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Mar 30, 2020
‘Fully Accessible Route’ for Investment by Non-residents in Government Securities
RBI/2019-20/200 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 25 March 30, 2020 To All Authorized Persons Madam / Sir ‘Fully Accessible Route’ for Investment by Non-residents in Government Securities Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to the following regulations / directions, as amended from time to time, and the relevant directions issued thereunder: Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 notified vide Notification
RBI/2019-20/200 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 25 March 30, 2020 To All Authorized Persons Madam / Sir ‘Fully Accessible Route’ for Investment by Non-residents in Government Securities Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to the following regulations / directions, as amended from time to time, and the relevant directions issued thereunder: Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 notified vide Notification
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Mar 30, 2020
‘Fully Accessible Route’ for Investment by Non-residents in Government Securities - (specified securities)
RBI/2019-20/201 FMRD.FMSD.No.25/14.01.006/2019-20 March 30, 2020 To All participants in Government Securities market Madam/Sir, ‘Fully Accessible Route’ for Investment by Non-residents in Government Securities A reference is invited to the announcement made in the Union Budget 2020-21 that certain specified categories of Central Government securities would be opened fully for non-resident investors without any restrictions, apart from being available to domestic inves
RBI/2019-20/201 FMRD.FMSD.No.25/14.01.006/2019-20 March 30, 2020 To All participants in Government Securities market Madam/Sir, ‘Fully Accessible Route’ for Investment by Non-residents in Government Securities A reference is invited to the announcement made in the Union Budget 2020-21 that certain specified categories of Central Government securities would be opened fully for non-resident investors without any restrictions, apart from being available to domestic inves
Mar 30, 2020
Investment by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI): Investment limits
RBI/2019-20/199 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 24 March 30, 2020 To, All Authorized Persons Madam / Sir Investment by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI): Investment limits Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to Schedule 1 to the Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 notified vide Notification No.FEMA.396/2019-RB dated October 17, 2019, as amended from time to time and the relevant directions issued there
RBI/2019-20/199 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 24 March 30, 2020 To, All Authorized Persons Madam / Sir Investment by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI): Investment limits Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to Schedule 1 to the Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 notified vide Notification No.FEMA.396/2019-RB dated October 17, 2019, as amended from time to time and the relevant directions issued there
Mar 30, 2020
Special Clearing Operations on March 31, 2020
RBI/2019-20/198 DPSS.CO.RPPD.No./1864/03.01.03/2019-20 March 30, 2020 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 Madam / Dear Sir, Special Clearing Operations on March 31, 2020 A reference is invited to the circular issued by Department of Gov
RBI/2019-20/198 DPSS.CO.RPPD.No./1864/03.01.03/2019-20 March 30, 2020 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 Madam / Dear Sir, Special Clearing Operations on March 31, 2020 A reference is invited to the circular issued by Department of Gov
Mar 27, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Deletion of one individual
RBI/2019-20/195 DOR.AML.BC.No.58/14.06.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 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 individual Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure tha
RBI/2019-20/195 DOR.AML.BC.No.58/14.06.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 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 individual Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure tha
Mar 27, 2020
Risk Management and Inter-bank Dealings- Participation of Banks in Offshore Non-deliverable Rupee Derivative Markets
RBI/2019-20/193 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.23 March 27, 2020 All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks Madam / Sir, Risk Management and Inter-bank Dealings- Participation of Banks in Offshore Non-deliverable Rupee Derivative Markets Attention is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2000 (Notification no. FEMA.25/RB-2000 dated May 3, 2000), as amended from time to time, and Master Direction- Risk Management and
RBI/2019-20/193 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.23 March 27, 2020 All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks Madam / Sir, Risk Management and Inter-bank Dealings- Participation of Banks in Offshore Non-deliverable Rupee Derivative Markets Attention is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts) Regulations, 2000 (Notification no. FEMA.25/RB-2000 dated May 3, 2000), as amended from time to time, and Master Direction- Risk Management and
Mar 27, 2020
Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
RBI/2019-20/191 DOR.No.Ret.BC.49/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Banks Dear Sir / Madam Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.76/12.01.001/2012-13 dated January 29, 2013 and Circular RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.61/03.05.33/2012-13 dated January 29, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, March 27, 2020, it has been decided to reduce the Cash Reserve Ratio
RBI/2019-20/191 DOR.No.Ret.BC.49/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Banks Dear Sir / Madam Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.76/12.01.001/2012-13 dated January 29, 2013 and Circular RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.61/03.05.33/2012-13 dated January 29, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, March 27, 2020, it has been decided to reduce the Cash Reserve Ratio
