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Dec 22, 2023
Withdrawn w.e.f. January 12, 2026
Trade Credit for imports into India – Submission of return on issuance of bank guarantees for Trade Credits on the Centralised Information Management System (CIMS)

RBI/2023-24/96 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 10 December 22, 2023 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Trade Credit for imports into India – Submission of return on issuance of bank guarantees for Trade Credits on the Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) Attention of Authorised Dealer Category – I banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 75 November 19, 2013 read with A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 20 dated March 13, 2018 relating to Trade Credits for imports into India and submission of quarterly statement on issuance of guarantees therefor by AD banks on the eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) platform.

RBI/2023-24/96 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 10 December 22, 2023 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Trade Credit for imports into India – Submission of return on issuance of bank guarantees for Trade Credits on the Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) Attention of Authorised Dealer Category – I banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 75 November 19, 2013 read with A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 20 dated March 13, 2018 relating to Trade Credits for imports into India and submission of quarterly statement on issuance of guarantees therefor by AD banks on the eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) platform.

Jun 09, 2022
Withdrawn w.e.f. January 12, 2026
Discontinuation of Return under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
RBI/2022-23/69 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 05 June 09, 2022 AD Category I banks Madam/ Sir, Discontinuation of Return under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 Attention of Authorised Persons is invited to A.P. (DIR series) circular No 26, dated February 18, 2022, wherein Authorised Persons were advised about proposed discontinuation of the return “Details of guarantee availed and invoked from non-resident entities”. It was also advised that the date of discontin
RBI/2022-23/69 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 05 June 09, 2022 AD Category I banks Madam/ Sir, Discontinuation of Return under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 Attention of Authorised Persons is invited to A.P. (DIR series) circular No 26, dated February 18, 2022, wherein Authorised Persons were advised about proposed discontinuation of the return “Details of guarantee availed and invoked from non-resident entities”. It was also advised that the date of discontin
Jul 07, 2016
Withdrawn w.e.f. January 12, 2026
Discontinuation of Reporting of Bank Guarantee on behalf of service importers
RBI/2016-17/8 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 1 July 07, 2016 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir, Discontinuation of Reporting of Bank Guarantee on behalf of service importers Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to para no. 5 of the Master Direction No.8 dated January 01, 2016 on ‘Other Remittance Facilities’ in terms of which, AD Category-I banks were permitted to issue guarantees in favour of a non-resident se
RBI/2016-17/8 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 1 July 07, 2016 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir, Discontinuation of Reporting of Bank Guarantee on behalf of service importers Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to para no. 5 of the Master Direction No.8 dated January 01, 2016 on ‘Other Remittance Facilities’ in terms of which, AD Category-I banks were permitted to issue guarantees in favour of a non-resident se
Jan 04, 2016
UPDATED: 24 May, 2022
Withdrawn w.e.f. 01/10/2024

Directions - Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999 dated October 01, 2024 (Supersedes Master Direction- Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999, (Updated as on May 24, 2022))

RBI/FED/2015-16/1 FED Master Direction No.4/2015-16 January 1, 2016 (Updated as on May 24, 2022) (Updated as on January 04, 2021) (Updated as on April 04, 2019) (Updated as on September 19, 2018) (Updated as on December 22, 2017) (Updated a

RBI/FED/2015-16/1 FED Master Direction No.4/2015-16 January 1, 2016 (Updated as on May 24, 2022) (Updated as on January 04, 2021) (Updated as on April 04, 2019) (Updated as on September 19, 2018) (Updated as on December 22, 2017) (Updated a

