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Dec 04, 2020
Card transactions in Contactless mode - Relaxation in requirement of Additional Factor of Authentication
RBI/2020-21/71 DPSS.CO.PD No.752/02.14.003/2020-21 December 04, 2020 The Chairman / 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 / Payments Banks / Small Finance Banks / Local Area Banks / Non-bank Prepaid Payment Instrument issuers / Authorised Card Payment Networks Madam / Dear Sir, Card transactions in Contactless
RBI/2020-21/71 DPSS.CO.PD No.752/02.14.003/2020-21 December 04, 2020 The Chairman / 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 / Payments Banks / Small Finance Banks / Local Area Banks / Non-bank Prepaid Payment Instrument issuers / Authorised Card Payment Networks Madam / Dear Sir, Card transactions in Contactless
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Dec 04, 2020
24x7 Availability of Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) System
RBI/2020-21/70 DPSS (CO) RTGS No.750/04.04.016/2020-21 December 04, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in RTGS Madam / Dear Sir, 24x7 Availability of Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) System A reference is invited to the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 09, 2020 wherein Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had announced making available the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system round
RBI/2020-21/70 DPSS (CO) RTGS No.750/04.04.016/2020-21 December 04, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in RTGS Madam / Dear Sir, 24x7 Availability of Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) System A reference is invited to the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 09, 2020 wherein Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had announced making available the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system round
Dec 03, 2020
Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Currency) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2020
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (Foreign Exchange Department) (Central Office) Mumbai – 400001 Notification No. FEMA 6 (R)/(3)/2020-RB December 03, 2020 Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Currency) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2020 In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (ga) of 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 to the Foreign Exchange Managem
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (Foreign Exchange Department) (Central Office) Mumbai – 400001 Notification No. FEMA 6 (R)/(3)/2020-RB December 03, 2020 Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Currency) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2020 In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (ga) of 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 to the Foreign Exchange Managem
Nov 23, 2020
Establishment of Branch Office (BO) / Liaison Office (LO) / Project Office (PO) or any other place of business in India by foreign law firms
RBI/2020-21/69A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 07 November 23, 2020 To, All Category - I Authorized Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Establishment of Branch Office (BO) / Liaison Office (LO) / Project Office (PO) or any other place of business in India by foreign law firms Attention of the Authorised Dealer (AD - Category I) banks is invited to AP (DIR Series) Circular No. 23 dated October 29, 2015, on the above issue advising that no fresh permissions/ renewal of permission sh
RBI/2020-21/69A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 07 November 23, 2020 To, All Category - I Authorized Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Establishment of Branch Office (BO) / Liaison Office (LO) / Project Office (PO) or any other place of business in India by foreign law firms Attention of the Authorised Dealer (AD - Category I) banks is invited to AP (DIR Series) Circular No. 23 dated October 29, 2015, on the above issue advising that no fresh permissions/ renewal of permission sh
Nov 17, 2020
Maintenance of Escrow Account with a Scheduled Commercial Bank
RBI/2020-21/68 DPSS.CO.PD.No.660/02.14.008/2020-21 November 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks / Authorised Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers / Payment Aggregators / Payment System Providers / System Participants Madam / Dear Sir, Maintenance of Escrow Account with a Scheduled Commercial Bank A reference is invited to the instructions issued by Reserve Bank of India vide (a) DPSS.CO.PD.No.1164/02.14.006/2017-18 dated October 11, 2017 (updated as on February 28,
RBI/2020-21/68 DPSS.CO.PD.No.660/02.14.008/2020-21 November 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks / Authorised Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers / Payment Aggregators / Payment System Providers / System Participants Madam / Dear Sir, Maintenance of Escrow Account with a Scheduled Commercial Bank A reference is invited to the instructions issued by Reserve Bank of India vide (a) DPSS.CO.PD.No.1164/02.14.006/2017-18 dated October 11, 2017 (updated as on February 28,
Nov 17, 2020
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA)- Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999
RBI/2020-21/67 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 06 November 17, 2020 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA)- Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999 The attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to paragraph 3 of the Master Direction on “Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999”, in terms of which the powers to compound certain contraventions of Notifications FEMA 2
RBI/2020-21/67 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 06 November 17, 2020 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA)- Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999 The attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to paragraph 3 of the Master Direction on “Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999”, in terms of which the powers to compound certain contraventions of Notifications FEMA 2
Nov 13, 2020
Discontinuation of Returns/Reports under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
RBI/2020-21/66A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 05 November 13, 2020 To All Authorised Persons Madam/Sir Discontinuation of Returns/Reports under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 The attention of Authorised Persons is invited to the Master Direction - Reporting under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 dated January 01, 2016, as amended from time to time, and other reporting related instructions issued by the Reserve Bank of India. 2. With a view to improve the ea
