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May 19, 2023
₹2000 Denomination Banknotes - Withdrawal from Circulation; Will continue as Legal Tender
RBI/2023-24/32 DCM(Plg) No.S-236/10.27.00/2023-24 May 19, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Banks Dear Sir/Madam, ₹2000 Denomination Banknotes – Withdrawal from Circulation; Will continue as Legal Tender ₹2000 denomination banknote was introduced in November 2016 under Section 24(1) of RBI Act, 1934 primarily to meet the immediate currency requirement of the economy after withdrawal of the legal tender status of all ₹500 and ₹1000 bank
RBI/2023-24/32 DCM(Plg) No.S-236/10.27.00/2023-24 May 19, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Banks Dear Sir/Madam, ₹2000 Denomination Banknotes – Withdrawal from Circulation; Will continue as Legal Tender ₹2000 denomination banknote was introduced in November 2016 under Section 24(1) of RBI Act, 1934 primarily to meet the immediate currency requirement of the economy after withdrawal of the legal tender status of all ₹500 and ₹1000 bank
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May 12, 2023
LIBOR Transition
RBI/2023-24/30CO.FMRD.DIRD.01/14.02.001/2023-24 May 12, 2023 To The Chief Executive Officer/ Chairman/Managing Director,All Commercial and Co-operative Banks / All India Financial Institutions /Non-Banking Financial Companies including Housing Finance Companies and Standalone Primary Dealers Madam / Dear Sir LIBOR Transition Attention of banks/financial institutions (FIs) is drawn to the Reserve Bank advisory on “Roadmap for LIBOR Transition” dated July 08, 2021 where
RBI/2023-24/30CO.FMRD.DIRD.01/14.02.001/2023-24 May 12, 2023 To The Chief Executive Officer/ Chairman/Managing Director,All Commercial and Co-operative Banks / All India Financial Institutions /Non-Banking Financial Companies including Housing Finance Companies and Standalone Primary Dealers Madam / Dear Sir LIBOR Transition Attention of banks/financial institutions (FIs) is drawn to the Reserve Bank advisory on “Roadmap for LIBOR Transition” dated July 08, 2021 where
May 09, 2023
Levy of charges on forex prepaid cards/store value cards/travel cards, etc.
RBI/2023-24/29 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 04 May 09, 2023 To All Authorised Persons Madam / Sir Levy of charges on forex prepaid cards/store value cards/travel cards, etc. Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to relevant instructions contained in A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 46 dated June 14, 2005 and A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 102 dated April 02, 2012, regarding use of International Debit Cards/Store Value Cards/Charge Cards/Smart Cards or any other i
RBI/2023-24/29 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 04 May 09, 2023 To All Authorised Persons Madam / Sir Levy of charges on forex prepaid cards/store value cards/travel cards, etc. Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to relevant instructions contained in A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 46 dated June 14, 2005 and A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 102 dated April 02, 2012, regarding use of International Debit Cards/Store Value Cards/Charge Cards/Smart Cards or any other i
May 09, 2023
Formation of new district in the State of Arunachal Pradesh - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2023-24/28 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.8/02.08.001/2023-24 May 09, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive OfficerLead Banks Concerned Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Arunachal Pradesh – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Arunachal Pradesh vide Gazette Notification No.Law/Legn-19/2018 dated October 5, 2018 had notified formation of a new district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. It has been decided to as
RBI/2023-24/28 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.8/02.08.001/2023-24 May 09, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive OfficerLead Banks Concerned Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Arunachal Pradesh – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Arunachal Pradesh vide Gazette Notification No.Law/Legn-19/2018 dated October 5, 2018 had notified formation of a new district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. It has been decided to as
May 09, 2023
Formalisation of Informal Micro Enterprises on Udyam Assist Platform
RBI/2023-24/27 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.09/06.02.31/2023-24 May 09, 2023 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Commercial Banks(including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative BanksAll-India Financial InstitutionsAll Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir / Madam Formalisation of Informal Micro Enterprises on Udyam Assist Plat
RBI/2023-24/27 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.09/06.02.31/2023-24 May 09, 2023 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Commercial Banks(including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative BanksAll-India Financial InstitutionsAll Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir / Madam Formalisation of Informal Micro Enterprises on Udyam Assist Plat
May 04, 2023
Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC - Instructions on Wire Transfer
RBI/2023-24/25 DOR.AML.REC.13/14.01.001/2023-24 May 4, 2023 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC – Instructions on Wire Transfer Please refer to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC dated February 25, 2016, as amended from time to time, in terms of which Regulated Entities (REs), inter alia, have to undertake certain measures while dealing with the Wire Transfer. 2. In this regard, on a review,
RBI/2023-24/25 DOR.AML.REC.13/14.01.001/2023-24 May 4, 2023 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC – Instructions on Wire Transfer Please refer to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC dated February 25, 2016, as amended from time to time, in terms of which Regulated Entities (REs), inter alia, have to undertake certain measures while dealing with the Wire Transfer. 2. In this regard, on a review,
Apr 28, 2023
Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC
RBI/2023-24/24 DOR.AML.REC.111/14.01.001/2023-24 April 28, 2023 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC Please refer to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC dated February 25, 2016, as amended from time to time, in terms of which Regulated Entities (REs) have to undertake Customer Due Diligence (CDD), as per the process laid out therein, for their customers. 2. In this regard, on a review, it has b
