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Oct 23, 2013
Amendments to Banking Regulation Act 1949 - Banking Laws (Amendment) Act 2012 - Applicability to private sector banks
RBI/2013-14/334 DBOD.NO.PSBD.BC.62/16.13.100/ 2013-14 October 23, 2013 All Private Sector Banks Dear Sir, Amendments to Banking Regulation Act 1949 -- Banking Laws (Amendment) Act 2012 - Applicability to private sector banks As you are aware, the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, notified the Banking Law Amendments Act, 2012, vide Gazette Notification dated January 17, 2013, (published in Part II- Section 3--sub-section (ii) of the Gazette of India No.177 date
RBI/2013-14/334 DBOD.NO.PSBD.BC.62/16.13.100/ 2013-14 October 23, 2013 All Private Sector Banks Dear Sir, Amendments to Banking Regulation Act 1949 -- Banking Laws (Amendment) Act 2012 - Applicability to private sector banks As you are aware, the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, notified the Banking Law Amendments Act, 2012, vide Gazette Notification dated January 17, 2013, (published in Part II- Section 3--sub-section (ii) of the Gazette of India No.177 date
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Oct 21, 2013
Settlement of Claims in respect of Missing Persons in Uttarakhand Disaster
RBI/2013-14/331 DBOD.No.Leg.BC. 61/09.07.005/2013-14 October 21, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Settlement of Claims in respect of Missing Persons in Uttarakhand Disaster In the aftermath of Uttarakhand Natural Disaster during June 14-20, 2013 the Office of the Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has devised a procedure for Registration of Death of Missing persons in Natural Calamities affecte
RBI/2013-14/331 DBOD.No.Leg.BC. 61/09.07.005/2013-14 October 21, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Settlement of Claims in respect of Missing Persons in Uttarakhand Disaster In the aftermath of Uttarakhand Natural Disaster during June 14-20, 2013 the Office of the Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has devised a procedure for Registration of Death of Missing persons in Natural Calamities affecte
Oct 21, 2013
Relaxations in Branch Authorisation Policy
RBI/2013-14/330 DBOD.No.BAPD.BC. 60/22.01.001/2013-14 October 21, 2013 All Domestic Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Relaxations in Branch Authorisation Policy Please refer to circular DBOD.No.BAPD.BC.54/22.01.001/2013-14 dated September 19, 2013, on the above subject, advising that domestic scheduled commercial banks (other than RRBs) are permitted to open branches in Tier 1 to Tier 6 centre
RBI/2013-14/330 DBOD.No.BAPD.BC. 60/22.01.001/2013-14 October 21, 2013 All Domestic Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Relaxations in Branch Authorisation Policy Please refer to circular DBOD.No.BAPD.BC.54/22.01.001/2013-14 dated September 19, 2013, on the above subject, advising that domestic scheduled commercial banks (other than RRBs) are permitted to open branches in Tier 1 to Tier 6 centre
Oct 17, 2013
Change of Name of SME Rating Agency of India Limited to SMERA Ratings Limited (SMERA)
RBI/2013-14/326 DBOD.BP.BC.No.59/21.06.007/2013-14 October 17, 2013 The Chairman and Managing Director/The Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Change of Name of SME Rating Agency of India Limited to SMERA Ratings Limited (SMERA) Please refer to the Master Circular No. DBOD.No.BP.BC.9/21.06.001/2012-13 dated July 1, 2013 on 'Prudential Guidelines on Capital Adequacy and Market Discipline
RBI/2013-14/326 DBOD.BP.BC.No.59/21.06.007/2013-14 October 17, 2013 The Chairman and Managing Director/The Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Change of Name of SME Rating Agency of India Limited to SMERA Ratings Limited (SMERA) Please refer to the Master Circular No. DBOD.No.BP.BC.9/21.06.001/2012-13 dated July 1, 2013 on 'Prudential Guidelines on Capital Adequacy and Market Discipline
Oct 08, 2013
StCBs/CCBs - Housing Sector: Innovative Housing Loan Products - Upfront disbursal of housing loans
RBI/2013-14/320 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No.43/07.51.013/2013-14 October 8, 2013 The Chairman All State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs and CCBs) Dear Sir, Housing Sector: Innovative Housing Loan Products – Upfront disbursal of housing loans It has been observed that some banks have introduced certain innovative Housing Loan Schemes in association with developers/builders, e.g. upfront disbursal of sanctioned individual housing loans to the builders without linking the di
RBI/2013-14/320 RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No.43/07.51.013/2013-14 October 8, 2013 The Chairman All State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs and CCBs) Dear Sir, Housing Sector: Innovative Housing Loan Products – Upfront disbursal of housing loans It has been observed that some banks have introduced certain innovative Housing Loan Schemes in association with developers/builders, e.g. upfront disbursal of sanctioned individual housing loans to the builders without linking the di
