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Jun 21, 2020
Assignment of Risk Weights on Credit Facilities (Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line) under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme
RBI/2019-20/255DoR.BP.BC.No.76/21.06.201/2019-20 June 21, 2020 All Member Lending Institutions(All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Scheduled RRBs)(NBFCs including HFCs eligible under the captioned scheme)(All India Financial Institutions - Small Industries Development Bank of India, National Housing Bank, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and Export-Import Bank of India) Dear Sir/ Madam, Assignment of Risk Weights on Credit Facilities (Guarantee
RBI/2019-20/255DoR.BP.BC.No.76/21.06.201/2019-20 June 21, 2020 All Member Lending Institutions(All Scheduled Commercial Banks including Scheduled RRBs)(NBFCs including HFCs eligible under the captioned scheme)(All India Financial Institutions - Small Industries Development Bank of India, National Housing Bank, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and Export-Import Bank of India) Dear Sir/ Madam, Assignment of Risk Weights on Credit Facilities (Guarantee
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Jun 08, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Addition of one individual
RBI/2019-20/252 DOR.AML.BC.No.75/14.06.001/2019-20 June 08, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Addition of one individual Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on April 20, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that i
RBI/2019-20/252 DOR.AML.BC.No.75/14.06.001/2019-20 June 08, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Addition of one individual Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on April 20, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that i
May 23, 2020
COVID19 Regulatory Package - Review of Resolution Timelines under the Prudential Framework on Resolution of Stressed Assets
RBI/2019-20/245 DOR.No.BP.BC.72/21.04.048/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks); All India Financial Institutions (NABARD, NHB, EXIM Bank, and SIDBI); All Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-ND-SI) and Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-D). Madam/Dear Sir, COVID19 Regulatory Package – Review of Resolution Timelines under the Prudential Framework on Resolution o
RBI/2019-20/245 DOR.No.BP.BC.72/21.04.048/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks); All India Financial Institutions (NABARD, NHB, EXIM Bank, and SIDBI); All Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-ND-SI) and Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-D). Madam/Dear Sir, COVID19 Regulatory Package – Review of Resolution Timelines under the Prudential Framework on Resolution o
May 23, 2020
Pre-shipment and Post-shipment Export Credit - Extension of Period of Advance
RBI/2019-20/246 DOR.DIR.BC.No.73/04.02.002/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Primary Urban Co-operative Banks1 All Small Finance Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Pre-shipment and Post-shipment Export Credit – Extension of Period of Advance Please refer to the Master Circular on ‘Rupee / Foreign Currency Export Credit and Customer Service to Exporters’ issued vide DBR.No.DIR.BC.14/04.02.002/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 and other associated c
RBI/2019-20/246 DOR.DIR.BC.No.73/04.02.002/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Primary Urban Co-operative Banks1 All Small Finance Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Pre-shipment and Post-shipment Export Credit – Extension of Period of Advance Please refer to the Master Circular on ‘Rupee / Foreign Currency Export Credit and Customer Service to Exporters’ issued vide DBR.No.DIR.BC.14/04.02.002/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 and other associated c
May 23, 2020
Large Exposures Framework - Increase in Exposure to a Group of Connected Counterparties
RBI/2019-20/243 DOR.No.BP.BC.70/21.01.003/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework – Increase in Exposure to a Group of Connected Counterparties Please refer to our circular No.DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 dated June 03, 2019 on the captioned subject. In terms of para 5.2 of the circular, the sum of all the exposure values of a bank to a group of connected counterparties must no
RBI/2019-20/243 DOR.No.BP.BC.70/21.01.003/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework – Increase in Exposure to a Group of Connected Counterparties Please refer to our circular No.DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 dated June 03, 2019 on the captioned subject. In terms of para 5.2 of the circular, the sum of all the exposure values of a bank to a group of connected counterparties must no
May 23, 2020
COVID-19 - Regulatory Package
RBI/2019-20/244 DOR.No.BP.BC.71/21.04.048/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, COVID-19 – Regulatory Package Please refer to the Circular DOR.No.BP.BC.47/21.04.048/
RBI/2019-20/244 DOR.No.BP.BC.71/21.04.048/2019-20 May 23, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, COVID-19 – Regulatory Package Please refer to the Circular DOR.No.BP.BC.47/21.04.048/
May 22, 2020
Change in Bank Rate
RBI/2019-20/240 DOR.No.Ret.BC.74/12.01.001/2019-20 May 22, 2020 All Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.53/12.01.001/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement 2020-21 dated May 22, 2020, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 40 basis points from 4.65 per cent to 4.25 per cent with immediate effect. 3. All penal interest rates on s
RBI/2019-20/240 DOR.No.Ret.BC.74/12.01.001/2019-20 May 22, 2020 All Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir / Madam Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.53/12.01.001/2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement 2020-21 dated May 22, 2020, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 40 basis points from 4.65 per cent to 4.25 per cent with immediate effect. 3. All penal interest rates on s
May 13, 2020
Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit- Extension
RBI/2019-20/231 DOR.Dir.BC.No.69/04.02.001/2019-20 May 13, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Small Finance Banks, Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks and EXIM Bank Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit-Extension Please refer to the operational instructions for the captioned Scheme contained in RBI circular on Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit issued vide DBR.
