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Nov 25, 2005
Circular
RBI/2005-06/221 FMD.No. 2 /01.01.01/2005-06 November 25 , 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) and Primary Dealers Dear Sir, SECOND Liquidity Adjustment Facility At present, Reserve Bank of India operates a Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) to inject/absorb liquidity through daily repos/reverse repos auctions. These operations are conducted in the forenoon between 9.30 A.M. and 10.30 A.M. To fine-tune the management of liquidity and in response to re
RBI/2005-06/221 FMD.No. 2 /01.01.01/2005-06 November 25 , 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) and Primary Dealers Dear Sir, SECOND Liquidity Adjustment Facility At present, Reserve Bank of India operates a Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) to inject/absorb liquidity through daily repos/reverse repos auctions. These operations are conducted in the forenoon between 9.30 A.M. and 10.30 A.M. To fine-tune the management of liquidity and in response to re
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Nov 22, 2005
Submission of Annual Information Return relating to issue of Bonds for Rs.5 lakh or more under Section 285 BA of Income Tax Act, 1961
RBI/2005-06/215 Ref.No.DGBA.CDD.13.01.299/H-6113/2005-06 November 22, 2005 Agrahayana 01, 1927 (S) The Chairman/Managing Director State Bank of India/Associate Banks/ 17 Nationalised Banks/ UTI Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd. HDFC Bank Ltd., IDBI Bank Ltd./ Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. Dear Sir Submission of Annual Information Return relating to issue of Bonds for Rs.5 lakh or more under Section 285 BA of Income Tax Act, 1961 Please refer to our Circulars No. RB
RBI/2005-06/215 Ref.No.DGBA.CDD.13.01.299/H-6113/2005-06 November 22, 2005 Agrahayana 01, 1927 (S) The Chairman/Managing Director State Bank of India/Associate Banks/ 17 Nationalised Banks/ UTI Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd. HDFC Bank Ltd., IDBI Bank Ltd./ Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. Dear Sir Submission of Annual Information Return relating to issue of Bonds for Rs.5 lakh or more under Section 285 BA of Income Tax Act, 1961 Please refer to our Circulars No. RB
Nov 22, 2005
RRBs - Interest Rate Ceiling on NRE Deposits Revised
RBI/2005-06/213 RPCD.No.RRB.BC.49/03.05.33(C)/2005-06 November 22, 2005 All Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor Banks Dear Sir, Interest Rate on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circulars RPCDNo.RRB.BC.89 & 56/03.05.33(C)/2003-04/2004-05 dated June 8, 2004 and November 01, 2004 respectively on Interest Rates on NRE Deposits. On a review, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect from close of business in India on Novemb
RBI/2005-06/213 RPCD.No.RRB.BC.49/03.05.33(C)/2005-06 November 22, 2005 All Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor Banks Dear Sir, Interest Rate on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our circulars RPCDNo.RRB.BC.89 & 56/03.05.33(C)/2003-04/2004-05 dated June 8, 2004 and November 01, 2004 respectively on Interest Rates on NRE Deposits. On a review, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect from close of business in India on Novemb
Nov 22, 2005
StCBs/DCCBs - Interest Rate Ceiling on NRE Deposits Revised
RBI/2005-06/212 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.48/07.38.01/2005-06 November 22, 2005 All State Co-operative Banks and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Interest Rate on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our Circulars RPCD.CO.RF.BC No. 81/07.38.01/2003-04 dated May 12, 2004 and RPCD.CO.RF.BC 53/07.38.01/2004-05 dated November 1, 2004 on Interest Rates on NRE Deposits. On a review, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect fr
RBI/2005-06/212 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.48/07.38.01/2005-06 November 22, 2005 All State Co-operative Banks and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Interest Rate on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to our Circulars RPCD.CO.RF.BC No. 81/07.38.01/2003-04 dated May 12, 2004 and RPCD.CO.RF.BC 53/07.38.01/2004-05 dated November 1, 2004 on Interest Rates on NRE Deposits. On a review, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect fr
Nov 22, 2005
Guidelines on One Time Settlement Scheme for SME Accounts (for FIs)
RBI/2005-2006/214 Ref: DBOD. No. FID. FIC. 5 /01.02.00/2005-06 November 22, 2005 The CEOs of the all-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, IDFC Ltd., IFCI Ltd., IIBI Ltd., NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and TFCI Ltd.) Dear Sir, Guidelines on One Time Settlement Scheme for SME Accounts (for FIs) Please find enclosed RPCD Circular RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.39/06.02.31/2005-06 dated September 3, 2005 on the captioned subject. The Circular has also been placed on the RBI
RBI/2005-2006/214 Ref: DBOD. No. FID. FIC. 5 /01.02.00/2005-06 November 22, 2005 The CEOs of the all-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, IDFC Ltd., IFCI Ltd., IIBI Ltd., NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and TFCI Ltd.) Dear Sir, Guidelines on One Time Settlement Scheme for SME Accounts (for FIs) Please find enclosed RPCD Circular RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.39/06.02.31/2005-06 dated September 3, 2005 on the captioned subject. The Circular has also been placed on the RBI
Nov 21, 2005
Credit Card Operations of banks
RBI / 2005-06 / 211 DBOD.FSD.BC. 49/ 24.01.011/ 2005-06 November 21, 2005 All Commercial Banks / NBFCs (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Credit Card Operations of banks Pursuant to the announcement made in the Annual Policy Statement 2004-05, the Reserve Bank of India had constituted a Working Group on Regulatory Mechanism for Cards. The Group has suggested various regulatory measures aimed at encouraging growth of credit cards in a safe, secure and efficient manner as well
