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Aug 29, 2011
Draft Guidelines for Licensing of New Banks in the Private Sector
Over the last two decades, the Reserve Bank licensed twelve banks in the private sector. This happened in two phases. Ten banks were licensed on the basis of guidelines issued in January 1993. The guidelines were revised in January 2001 based on the experience gained from the functioning of these banks, and fresh applications were invited. The applications received in response to this invitation were vetted by a High Level Advisory Committee constituted by the Reserve
Over the last two decades, the Reserve Bank licensed twelve banks in the private sector. This happened in two phases. Ten banks were licensed on the basis of guidelines issued in January 1993. The guidelines were revised in January 2001 based on the experience gained from the functioning of these banks, and fresh applications were invited. The applications received in response to this invitation were vetted by a High Level Advisory Committee constituted by the Reserve
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Aug 10, 2011
Implementation of the Internal Rating Based Approaches (IRB) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Credit Risk - Draft Guidelines
DBOD.No.BP. /21.06.001/2011-12 August 10, 2011 The Chairmen and Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Implementation of the Internal Rating Based Approaches (IRB) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Credit Risk - Draft Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.23/21.06.001/2009-10 dated July 7, 2009, inter alia, advising banks that they can apply for migrat
DBOD.No.BP. /21.06.001/2011-12 August 10, 2011 The Chairmen and Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Implementation of the Internal Rating Based Approaches (IRB) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Credit Risk - Draft Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.23/21.06.001/2009-10 dated July 7, 2009, inter alia, advising banks that they can apply for migrat
Jul 06, 2011
Section 19 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Equity Investments in subsidiaries and other companies– Draft Guidelines
RBI/2011--12 DBOD.FSD.BC. / /2011-12 July 6, 2011 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Section 19 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949- Equity Investments in subsidiaries and other companies– Draft Guidelines Please refer to the instructions contained in paragraphs 2 and 3 of our Master Circular DBOD. No. FSD.BC.15/24.01.001/2011-12 dated July 1, 2011 on Para-Banking Activities which deal with the guidelines for setting up of subsidiaries by banks
RBI/2011--12 DBOD.FSD.BC. / /2011-12 July 6, 2011 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Section 19 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949- Equity Investments in subsidiaries and other companies– Draft Guidelines Please refer to the instructions contained in paragraphs 2 and 3 of our Master Circular DBOD. No. FSD.BC.15/24.01.001/2011-12 dated July 1, 2011 on Para-Banking Activities which deal with the guidelines for setting up of subsidiaries by banks
Apr 28, 2011
Deregulation of Savings Bank Deposit Interest Rate : A Discussion Paper
Introduction As a part of financial sector reforms, the Reserve Bank has deregulated interest rates on deposits, other than savings bank deposits. The interest rate on savings bank deposits has remained unchanged at 3.5 per cent per annum since March 1, 2003. Keeping in view progressive deregulation of interest rates, it was proposed in the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2010-11 announced on November 2, 2010 to prepare a Discussion Paper to delineate the pro
Introduction As a part of financial sector reforms, the Reserve Bank has deregulated interest rates on deposits, other than savings bank deposits. The interest rate on savings bank deposits has remained unchanged at 3.5 per cent per annum since March 1, 2003. Keeping in view progressive deregulation of interest rates, it was proposed in the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2010-11 announced on November 2, 2010 to prepare a Discussion Paper to delineate the pro
Jan 21, 2011
Discussion Paper- Presence of foreign banks in India
1. Introduction 1.1 In 2005, the Reserve Bank released the “Road map for presence of foreign banks in India” laying out a two track and gradualist approach aimed at increasing the efficiency and stability of the banking sector in India. One track was the consolidation of the domestic banking system, both in private and public sectors, and the second track was the gradual enhancement of foreign banks in a synchronised manner. The Road map was divided into two phases, t
1. Introduction 1.1 In 2005, the Reserve Bank released the “Road map for presence of foreign banks in India” laying out a two track and gradualist approach aimed at increasing the efficiency and stability of the banking sector in India. One track was the consolidation of the domestic banking system, both in private and public sectors, and the second track was the gradual enhancement of foreign banks in a synchronised manner. The Road map was divided into two phases, t