RBI/2019-20/231 DOR.Dir.BC.No.69/04.02.001/2019-20 May 13, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Small Finance Banks, Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks and EXIM Bank Dear Sir / Madam, Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit-Extension Please refer to the operational instructions for the captioned Scheme contained in RBI circular on Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit issued vide DBR.
Apr 30, 2020
Submission of regulatory returns - Extension of timelines
RBI/2019-20/228 DOR.BP.BC.No.68/21.04.018/2019-20 April 29, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(including RRBs and Small Finance Banks), Payments Banks and Local Area Banks,All India Financial Institutions,All Co-operative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Submission of regulatory returns - Extension of timelines In order to mitigate the difficulties in timely submission of various regulatory returns, in view of disruptions on account of COVID-19 pandemic, it has been decided
RBI/2019-20/228 DOR.BP.BC.No.68/21.04.018/2019-20 April 29, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks(including RRBs and Small Finance Banks), Payments Banks and Local Area Banks,All India Financial Institutions,All Co-operative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Submission of regulatory returns - Extension of timelines In order to mitigate the difficulties in timely submission of various regulatory returns, in view of disruptions on account of COVID-19 pandemic, it has been decided
Apr 23, 2020
Electronic Cards for Overdraft Accounts
RBI/2019-20/225 DOR.FSD.BC.No.67/24.01.041/2019-20 April 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Electronic Cards for Overdraft Accounts Please refer to Para II.2 of ‘Master Circular on Credit Card, Debit Card and Rupee Denominated Co-branded Pre-paid Card Operations of Banks and Credit Card issuing NBFCs’ dated July 1, 2015 wherein banks have been permitted to issue debit cards to customers having Saving Bank/Current Accounts but not to cash credit/
RBI/2019-20/225 DOR.FSD.BC.No.67/24.01.041/2019-20 April 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Electronic Cards for Overdraft Accounts Please refer to Para II.2 of ‘Master Circular on Credit Card, Debit Card and Rupee Denominated Co-branded Pre-paid Card Operations of Banks and Credit Card issuing NBFCs’ dated July 1, 2015 wherein banks have been permitted to issue debit cards to customers having Saving Bank/Current Accounts but not to cash credit/
Apr 20, 2020
Internal ML/TF risk assessment by REs - Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC
RBI/2019-20/221DOR.AML.BC.No.66/14.01.001/2019-20 April 20, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Internal ML/TF risk assessment by REs - Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC The Master Direction on KYC dated February 25, 2016, is hereby updated to reflect the following changes in line with Rule 9(13) of the PML Rules 2005: A new section (5A) has been added to chapter II of the MD on KYC requiring REs to carry out ‘Money Launde
RBI/2019-20/221DOR.AML.BC.No.66/14.01.001/2019-20 April 20, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Internal ML/TF risk assessment by REs - Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC The Master Direction on KYC dated February 25, 2016, is hereby updated to reflect the following changes in line with Rule 9(13) of the PML Rules 2005: A new section (5A) has been added to chapter II of the MD on KYC requiring REs to carry out ‘Money Launde
Apr 17, 2020
COVID19 Regulatory Package - Asset Classification and Provisioning
RBI/2019-20/220DOR.No.BP.BC.63/21.04.048/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, COVID19 Regulatory Package - Asset Classification and Provisioning Please refer to t
RBI/2019-20/220DOR.No.BP.BC.63/21.04.048/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative Banks All All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, COVID19 Regulatory Package - Asset Classification and Provisioning Please refer to t
Apr 17, 2020
COVID19 Regulatory Package - Review of Resolution Timelines under the Prudential Framework on Resolution of Stressed Assets
RBI/2019-20/219DOR.No.BP.BC.62/21.04.048/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks); All India Financial Institutions (NABARD, NHB, EXIM Bank, and SIDBI); All Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-ND-SI) and Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-D). Madam/Dear Sir, COVID19 Regulatory Package – Review of Resolution Timelines under the Prudential Framework on Resolution
RBI/2019-20/219DOR.No.BP.BC.62/21.04.048/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks); All India Financial Institutions (NABARD, NHB, EXIM Bank, and SIDBI); All Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-ND-SI) and Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-D). Madam/Dear Sir, COVID19 Regulatory Package – Review of Resolution Timelines under the Prudential Framework on Resolution
Apr 17, 2020
Declaration of dividends by banks