Jul 16, 2015
Withdrawn w.e.f. 16/11/2021
Foreign Investment in India by Foreign Portfolio Investors
RBI/2015-16/131 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.6 July 16, 2015 To, All Authorised Persons Madam/ Sir, Foreign Investment in India by Foreign Portfolio Investors Attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to Schedule 5 to the Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident outside India) Regulations, 2000 notified vide Notification No. FEMA.20/2000- RB dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time and to A
RBI/2015-16/131 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.6 July 16, 2015 To, All Authorised Persons Madam/ Sir, Foreign Investment in India by Foreign Portfolio Investors Attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to Schedule 5 to the Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident outside India) Regulations, 2000 notified vide Notification No. FEMA.20/2000- RB dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time and to A
Jul 01, 2015
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Master Circular on Foreign Investment in India
RBI/2015-16/96 Master Circular No. 15/2015-16 July 01, 2015(Updated upto October 30, 2015) To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Foreign Investment in India Foreign investment in India is governed by sub-section (3) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 20/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. The regulatory framework and instructions issued by the Reserve Ban
RBI/2015-16/96 Master Circular No. 15/2015-16 July 01, 2015(Updated upto October 30, 2015) To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Foreign Investment in India Foreign investment in India is governed by sub-section (3) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 20/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. The regulatory framework and instructions issued by the Reserve Ban
Jul 01, 2015
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Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities
RBI/2015-16/92 Master Circular No.10/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (As updated on September 10, 2015) To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities” at one place. The list of underlying circulars/ notifications is set out in Appendix. 2. This
RBI/2015-16/92 Master Circular No.10/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (As updated on September 10, 2015) To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities” at one place. The list of underlying circulars/ notifications is set out in Appendix. 2. This
Jul 01, 2015
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India - Facilities for Residents
RBI/2015-16/91 Master Circular No.6/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India – Facilities for Residents Miscellaneous remittance facilities for residents are allowed in terms of section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, read with Government of India Notification No. G.S.R 381(E) dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. 2. This Master Circular consolida
RBI/2015-16/91 Master Circular No.6/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India – Facilities for Residents Miscellaneous remittance facilities for residents are allowed in terms of section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, read with Government of India Notification No. G.S.R 381(E) dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. 2. This Master Circular consolida
Jul 01, 2015
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme

RBI/2015-16/88 Master Circular No.1/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To All Authorised Persons, who are Indian Agents under the Money Transfer Service Scheme Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) is a quick and easy way of transferring personal remittances from abroad to beneficiaries in India. Only inward personal remittances into India such as remittances towards family maintenance and remittances favouring foreign to

RBI/2015-16/88 Master Circular No.1/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To All Authorised Persons, who are Indian Agents under the Money Transfer Service Scheme Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) is a quick and easy way of transferring personal remittances from abroad to beneficiaries in India. Only inward personal remittances into India such as remittances towards family maintenance and remittances favouring foreign to

Jul 01, 2015
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses

RBI/2015-16/89 Master Circular No. 3/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses

RBI/2015-16/89 Master Circular No. 3/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses

Jul 01, 2015
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals

RBI/2015-2016/80 Master Circular No.8/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals Remittance facilities for Non-Residents /Persons of Indian Origin /Foreign Nationals are governed by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.13/200

RBI/2015-2016/80 Master Circular No.8/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals Remittance facilities for Non-Residents /Persons of Indian Origin /Foreign Nationals are governed by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.13/200

Jul 01, 2015
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services

RBI/2015-16/82Master Circular No.13/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Amended up to November 27, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services Import of Goods and Services into India is being allowed in terms of Section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transaction) Rules, 2000 as

RBI/2015-16/82Master Circular No.13/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Amended up to November 27, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services Import of Goods and Services into India is being allowed in terms of Section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transaction) Rules, 2000 as

Jul 01, 2015
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin

RBI/2015-16/79 Master Circular No. 4/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin Acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by NRIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin is regulated in terms of Sub-sections (3), (4) and (5) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read

RBI/2015-16/79 Master Circular No. 4/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin Acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by NRIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin is regulated in terms of Sub-sections (3), (4) and (5) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read

