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Jul 01, 2011
Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Master Circular on Branch Licensing - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RBI/2011-12/80 RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BL.BC. 07/03.05.90-A/2011-12 July 1, 2011 The Chairman, All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Master Circular on Branch Licensing - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Reserve Bank of India has been issuing instructions to RRBs regarding opening/shifting/merger of branches/extension counters/offices, etc. from time to time. With a view to consolidating all the current instructions and incorporating ce
RBI/2011-12/80 RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BL.BC. 07/03.05.90-A/2011-12 July 1, 2011 The Chairman, All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Master Circular on Branch Licensing - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Reserve Bank of India has been issuing instructions to RRBs regarding opening/shifting/merger of branches/extension counters/offices, etc. from time to time. With a view to consolidating all the current instructions and incorporating ce
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Jul 01, 2011
Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters
RBI/2011-12/73 DBOD No. CID.BC. 1/20.16.003/2011-12 July 1, 2011 i) @@NBSP@@All scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) and ii) All India Notified Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of circulars to banks and financial institutions (FIs) containing instructions on matters relating to wilful defaulters. In order to enable the banks/FIs to h
RBI/2011-12/73 DBOD No. CID.BC. 1/20.16.003/2011-12 July 1, 2011 i) @@NBSP@@All scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) and ii) All India Notified Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of circulars to banks and financial institutions (FIs) containing instructions on matters relating to wilful defaulters. In order to enable the banks/FIs to h
Jul 01, 2011
Master Circular - Guidelines For Relief Measures By Banks In Areas Affected By Natural Calamities
RBI/2011-12/81 RPCD. No. PLFS. BC. 8 / 05.04.02/ 2011-12 July 1, 2011 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, MASTER CIRCULAR - GUIDELINES FOR RELIEF MEASURES BY BANKS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES Please refer to our Master Circular RPCD.No.PLFS.BC.1 /05.04.02/2010-11 dated July 1, 2010, incorporating guidelines issued to banks in regard to matters relating to relief me
RBI/2011-12/81 RPCD. No. PLFS. BC. 8 / 05.04.02/ 2011-12 July 1, 2011 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, MASTER CIRCULAR - GUIDELINES FOR RELIEF MEASURES BY BANKS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES Please refer to our Master Circular RPCD.No.PLFS.BC.1 /05.04.02/2010-11 dated July 1, 2010, incorporating guidelines issued to banks in regard to matters relating to relief me
Jul 01, 2011
Master Circular - Guarantees and Co-acceptances
RBI/2011-12/57 DBOD. No. Dir. BC. 8 /13.03.00/2011-12 July 1, 2011 10 Ashadha 1933 (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular - Guarantees and Co-acceptances Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.No.Dir.BC.12/13.03.00/2010-11 dated July 1, 2010 updating instructions/ guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2010 on matters relating to issue of Guarantees and Co-acceptances by banks. The Master Circular has been suitably
RBI/2011-12/57 DBOD. No. Dir. BC. 8 /13.03.00/2011-12 July 1, 2011 10 Ashadha 1933 (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular - Guarantees and Co-acceptances Please refer to the Master Circular DBOD.No.Dir.BC.12/13.03.00/2010-11 dated July 1, 2010 updating instructions/ guidelines issued to banks till June 30, 2010 on matters relating to issue of Guarantees and Co-acceptances by banks. The Master Circular has been suitably
Jul 01, 2011
Master Circular - Corporate Governance
RBI/2011-12/28 DNBS (PD) CC No.234/03.10.001/2011-12 July 1, 2011 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Dear Sir, Master Circular – Corporate Governance In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India has consolidated all the instructions issued on the topic as at end of June 30, 2011. It may be noted that the Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions contained in the notifications listed in the Appendix i
RBI/2011-12/28 DNBS (PD) CC No.234/03.10.001/2011-12 July 1, 2011 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Dear Sir, Master Circular – Corporate Governance In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India has consolidated all the instructions issued on the topic as at end of June 30, 2011. It may be noted that the Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions contained in the notifications listed in the Appendix i