RBI/2019-20/218DOR.BP.BC.No.64/21.02.067/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Commercial Banks and All Cooperative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Declaration of dividends by banks Banks in India have been granted general permission to declare dividends, subject to compliance with the guidelines laid out in terms of circular DBOD.NO.BP.BC.88/ 21.02.067/2004-05 dated May 4, 2005 and other associated circulars. 2. In an environment of heightened uncertainty caused by COVID-19, it is imp
RBI/2019-20/218DOR.BP.BC.No.64/21.02.067/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Commercial Banks and All Cooperative Banks, Madam / Dear Sir, Declaration of dividends by banks Banks in India have been granted general permission to declare dividends, subject to compliance with the guidelines laid out in terms of circular DBOD.NO.BP.BC.88/ 21.02.067/2004-05 dated May 4, 2005 and other associated circulars. 2. In an environment of heightened uncertainty caused by COVID-19, it is imp
Apr 17, 2020
Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
RBI/2019-20/217 DOR.BP.BC.No.65/21.04.098/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks and Payments Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.120/21.04.098/2013-14 dated June 9, 2014 and associated circulars thereon. 2. As part of post Global Financial Crisis (GFC) reforms, Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) ha
RBI/2019-20/217 DOR.BP.BC.No.65/21.04.098/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks and Payments Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.120/21.04.098/2013-14 dated June 9, 2014 and associated circulars thereon. 2. As part of post Global Financial Crisis (GFC) reforms, Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) ha
Apr 17, 2020
Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Projects under Implementation
RBI/2019-20/216 DoR.NBFC (PD).CC.No.110/03.10.001/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Projects under Implementation Please refer to paragraph 25 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016; and paragraph 25 of M
RBI/2019-20/216 DoR.NBFC (PD).CC.No.110/03.10.001/2019-20 April 17, 2020 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Projects under Implementation Please refer to paragraph 25 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016; and paragraph 25 of M
Apr 01, 2020
Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC
RBI/2019-20/207DOR.AML.BC.No.61/14.01.001/2019-20 April 01, 2020 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. 228(E) dated March 31, 2020 has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. 2. Consequent to the aforementioned amendment to the PML Rules, Master Direction on KYC dated February 25, 2016 has
RBI/2019-20/207DOR.AML.BC.No.61/14.01.001/2019-20 April 01, 2020 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. 228(E) dated March 31, 2020 has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. 2. Consequent to the aforementioned amendment to the PML Rules, Master Direction on KYC dated February 25, 2016 has
Mar 31, 2020
Appointment of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) / CEO / part-time Chairperson (PTC) in Banks - ‘Declaration and Undertaking’ and allied matters
RBI/2019-20/204 DoR.Appt.No.58/29.67.001/2019-20 March 31, 2020 All Private Sector Banks (including Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks) and Foreign Banks operating in India Madam / Dear Sir, Appointment of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) / CEO / part-time Chairperson (PTC) in Banks – ‘Declaration and Undertaking’ and allied matters To complete the appointment of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO
RBI/2019-20/204 DoR.Appt.No.58/29.67.001/2019-20 March 31, 2020 All Private Sector Banks (including Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks) and Foreign Banks operating in India Madam / Dear Sir, Appointment of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) / CEO / part-time Chairperson (PTC) in Banks – ‘Declaration and Undertaking’ and allied matters To complete the appointment of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO
Mar 31, 2020
Doorstep Banking Services for Senior Citizens and Differently Abled Persons
RBI/2019-20/203 DOR.CO.Leg.BC.No.59/09.07.005/2019-20 March 31, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs)All Payments BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Dear Sir/Madam Doorstep Banking Services for Senior Citizens and Differently Abled Persons Please refer to para 2(g) of our circular DBR.No.Leg.BC.96/09.07.005/2017-18 dated November 9, 2017 on the captioned subject. 2. Banks were advised to make concerted efforts to offer certain basic bankin
RBI/2019-20/203 DOR.CO.Leg.BC.No.59/09.07.005/2019-20 March 31, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs)All Payments BanksAll Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Dear Sir/Madam Doorstep Banking Services for Senior Citizens and Differently Abled Persons Please refer to para 2(g) of our circular DBR.No.Leg.BC.96/09.07.005/2017-18 dated November 9, 2017 on the captioned subject. 2. Banks were advised to make concerted efforts to offer certain basic bankin
Mar 30, 2020
Amalgamation of Public Sector Banks - Assignment of SLBC/ UTLBC Convenorship and Lead Bank responsibilities
