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Sep 05, 2019
Alteration in the name of "IDFC Bank Limited" to "IDFC FIRST Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/54 DBR.No.Ret.BC.14/12.07.160/2019-20 September 03, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial BanksDear Sir/MadamAlteration in the name of "IDFC Bank Limited" to "IDFC FIRST Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934We advise that the name of " IDFC Bank Limited " has been changed to "IDFC FIRST Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from January 12, 2019 by Notification DBR.PSBD.No.7234
RBI/2019-20/54 DBR.No.Ret.BC.14/12.07.160/2019-20 September 03, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial BanksDear Sir/MadamAlteration in the name of "IDFC Bank Limited" to "IDFC FIRST Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934We advise that the name of " IDFC Bank Limited " has been changed to "IDFC FIRST Bank Limited" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from January 12, 2019 by Notification DBR.PSBD.No.7234
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Sep 04, 2019
External Benchmark Based Lending
RBI/2019-20/53 DBR.DIR.BC.No.14/13.03.00/2019-20 September 04, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir, External Benchmark Based Lending As you are aware, Reserve Bank had constituted an Internal Study Group (ISG) to examine various aspects of the marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) system. The final report of the ISG was published in October 2017 for public feedback. The ISG obser
RBI/2019-20/53 DBR.DIR.BC.No.14/13.03.00/2019-20 September 04, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir, External Benchmark Based Lending As you are aware, Reserve Bank had constituted an Internal Study Group (ISG) to examine various aspects of the marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) system. The final report of the ISG was published in October 2017 for public feedback. The ISG obser
Aug 16, 2019
Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015
RBI/2019-20/43 DBR.IBD.BC.No.13/23.67.001/2019-20 August 16, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 In exercise of the powers conferred on the Reserve Bank of India under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the RBI makes the following amendments in the Reserve Bank of India (Gold Monetization Scheme, 2015) Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/23.67.003/2015-16 dated October 22, 2015,
RBI/2019-20/43 DBR.IBD.BC.No.13/23.67.001/2019-20 August 16, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 In exercise of the powers conferred on the Reserve Bank of India under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the RBI makes the following amendments in the Reserve Bank of India (Gold Monetization Scheme, 2015) Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/23.67.003/2015-16 dated October 22, 2015,
Aug 15, 2019
Inclusion of “North East Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/42 DBR.No.Ret.BC.12/12.07.160/2019-20 August 15, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir Inclusion of “North East Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “North East Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.No.31/16.02.010/2019-20 dated July 1, 2019, and published in the Gazette of India (Par
RBI/2019-20/42 DBR.No.Ret.BC.12/12.07.160/2019-20 August 15, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir Inclusion of “North East Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “North East Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.No.31/16.02.010/2019-20 dated July 1, 2019, and published in the Gazette of India (Par
Aug 09, 2019
Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC
RBI/2019-20/37 DBR.AML.BC.No.11/14.01.001/2019-20 August 9, 2019 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. 381(E) dated May 28, 2019, has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. 2. The change carried out in the Master Direction in accordance with the aforementioned amendment to the PML Rules i
RBI/2019-20/37 DBR.AML.BC.No.11/14.01.001/2019-20 August 9, 2019 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. 381(E) dated May 28, 2019, has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. 2. The change carried out in the Master Direction in accordance with the aforementioned amendment to the PML Rules i
Aug 07, 2019
Change in Bank Rate
RBI/2019-20/36 DBR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.01.001/2019-20 August 07, 2019 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.44/12.01.001/2018-19 dated June 06, 2019, on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Third Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of August 07, 2019, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 35 basis points from 6.00 per cent to 5.65 per cent with immed
RBI/2019-20/36 DBR.No.Ret.BC.10/12.01.001/2019-20 August 07, 2019 The Chairperson / CEOs of all Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.44/12.01.001/2018-19 dated June 06, 2019, on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Third Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of August 07, 2019, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 35 basis points from 6.00 per cent to 5.65 per cent with immed
Aug 02, 2019
Levy of Foreclosure Charges /Pre-payment Penalty on Floating Rate Term Loans
RBI/2019-20/29 DBR.Dir.BC.No.08/13.03.00/2019-20 August 02, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks Dear Sir / Madam Levy of Foreclosure Charges /Pre-payment Penalty on Floating Rate Term Loans Please refer to our circulars@@NBSP@@DBOD.No.Dir.BC.107/13.03.00/2011-12@@NBSP@@dated June 5, 2012 and DBOD.Dir.BC.No.110/13.03.00/2013-14 dated May 7, 2014, in terms of which banks are not permitted to charge foreclosur