RBI / 2005-06 / 211 DBOD.FSD.BC. 49/ 24.01.011/ 2005-06 November 21, 2005 All Commercial Banks / NBFCs (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Credit Card Operations of banks Pursuant to the announcement made in the Annual Policy Statement 2004-05, the Reserve Bank of India had constituted a Working Group on Regulatory Mechanism for Cards. The Group has suggested various regulatory measures aimed at encouraging growth of credit cards in a safe, secure and efficient manner as well
Nov 18, 2005
Maintenance of Government Accounts - Interest on Delayed Remittances and Excess/Double Reimbursement
RBI/2005/209 DGBA.GAD.No.H.5872/42.01.011/2005-06 November 18, 2005 Kartika 27, 1927 (S) The Chairman/Managing Director, State Bank of India & its Associates, All Nationalized Banks, Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd., IDBI Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd./ ICICI Bank Ltd./UTI Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Maintenance of Government Accounts – Interest on Delayed Remittances and Excess/Double Reimbursement Please refer to our Circular No.RBI/2005/457(DGBA.GAD.No.H.5724/42.01.011/ 2004-05) dat
RBI/2005/209 DGBA.GAD.No.H.5872/42.01.011/2005-06 November 18, 2005 Kartika 27, 1927 (S) The Chairman/Managing Director, State Bank of India & its Associates, All Nationalized Banks, Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd., IDBI Ltd./HDFC Bank Ltd./ ICICI Bank Ltd./UTI Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Maintenance of Government Accounts – Interest on Delayed Remittances and Excess/Double Reimbursement Please refer to our Circular No.RBI/2005/457(DGBA.GAD.No.H.5724/42.01.011/ 2004-05) dat
Nov 18, 2005
Master Circular - Facility for Exchange of Notes and Coins
RBI No. 210/2005-06 DCM (NE) No. 4559/08.07.18/2002-03 18 November 2005 The Chairman & Managing Director of All Public Sector and Private Sector Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Master Circular - Facility for Exchange of Notes and Coins Please refer to the Master Circular pertaining to the facility for exchange of notes and coins issued vide our letter DCM (NE) No. G-2/08.07.18/2002-03 dated July 5, 2002. Pursuant to the changes brought in the matter, we forward a revised
RBI No. 210/2005-06 DCM (NE) No. 4559/08.07.18/2002-03 18 November 2005 The Chairman & Managing Director of All Public Sector and Private Sector Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Master Circular - Facility for Exchange of Notes and Coins Please refer to the Master Circular pertaining to the facility for exchange of notes and coins issued vide our letter DCM (NE) No. G-2/08.07.18/2002-03 dated July 5, 2002. Pursuant to the changes brought in the matter, we forward a revised
Nov 17, 2005
SCBs - Interest Rate on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits
RBI/2005-06/208 DBOD No. Dir. 48/13.03.00/2005-06 November 17, 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBS) Dear Sir, Interest Rate on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to items (ii) and (iii)(a) of Annexure II of our Master Circular DBOD. No.Dir.BC.5/13.03.00/2005-06 dated July 1, 2005 on Interest Rates on Deposits. On a review, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect from close of business in India on November 17
RBI/2005-06/208 DBOD No. Dir. 48/13.03.00/2005-06 November 17, 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBS) Dear Sir, Interest Rate on Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposits Please refer to items (ii) and (iii)(a) of Annexure II of our Master Circular DBOD. No.Dir.BC.5/13.03.00/2005-06 dated July 1, 2005 on Interest Rates on Deposits. On a review, it has been decided that until further notice and with effect from close of business in India on November 17
Nov 16, 2005
NEFT Live Run Starting from November 21, 2005
RBI/2005/207 Ref. DPSS (CO) No.771/01.01.17/2005-2006@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ November 16, 2005 The Chairman and Managing Directors of all Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, NEFT Live Run Starting from November 21, 2005 As you are aware the National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) system is an electronic clearing system in test mode since September 2005. The testing process is now over as the NEFT application has sinc
RBI/2005/207 Ref. DPSS (CO) No.771/01.01.17/2005-2006@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ November 16, 2005 The Chairman and Managing Directors of all Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, NEFT Live Run Starting from November 21, 2005 As you are aware the National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) system is an electronic clearing system in test mode since September 2005. The testing process is now over as the NEFT application has sinc
Nov 11, 2005
Financial Inclusion
RBI/2005-06/204 DBOD.No.Leg.BC. 44/09.07.005/2005-06 November 11, 2005To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion Please refer to Paragraph 96 of the Mid-term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06. 2. The Annual Policy Statement of April 2005, while recognising the concerns in regard to the banking practices that tend to exclude rather than attract vast sections of population, urged banks to review their existing pr
RBI/2005-06/204 DBOD.No.Leg.BC. 44/09.07.005/2005-06 November 11, 2005To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Financial Inclusion Please refer to Paragraph 96 of the Mid-term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06. 2. The Annual Policy Statement of April 2005, while recognising the concerns in regard to the banking practices that tend to exclude rather than attract vast sections of population, urged banks to review their existing pr
Nov 10, 2005
Debt restructuring mechanism for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