RBI/2019-20/197 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.22/02.01.001/2019-20 March 30, 2020 The Chairmen/ Managing Directors & CEOs SLBC/ UTLBC Convenor Banks and Lead Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Amalgamation of Public Sector Banks - Assignment of SLBC/ UTLBC Convenorship and Lead Bank responsibilities The amalgamations of Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India with Punjab National Bank; Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank with Union Bank of India; Syndicate Bank with Canara Bank
RBI/2019-20/197 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.22/02.01.001/2019-20 March 30, 2020 The Chairmen/ Managing Directors & CEOs SLBC/ UTLBC Convenor Banks and Lead Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Amalgamation of Public Sector Banks - Assignment of SLBC/ UTLBC Convenorship and Lead Bank responsibilities The amalgamations of Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India with Punjab National Bank; Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank with Union Bank of India; Syndicate Bank with Canara Bank
Mar 28, 2020
‘Guidelines for Licensing of Small Finance Banks in Private Sector’ dated November 27, 2014 - Modifications to existing norms
RBI/2019-20/196 DOR.NBD.No.44/16.13.218/2019-20 March 28, 2020 Managing Director and Chief Executive Officers of Small Finance Banks Madam / Dear Sir, ‘Guidelines for Licensing of Small Finance Banks in Private Sector’ dated November 27, 2014 – Modifications to existing norms Please refer to the ‘Guidelines for Licensing of Small Finance Banks in Private Sector’ dated November 27, 2014 under which licenses were issued to 10 Small Finance Banks (SFBs) and the ‘Guidelin
RBI/2019-20/196 DOR.NBD.No.44/16.13.218/2019-20 March 28, 2020 Managing Director and Chief Executive Officers of Small Finance Banks Madam / Dear Sir, ‘Guidelines for Licensing of Small Finance Banks in Private Sector’ dated November 27, 2014 – Modifications to existing norms Please refer to the ‘Guidelines for Licensing of Small Finance Banks in Private Sector’ dated November 27, 2014 under which licenses were issued to 10 Small Finance Banks (SFBs) and the ‘Guidelin
Mar 27, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Deletion of one individual
RBI/2019-20/195 DOR.AML.BC.No.58/14.06.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Deletion of one individual Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure tha
RBI/2019-20/195 DOR.AML.BC.No.58/14.06.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Deletion of one individual Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure tha
Mar 27, 2020
Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
RBI/2019-20/191 DOR.No.Ret.BC.49/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Banks Dear Sir / Madam Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.76/12.01.001/2012-13 dated January 29, 2013 and Circular RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.61/03.05.33/2012-13 dated January 29, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, March 27, 2020, it has been decided to reduce the Cash Reserve Ratio
RBI/2019-20/191 DOR.No.Ret.BC.49/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Banks Dear Sir / Madam Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.76/12.01.001/2012-13 dated January 29, 2013 and Circular RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.61/03.05.33/2012-13 dated January 29, 2013 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, March 27, 2020, it has been decided to reduce the Cash Reserve Ratio
Mar 27, 2020
Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement
RBI/2019-20/192 DOR.No.Ret.BC.51/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Banks Dear Sir/Madam Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to our Circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.91/12.01.001/2015-16 dated April 05, 2016 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, March 27, 2020, it has been decided to reduce the minimum daily ma
RBI/2019-20/192 DOR.No.Ret.BC.51/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Banks Dear Sir/Madam Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Change in Daily Minimum Cash Reserve Maintenance Requirement Please refer to our Circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.91/12.01.001/2015-16 dated April 05, 2016 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, March 27, 2020, it has been decided to reduce the minimum daily ma
Mar 27, 2020
Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) - Marginal Standing Facility (MSF)
RBI/2019-20/189 DOR.No.Ret.BC.52/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.95/12.02.001/2011-12 dated April 17, 2012, Circular UBD.BPD.(SCB).Cir.No.1/16.27.000/2014-15 dated October 29, 2014 and DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB).Cir.No.3/16.27.000/201
RBI/2019-20/189 DOR.No.Ret.BC.52/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.Ret.BC.95/12.02.001/2011-12 dated April 17, 2012, Circular UBD.BPD.(SCB).Cir.No.1/16.27.000/2014-15 dated October 29, 2014 and DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB).Cir.No.3/16.27.000/201
Mar 27, 2020
Change in Bank Rate
