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Sep 28, 2021
Use of any Alternative reference rate in place of LIBOR for interest payable in respect of export / import transactions
RBI/2021-2022/101 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.13 September 28, 2021 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Use of any Alternative reference rate in place of LIBOR for interest payable in respect of export / import transactions Attention of Authorised Dealer Category– I banks (AD banks) is invited to extant Regulation 15 of Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods & Services) Regulations, 2015 notified vide FEMA 23(R)/2015-RB dated January 12, 2016 and var
RBI/2021-2022/101 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.13 September 28, 2021 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Use of any Alternative reference rate in place of LIBOR for interest payable in respect of export / import transactions Attention of Authorised Dealer Category– I banks (AD banks) is invited to extant Regulation 15 of Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods & Services) Regulations, 2015 notified vide FEMA 23(R)/2015-RB dated January 12, 2016 and var
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Sep 13, 2021
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Deletion of one entry
RBI/2021-22/99 DOR.AML.REC.49/14.06.001/2021-22 September 13, 2021 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: Deletion of one entry 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/2021-22/99 DOR.AML.REC.49/14.06.001/2021-22 September 13, 2021 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: Deletion of one entry 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
Sep 13, 2021
Application for Aadhaar e-KYC Authentication Licence
RBI/2021-22/98 DOR.AML.REC 48/14.01.001/2021-22 September 13, 2021 The Chairpersons / CEOs of all Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), Payment System Providers and Payment System Participants Madam / Dear Sir, Application for Aadhaar e-KYC Authentication Licence In terms of Section 11A of the PML Act, 2002, entities other than banking companies may, by notification of the Central Government, be permitted to carry out authentication of client’s Aadhaar number using e
RBI/2021-22/98 DOR.AML.REC 48/14.01.001/2021-22 September 13, 2021 The Chairpersons / CEOs of all Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), Payment System Providers and Payment System Participants Madam / Dear Sir, Application for Aadhaar e-KYC Authentication Licence In terms of Section 11A of the PML Act, 2002, entities other than banking companies may, by notification of the Central Government, be permitted to carry out authentication of client’s Aadhaar number using e
Sep 09, 2021
Large Exposures Framework - Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM) for offsetting - non-centrally cleared derivative transactions of foreign bank branches in India with their Head Office
RBI/2021-22/97 DOR.CRE.REC.47/21.01.003/2021-22 September 09, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework – Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM) for offsetting – non-centrally cleared derivative transactions of foreign bank branches in India with their Head Office Please refer to circular No.DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 dated June 03, 2019 on Large Exposures Framework (LEF). 2. It is advised that the Indi
RBI/2021-22/97 DOR.CRE.REC.47/21.01.003/2021-22 September 09, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework – Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM) for offsetting – non-centrally cleared derivative transactions of foreign bank branches in India with their Head Office Please refer to circular No.DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 dated June 03, 2019 on Large Exposures Framework (LEF). 2. It is advised that the Indi
Sep 08, 2021
Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods and Services) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI 400 001 Notification No. FEMA 23(R)/(5)/2021-RB September 08, 2021 Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods and Services) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and sub-section (2) of section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999), the Reserve Bank of India makes the following amendments in the Foreign Exchange Management (Export
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI 400 001 Notification No. FEMA 23(R)/(5)/2021-RB September 08, 2021 Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods and Services) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and sub-section (2) of section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999), the Reserve Bank of India makes the following amendments in the Foreign Exchange Management (Export
Sep 07, 2021
Tokenisation - Card Transactions: Permitting Card-on-File Tokenisation (CoFT) Services
RBI/2021-22/96 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S-516/02-14-003/2021-22 September 07, 2021 All Payment System Providers and Payment System Participants Madam / Dear Sir, Tokenisation – Card Transactions: Permitting Card-on-File Tokenisation (CoFT) Services We invite reference to our circular DPSS.CO.PD No.1463/02.14.003/2018-19 dated January 8, 2019 on “Tokenisation – Card transactions”, permitting authorised card networks to offer card tokenisation services subject to the conditions
RBI/2021-22/96 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S-516/02-14-003/2021-22 September 07, 2021 All Payment System Providers and Payment System Participants Madam / Dear Sir, Tokenisation – Card Transactions: Permitting Card-on-File Tokenisation (CoFT) Services We invite reference to our circular DPSS.CO.PD No.1463/02.14.003/2018-19 dated January 8, 2019 on “Tokenisation – Card transactions”, permitting authorised card networks to offer card tokenisation services subject to the conditions
Aug 30, 2021
Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/ Chief Executive Officers/ Material Risk Takers and Control Function staff - Clarification
RBI/2021-22/95 DOR.GOV.REC.44/29.67.001/2021-22 August 30, 2021 All Private Sector Banks (including Local Area Banks, Small FinanceBanks, Payments Banks) and Foreign Banks operating in India Dear Sir/Madam, Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/ Chief Executive Officers/ Material Risk Takers and Control Function staff - Clarification Please refer to para 2.1.2 (f) of our circular DOR.Appt.BC.No.23/29.67.001/2019-20 dated November 04, 2019 on the captioned
