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Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities
RBI/2014-15/15Master Circular No.10/2014-15July 01, 2014(As updated on March 25, 2015)To,All Authorised Persons in Foreign ExchangeMadam / Sir,Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activitiesThis 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 Master Circu
RBI/2014-15/15Master Circular No.10/2014-15July 01, 2014(As updated on March 25, 2015)To,All Authorised Persons in Foreign ExchangeMadam / Sir,Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activitiesThis 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 Master Circu
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Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Priority Sector Lending-Targets and Classification
RBI/2014-15/95 RPCD.CO.Plan.BC 10/04.09.01/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, MASTER CIRCULAR - PRIORITY SECTOR LENDING-TARGETS AND CLASSIFICATION The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks on Priority Sector Lending. In order to enable the banks to have current instructions at one
RBI/2014-15/95 RPCD.CO.Plan.BC 10/04.09.01/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, MASTER CIRCULAR - PRIORITY SECTOR LENDING-TARGETS AND CLASSIFICATION The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks on Priority Sector Lending. In order to enable the banks to have current instructions at one
Jul 01, 2014
Frauds - Classification and Reporting
RBI/2014-15/85 DBS.CO.CFMC.BC.No. 1/23.04.001/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairmen & Chief Executive Officers of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) and All India Select Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Frauds – Classification and Reporting Please refer to our letter DBS.FrMC.BC.No.1 /23.04.001/2013-14 dated July 01, 2013 forwarding the Master Circular on 'Frauds – Classification and Reporting'. It may be noted that the Master Circular consolidates and u
RBI/2014-15/85 DBS.CO.CFMC.BC.No. 1/23.04.001/2014-15 July 01, 2014 The Chairmen & Chief Executive Officers of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) and All India Select Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Frauds – Classification and Reporting Please refer to our letter DBS.FrMC.BC.No.1 /23.04.001/2013-14 dated July 01, 2013 forwarding the Master Circular on 'Frauds – Classification and Reporting'. It may be noted that the Master Circular consolidates and u
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Fair Practices Code
RBI/2014-15/34 DNBS (PD) CC No.388/03.10.042/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As updated on October 30, 2014) To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Residuary Non-Banking Companies (RNBCs) Dear Sirs, Master Circular - Fair Practices Code In order to have all current instructions on the subject in one place, the Reserve Bank of India has consolidated all the instructions issued on the topic as on June 30, 2014. The Master Circular has also been placed on the RBI web-s
RBI/2014-15/34 DNBS (PD) CC No.388/03.10.042/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As updated on October 30, 2014) To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Residuary Non-Banking Companies (RNBCs) Dear Sirs, Master Circular - Fair Practices Code In order to have all current instructions on the subject in one place, the Reserve Bank of India has consolidated all the instructions issued on the topic as on June 30, 2014. The Master Circular has also been placed on the RBI web-s
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Lead Bank Scheme
RBI/2014-15/94 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 9/02.01.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The Chairmen and Managing Directors SLBC Convenor Banks/Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam MASTER CIRCULAR – Lead Bank Scheme The Reserve Bank of India has issued guidelines on Lead Bank Scheme from time to time. This Master Circular consolidates the relevant guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India on Lead Bank Scheme up to June 30, 2014 as listed in the Appendix. 2. This Master Circular has been placed on t
RBI/2014-15/94 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 9/02.01.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The Chairmen and Managing Directors SLBC Convenor Banks/Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam MASTER CIRCULAR – Lead Bank Scheme The Reserve Bank of India has issued guidelines on Lead Bank Scheme from time to time. This Master Circular consolidates the relevant guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India on Lead Bank Scheme up to June 30, 2014 as listed in the Appendix. 2. This Master Circular has been placed on t
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - “Non-Banking Financial Companies Acceptance of Public Deposits (Reserve Bank) Directions, 1998”
RBI/2014-15/53 DNBS (PD) CC No 379/03.02.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As amended up to May 25, 2015) To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (except Residuary Non-Banking Companies and Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies) Dear Sirs, Master Circular – “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 of India issues updated
RBI/2014-15/53 DNBS (PD) CC No 379/03.02.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As amended up to May 25, 2015) To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (except Residuary Non-Banking Companies and Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies) Dear Sirs, Master Circular – “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 of India issues updated
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - “Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007”
RBI/2014-15/54 DNBS (PD) CC No. 380/03.02.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As amended up to May 25, 2015) To All Deposit Taking NBFCs and Residuary Non-Banking Companies Dear Sirs, Master Circular – “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 India issues updated circulars / notifications. The instr