Mar 27, 2020
Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement
RBI/2019-20/192 DOR.No.Ret.BC.51/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Banks Dear Sir/Madam Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to our Circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.91/12.01.001/2015-16 dated April 05, 2016 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, March 27, 2020, it has been decided to reduce the minimum daily ma
RBI/2019-20/192 DOR.No.Ret.BC.51/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Banks Dear Sir/Madam Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to our Circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.91/12.01.001/2015-16 dated April 05, 2016 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, March 27, 2020, it has been decided to reduce the minimum daily ma
Mar 27, 2020
Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) - Marginal Standing Facility (MSF)
RBI/2019-20/189 DOR.No.Ret.BC.52/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.95/12.02.001/2011-12 dated April 17, 2012, Circular UBD.BPD.(SCB).Cir.No.1/16.27.000/2014-15 dated October 29, 2014 and DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB).Cir.No.3/16.27.000/201
RBI/2019-20/189 DOR.No.Ret.BC.52/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.95/12.02.001/2011-12 dated April 17, 2012, Circular UBD.BPD.(SCB).Cir.No.1/16.27.000/2014-15 dated October 29, 2014 and DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB).Cir.No.3/16.27.000/201
Mar 27, 2020
Legal Entity Identifier: Extension of deadline
RBI/2019-20/185 FMRD.FMID.No.24/11.01.007/2019-20 March 27, 2020 To All eligible market participants Dear Sir/Madam, Legal Entity Identifier: Extension of deadline A reference is invited to circular FMRD.FMID.No.10/11.01.007/2018-19 dated November 29, 2018 issued by Reserve Bank of India on requirement of Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for participation in non-derivative markets. Reference is also invited to circular FMRD.FMID.No.15/11.01.007/2018-19 dated April 26, 20
RBI/2019-20/185 FMRD.FMID.No.24/11.01.007/2019-20 March 27, 2020 To All eligible market participants Dear Sir/Madam, Legal Entity Identifier: Extension of deadline A reference is invited to circular FMRD.FMID.No.10/11.01.007/2018-19 dated November 29, 2018 issued by Reserve Bank of India on requirement of Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for participation in non-derivative markets. Reference is also invited to circular FMRD.FMID.No.15/11.01.007/2018-19 dated April 26, 20
Mar 27, 2020
Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers
RBI/2019-20/184 REF.No.MPD.BC.390/07.01.279/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Primary Dealers, Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers In the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of March 27, 2020, the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been reduced by 75 basis points to 4.40 per cent from 5.15 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Accordingly, the Standing Liquidity Facility provided
RBI/2019-20/184 REF.No.MPD.BC.390/07.01.279/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Primary Dealers, Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers In the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of March 27, 2020, the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been reduced by 75 basis points to 4.40 per cent from 5.15 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Accordingly, the Standing Liquidity Facility provided
Mar 27, 2020
Marginal Standing Facility
RBI/2019-2020/183FMOD.MAOG.No.139/01.18.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) participants Madam/Sir, Marginal Standing Facility As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20 today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the policy Repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 75 basis points from 5.15 per cent to 4.40 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Consequently, the M
RBI/2019-2020/183FMOD.MAOG.No.139/01.18.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) participants Madam/Sir, Marginal Standing Facility As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20 today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the policy Repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 75 basis points from 5.15 per cent to 4.40 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Consequently, the M
Mar 27, 2020
Liquidity Adjustment Facility - Repo and Reverse Repo Rates
RBI/2019-2020/182 FMOD.MAOG.No.140/01.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) participants Madam/Sir, Liquidity Adjustment Facility – Repo and Reverse Repo Rates As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the policy Repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 75 basis points from 5.15 per cent to 4.40 per cent with im
RBI/2019-2020/182 FMOD.MAOG.No.140/01.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) participants Madam/Sir, Liquidity Adjustment Facility – Repo and Reverse Repo Rates As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, today, it has been decided by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to reduce the policy Repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 75 basis points from 5.15 per cent to 4.40 per cent with im
Mar 26, 2020
Formation of new district in the State of Chhattisgarh - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
RBI/2019-20/181 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.21/02.08.001/2019-20 March 26, 2020 The Chairmen / Managing Directors & Chief Executive OfficersAll Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Chhattisgarh – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Chhattisgarh vide Gazette Notification No. F11-04/2019/Seven-4 dated December 30, 2019 had notified the formation of one new district viz. Gaurela- Pendra-Marwahi in the State of Chhattisgarh
RBI/2019-20/181 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.21/02.08.001/2019-20 March 26, 2020 The Chairmen / Managing Directors & Chief Executive OfficersAll Lead Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Chhattisgarh – Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Chhattisgarh vide Gazette Notification No. F11-04/2019/Seven-4 dated December 30, 2019 had notified the formation of one new district viz. Gaurela- Pendra-Marwahi in the State of Chhattisgarh