RBI/2019-20/29 DBR.Dir.BC.No.08/13.03.00/2019-20 August 02, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Small Finance Banks All Local Area Banks Dear Sir / Madam Levy of Foreclosure Charges /Pre-payment Penalty on Floating Rate Term Loans Please refer to our circulars@@NBSP@@DBOD.No.Dir.BC.107/13.03.00/2011-12@@NBSP@@dated June 5, 2012 and DBOD.Dir.BC.No.110/13.03.00/2013-14 dated May 7, 2014, in terms of which banks are not permitted to charge foreclosur
Aug 01, 2019
Alteration in the name of "The Royal Bank of Scotland plc" to "NatWest Markets Plc" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/26DBR.No.Ret.BC.07/12.07.150/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Alteration in the name of "The Royal Bank of Scotland plc" to "NatWest Markets Plc" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of "The Royal Bank of Scotland plc" has been changed to "NatWest Markets Plc" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DBR.IBD.No.10678/23.03.031/2018-19
RBI/2019-20/26DBR.No.Ret.BC.07/12.07.150/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Alteration in the name of "The Royal Bank of Scotland plc" to "NatWest Markets Plc" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of "The Royal Bank of Scotland plc" has been changed to "NatWest Markets Plc" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DBR.IBD.No.10678/23.03.031/2018-19
Aug 01, 2019
Exclusion of “National Australia Bank” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/25 DBR.No.Ret.BC.04/12.07.134/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Exclusion of “National Australia Bank” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “National Australia Bank” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.10667/23.13.085/2018-19 dated June 24, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section
RBI/2019-20/25 DBR.No.Ret.BC.04/12.07.134/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Exclusion of “National Australia Bank” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “National Australia Bank” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.10667/23.13.085/2018-19 dated June 24, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section
Aug 01, 2019
Cessation of “National Australia Bank” as a banking company within the meaning of sub -section (2) of Section 36 (A) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
RBI/2019-20/24 DBR.No.Ret.BC.03/12.07.134/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Cessation of “National Australia Bank” as a banking company within the meaning of sub –section (2) of Section 36 (A) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “National Australia Bank” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.10668/23.13.085/2018-19 dated June 24, 2019, an
RBI/2019-20/24 DBR.No.Ret.BC.03/12.07.134/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Cessation of “National Australia Bank” as a banking company within the meaning of sub –section (2) of Section 36 (A) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “National Australia Bank” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.10668/23.13.085/2018-19 dated June 24, 2019, an
Aug 01, 2019
Inclusion of “Bank of China Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/23 DBR.No.Ret.BC.06/12.06.172/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Bank of China Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Bank of China Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.10585/23.03.005/ 2018-19 dated June 19, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) da
RBI/2019-20/23 DBR.No.Ret.BC.06/12.06.172/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Bank of China Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Bank of China Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.10585/23.03.005/ 2018-19 dated June 19, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) da
Aug 01, 2019
Inclusion of “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/22 DBR.No.Ret.BC.05/12.06.173/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.No.499/16.02.011/2019-20 dated July 16, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III
RBI/2019-20/22 DBR.No.Ret.BC.05/12.06.173/2019-20 August 01, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.No.499/16.02.011/2019-20 dated July 16, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III
Jul 05, 2019
Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), FALLCR against credit disbursed to NBFCs and HFCs
RBI/2019-20/12 DBR.BP.BC.No.2/21.04.098/2019-20 July 5, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) & Small FinanceBanks (SFBs) Dear Sir/Madam Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR),FALLCR against credit disbursed to NBFCs and HFCs Please refer to our DBR.BP.BC.No.34/21.04.098/2018-19 dated April 4, 2019 wherein banks have been permitted to reckon, in a phased manner, an additional 2 per cent of government securities h
RBI/2019-20/12 DBR.BP.BC.No.2/21.04.098/2019-20 July 5, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) & Small FinanceBanks (SFBs) Dear Sir/Madam Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR),FALLCR against credit disbursed to NBFCs and HFCs Please refer to our DBR.BP.BC.No.34/21.04.098/2018-19 dated April 4, 2019 wherein banks have been permitted to reckon, in a phased manner, an additional 2 per cent of government securities h
Jul 04, 2019
Inclusion of “India Post Payments Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2019-20/11 DBR.No.Ret.BC.01/12.06.162/2019-20 July 03, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “India Post Payments Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “India Post Payments Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.(PB-IPPB).No.9980/16.13.215/2018-19 dated May 27, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India
RBI/2019-20/11 DBR.No.Ret.BC.01/12.06.162/2019-20 July 03, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Inclusion of “India Post Payments Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “India Post Payments Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.NBD.(PB-IPPB).No.9980/16.13.215/2018-19 dated May 27, 2019 and published in the Gazette of India