RBI/ 2005-06/ 205 DBOD. BP. BC. No.46 / 21.04.132/ 2005-06@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ November 10, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Debt restructuring mechanism for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Please refer to Para 3 (ii) our circular DBOD. No. BP. BC. No. 34 /21.04.132 /2005-06 September 8, 2005 on the captioned subject in terms of which accounts involving wilful default, fraud and malfeasance are not be eligible for restructuring under
RBI/ 2005-06/ 205 DBOD. BP. BC. No.46 / 21.04.132/ 2005-06@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ November 10, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Debt restructuring mechanism for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Please refer to Para 3 (ii) our circular DBOD. No. BP. BC. No. 34 /21.04.132 /2005-06 September 8, 2005 on the captioned subject in terms of which accounts involving wilful default, fraud and malfeasance are not be eligible for restructuring under
Nov 10, 2005
Revised Guidelines on Corporate Debt Restructuring (CDR) Mechanism
RBI /2005-06/ 206 DBOD.No.BP.BC. 45 / 21.04.132/ 2005-06 November 10, 2005 All Commercial Banks/Financial Institutions (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Revised Guidelines on Corporate Debt Restructuring (CDR) Mechanism Please refer to our circular DBOD No. BP.BC. 68/21.04.114/2002-03 dated February 5, 2003 on the captioned subject wherein detailed guidelines on Corporate Debt Restructuring System were issued incorporating therein the recommendations of the High Level Group
RBI /2005-06/ 206 DBOD.No.BP.BC. 45 / 21.04.132/ 2005-06 November 10, 2005 All Commercial Banks/Financial Institutions (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Revised Guidelines on Corporate Debt Restructuring (CDR) Mechanism Please refer to our circular DBOD No. BP.BC. 68/21.04.114/2002-03 dated February 5, 2003 on the captioned subject wherein detailed guidelines on Corporate Debt Restructuring System were issued incorporating therein the recommendations of the High Level Group
Nov 09, 2005
Credit Deposit Ratio - Implementation of the Recommendations of Expert Group on CD Ratio
RBI/2005-06/202 Ref.RPCD.LBS.BC.No.47/02.13.03/2005-06 Date: November 9, 2005 The Chairman / Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir, Credit Deposit Ratio – Implementation of the Recommendations of Expert Group on CD Ratio An Expert Group was constituted by Government of India under Chairmanship of Shri Y.S.P. Thorat, M.D., NABARD to go into the nature and magnitude of the problem of low credit deposit (CD) ratio across States / Regi
RBI/2005-06/202 Ref.RPCD.LBS.BC.No.47/02.13.03/2005-06 Date: November 9, 2005 The Chairman / Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir, Credit Deposit Ratio – Implementation of the Recommendations of Expert Group on CD Ratio An Expert Group was constituted by Government of India under Chairmanship of Shri Y.S.P. Thorat, M.D., NABARD to go into the nature and magnitude of the problem of low credit deposit (CD) ratio across States / Regi
Nov 08, 2005
General Provisioning Requirement for Standard Advances Increased
RBI/2005-06/201 RPCD CO.RRB.No.BC.46/03.05.34/2005-06 November 8, 2005 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Mid-Term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06: Additional Provisioning Requirement for Standard Assets In terms of the extant prudential guidelines, the standard assets attract a uniform provisioning requirement of 0.25 per cent of the funded outstanding on a portfolio basis. Traditionally, banks’ loans and advances portfolio is pro-cyclical and
RBI/2005-06/201 RPCD CO.RRB.No.BC.46/03.05.34/2005-06 November 8, 2005 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Mid-Term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06: Additional Provisioning Requirement for Standard Assets In terms of the extant prudential guidelines, the standard assets attract a uniform provisioning requirement of 0.25 per cent of the funded outstanding on a portfolio basis. Traditionally, banks’ loans and advances portfolio is pro-cyclical and
Nov 04, 2005
Mid-Term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06: Additional Provisioning Requirement for Standard Assets
RBI/2005-06/198 DBOD.NO.BP. BC.40/ 21.04.048/ 2005-06 4 November 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Mid-Term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06: Additional Provisioning Requirement for Standard Assets In terms of the extant prudential guidelines, the standard assets attract a uniform provisioning requirement of 0.25 per cent of the funded outstanding on a portfolio basis. Traditionally, banks’ loans and advances portfoli
RBI/2005-06/198 DBOD.NO.BP. BC.40/ 21.04.048/ 2005-06 4 November 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Mid-Term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06: Additional Provisioning Requirement for Standard Assets In terms of the extant prudential guidelines, the standard assets attract a uniform provisioning requirement of 0.25 per cent of the funded outstanding on a portfolio basis. Traditionally, banks’ loans and advances portfoli
Nov 02, 2005
Advances against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery
RBI/2005-06/196 DBOD.No.IBD.BC. 663 /23.67.001/2005-06 November 2, 2005 The Chairmen and CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Advances against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. BP.BC. 138/21.01.023/94 dated November 22, 1994 on the captioned subject as also earlier circulars enclosed for ready reference. 2. As you are aware, hallmarking of gold jewellery ensures the quality of gold used in the jewellery as
RBI/2005-06/196 DBOD.No.IBD.BC. 663 /23.67.001/2005-06 November 2, 2005 The Chairmen and CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Advances against Gold Ornaments and Jewellery Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. BP.BC. 138/21.01.023/94 dated November 22, 1994 on the captioned subject as also earlier circulars enclosed for ready reference. 2. As you are aware, hallmarking of gold jewellery ensures the quality of gold used in the jewellery as
Nov 02, 2005
Rupee Export Credit Interest Rates