RBI/2021-22/95 DOR.GOV.REC.44/29.67.001/2021-22 August 30, 2021 All Private Sector Banks (including Local Area Banks, Small FinanceBanks, Payments Banks) and Foreign Banks operating in India Dear Sir/Madam, Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/ Chief Executive Officers/ Material Risk Takers and Control Function staff - Clarification Please refer to para 2.1.2 (f) of our circular DOR.Appt.BC.No.23/29.67.001/2019-20 dated November 04, 2019 on the captioned
Aug 27, 2021
Enhancements to Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme
RBI/2021-22/94 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No.S475/04.09.003/2021-22 August 27, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of all banks participating in NEFT Madam / Dear Sir, Enhancements to Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme The Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme (Scheme) was launched by the Reserve Bank of India in May 2008 as an option for cross-border remittances from India to Nepal, with special focus on requirements of migrant workers of Nepali orig
RBI/2021-22/94 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No.S475/04.09.003/2021-22 August 27, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of all banks participating in NEFT Madam / Dear Sir, Enhancements to Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme The Indo-Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme (Scheme) was launched by the Reserve Bank of India in May 2008 as an option for cross-border remittances from India to Nepal, with special focus on requirements of migrant workers of Nepali orig
Aug 27, 2021
Review of incentive and other measures to enhance distribution of coins
RBI/2021-22/93 DCM (CC) No.97527/03.41.01/2021-22 August 27, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (All Scheduled Commercial banks including RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Review of incentive and other measures to enhance distribution of coins Please refer to our Master Direction DCM (CC) No.G-2/03.41.01/2021-22 dated April 01, 2021 on “Currency Distribution & Exchange Scheme (CDES)” for bank branches including currency chests which inter al
RBI/2021-22/93 DCM (CC) No.97527/03.41.01/2021-22 August 27, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (All Scheduled Commercial banks including RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Review of incentive and other measures to enhance distribution of coins Please refer to our Master Direction DCM (CC) No.G-2/03.41.01/2021-22 dated April 01, 2021 on “Currency Distribution & Exchange Scheme (CDES)” for bank branches including currency chests which inter al
Aug 25, 2021
Tokenisation - Card Transactions : Extending the Scope of Permitted Devices
RBI/2021-22/92 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S-469/02-14-003/2021-22 August 25, 2021 The Chief Executive Officer / President All authorised card networks Madam / Dear Sir, Tokenisation – Card Transactions : Extending the Scope of Permitted Devices We invite reference to our circular DPSS.CO.PD No.1463/02.14.003/2018-19 dated January 08, 2019 on “Tokenisation – Card transactions”, permitting authorised card networks to offer card tokenisation services to any token requestor, subject
RBI/2021-22/92 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S-469/02-14-003/2021-22 August 25, 2021 The Chief Executive Officer / President All authorised card networks Madam / Dear Sir, Tokenisation – Card Transactions : Extending the Scope of Permitted Devices We invite reference to our circular DPSS.CO.PD No.1463/02.14.003/2018-19 dated January 08, 2019 on “Tokenisation – Card transactions”, permitting authorised card networks to offer card tokenisation services to any token requestor, subject
Aug 25, 2021
Notification as ‘Financial Institution’ under Section 2(1)(m)(iv) of Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act)
RBI/2021-22/91 DOR.FIN.REC.No.41/03.10.136/2021-22 August 25, 2021 All Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Notification as ‘Financial Institution’ under Section 2(1)(m)(iv) of Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) Please refer to Para 105 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021 wherein certain criteria have b
RBI/2021-22/91 DOR.FIN.REC.No.41/03.10.136/2021-22 August 25, 2021 All Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Notification as ‘Financial Institution’ under Section 2(1)(m)(iv) of Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) Please refer to Para 105 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021 wherein certain criteria have b
Aug 24, 2021
Formation of new district in the State of Punjab - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2021-22/90 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.14/02.08.001/2021-22 August 24, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Punjab – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Punjab vide Gazette Notification No.7767 dated June 10, 2021 had notified the formation of a new district in the State of Punjab. It has been decided to assign the lead bank responsibility of the new
RBI/2021-22/90 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.14/02.08.001/2021-22 August 24, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Punjab – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Punjab vide Gazette Notification No.7767 dated June 10, 2021 had notified the formation of a new district in the State of Punjab. It has been decided to assign the lead bank responsibility of the new
Aug 19, 2021
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.51 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea
RBI/2021-2022/89 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.12 August 19, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.51 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated September 29, 2020 with the Government of the Republic of Guinea, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC
RBI/2021-2022/89 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.12 August 19, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.51 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated September 29, 2020 with the Government of the Republic of Guinea, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC
Aug 19, 2021
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 170 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea
RBI/2021-2022/88 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.11 August 19, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 170 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated December 05, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Guinea, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) o