Jan 06, 2011
Implementation of the Advanced Measurement Approach (AMA) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Operational Risk - Draft Guidelines
DBOD.No.BP.BC. /21.06.014/2010-11 January 6, 2011 The Chairmen and Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir, Implementation of the Advanced Measurement Approach (AMA) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Operational Risk - Draft Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.23/21.06.001/2009-10 dated July 7, 2009, inter alia advising banks that they can apply for migratin
DBOD.No.BP.BC. /21.06.014/2010-11 January 6, 2011 The Chairmen and Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir, Implementation of the Advanced Measurement Approach (AMA) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Operational Risk - Draft Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.23/21.06.001/2009-10 dated July 7, 2009, inter alia advising banks that they can apply for migratin
Aug 17, 2010
RBI releases Discussion Paper on Entry of New Banks in the Private Sector
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Union Finance Minister, in his budget speech for the year 2010-11 had announced that ‘The Indian banking system has emerged unscathed from the crisis. We need to ensure that the banking system grows in size and sophistication to meet the needs of a modern economy. Besides, there is a need to extend the geographic coverage of banks and improve access to banking services. In this context, I am happy to inform the Honourable Members that the RBI i
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Union Finance Minister, in his budget speech for the year 2010-11 had announced that ‘The Indian banking system has emerged unscathed from the crisis. We need to ensure that the banking system grows in size and sophistication to meet the needs of a modern economy. Besides, there is a need to extend the geographic coverage of banks and improve access to banking services. In this context, I am happy to inform the Honourable Members that the RBI i
Aug 02, 2010
Discussion Paper on Engagement of 'for-profit' Companies as Business Correspondents
Introduction 1. The purpose of this paper is to seek the views / comments of banks, non-banking financial institutions, ‘for-profit’ companies, regulators, academicians, NGOs and the public at large on the discussion on whether there is a case for allowing banks to engage ‘for-profit’ companies as well as NBFCs as their Business Correspondents for expanding their banking outreach. Business Correspondent model 2. The Reserve Bank of India has taken several initiatives
Introduction 1. The purpose of this paper is to seek the views / comments of banks, non-banking financial institutions, ‘for-profit’ companies, regulators, academicians, NGOs and the public at large on the discussion on whether there is a case for allowing banks to engage ‘for-profit’ companies as well as NBFCs as their Business Correspondents for expanding their banking outreach. Business Correspondent model 2. The Reserve Bank of India has taken several initiatives
Jul 02, 2010
Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/Chief Executive Officers/Risk takers and Control function staff
DBOD No.BC. /29.67.001/2010-11 July 1, 2010 To All banks in Private Sector and Local Area Banks and all Foreign Banks operating in India Dear Sir/ Madam, Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/Chief Executive Officers/Risk takers and Control function staff Flawed incentive compensation practices in the financial sector were one of the important factors contributing to the recent global financial crisis. Employees were too often rewarded for increasing the
DBOD No.BC. /29.67.001/2010-11 July 1, 2010 To All banks in Private Sector and Local Area Banks and all Foreign Banks operating in India Dear Sir/ Madam, Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/Chief Executive Officers/Risk takers and Control function staff Flawed incentive compensation practices in the financial sector were one of the important factors contributing to the recent global financial crisis. Employees were too often rewarded for increasing the
Apr 19, 2010
Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy for the Year 2009-10 – Securitisation Transactions- Draft Guidelines
RBI/2009-10/ DBOD.No.BP.BC. / /2009-10 April 19, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir, Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy for the Year 2009-10 – Securitisation Transactions- Draft Guidelines Please refer to paragraph 161 of the Second Quarter Review of the Monetary Policy for the year 2009-10 announced on October 27, 2009 (copy of the paragraph enclosed),
