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Dec 09, 2020
RBI announces date for launching of RTGS 24x7
Reserve Bank had announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 09, 2020, that the Real Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS) will be available round the clock on all days of the year. Accordingly, RTGS 24x7x365 will be launched with effect from 00:30 hours on December 14, 2020. India will become one of the few countries in the world to operate its RTGS system round the clock throughout the year. This comes within a year of operational
Reserve Bank had announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated October 09, 2020, that the Real Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS) will be available round the clock on all days of the year. Accordingly, RTGS 24x7x365 will be launched with effect from 00:30 hours on December 14, 2020. India will become one of the few countries in the world to operate its RTGS system round the clock throughout the year. This comes within a year of operational
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Nov 20, 2020
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on (1) Sodexo SVC India Private Limited, (2) Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance Limited, (3) QwikCilver Solutions Private Limited, (4) Phonepe Private Limited, (5) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited and (6) Punjab National Bank
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following entities for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the Entity Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) Non-bank Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers 1. Sodexo SVC India Private Limited 03-08-2020 200.00 2. Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance Ltd. 12-08-2020 34.55 3. QwikCilver Sol
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following entities for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the Entity Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) Non-bank Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers 1. Sodexo SVC India Private Limited 03-08-2020 200.00 2. Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance Ltd. 12-08-2020 34.55 3. QwikCilver Sol
Nov 17, 2020
Regulatory Sandbox (RS) - First cohort on Retail Payments - Test Phase
The Reserve Bank had announced opening of the first cohort under Regulatory Sandbox vide Press release dated November 04, 2019. The Reserve Bank received applications from 32 entities of which six have been selected for the ‘Test Phase’. The commencement of testing was delayed on account of the present COVID-19 situation. Two entities, as per details below, have started testing of their products from November 16, 2020. The remaining four are expected to start the test
The Reserve Bank had announced opening of the first cohort under Regulatory Sandbox vide Press release dated November 04, 2019. The Reserve Bank received applications from 32 entities of which six have been selected for the ‘Test Phase’. The commencement of testing was delayed on account of the present COVID-19 situation. Two entities, as per details below, have started testing of their products from November 16, 2020. The remaining four are expected to start the test
Nov 17, 2020
Reserve Bank Innovation Hub
The Reserve Bank in its Monetary Policy Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies dated August 06, 2020, had announced that the Bank will set up Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to promote innovation across the financial sector by leveraging on technology and creating an environment which would facilitate and foster innovation. RBIH would be guided and managed by a Governing Council (GC) led by a Chairperson. The Reserve Bank has appointed Shri Senapathy (Kri
The Reserve Bank in its Monetary Policy Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies dated August 06, 2020, had announced that the Bank will set up Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to promote innovation across the financial sector by leveraging on technology and creating an environment which would facilitate and foster innovation. RBIH would be guided and managed by a Governing Council (GC) led by a Chairperson. The Reserve Bank has appointed Shri Senapathy (Kri
Nov 13, 2020
Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operators (PSOs): Sr. No. Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Reason for Cancellation 1. Pyro Networks Private Limited Pyro Telecommunications Ltd., 8-2-293/82, Plot No. 264/A-31, Road # 92
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operators (PSOs): Sr. No. Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Reason for Cancellation 1. Pyro Networks Private Limited Pyro Telecommunications Ltd., 8-2-293/82, Plot No. 264/A-31, Road # 92
Aug 18, 2020
Reserve Bank invites comments on the draft framework for recognition of a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for Payment System Operators
As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory policies issued as part of Monetary Policy statement dated February 6, 2020, the Reserve Bank hereby places a draft framework for grant of recognition to an industry association as a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for Payment System Operators (PSOs). The SRO shall cover operators in all segments of payment systems and will be expected to observe best practices on security, customer protection and compet
As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory policies issued as part of Monetary Policy statement dated February 6, 2020, the Reserve Bank hereby places a draft framework for grant of recognition to an industry association as a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for Payment System Operators (PSOs). The SRO shall cover operators in all segments of payment systems and will be expected to observe best practices on security, customer protection and compet
Aug 18, 2020
RBI releases framework for authorisation of pan-India Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments
Reserve Bank has today placed on its website, the ‘framework for authorisation of pan-India Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments’. The framework has been released after due deliberations on the comments / feedback received on the ‘draft framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity for Retail Payment Systems’ which was placed on Reserve Bank’s website on February 10, 2020 inviting public comments. The Reserve Bank invites applications for the umbrella
Reserve Bank has today placed on its website, the ‘framework for authorisation of pan-India Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments’. The framework has been released after due deliberations on the comments / feedback received on the ‘draft framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity for Retail Payment Systems’ which was placed on Reserve Bank’s website on February 10, 2020 inviting public comments. The Reserve Bank invites applications for the umbrella
Jul 22, 2020
RBI releases ‘Report of the Committee for Analysis of QR Code’ for public comments
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the ‘Report of the Committee for Analysis of QR (Quick Response) Code’. The Committee was constituted by RBI on December 23, 2019 under the Chairmanship of Prof. D.B. Phatak (Professor Emeritus, IIT-Bombay) to review the prevalent system of QR Codes in India for facilitating digital payments and submit recommendations. The Reserve Bank invites comments / suggestions on the report from all stakeholders and membe
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the ‘Report of the Committee for Analysis of QR (Quick Response) Code’. The Committee was constituted by RBI on December 23, 2019 under the Chairmanship of Prof. D.B. Phatak (Professor Emeritus, IIT-Bombay) to review the prevalent system of QR Codes in India for facilitating digital payments and submit recommendations. The Reserve Bank invites comments / suggestions on the report from all stakeholders and membe
Jun 22, 2020
Reserve Bank sensitises members of public on safe use of digital transactions
Safety and security of digital transactions are of paramount importance to their users. The Reserve Bank has put in place many mechanisms to ensure the same by continuously and actively undertaking digital awareness campaigns in the print and Audio-Visual media, including through the Bank’s flagship programme “RBI Kehta Hai”. In recent days there are reports of users falling prey to fraudsters who are luring them on fictitious pretexts, such as alleged completion of K
Safety and security of digital transactions are of paramount importance to their users. The Reserve Bank has put in place many mechanisms to ensure the same by continuously and actively undertaking digital awareness campaigns in the print and Audio-Visual media, including through the Bank’s flagship programme “RBI Kehta Hai”. In recent days there are reports of users falling prey to fraudsters who are luring them on fictitious pretexts, such as alleged completion of K
Jun 13, 2020
Reserve Bank of India publishes the Oversight Framework for Financial Market Infrastructures and Retail Payment Systems
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website the Oversight Framework for Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) and Retail Payment Systems (RPSs). The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) (earlier known as the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS)) and the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have established, over the years, international risk-management standards for Systemically Important Payment Systems
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website the Oversight Framework for Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) and Retail Payment Systems (RPSs). The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) (earlier known as the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS)) and the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have established, over the years, international risk-management standards for Systemically Important Payment Systems
Jun 05, 2020
RBI announces creation of Payments Infrastructure Development Fund
The Reserve Bank announces creation of a Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) to encourage acquirers to deploy Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (both physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and north eastern states. Over the years, payments ecosystem in the country has evolved with a wide range of options such as bank accounts, mobile phones, cards, etc. To provide further fillip to digitisation of payment systems, it is necessary to give
The Reserve Bank announces creation of a Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) to encourage acquirers to deploy Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (both physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and north eastern states. Over the years, payments ecosystem in the country has evolved with a wide range of options such as bank accounts, mobile phones, cards, etc. To provide further fillip to digitisation of payment systems, it is necessary to give
Jun 04, 2020
RBI publishes daily data of select payment systems
Today, the Reserve Bank published settlement data of select payment systems. It captures volume and value of transactions undertaken in payments systems operated by the Reserve Bank (NEFT and RTGS) and National Payments Corporation of India (AePS, CTS, IMPS, NACH and UPI) as well as the position of cash withdrawal transactions using ATMs and BCs. The data relating to transactions undertaken during the day will be published on the subsequent working day. Data relating
Today, the Reserve Bank published settlement data of select payment systems. It captures volume and value of transactions undertaken in payments systems operated by the Reserve Bank (NEFT and RTGS) and National Payments Corporation of India (AePS, CTS, IMPS, NACH and UPI) as well as the position of cash withdrawal transactions using ATMs and BCs. The data relating to transactions undertaken during the day will be published on the subsequent working day. Data relating
Mar 16, 2020
Availability of Digital Payment Options