RBI/2020-21/66A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 05 November 13, 2020 To All Authorised Persons Madam/Sir Discontinuation of Returns/Reports under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 The attention of Authorised Persons is invited to the Master Direction - Reporting under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 dated January 01, 2016, as amended from time to time, and other reporting related instructions issued by the Reserve Bank of India. 2. With a view to improve the ea
Nov 13, 2020
Formation of new district in the State of Nagaland - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2020-21/65 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.09/02.08.001/2020-21 November 13, 2020 The Chairmen / Managing Directors & Chief Executive Officers All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Nagaland – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Nagaland vide Gazette Notification No.GAB-6/ZBTO/67/2009 dated December 21, 2017 had notified the formation of new district in the State of Nagaland followed by related notifications dated July
RBI/2020-21/65 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.09/02.08.001/2020-21 November 13, 2020 The Chairmen / Managing Directors & Chief Executive Officers All Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Nagaland – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Nagaland vide Gazette Notification No.GAB-6/ZBTO/67/2009 dated December 21, 2017 had notified the formation of new district in the State of Nagaland followed by related notifications dated July
Nov 05, 2020
Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.10 million to the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua
RBI/2020-2021/64 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 04 November 05, 2020 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.10 million to the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated June 12, 2020 with the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit
RBI/2020-2021/64 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 04 November 05, 2020 All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.10 million to the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered into an agreement dated June 12, 2020 with the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua, for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit
Nov 05, 2020
Co-Lending by Banks and NBFCs to Priority Sector
RBI/2020-21/63 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.8/04.09.01/2020-21 November 05, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding SFBs, RRBs, UCBs and LABs)All Registered Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Co-Lending by Banks and NBFCs to Priority Sector Please refer to the circular FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.08/04.09.01/2018-19 dated September 21, 2018 on co-origination of loans by banks an
RBI/2020-21/63 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.8/04.09.01/2020-21 November 05, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director/Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding SFBs, RRBs, UCBs and LABs)All Registered Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Co-Lending by Banks and NBFCs to Priority Sector Please refer to the circular FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.08/04.09.01/2018-19 dated September 21, 2018 on co-origination of loans by banks an
Nov 02, 2020
Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline
RBI/2020-21/62 DOR.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2020-21 November 02, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline Please refer to our circular DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 6, 2020 on the captioned subject. 2. In this connection, a reference is invited to Para 4 of the circular referred to above, wherein the banks were advised that in respect of existing current and CC/OD a
RBI/2020-21/62 DOR.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2020-21 November 02, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks All Payments Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline Please refer to our circular DOR.No.BP.BC/7/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 6, 2020 on the captioned subject. 2. In this connection, a reference is invited to Para 4 of the circular referred to above, wherein the banks were advised that in respect of existing current and CC/OD a
Oct 27, 2020
Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and simple interest for six months to borrowers in specified loan accounts (1.3.2020 to 31.8.2020)
RBI/2020-21/61DOR.No.BP.BC.26/21.04.048/2020-21 October 26, 2020 All 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 Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and s
RBI/2020-21/61DOR.No.BP.BC.26/21.04.048/2020-21 October 26, 2020 All 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 Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and s
Oct 23, 2020
Foreign Exchange Management (Margin for Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2020
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (Financial Markets Regulation Department) (CENTRAL OFFICE) NOTIFICATION Mumbai, the 23rd October, 2020 Foreign Exchange Management (Margin for Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2020 No. FEMA.399/RB-2020.– In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (h) of sub-section (2) of Section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999), the Reserve Bank makes the following regulations, to promote orderly development and maintenance of fo
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (Financial Markets Regulation Department) (CENTRAL OFFICE) NOTIFICATION Mumbai, the 23rd October, 2020 Foreign Exchange Management (Margin for Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2020 No. FEMA.399/RB-2020.– In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (h) of sub-section (2) of Section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999), the Reserve Bank makes the following regulations, to promote orderly development and maintenance of fo
Oct 22, 2020
Review of regulatory framework for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs)
RBI/2020-21/60 DOR.NBFC (HFC).CC.No.118/03.10.136/2020-21 October 22, 2020 To, Housing Finance Companies Madam/ Dear Sir, Review of regulatory framework for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) Please refer to the Bank’s Press Release No.2019-20/419 dated August 13, 2019 and draft regulatory framework placed in public domain on June 17, 2020 seeking comments from stakeholders. Based on the examination of the inputs received, it has been decided to issue the revised regula
