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Aug 13, 2020
Review of Guidelines for Core Investment Companies
RBI/2020-21/24 DoR (NBFC) (PD) CC. No.117/03.10.001/2020-21 August 13, 2020 All Core Investment Companies (CICs) Madam/Dear Sir, Review of Guidelines for Core Investment Companies Please refer to the report of the Working Group (WG) to Review the Regulatory and Supervisory Framework for Core Investment Companies (CICs), constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri Tapan Ray, former Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The report of the WG was p
RBI/2020-21/24 DoR (NBFC) (PD) CC. No.117/03.10.001/2020-21 August 13, 2020 All Core Investment Companies (CICs) Madam/Dear Sir, Review of Guidelines for Core Investment Companies Please refer to the report of the Working Group (WG) to Review the Regulatory and Supervisory Framework for Core Investment Companies (CICs), constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri Tapan Ray, former Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The report of the WG was p
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Jul 24, 2020
Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards
RBI/2020-21/15 DOR (NBFC).CC.PD.No.116/22.10.106/2020-21 July 24, 2020 To Non-Banking Financial Companiesand Asset Reconstruction Companiesimplementing Indian Accounting Standards Madam / Sir, Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards Please refer to paragraph 3 of the Annex to our circular DOR (NBFC).CC.PD.No.109/22.10.106/2019-20 dated March 13, 2020, on the captioned subject, in terms of which any net unrealised gains arising on fair valuation of financial inst
RBI/2020-21/15 DOR (NBFC).CC.PD.No.116/22.10.106/2020-21 July 24, 2020 To Non-Banking Financial Companiesand Asset Reconstruction Companiesimplementing Indian Accounting Standards Madam / Sir, Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards Please refer to paragraph 3 of the Annex to our circular DOR (NBFC).CC.PD.No.109/22.10.106/2019-20 dated March 13, 2020, on the captioned subject, in terms of which any net unrealised gains arising on fair valuation of financial inst
Jul 16, 2020
Fair Practices Code for Asset Reconstruction Companies
RBI/2020-21/13 DOR.NBFC(ARC) CC. No. 9/26.03.001/2020-21 July 16, 2020 All Asset Reconstruction Companies Madam/Dear Sir, Fair Practices Code for Asset Reconstruction Companies In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 9 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest Act, 2002, Asset Reconstruction Companies registered with the Bank are advised to adopt ‘Fair Practices Code’ so as to ensure transparency and fai
RBI/2020-21/13 DOR.NBFC(ARC) CC. No. 9/26.03.001/2020-21 July 16, 2020 All Asset Reconstruction Companies Madam/Dear Sir, Fair Practices Code for Asset Reconstruction Companies In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 9 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest Act, 2002, Asset Reconstruction Companies registered with the Bank are advised to adopt ‘Fair Practices Code’ so as to ensure transparency and fai
Jul 10, 2020
Exemption from Registration as NBFC - Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)
RBI/2020-21/12 DOR (NBFC).CC.PD.No.115/03.10.001/2020-21 July 10, 2020 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Madam/ Dear Sir, Exemption from Registration as NBFC – Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) A reference is invited to para 5 of Master Directions on Exemptions from the provisions of RBI Act, 1934 dated August 25, 2016. Venture capital fund companies, holding a certificate of registration obtained under section 12 of the Securities and Exchange Board of Indi
RBI/2020-21/12 DOR (NBFC).CC.PD.No.115/03.10.001/2020-21 July 10, 2020 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Madam/ Dear Sir, Exemption from Registration as NBFC – Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) A reference is invited to para 5 of Master Directions on Exemptions from the provisions of RBI Act, 1934 dated August 25, 2016. Venture capital fund companies, holding a certificate of registration obtained under section 12 of the Securities and Exchange Board of Indi
Jul 06, 2020
Extension of timeline for finalization of audited accounts
RBI/2020-21/11 DoR (NBFC) (PD) CC. No. 114/03.10.001/2020-21 July 06, 2020 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Madam/ Dear Sir, Extension of timeline for finalization of audited accounts Please refer to para 18(2) of the Master Direction on Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 and Non-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016, as per which every appl
RBI/2020-21/11 DoR (NBFC) (PD) CC. No. 114/03.10.001/2020-21 July 06, 2020 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Madam/ Dear Sir, Extension of timeline for finalization of audited accounts Please refer to para 18(2) of the Master Direction on Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 and Non-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016, as per which every appl
Jun 24, 2020
Loans Sourced by Banks and NBFCs over Digital Lending Platforms: Adherence to Fair Practices Code and Outsourcing Guidelines
RBI/2019-20/258 DOR(NBFC)(PD)CC.No.112/03.10.001/2019-20 June 24, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/ Dear Sir, Loans Sourced by Banks and NBFCs over Digital Lending Platforms: Adherence to Fair Practices Code and Outsourcing Guidelines It has been observed that many digital platforms have emerged in the financial sector claiming to offer hassle free loans to retail indiv
RBI/2019-20/258 DOR(NBFC)(PD)CC.No.112/03.10.001/2019-20 June 24, 2020 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All Non-Banking Financial Companies (including Housing Finance Companies) Madam/ Dear Sir, Loans Sourced by Banks and NBFCs over Digital Lending Platforms: Adherence to Fair Practices Code and Outsourcing Guidelines It has been observed that many digital platforms have emerged in the financial sector claiming to offer hassle free loans to retail indiv