Jul 01, 2015
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account
RBI/2015-16/78 Master Circular No. 2/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The acceptance of deposits by an Authorised Dealer /Authorised bank from persons resident outside India is regulated by the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.5/2000 - RB dated May
RBI/2015-16/78 Master Circular No. 2/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The acceptance of deposits by an Authorised Dealer /Authorised bank from persons resident outside India is regulated by the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.5/2000 - RB dated May
Jul 01, 2015
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999
RBI/2015-16/67 Master Circular No. 9/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks and Authorised Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999 The compounding of contraventions under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 is a voluntary process by which an applicant can seek compounding of an admitted contravention of any provision of FEMA, 1999 under Section 13(1) of the FEMA, 1999. 2. This Master Cir
RBI/2015-16/67 Master Circular No. 9/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks and Authorised Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999 The compounding of contraventions under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 is a voluntary process by which an applicant can seek compounding of an admitted contravention of any provision of FEMA, 1999 under Section 13(1) of the FEMA, 1999. 2. This Master Cir
Jul 01, 2015
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities

RBI/2015-16/54 Master Circular No.7/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (updated as on October 30, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities Establishment of Branch/Liaison/Project Offices in India is regulated in terms of Section 6(6) of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 as amended from time to ti

RBI/2015-16/54 Master Circular No.7/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (updated as on October 30, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities Establishment of Branch/Liaison/Project Offices in India is regulated in terms of Section 6(6) of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 as amended from time to ti