Jul 01, 2011
Master Circular - Fair Practices Code
RBI/2011-12/26 DNBS (PD) CC No. 232/03.10.042/2011-12 July 1, 2011 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Residuary Non-Banking Companies (RNBCs) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Fair Practices Code In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India has consolidated all the instructions issued on the topic as at end of June 30, 2011. It may be noted that the Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions contained i
RBI/2011-12/26 DNBS (PD) CC No. 232/03.10.042/2011-12 July 1, 2011 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Residuary Non-Banking Companies (RNBCs) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Fair Practices Code In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India has consolidated all the instructions issued on the topic as at end of June 30, 2011. It may be noted that the Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions contained i
Jul 01, 2011
Master Circular on Inspection and Audit Systems in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks
RBI/2011-12/46 UBD.CO.BPD.(PCB) MC.No.9 /12.05.001/2011-2012 July 1, 2011 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/Dear Sir Master Circular on Inspection and Audit Systems in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.9 /12.05.001/2010-11 dated July 1, 2010 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the inst
RBI/2011-12/46 UBD.CO.BPD.(PCB) MC.No.9 /12.05.001/2011-2012 July 1, 2011 Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/Dear Sir Master Circular on Inspection and Audit Systems in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.BPD.(PCB).MC.No.9 /12.05.001/2010-11 dated July 1, 2010 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the inst
Jul 01, 2011
Master Circular on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme
RBI/2011-12/82 RPCD. FID. BC.No.06/12.01.001/2011-12 July 1, 2011 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions to banks on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme. In order to enable the banks to have instructions at one place, a Master Circular incorporating the existing guidelines/instructi
RBI/2011-12/82 RPCD. FID. BC.No.06/12.01.001/2011-12 July 1, 2011 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions to banks on SHG-Bank Linkage Programme. In order to enable the banks to have instructions at one place, a Master Circular incorporating the existing guidelines/instructi
Jul 01, 2011
Master Circular - KYC Guidelines - Anti Money Laundering Standards - PMLA, 2002 - Obligations of NBFCs
RBI/2011-12/25 DNBS (PD) CC No.231/03.10.42/2011-12 July 1, 2011 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies (MNBCs), and Residuary Non-Banking Companies (RNBCs) Dear Sir, Master Circular – 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) Guidelines – Anti Money Laundering Standards (AML) -'Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002@@NBSP@@ - Obligations of NBFCs in terms of Rules notified thereunder’ As you are aware, in order to have all current inst
RBI/2011-12/25 DNBS (PD) CC No.231/03.10.42/2011-12 July 1, 2011 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies (MNBCs), and Residuary Non-Banking Companies (RNBCs) Dear Sir, Master Circular – 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) Guidelines – Anti Money Laundering Standards (AML) -'Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002@@NBSP@@ - Obligations of NBFCs in terms of Rules notified thereunder’ As you are aware, in order to have all current inst
Jul 01, 2011
Master Circular- Priority Sector Lending - Credit Facilities to Minority Communities
RBI/2011-12/87 RPCD. GSSD. BC. No.1/09.10.01/2011 - 12@@NBSP@@ July 1, 2011 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular- Priority Sector Lending - Credit Facilities to Minority Communities Reserve Bank of India has, periodically, issued instructions/directives to banks with regard to providing credit facilities to Minority Communities. To enable banks to have current instructions at one place, a Master Circular incor
RBI/2011-12/87 RPCD. GSSD. BC. No.1/09.10.01/2011 - 12@@NBSP@@ July 1, 2011 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular- Priority Sector Lending - Credit Facilities to Minority Communities Reserve Bank of India has, periodically, issued instructions/directives to banks with regard to providing credit facilities to Minority Communities. To enable banks to have current instructions at one place, a Master Circular incor