Oct 08, 2013
RRBS/StCBs/CCBs - Bank Rate
RBI/2013-14/317 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.No. 44/03.05.33/2013-14 October 08, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate As announced in the Press Release 2013-2014/728 dated October 07, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 50 basis points from 9.5 per cent to 9.0 per cent with effect from October 07, 2013. 2. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which are spec
RBI/2013-14/317 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.No. 44/03.05.33/2013-14 October 08, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate As announced in the Press Release 2013-2014/728 dated October 07, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 50 basis points from 9.5 per cent to 9.0 per cent with effect from October 07, 2013. 2. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which are spec
Oct 07, 2013
Bank Rate
RBI/2013-14/315 Ref:DBOD.No.Ret.BC. 58/12.01.001/2013-14 October 07, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks & Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Bank Rate As announced in the Press Release 2013-2014/728 dated October 07, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 50 basis points from 9.5 per cent to 9.0 per cent with effect from October 07, 2013. 2. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which are specifically linked to the Bank Rate, also stand revised a
RBI/2013-14/315 Ref:DBOD.No.Ret.BC. 58/12.01.001/2013-14 October 07, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks & Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Bank Rate As announced in the Press Release 2013-2014/728 dated October 07, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 50 basis points from 9.5 per cent to 9.0 per cent with effect from October 07, 2013. 2. All penal interest rates on shortfall in reserve requirements, which are specifically linked to the Bank Rate, also stand revised a
Oct 07, 2013
StCBs - CCBs - Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in banks - Treatment of certain savings bank accounts opened for credit of Scholarship amounts and credit of Direct Benefit Transfer under Government Schemes
RBI/2013-14/313 RPCD.RCB.BC.No. 42/07.51.014/2013-14 October 7, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in banks – Treatment of certain savings bank accounts opened for credit of Scholarship amounts and credit of Direct Benefit Transfer under Government Schemes Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 89/07.38.012008-09 dated February 18, 2009 on unclaimed deposits / inoperative a
RBI/2013-14/313 RPCD.RCB.BC.No. 42/07.51.014/2013-14 October 7, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs All State and Central Cooperative Banks Dear Sir / Madam, Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in banks – Treatment of certain savings bank accounts opened for credit of Scholarship amounts and credit of Direct Benefit Transfer under Government Schemes Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 89/07.38.012008-09 dated February 18, 2009 on unclaimed deposits / inoperative a
Oct 04, 2013
RRBs - Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in Regional Rural Banks - Treatment of certain savings bank accounts opened for credit of Scholarship amounts and credit of Direct Benefit Transfer under Government Schemes
RBI/2013-14/312 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.41/03.05.33/2013-14 October 4, 2013 The Chairmen Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in Regional Rural Banks - Treatment of certain savings bank accounts opened for credit of Scholarship amounts and credit of Direct Benefit Transfer under Government Schemes Please refer to circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.108/03.05.33/2008-09 dated May 22, 2009 on unclaimed deposits/inoperative accounts wherein Regio
RBI/2013-14/312 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.41/03.05.33/2013-14 October 4, 2013 The Chairmen Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Unclaimed Deposits/Inoperative Accounts in Regional Rural Banks - Treatment of certain savings bank accounts opened for credit of Scholarship amounts and credit of Direct Benefit Transfer under Government Schemes Please refer to circular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.108/03.05.33/2008-09 dated May 22, 2009 on unclaimed deposits/inoperative accounts wherein Regio
Sep 30, 2013
RRBs/StCBs/CCBs - Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2013-14/305 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 3949/07.51.019/2013-14 September 30, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.3376/07.51.019/2013-14 dated September 17, 2013 on the captioned subject releasing 22nd update. We have since receiv