Jul 01, 2015
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) / Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad
RBI/2015-16/41 Master Circular No. 11/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) / Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad Direct investments by residents in Joint Venture (JV) and Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad are being allowed, in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, (42 of 1999) read with Notif
RBI/2015-16/41 Master Circular No. 11/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) / Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad Direct investments by residents in Joint Venture (JV) and Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad are being allowed, in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, (42 of 1999) read with Notif
Jul 01, 2015
Withdrawn
Master Circular on External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits
RBI/2015-16/33 Master Circular No. 12/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Updated upto October 06, 2015) To All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits availed of by residents are governed by clause (d) of sub-section 3 of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 3/2000-RB viz. Foreign Excha
RBI/2015-16/33 Master Circular No. 12/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Updated upto October 06, 2015) To All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits availed of by residents are governed by clause (d) of sub-section 3 of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 3/2000-RB viz. Foreign Excha
Jan 06, 2015
Withdrawn w.e.f. January 12, 2026
Non-resident guarantee for non-fund based facilities entered between two resident entities
RBI/2014-15/387 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 56 January 6, 2015 To All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks Madam /Sir Non-resident guarantee for non-fund based facilities entered between two resident entities Attention of Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 20 dated August 29, 2012 in terms of which non-resident guarantee for non-funded facilities such as Letters of Credit/guarantees/Letters of Undert
RBI/2014-15/387 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 56 January 6, 2015 To All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks Madam /Sir Non-resident guarantee for non-fund based facilities entered between two resident entities Attention of Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 20 dated August 29, 2012 in terms of which non-resident guarantee for non-funded facilities such as Letters of Credit/guarantees/Letters of Undert
Jul 01, 2014
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account
RBI/2014-15/7 Master Circular No. 2/2014-15 July 1, 2014 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam/ Sir Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The acceptance of deposits by an Authorised Dealer /Authorised bank from persons resident outside India are regulated by the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.5/2000 - RB dated May 3,
RBI/2014-15/7 Master Circular No. 2/2014-15 July 1, 2014 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam/ Sir Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The acceptance of deposits by an Authorised Dealer /Authorised bank from persons resident outside India are regulated by the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.5/2000 - RB dated May 3,
Jul 01, 2014
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals
RBI/2014-2015/8 Master Circular No.8/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (Amended up to January 22, 2015) To All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals Remittance facilities for Non-Residents /Persons of Indian Origin /Foreign Nationals are being governed by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 r
RBI/2014-2015/8 Master Circular No.8/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (Amended up to January 22, 2015) To All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals Remittance facilities for Non-Residents /Persons of Indian Origin /Foreign Nationals are being governed by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 r
Jul 01, 2014
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Master Circular on Exports of Goods and Services
RBI/2014-15/5 Master Circular No.14/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (Updated upto May 14, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Exports of Goods and Services Export of Goods and Services from India is allowed in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (1) and sub-section (3) of Section 7 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Cu
RBI/2014-15/5 Master Circular No.14/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (Updated upto May 14, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Exports of Goods and Services Export of Goods and Services from India is allowed in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (1) and sub-section (3) of Section 7 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Cu
Jul 01, 2014
Withdrawn
Master Circular on External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits
RBI/2014-15/3 Master Circular No.12/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (Updated up to June 11, 2015) All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits availed of by residents are governed by clause (d) of sub-section 3 of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 3/2000-RB viz. Foreign Exchange Man
RBI/2014-15/3 Master Circular No.12/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (Updated up to June 11, 2015) All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits availed of by residents are governed by clause (d) of sub-section 3 of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 3/2000-RB viz. Foreign Exchange Man
Jul 01, 2014
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India - Facilities for Residents
RBI/2014-15/10 Master Circular No. 6/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated as on November 21, 2014) To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India – Facilities for Residents Miscellaneous remittance facilities for residents are allowed in terms of section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, read with Government of India Notification No. G.S.R 381(E) dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time
RBI/2014-15/10 Master Circular No. 6/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated as on November 21, 2014) To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India – Facilities for Residents Miscellaneous remittance facilities for residents are allowed in terms of section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, read with Government of India Notification No. G.S.R 381(E) dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time
Jul 01, 2014
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme
RBI/2014-15/13Master Circular No.1/2014-15 July 1, 2014(As updated on March 25, 2015)ToAll Authorised Persons, who are Indian Agents underthe Money Transfer Service SchemeMadam / Sir,Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) is a quick and easy way of transferring personal remittances from abroad to beneficiaries in India. Only inward personal remittances into India such as remittances towards family maintenance and remittan
RBI/2014-15/13Master Circular No.1/2014-15 July 1, 2014(As updated on March 25, 2015)ToAll Authorised Persons, who are Indian Agents underthe Money Transfer Service SchemeMadam / Sir,Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) is a quick and easy way of transferring personal remittances from abroad to beneficiaries in India. Only inward personal remittances into India such as remittances towards family maintenance and remittan
Jul 01, 2014
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999
RBI/2014-15/1 Master Circular No. 9/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (As updated on October 16, 2014) To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks and Authorised Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999 The compounding of contraventions under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 is a voluntary process by which an applicant can seek compounding of an admitted contravention of any provision of FEMA, 1999 under Section 13(1) of th
RBI/2014-15/1 Master Circular No. 9/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (As updated on October 16, 2014) To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks and Authorised Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999 The compounding of contraventions under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 is a voluntary process by which an applicant can seek compounding of an admitted contravention of any provision of FEMA, 1999 under Section 13(1) of th
Jul 01, 2014
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin
RBI/2014-15/9 Master Circular No. 4/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated upto March 11, 2015) To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin Acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by NRIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin is regulated in terms of Sub-sections (3), (4) and (5) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchan
RBI/2014-15/9 Master Circular No. 4/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated upto March 11, 2015) To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin Acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by NRIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin is regulated in terms of Sub-sections (3), (4) and (5) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchan
Jul 01, 2014
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) /Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad
RBI/2014-15/2 Master Circular No. 11/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (Amended up to May 06, 2015) To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) / Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad Direct investments (or financial commitment) by residents in Joint Venture (JV) and Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad are being allowed, in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 6 of the Foreign Excha
RBI/2014-15/2 Master Circular No. 11/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (Amended up to May 06, 2015) To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) / Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad Direct investments (or financial commitment) by residents in Joint Venture (JV) and Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad are being allowed, in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 6 of the Foreign Excha
Jul 01, 2014
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses
RBI/2014-15/14 Master Circular No. 3/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (As updated on May 20, 2015) To, All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of
RBI/2014-15/14 Master Circular No. 3/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (As updated on May 20, 2015) To, All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of
Jul 01, 2014
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch /Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities
RBI/2014-2015/11 Master Circular No.7/2014-15 July 01, 2014 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities Establishment of Branch/Liaison/Project Offices in India is regulated in terms of Section 6(6) of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No.FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 as amended from time to time. 2. This Master Circular cons
RBI/2014-2015/11 Master Circular No.7/2014-15 July 01, 2014 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities Establishment of Branch/Liaison/Project Offices in India is regulated in terms of Section 6(6) of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No.FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 as amended from time to time. 2. This Master Circular cons
Jul 01, 2014
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services
RBI/2014-15/4 Master Circular No.13/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (As amended up to June 18, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services Import of Goods and Services into India is being allowed in terms of Section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account) Rules, 2000 as amended from
RBI/2014-15/4 Master Circular No.13/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (As amended up to June 18, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services Import of Goods and Services into India is being allowed in terms of Section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account) Rules, 2000 as amended from
Jun 09, 2014
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Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liquidity Risk Monitoring Tools and LCR Disclosure Standards