RBI/2009-10/ DBOD.No.BP.BC. / /2009-10 April 19, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir, Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy for the Year 2009-10 – Securitisation Transactions- Draft Guidelines Please refer to paragraph 161 of the Second Quarter Review of the Monetary Policy for the year 2009-10 announced on October 27, 2009 (copy of the paragraph enclosed),
Feb 17, 2010
Implementation of The Standardised Approach (TSA) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Operational Risk- Draft Guidelines
DBOD.BP.BC. 14054/21.06.001/2009-10 February 11, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Directors/ Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks Dear Sir Implementation of The Standardised Approach (TSA) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Operational Risk- Draft Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD BP. BC. 23/21.06.001/2009-10 dated July 7, 2009, inter alia advising banks that they can apply for migrating to The Standardised Approach and Alternative Standardised
DBOD.BP.BC. 14054/21.06.001/2009-10 February 11, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Directors/ Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks Dear Sir Implementation of The Standardised Approach (TSA) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Operational Risk- Draft Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD BP. BC. 23/21.06.001/2009-10 dated July 7, 2009, inter alia advising banks that they can apply for migrating to The Standardised Approach and Alternative Standardised
Feb 10, 2010
Guidelines on the Base Rate
Draft Circular RBI/2009-10/ Ref.No.MPD.BC. /10.14.01/2009-10 February , 2010 Magha , 1931(S) To All Scheduled Commercial Banks Guidelines on the Base Rate Following the announcement in the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2009-10, the Reserve Bank constituted a Working Group on Benchmark Prime Lending Rate (Chairman: Shri Deepak Mohanty) to review the present benchmark prime lending rate (BPLR) system and suggest changes to make credit pricing more transparent. Th
Draft Circular RBI/2009-10/ Ref.No.MPD.BC. /10.14.01/2009-10 February , 2010 Magha , 1931(S) To All Scheduled Commercial Banks Guidelines on the Base Rate Following the announcement in the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2009-10, the Reserve Bank constituted a Working Group on Benchmark Prime Lending Rate (Chairman: Shri Deepak Mohanty) to review the present benchmark prime lending rate (BPLR) system and suggest changes to make credit pricing more transparent. Th
Jan 08, 2010
Discussion paper on Regulation of Off-Balance Sheet Activities of Banks
Discussion paper on Regulation of Off-Balance Sheet Activities of Banks
Discussion paper on Regulation of Off-Balance Sheet Activities of Banks
Jan 07, 2009
Draft Guidelines on Classification of Exposures as Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Exposures
DBOD. No. BP.11021/ 08.12.015/ 2008-09January 7, 2009All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs & LABs)</P>Dear Sir,Draft Guidelines on Classification of Exposures as Commercial Real Estate (CRE) ExposuresPlease refer to our circular DBS.CO.PP.BC.21/11.01.005/2004-05 dated June 29, 2005 on the captioned subject, inter alia, defining CRE Exposures (Please see Annex). In view of a number of queries received from banks and other quarters as to whether or not certain
DBOD. No. BP.11021/ 08.12.015/ 2008-09January 7, 2009All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs & LABs)</P>Dear Sir,Draft Guidelines on Classification of Exposures as Commercial Real Estate (CRE) ExposuresPlease refer to our circular DBS.CO.PP.BC.21/11.01.005/2004-05 dated June 29, 2005 on the captioned subject, inter alia, defining CRE Exposures (Please see Annex). In view of a number of queries received from banks and other quarters as to whether or not certain
Dec 05, 2008
Draft Regulatory Guidelines
DNBS/PD (SC/RC) No. /10.30.000/2008-09 December…., 2008 Draft Guidelines on Change in or Take Over of the Management of the Business of the Borrower by Securitisation Companies or Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines, 200…. The Reserve Bank of India hereby notifies these guidelines, framed under Section 9(a) of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interests Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) to provide for the prope
DNBS/PD (SC/RC) No. /10.30.000/2008-09 December…., 2008 Draft Guidelines on Change in or Take Over of the Management of the Business of the Borrower by Securitisation Companies or Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines, 200…. The Reserve Bank of India hereby notifies these guidelines, framed under Section 9(a) of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interests Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) to provide for the prope
Nov 14, 2008
Guidelines for accounting for Repo / Reverse repo transactions
To All RBI regulated entities (Commercial Banks, Co-operative Banks, Primary Dealers, Financial Institutions, RRBs and NBFCs) Dear Sir, Guidelines for accounting for Repo / Reverse repo transactions Please refer to our Circular IDMC.3810/11.08.10/2002-03 dated March 24, 2003 setting out uniform guidelines for accounting of repo/reverse repo transactions. These guidelines captured the character of repo/reverse repo transaction as outright sale and outright purchase as
