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Apr 16, 2019
Licensing as Authorised Dealer- Category II
RBI/2018-19/170DNBR (PD) CC.No.098/03.10.001/2018-19 April 16, 2019 To All Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Company – Investment and Credit Companies Madam/Sir, Licensing as Authorised Dealer- Category II A large segment of population is increasingly getting connected with forex transactions on individual accounts. In order to increase the accessibility and efficiency of services extended to the members of the public for their day-to-day
RBI/2018-19/170DNBR (PD) CC.No.098/03.10.001/2018-19 April 16, 2019 To All Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Company – Investment and Credit Companies Madam/Sir, Licensing as Authorised Dealer- Category II A large segment of population is increasingly getting connected with forex transactions on individual accounts. In order to increase the accessibility and efficiency of services extended to the members of the public for their day-to-day
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Feb 22, 2019
Harmonisation of different categories of NBFCs
RBI/2018-19/130 DNBR (PD) CC.No.097/03.10.001/2018-19 February 22, 2019 All NBFCs Madam/ Sir, Harmonisation of different categories of NBFCs Please refer to paragraph 5 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of the Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2018-19 dated February 07, 2019 on Harmonisation of NBFC Categories. 2. Over a period of time, evolution of the NBFC sector has resulted in several categories of NBFCs intended to focus on sp
RBI/2018-19/130 DNBR (PD) CC.No.097/03.10.001/2018-19 February 22, 2019 All NBFCs Madam/ Sir, Harmonisation of different categories of NBFCs Please refer to paragraph 5 of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies of the Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2018-19 dated February 07, 2019 on Harmonisation of NBFC Categories. 2. Over a period of time, evolution of the NBFC sector has resulted in several categories of NBFCs intended to focus on sp
Feb 22, 2019
Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs
RBI/2018-19/129 DNBR (PD) CC.No.096/03.10.001/2018-19 February 22, 2019 All systemically important non-deposit taking NBFCs Madam / Dear Sir, Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs As you are aware, Government of India, on November 2, 2018, has announced ‘Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs 2018’. 2. A copy of the salient features and operational guidelines for implementation of the captioned scheme, released by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME
RBI/2018-19/129 DNBR (PD) CC.No.096/03.10.001/2018-19 February 22, 2019 All systemically important non-deposit taking NBFCs Madam / Dear Sir, Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs As you are aware, Government of India, on November 2, 2018, has announced ‘Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs 2018’. 2. A copy of the salient features and operational guidelines for implementation of the captioned scheme, released by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME
May 31, 2018
Withdrawal of Exemptions Granted to Government Owned NBFCs
RBI/2017-18/181 DNBR (PD) CC.No.092/03.10.001/2017-18 May 31, 2018 All Government NBFCs Madam/ Sir, Withdrawal of Exemptions Granted to Government Owned NBFCs Government owned companies, as defined under Clause (45) of Section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Section 617 of the Companies Act, 1956) and registered with the Reserve Bank of India as NBFCs, are currently exempt from following regulatory and statutory provisions: (i) Sections 45-IB and 45-IC of the RBI Act, 1
RBI/2017-18/181 DNBR (PD) CC.No.092/03.10.001/2017-18 May 31, 2018 All Government NBFCs Madam/ Sir, Withdrawal of Exemptions Granted to Government Owned NBFCs Government owned companies, as defined under Clause (45) of Section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Section 617 of the Companies Act, 1956) and registered with the Reserve Bank of India as NBFCs, are currently exempt from following regulatory and statutory provisions: (i) Sections 45-IB and 45-IC of the RBI Act, 1
Mar 15, 2018
Submission of returns by the Government-owned Non-Banking Financial Companies
RBI/2017-18/141 DNBS.PD.CC.No.1925/66.08.001/2017-18 March 15, 2018 To All Government-Owned Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Madam/ Sir, Submission of returns by the Government-owned Non-Banking Financial Companies In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 45JA, 45K and 45L of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter referred to as the RBI Act), it has been decided to apply the Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company Returns (Reserve Bank
RBI/2017-18/141 DNBS.PD.CC.No.1925/66.08.001/2017-18 March 15, 2018 To All Government-Owned Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Madam/ Sir, Submission of returns by the Government-owned Non-Banking Financial Companies In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 45JA, 45K and 45L of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (hereinafter referred to as the RBI Act), it has been decided to apply the Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company Returns (Reserve Bank