RBI/2013-14/635 DBOD.BP.BC.No.120/21.04.098/2013-14 June 9, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liquidity Risk Monitoring Tools and LCR Disclosure Standards Please refer to the ‘First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2014-15’ announced on April 1, 2014, wherein it was proposed to issue guidelines relating to Basel III LCR and Liquidity Risk Monitoring tools by

RBI/2013-14/635 DBOD.BP.BC.No.120/21.04.098/2013-14 June 9, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Liquidity Risk Monitoring Tools and LCR Disclosure Standards Please refer to the ‘First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2014-15’ announced on April 1, 2014, wherein it was proposed to issue guidelines relating to Basel III LCR and Liquidity Risk Monitoring tools by

Nov 19, 2013
Withdrawn w.e.f. January 12, 2026
Trade Credit for imports into India- Online submission of data on issuance of Guarantee/Letter of Undertaking (LoU)/Letter of Comfort (LoC) by ADs

RBI/2013-14/374 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 75 November 19, 2013 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Trade Credit for imports into India- Online submission of data on issuance of Guarantee/Letter of Undertaking (LoU) /Letter of Comfort (LoC) by ADs Attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 87 dated April 17, 2004 and A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 24 November 1, 2004 relating to

RBI/2013-14/374 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 75 November 19, 2013 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Trade Credit for imports into India- Online submission of data on issuance of Guarantee/Letter of Undertaking (LoU) /Letter of Comfort (LoC) by ADs Attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 87 dated April 17, 2004 and A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 24 November 1, 2004 relating to

Sep 05, 2013
Withdrawn w.e.f. January 12, 2026
Issue of Bank Guarantee on behalf of person resident outside India for FDI transactions
RBI/2013-14/230 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.37 September 05, 2013 To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Issue of Bank Guarantee on behalf of person resident outside India for FDI transactions Attention of the Authorised Dealer Category – I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident Outside India) Regulations, 2000, notified vide Notification No. FEMA. 20/2000-RB dated
RBI/2013-14/230 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.37 September 05, 2013 To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Issue of Bank Guarantee on behalf of person resident outside India for FDI transactions Attention of the Authorised Dealer Category – I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident Outside India) Regulations, 2000, notified vide Notification No. FEMA. 20/2000-RB dated
Jul 01, 2013
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Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin
RBI/2013-14/4 Master Circular No. 4/2013-14 (Updated as June 25, 2014) July 1, 2013 To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin Acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by NRIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin is regulated in terms of Sub-sections (3), (4) and (5) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange
RBI/2013-14/4 Master Circular No. 4/2013-14 (Updated as June 25, 2014) July 1, 2013 To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin Acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by NRIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin is regulated in terms of Sub-sections (3), (4) and (5) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange
Jul 01, 2013
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Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account
RBI/2013-14/2 Master Circular No.2 /2013-14 (Updated as June 25, 2014) July 1, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The acceptance of deposits by an Authorised Dealer /Authorised bank from persons resident outside India are regulated by the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notificatio
RBI/2013-14/2 Master Circular No.2 /2013-14 (Updated as June 25, 2014) July 1, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The acceptance of deposits by an Authorised Dealer /Authorised bank from persons resident outside India are regulated by the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notificatio
Jul 01, 2013
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Master Circular on Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999