RBI/2014-15/54 DNBS (PD) CC No. 380/03.02.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As amended up to May 25, 2015) To All Deposit Taking NBFCs and Residuary Non-Banking Companies Dear Sirs, Master Circular – “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 India issues updated circulars / notifications. The instr
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) Guidelines - Anti Money Laundering Standards (AML) -'Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 - Obligations of NBFCs in terms of Rules notified thereunder’
RBI/2014-15/56 DNBS (PD) CC No. 387/03.10.42/ 2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As amended up to October 30, 2014) To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies (MNBCs), and Residuary Non-Banking Companies (RNBCs) Dear Sirs, Master Circular – 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) Guidelines – Anti Money Laundering Standards (AML) -'Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 - Obligations of NBFCs in terms of Rules notified thereunder’ As you are aware, in
RBI/2014-15/56 DNBS (PD) CC No. 387/03.10.42/ 2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As amended up to October 30, 2014) To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies (MNBCs), and Residuary Non-Banking Companies (RNBCs) Dear Sirs, Master Circular – 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) Guidelines – Anti Money Laundering Standards (AML) -'Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 - Obligations of NBFCs in terms of Rules notified thereunder’ As you are aware, in
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - “Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007”
RBI/2014-15/55 DNBS (PD) CC No.381/03.02.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As amended up to October 30, 2014) To All Non-Deposit taking NBFCs Dear Sirs, Master Circular – “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 circulars/notifications. The instructions contained in the
RBI/2014-15/55 DNBS (PD) CC No.381/03.02.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As amended up to October 30, 2014) To All Non-Deposit taking NBFCs Dear Sirs, Master Circular – “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 circulars/notifications. The instructions contained in the
Jul 01, 2014
RRBs - Master Circular on Priority Sector Lending
RBI/2014-15/82 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.5/03.05.33/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The Chairman 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 Circular incorporating the existing guidelines / instructions / directives on the subject
RBI/2014-15/82 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.5/03.05.33/2014-15 July 1, 2014 The Chairman 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 Circular incorporating the existing guidelines / instructions / directives on the subject
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Basel III Capital Regulations
RBI/2014-15/103 DBOD.No.BP.BC.6/21.06.201/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Sir, Master Circular – Basel III Capital Regulations Please refer to the Master Circular No.DBOD.BP.BC.2/21.06.201/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013, consolidating therein the prudential guidelines on capital adequacy issued to banks till that date. 2. As you are aware, Basel III Capital Regulations is being implemented i
RBI/2014-15/103 DBOD.No.BP.BC.6/21.06.201/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Sir, Master Circular – Basel III Capital Regulations Please refer to the Master Circular No.DBOD.BP.BC.2/21.06.201/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013, consolidating therein the prudential guidelines on capital adequacy issued to banks till that date. 2. As you are aware, Basel III Capital Regulations is being implemented i
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circulars - Miscellaneous Instructions to all Non-Banking Financial Companies
RBI/2014-15/52 DNBS(PD).CC.No.392/03.02.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As amended up to February 06, 2015) To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Dear Sirs, 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, 2014, w
RBI/2014-15/52 DNBS(PD).CC.No.392/03.02.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As amended up to February 06, 2015) To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Dear Sirs, 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, 2014, w
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular- Capital Adequacy Standards and Risk Management Guidelines for Standalone Primary Dealers
RBI/2014-15/97 IDMD.PDRD. 02/03.64.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Standalone Primary Dealers Dear Sir / Madam, Master Circular- Capital Adequacy Standards and Risk Management Guidelines for Standalone Primary Dealers The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, from time to time, issued guidelines/instructions to the standalone Primary Dealers (PDs) with regard to their Capital Adequacy Standards and Risk Management. The enclosed Master Circular incorporates all the guidelines/i
RBI/2014-15/97 IDMD.PDRD. 02/03.64.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Standalone Primary Dealers Dear Sir / Madam, Master Circular- Capital Adequacy Standards and Risk Management Guidelines for Standalone Primary Dealers The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, from time to time, issued guidelines/instructions to the standalone Primary Dealers (PDs) with regard to their Capital Adequacy Standards and Risk Management. The enclosed Master Circular incorporates all the guidelines/i
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Nomination facility for Relief/Savings Bonds
RBI/2014-15/107 DGBA.CDD. No. 7917/13.01.299/2014-15 July 01, 2014 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 Nomination facility for Relief/Savings Bonds Please refer to our Master Circular RBI/2013-1
RBI/2014-15/107 DGBA.CDD. No. 7917/13.01.299/2014-15 July 01, 2014 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 Nomination facility for Relief/Savings Bonds Please refer to our Master Circular RBI/2013-1
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Guidelines for Issue of Commercial Paper