Mar 26, 2020
Formation of new Union Territory of The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu - Assignment of UTLBC Convenorship
RBI/2019-20/180 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.20/02.01.001/2019-20 March 26, 2020 The Chairmen/ Managing Directors & CEOs SLBC/ UTLBC Convenor Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new Union Territory of The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu - Assignment of UTLBC Convenorship As per the Gazette of India Notifications No.44 of 2019 dated December 9, 2019 on ‘The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union Territories) Act, 2019’ and S.O.4542 (E) dated Decemb
RBI/2019-20/180 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.20/02.01.001/2019-20 March 26, 2020 The Chairmen/ Managing Directors & CEOs SLBC/ UTLBC Convenor Banks Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new Union Territory of The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu - Assignment of UTLBC Convenorship As per the Gazette of India Notifications No.44 of 2019 dated December 9, 2019 on ‘The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union Territories) Act, 2019’ and S.O.4542 (E) dated Decemb
Mar 23, 2020
Priority Sector Lending - Lending by banks to NBFCs for On-Lending
RBI/2019-20/179 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.19/04.09.01/2019-20 March 23, 2020 The Chairman/ Managing Director Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks & Small Finance Banks) Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Lending - Lending by banks to NBFCs for On-Lending Please refer to our Circular No. FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.07/04.09.01/2019-20 dated August 13, 2019 advising, inter alia, that the bank loans to registered NBFCs (other than MFIs) f
RBI/2019-20/179 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.No.19/04.09.01/2019-20 March 23, 2020 The Chairman/ Managing Director Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks & Small Finance Banks) Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Lending - Lending by banks to NBFCs for On-Lending Please refer to our Circular No. FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.07/04.09.01/2019-20 dated August 13, 2019 advising, inter alia, that the bank loans to registered NBFCs (other than MFIs) f
Mar 17, 2020
Settlement system under Asian Clearing Union (ACU) Mechanism
RBI/2019-20/177 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 22 March 17, 2020 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks Madam / Sir, Settlement system under Asian Clearing Union (ACU) Mechanism The Board of Directors of ACU have decided to permit Japanese Yen for settling payments among the ACU member countries. Accordingly, clause (a) and (b) of Article IV of the General Provisions of Agreement establishing the Asian Clearing Union have been revised and the Asian Monetary Uni
RBI/2019-20/177 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 22 March 17, 2020 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks Madam / Sir, Settlement system under Asian Clearing Union (ACU) Mechanism The Board of Directors of ACU have decided to permit Japanese Yen for settling payments among the ACU member countries. Accordingly, clause (a) and (b) of Article IV of the General Provisions of Agreement establishing the Asian Clearing Union have been revised and the Asian Monetary Uni
Mar 17, 2020
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Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks - Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR)
RBI/2019-20/175DOR.BP.BC.No.42/21.04.141/2019-20 March 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks – Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) Please refer to our circular DBR.No.BP.BC.102/21.04.048/2017-18 dated April 2, 2018 on the captioned subject. 2. Some banks have enquired whether IFR, forming part of General Provisions an
RBI/2019-20/175DOR.BP.BC.No.42/21.04.141/2019-20 March 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks – Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) Please refer to our circular DBR.No.BP.BC.102/21.04.048/2017-18 dated April 2, 2018 on the captioned subject. 2. Some banks have enquired whether IFR, forming part of General Provisions an
Mar 17, 2020
Guidelines on Regulation of Payment Aggregators and Payment Gateways (Updated as on November 17, 2020)
RBI/DPSS/2019-20/174 DPSS.CO.PD.No.1810/02.14.008/2019-20 March 17, 2020 (Updated as on November 17, 2020) All Payment System Providers and System Participants Madam / Sir, Guidelines on Regulation of Payment Aggregators and Payment Gateways This has reference to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular DPSS.CO.PD.No.1102/02.14.08/2009-10 dated November 24, 2009 on ‘directions for opening and operation of accounts and settlement of payments for electronic payment transact
RBI/DPSS/2019-20/174 DPSS.CO.PD.No.1810/02.14.008/2019-20 March 17, 2020 (Updated as on November 17, 2020) All Payment System Providers and System Participants Madam / Sir, Guidelines on Regulation of Payment Aggregators and Payment Gateways This has reference to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular DPSS.CO.PD.No.1102/02.14.08/2009-10 dated November 24, 2009 on ‘directions for opening and operation of accounts and settlement of payments for electronic payment transact
Mar 16, 2020
COVID-19- Operational and Business Continuity Measures
RBI/2019-20/172 DoS.CO.PPG.BC.01/11.01.005/2019-20 March 16, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks and All Payment Banks/All UCBs/NBFCs Madam / Dear Sir, COVID-19- Operational and Business Continuity Measures As you are aware, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic in
RBI/2019-20/172 DoS.CO.PPG.BC.01/11.01.005/2019-20 March 16, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks and All Payment Banks/All UCBs/NBFCs Madam / Dear Sir, COVID-19- Operational and Business Continuity Measures As you are aware, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic in
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