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Jun 22, 2017
Recording of Details of Transactions in Passbook/ Statement of Account
RBI/2016-17/326 DBR.No.Leg.BC.76/09.07.005/2016-17 June 22, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Small Finance Banks and Payments Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Recording of Details of Transactions in Passbook/ Statement of Account Please refer to instructions contained in Paragraphs 6 and 7 of our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.74/09.07.005/2003-04 dated April 10, 2004 on "Committee on Procedures and Performance Audit on Public Services - Report No. 3 - Banking
RBI/2016-17/326 DBR.No.Leg.BC.76/09.07.005/2016-17 June 22, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Small Finance Banks and Payments Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Recording of Details of Transactions in Passbook/ Statement of Account Please refer to instructions contained in Paragraphs 6 and 7 of our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.74/09.07.005/2003-04 dated April 10, 2004 on "Committee on Procedures and Performance Audit on Public Services - Report No. 3 - Banking
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Jun 13, 2017
Prudential Guidelines on Capital Adequacy and Market Discipline- New Capital Adequacy Framework (NCAF) - Eligible Credit Rating Agencies - INFOMERICS Valuation and Rating Pvt Ltd. (INFOMERICS)
RBI/2016-17/321 DBR.No.BP.BC.74/21.06.009/2016-17 June 13, 2017 The Chairman / CMD / MD / CEOAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential Guidelines on Capital Adequacy and Market Discipline- New Capital Adequacy Framework (NCAF) - Eligible Credit Rating Agencies – INFOMERICS Valuation and Rating Pvt Ltd. (INFOMERICS) Please refer to the Master Circular DBR.No.BP.BC.4./21.06.001/2015-16 dated July 1, 20
RBI/2016-17/321 DBR.No.BP.BC.74/21.06.009/2016-17 June 13, 2017 The Chairman / CMD / MD / CEOAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential Guidelines on Capital Adequacy and Market Discipline- New Capital Adequacy Framework (NCAF) - Eligible Credit Rating Agencies – INFOMERICS Valuation and Rating Pvt Ltd. (INFOMERICS) Please refer to the Master Circular DBR.No.BP.BC.4./21.06.001/2015-16 dated July 1, 20
Jun 07, 2017
Individual Housing Loans: Rationalisation of Risk-Weights and Loan to Value (LTV) Ratios
RBI/2016-17/317 DBR.BP.BC.No.72/08.12.015/2016-17 June 7, 2017 All Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Individual Housing Loans: Rationalisation of Risk-Weights and Loan to Value (LTV) Ratios Please refer to the Second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2017-18, announced today. 2. As a countercyclical measure, the LTV ratios, risk weights and standard asset provisioning rate for individual housing loans sanctio
RBI/2016-17/317 DBR.BP.BC.No.72/08.12.015/2016-17 June 7, 2017 All Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Individual Housing Loans: Rationalisation of Risk-Weights and Loan to Value (LTV) Ratios Please refer to the Second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2017-18, announced today. 2. As a countercyclical measure, the LTV ratios, risk weights and standard asset provisioning rate for individual housing loans sanctio
Jun 07, 2017
Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
RBI/2016-17/318 DBR.No.Ret.BC.71/12.02.001/2016-17 June 7, 2017 All Commercial Banks, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs), State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.64/12.01.001/2015-16 dated December 10, 2015, on maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio under Section 24 and Section 56 o
RBI/2016-17/318 DBR.No.Ret.BC.71/12.02.001/2016-17 June 7, 2017 All Commercial Banks, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs), State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.64/12.01.001/2015-16 dated December 10, 2015, on maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio under Section 24 and Section 56 o
May 18, 2017
Rationalisation of Branch Authorisation Policy- Revision of Guidelines
RBI/2016-17/306 DBR.No.BAPD.BC.69/22.01.001/2016-17 May 18, 2017 The Chairman and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Domestic Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding Regional Rural Banks), Small Finance Banks,Payment Banks and Local Area Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Rationalisation of Branch Authorisation Policy- Revision of Guidelines Please refer to the paragraph 11 on ‘Banking Outlets – Final Guidelines’ (extract enclosed) of the Statement on Developmental and Reg
RBI/2016-17/306 DBR.No.BAPD.BC.69/22.01.001/2016-17 May 18, 2017 The Chairman and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Domestic Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding Regional Rural Banks), Small Finance Banks,Payment Banks and Local Area Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Rationalisation of Branch Authorisation Policy- Revision of Guidelines Please refer to the paragraph 11 on ‘Banking Outlets – Final Guidelines’ (extract enclosed) of the Statement on Developmental and Reg