RBI/2021-2022/88 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.11 August 19, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 170 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated December 05, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Guinea, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) o
Aug 19, 2021
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.22 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea
RBI/2021-2022/87 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.10 August 19, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.22 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated December 05, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Guinea, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC)
RBI/2021-2022/87 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.10 August 19, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.22 million to the Government of the Republic of Guinea Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated December 05, 2019 with the Government of the Republic of Guinea, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC)
Aug 18, 2021
Safe Deposit Locker/Safe Custody Article Facility provided by the banks - Revised Instructions
RBI/2021-2022/86DOR.LEG.REC/40/09.07.005/2021-22 August 18, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Co-operative Banks All Small Finance Banks All Payments Banks All Local Area Banks Madam/Sir, Safe Deposit Locker/Safe Custody Article Facility provided by the banks- Revised Instructions Please refer to the extant instructions issued to Regulated Entities (REs) by the Reserve Bank on the above subject. Taking into consideration the various developments
RBI/2021-2022/86DOR.LEG.REC/40/09.07.005/2021-22 August 18, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Co-operative Banks All Small Finance Banks All Payments Banks All Local Area Banks Madam/Sir, Safe Deposit Locker/Safe Custody Article Facility provided by the banks- Revised Instructions Please refer to the extant instructions issued to Regulated Entities (REs) by the Reserve Bank on the above subject. Taking into consideration the various developments
Aug 12, 2021
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 100 million to the Government of the Republic of Mauritius
RBI/2021-2022/85 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.09 August 12, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 100 million to the Government of the Republic of Mauritius Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 19, 2021 with the Government of the Republic of Mauritius, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (
RBI/2021-2022/85 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.09 August 12, 2021 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 100 million to the Government of the Republic of Mauritius Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated February 19, 2021 with the Government of the Republic of Mauritius, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (
Aug 10, 2021
Monitoring of Availability of Cash in ATMs
RBI/2021-22/84 DCM (RMMT) No.S153/11.01.01/2021-22 August 10, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director & CEO All Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Monitoring of Availability of Cash in ATMs As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has a mandate to issue banknotes and the banks are fulfilling this mandate by dispensing banknotes to the public through their wide network of branches and ATMs. In this connection, a review of downtime of ATMs due to cash-outs was undertaken and
RBI/2021-22/84 DCM (RMMT) No.S153/11.01.01/2021-22 August 10, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director & CEO All Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Monitoring of Availability of Cash in ATMs As you are aware, the Reserve Bank of India has a mandate to issue banknotes and the banks are fulfilling this mandate by dispensing banknotes to the public through their wide network of branches and ATMs. In this connection, a review of downtime of ATMs due to cash-outs was undertaken and
Aug 09, 2021
Enhancement of collateral free loans to Self Help Groups (SHGs) under DAY-NRLM from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 Lakh
RBI/2021-22/83 FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.09/09.01.003/2021-22 August 9, 2021 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerPublic Sector BanksPrivate Sector Banks(including Small Finance Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Enhancement of collateral free loans to Self Help Groups (SHGs) under DAY-NRLM from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 Lakh Please refer to the Master Circular FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.04/09.01.01/2021-22 dated April 1, 2021, on Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods
RBI/2021-22/83 FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.09/09.01.003/2021-22 August 9, 2021 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerPublic Sector BanksPrivate Sector Banks(including Small Finance Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Enhancement of collateral free loans to Self Help Groups (SHGs) under DAY-NRLM from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 Lakh Please refer to the Master Circular FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.04/09.01.01/2021-22 dated April 1, 2021, on Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods
Aug 09, 2021
Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) - Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) - Extension of Relaxation
RBI/2021-22/82 DOR.RET.REC.36/12.01.001/2021-22 August 09, 2021 All Scheduled Banks Madam/Sir Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) - Extension of Relaxation Please refer to circular DOR.No.Ret.BC.36/12.01.001/2020-21 dated February 05, 2021, on Marginal Standing Facility (MSF), wherein the banks were allowed to avail of funds under the MSF by dipping into the Statutory Liquid
RBI/2021-22/82 DOR.RET.REC.36/12.01.001/2021-22 August 09, 2021 All Scheduled Banks Madam/Sir Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) - Extension of Relaxation Please refer to circular DOR.No.Ret.BC.36/12.01.001/2020-21 dated February 05, 2021, on Marginal Standing Facility (MSF), wherein the banks were allowed to avail of funds under the MSF by dipping into the Statutory Liquid
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