RBI/2013-14/305 RPCD.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 3949/07.51.019/2013-14 September 30, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.3376/07.51.019/2013-14 dated September 17, 2013 on the captioned subject releasing 22nd update. We have since receiv
Sep 26, 2013
Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2013-14/295 DBOD. AML.No.5719/14.06.001/2013-14 September 26, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)/ Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to our circular DBOD. AML No. 3817/14.06.001/2013-14 dated September 10, 2013 on the captioned subject releasing 22nd update. W
RBI/2013-14/295 DBOD. AML.No.5719/14.06.001/2013-14 September 26, 2013 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)/ Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to our circular DBOD. AML No. 3817/14.06.001/2013-14 dated September 10, 2013 on the captioned subject releasing 22nd update. W
Sep 25, 2013
Export Credit in Foreign Currency
RBI/2013-14/291 DBOD.Dir.BC.No. 57 /04.02.001/2013-14 September 25, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks and Exim Bank (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Export Credit in Foreign Currency Banks extend export credit in Indian Rupees as well as in foreign currency, such as Pre Shipment Credit in Foreign Currency (PCFC) and Post Shipment Credit in Foreign Currency (PSCFC), as per their own internal lending policies within the overall regulatory framework prescribed by the
RBI/2013-14/291 DBOD.Dir.BC.No. 57 /04.02.001/2013-14 September 25, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks and Exim Bank (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam, Export Credit in Foreign Currency Banks extend export credit in Indian Rupees as well as in foreign currency, such as Pre Shipment Credit in Foreign Currency (PCFC) and Post Shipment Credit in Foreign Currency (PSCFC), as per their own internal lending policies within the overall regulatory framework prescribed by the
Sep 20, 2013
Bank Rate
RBI/2013-14/282 Ref:DBOD.No.Ret.BC. 56 /12.01.001/2013-14 September 20, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks & Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Bank Rate Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.31/12.01.001/2013-14 dated July 15, 2013 on the captioned subject. As announced in the Press Release 2013-2014/604 dated September 20, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 75 basis points from 10.25 per cent to 9.50 per cent with effect from September 20, 2013. 2. All penal
RBI/2013-14/282 Ref:DBOD.No.Ret.BC. 56 /12.01.001/2013-14 September 20, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks & Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Bank Rate Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.31/12.01.001/2013-14 dated July 15, 2013 on the captioned subject. As announced in the Press Release 2013-2014/604 dated September 20, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 75 basis points from 10.25 per cent to 9.50 per cent with effect from September 20, 2013. 2. All penal
Sep 20, 2013
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rule, 2011- Online Reporting of Receipt of Foreign Contribution by banks
RBI/2013-14/280 DBOD. AML.No.4814/14.08.001/2013-14 September 20, 2013 The Chairmen / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rule, 2011- Online Reporting of Receipt of Foreign Contribution by banks Under Rule 16 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rule, 2011, banks have to report to Central Government any transaction in respect of receipt of foreign contribution. Ministry of Home
RBI/2013-14/280 DBOD. AML.No.4814/14.08.001/2013-14 September 20, 2013 The Chairmen / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rule, 2011- Online Reporting of Receipt of Foreign Contribution by banks Under Rule 16 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rule, 2011, banks have to report to Central Government any transaction in respect of receipt of foreign contribution. Ministry of Home
Sep 20, 2013
Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement
RBI/2013-14/281 DBOD.No.Ret.BC.55 /12.01.001/2013-14 September 20, 2013 To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.35/12.01.001/2013-14 dated July 23, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. @@NBSP@@As announced in the Press Release 2013-14/604 dated September 20, 2013, it has been d
RBI/2013-14/281 DBOD.No.Ret.BC.55 /12.01.001/2013-14 September 20, 2013 To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.35/12.01.001/2013-14 dated July 23, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. @@NBSP@@As announced in the Press Release 2013-14/604 dated September 20, 2013, it has been d