Feb 23, 2018
Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018
DEPUTY GOVERNOR Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018 NOTIFICATION Ref.CEPD.PRS.No.3590/13.01.004/2017-18 February 23, 2018 In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 45L of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) being satisfied that for the purpose of enabling it to promote conducive credit culture among the Non Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and to regulate the credit system of the country to its advantage,
DEPUTY GOVERNOR Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018 NOTIFICATION Ref.CEPD.PRS.No.3590/13.01.004/2017-18 February 23, 2018 In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 45L of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) being satisfied that for the purpose of enabling it to promote conducive credit culture among the Non Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and to regulate the credit system of the country to its advantage,
Feb 23, 2018
Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018 - Appointment of the Nodal Officer/Principal Nodal Officer
RBI/2017-18/133 DNBR.PD.CC.No 091/03.10.001/2017-18 February 23, 2018 All NBFCs Madam/ Dear Sir, Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018 - Appointment of the Nodal Officer/Principal Nodal Officer The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has brought into operation today the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018 (The Scheme). The Scheme is available on the RBI website /en/web/rbi. The Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) that are covere
RBI/2017-18/133 DNBR.PD.CC.No 091/03.10.001/2017-18 February 23, 2018 All NBFCs Madam/ Dear Sir, Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018 - Appointment of the Nodal Officer/Principal Nodal Officer The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has brought into operation today the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018 (The Scheme). The Scheme is available on the RBI website /en/web/rbi. The Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) that are covere
Jan 04, 2018
Submission of Financial Information to Information Utilities
RBI/2017-18/115 DNBR.PD(ARC)CC.No.05/26.03.001/2017-18 January 04, 2018 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All registered Asset Reconstruction Companies Dear Sir/Madam, Submission of Financial Information to Information Utilities Please refer to circular DBR.No.Leg.BC.98/09.08.019/2017-18 dated December 19, 2017 on the captioned subject. Instructions contained therein are applicable to all registered Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) as well.
RBI/2017-18/115 DNBR.PD(ARC)CC.No.05/26.03.001/2017-18 January 04, 2018 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All registered Asset Reconstruction Companies Dear Sir/Madam, Submission of Financial Information to Information Utilities Please refer to circular DBR.No.Leg.BC.98/09.08.019/2017-18 dated December 19, 2017 on the captioned subject. Instructions contained therein are applicable to all registered Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) as well.
Nov 23, 2017
Conversion of debt into equity- Review
RBI/2017-18/101 DNBR.PD(ARC)CC. No.04/26.03.001/2017-18 November 23, 2017 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All registered Asset Reconstruction Companies Dear Sir/Madam, Conversion of debt into equity- Review Please refer to our Circular DNBS(PD)CC.No. 35/SCRC/26.03.001/2013-14 dated January 23, 2014 on the above subject. 2. On a review of the limit imposed on shareholding of the post converted equity of the borrower company under reconstruction
RBI/2017-18/101 DNBR.PD(ARC)CC. No.04/26.03.001/2017-18 November 23, 2017 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All registered Asset Reconstruction Companies Dear Sir/Madam, Conversion of debt into equity- Review Please refer to our Circular DNBS(PD)CC.No. 35/SCRC/26.03.001/2013-14 dated January 23, 2014 on the above subject. 2. On a review of the limit imposed on shareholding of the post converted equity of the borrower company under reconstruction
Nov 09, 2017
Directions on Managing Risks and Code of Conduct in Outsourcing of Financial Services by NBFCs
RBI/2017-18/87 DNBR.PD.CC.No.090/03.10.001/2017-18 November 09, 2017 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Madam/ Sir, Directions on Managing Risks and Code of Conduct in Outsourcing of Financial Services by NBFCs In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 45 L of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank of India after being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest so to do and with a view to put in place necess