RBI/2005-06/195 DBOD Dir (Exp).BC.No.41/04.02.01/2005-06 November 2, 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sirs, Rupee Export Credit Interest Rates Please refer to our circular (RBI / 2004-05/ 443) DBOD.Dir (Exp). No.83 / 04.02.01/ 2004-05 dated April 29, 2005 on the captioned subject. 2. The validity of the interest rates on rupee export credit indicated in the above circular would now remain in force upto April 30, 2006. In this connection, you m
RBI/2005-06/195 DBOD Dir (Exp).BC.No.41/04.02.01/2005-06 November 2, 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sirs, Rupee Export Credit Interest Rates Please refer to our circular (RBI / 2004-05/ 443) DBOD.Dir (Exp). No.83 / 04.02.01/ 2004-05 dated April 29, 2005 on the captioned subject. 2. The validity of the interest rates on rupee export credit indicated in the above circular would now remain in force upto April 30, 2006. In this connection, you m
Oct 28, 2005
Interest Rate Ceiling on Rupee Export Credit
RBI/2005-06/194 Ref.No.MPD.BC.276/07.01.279/2005-06 October 28, 2005 Kartika 6, 1927(Saka) To, All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Interest Rate Ceiling on Rupee Export Credit On September 24, 2001, it was decided to effect reduction in the ceiling of interest rates charged by scheduled commercial banks on pre-shipment and post-shipment rupee export credit by one percentage point (linked to BPLR) with effect from September 26, 2001. This dispensation was earlier
RBI/2005-06/194 Ref.No.MPD.BC.276/07.01.279/2005-06 October 28, 2005 Kartika 6, 1927(Saka) To, All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Interest Rate Ceiling on Rupee Export Credit On September 24, 2001, it was decided to effect reduction in the ceiling of interest rates charged by scheduled commercial banks on pre-shipment and post-shipment rupee export credit by one percentage point (linked to BPLR) with effect from September 26, 2001. This dispensation was earlier
Oct 26, 2005
Frauds - Future approach towards monitoring of frauds in NBFCs
RBI / 2005-06/190 DNBS (PD) C.C. No.59 /03.10.42/2005-06 October 26, 2005 All deposit taking NBFCs (including RNBCs) Dear Sirs, Frauds – Future approach towards monitoring of frauds in NBFCs As you may be aware, a ‘Frauds Monitoring Cell’ (FMC) has commenced functioning within RBI with effect from June 1, 2004. The Cell will be monitoring the frauds in commercial banks, financial institutions, primary (urban) co-operative banks (UCBs), Local Area banks, NBFCs etc. It
RBI / 2005-06/190 DNBS (PD) C.C. No.59 /03.10.42/2005-06 October 26, 2005 All deposit taking NBFCs (including RNBCs) Dear Sirs, Frauds – Future approach towards monitoring of frauds in NBFCs As you may be aware, a ‘Frauds Monitoring Cell’ (FMC) has commenced functioning within RBI with effect from June 1, 2004. The Cell will be monitoring the frauds in commercial banks, financial institutions, primary (urban) co-operative banks (UCBs), Local Area banks, NBFCs etc. It
Oct 25, 2005
Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks and Primary Dealers (PDs)
RBI/2005/192 REF:No.MPD.BC.275/07.01.279/2005-06 October 25, 2005 Kartika 04, 1927(S) All Scheduled Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)) and Primary Dealers Dear Sirs, Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks and Primary Dealers (PDs) Please refer to para 53 of the Mid-term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06. 2. The fixed repo rate under LAF has been revised to 6.25 per cent effective October 26, 2005. Accordingly, the Standing Liquidity Fa
RBI/2005/192 REF:No.MPD.BC.275/07.01.279/2005-06 October 25, 2005 Kartika 04, 1927(S) All Scheduled Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)) and Primary Dealers Dear Sirs, Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks and Primary Dealers (PDs) Please refer to para 53 of the Mid-term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06. 2. The fixed repo rate under LAF has been revised to 6.25 per cent effective October 26, 2005. Accordingly, the Standing Liquidity Fa
Oct 25, 2005
Liquidity Adjustment Facility - Repo and Reverse Repo Rates
RBI/2005-06/189 FMD.No.1 /01.01.01/2005-06 October 25, 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) and Primary Dealers Dear Sir, Liquidity Adjustment Facility – Repo and Reverse Repo Rates Please refer to paragraphs 52 and 53 of the Mid-Term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06 dated October 25, 2005 and our circular IDMD.OMO.No.09/03.75.00/2004-05 dated April 28, 2005. 2. In view of the current macroeconomic and overall monetary conditions,
RBI/2005-06/189 FMD.No.1 /01.01.01/2005-06 October 25, 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) and Primary Dealers Dear Sir, Liquidity Adjustment Facility – Repo and Reverse Repo Rates Please refer to paragraphs 52 and 53 of the Mid-Term Review of Annual Policy Statement for the year 2005-06 dated October 25, 2005 and our circular IDMD.OMO.No.09/03.75.00/2004-05 dated April 28, 2005. 2. In view of the current macroeconomic and overall monetary conditions,
Oct 25, 2005
OLTAS - Drop Box facility for Direct Tax Challans
RBI /2005-06 /188 DGBA. GAD. No.H-412/42.01.034/2005-06 October 25, 2005 Kartika 3, 1927 (S) The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir,OLTAS – Drop Box facility for Direct Tax Challans It has been reported by the Directorate of Income Tax (systems) that a large number of data entry errors are being detected in respect of PAN/TAN under On Line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS). One of the reasons for such er
RBI /2005-06 /188 DGBA. GAD. No.H-412/42.01.034/2005-06 October 25, 2005 Kartika 3, 1927 (S) The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir,OLTAS – Drop Box facility for Direct Tax Challans It has been reported by the Directorate of Income Tax (systems) that a large number of data entry errors are being detected in respect of PAN/TAN under On Line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS). One of the reasons for such er
Oct 20, 2005
New Major Head for Securities Transaction Tax- Clarification