May 18, 2017
Partial Credit Enhancement to Corporate Bonds
RBI/2016-17/305 DBR.No.BP.BC.70/21.04.142/2016-17 May 18, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Partial Credit Enhancement to Corporate Bonds Please refer to paragraph 21 (a) of the Guidelines on Partial Credit Enhancement to Corporate Bonds by Banks annexed to the circular DBR.BP.BC.No.40/21.04.142/2015-16 dated September 24, 2015, on the capital requirements during the lifetime of the bond in respect of which partial cr
RBI/2016-17/305 DBR.No.BP.BC.70/21.04.142/2016-17 May 18, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Partial Credit Enhancement to Corporate Bonds Please refer to paragraph 21 (a) of the Guidelines on Partial Credit Enhancement to Corporate Bonds by Banks annexed to the circular DBR.BP.BC.No.40/21.04.142/2015-16 dated September 24, 2015, on the capital requirements during the lifetime of the bond in respect of which partial cr
May 18, 2017
Minimum qualifications and experience for CFO and CTO
RBI/2016-17/304 DBR.Appt.No.BC.68/29.67.001/2016-17 May 18, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Madam/ Dear Sir, Minimum qualifications and experience for CFO and CTO Rapid innovations in banking and technology call for better risk governance in the areas of finance and technology. A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in banks’ management structure would play a crucial role in strengthening and sustaining the banks’ risk
RBI/2016-17/304 DBR.Appt.No.BC.68/29.67.001/2016-17 May 18, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Madam/ Dear Sir, Minimum qualifications and experience for CFO and CTO Rapid innovations in banking and technology call for better risk governance in the areas of finance and technology. A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in banks’ management structure would play a crucial role in strengthening and sustaining the banks’ risk
May 11, 2017
Submission of Statutory returns (SLR-Form VIII) in XBRL platform
RBI/2016-17/302 Ref: DBR.CO.No.Ret.BC/66/12.07.144/2016-17 May 11, 2017 The Chairperson All RRBs Madam/Dear Sir, Submission of Statutory returns (SLR-Form VIII) in XBRL platform It has been decided to move the reporting of SLR from PCRPCD to XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) platform. You are therefore advised to submit the returns (Form VIII) in XBRL from the month of April 2017. Yours faithfully, (S K Kar) Chief General Manager
RBI/2016-17/302 Ref: DBR.CO.No.Ret.BC/66/12.07.144/2016-17 May 11, 2017 The Chairperson All RRBs Madam/Dear Sir, Submission of Statutory returns (SLR-Form VIII) in XBRL platform It has been decided to move the reporting of SLR from PCRPCD to XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) platform. You are therefore advised to submit the returns (Form VIII) in XBRL from the month of April 2017. Yours faithfully, (S K Kar) Chief General Manager
May 05, 2017
Timelines for Stressed Assets Resolution
RBI/2016-17/299 DBR.BP.BC.No.67/21.04.048/2016-17 May 5, 2017 The Chairman and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Timelines for Stressed Assets Resolution Please refer to the circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.97/21.04.132/2013-14 dated February 26, 2014 on “Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy – Guidelines on Joint Lenders’ Forum (JLF) and Corrective
RBI/2016-17/299 DBR.BP.BC.No.67/21.04.048/2016-17 May 5, 2017 The Chairman and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Timelines for Stressed Assets Resolution Please refer to the circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.97/21.04.132/2013-14 dated February 26, 2014 on “Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy – Guidelines on Joint Lenders’ Forum (JLF) and Corrective
Apr 27, 2017
Risk Management Systems - Role of the Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
RBI/2016-17/294 DBR.BP.BC.No.65/21.04.103/2016-17 April 27, 2017 The Chairman and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)AndSmall Finance Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Risk Management Systems – Role of the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Please refer to the guidelines on Risk Management Systems issued vide our circular DBOD.No.BP.(SC).BC.98/21.04.103/99 dated October 7, 1999 and the Guidance Notes
RBI/2016-17/294 DBR.BP.BC.No.65/21.04.103/2016-17 April 27, 2017 The Chairman and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)AndSmall Finance Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Risk Management Systems – Role of the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Please refer to the guidelines on Risk Management Systems issued vide our circular DBOD.No.BP.(SC).BC.98/21.04.103/99 dated October 7, 1999 and the Guidance Notes
Apr 20, 2017
Compliance with Ghosh Committee Recommendations