RBI/2017-18/87 DNBR.PD.CC.No.090/03.10.001/2017-18 November 09, 2017 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Madam/ Sir, Directions on Managing Risks and Code of Conduct in Outsourcing of Financial Services by NBFCs In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 45 L of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank of India after being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest so to do and with a view to put in place necess
Jul 06, 2017
Point of Presence (PoP) Services under Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) for National Pension System (NPS)
RBI/2017-18/16 DNBR(PD)CC.No.087/03.10.001/2017-18 July 06, 2017 All NBFCs Madam/ Sir, Point of Presence (PoP) Services under Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) for National Pension System (NPS) Please refer to Para 111 of Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 prohibiting NBFCs from undertaking PoP Services under the PFRDA for NPS. 2. On a revi
RBI/2017-18/16 DNBR(PD)CC.No.087/03.10.001/2017-18 July 06, 2017 All NBFCs Madam/ Sir, Point of Presence (PoP) Services under Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) for National Pension System (NPS) Please refer to Para 111 of Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 prohibiting NBFCs from undertaking PoP Services under the PFRDA for NPS. 2. On a revi
Mar 09, 2017
Disbursal of loan amount in cash
RBI/2016-17/245 DNBR (PD) CC.No.086/03.10.001/2016-17 March 09, 2017 All NBFCs Madam/ Sir, Disbursal of loan amount in cash Reference is invited to instructions contained in para 37(iii)(b) of Non-Banking Financial Company – Non-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 and Non-Banking Financial Company - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 which states tha
RBI/2016-17/245 DNBR (PD) CC.No.086/03.10.001/2016-17 March 09, 2017 All NBFCs Madam/ Sir, Disbursal of loan amount in cash Reference is invited to instructions contained in para 37(iii)(b) of Non-Banking Financial Company – Non-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 and Non-Banking Financial Company - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 which states tha
Mar 02, 2017
Infrastructure Financing- Definition of 'Infrastructure Lending'
RBI/2016-17/242 DNBR.PD.CC.No.085/03.10.001/2016-17 March 2, 2017 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir/ Madam, Infrastructure Financing- Definition of 'Infrastructure Lending' Please refer to the definition of 'Infrastructure Lending' contained in the Non-Banking Financial Company - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 and Non-Banking Financial Company – Non-Systemically Important Non-Depo
RBI/2016-17/242 DNBR.PD.CC.No.085/03.10.001/2016-17 March 2, 2017 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sir/ Madam, Infrastructure Financing- Definition of 'Infrastructure Lending' Please refer to the definition of 'Infrastructure Lending' contained in the Non-Banking Financial Company - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 and Non-Banking Financial Company – Non-Systemically Important Non-Depo
Feb 02, 2017
Review of Guidelines on “Pricing of Credit”
RBI/2016-17/219 DNBR.CC.PD.No. 084/22.10.038/2016-17 February 02, 2017 To All NBFC-MFIs, Madam/Sir, Review of Guidelines on “Pricing of Credit” As per extant instructions on “Pricing of Credit” issued to NBFC-MFIS under “Master Direction-Non-Banking Financial Company-Non-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016” and “Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit t
RBI/2016-17/219 DNBR.CC.PD.No. 084/22.10.038/2016-17 February 02, 2017 To All NBFC-MFIs, Madam/Sir, Review of Guidelines on “Pricing of Credit” As per extant instructions on “Pricing of Credit” issued to NBFC-MFIS under “Master Direction-Non-Banking Financial Company-Non-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016” and “Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit t
Jul 28, 2016
Guidelines for Relief Measures by NBFCs in areas affected by Natural Calamities
RBI/2016-17/28 DNBR (PD) CC.No.083/03.10.001/2016-17 July 28, 2016 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam/ Sir, Guidelines for Relief Measures by NBFCs in areas affected by Natural Calamities The Reserve Bank has issued guidelines to banks in regard to matters relating to relief measures to be provided in areas affected by natural calamities vide FIDD.No.FSD.BC.52/05.10.001/2014-15 dated March 25, 2015, FIDD No.FSD.BC.12/05.10.001/2015-16 dated August 21, 2015 and
RBI/2016-17/28 DNBR (PD) CC.No.083/03.10.001/2016-17 July 28, 2016 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Madam/ Sir, Guidelines for Relief Measures by NBFCs in areas affected by Natural Calamities The Reserve Bank has issued guidelines to banks in regard to matters relating to relief measures to be provided in areas affected by natural calamities vide FIDD.No.FSD.BC.52/05.10.001/2014-15 dated March 25, 2015, FIDD No.FSD.BC.12/05.10.001/2015-16 dated August 21, 2015 and
Jun 23, 2016
Format of Statutory Auditors’ Certificate (SAC) to be submitted by NBFCs