RBI/2005-06/185 DGBA. GAD. No. H- 4141/42.01.001/ 2005-06 October 20, 2005 The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, New Major Head for Securities Transaction Tax- Clarification We invite your attention to our circular DGBA.GAD.No.H-297/42.01.001/2005-06 dated July 18, 2005 advising you about the new major and minor heads for Securities Transaction Tax. In this connection, further clarification regardi
RBI/2005-06/185 DGBA. GAD. No. H- 4141/42.01.001/ 2005-06 October 20, 2005 The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, New Major Head for Securities Transaction Tax- Clarification We invite your attention to our circular DGBA.GAD.No.H-297/42.01.001/2005-06 dated July 18, 2005 advising you about the new major and minor heads for Securities Transaction Tax. In this connection, further clarification regardi
Oct 18, 2005
Banks advised to improve Performance under SGSY
RBI /2005-06/182 RPCD.SP.BC. 45 /CLCC/09.01.01/2005-06 October 18, 2005 The Chairman and Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, A Review of Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)- Central Level Coordination Committee (CLCC) meeting held on Feb 7, 2005 at NABARD Mumbai Please refer to our circular RBI/2004-05/307;Ref.RPCD.SP.BC 66 dated December 21, 2004 wherein we have advised the banks to take appropriate action to ensure succe
RBI /2005-06/182 RPCD.SP.BC. 45 /CLCC/09.01.01/2005-06 October 18, 2005 The Chairman and Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, A Review of Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)- Central Level Coordination Committee (CLCC) meeting held on Feb 7, 2005 at NABARD Mumbai Please refer to our circular RBI/2004-05/307;Ref.RPCD.SP.BC 66 dated December 21, 2004 wherein we have advised the banks to take appropriate action to ensure succe
Oct 15, 2005
Guidance Note on Management of Operational Risk
RBI/2005-06/180 DBOD.No.BP.BC.39/ 21.04.118/2004-05 October 14, 2005 To The Chairman All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Guidance Note on Management of Operational Risk 1. As you are aware, The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) released the 'International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards – A Revised Framework' in June 2004. In terms of the draft guidelines on implementation of the New Capital Adequacy Framework issued on Februa
RBI/2005-06/180 DBOD.No.BP.BC.39/ 21.04.118/2004-05 October 14, 2005 To The Chairman All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Guidance Note on Management of Operational Risk 1. As you are aware, The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) released the 'International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards – A Revised Framework' in June 2004. In terms of the draft guidelines on implementation of the New Capital Adequacy Framework issued on Februa
Oct 11, 2005
NBFCs advised to apply KYC Norms to their Brokers/Agents
RBI/2005-06/179 DNBS(PD)/ CC No. 58/ 10.42 /2005-06 October 11, 2005 All deposit taking NBFCs( excluding RNBCs) Dear Sir, KYC for persons authorised by NBFCs including brokers/agents etc. to collect public deposit on behalf of NBFCs Please refer to our circular DNBS(PD).CC No. 48/10.42/2004-05 dated February 21, 2005 on the guidelines on 'Know Your Customer' norms. NBFCs were advised to follow certain customer identification procedure for opening of accounts and monit
RBI/2005-06/179 DNBS(PD)/ CC No. 58/ 10.42 /2005-06 October 11, 2005 All deposit taking NBFCs( excluding RNBCs) Dear Sir, KYC for persons authorised by NBFCs including brokers/agents etc. to collect public deposit on behalf of NBFCs Please refer to our circular DNBS(PD).CC No. 48/10.42/2004-05 dated February 21, 2005 on the guidelines on 'Know Your Customer' norms. NBFCs were advised to follow certain customer identification procedure for opening of accounts and monit
Oct 10, 2005
Co-operative Banks advised to disclose additional information in their Balance Sheets
RBI / 2005-06 / 178 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 44 / 07.38.03 / 2005-06 October 10, 2005 Ashwina 18, Saka 1927 All State Co-operative Banks (SCBs) and District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) Dear Sir, Balance sheets of co-operative banks – Disclosure of additional information In terms of section 29 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), every co-operative bank is required to prepare a Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account in respe
RBI / 2005-06 / 178 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 44 / 07.38.03 / 2005-06 October 10, 2005 Ashwina 18, Saka 1927 All State Co-operative Banks (SCBs) and District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) Dear Sir, Balance sheets of co-operative banks – Disclosure of additional information In terms of section 29 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), every co-operative bank is required to prepare a Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account in respe
Oct 10, 2005
Investment Fluctuation Reserve
RBI/2005-06/177 DBOD. No. BP.BC. 38/21.04.141/2005-06 October 10, 2005 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Capital Adequacy - Investment Fluctuation Reserve To ensure smooth transition to Basel II norms, banks were advised vide our circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.103/ 21.04.151/ 2003-04 dated June 24, 2004 to maintain capital charge for market risk in a phased manner over a two year period, as under: i. In respect of securities included in the HFT category, open go
RBI/2005-06/177 DBOD. No. BP.BC. 38/21.04.141/2005-06 October 10, 2005 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Capital Adequacy - Investment Fluctuation Reserve To ensure smooth transition to Basel II norms, banks were advised vide our circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.103/ 21.04.151/ 2003-04 dated June 24, 2004 to maintain capital charge for market risk in a phased manner over a two year period, as under: i. In respect of securities included in the HFT category, open go
Oct 09, 2005