To All RBI regulated entities (Commercial Banks, Co-operative Banks, Primary Dealers, Financial Institutions, RRBs and NBFCs) Dear Sir, Guidelines for accounting for Repo / Reverse repo transactions Please refer to our Circular IDMC.3810/11.08.10/2002-03 dated March 24, 2003 setting out uniform guidelines for accounting of repo/reverse repo transactions. These guidelines captured the character of repo/reverse repo transaction as outright sale and outright purchase as
May 30, 2008
Draft Guidelines on Prudential Norms for Off-balance Sheet Exposures of Banks – Capital Adequacy, Exposure, Asset Classification and Provisioning Norms
AppendixDraft Guidelines on Prudential Norms for Off-balance Sheet Exposures of Banks – Capital Adequacy, Exposure, Asset Classification and Provisioning NormsAt present, paragraphs 2.4.3 and 2.4.4 of the ‘Master Circular on Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy’, DBOD.No.BP.BC.4/21.01.002/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007, stipulate the applicable credit conversion factors (CCF) for the foreign exchange and interest-rate related contracts under Basel-I framework. Likewise, p
AppendixDraft Guidelines on Prudential Norms for Off-balance Sheet Exposures of Banks – Capital Adequacy, Exposure, Asset Classification and Provisioning NormsAt present, paragraphs 2.4.3 and 2.4.4 of the ‘Master Circular on Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy’, DBOD.No.BP.BC.4/21.01.002/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007, stipulate the applicable credit conversion factors (CCF) for the foreign exchange and interest-rate related contracts under Basel-I framework. Likewise, p
May 06, 2008
Establishment of Branch/Liaison Offices in India by foreign entities- Eligibility Criteria and Procedural Guidelines
RBI/2007-2008/A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.May , 2008ToAll Authorised Dealers Category - I banksMadam / Sir,Establishment of Branch/Liaison Offices in India by foreign entities-Eligibility Criteria and Procedural GuidelinesAttention of Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to Notification No. FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time, in terms of which a person resident outside India requires prior approval of the Re
RBI/2007-2008/A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.May , 2008ToAll Authorised Dealers Category - I banksMadam / Sir,Establishment of Branch/Liaison Offices in India by foreign entities-Eligibility Criteria and Procedural GuidelinesAttention of Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to Notification No. FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time, in terms of which a person resident outside India requires prior approval of the Re
Mar 25, 2008
Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy for the year 2007- 08 – Recovery Agents engaged by banks
Second DraftAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy for the year 2007- 08 – Recovery Agents engaged by banks Please refer to the paragraph 172 and 173 of the mid-term review of the Annual Policy for the year 2007-08, a copy of which is enclosed. In view of the rise in the number of disputes and litigations against banks for engaging recovery agents in the recent past, it is felt that the adverse publicity would resu
Second DraftAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy for the year 2007- 08 – Recovery Agents engaged by banks Please refer to the paragraph 172 and 173 of the mid-term review of the Annual Policy for the year 2007-08, a copy of which is enclosed. In view of the rise in the number of disputes and litigations against banks for engaging recovery agents in the recent past, it is felt that the adverse publicity would resu
Oct 24, 2007
Annual Policy Statement 2007- 08 – Draft Guidelines on Credit Default Swaps
DBOD. No. BP. 502 / 21.04.157/2007-08October 24, 2007 The Chairman/Chief Executive OfficerAll Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) andPrimary DealersDear Sir, Annual Policy Statement 2007- 08 – Draft Guidelines on Credit Default SwapsPlease refer to our letter forwarding DBOD.No.BP.1409/21.04.157/2006-07 dated May 16, 2007 the first draft guidelines on Credit Default Swaps and inviting feedback from various stakeholders. The feedback received from wide spectrum
DBOD. No. BP. 502 / 21.04.157/2007-08October 24, 2007 The Chairman/Chief Executive OfficerAll Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) andPrimary DealersDear Sir, Annual Policy Statement 2007- 08 – Draft Guidelines on Credit Default SwapsPlease refer to our letter forwarding DBOD.No.BP.1409/21.04.157/2006-07 dated May 16, 2007 the first draft guidelines on Credit Default Swaps and inviting feedback from various stakeholders. The feedback received from wide spectrum
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