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Apr 08, 2022
Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
RBI/2022-23/23 DOR.RET.REC.15/12.01.001/2022-23 April 08, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks)Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments BanksPrimary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) Madam/Sir, Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.02.001/2018-19 dated December 05,
RBI/2022-23/23 DOR.RET.REC.15/12.01.001/2022-23 April 08, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks)Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments BanksPrimary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) Madam/Sir, Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.02.001/2018-19 dated December 05,
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Apr 08, 2022
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Review of SLR holdings in HTM category
RBI/2022-23/21 DOR.MRG.REC.14/21.04.141/2022-23 April 08, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Review of SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to paragraph 4 of Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies of the Monetary Policy Statement, 2022-23 dated April 08, 2022 and Section 6(iv)(a) of Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 dated August 25, 2021. 2. At present, banks have been granted a
RBI/2022-23/21 DOR.MRG.REC.14/21.04.141/2022-23 April 08, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Review of SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to paragraph 4 of Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies of the Monetary Policy Statement, 2022-23 dated April 08, 2022 and Section 6(iv)(a) of Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 dated August 25, 2021. 2. At present, banks have been granted a
Apr 08, 2022
Individual Housing Loans - Rationalisation of Risk Weights
RBI/2022-23/20 DOR.CRE.REC.13/08.12.015/2022-23 April 8, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Dear Sir, Individual Housing Loans – Rationalisation of Risk Weights Please refer to circular DOR.No.BP.BC.24/08.12.015/2020-21 dated October 16, 2020 on rationalization of risk weights on Individual Housing Loans in terms of which risk weights were rationalised irrespective of the amount, for all new housing loans s
RBI/2022-23/20 DOR.CRE.REC.13/08.12.015/2022-23 April 8, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Dear Sir, Individual Housing Loans – Rationalisation of Risk Weights Please refer to circular DOR.No.BP.BC.24/08.12.015/2020-21 dated October 16, 2020 on rationalization of risk weights on Individual Housing Loans in terms of which risk weights were rationalised irrespective of the amount, for all new housing loans s
Apr 07, 2022
Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)
RBI/2022-23/19 DOR.AUT.REC.12/22.01.001/2022-23 April 7, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks & Payments Banks) Dear Sir / Madam, Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs) In recent times, digital banking has emerged as the preferred banking service delivery channel in the country along with ‘brick and mortar’ banking outlets. Reserve Bank has been taking progressive measures to improve availability of digital i
RBI/2022-23/19 DOR.AUT.REC.12/22.01.001/2022-23 April 7, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks & Payments Banks) Dear Sir / Madam, Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs) In recent times, digital banking has emerged as the preferred banking service delivery channel in the country along with ‘brick and mortar’ banking outlets. Reserve Bank has been taking progressive measures to improve availability of digital i
Apr 04, 2022
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment in two entries
RBI/2022-23/18 DOR.AML.REC.11/14.06.001/2022-23 April 04, 2022 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: Amendment in 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
RBI/2022-23/18 DOR.AML.REC.11/14.06.001/2022-23 April 04, 2022 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: Amendment in 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
Mar 31, 2022
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Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment
RBI/2021-22/191 DOR.MRG.REC.98/21.04.141/2021-22 March 31, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment Please refer to the Master Direction DOR.MRG.42/21.04.141/2021-22 dated August 25, 2021 – ‘Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021’ (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Direction’). 2. In terms of
RBI/2021-22/191 DOR.MRG.REC.98/21.04.141/2021-22 March 31, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment Please refer to the Master Direction DOR.MRG.42/21.04.141/2021-22 dated August 25, 2021 – ‘Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021’ (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Direction’). 2. In terms of
Mar 31, 2022
Cassette - Swaps in ATMs
RBI/2021-22/190 DCM (Plg.) No.S 1117/10.25.007/2021-22 March 31, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Cassette - Swaps in ATMs Please refer to the circulars RBI/2017-18/162/ DCM (Plg.) No. 3641/10.25.007/2017-18 dated April 12, 2018 and RBI/2021-22/71/ DCM (Plg.) No.S39/10.25.007/2021-22 dated July 12, 2021 on the captioned subject wherein banks were advised to consider using lockable cassettes in their ATMs which
RBI/2021-22/190 DCM (Plg.) No.S 1117/10.25.007/2021-22 March 31, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Cassette - Swaps in ATMs Please refer to the circulars RBI/2017-18/162/ DCM (Plg.) No. 3641/10.25.007/2017-18 dated April 12, 2018 and RBI/2021-22/71/ DCM (Plg.) No.S39/10.25.007/2021-22 dated July 12, 2021 on the captioned subject wherein banks were advised to consider using lockable cassettes in their ATMs which
