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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
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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
Apr 13, 2017
Revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Banks
RBI/2016-17/276 DBS.CO.PPD. BC.No.8/11.01.005/2016-17 April 13, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Dear Sir Revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Banks Please refer to RBI circulars No. DBS.CO.PP.BC.9/11.01.005/2002-03 dated December 21, 2002 and DBS.CO.PP.BC.13/11.01.005/2003-04 dated June 15, 2004 on the scheme of Prompt Corrective Action. 2. The existing PCA framework for banks has since been reviewed and revi
RBI/2016-17/276 DBS.CO.PPD. BC.No.8/11.01.005/2016-17 April 13, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Dear Sir Revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Banks Please refer to RBI circulars No. DBS.CO.PP.BC.9/11.01.005/2002-03 dated December 21, 2002 and DBS.CO.PP.BC.13/11.01.005/2003-04 dated June 15, 2004 on the scheme of Prompt Corrective Action. 2. The existing PCA framework for banks has since been reviewed and revi
Apr 10, 2017
Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) - Permissible activities
RBI/2016-17/273 DBR.IBD.BC.59/23.13.004/2016-17 April 10, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) – Permissible activities Please refer to RBI circular DBR.IBD.BC.14570/23.13.004/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015, as modified from time to time, setting out RBI directions relating to IFSC Banking Units (IBUs). We have received a few suggestions and queries from the stakeholders regarding op
RBI/2016-17/273 DBR.IBD.BC.59/23.13.004/2016-17 April 10, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) – Permissible activities Please refer to RBI circular DBR.IBD.BC.14570/23.13.004/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015, as modified from time to time, setting out RBI directions relating to IFSC Banking Units (IBUs). We have received a few suggestions and queries from the stakeholders regarding op
Apr 06, 2017
Change in Bank Rate
RBI/2016-17/270 DBR.No.Ret.BC.58/12.01.001/2016-17 April 06, 2017 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.19/12.01.001/2016-17 dated October 04, 2016 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the First Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2017-18 dated April 06, 2017, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from 6.75 per cent to 6.50 per cent with effec
RBI/2016-17/270 DBR.No.Ret.BC.58/12.01.001/2016-17 April 06, 2017 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.19/12.01.001/2016-17 dated October 04, 2016 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the First Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2017-18 dated April 06, 2017, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from 6.75 per cent to 6.50 per cent with effec
Mar 29, 2017
Opening of all Agency Banks for government business on April 1, 2017 - Revised instructions
RBI/2016-17/259 DBR.No.Leg.BC.56/09.07.005/2016-17 March 29, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Opening of all Agency Banks for government business on April 1, 2017 – Revised instructions We had vide our circular DBR.No.Leg. BC.55/09.07.005/2016-17 dated March 24, 2017 advised all Agency Banks to keep all their branches dealing with government business open on all days in the current financial year and on April 1, 2017 (including Saturday, Sunday and all holidays)
RBI/2016-17/259 DBR.No.Leg.BC.56/09.07.005/2016-17 March 29, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Opening of all Agency Banks for government business on April 1, 2017 – Revised instructions We had vide our circular DBR.No.Leg. BC.55/09.07.005/2016-17 dated March 24, 2017 advised all Agency Banks to keep all their branches dealing with government business open on all days in the current financial year and on April 1, 2017 (including Saturday, Sunday and all holidays)
Mar 24, 2017
All Agency Banks to remain open for public on all days from March 25, 2017 to April 1, 2017
RBI/2016-17/256 DBR.No.Leg.BC.55/09.07.005/2016-17 March 24, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, All Agency Banks to remain open for public on all days from March 25, 2017 to April 1, 2017 The Government of India has advised that all Pay and Account Offices will remain open on all days up to April 1, 2017 to facilitate government receipt and payment functions. Accordingly, all Agency Banks are advised to keep all their branches dealing with government business open
RBI/2016-17/256 DBR.No.Leg.BC.55/09.07.005/2016-17 March 24, 2017 All Agency Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, All Agency Banks to remain open for public on all days from March 25, 2017 to April 1, 2017 The Government of India has advised that all Pay and Account Offices will remain open on all days up to April 1, 2017 to facilitate government receipt and payment functions. Accordingly, all Agency Banks are advised to keep all their branches dealing with government business open
Mar 09, 2017