In pursuance of its vision to promote digital payments, Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) endeavour has been to establish state of the art payment systems that are efficient, convenient, safe, secure and affordable. RBI wishes to bring to the notice of the general public that non-cash digital payment options (like NEFT, IMPS, UPI and BBPS) are available round the clock to facilitate fund transfers, purchase of goods / services, payment of bills, etc. In the context of the
In pursuance of its vision to promote digital payments, Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) endeavour has been to establish state of the art payment systems that are efficient, convenient, safe, secure and affordable. RBI wishes to bring to the notice of the general public that non-cash digital payment options (like NEFT, IMPS, UPI and BBPS) are available round the clock to facilitate fund transfers, purchase of goods / services, payment of bills, etc. In the context of the
Feb 10, 2020
Draft Framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity (NUE) for Retail Payment Systems
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website a ‘draft framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity (NUE) for Retail Payment Systems’ for public comments. The Reserve Bank invites comments on the draft framework from all stakeholders by February 25, 2020. The comments may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-40
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website a ‘draft framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity (NUE) for Retail Payment Systems’ for public comments. The Reserve Bank invites comments on the draft framework from all stakeholders by February 25, 2020. The comments may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-40
Jan 21, 2020
Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation - M/s Vodafone m-pesa Limited, Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation: Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Vodafone m-pesa Limited, Mumbai (earlier Mobile Commerce Solutions Ltd. was performing
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation: Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Vodafone m-pesa Limited, Mumbai (earlier Mobile Commerce Solutions Ltd. was performing
Nov 08, 2019
Furthering Digital Payments
In pursuance of its vision to promote digital payments, Reserve Bank’s endeavour has been to establish state of the art payment systems that are efficient, convenient, safe, secure and affordable. The efforts have resulted in a rapid growth in the retail digital payment systems as below: 2. Digital payments constituted a high 96% of total non-cash retail payments during the period October 2018 to September 2019. During the same period, the National Electronic Funds Tr
In pursuance of its vision to promote digital payments, Reserve Bank’s endeavour has been to establish state of the art payment systems that are efficient, convenient, safe, secure and affordable. The efforts have resulted in a rapid growth in the retail digital payment systems as below: 2. Digital payments constituted a high 96% of total non-cash retail payments during the period October 2018 to September 2019. During the same period, the National Electronic Funds Tr
Nov 07, 2019
Reserve Bank of India Imposes Monetary Penalty on Oxigen Services (India) Private Limited
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines: Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1. Oxigen Services (India) Private Limited 17-09-2019 5 (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2019-2020/1132
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines: Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1. Oxigen Services (India) Private Limited 17-09-2019 5 (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2019-2020/1132
Nov 04, 2019
Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox
The Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox. The Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) with ‘Retail Payments’, as its theme. The adoption of ‘Retail Payments’ as the theme is expected to spur innovation in digital payments space and help in offering payment services to the unserved and underserved segment of the population. Migration to digital modes of making a payment can obviate
The Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox. The Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) with ‘Retail Payments’, as its theme. The adoption of ‘Retail Payments’ as the theme is expected to spur innovation in digital payments space and help in offering payment services to the unserved and underserved segment of the population. Migration to digital modes of making a payment can obviate
Nov 01, 2019
Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO): Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation My Mobile Payments Limited MOM House, Plot No. 61, Ramchandra Lane, Kanchpada, Malad (West), Mumbai 400064 46/2011 dated 24.10.2011 Issua
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO): Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation My Mobile Payments Limited MOM House, Plot No. 61, Ramchandra Lane, Kanchpada, Malad (West), Mumbai 400064 46/2011 dated 24.10.2011 Issua
Oct 15, 2019
On-tap Authorisation of Payment Systems
Reserve Bank of India had on January 21, 2019 released a policy paper on Authorisation of New Retail Payment Systems on its website and invited public comments there on. Comments / Feedback were received from individuals, public and private entities, institutions and industry associations. Based on the feedback received, it was announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued with Monetary Policy Statement dated August 07, 2019 that in order
Reserve Bank of India had on January 21, 2019 released a policy paper on Authorisation of New Retail Payment Systems on its website and invited public comments there on. Comments / Feedback were received from individuals, public and private entities, institutions and industry associations. Based on the feedback received, it was announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued with Monetary Policy Statement dated August 07, 2019 that in order
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