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Feb 03, 2021
Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA)
RBI/2020-21/88 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.05/11.01.005/2020-21 @@NBSP@@February 03, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) All non-deposit taking NBFCs (including Core Investment Companies) with asset size of ₹5,000 crore and above All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) with asset size of ₹500 crore and above Madam / Dear Sir, Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) An independent and effe
RBI/2020-21/88 Ref.No.DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.05/11.01.005/2020-21 @@NBSP@@February 03, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) All non-deposit taking NBFCs (including Core Investment Companies) with asset size of ₹5,000 crore and above All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) with asset size of ₹500 crore and above Madam / Dear Sir, Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) An independent and effe
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Dec 04, 2020
Introduction of Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RBI/2020-21/76 DOR.RRB.No.28/31.01.001/2020-21 December 4, 2020 All Regional Rural Banks Madam/ Sir, Introduction of Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) In order to provide an additional avenue for liquidity management to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), it has been decided that Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) will be extended to Scheduled RRBs meeting the followi
RBI/2020-21/76 DOR.RRB.No.28/31.01.001/2020-21 December 4, 2020 All Regional Rural Banks Madam/ Sir, Introduction of Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) In order to provide an additional avenue for liquidity management to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), it has been decided that Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) will be extended to Scheduled RRBs meeting the followi
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 07, 2020
Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs - Co-operative banks
RBI/2020-21/48 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir No.3/13.05.001/2020-21 October 7, 2020 The Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksAll State Co-operative BanksAll District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs – Co-operative banks Government of India, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) had announced the ‘Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs 2018’ on November 2, 2018 for Schedule
RBI/2020-21/48 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir No.3/13.05.001/2020-21 October 7, 2020 The Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksAll State Co-operative BanksAll District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs – Co-operative banks Government of India, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) had announced the ‘Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs 2018’ on November 2, 2018 for Schedule
Aug 26, 2020
Submission of returns under Section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Extension of time
RBI/2020-21/28 DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.2/12.05.001/2020-21 August 26, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Submission of returns under Section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – Extension of time In terms of section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (“the Act”) read with Section 56 the Act [as amended by the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020], accounts and balance-sheet referred to in sec
RBI/2020-21/28 DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.2/12.05.001/2020-21 August 26, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Submission of returns under Section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – Extension of time In terms of section 31 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (“the Act”) read with Section 56 the Act [as amended by the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020], accounts and balance-sheet referred to in sec
Aug 21, 2020
Ad-hoc/Short Review/Renewal of Credit Facilities
RBI/2020-21/27 DoS.CO.PPG.BC.1/11.01.005/2020-21 August 21, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Urban Cooperative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Ad-hoc/Short Review/Renewal of Credit Facilities In terms of circular DBOD.No.BP.(SC).BC.98/21.04.103/99 dated October 7, 1999 on Risk Management System in Banks, Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) are required to put in place a board approved credit policy, which, inter alia, should prescri
RBI/2020-21/27 DoS.CO.PPG.BC.1/11.01.005/2020-21 August 21, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Urban Cooperative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Ad-hoc/Short Review/Renewal of Credit Facilities In terms of circular DBOD.No.BP.(SC).BC.98/21.04.103/99 dated October 7, 1999 on Risk Management System in Banks, Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) are required to put in place a board approved credit policy, which, inter alia, should prescri
Aug 12, 2020
System-based asset classification - UCBs
RBI/2020-21/23 DoR (PCB). BPD. Cir. No.1/13.05.001/2020-21 August 12, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, System-based asset classification - UCBs Please refer to the Master Circular DCBR.BPD. (PCB) MC No.12/09.14.000/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 containing consolidated instructions on income recognition, asset classification, provisioning and other related matters. 2. In order to improve the efficiency, transparency
RBI/2020-21/23 DoR (PCB). BPD. Cir. No.1/13.05.001/2020-21 August 12, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, System-based asset classification - UCBs Please refer to the Master Circular DCBR.BPD. (PCB) MC No.12/09.14.000/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 containing consolidated instructions on income recognition, asset classification, provisioning and other related matters. 2. In order to improve the efficiency, transparency
Apr 24, 2020
Non-achievement of Priority Sector Lending Targets by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) - Contribution to the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) and other funds