RBI/2023-24/24 DOR.AML.REC.111/14.01.001/2023-24 April 28, 2023 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC Please refer to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC dated February 25, 2016, as amended from time to time, in terms of which Regulated Entities (REs) have to undertake Customer Due Diligence (CDD), as per the process laid out therein, for their customers. 2. In this regard, on a review, it has b
Apr 27, 2023
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Addition of two entries
RBI/2023-24/23 DOR.AML.REC.107/14.06.001/2023-24 April 27, 2023 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Addition of two entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10 , 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms o
RBI/2023-24/23 DOR.AML.REC.107/14.06.001/2023-24 April 27, 2023 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Addition of two entries Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10 , 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms o
Apr 26, 2023
Merger of Districts in the state of Assam - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2023-24/22 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.5/02.08.001/2023-24 April 26, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Lead Banks concerned Madam/Dear Sir, Merger of Districts in the state of Assam – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Assam vide Gazette Notification ECF No.263174/1, ECF No.263174/2 and ECF No.263174/3 all dated December 31, 2022 had notified merger of Biswanath, Hojai and Bajali districts with the original undivided d
RBI/2023-24/22 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.5/02.08.001/2023-24 April 26, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Lead Banks concerned Madam/Dear Sir, Merger of Districts in the state of Assam – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Assam vide Gazette Notification ECF No.263174/1, ECF No.263174/2 and ECF No.263174/3 all dated December 31, 2022 had notified merger of Biswanath, Hojai and Bajali districts with the original undivided d
Apr 26, 2023
Remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)
RBI/2023-24/21 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.03 April 26, 2023 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 11 dated February 16, 2021, on “Remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) in India under the Liberalised Remittanc
RBI/2023-24/21 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.03 April 26, 2023 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 11 dated February 16, 2021, on “Remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) in India under the Liberalised Remittanc
Apr 25, 2023
General Credit Card (GCC) Facility - Review
RBI/2023-24/19 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.06/06.02.31/2023-24 April 25, 2023 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Payments Banks) and Scheduled Urban Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam General Credit Card (GCC) Facility – Review Please refer to our Circular RPCD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.61/06.02.31/2013-14 dated December 02, 2013 on the Revised General Credit Card (GCC) Scheme. 2. On review of the above, and in the
RBI/2023-24/19 FIDD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.06/06.02.31/2023-24 April 25, 2023 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Payments Banks) and Scheduled Urban Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam General Credit Card (GCC) Facility – Review Please refer to our Circular RPCD.MSME & NFS.BC.No.61/06.02.31/2013-14 dated December 02, 2013 on the Revised General Credit Card (GCC) Scheme. 2. On review of the above, and in the
Apr 24, 2023
Provisioning for standard assets by primary (Urban) co-operative banks - revised norms under four-tiered regulatory framework
RBI/2023-24/18 DOR.STR.REC.12/21.04.048/2023-24 April 24, 2023 All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Provisioning for standard assets by primary (Urban) co-operative banks – revised norms under four-tiered regulatory framework Please refer to circular DOR.REG.No.84/07.01.000/2022-23 dated December 01, 2022, in terms of which Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) have been categorized into four Tiers namely Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 for regulatory
RBI/2023-24/18 DOR.STR.REC.12/21.04.048/2023-24 April 24, 2023 All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Provisioning for standard assets by primary (Urban) co-operative banks – revised norms under four-tiered regulatory framework Please refer to circular DOR.REG.No.84/07.01.000/2022-23 dated December 01, 2022, in terms of which Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) have been categorized into four Tiers namely Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 for regulatory
Apr 12, 2023
Authorised Dealers Category-II - Online submission of Form A2
RBI/2023-24/16 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 02 April 12, 2023 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir Authorised Dealers Category-II - Online submission of Form A2 Attention of Authorised Dealer (AD) Category-I banks and AD Category-II entities is invited to paragraph 4 of A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 50 dated February 11, 2016 on ‘Compilation of R-Returns: Reporting under FETERS’ in terms of which AD banks, offering internet banking facilities t
RBI/2023-24/16 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 02 April 12, 2023 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir Authorised Dealers Category-II - Online submission of Form A2 Attention of Authorised Dealer (AD) Category-I banks and AD Category-II entities is invited to paragraph 4 of A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 50 dated February 11, 2016 on ‘Compilation of R-Returns: Reporting under FETERS’ in terms of which AD banks, offering internet banking facilities t
Apr 11, 2023
Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits
RBI/2023-24/14 DOR.SFG.REC.10/30.01.021/2023-24 April 11, 2023 All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Small Finance Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks and Payments Banks) All Deposit taking Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) including Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) Madam/Dear Sir, Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits Climate change has been recognised as one of the most critical challenges faced by the global society and economy in th