Jun 28, 2019
Revision in Proforma and Reporting of Bank/Banking Outlet (BO) details under the Central Information System for Banking Infrastructure (CISBI)
RBI/2018-19/228 DBR.No.BAPD.BC.50/22.01.001/2018-19 June 28, 2019 The Chairman and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks and, Local Area Banks) and All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) Madam/Dear Sir, Revision in Proforma and Reporting of Bank/Banking Outlet (BO) details under the Central Information System for Banking Infrastructure (CISBI) Please refer to our circulars
RBI/2018-19/228 DBR.No.BAPD.BC.50/22.01.001/2018-19 June 28, 2019 The Chairman and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks and, Local Area Banks) and All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) Madam/Dear Sir, Revision in Proforma and Reporting of Bank/Banking Outlet (BO) details under the Central Information System for Banking Infrastructure (CISBI) Please refer to our circulars
Jun 28, 2019
Basel III Capital Regulations- Implementation of Leverage Ratio
RBI/2018-19/225 DBR.BP.BC.No.49/21.06.201/2018-19 June 28, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs, LABs, Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations- Implementation of Leverage Ratio Please refer to ‘Part E: Leverage Ratio Framework’ of the Master Circular- Basel III Capital Regulations, DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015. 2. As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies i
RBI/2018-19/225 DBR.BP.BC.No.49/21.06.201/2018-19 June 28, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs, LABs, Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations- Implementation of Leverage Ratio Please refer to ‘Part E: Leverage Ratio Framework’ of the Master Circular- Basel III Capital Regulations, DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015. 2. As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies i
Jun 27, 2019
Gold Card Scheme for Exporters
RBI/2018-19/224 DBR.Dir.BC.No.48/04.02.002/2018-19 June 27, 2019 To All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs)All Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Gold Card Scheme for Exporters Please refer to para 8.1.3 of the Master Circular DBR No.DIR.BC.14/04.02.002/2015-16 dated July 01, 2015 wherein detailed instructions on ‘Gold Card Scheme for Exporters’ have been given. 2. We have been receiving representations from exporters and their Associatio
RBI/2018-19/224 DBR.Dir.BC.No.48/04.02.002/2018-19 June 27, 2019 To All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs)All Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Gold Card Scheme for Exporters Please refer to para 8.1.3 of the Master Circular DBR No.DIR.BC.14/04.02.002/2015-16 dated July 01, 2015 wherein detailed instructions on ‘Gold Card Scheme for Exporters’ have been given. 2. We have been receiving representations from exporters and their Associatio
Jun 10, 2019
Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services - Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA)
RBI/2018-19/206 DBR.LEG.BC.No.47/09.07.005/2018-19 June 10, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs)All Payments BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Dear Sir/ Madam Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services – Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.35/09.07.005/2012-13 dated August 10, 2012 on the captioned subject. 2. The Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) Account was designed as a savings a
RBI/2018-19/206 DBR.LEG.BC.No.47/09.07.005/2018-19 June 10, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs)All Payments BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Dear Sir/ Madam Financial Inclusion- Access to Banking Services – Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.35/09.07.005/2012-13 dated August 10, 2012 on the captioned subject. 2. The Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) Account was designed as a savings a
Jun 10, 2019
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Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks - Sale of investments held under Held to Maturity (HTM) category
RBI/2018-19/204 DBR.No.BP.BC.46/21.04.141/2018-19 June 10, 2019 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks - Sale of investments held under Held to Maturity (HTM) category Please refer to our circular DBR No BP.BC.6/21.04.141/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015, advising banks that if the value of sales and transfer of securities to / from HTM category exceeds 5 per cent of
RBI/2018-19/204 DBR.No.BP.BC.46/21.04.141/2018-19 June 10, 2019 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks - Sale of investments held under Held to Maturity (HTM) category Please refer to our circular DBR No BP.BC.6/21.04.141/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015, advising banks that if the value of sales and transfer of securities to / from HTM category exceeds 5 per cent of
Jun 07, 2019
Prudential Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets
RBI/2018-19/203 DBR.No.BP.BC.45/21.04.048/2018-19 June 7, 2019 Prudential Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets Introduction In exercise of the powers conferred by the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest so to do, hereby, issues the directions hereinafter specified. Short title and commencement 1. These directions shall be called the Rese
RBI/2018-19/203 DBR.No.BP.BC.45/21.04.048/2018-19 June 7, 2019 Prudential Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets Introduction In exercise of the powers conferred by the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest so to do, hereby, issues the directions hereinafter specified. Short title and commencement 1. These directions shall be called the Rese
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