RBI/2014-15/100 IDMD.PCD.04/14.01.02/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All market participants Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular - Guidelines for Issue of Commercial Paper Commercial Paper (CP), an unsecured money market instrument issued in the form of a promissory note, was introduced in India in 1990 with a view to enable highly rated corporate borrowers to diversify their sources of short-term borrowings and provide an additional instrument to the investors. 2. A Master Circular
RBI/2014-15/100 IDMD.PCD.04/14.01.02/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All market participants Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular - Guidelines for Issue of Commercial Paper Commercial Paper (CP), an unsecured money market instrument issued in the form of a promissory note, was introduced in India in 1990 with a view to enable highly rated corporate borrowers to diversify their sources of short-term borrowings and provide an additional instrument to the investors. 2. A Master Circular
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Operational Guidelines to Primary Dealers
RBI/2014-15/96 IDMD.PDRD.01/03.64.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Primary Dealers Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular – Operational Guidelines to Primary Dealers The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions to the Primary Dealers (PDs) in regard to their operations. The Master Circular incorporating the guidelines/instructions/circulars on the subject issued up to June 30, 2014 is enclosed. A list of circulars finding reference
RBI/2014-15/96 IDMD.PDRD.01/03.64.00/2014-15 July 1, 2014 All Primary Dealers Dear Sir / Madam Master Circular – Operational Guidelines to Primary Dealers The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions to the Primary Dealers (PDs) in regard to their operations. The Master Circular incorporating the guidelines/instructions/circulars on the subject issued up to June 30, 2014 is enclosed. A list of circulars finding reference
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Policy Guidelines on Issuance and Operation of Pre-paid Payment Instruments in India
RBI/2014-2015/105 DPSS.CO.PD.PPI.No.3/02.14.006/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (updated as on December 03, 2014) All Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers, System Providers, System Participants and all other Prospective Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers Madam / Dear Sir Master Circular – Policy Guidelines on Issuance and Operation of Pre-paid Payment Instruments in India As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of circulars containing p
RBI/2014-2015/105 DPSS.CO.PD.PPI.No.3/02.14.006/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (updated as on December 03, 2014) All Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers, System Providers, System Participants and all other Prospective Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers Madam / Dear Sir Master Circular – Policy Guidelines on Issuance and Operation of Pre-paid Payment Instruments in India As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of circulars containing p
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular - Mobile Banking transactions in India - Operative Guidelines for Banks
RBI/2014-15/104 DPSS.CO.PD.Mobile Banking. No.2/02.23.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As updated on December 04, 2014) The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks Madam /Dear Sir, Master Circular – Mobile Banking transactions in India – Operative Guidelines for Banks As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from
RBI/2014-15/104 DPSS.CO.PD.Mobile Banking. No.2/02.23.001/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (As updated on December 04, 2014) The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks Madam /Dear Sir, Master Circular – Mobile Banking transactions in India – Operative Guidelines for Banks As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has, from
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Export Credit Refinance Facility
RBI/2014-15/101 Ref.MPD.No.373/07.01.279/2014-15 July 1, 2014 Aashadha 10, 1936 (Saka) The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all Scheduled Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Master Circular on Export Credit Refinance Facility Please refer to Master Circular No.MPD No.366/07.01.279/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 on export credit refinance facility. This revised Master Circular on Export Credit Refinance Facility consolidates and updates all instructions/guidelines issued on
RBI/2014-15/101 Ref.MPD.No.373/07.01.279/2014-15 July 1, 2014 Aashadha 10, 1936 (Saka) The Chairmen/Chief Executives of all Scheduled Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Master Circular on Export Credit Refinance Facility Please refer to Master Circular No.MPD No.366/07.01.279/2013-14 dated July 1, 2013 on export credit refinance facility. This revised Master Circular on Export Credit Refinance Facility consolidates and updates all instructions/guidelines issued on
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular- Credit Facilities to Minority Communities
RBI/2014-15/335 FIDD.GSSD.BC. No.43/09.10.01/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated upto December 03, 2014) The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular- Credit Facilities to Minority Communities Please refer to our Master Circular RPCD. GSSD.BC.No.2/09.10.01/2013 -14 dated July 01, 2013 consolidating the instructions/guidelines/directives issued to banks till that date relating to Credit Facilities to Minority Communities. The Maste
RBI/2014-15/335 FIDD.GSSD.BC. No.43/09.10.01/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated upto December 03, 2014) The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular- Credit Facilities to Minority Communities Please refer to our Master Circular RPCD. GSSD.BC.No.2/09.10.01/2013 -14 dated July 01, 2013 consolidating the instructions/guidelines/directives issued to banks till that date relating to Credit Facilities to Minority Communities. The Maste
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