Inclusion of “The Royal Bank of Scotland plc” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2016-17/244 DBR.No.Ret.BC.54/12.07.150/2016-17 March 09, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “The Royal Bank of Scotland plc” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “The Royal Bank of Scotland plc” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.3878/23.13.020/2016-17 dated September 29, 2016, and published in the Gazette of India (Part III
RBI/2016-17/244 DBR.No.Ret.BC.54/12.07.150/2016-17 March 09, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “The Royal Bank of Scotland plc” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “The Royal Bank of Scotland plc” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.3878/23.13.020/2016-17 dated September 29, 2016, and published in the Gazette of India (Part III
Feb 16, 2017
Repayment of Gold Loan
RBI/2016-17/229 DBR.RRB.BC.No. 53/31.01.001/2016-17 February 16, 2017 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Repayment of Gold Loan Please refer to circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.22/03.05.34/2010-11 dated September 22, 2010 wherein Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were permitted to grant gold loans up to Rs.1.00 lakh with bullet repayment option. 2. On a review, it has been decided to increase the quantum of loan that could be granted under the scheme, from Rs.1.00 lakh to
RBI/2016-17/229 DBR.RRB.BC.No. 53/31.01.001/2016-17 February 16, 2017 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Repayment of Gold Loan Please refer to circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.22/03.05.34/2010-11 dated September 22, 2010 wherein Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were permitted to grant gold loans up to Rs.1.00 lakh with bullet repayment option. 2. On a review, it has been decided to increase the quantum of loan that could be granted under the scheme, from Rs.1.00 lakh to
Feb 16, 2017
Inclusion of “Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2016-17/230 DBR.No.Ret.BC.52/12.07.143A/2016-17 February 16, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.PSBD.No.7144/16.02.002/2016-17 dated December 23, 2016, and published in the Gazette of Ind
RBI/2016-17/230 DBR.No.Ret.BC.52/12.07.143A/2016-17 February 16, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.PSBD.No.7144/16.02.002/2016-17 dated December 23, 2016, and published in the Gazette of Ind
Feb 16, 2017
Inclusion of “Capital Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
RBI/2016-17/231 DBR.No.Ret.BC.51/12.07.145A/2016-17 February 16, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “Capital Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Capital Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.PSBD.No.5201/16.02.001/2016-17 dated November 8, 2016, and published in the Gazette of Indi
RBI/2016-17/231 DBR.No.Ret.BC.51/12.07.145A/2016-17 February 16, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of “Capital Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the “Capital Small Finance Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.PSBD.No.5201/16.02.001/2016-17 dated November 8, 2016, and published in the Gazette of Indi
Feb 02, 2017
Basel III Capital Regulations- Additional Tier 1 Capital
RBI/2016-17/222 DBR.BP.BC.No.50/21.06.201/2016-17 February 02, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Sir, Basel III Capital Regulations- Additional Tier 1 Capital Please refer to the paragraph 1.8 on ‘Coupon Discretion’ under Annex 4 on ‘'Criteria for Inclusion of Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDI) in Additional Tier 1 Capital' of the Master Circular, DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on ‘Basel III Capital Regulati
RBI/2016-17/222 DBR.BP.BC.No.50/21.06.201/2016-17 February 02, 2017 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/ Sir, Basel III Capital Regulations- Additional Tier 1 Capital Please refer to the paragraph 1.8 on ‘Coupon Discretion’ under Annex 4 on ‘'Criteria for Inclusion of Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDI) in Additional Tier 1 Capital' of the Master Circular, DBR.No.BP.BC.1/21.06.201/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on ‘Basel III Capital Regulati
Dec 28, 2016
Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances
RBI/2016-17/198 DBR.No.BP.BC.49/21.04.048/2016-17 December 28, 2016 All Regulated Entities Madam / Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances Please refer to circular DBR.No.BP.BC.37/21.04.048/2016-17 dated November 21, 2016. 2. On a review, it has been decided to: (i) Provide 30 days, in addition to the 60 days provided vide the abovementioned circular, in the following categories of loans: (a) Runni
RBI/2016-17/198 DBR.No.BP.BC.49/21.04.048/2016-17 December 28, 2016 All Regulated Entities Madam / Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances Please refer to circular DBR.No.BP.BC.37/21.04.048/2016-17 dated November 21, 2016. 2. On a review, it has been decided to: (i) Provide 30 days, in addition to the 60 days provided vide the abovementioned circular, in the following categories of loans: (a) Runni
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