RBI/2019-20/190 DOR.No.Ret.BC.53/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir/Madam Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.19/12.01.001/2019-20 dated October 04, 2019, on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of March 27, 2020, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 75 basis points from 5.40 per cent to 4.65 per cent with immediate effect. 3. All pena
RBI/2019-20/190 DOR.No.Ret.BC.53/12.01.001/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled and Non Scheduled Banks Dear Sir/Madam Change in Bank Rate Please refer to our circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.19/12.01.001/2019-20 dated October 04, 2019, on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Seventh Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of March 27, 2020, the Bank Rate is revised downwards by 75 basis points from 5.40 per cent to 4.65 per cent with immediate effect. 3. All pena
Mar 27, 2020
Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards - Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)
RBI/2019-20/187 DOR.BP.BC.No.46/21.04.098/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) Please refer to paragraph 8 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 and our circular DBR.BP.BC.No.08/21.04.098/2018-19 dated November 29, 2018 on final Net Stable Funding Rat
RBI/2019-20/187 DOR.BP.BC.No.46/21.04.098/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) Please refer to paragraph 8 of Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20 dated March 27, 2020 and our circular DBR.BP.BC.No.08/21.04.098/2018-19 dated November 29, 2018 on final Net Stable Funding Rat
Mar 27, 2020
Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements
RBI/2019-20/188 DOR.BP.BC.No.45/21.06.201/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements As announced in para 9 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued along with the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20, the implementation of the last tranche of 0.625% of Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB) shall stand deferred fr
RBI/2019-20/188 DOR.BP.BC.No.45/21.06.201/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Capital Regulations - Review of transitional arrangements As announced in para 9 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued along with the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20, the implementation of the last tranche of 0.625% of Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB) shall stand deferred fr
Mar 27, 2020
COVID-19 - Regulatory Package
RBI/2019-20/186 DOR.No.BP.BC.47/21.04.048/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative BanksAll All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, COVID-19 – Regulatory Package Please refer to the Statement of Development and Regula
RBI/2019-20/186 DOR.No.BP.BC.47/21.04.048/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Commercial Banks (including Small Finance Banks, Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks)All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/State Co-operative Banks/ District Central Co-operative BanksAll All-India Financial Institutions All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/Dear Sir, COVID-19 – Regulatory Package Please refer to the Statement of Development and Regula
Mar 27, 2020
Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers
RBI/2019-20/184 REF.No.MPD.BC.390/07.01.279/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Primary Dealers, Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers In the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of March 27, 2020, the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been reduced by 75 basis points to 4.40 per cent from 5.15 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Accordingly, the Standing Liquidity Facility provided
RBI/2019-20/184 REF.No.MPD.BC.390/07.01.279/2019-20 March 27, 2020 All Primary Dealers, Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers In the Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20 of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of March 27, 2020, the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been reduced by 75 basis points to 4.40 per cent from 5.15 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Accordingly, the Standing Liquidity Facility provided
Mar 23, 2020
Large Exposures Framework
RBI/2019-20/178 DOR.No.BP.BC.43 /21.01.003/2019-20 March 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework Please refer to our circular No.DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 dated June 03, 2019 on the captioned subject. 2. In terms of para 7.13 of the circular, any Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM) instrument (e.g. SBLC/BG from Head Office/other overseas branch) from which CRM benefits like shifting of exposur
RBI/2019-20/178 DOR.No.BP.BC.43 /21.01.003/2019-20 March 23, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Large Exposures Framework Please refer to our circular No.DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2018-19 dated June 03, 2019 on the captioned subject. 2. In terms of para 7.13 of the circular, any Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM) instrument (e.g. SBLC/BG from Head Office/other overseas branch) from which CRM benefits like shifting of exposur