Mar 31, 2022
Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts - Amendments to Prudential Guidelines
RBI/2021-22/189 DOR.CAP.REC.No.97/21.06.201/2021-22 March 31, 2022 Dear Sir/ Madam, Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts - Amendments to Prudential Guidelines The Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Act, 2020 (hereafter referred to as “the Act”), has been notified by the Government of India vide Gazette Notification No. S.O. 3463(E) dated October 1, 2020. The Act provides a legal framework for enforceability of bilateral netting of qualifi
RBI/2021-22/189 DOR.CAP.REC.No.97/21.06.201/2021-22 March 31, 2022 Dear Sir/ Madam, Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts - Amendments to Prudential Guidelines The Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Act, 2020 (hereafter referred to as “the Act”), has been notified by the Government of India vide Gazette Notification No. S.O. 3463(E) dated October 1, 2020. The Act provides a legal framework for enforceability of bilateral netting of qualifi
Mar 28, 2022
Special Clearing operations on March 31, 2022
RBI/2021-2022/188 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No./S1769/03-01-002/2021-22 March 28, 2022 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, 2022 A reference is invite
RBI/2021-2022/188 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No./S1769/03-01-002/2021-22 March 28, 2022 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, 2022 A reference is invite
Mar 25, 2022
Framework for Geo-tagging of Payment System Touch Points
RBI/2021-22/187 CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.S1738/06-08-018/2021-2022 March 25, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Banks and Non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs) Madam / Dear Sir, Framework for Geo-tagging of Payment System Touch Points To facilitate nuanced spread of acceptance infrastructure and inclusive access to digital payments, the Monetary Policy Statement 2020-21 on October 08, 2021 had announced that a framework for geo-tagging of physi
RBI/2021-22/187 CO.DPSS.OVRST.No.S1738/06-08-018/2021-2022 March 25, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Banks and Non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs) Madam / Dear Sir, Framework for Geo-tagging of Payment System Touch Points To facilitate nuanced spread of acceptance infrastructure and inclusive access to digital payments, the Monetary Policy Statement 2020-21 on October 08, 2021 had announced that a framework for geo-tagging of physi
Mar 24, 2022
Annual Closing of Government Accounts - Transactions of Central / State Governments - Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2021-22)
RBI/2021-2022/186 CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S1595/42-01-029/2021-2022 March 24, 2022 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Annual Closing of Government Accounts – Transactions of Central / State Governments – Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2021-22) All government transactions done by agency banks for Financial Year 2021-22 must be accounted for within the same financial year. Accordingly, the following arrangements are put in place to report and account for Governm
RBI/2021-2022/186 CO.DGBA.GBD.No.S1595/42-01-029/2021-2022 March 24, 2022 All Agency Banks Dear Sir / Madam Annual Closing of Government Accounts – Transactions of Central / State Governments – Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2021-22) All government transactions done by agency banks for Financial Year 2021-22 must be accounted for within the same financial year. Accordingly, the following arrangements are put in place to report and account for Governm
Mar 23, 2022
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Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment
RBI/2021-22/185 DOR.MRG.REC.96/21.04.141/2021-22 March 23, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment Please refer to the Master Direction DOR.MRG.42/21.04.141/2021-22 dated August 25, 2021 – ‘Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021’ (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Direction’). 2. The Master D
RBI/2021-22/185 DOR.MRG.REC.96/21.04.141/2021-22 March 23, 2022 Dear Sir / Madam, Master Direction - Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021 - Amendment Please refer to the Master Direction DOR.MRG.42/21.04.141/2021-22 dated August 25, 2021 – ‘Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021’ (hereinafter referred as ‘Master Direction’). 2. The Master D
Mar 23, 2022
Formation of new district in the State of Meghalaya - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2021-22/184 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.18/02.08.001/2021-22 March 23, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Meghalaya – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Meghalaya vide Gazette Notification No.HPL.84/2021/253 dated November 09, 2021 had notified formation of a new district in the State of Meghalaya. It has been decided to assign the lead bank respo
RBI/2021-22/184 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.18/02.08.001/2021-22 March 23, 2022 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Meghalaya – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Meghalaya vide Gazette Notification No.HPL.84/2021/253 dated November 09, 2021 had notified formation of a new district in the State of Meghalaya. It has been decided to assign the lead bank respo
Mar 10, 2022
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 7.29 million to the Government of Cooperative Republic of Guyana