RBI/2019-20/226 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.12/09.09.002/2019-20 April 24, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Non-achievement of Priority Sector Lending Targets by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) - Contribution to the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) and other funds Please refer to the circular DCBR.BPD (PCB).Cir.No.07/09.09.002/2017-18 dated May 10, 2018 on Revised Guidelines on Lending to Priority
RBI/2019-20/226 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.12/09.09.002/2019-20 April 24, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Non-achievement of Priority Sector Lending Targets by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) - Contribution to the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) and other funds Please refer to the circular DCBR.BPD (PCB).Cir.No.07/09.09.002/2017-18 dated May 10, 2018 on Revised Guidelines on Lending to Priority
Apr 20, 2020
Provisioning on interbank exposure of Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) under All Inclusive Directions
RBI/2019-20/222DOR.(PCB).BPD.Cir.No.11/16.20.000/2019-20 April 20, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Provisioning on interbank exposure of Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) under All Inclusive Directions As you are aware, the imposition of All-inclusive Directions (AID) on an Urban Co-operative Bank (UCB), inter alia, restricts the bank from discharging its liabilities except as permitted by RBI. This imp
RBI/2019-20/222DOR.(PCB).BPD.Cir.No.11/16.20.000/2019-20 April 20, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Provisioning on interbank exposure of Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) under All Inclusive Directions As you are aware, the imposition of All-inclusive Directions (AID) on an Urban Co-operative Bank (UCB), inter alia, restricts the bank from discharging its liabilities except as permitted by RBI. This imp
Mar 13, 2020
Limits on exposure to single and group borrowers/parties and large exposures and Revision in the target for priority sector lending - UCBs
RBI/2019-20/171 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir No.10/13.05.000/2019-20 March 13, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Limits on exposure to single and group borrowers/parties and large exposures and Revision in the target for priority sector lending – UCBs Please refer to paragraph 1 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 5, 2019 (extract enclosed) and the subsequent draft circular on the subjec
RBI/2019-20/171 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir No.10/13.05.000/2019-20 March 13, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Limits on exposure to single and group borrowers/parties and large exposures and Revision in the target for priority sector lending – UCBs Please refer to paragraph 1 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 5, 2019 (extract enclosed) and the subsequent draft circular on the subjec
Jan 16, 2020
Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) - UCBs
RBI/2019-20/144 DoS.OSMOS.No.4633/33.05.018/2019-20 January 16, 2020 Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) – UCBs We draw your attention to RBI Circular DOR (PCB). BPD.Cir.No.7/13.05.000/2019-20 dated December 27, 2019 on "Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) - UCBs". In terms of the instructions, Primary (Urban
RBI/2019-20/144 DoS.OSMOS.No.4633/33.05.018/2019-20 January 16, 2020 Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) – UCBs We draw your attention to RBI Circular DOR (PCB). BPD.Cir.No.7/13.05.000/2019-20 dated December 27, 2019 on "Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) - UCBs". In terms of the instructions, Primary (Urban
Jan 09, 2020
Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC
RBI/2019-20/138 DOR.AML.BC.No.27/14.01.001/2019-20 January 9, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC Government of India, vide Gazette Notification G.S.R. 582(E) dated August 19, 2019 and Gazette Notification G.S.R. 840(E) dated November 13, 2019, has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. Further, with a view to leveraging the digital c
RBI/2019-20/138 DOR.AML.BC.No.27/14.01.001/2019-20 January 9, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC Government of India, vide Gazette Notification G.S.R. 582(E) dated August 19, 2019 and Gazette Notification G.S.R. 840(E) dated November 13, 2019, has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. Further, with a view to leveraging the digital c
Jan 06, 2020
Supervisory Action Framework for Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)
RBI/2019-20/135 DOR (PCB).BPD. Cir No. 9/12.05.001/2019-20 January 6, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Supervisory Action Framework for Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD.(PCB). Cir No. 3/12.05.001/2014-15 dated November 27, 2014 on the captioned subject containing the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF) for UCBs. Keeping in view the experience gained, it has been decid
RBI/2019-20/135 DOR (PCB).BPD. Cir No. 9/12.05.001/2019-20 January 6, 2020 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Supervisory Action Framework for Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Please refer to our circular UBD.BPD.(PCB). Cir No. 3/12.05.001/2014-15 dated November 27, 2014 on the captioned subject containing the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF) for UCBs. Keeping in view the experience gained, it has been decid
Dec 31, 2019
Constitution of Board of Management (BoM) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)
RBI/2019-20/128 DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.8/12.05.002/2019-20 December 31, 2019 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Constitution of Board of Management (BoM) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Reserve Bank of India had released draft guidelines on constituting BoM in UCBs on June 25, 2018 inviting comments from banks and other stakeholders. Taking into consideration the responses received, it has been decided t
RBI/2019-20/128 DoR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.8/12.05.002/2019-20 December 31, 2019 The Chief Executive Officers of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Constitution of Board of Management (BoM) in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Reserve Bank of India had released draft guidelines on constituting BoM in UCBs on June 25, 2018 inviting comments from banks and other stakeholders. Taking into consideration the responses received, it has been decided t