Guidelines for relief measures by banks in areas hit by earthquake in Jammu & Kashmir and other parts of North India
RBI/ 2005-06/176 RPCD. PLFS. BC. No.43/05.04.02/ 2005-06 October 09, 2005 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks Dear Sir, Guidelines for relief measures by banks in areas hit by earthquake in Jammu & Kashmir and other parts of North India As you are aware, the State of Jammu & Kashmir and other parts of North India have been affected by an earthquake, resulting in heavy damage
RBI/ 2005-06/176 RPCD. PLFS. BC. No.43/05.04.02/ 2005-06 October 09, 2005 The Chairman/Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks Dear Sir, Guidelines for relief measures by banks in areas hit by earthquake in Jammu & Kashmir and other parts of North India As you are aware, the State of Jammu & Kashmir and other parts of North India have been affected by an earthquake, resulting in heavy damage
Oct 06, 2005
Providing E-payment Facilities to Tax Payers
RBI/2005-06/174 DGBA. GAD. No.H 3095/41.07.001/2005-06 October 06, 2005 Chairman & Managing Director/Managing Director All Agency Banks Dear Sir, Conduct of Government business – Providing e-payment facilities to Tax Payers - Guidelines for Internet Banking We have been receiving references from Agency banks seeking our permission for introducing e-payment arrangement for collection of taxes on behalf of Government Departments. 2. In this connection, we feel that
RBI/2005-06/174 DGBA. GAD. No.H 3095/41.07.001/2005-06 October 06, 2005 Chairman & Managing Director/Managing Director All Agency Banks Dear Sir, Conduct of Government business – Providing e-payment facilities to Tax Payers - Guidelines for Internet Banking We have been receiving references from Agency banks seeking our permission for introducing e-payment arrangement for collection of taxes on behalf of Government Departments. 2. In this connection, we feel that
Oct 01, 2005
Advisory Committee on Flow of Credit
RBI/ 2005-06/172 RPCD. PLFS. BC.No. 42 / 05.02.02/ 2005-06 October 1, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (All scheduled commercial banks) Dear Sir/Madam, The Advisory Committee on Flow of Credit to Agriculture and Related Activities from the Banking System The Advisory Committee on Flow of Credit to Agriculture and related activities from the Banking System (Vyas Committee) in terms of paragraph 5.11 of the report had recommended as follows:
RBI/ 2005-06/172 RPCD. PLFS. BC.No. 42 / 05.02.02/ 2005-06 October 1, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (All scheduled commercial banks) Dear Sir/Madam, The Advisory Committee on Flow of Credit to Agriculture and Related Activities from the Banking System The Advisory Committee on Flow of Credit to Agriculture and related activities from the Banking System (Vyas Committee) in terms of paragraph 5.11 of the report had recommended as follows:
Sep 28, 2005
RRBs advised to submit Bank Statements of Golden Forests (India) Ltd
RBI/2005-06/169 RPCD.RRB.CO.No.BC.41/03.05.33/2005-06 September 28, 2005 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Before the Supreme Court of India - I.A.Nos. 9, 20 & 28 – In Transfer Case No. 2 of 2004-P(C) No. 696 of 2002 and I.A.No. 1 in PC 68/2003 – The Securities and Exchange Board of India etc. Vs Golden Forest (I) Ltd. and Others – Appointment of Committee by the Supreme Court Please refer to our circular RPCD.RRB.CO.No.BC.52/03.05.33/2004-05 (RBI/2004-05/260) da
RBI/2005-06/169 RPCD.RRB.CO.No.BC.41/03.05.33/2005-06 September 28, 2005 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Before the Supreme Court of India - I.A.Nos. 9, 20 & 28 – In Transfer Case No. 2 of 2004-P(C) No. 696 of 2002 and I.A.No. 1 in PC 68/2003 – The Securities and Exchange Board of India etc. Vs Golden Forest (I) Ltd. and Others – Appointment of Committee by the Supreme Court Please refer to our circular RPCD.RRB.CO.No.BC.52/03.05.33/2004-05 (RBI/2004-05/260) da
Sep 21, 2005
SCCBs/DCCBs - Non-SLR Investments
RBI/2005-06/166 RPCD.CO.RF.BC 40/07.02.03/2005-06 September 21, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Investment portfolio of banks- Non-SLR investments Please refer to our circular No.RPCD.CO.RF.BC.26/07.02.03/2005-06 dated August 4, 2005 on the above subject. 2. On receipt of queries from certain quarters, it is clarified that there is no relaxation in the overall limit of non-SLR investment, which is fixed at 10 per cent of the bank’s tot
RBI/2005-06/166 RPCD.CO.RF.BC 40/07.02.03/2005-06 September 21, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Investment portfolio of banks- Non-SLR investments Please refer to our circular No.RPCD.CO.RF.BC.26/07.02.03/2005-06 dated August 4, 2005 on the above subject. 2. On receipt of queries from certain quarters, it is clarified that there is no relaxation in the overall limit of non-SLR investment, which is fixed at 10 per cent of the bank’s tot
Sep 17, 2005
SSCBs permitted to undertake Co-branded Domestic Credit Card Business
RBI /2005-06 /164 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 2 / 07.06.00/2005-06 September 17, 2005 Bhadra 26, Saka 1927 Chairmen of All State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Approval for Co-branded Domestic Credit Card Business The issue of permitting Scheduled State Co-operative Banks (SCBs) to take up co-branded domestic credit card business has been examined. It has been decided to allow licensed and/or scheduled SCBs to undertake, without risk participation, co-branded domestic credit card
RBI /2005-06 /164 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 2 / 07.06.00/2005-06 September 17, 2005 Bhadra 26, Saka 1927 Chairmen of All State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Approval for Co-branded Domestic Credit Card Business The issue of permitting Scheduled State Co-operative Banks (SCBs) to take up co-branded domestic credit card business has been examined. It has been decided to allow licensed and/or scheduled SCBs to undertake, without risk participation, co-branded domestic credit card
Sep 09, 2005
IDBI Bank Ltd. excluded from the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934
