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Jul 02, 2012
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2012 - “Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1977”
RBI/2012-13/35 DNBS (PD) CC No.284/03.02.001/2012-13 July 2, 2012 To The Chairman/CEOs of all Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2012 – “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/DG
RBI/2012-13/35 DNBS (PD) CC No.284/03.02.001/2012-13 July 2, 2012 To The Chairman/CEOs of all Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2012 – “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/DG
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Jul 02, 2012
Master Circular - Lending To Priority Sector
RBI/2012-13/108 RPCD. CO. Plan.BC 12/04.09.01/2012-13 July 2, 2012 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, MASTER CIRCULAR - LENDING TO PRIORITY SECTOR The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks on lending to Priority Sector. In order to enable the banks to have current instructions at one place, a Master Ci
RBI/2012-13/108 RPCD. CO. Plan.BC 12/04.09.01/2012-13 July 2, 2012 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, MASTER CIRCULAR - LENDING TO PRIORITY SECTOR The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks on lending to Priority Sector. In order to enable the banks to have current instructions at one place, a Master Ci
Jul 02, 2012
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2012- “Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007”
RBI/2012-13/37 DNBS (PD) CC No. 279/03.02.001/2012-13 July 2, 2012 To The Chairman / CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2012– “Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated ci
RBI/2012-13/37 DNBS (PD) CC No. 279/03.02.001/2012-13 July 2, 2012 To The Chairman / CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2012– “Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated ci
Jul 02, 2012
Notification as amended upto June 30, 2012 - “Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007”
RBI/2012-13/38 DNBS (PD) CC No.278/03.02.001/2012-13 July 2, 2012 To The Chairman / CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies and Residuary Non-Banking Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2012 – “Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of
RBI/2012-13/38 DNBS (PD) CC No.278/03.02.001/2012-13 July 2, 2012 To The Chairman / CEOs of all Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies and Residuary Non-Banking Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended upto June 30, 2012 – “Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of
Jul 02, 2012
Master Circular Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks
RBI/2012-13/54 UBD.BPD (PCB) MC.No.11/13.01.000/2012-13 July 2, 2012 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.PCB.MC.No.11/13.01.000/2011-12 dated July 1, 2011 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/gui
RBI/2012-13/54 UBD.BPD (PCB) MC.No.11/13.01.000/2012-13 July 2, 2012 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to our Master Circular UBD.PCB.MC.No.11/13.01.000/2011-12 dated July 1, 2011 on the captioned subject (available at RBI website www.rbi.org.in). The enclosed Master Circular consolidates and updates all the instructions/gui
Jul 02, 2012
Master Circular on Appointment & Delisting of Brokers and Payment of Brokerage on Relief/Savings Bonds
RBI/2012-13/81 DGBA.CDD No. H – 8576 /13.01.299/2012-13 July 2, 2012 Ashadha 10, 1934 (S) The Chairman / Managing DirectorHead Office (Government Accounts Department)State Bank of India and Associates All Nationalized banks(Excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank)Axis Bank Ltd./ICICI Bank Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd./ Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. (SHCIL) Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular on Appointment & Delisting of Brokers and Payment of Brokerage on Re
RBI/2012-13/81 DGBA.CDD No. H – 8576 /13.01.299/2012-13 July 2, 2012 Ashadha 10, 1934 (S) The Chairman / Managing DirectorHead Office (Government Accounts Department)State Bank of India and Associates All Nationalized banks(Excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank)Axis Bank Ltd./ICICI Bank Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd./ Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. (SHCIL) Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular on Appointment & Delisting of Brokers and Payment of Brokerage on Re
Jul 02, 2012
Master Circular on Nomination facility in Relief/Savings bonds
RBI/2012-13/82 DGBA.CDD No. H –8574/13.01.299/2012-13 July 2, 2012 Ashadha 10, 1934 (S) The Chairman /Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India and Associates All Nationalized banks (Excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank) Axis Bank Ltd./ICICI Bank Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd./ Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.(SCHIL) Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular on Nomination facility in Relief/Savings bonds Please refer to our Maste
RBI/2012-13/82 DGBA.CDD No. H –8574/13.01.299/2012-13 July 2, 2012 Ashadha 10, 1934 (S) The Chairman /Managing Director Head Office (Government Accounts Department) State Bank of India and Associates All Nationalized banks (Excluding Punjab and Sind Bank & Andhra Bank) Axis Bank Ltd./ICICI Bank Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd./ Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.(SCHIL) Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular on Nomination facility in Relief/Savings bonds Please refer to our Maste
Jul 02, 2012
Master Circular - Lending to Priority Sector
RBI/2012-13/85 RPCD. CO. RRB.BC.No. 6 /03.05.33/2012-13 July 02, 2012 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular - Lending to Priority Sector Reserve Bank of India has been issuing instructions to RRBs regarding lending to Priority Sector from time to time. With a view to consolidating all the current instructions at a place, a Master Circular has been prepared to enable RRBs to peruse the required information at a single source. The master circul
RBI/2012-13/85 RPCD. CO. RRB.BC.No. 6 /03.05.33/2012-13 July 02, 2012 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular - Lending to Priority Sector Reserve Bank of India has been issuing instructions to RRBs regarding lending to Priority Sector from time to time. With a view to consolidating all the current instructions at a place, a Master Circular has been prepared to enable RRBs to peruse the required information at a single source. The master circul
Jul 02, 2012
Master Circular on Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings
RBI/2012-13/5 Master Circular No. 5/2012-13 July 2, 2012 To, @@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@All Authorised Dealers - Category I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts, Overseas Commodity & Freight@@NBSP@@ Hedging, Rupee Accounts of Non-Resident Banks, Inter-Bank Foreign Exchange Dealings, etc. are governed by the provisions in Notification No. FEMA 1/2000-RB, Regulation 4(2) of Notification No.