Mar 17, 2020
Issue of Long Term Bonds by Banks - Financing of Infrastructure and Affordable Housing
RBI/2019-20/176 DOR.No.BP.BC.41/08.12.014/2019-20 March 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Issue of Long Term Bonds by Banks – Financing of Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Please refer to the circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.25/08.12.014/2014-15 dated July 15, 2014 and subsequent circulars on the above subject. Also refer to the circular DBR.BP.BC.No.42/08.12.014/2016-17 dated December 1, 2016 advising that for the purpose of defini
RBI/2019-20/176 DOR.No.BP.BC.41/08.12.014/2019-20 March 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Madam / Dear Sir, Issue of Long Term Bonds by Banks – Financing of Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Please refer to the circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.25/08.12.014/2014-15 dated July 15, 2014 and subsequent circulars on the above subject. Also refer to the circular DBR.BP.BC.No.42/08.12.014/2016-17 dated December 1, 2016 advising that for the purpose of defini
Mar 17, 2020
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Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks - Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR)
RBI/2019-20/175DOR.BP.BC.No.42/21.04.141/2019-20 March 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks – Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) Please refer to our circular DBR.No.BP.BC.102/21.04.048/2017-18 dated April 2, 2018 on the captioned subject. 2. Some banks have enquired whether IFR, forming part of General Provisions an
RBI/2019-20/175DOR.BP.BC.No.42/21.04.141/2019-20 March 17, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks – Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) Please refer to our circular DBR.No.BP.BC.102/21.04.048/2017-18 dated April 2, 2018 on the captioned subject. 2. Some banks have enquired whether IFR, forming part of General Provisions an
Mar 16, 2020
COVID-19- Operational and Business Continuity Measures
RBI/2019-20/172 DoS.CO.PPG.BC.01/11.01.005/2019-20 March 16, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks and All Payment Banks/All UCBs/NBFCs Madam / Dear Sir, COVID-19- Operational and Business Continuity Measures As you are aware, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic in
RBI/2019-20/172 DoS.CO.PPG.BC.01/11.01.005/2019-20 March 16, 2020 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) All Local Area Banks All Small Finance Banks and All Payment Banks/All UCBs/NBFCs Madam / Dear Sir, COVID-19- Operational and Business Continuity Measures As you are aware, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic in
Mar 06, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of three entities to 1267 List
RBI/2019-20/169 DOR.AML.BC.No.40/14.06.001/2019-20 March 06, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of three entities to 1267 List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Preventi
RBI/2019-20/169 DOR.AML.BC.No.40/14.06.001/2019-20 March 06, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of three entities to 1267 List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Preventi
Feb 26, 2020
External Benchmark Based Lending - Medium Enterprises
RBI/2019-20/167 DOR.DIR.BC.No.39/13.03.00/2019-20 February 26, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)All Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir, External Benchmark Based Lending – Medium Enterprises Please refer to the circular DBR.DIR.BC.No.14/13.03.00/2019-20 dated September 04, 2019, in terms of which all new floating rate personal or retail loans (housing, auto, etc.) and floating rate loans to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) ext
RBI/2019-20/167 DOR.DIR.BC.No.39/13.03.00/2019-20 February 26, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)All Small Finance BanksAll Local Area Banks Madam / Dear Sir, External Benchmark Based Lending – Medium Enterprises Please refer to the circular DBR.DIR.BC.No.14/13.03.00/2019-20 dated September 04, 2019, in terms of which all new floating rate personal or retail loans (housing, auto, etc.) and floating rate loans to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) ext
Feb 26, 2020
Investment in Certificates of Deposit (CDs) - Reporting in Form ‘A’ Return
RBI/2019-20/165 DOR.No.Ret.BC.38/12.01.001/2019-20 February 26, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks), Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks & Local Area Banks. Dear Sir / Madam Investment in Certificates of Deposit (CDs) - Reporting in Form ‘A’ Return Please refer to our circular DBOD.Ret.No.8232/12.01.001/2005-06 dated March 23, 2006 on “Investment in Certificates of Deposit (CDs)” whereby banks were advised about the reporting of tr
RBI/2019-20/165 DOR.No.Ret.BC.38/12.01.001/2019-20 February 26, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks), Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks & Local Area Banks. Dear Sir / Madam Investment in Certificates of Deposit (CDs) - Reporting in Form ‘A’ Return Please refer to our circular DBOD.Ret.No.8232/12.01.001/2005-06 dated March 23, 2006 on “Investment in Certificates of Deposit (CDs)” whereby banks were advised about the reporting of tr