May 19, 2020
Extending Master Direction - Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 to Housing Finance Companies
RBI/2019-20/235 DOR.NBFC (HFC).CC.No.111/03.10.136/2019-20 May 19, 2020 To Housing Finance Companies Madam/ Sir, Extending Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 to Housing Finance Companies The Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 issued by the Bank has consolidated directions on Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and is applicable to all Regulated Entities o
RBI/2019-20/235 DOR.NBFC (HFC).CC.No.111/03.10.136/2019-20 May 19, 2020 To Housing Finance Companies Madam/ Sir, Extending Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 to Housing Finance Companies The Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 issued by the Bank has consolidated directions on Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and is applicable to all Regulated Entities o
Mar 13, 2020
Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards
RBI/2019-20/170 DOR (NBFC).CC.PD.No.109/22.10.106/2019-20 March 13, 2020 To Non-Banking Financial Companies and Asset Reconstruction Companies implementing Indian Accounting Standards Madam / Sir, Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) covered by Rule 4 of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 are required to comply with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) for the preparation of their financial statemen
RBI/2019-20/170 DOR (NBFC).CC.PD.No.109/22.10.106/2019-20 March 13, 2020 To Non-Banking Financial Companies and Asset Reconstruction Companies implementing Indian Accounting Standards Madam / Sir, Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) covered by Rule 4 of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 are required to comply with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) for the preparation of their financial statemen
Feb 25, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of two entities to 1267 List
RBI/2019-20/164 DOR.AML.BC.No.37/14.06.001/2019-20 February 25, 2020 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of two 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/2019-20/164 DOR.AML.BC.No.37/14.06.001/2019-20 February 25, 2020 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Addition of two 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 20, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Removal of two entries from 1267 List
RBI/2019-20/163 DOR.AML.BC.No.36/14.06.001/2019-20 February 20, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Removal of two entries from 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 (Prevent
RBI/2019-20/163 DOR.AML.BC.No.36/14.06.001/2019-20 February 20, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Removal of two entries from 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 (Prevent
Feb 18, 2020
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Addition of one new entry to 1533 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Sanctions list
RBI/2019-20/161 DOR.AML.BC.No.35/14.06.001/2019-20 February 18, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Addition of one new entry to 1533 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) 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 terms o
RBI/2019-20/161 DOR.AML.BC.No.35/14.06.001/2019-20 February 18, 2020 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Addition of one new entry to 1533 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) 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 terms o
Jan 21, 2020
Lending against security of single product - Gold jewellery
RBI/2019-20/148DOR.NBFC (PD).CC.No.108/03.10.001/2019-20 January 21, 2020 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (excluding Primary Dealers) Madam/Sir, Lending against security of single product – Gold jewellery Please refer to paragraph 27 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016; and paragraph 27 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company –
RBI/2019-20/148DOR.NBFC (PD).CC.No.108/03.10.001/2019-20 January 21, 2020 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (excluding Primary Dealers) Madam/Sir, Lending against security of single product – Gold jewellery Please refer to paragraph 27 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016; and paragraph 27 of Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company –
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
Extension of relaxation on the guidelines to NBFCs on securitisation transactions
RBI/2019-20/131 DOR.NBFC (PD) CC.No.107/03.10.001/2019-20 December 31, 2019 All NBFCs Madam/Sir, Extension of relaxation on the guidelines to NBFCs on securitisation transactions Please refer to the circular DNBR (PD)CC.No.95/03.10.001/2018-19 dated November 29, 2018 on “Relaxation on the guidelines to NBFCs on securitisation transactions” and the circular DNBR (PD)CC.No.100/03.10.001/2018-19 dated May 29, 2019 extending the dispensation till December 31, 2019. 2. On
RBI/2019-20/131 DOR.NBFC (PD) CC.No.107/03.10.001/2019-20 December 31, 2019 All NBFCs Madam/Sir, Extension of relaxation on the guidelines to NBFCs on securitisation transactions Please refer to the circular DNBR (PD)CC.No.95/03.10.001/2018-19 dated November 29, 2018 on “Relaxation on the guidelines to NBFCs on securitisation transactions” and the circular DNBR (PD)CC.No.100/03.10.001/2018-19 dated May 29, 2019 extending the dispensation till December 31, 2019. 2. On
Dec 23, 2019
Review of Master Directions - Non-Banking Financial Company - Peer to Peer Lending Platform (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2017
RBI/2019-20/121DOR.NBFC(PD) CC.No.106/03.10.124/2019-20 December 23, 2019 All Non-Banking Financial Company – Peer to Peer Lending Platforms Madam/Sir, Review of Master Directions - Non-Banking Financial Company – Peer to Peer Lending Platform (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2017 Please refer to paragraphs 7 and 9 of Master Directions - Non-Banking Financial Company – Peer to Peer Lending Platform (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2017, dated October 04, 2017. 2. On a review, it