RBI/2015-16/433 DNBS (PPD) CC.No./04/66.14.001/2015-16 June 23, 2016 To CEOs of All NBFCs (excluding RNBCs) and The President of ICAI Dear Sir/Madam, Format of Statutory Auditors’ Certificate (SAC) to be submitted by NBFCs Please refer to the Notification No. DNBS 192/DG (VL) dated Feb 22, 2007 prescribing Prudential Norms Directions. In terms of the extant instructions, all NBFCs are required to submit a certificate from their Statutory Auditors every year to the eff
RBI/2015-16/433 DNBS (PPD) CC.No./04/66.14.001/2015-16 June 23, 2016 To CEOs of All NBFCs (excluding RNBCs) and The President of ICAI Dear Sir/Madam, Format of Statutory Auditors’ Certificate (SAC) to be submitted by NBFCs Please refer to the Notification No. DNBS 192/DG (VL) dated Feb 22, 2007 prescribing Prudential Norms Directions. In terms of the extant instructions, all NBFCs are required to submit a certificate from their Statutory Auditors every year to the eff
Jun 02, 2016
Refinancing of Project Loans
RBI/2015-16/417 DNBR.CC.PD.No.082/03.10.001/2015-16 June 02, 2016 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sirs, Refinancing of Project Loans Please refer to circular DNBS.(PD).CC.No.371/03.05.02/2013-14 dated March 21, 2014, issued by Department of Non-Banking Supervision on Early Recognition of Financial Distress, Prompt Steps for Resolution and Fair Recovery for Lenders: Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy. 2. In view of the references re
RBI/2015-16/417 DNBR.CC.PD.No.082/03.10.001/2015-16 June 02, 2016 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies Dear Sirs, Refinancing of Project Loans Please refer to circular DNBS.(PD).CC.No.371/03.05.02/2013-14 dated March 21, 2014, issued by Department of Non-Banking Supervision on Early Recognition of Financial Distress, Prompt Steps for Resolution and Fair Recovery for Lenders: Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy. 2. In view of the references re
May 26, 2016
Review of Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy and Strategic Debt Restructuring Mechanism
RBI/2015-16/408 DNBR.CC.PD.No.081/03.10.01/2015-16 May 26, 2016 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Madam/Sir, Review of Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy and Strategic Debt Restructuring Mechanism The Reserve Bank of India (the Bank) has issued various guidelines aimed at revitalising the stressed assets in the economy. The measures taken by the Bank include Strategic Debt Restructuring Mechanism, Framework to Revitalise the Distr
RBI/2015-16/408 DNBR.CC.PD.No.081/03.10.01/2015-16 May 26, 2016 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Madam/Sir, Review of Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy and Strategic Debt Restructuring Mechanism The Reserve Bank of India (the Bank) has issued various guidelines aimed at revitalising the stressed assets in the economy. The measures taken by the Bank include Strategic Debt Restructuring Mechanism, Framework to Revitalise the Distr
Apr 28, 2016
Risk Weight in respect of investments in Corporate Bonds by Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs)
RBI/2015-16/388 DNBR.CO.PD.No.080/03.10.01/2015-16 April 28, 2016 All Standalone Primary Dealers Madam/ Sir, Risk Weight in respect of investments in Corporate Bonds by Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs) In terms of the Capital Adequacy Standards and Risk Management Guidelines for SPDs, risk weight of 100% has been stipulated in respect of investments in corporate bonds, for the purpose of calculating capital adequacy. 2. On a review, in order to bring parity with risk
RBI/2015-16/388 DNBR.CO.PD.No.080/03.10.01/2015-16 April 28, 2016 All Standalone Primary Dealers Madam/ Sir, Risk Weight in respect of investments in Corporate Bonds by Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs) In terms of the Capital Adequacy Standards and Risk Management Guidelines for SPDs, risk weight of 100% has been stipulated in respect of investments in corporate bonds, for the purpose of calculating capital adequacy. 2. On a review, in order to bring parity with risk
Apr 21, 2016
Infrastructure Debt Funds (IDFs)
RBI/2015-16/381 DNBR(PD).CC.No. 079/03.10.001/2015-16 April 21, 2016 All Infrastructure Debt Fund- Non-Banking Financial Companies (IDF-NBFCs) Madam/ Sir, Infrastructure Debt Funds (IDFs) Please refer to the Infrastructure Debt Fund-Non-Banking Financial Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2011 issued vide Notification No.DNBS.233/CGM(US)-2011 dated November 21, 2011 (the Directions) prescribing detailed guidelines on the regulatory framework for NBFCs to sponsor IDF
RBI/2015-16/381 DNBR(PD).CC.No. 079/03.10.001/2015-16 April 21, 2016 All Infrastructure Debt Fund- Non-Banking Financial Companies (IDF-NBFCs) Madam/ Sir, Infrastructure Debt Funds (IDFs) Please refer to the Infrastructure Debt Fund-Non-Banking Financial Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2011 issued vide Notification No.DNBS.233/CGM(US)-2011 dated November 21, 2011 (the Directions) prescribing detailed guidelines on the regulatory framework for NBFCs to sponsor IDF
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