Jul 01, 2011
Master Circular- Exemptions from the provisions of RBI Act, 1934
RBI/2011-12/22 DNBS.PD. CC.No.228 /03. 02.004 / 2011-12 July 1, 2011 (i) The Secretary, Ministry of Finance (ii) The Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (iii) President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (iv) President of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (v) Associations of NBFCs Dear Sir, Master Circular- Exemptions from the provisions of RBI Act, 1934 As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject
RBI/2011-12/22 DNBS.PD. CC.No.228 /03. 02.004 / 2011-12 July 1, 2011 (i) The Secretary, Ministry of Finance (ii) The Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (iii) President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (iv) President of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (v) Associations of NBFCs Dear Sir, Master Circular- Exemptions from the provisions of RBI Act, 1934 As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject
Jul 01, 2011
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2011 - “Non-Banking Financial Companies Acceptance of Public Deposits (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998”
RBI/2011-12/17 DNBS (PD) CC No @@NBSP@@223/03.02.001/2011-12 July 1, 2011 To The Chairman/CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial Companies (except Residuary Non-Banking Companies and Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies) Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2011 – “Non-Banking Financial Companies Acceptance of Public Deposits (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank
RBI/2011-12/17 DNBS (PD) CC No @@NBSP@@223/03.02.001/2011-12 July 1, 2011 To The Chairman/CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial Companies (except Residuary Non-Banking Companies and Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies) Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2011 – “Non-Banking Financial Companies Acceptance of Public Deposits (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank
Jul 01, 2011
Master Circular - allied activities- entry into insurance business, issue of credit card and marketing and distribution of certain products
RBI/2011-12/27 DNBS (PD) CC No.@@NBSP@@233/03.10.001/2011-12 July 1, 2011 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Dear Sir, Master Circular - allied activities- entry into insurance business, issue of credit card and marketing and distribution of certain products In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India has consolidated all the instructions issued on the topic as at end of June 30, 2011. It may be noted that the Master C
RBI/2011-12/27 DNBS (PD) CC No.@@NBSP@@233/03.10.001/2011-12 July 1, 2011 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Dear Sir, Master Circular - allied activities- entry into insurance business, issue of credit card and marketing and distribution of certain products In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India has consolidated all the instructions issued on the topic as at end of June 30, 2011. It may be noted that the Master C
Jul 01, 2011
Master Circular - Returns to be submitted by NBFCs
RBI/2011-12/21 DNBS.PD.CC. No.227/ 03.10.042/ 2011-12 July 1, 2011 All NBFCs (Excluding RNBCs) Dear Sirs, Master Circular-Returns to be submitted by NBFCs In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India has issued master circulars to NBFCs on various subjects. It is advised that instructions on various returns to be submitted by NBFCs issued upto June 30, 2011, have been compiled herein. A consolidated list of all such instructions is
RBI/2011-12/21 DNBS.PD.CC. No.227/ 03.10.042/ 2011-12 July 1, 2011 All NBFCs (Excluding RNBCs) Dear Sirs, Master Circular-Returns to be submitted by NBFCs In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India has issued master circulars to NBFCs on various subjects. It is advised that instructions on various returns to be submitted by NBFCs issued upto June 30, 2011, have been compiled herein. A consolidated list of all such instructions is
Jul 01, 2011
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2011 - “Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1977”
RBI/2011-12/24 DNBS (PD) CC No. 230/ 03. 02.001/2011-12 July 1, 2011 To The Chairman/CEOs of all Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2011 – “Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1977” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated Circulars / notifications. The instructions contained in the Notification No.DNBC.39