RBI/2019-20/121DOR.NBFC(PD) CC.No.106/03.10.124/2019-20 December 23, 2019 All Non-Banking Financial Company – Peer to Peer Lending Platforms Madam/Sir, Review of Master Directions - Non-Banking Financial Company – Peer to Peer Lending Platform (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2017 Please refer to paragraphs 7 and 9 of Master Directions - Non-Banking Financial Company – Peer to Peer Lending Platform (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2017, dated October 04, 2017. 2. On a review, it
Dec 06, 2019
Acquisition of financial assets by Asset Reconstruction Companies from sponsors and lenders
RBI/2019-20/110 DOR.NBFC(ARC) CC. No. 8/26.03.001/2019-20 December 6, 2019 All Asset Reconstruction Companies Madam/ Sir, Acquisition of financial assets by Asset Reconstruction Companies from sponsors and lenders Please refer to para 2(A) of Circular DNBS (PD) CC.No.37/SCRC/26.03.001/2013-2014 dated March 19, 2014. 2. On a review, it has been decided that Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) shall not acquire financial assets from the following on a bilateral basis,
RBI/2019-20/110 DOR.NBFC(ARC) CC. No. 8/26.03.001/2019-20 December 6, 2019 All Asset Reconstruction Companies Madam/ Sir, Acquisition of financial assets by Asset Reconstruction Companies from sponsors and lenders Please refer to para 2(A) of Circular DNBS (PD) CC.No.37/SCRC/26.03.001/2013-2014 dated March 19, 2014. 2. On a review, it has been decided that Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) shall not acquire financial assets from the following on a bilateral basis,
Nov 11, 2019
Withdrawal of exemptions granted to Housing Finance Institutions
RBI/2019-20/98 DOR NBFC (PD) CC.No.105/03.10.136/2019-20 November 11, 2019 To All Housing Finance Companies Madam/Sir, Withdrawal of exemptions granted to Housing Finance Institutions Please refer to Para 1 of our Master Direction – Exemptions from the provisions of RBI Act, 1934. 2.@@NBSP@@ Housing Finance Institutions as defined under Clause (d) of Section 2 of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987 are currently exempt from the provisions of Chapter IIIB of Reserve Ba
RBI/2019-20/98 DOR NBFC (PD) CC.No.105/03.10.136/2019-20 November 11, 2019 To All Housing Finance Companies Madam/Sir, Withdrawal of exemptions granted to Housing Finance Institutions Please refer to Para 1 of our Master Direction – Exemptions from the provisions of RBI Act, 1934. 2.@@NBSP@@ Housing Finance Institutions as defined under Clause (d) of Section 2 of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987 are currently exempt from the provisions of Chapter IIIB of Reserve Ba
Nov 08, 2019
Technical Specifications for all participants of the Account Aggregator (AA) ecosystem
RBI/2019-20/96 DOR NBFC (PD) CC.No.104/03.10.001/2019-20 November 08, 2019 To All Regulated Entities of the Bank Madam/ Sir, Technical Specifications for all participants of the Account Aggregator (AA) ecosystem Please refer to the Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company - Account Aggregator (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 dated September 02, 2016. 2. The NBFC-AA consolidates financial information of a customer held with different financial entities, spread a
RBI/2019-20/96 DOR NBFC (PD) CC.No.104/03.10.001/2019-20 November 08, 2019 To All Regulated Entities of the Bank Madam/ Sir, Technical Specifications for all participants of the Account Aggregator (AA) ecosystem Please refer to the Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company - Account Aggregator (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 dated September 02, 2016. 2. The NBFC-AA consolidates financial information of a customer held with different financial entities, spread a
Nov 08, 2019
Qualifying Assets Criteria - Review of Limits
RBI/2019-20/95 DOR.NBFC (PD) CC. No.103/22.10.038/2019-20 November 08, 2019 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies-Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) Madam / Sir, Qualifying Assets Criteria - Review of Limits Please refer to the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued as part of Monetary Policy Statement dated October 4, 2019 and Para 3 of the Non-Banking Financial Company - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Com
RBI/2019-20/95 DOR.NBFC (PD) CC. No.103/22.10.038/2019-20 November 08, 2019 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies-Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) Madam / Sir, Qualifying Assets Criteria - Review of Limits Please refer to the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued as part of Monetary Policy Statement dated October 4, 2019 and Para 3 of the Non-Banking Financial Company - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Com
Nov 04, 2019
Liquidity Risk Management Framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies and Core Investment Companies
RBI/2019-20/88 DOR.NBFC (PD) CC. No.102/03.10.001/2019-20 November 04, 2019 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) including Core Investment Companies (CICs) Madam/ Sir, Liquidity Risk Management Framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies and Core Investment Companies Please refer to paragraph 108 and paragraph 94 of Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Di
RBI/2019-20/88 DOR.NBFC (PD) CC. No.102/03.10.001/2019-20 November 04, 2019 All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) including Core Investment Companies (CICs) Madam/ Sir, Liquidity Risk Management Framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies and Core Investment Companies Please refer to paragraph 108 and paragraph 94 of Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Di
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