RBI/2021-2022/181 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.27 March 10, 2022 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 7.29 million to the Government of Cooperative Republic of Guyana Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated September 29, 2021 with the Government of Cooperative Republic of Guyana, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line
RBI/2021-2022/181 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.27 March 10, 2022 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 7.29 million to the Government of Cooperative Republic of Guyana Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated September 29, 2021 with the Government of Cooperative Republic of Guyana, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line
Mar 10, 2022
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Addition of 1 entry (entity)
RBI/2021-2022/183 DOR.AML.REC.94/14.06.001/2021-22 March 10, 2022 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 1 entry (entity) 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
RBI/2021-2022/183 DOR.AML.REC.94/14.06.001/2021-22 March 10, 2022 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 1 entry (entity) 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
Mar 10, 2022
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 500 million to the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
RBI/2021-2022/182 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 28 March 10, 2022 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 500 million to the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 02, 2022 with the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, for making available to the latter, Gov
RBI/2021-2022/182 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 28 March 10, 2022 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 500 million to the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 02, 2022 with the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, for making available to the latter, Gov
Mar 08, 2022
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Removal of 2 entries
RBI/2021-22/178 DOR.AML.REC.91/14.06.001/2021-22 March 08, 2022 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: Removal of 2 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 of
RBI/2021-22/178 DOR.AML.REC.91/14.06.001/2021-22 March 08, 2022 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: Removal of 2 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 of
Mar 08, 2022
Interest Equalization Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit - Extension
RBI/2021-22/180 DOR.STR.REC.93/04.02.001/2021-22 March 8, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), Small Finance Banks, Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (scheduled banks having AD category-I license), and EXIM Bank Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Equalization Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit - Extension Please refer to the instructions issued vide circular DOR.CRE(DIR).REC.28/04.02.001/2021-22 dated July 1, 2021. 2. Government of India has
RBI/2021-22/180 DOR.STR.REC.93/04.02.001/2021-22 March 8, 2022 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), Small Finance Banks, Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (scheduled banks having AD category-I license), and EXIM Bank Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Equalization Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit - Extension Please refer to the instructions issued vide circular DOR.CRE(DIR).REC.28/04.02.001/2021-22 dated July 1, 2021. 2. Government of India has
Mar 08, 2022
Issue and regulation of share capital and securities - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks
RBI/2021-22/179 DOR.CAP.REC.92/09.18.201/2021-22 March 08, 2022 The Chief Executive OfficerAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Issue and regulation of share capital and securities - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 (No. 39 of 2020), notified in the Gazette of India on September 29, 2020 (vide Notification No. 64 of that date), is deemed to have come into force with effect from June 29, 2020 for Primar
RBI/2021-22/179 DOR.CAP.REC.92/09.18.201/2021-22 March 08, 2022 The Chief Executive OfficerAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Issue and regulation of share capital and securities - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 (No. 39 of 2020), notified in the Gazette of India on September 29, 2020 (vide Notification No. 64 of that date), is deemed to have come into force with effect from June 29, 2020 for Primar
Mar 03, 2022
Investment in Umbrella Organization (UO) by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks
RBI/2021-22/177 DOR.REC.MRG.90/16.20.000/2021-22 March 3, 2022 Madam / Dear Sir, Investment in Umbrella Organization (UO) by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to circular UBD.(PCB).BPD.Cir.No.46/16.20.000/2008-09 dated January 30, 2009 on Investments in Non-SLR securities by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks. Paragraph 2(i) of the circular states that the non-SLR investments shall be limited to ten per cent of a bank’s total deposits as on March 31 of t
RBI/2021-22/177 DOR.REC.MRG.90/16.20.000/2021-22 March 3, 2022 Madam / Dear Sir, Investment in Umbrella Organization (UO) by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to circular UBD.(PCB).BPD.Cir.No.46/16.20.000/2008-09 dated January 30, 2009 on Investments in Non-SLR securities by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks. Paragraph 2(i) of the circular states that the non-SLR investments shall be limited to ten per cent of a bank’s total deposits as on March 31 of t
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