Feb 11, 2020
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector - Restructuring of Advances
RBI/2019-20/160 DOR.No.BP.BC.34/21.04.048/2019-20 February 11, 2020 All banks and NBFCs regulated by the Reserve Bank of India Dear Sir/ Madam, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector – Restructuring of Advances Please refer to the circular DBR.No.BP.BC.18/21.04.048/2018-19 dated January 1, 2019. It has been decided to extend the one-time restructuring of MSME advances permitted in terms of the aforesaid circular. Accordingly, a one-time restructuring of exi
RBI/2019-20/160 DOR.No.BP.BC.34/21.04.048/2019-20 February 11, 2020 All banks and NBFCs regulated by the Reserve Bank of India Dear Sir/ Madam, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector – Restructuring of Advances Please refer to the circular DBR.No.BP.BC.18/21.04.048/2018-19 dated January 1, 2019. It has been decided to extend the one-time restructuring of MSME advances permitted in terms of the aforesaid circular. Accordingly, a one-time restructuring of exi
Feb 10, 2020
Incentivising Bank Credit to Specific Sectors - Exemption from CRR Maintenance
RBI/2019-20/159 DOR.No.Ret.BC.30/12.01.001/2019-20 February 10, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir / Madam Incentivising Bank Credit to Specific Sectors – Exemption from CRR Maintenance It has been announced in paragraph 3 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of February 6, 2020, that the Reserve Bank is actively engaged in revitalising the flow of bank credit to productive sectors having multiplier effects to support growth impulses. Ac
RBI/2019-20/159 DOR.No.Ret.BC.30/12.01.001/2019-20 February 10, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir / Madam Incentivising Bank Credit to Specific Sectors – Exemption from CRR Maintenance It has been announced in paragraph 3 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of February 6, 2020, that the Reserve Bank is actively engaged in revitalising the flow of bank credit to productive sectors having multiplier effects to support growth impulses. Ac
Feb 07, 2020
Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Projects under Implementation
RBI/2019-20/158 DOR.No.BP.BC.33/21.04.048/2019-20 February 07, 2020 The Chairman / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)All Small Finance Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Projects under Implementation Please refer to the circular DBR.No.BP.BC.84/21.04.048/2014-15 dated April 6, 2015 on the subject. It has been decided to harmonise the guidelines
RBI/2019-20/158 DOR.No.BP.BC.33/21.04.048/2019-20 February 07, 2020 The Chairman / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)All Small Finance Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Projects under Implementation Please refer to the circular DBR.No.BP.BC.84/21.04.048/2014-15 dated April 6, 2015 on the subject. It has been decided to harmonise the guidelines
Feb 07, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2019-2020/157 DOR.AML.BC.No.32/14.06.001/2019-20 February 07, 2020 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in te
RBI/2019-2020/157 DOR.AML.BC.No.32/14.06.001/2019-20 February 07, 2020 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in te
Feb 06, 2020
Guidelines on Merchant Acquiring Business - Regional Rural Banks
RBI/2019-20/156 DOR.RRB.BL.BC.No.31/31.01.001/2019-20 February 06, 2020 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Madam/ Sir, Guidelines on Merchant Acquiring Business – Regional Rural Banks As announced in para II (7) of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued along with Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20, it has been decided to allow RRBs to act as merchant acquiring banks using Aadhaar Pay – BHIM app and POS terminals. In this conn
RBI/2019-20/156 DOR.RRB.BL.BC.No.31/31.01.001/2019-20 February 06, 2020 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks Madam/ Sir, Guidelines on Merchant Acquiring Business – Regional Rural Banks As announced in para II (7) of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued along with Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2019-20, it has been decided to allow RRBs to act as merchant acquiring banks using Aadhaar Pay – BHIM app and POS terminals. In this conn
Jan 22, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2019-20/149 DOR.AML.BC. No. 29/14.06.001/2019-20 January 22, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in te
RBI/2019-20/149 DOR.AML.BC. No. 29/14.06.001/2019-20 January 22, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in te
Jan 21, 2020
Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) - Permissible activities
RBI/2019-20/147 DOR.IBD.BC.No.28/23.13.004/2019-20 January 21, 2020 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). 2. The Task Force (TF) on Offshore Rupee Markets chaired by Smt. Usha Thorat
RBI/2019-20/147 DOR.IBD.BC.No.28/23.13.004/2019-20 January 21, 2020 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). 2. The Task Force (TF) on Offshore Rupee Markets chaired by Smt. Usha Thorat