Sep 20, 2013
Credit facility under National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) - Aajeevika- Reporting to RBI
RBI/2013-14/279 RPCD. GSSD.CO. BC. No 38/09.01.03/2013-14 September 20, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Credit facility under National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) – Aajeevika- Reporting to RBI Please refer to our Circular RPCD.GSSD. No.81/09.01.03/2012 – 13 dated June 27, 2013 on restructuring of Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) as National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). 2. In partial modification of paragr
RBI/2013-14/279 RPCD. GSSD.CO. BC. No 38/09.01.03/2013-14 September 20, 2013 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Credit facility under National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) – Aajeevika- Reporting to RBI Please refer to our Circular RPCD.GSSD. No.81/09.01.03/2012 – 13 dated June 27, 2013 on restructuring of Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) as National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). 2. In partial modification of paragr
Sep 20, 2013
Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks and Primary Dealers
RBI/2013-14/276 MPD No.BC.368/07.01.279/2013-14 Bhadra 29, 1935 (Sake) September 20, 2013 To All Scheduled Banks [excluding Regional Rural Banks(RRBs)] and Primary Dealers Dear Sir/Madam, Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks and Primary Dealers Please refer to the Mid-quarter Monetary Policy Review dated September 20, 2013, in terms of which the repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been increased by 25 basis points from 7.25 per cent to 7.50
RBI/2013-14/276 MPD No.BC.368/07.01.279/2013-14 Bhadra 29, 1935 (Sake) September 20, 2013 To All Scheduled Banks [excluding Regional Rural Banks(RRBs)] and Primary Dealers Dear Sir/Madam, Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks and Primary Dealers Please refer to the Mid-quarter Monetary Policy Review dated September 20, 2013, in terms of which the repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been increased by 25 basis points from 7.25 per cent to 7.50
Sep 20, 2013
RRB/RCB - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement
RBI/2013-14/288 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.No.40/03.05.33/2013-14 September 20, 2013 All Scheduled State Cooperative Banks/ Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.16/03.05.33/2013-14 dated July 24, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Press Release 2013-14/604 dated September 20, 2013, it has been decided to redu
RBI/2013-14/288 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.No.40/03.05.33/2013-14 September 20, 2013 All Scheduled State Cooperative Banks/ Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.16/03.05.33/2013-14 dated July 24, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Press Release 2013-14/604 dated September 20, 2013, it has been decided to redu
Sep 20, 2013
RRB/RCB - Revision in Bank Rate
RBI/2013-14/287 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No. 39/03.05.33/2013-14 September 20, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.No.13/03.05.33/2013-14 dated July 15, 2013 on the captioned subject. As announced in the Press Release 2013-2014/604 dated September 20, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 75 basis points from 10.25 per cent to 9.50
RBI/2013-14/287 RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.BC. No. 39/03.05.33/2013-14 September 20, 2013 The Chairmen/Chief Executive Officers, All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Bank Rate Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.No.13/03.05.33/2013-14 dated July 15, 2013 on the captioned subject. As announced in the Press Release 2013-2014/604 dated September 20, 2013, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 75 basis points from 10.25 per cent to 9.50
Sep 19, 2013
Relaxations in Branch Authorisation Policy
RBI/2013-14/274 DBOD.No.BAPD.BC.54 /22.01.001/2013-14 September 19, 2013 All Domestic Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Relaxations in Branch Authorisation Policy Please refer to Governor’s Statement on taking office on September 04, 2013@@NBSP@@ (extract enclosed - Annex 1) regarding the proposal to completely free bank branching for well managed domestic scheduled commercial banks in every p
RBI/2013-14/274 DBOD.No.BAPD.BC.54 /22.01.001/2013-14 September 19, 2013 All Domestic Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Relaxations in Branch Authorisation Policy Please refer to Governor’s Statement on taking office on September 04, 2013@@NBSP@@ (extract enclosed - Annex 1) regarding the proposal to completely free bank branching for well managed domestic scheduled commercial banks in every p
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