RBI / 2005-06 / 162 DBOD.Ret.BC.No. 37 /12.06.100/2005-06 September 9, 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934- IDBI Bank Limited We advise that the name of 'IDBI Bank Limited' has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 02, 2005, in terms of notification DBOD.No.BP.BC.-1638/21.04.152/2004-05 dated April 13, 2005 which was publis
RBI / 2005-06 / 162 DBOD.Ret.BC.No. 37 /12.06.100/2005-06 September 9, 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934- IDBI Bank Limited We advise that the name of 'IDBI Bank Limited' has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from April 02, 2005, in terms of notification DBOD.No.BP.BC.-1638/21.04.152/2004-05 dated April 13, 2005 which was publis
Sep 08, 2005
Debt Restructuring Mechanism for SMEs
RBI/2005-06/159 DBOD. BP. BC. No.@@NBSP@@34 / 21.04.132/ 2005-06@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ September 8, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Debt restructuring mechanism for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) - Announcement made by the Union Finance Minister As part of announcement made by the Hon'ble Finance Minister for improving flow of credit to small and medium enterprises, a debt restructuring mechanism for units in SME sector is required t
RBI/2005-06/159 DBOD. BP. BC. No.@@NBSP@@34 / 21.04.132/ 2005-06@@NBSP@@@@NBSP@@ September 8, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Debt restructuring mechanism for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) - Announcement made by the Union Finance Minister As part of announcement made by the Hon'ble Finance Minister for improving flow of credit to small and medium enterprises, a debt restructuring mechanism for units in SME sector is required t
Sep 08, 2005
Liberalised Branch Authorisation Policy
RBI/2005-06/160 DBOD. No.BL.BC.35 / 22.01.001/ 2005-06 September 8, 2005 Bhadra 17,1927 (S) The Chairmen and CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Liberalised Branch Authorisation Policy As you are aware, the opening of new and transfer of existing places of business by the banks is governed by the provisions of section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, while the extant operating instru
RBI/2005-06/160 DBOD. No.BL.BC.35 / 22.01.001/ 2005-06 September 8, 2005 Bhadra 17,1927 (S) The Chairmen and CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Liberalised Branch Authorisation Policy As you are aware, the opening of new and transfer of existing places of business by the banks is governed by the provisions of section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, while the extant operating instru
Sep 06, 2005
Master Circular - Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS 2
RBI/2005- 158 DGBA.GAD.No. H- 852 /42.01.034/2005-06 September 06, 2005 To all Agency Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular – Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS The Online Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) for collection, accounting and reporting of direct taxes was introduced with effect from June 01, 2004 at all designated branches of Agency Banks. Funds settlement based on online data was also introduced with effect from April 01, 2005. With a view to facilitate quick referen
RBI/2005- 158 DGBA.GAD.No. H- 852 /42.01.034/2005-06 September 06, 2005 To all Agency Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular – Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS The Online Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) for collection, accounting and reporting of direct taxes was introduced with effect from June 01, 2004 at all designated branches of Agency Banks. Funds settlement based on online data was also introduced with effect from April 01, 2005. With a view to facilitate quick referen
Sep 06, 2005
Master Circular - Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS 1
RBI/2005- 158 DGBA.GAD.No. H- 852 /42.01.034/2005-06 September 06, 2005 To all Agency Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular – Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS The Online Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) for collection, accounting and reporting of direct taxes was introduced with effect from June 01, 2004 at all designated branches of Agency Banks. Funds settlement based on online data was also introduced with effect from April 01, 2005. With a view to facilitate quick referen
RBI/2005- 158 DGBA.GAD.No. H- 852 /42.01.034/2005-06 September 06, 2005 To all Agency Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular – Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS The Online Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) for collection, accounting and reporting of direct taxes was introduced with effect from June 01, 2004 at all designated branches of Agency Banks. Funds settlement based on online data was also introduced with effect from April 01, 2005. With a view to facilitate quick referen
Sep 06, 2005
Master Circular - Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS 3
RBI/2005- 158 DGBA.GAD.No. H- 852 /42.01.034/2005-06 September 06, 2005 To all Agency Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular – Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS The Online Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) for collection, accounting and reporting of direct taxes was introduced with effect from June 01, 2004 at all designated branches of Agency Banks. Funds settlement based on online data was also introduced with effect from April 01, 2005. With a view to facilitate quick referen
RBI/2005- 158 DGBA.GAD.No. H- 852 /42.01.034/2005-06 September 06, 2005 To all Agency Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular – Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS The Online Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) for collection, accounting and reporting of direct taxes was introduced with effect from June 01, 2004 at all designated branches of Agency Banks. Funds settlement based on online data was also introduced with effect from April 01, 2005. With a view to facilitate quick referen