Jan 09, 2020
Amendment to Master Direction (MD) on KYC
RBI/2019-20/138 DOR.AML.BC.No.27/14.01.001/2019-20 January 9, 2020 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. 582(E) dated August 19, 2019 and Gazette Notification G.S.R. 840(E) dated November 13, 2019, has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. Further, with a view to leveraging the digital c
RBI/2019-20/138 DOR.AML.BC.No.27/14.01.001/2019-20 January 9, 2020 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. 582(E) dated August 19, 2019 and Gazette Notification G.S.R. 840(E) dated November 13, 2019, has notified amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005. Further, with a view to leveraging the digital c
Dec 31, 2019
Cyber Security controls for Third party ATM Switch Application Service Providers
RBI/2019-20/130 DoS.CO/CSITE/BC.4084/31.01.015/2019-20 December 31, 2019 ToThe Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)All Small Finance Banks and Payments BanksAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksAll Local Area Banks and White-Label ATM Operators Madam/Dear Sir, Cyber Security controls for Third party ATM Switch Application Service Providers Please refer to para I (8) of the Statement on D
RBI/2019-20/130 DoS.CO/CSITE/BC.4084/31.01.015/2019-20 December 31, 2019 ToThe Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)All Small Finance Banks and Payments BanksAll Primary (Urban) Co-operative BanksAll Local Area Banks and White-Label ATM Operators Madam/Dear Sir, Cyber Security controls for Third party ATM Switch Application Service Providers Please refer to para I (8) of the Statement on D
Dec 23, 2019
Setting up of IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) - Permissible activities
RBI/2019-20/122 DOR.IBD.BC.26/23.13.004/2019-20 December 23, 2019 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
RBI/2019-20/122 DOR.IBD.BC.26/23.13.004/2019-20 December 23, 2019 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
Nov 28, 2019
Exclusion of “Vijaya Bank” and “Dena Bank” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking companies
RBI/2019-20/106 DOR.No.Ret.BC.25/12.07.160/2019-20 November 28, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Exclusion of “Vijaya Bank” and “Dena Bank” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking companies “Vijaya Bank” and “Dena Bank” have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2019 since they have ceased to carry on banking business with effect from A
RBI/2019-20/106 DOR.No.Ret.BC.25/12.07.160/2019-20 November 28, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Exclusion of “Vijaya Bank” and “Dena Bank” from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and cessation as banking companies “Vijaya Bank” and “Dena Bank” have been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 01, 2019 since they have ceased to carry on banking business with effect from A
Nov 18, 2019
Liquidation of Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited
RBI/2019-20/99 DOR.No.Recon.Div.24/10.03.200/2019-20 November 18, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir / Madam Liquidation of Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited We advise that on a voluntarily winding up application by Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited, the Hon’ble Bombay High Court has passed an order on September 18, 2019 and has appointed Shri Vijaykumar V. Iyer, Senior Director of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP as the Liquidator of Aditya Bi
RBI/2019-20/99 DOR.No.Recon.Div.24/10.03.200/2019-20 November 18, 2019 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir / Madam Liquidation of Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited We advise that on a voluntarily winding up application by Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited, the Hon’ble Bombay High Court has passed an order on September 18, 2019 and has appointed Shri Vijaykumar V. Iyer, Senior Director of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP as the Liquidator of Aditya Bi
Nov 04, 2019
Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/ Chief Executive Officers/ Material Risk Takers and Control Function staff
RBI/2019-20/89 DOR.Appt.BC.No.23/29.67.001/2019-20 November 4, 2019 All Private Sector Banks (including Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks) and Foreign Banks operating in India Dear Sir/Madam, Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/ Chief Executive Officers/ Material Risk Takers and Control Function staff The compensation practices, especially of large financial institutions, were one of the important factors which contributed to the glo
RBI/2019-20/89 DOR.Appt.BC.No.23/29.67.001/2019-20 November 4, 2019 All Private Sector Banks (including Local Area Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks) and Foreign Banks operating in India Dear Sir/Madam, Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/ Chief Executive Officers/ Material Risk Takers and Control Function staff The compensation practices, especially of large financial institutions, were one of the important factors which contributed to the glo
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