Dec 31, 2019
Comprehensive Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) - A Graded Approach
RBI/2019-20/129 DoS.CO/CSITE/BC.4083/31.01.052/2019-20 December 31, 2019 To The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Comprehensive Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) – A Graded Approach Please refer to para I (3) of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory policies of the Fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2019-20 dated December 5, 2019 (extract enc
RBI/2019-20/129 DoS.CO/CSITE/BC.4083/31.01.052/2019-20 December 31, 2019 To The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Comprehensive Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) – A Graded Approach Please refer to para I (3) of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory policies of the Fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2019-20 dated December 5, 2019 (extract enc
Dec 27, 2019
Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) - UCBs
RBI/2019-20/125 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.7/13.05.000/2019-20 December 27, 2019 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) - UCBs Please refer to paragraph 2 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 5, 2019 on ‘Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks - Reporting to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits
RBI/2019-20/125 DOR (PCB).BPD.Cir.No.7/13.05.000/2019-20 December 27, 2019 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) - UCBs Please refer to paragraph 2 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 5, 2019 on ‘Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks - Reporting to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits
Nov 21, 2019
Change in name of “West Bengal State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” to “The West Bengal State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/101 DOR.RCB.No.06/19.51.025/2019-20 24 Kartik 1941 November 15, 2019 All State Co-operative Banks/ Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir Change in name of “West Bengal State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” to “The West Bengal State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “West Bengal State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” has been substituted with “The West Bengal State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” i
RBI/2019-20/101 DOR.RCB.No.06/19.51.025/2019-20 24 Kartik 1941 November 15, 2019 All State Co-operative Banks/ Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir Change in name of “West Bengal State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” to “The West Bengal State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “West Bengal State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” has been substituted with “The West Bengal State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” i
Nov 07, 2019
Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - The Meghalaya Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd.
RBI/2019-20/93 DCBR.RCB.BC.No.05/19.51.025/2019-20 Kartika 9, 1941 October 31, 2019 All State Co-operative Banks/ Central Cooperative Banks Madam / Dear Sir Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – The Meghalaya Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd. We advise that the name of “The Meghalaya Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd.” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DCBR.CO.RCBD.No.02/19.51.025/201
RBI/2019-20/93 DCBR.RCB.BC.No.05/19.51.025/2019-20 Kartika 9, 1941 October 31, 2019 All State Co-operative Banks/ Central Cooperative Banks Madam / Dear Sir Inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – The Meghalaya Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd. We advise that the name of “The Meghalaya Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd.” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DCBR.CO.RCBD.No.02/19.51.025/201
Oct 11, 2019
Revision in Proforma and Reporting of Bank / Branch details under the Central Information System for Banking Infrastructure (CISBI)
RBI/2019-20/81 DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB).Cir.No.04/07.01.000/2019-20 October 11, 2019 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / All State Co-operative Banks / All District Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Revision in Proforma and Reporting of Bank / Branch details under the Central Information System for Banking Infrastructure (CISBI) Please refer to our circulars UBD.CO.LS.Cir.No./43/07.01.000/2006-07 dated May 09, 2007 and RPCD.CO.RF.
RBI/2019-20/81 DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB).Cir.No.04/07.01.000/2019-20 October 11, 2019 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks / All State Co-operative Banks / All District Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Revision in Proforma and Reporting of Bank / Branch details under the Central Information System for Banking Infrastructure (CISBI) Please refer to our circulars UBD.CO.LS.Cir.No./43/07.01.000/2006-07 dated May 09, 2007 and RPCD.CO.RF.
Sep 05, 2019
Change in name of “The Orissa State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” to “The Odisha State Co-operative Bank Ltd” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/56 DCBR.RCB.No.03/19.51.025/2019-20 Bhadrapada 1, 1941 August 23, 2019 All State Co-operative Banks/ Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir Change in name of “The Orissa State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” to “The Odisha State Co-operative Bank Ltd” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “The Orissa State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” has been substituted with “The Odisha State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” in the Secon
RBI/2019-20/56 DCBR.RCB.No.03/19.51.025/2019-20 Bhadrapada 1, 1941 August 23, 2019 All State Co-operative Banks/ Central Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir Change in name of “The Orissa State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” to “The Odisha State Co-operative Bank Ltd” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “The Orissa State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” has been substituted with “The Odisha State Co-operative Bank Ltd.” in the Secon
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