RBI/2013-14/9 Master Circular No.9/2013-14 (Updated as on April 28, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I banks and Authorised Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999 The compounding of contraventions under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 is a voluntary process@@NBSP@@ by which an applicant can seek compounding of an admitted contravention of any provision of FEMA, 1999 under Section 13(1)

RBI/2013-14/9 Master Circular No.9/2013-14 (Updated as on April 28, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I banks and Authorised Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999 The compounding of contraventions under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 is a voluntary process@@NBSP@@ by which an applicant can seek compounding of an admitted contravention of any provision of FEMA, 1999 under Section 13(1)

Jul 01, 2013
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Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme
RBI/2013-14/1 Master Circular No.1 /2013-14 (As updated on June 27, 2014) July 01, 2013 To All Authorised Persons, who are Indian Agents under the Money Transfer Service Scheme Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) is a quick and easy way of transferring personal remittances from abroad to beneficiaries in India. Only inward personal remittances into India such as remittances towards family maintenance and r
RBI/2013-14/1 Master Circular No.1 /2013-14 (As updated on June 27, 2014) July 01, 2013 To All Authorised Persons, who are Indian Agents under the Money Transfer Service Scheme Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) is a quick and easy way of transferring personal remittances from abroad to beneficiaries in India. Only inward personal remittances into India such as remittances towards family maintenance and r
Jul 01, 2013
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals

RBI/2013-2014/8 Master Circular No.8/2013-14 (Updated as June 25, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals Remittance facilities for Non-Residents /Persons of Indian Origin /Foreign Nationals are being governed by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read

RBI/2013-2014/8 Master Circular No.8/2013-14 (Updated as June 25, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals Remittance facilities for Non-Residents /Persons of Indian Origin /Foreign Nationals are being governed by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read

Jul 01, 2013
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Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities

RBI/2013-14/10 Master Circular No.10 /2013-14 (As updated upto June 15, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities” at one place. The list of underlying circulars/ notifications is set out in Appendix. 2. This M

RBI/2013-14/10 Master Circular No.10 /2013-14 (As updated upto June 15, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities” at one place. The list of underlying circulars/ notifications is set out in Appendix. 2. This M

Jul 01, 2013
Withdrawn
Master Circular on External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits
RBI/2013-14/12 Master Circular No. 12/2013-14 (Updated till June 16, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits availed of by residents are governed by clause (d) of sub-section 3 of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 3/ 2000-RB viz. Foreign Excha
RBI/2013-14/12 Master Circular No. 12/2013-14 (Updated till June 16, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits availed of by residents are governed by clause (d) of sub-section 3 of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 3/ 2000-RB viz. Foreign Excha
Jul 01, 2013
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Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) /Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad

RBI/2013-14/11 Master Circular No.11/2013-14 (Amended up to June 17, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) / Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad Direct investments by residents in Joint Venture (JV) and Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad are being allowed, in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999,

RBI/2013-14/11 Master Circular No.11/2013-14 (Amended up to June 17, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) / Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad Direct investments by residents in Joint Venture (JV) and Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad are being allowed, in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999,

Jul 01, 2013
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services

RBI/2013-14/13 Master Circular No.13/2013-14 (Updated upto June 18, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services Import of Goods and Services into India is being allowed in terms of Section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account) Rules, 2000 as amended from tim