RBI/2016-17/284 Ref. DBS.CO.PPD.BC.No.9/11.01.005/2016-17 April 20, 2017 The Chairman/Chief Executive All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Compliance with Ghosh Committee Recommendations We invite attention to our circular DBS.CO.PPD.BC.No.10/11.01.005/2015-16; dated April 28, 2016, in terms of which banks have been advised that the compliance to the Jilani Committee recommendations need not be reported to the Audit Committee of the Board (A
RBI/2016-17/284 Ref. DBS.CO.PPD.BC.No.9/11.01.005/2016-17 April 20, 2017 The Chairman/Chief Executive All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Compliance with Ghosh Committee Recommendations We invite attention to our circular DBS.CO.PPD.BC.No.10/11.01.005/2015-16; dated April 28, 2016, in terms of which banks have been advised that the compliance to the Jilani Committee recommendations need not be reported to the Audit Committee of the Board (A
Apr 20, 2017
Alteration in the name of "Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Limited" to "Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2016-17/285 DBR.No.Ret.BC/22/12.07.053A/2016-17 April 20, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Alteration in the name of "Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Limited" to "Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of "Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Limited" has been changed to "Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DBR.I
RBI/2016-17/285 DBR.No.Ret.BC/22/12.07.053A/2016-17 April 20, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Alteration in the name of "Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Limited" to "Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of "Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Limited" has been changed to "Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC" in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DBR.I
Apr 20, 2017
Cessation of KBC Bank N.V. as a banking company within the meaning of sub-section (2) of Section 36(A) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
RBI/2016-17/286 DBR.No.Ret.BC.23/12.07.118A/2016-17 April 20, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Cessation of KBC Bank N.V. as a banking company within the meaning of sub-section (2) of Section 36(A) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “KBC Bank N.V.” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No. 16138/23.13.077/2015-16 dated June 24, 2016 and published in the
RBI/2016-17/286 DBR.No.Ret.BC.23/12.07.118A/2016-17 April 20, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Cessation of KBC Bank N.V. as a banking company within the meaning of sub-section (2) of Section 36(A) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 We advise that the “KBC Bank N.V.” has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No. 16138/23.13.077/2015-16 dated June 24, 2016 and published in the
Apr 20, 2017
Alteration in the name of "Coöperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A." to "Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A." in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2016-17/287 Ref.DBR.No.Ret.BC/21/12.07.131A/2016-17 April 20, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Alteration in the name of "Coöperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A." to "Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A." in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of "Coöperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A." has been changed to "Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A." in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of In
RBI/2016-17/287 Ref.DBR.No.Ret.BC/21/12.07.131A/2016-17 April 20, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Alteration in the name of "Coöperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A." to "Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A." in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of "Coöperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A." has been changed to "Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A." in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of In
Apr 20, 2017
Exclusion of KBC Bank N.V. - from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2016-17/288 DBR.No.Ret.BC.24/12.07.118A/2016-17 April 20, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Exclusion of KBC Bank N.V. – from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the KBC Bank N.V. has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.16137/23.13.077/2015-16 dated June 24, 2016 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III Section 4) dated August 27 -
RBI/2016-17/288 DBR.No.Ret.BC.24/12.07.118A/2016-17 April 20, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Exclusion of KBC Bank N.V. – from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the KBC Bank N.V. has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.16137/23.13.077/2015-16 dated June 24, 2016 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III Section 4) dated August 27 -
Apr 18, 2017
Disclosure in the “Notes to Accounts” to the Financial Statements- Divergence in the asset classification and provisioning