RBI/2012-13/5 Master Circular No. 5/2012-13 July 2, 2012 To, @@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@All Authorised Dealers - Category I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts, Overseas Commodity & Freight@@NBSP@@ Hedging, Rupee Accounts of Non-Resident Banks, Inter-Bank Foreign Exchange Dealings, etc. are governed by the provisions in Notification No. FEMA 1/2000-RB, Regulation 4(2) of Notification No.
Jul 02, 2012
Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India - Facilities for Residents
RBI/2012-13/6 Master Circular No. 6/2012-13 (Updated as on October 12, 2012) July 2, 2012 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/2012-13/6 Master Circular No. 6/2012-13 (Updated as on October 12, 2012) July 2, 2012 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 02, 2012
Master Circular on External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits
RBI/2012-13/12 Master Circular No.12/2012-13 (Updated as on March 20, 2013) July 02, 2012 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer 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 Management (Borr
RBI/2012-13/12 Master Circular No.12/2012-13 (Updated as on March 20, 2013) July 02, 2012 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer 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 Management (Borr
Jul 02, 2012
Master Circular on Export of Goods and Services
RBI/2012-13/14 Master Circular No. 14/2012-13 (Updated as on October 18, 2012) July 02, 2012 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Export 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 Manageme
RBI/2012-13/14 Master Circular No. 14/2012-13 (Updated as on October 18, 2012) July 02, 2012 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Export 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 Manageme
Jul 02, 2012
Master Circular on Foreign Investment in India
RBI/2012-13/15 Master Circular No.15/2012-13 (Updated as on April 01, 2013) July 02, 2012 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/2012-13/15 Master Circular No.15/2012-13 (Updated as on April 01, 2013) July 02, 2012 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 02, 2012
Master Circular- Priority Sector Lending - Credit Facilities to Minority Communities
RBI/2012-13/89 RPCD. GSSD. BC. No.2/09.10.01/2012 - 13 July 02, 2012 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 incorporatin
RBI/2012-13/89 RPCD. GSSD. BC. No.2/09.10.01/2012 - 13 July 02, 2012 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 incorporatin
Jul 02, 2012
Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme
RBI/2012-13/1 Master Circular No.1/2012-13 July 02, 2012 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/2012-13/1 Master Circular No.1/2012-13 July 02, 2012 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 02, 2012
Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities
RBI/2012-13/7 Master Circular No. 7/2012-13 (Updated as on March 18, 2013) July 02, 2012 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 tim
RBI/2012-13/7 Master Circular No. 7/2012-13 (Updated as on March 18, 2013) July 02, 2012 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 tim
Jul 02, 2012
Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account
RBI/2012-13/2 Master Circular No.2/2012-13 July 2, 2012 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/2012-13/2 Master Circular No.2/2012-13 July 2, 2012 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 02, 2012
Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses
RBI/2012-13/3 Master Circular No. 3/2012-13 (Updated as on April 09, 2013) July 02, 2012 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 o
RBI/2012-13/3 Master Circular No. 3/2012-13 (Updated as on April 09, 2013) July 02, 2012 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 o
Jul 02, 2012
Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin
RBI/2012-13/4 Master Circular No.4 /2012-13 July 02, 2012 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/2012-13/4 Master Circular No.4 /2012-13 July 02, 2012 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 02, 2012
Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals
RBI/2012-13/8 Master Circular No.8/2012-13 (Updated as on October 12, 2012) July 02, 2012 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/2012-13/8 Master Circular No.8/2012-13 (Updated as on October 12, 2012) July 02, 2012 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
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