RBI/2020-21/60 DOR.NBFC (HFC).CC.No.118/03.10.136/2020-21 October 22, 2020 To, Housing Finance Companies Madam/ Dear Sir, Review of regulatory framework for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) Please refer to the Bank’s Press Release No.2019-20/419 dated August 13, 2019 and draft regulatory framework placed in public domain on June 17, 2020 seeking comments from stakeholders. Based on the examination of the inputs received, it has been decided to issue the revised regula
Oct 22, 2020
Digital Payment Transactions - Streamlining QR Code infrastructure
RBI/2020-21/59DPSS.CO.PD.No.497/02.14.003/2020-21 October 22, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Operators (Banks and Non-banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Digital Payment Transactions – Streamlining QR Code infrastructure As you are aware, Reserve Bank had constituted a Committee (Chairperson : Prof Deepak Phatak) to review the current system of Quick Response (QR) Codes in India and suggest measures for moving towards in
RBI/2020-21/59DPSS.CO.PD.No.497/02.14.003/2020-21 October 22, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Authorised Payment System Operators (Banks and Non-banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Digital Payment Transactions – Streamlining QR Code infrastructure As you are aware, Reserve Bank had constituted a Committee (Chairperson : Prof Deepak Phatak) to review the current system of Quick Response (QR) Codes in India and suggest measures for moving towards in
Oct 22, 2020
Framework for Recognition of a Self-Regulatory Organisation for Payment System Operators
RBI/2020-21/58 DPSS.CO.PD.No.503/02.12.004/2020-21 October 22, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAuthorised Payment System Operators (Banks and Non-banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Framework for Recognition of a Self-Regulatory Organisation for Payment System Operators Industry self-governance helps in industry-wide smooth operations and ecosystem development. Reserve Bank of India’s Payment and Settlement Systems Vision 2019-21, therefore, envisa
RBI/2020-21/58 DPSS.CO.PD.No.503/02.12.004/2020-21 October 22, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAuthorised Payment System Operators (Banks and Non-banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Framework for Recognition of a Self-Regulatory Organisation for Payment System Operators Industry self-governance helps in industry-wide smooth operations and ecosystem development. Reserve Bank of India’s Payment and Settlement Systems Vision 2019-21, therefore, envisa
Oct 20, 2020
Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RBI/2020-21/57 DOR.CO RRB.No.25/31.04.002/2020-21 October 20, 2020 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) We advise that the names of ten amalgamated Regional Rural Banks have been included and names of 21 erstwhile Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) have been excluded to/from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, respectively, by Notif
RBI/2020-21/57 DOR.CO RRB.No.25/31.04.002/2020-21 October 20, 2020 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Inclusion in/exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) We advise that the names of ten amalgamated Regional Rural Banks have been included and names of 21 erstwhile Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) have been excluded to/from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, respectively, by Notif
Oct 16, 2020
Individual Housing Loans - Rationalisation of Risk Weights
RBI/2020-21/56 DOR.No.BP.BC.24/08.12.015/2020-21 October 16, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Small Finance Banks, Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Individual Housing Loans – Rationalisation of Risk Weights Please refer to paragraph 6 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 9, 2020 on rationalization of@@NBSP@@ risk weights on Individual Housing Loans. 2. In terms of circular No. DBR.BP.
RBI/2020-21/56 DOR.No.BP.BC.24/08.12.015/2020-21 October 16, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including Small Finance Banks, Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Individual Housing Loans – Rationalisation of Risk Weights Please refer to paragraph 6 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 9, 2020 on rationalization of@@NBSP@@ risk weights on Individual Housing Loans. 2. In terms of circular No. DBR.BP.
Oct 13, 2020
Submission of returns under Section 31 (read with section 56) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Extension of time
RBI/2020-2021/55 DoR(PCB). BPD.Cir No.4/12.05.001/2020-21 October 13, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks,All State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Submission of returns under Section 31 (read with section 56) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Extension of time Please refer to our circular DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.2/12.05.001/2020-21 dated August 26, 2020 issued to a
RBI/2020-2021/55 DoR(PCB). BPD.Cir No.4/12.05.001/2020-21 October 13, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks,All State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Submission of returns under Section 31 (read with section 56) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Extension of time Please refer to our circular DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.2/12.05.001/2020-21 dated August 26, 2020 issued to a
Oct 12, 2020
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SLR holdings in HTM category
RBI/2020-2021/54 DoR.No.BP.BC.22/21.04.141/2020-21 October 12, 2020 All Commercial Banks Madam/ Sir, SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to paragraph 2 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of the Monetary Policy Statement, 2020-21 dated October 9, 2020 and our circular DoR.No.BP.BC.9/21.04.141/2020-21 dated September 1, 2020 on the above subject. 2. Banks are permitted to exceed the limit of 25 per cent of the total investments under Held to Mat
RBI/2020-2021/54 DoR.No.BP.BC.22/21.04.141/2020-21 October 12, 2020 All Commercial Banks Madam/ Sir, SLR holdings in HTM category Please refer to paragraph 2 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of the Monetary Policy Statement, 2020-21 dated October 9, 2020 and our circular DoR.No.BP.BC.9/21.04.141/2020-21 dated September 1, 2020 on the above subject. 2. Banks are permitted to exceed the limit of 25 per cent of the total investments under Held to Mat
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