RBI/2016-17/283 DBR.BP.BC.No.63/21.04.018/2016-17 April 18, 2017 All Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Disclosure in the “Notes to Accounts” to the Financial Statements- Divergence in the asset classification and provisioning Please refer to paragraph 22 of the Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2015-16 announced on September 29, 2015 on the captioned subject (extract enclosed). 2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) assesses comp
RBI/2016-17/283 DBR.BP.BC.No.63/21.04.018/2016-17 April 18, 2017 All Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Disclosure in the “Notes to Accounts” to the Financial Statements- Divergence in the asset classification and provisioning Please refer to paragraph 22 of the Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2015-16 announced on September 29, 2015 on the captioned subject (extract enclosed). 2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) assesses comp
Apr 18, 2017
Additional Provisions For Standard Advances At Higher Than The Prescribed Rates
RBI/2016-17/282 DBR.No.BP.BC.64/21.04.048/2016-17 April 18, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Additional Provisions For Standard Advances At Higher Than The Prescribed Rates Please refer to paragraph 5 of the Master Circular - Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances dated July 1, 2015. 2. It is advised that the provisioning rates prescribed in the abovementi
RBI/2016-17/282 DBR.No.BP.BC.64/21.04.048/2016-17 April 18, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Additional Provisions For Standard Advances At Higher Than The Prescribed Rates Please refer to paragraph 5 of the Master Circular - Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances dated July 1, 2015. 2. It is advised that the provisioning rates prescribed in the abovementi
Apr 18, 2017
Guidelines on compliance with Accounting Standard (AS) 11 [The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates] by banks - Clarification
RBI/2016-17/281 DBR.BP.BC.No.61/21.04.018/2016-17 April 18, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Guidelines on compliance with Accounting Standard (AS) 11 [The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates] by banks - Clarification Please refer to circulars DBOD.No.BP.BC.76/21.04.018/2004-05 dated March 15, 2005 and DBOD.BP.BC.No.76/21.04.018/2005-06 dated April 05, 2006 on the captioned subject. 2. It has been observed
RBI/2016-17/281 DBR.BP.BC.No.61/21.04.018/2016-17 April 18, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Dear Sir, Guidelines on compliance with Accounting Standard (AS) 11 [The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates] by banks - Clarification Please refer to circulars DBOD.No.BP.BC.76/21.04.018/2004-05 dated March 15, 2005 and DBOD.BP.BC.No.76/21.04.018/2005-06 dated April 05, 2006 on the captioned subject. 2. It has been observed
Apr 18, 2017
Prudential Guidelines - Banks’ investment in units of REITs and InvITs
RBI/2016-17/280 DBR.No.FSD.BC.62/24.01.040/2016-17 April 18, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Prudential Guidelines – Banks’ investment in units of REITs and InvITs Please refer to the paragraph 12 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies (extract enclosed) issued by RBI on April 06, 2017. As indicated therein, it has been decided to allow banks to participate in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastruc
RBI/2016-17/280 DBR.No.FSD.BC.62/24.01.040/2016-17 April 18, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Prudential Guidelines – Banks’ investment in units of REITs and InvITs Please refer to the paragraph 12 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies (extract enclosed) issued by RBI on April 06, 2017. As indicated therein, it has been decided to allow banks to participate in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastruc
Apr 13, 2017
Grant of ‘Certificate of Registration’ - For carrying on the business of credit information - Transunion CIBIL Limited
RBI/2016-17/277 DBR.CID.BC. 60/20.16.040/2016-17 April 13, 2017 All Credit Institutions Dear Sir / MadamGrant of ‘Certificate of Registration’ – For carrying on the business of credit information – Transunion CIBIL Limited Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.CID.BC.84/20.16.042/2011-12 dated March 05, 2012 regarding grant of ‘Certificate of Registration’ to Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited and circular DBR.No.CID.BC.16/20.16.042/2016-17 dated September 29, 2
RBI/2016-17/277 DBR.CID.BC. 60/20.16.040/2016-17 April 13, 2017 All Credit Institutions Dear Sir / MadamGrant of ‘Certificate of Registration’ – For carrying on the business of credit information – Transunion CIBIL Limited Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.CID.BC.84/20.16.042/2011-12 dated March 05, 2012 regarding grant of ‘Certificate of Registration’ to Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited and circular DBR.No.CID.BC.16/20.16.042/2016-17 dated September 29, 2
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