RBI/2011-12/24 DNBS (PD) CC No. 230/ 03. 02.001/2011-12 July 1, 2011 To The Chairman/CEOs of all Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2011 – “Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1977” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated Circulars / notifications. The instructions contained in the Notification No.DNBC.39
Jul 01, 2011
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2011- “Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007”
RBI 2011-12/19 DNBS (PD) CC No.225/ 03.02.001 / 2011-12 July 1, 2011 To The Chairman / CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2011– “Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007”@@NBSP@@ As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues
RBI 2011-12/19 DNBS (PD) CC No.225/ 03.02.001 / 2011-12 July 1, 2011 To The Chairman / CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2011– “Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007”@@NBSP@@ As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues
Jul 01, 2011
Master Circular - Frauds - Future approach towards monitoring of frauds in NBFCs
RBI/2011-12/23 DNBS.PD.CC. No.229/03.10.042/2011-12 July 1, 2011 All Deposit taking NBFCs (including RNBCs) Dear Sirs, Master Circular-Frauds – Future approach towards monitoring of frauds in NBFCs As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India had issued a Master Circular No 149@@NBSP@@on the captioned subject, which is now updated up to 30th June 2011. The Master Circular has also been placed on the
RBI/2011-12/23 DNBS.PD.CC. No.229/03.10.042/2011-12 July 1, 2011 All Deposit taking NBFCs (including RNBCs) Dear Sirs, Master Circular-Frauds – Future approach towards monitoring of frauds in NBFCs As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India had issued a Master Circular No 149@@NBSP@@on the captioned subject, which is now updated up to 30th June 2011. The Master Circular has also been placed on the
Jul 01, 2011
Master Circulars - Miscellaneous Instructions to All Non-Banking Financial Companies
RBI/2011-12/30 DNBS (PD) CC No.236 /03.02.001/2011-12 July 1, 2011 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Dear Sir, Master Circulars - Miscellaneous Instructions to All Non-Banking Financial Companies In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India has issued master circulars to NBFCs on various subjects. It is advised that miscellaneous directions/ instructions issued upto June 30, 2011, which do not find a place in such mast
RBI/2011-12/30 DNBS (PD) CC No.236 /03.02.001/2011-12 July 1, 2011 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Dear Sir, Master Circulars - Miscellaneous Instructions to All Non-Banking Financial Companies In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India has issued master circulars to NBFCs on various subjects. It is advised that miscellaneous directions/ instructions issued upto June 30, 2011, which do not find a place in such mast
Jul 01, 2011
Master Circular - Regulatory Framework for Core Investment Companies (CICs)
RBI/2011-12/31 DNBS (PD) CC No.237/03.02.001/2011-12 July 1, 2011 All Core Investment Companies Dear Sir, Master Circular – Regulatory Framework for Core Investment Companies(CICs) As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated circulars / notifications. The instructions contained in the circular DNBS(PD)CC.No.197/03.10.001/2010-11 dated@@NBSP@@ August 12, 2010 and @@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@Notif
RBI/2011-12/31 DNBS (PD) CC No.237/03.02.001/2011-12 July 1, 2011 All Core Investment Companies Dear Sir, Master Circular – Regulatory Framework for Core Investment Companies(CICs) As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated circulars / notifications. The instructions contained in the circular DNBS(PD)CC.No.197/03.10.001/2010-11 dated@@NBSP@@ August 12, 2010 and @@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@Notif
Jul 01, 2011
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2011 - “Mortgage Guarantee Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2008”
RBI/2011-12/33 DNBS (PD-MGC) C.C. No. 9/23.11.01/2011-12 July 1, 2011 The Chairman/CEOs of all Mortgage Guarantee Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2011 – “Mortgage Guarantee Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2008” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated circulars / notifications. The instructions contained in the notification No.DNBS (
RBI/2011-12/33 DNBS (PD-MGC) C.C. No. 9/23.11.01/2011-12 July 1, 2011 The Chairman/CEOs of all Mortgage Guarantee Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2011 – “Mortgage Guarantee Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2008” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated circulars / notifications. The instructions contained in the notification No.DNBS (
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