RBI/2023-24/14 DOR.SFG.REC.10/30.01.021/2023-24 April 11, 2023 All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Small Finance Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks and Payments Banks) All Deposit taking Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) including Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) Madam/Dear Sir, Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits Climate change has been recognised as one of the most critical challenges faced by the global society and economy in th
Apr 06, 2023
APConnect - Online application for Full Fledged Money Changers and non-bank Authorised Dealers Category-II
RBI/2023-24/13 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.01 April 06, 2023 To Full Fledged Money Changers, non-bank Authorised Dealers Category II Madam/Sir, APConnect - Online application for Full Fledged Money Changers and non-bank Authorised Dealers Category-II Attention of Full Fledged Money Changers (FFMCs) and non-bank Authorised Dealers (AD) Category-II is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 25 dated March 6, 2006, containing instructions for AD - Category II licence
RBI/2023-24/13 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.01 April 06, 2023 To Full Fledged Money Changers, non-bank Authorised Dealers Category II Madam/Sir, APConnect - Online application for Full Fledged Money Changers and non-bank Authorised Dealers Category-II Attention of Full Fledged Money Changers (FFMCs) and non-bank Authorised Dealers (AD) Category-II is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 25 dated March 6, 2006, containing instructions for AD - Category II licence
Mar 29, 2023
Special Clearing Operations on March 31, 2023
RBI/2022-23/190 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No.S2185/03-01-002/2022-2023 March 29, 2023 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks / Local Area Banks / Payment Banks / Small Finance Banks / National Payments Corporation of India Madam / Dear Sir, Special Clearing Operations on March 31, 2023 A reference is invited
RBI/2022-23/190 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No.S2185/03-01-002/2022-2023 March 29, 2023 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural Banks / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks / Local Area Banks / Payment Banks / Small Finance Banks / National Payments Corporation of India Madam / Dear Sir, Special Clearing Operations on March 31, 2023 A reference is invited
Mar 29, 2023
Revised Regulatory Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) - Net Worth and Capital Adequacy
RBI/2022-23/189 DOR.CAP.REC. No.109/09.18.201/2022-23 March 28, 2023 Dear Sir/ Madam, Revised Regulatory Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) – Net Worth and Capital Adequacy Please refer to para 7 of the circular DOR.CAP.REC.No.86/09.18.201/2022-23 dated December 01, 2022 on ‘Revised Regulatory Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) – Net Worth and Capital Adequacy. 2. It has been decided that the instructions shall come into effect from March 31, 202
RBI/2022-23/189 DOR.CAP.REC. No.109/09.18.201/2022-23 March 28, 2023 Dear Sir/ Madam, Revised Regulatory Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) – Net Worth and Capital Adequacy Please refer to para 7 of the circular DOR.CAP.REC.No.86/09.18.201/2022-23 dated December 01, 2022 on ‘Revised Regulatory Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) – Net Worth and Capital Adequacy. 2. It has been decided that the instructions shall come into effect from March 31, 202
Mar 27, 2023
Exclusion of “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2022-23/187 DOR.RET.REC.107/12.07.160/2022-23 March 27, 2023 All Banks Madam/Sir, Exclusion of “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 It is advised that the “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DoR.LIC.No. S7540/23.13.021/2022-23 dated February 23, 2023, which is published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Sect
RBI/2022-23/187 DOR.RET.REC.107/12.07.160/2022-23 March 27, 2023 All Banks Madam/Sir, Exclusion of “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 It is advised that the “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DoR.LIC.No. S7540/23.13.021/2022-23 dated February 23, 2023, which is published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Sect
Mar 27, 2023
Cessation of “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
RBI/2022-23/188 DOR.RET.REC.108/12.07.160/2022-23 March 27, 2023 All Banks Madam/Sir, Cessation of “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 It is advised that the “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DoR.LIC.No.S7539/23.13.021/2022-23 dated February 23, 2023, which is
RBI/2022-23/188 DOR.RET.REC.108/12.07.160/2022-23 March 27, 2023 All Banks Madam/Sir, Cessation of “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” as a banking company within the meaning of sub section (2) of Section 36 A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 It is advised that the “Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DoR.LIC.No.S7539/23.13.021/2022-23 dated February 23, 2023, which is
Mar 21, 2023
Annual Closing of Government Accounts - Transactions of Central / State Governments - Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2022-23)
RBI/2022-23/186 CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S1490/42-01-029/2022-2023 March 21, 2023 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Annual Closing of Government Accounts – Transactions of Central / State Governments – Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2022-23) All government transactions done by agency banks for the Financial Year 2022-23 must be accounted for within the same financial year. Accordingly, the following arrangements are put in place to report and account for Gover
RBI/2022-23/186 CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S1490/42-01-029/2022-2023 March 21, 2023 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Annual Closing of Government Accounts – Transactions of Central / State Governments – Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2022-23) All government transactions done by agency banks for the Financial Year 2022-23 must be accounted for within the same financial year. Accordingly, the following arrangements are put in place to report and account for Gover
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