dated 28th January, 2005 on the captioned subject through which private sector banks were requested to take active part in various for a under Lead Bank Scheme and Governmen
Dec 05, 2005
Guidelines for relief measures by banks in areas affected by unprecedented rains and floods in Tamil Nadu
RBI/2005-06/225 RPCD. PLFS. BC. No.51 / 05.04.02 / 2005-06 December 5, 2005 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks Dear Sir, Guidelines for relief measures by banks in areas affected by unprecedented rains and floods in Tamil Nadu As you are aware, the State of Tamil Nadu has been affected by unprecedented rains and floods, resulting in heavy damage to life and property. In this connection we invite your attention to our
RBI/2005-06/225 RPCD. PLFS. BC. No.51 / 05.04.02 / 2005-06 December 5, 2005 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks Dear Sir, Guidelines for relief measures by banks in areas affected by unprecedented rains and floods in Tamil Nadu As you are aware, the State of Tamil Nadu has been affected by unprecedented rains and floods, resulting in heavy damage to life and property. In this connection we invite your attention to our
Nov 22, 2005
RRBs - Interest Rate Ceiling on NRE Deposits Revised
RBI/2005-06/213 RPCD.No.RRB.BC.49/03.05.33(C)/2005-06 November 22, 2005 All Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor Banks Dear Sir, Interest Rate on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circulars RPCDNo.RRB.BC.89 & 56/03.05.33(C)/2003-04/2004-05 dated June 8, 2004 and November 01, 2004 respectively on Interest Rates on NRE Deposits. On a review, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect from close of business in India on Novemb
RBI/2005-06/213 RPCD.No.RRB.BC.49/03.05.33(C)/2005-06 November 22, 2005 All Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor Banks Dear Sir, Interest Rate on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circulars RPCDNo.RRB.BC.89 & 56/03.05.33(C)/2003-04/2004-05 dated June 8, 2004 and November 01, 2004 respectively on Interest Rates on NRE Deposits. On a review, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect from close of business in India on Novemb
Nov 22, 2005
StCBs/DCCBs - Interest Rate Ceiling on NRE Deposits Revised
RBI/2005-06/212 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.48/07.38.01/2005-06 November 22, 2005 All State Co-operative Banks and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Interest Rate on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our Circulars RPCD.CO.RF.BC No. 81/07.38.01/2003-04 dated May 12, 2004 and RPCD.CO.RF.BC 53/07.38.01/2004-05 dated November 1, 2004 on Interest Rates on NRE Deposits. On a review, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect fr
RBI/2005-06/212 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.48/07.38.01/2005-06 November 22, 2005 All State Co-operative Banks and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Interest Rate on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our Circulars RPCD.CO.RF.BC No. 81/07.38.01/2003-04 dated May 12, 2004 and RPCD.CO.RF.BC 53/07.38.01/2004-05 dated November 1, 2004 on Interest Rates on NRE Deposits. On a review, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect fr
Nov 09, 2005
Credit Deposit Ratio - Implementation of the Recommendations of Expert Group on CD Ratio
RBI/2005-06/202 Ref.RPCD.LBS.BC.No.47/02.13.03/2005-06 Date: November 9, 2005 The Chairman / Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir, Credit Deposit Ratio – Implementation of the Recommendations of Expert Group on CD Ratio An Expert Group was constituted by Government of India under Chairmanship of Shri Y.S.P. Thorat, M.D., NABARD to go into the nature and magnitude of the problem of low credit deposit (CD) ratio across States / Regi
RBI/2005-06/202 Ref.RPCD.LBS.BC.No.47/02.13.03/2005-06 Date: November 9, 2005 The Chairman / Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir, Credit Deposit Ratio – Implementation of the Recommendations of Expert Group on CD Ratio An Expert Group was constituted by Government of India under Chairmanship of Shri Y.S.P. Thorat, M.D., NABARD to go into the nature and magnitude of the problem of low credit deposit (CD) ratio across States / Regi
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