RBI/2013-14/13 Master Circular No.13/2013-14 (Updated upto June 18, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services Import of Goods and Services into India is being allowed in terms of Section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account) Rules, 2000 as amended from tim

Jul 01, 2013
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Foreign Investment in India
RBI/2013-14/15 Master Circular No.15/2013-14 (Updated as on June 18, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Foreign Investment in India Foreign investment in India is governed by sub-section (3) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 20/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. The regulatory framework and instructions issued by the Reserve Bank
RBI/2013-14/15 Master Circular No.15/2013-14 (Updated as on June 18, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Foreign Investment in India Foreign investment in India is governed by sub-section (3) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 20/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. The regulatory framework and instructions issued by the Reserve Bank
Jul 01, 2013
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India - Facilities for Residents
RBI/2013-14/6 Master Circular No.6/2013-14 (Updated as on June 17, 2014) July 1, 2013 To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India – Facilities for Residents Miscellaneous remittance facilities for residents are allowed in terms of section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, read with Government of India Notification No. G.S.R 381(E) dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. 2. T
RBI/2013-14/6 Master Circular No.6/2013-14 (Updated as on June 17, 2014) July 1, 2013 To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India – Facilities for Residents Miscellaneous remittance facilities for residents are allowed in terms of section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, read with Government of India Notification No. G.S.R 381(E) dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. 2. T
Jul 01, 2013
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities
RBI/2013-2014/7 Master Circular No.7/2013-14 (Updated as on June 17, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities Establishment of Branch/Liaison/Project Offices in India is regulated in terms of Section 6(6) of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 as amended from time to time
RBI/2013-2014/7 Master Circular No.7/2013-14 (Updated as on June 17, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities Establishment of Branch/Liaison/Project Offices in India is regulated in terms of Section 6(6) of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 as amended from time to time
Jul 01, 2013
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses
RBI/2013-14/3 Master Circular No. 3/2013-14 (As updated upto June 15, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts
RBI/2013-14/3 Master Circular No. 3/2013-14 (As updated upto June 15, 2014) July 01, 2013 To, All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts
Jun 26, 2013
Withdrawn w.e.f. January 12, 2026
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy - Structured Obligations
RBI//2012-13/553 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.120 June 26, 2013 To All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks Madam / Sir, External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy – Structured Obligations Attention of Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 40 dated March 02, 2010 and A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 28 dated September 26, 2011 pertaining to External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy (Structured Obligations
RBI//2012-13/553 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.120 June 26, 2013 To All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks Madam / Sir, External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy – Structured Obligations Attention of Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 40 dated March 02, 2010 and A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 28 dated September 26, 2011 pertaining to External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy (Structured Obligations
Aug 29, 2012
Withdrawn w.e.f. January 12, 2026
Non-resident guarantee for non-fund based facilities entered between two resident entities
RBI/2012-13/179 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 20 August 29, 2012 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Non-resident guarantee for non-fund based facilities entered between two resident entities Attention of Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to Notification No. FEMA 29 / 2000-RB dated September 26, 2000 viz. Payment to person resident outside India on invocation of guarantee, A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 28 dated Mar
RBI/2012-13/179 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 20 August 29, 2012 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Non-resident guarantee for non-fund based facilities entered between two resident entities Attention of Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to Notification No. FEMA 29 / 2000-RB dated September 26, 2000 viz. Payment to person resident outside India on invocation of guarantee, A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 28 dated Mar
Jul 02, 2012
Withdrawn
Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services
RBI/2012-13/13 Master Circular No.13 /2012-13 (Updated as on October 05, 2012) July 02, 2012 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services Import of Goods and Services into India is being allowed in terms of Section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account) Rules, 2000 as amended fro
RBI/2012-13/13 Master Circular No.13 /2012-13 (Updated as on October 05, 2012) July 02, 2012 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services Import of Goods and Services into India is being allowed in terms of Section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account) Rules, 2000 as amended fro

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