Sep 06, 2005
Master Circular - Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS 4
RBI/2005- 158 DGBA.GAD.No. H- 852 /42.01.034/2005-06 September 06, 2005 To all Agency Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular – Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS The Online Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) for collection, accounting and reporting of direct taxes was introduced with effect from June 01, 2004 at all designated branches of Agency Banks. Funds settlement based on online data was also introduced with effect from April 01, 2005. With a view to facilitate quick referen
RBI/2005- 158 DGBA.GAD.No. H- 852 /42.01.034/2005-06 September 06, 2005 To all Agency Banks Dear Sir, Master Circular – Collection of Direct Taxes- OLTAS The Online Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) for collection, accounting and reporting of direct taxes was introduced with effect from June 01, 2004 at all designated branches of Agency Banks. Funds settlement based on online data was also introduced with effect from April 01, 2005. With a view to facilitate quick referen
Sep 06, 2005
NBFCs not Accepting/Holding Public Deposits to submit Monthly Returns
RBI/2005-06/157 DNBS (RID) C.C. No. 57/02.05.15/2005-06 September 6, 2005 To All NBFCs not accepting/holding public deposits Dear Sir, Quarterly Return on important financial parameters of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) not accepting/ holding public deposits and having assets size of Rs. 500 crore and above Please refer to our Circular DNBS(PD) C.C.No.45/02.02/2004-05 dated November 13, 2004 advising introduction of a reporting arrangement for Non-Banking Fin
RBI/2005-06/157 DNBS (RID) C.C. No. 57/02.05.15/2005-06 September 6, 2005 To All NBFCs not accepting/holding public deposits Dear Sir, Quarterly Return on important financial parameters of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) not accepting/ holding public deposits and having assets size of Rs. 500 crore and above Please refer to our Circular DNBS(PD) C.C.No.45/02.02/2004-05 dated November 13, 2004 advising introduction of a reporting arrangement for Non-Banking Fin
Sep 05, 2005
Gold (Metal) Loan
RBI/2005-06/155 DBOD.No.IBD.BC. 33 /23.67.001/2005-06 September 5, 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs ) Dear Sir, Gold (Metal) Loan In terms of our circular DBOD.No.IBS.BC/1519/23.67.001/1998-99 dated December 31,1998, nominated banks authorized to import gold were advised that Gold (Metal) loans should be given only to jewellery exporters. Further, in terms of our circular DBOD.No.IBS.3161/23.67.001/1998-99 dated June 25,1999, nominated banks were ad
RBI/2005-06/155 DBOD.No.IBD.BC. 33 /23.67.001/2005-06 September 5, 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs ) Dear Sir, Gold (Metal) Loan In terms of our circular DBOD.No.IBS.BC/1519/23.67.001/1998-99 dated December 31,1998, nominated banks authorized to import gold were advised that Gold (Metal) loans should be given only to jewellery exporters. Further, in terms of our circular DBOD.No.IBS.3161/23.67.001/1998-99 dated June 25,1999, nominated banks were ad
Sep 03, 2005
Guidelines on One-Time Settlement Scheme for SME Accounts
RBI/2005-06/153 RPCD.PLNFS. BC.No.39 / 06.02.31/ 2005-06 September 3, 2005The Chairman/Managing Director All Public Sector BanksDear Sir, Guidelines on One-Time Settlement Scheme for SME Accounts Please refer to Paragraph No. 8 of our circular RPCD. PLNFS.BC. No. 31/06.02.31/2005-06 dated August 19, 2005 and accordingly, a one-time settlement scheme for recovery of NPAs below Rs.10 crore is proposed hereunder which is required to be implemented by all public sector ba
RBI/2005-06/153 RPCD.PLNFS. BC.No.39 / 06.02.31/ 2005-06 September 3, 2005The Chairman/Managing Director All Public Sector BanksDear Sir, Guidelines on One-Time Settlement Scheme for SME Accounts Please refer to Paragraph No. 8 of our circular RPCD. PLNFS.BC. No. 31/06.02.31/2005-06 dated August 19, 2005 and accordingly, a one-time settlement scheme for recovery of NPAs below Rs.10 crore is proposed hereunder which is required to be implemented by all public sector ba
Sep 01, 2005
NDS-OM - Counterparty Confirmation
RBI.No. 151/2005-06 DBOD.FSD.BC.NO.31/24.76.002/2005-06 September 1, 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks & Financial Institutions (as per the list attached) (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir NDS-OM – Counterparty Confirmation The Negotiated Dealing System (NDS) for electronic dealing and reporting of transactions in government securities was introduced in February 2002. Subsequently, on August 1, 2005, RBI introduced the anonymous screen based order matching module on NDS
RBI.No. 151/2005-06 DBOD.FSD.BC.NO.31/24.76.002/2005-06 September 1, 2005 All Scheduled Commercial Banks & Financial Institutions (as per the list attached) (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir NDS-OM – Counterparty Confirmation The Negotiated Dealing System (NDS) for electronic dealing and reporting of transactions in government securities was introduced in February 2002. Subsequently, on August 1, 2005, RBI introduced the anonymous screen based order matching module on NDS
Sep 01, 2005
Pilot Project for Implementation of Cheque Truncation System
RBI/2005-2006/152 Ref DPSS.CO.No. 298 /01.01.18/2005-2006 September 1, 2005 CMDs/CEOs of all scheduled banks Madam/ Sir, Pilot Project for Implementation of Cheque Truncation System (CTS)- in the National Capital Region As you are aware, the Pilot Project for Cheque Truncation in the National Capital Region will go live during the first quarter of 2006. Member banks are advised to get prepared to be in line with the progress of the Project. 2. Banks participating in t
RBI/2005-2006/152 Ref DPSS.CO.No. 298 /01.01.18/2005-2006 September 1, 2005 CMDs/CEOs of all scheduled banks Madam/ Sir, Pilot Project for Implementation of Cheque Truncation System (CTS)- in the National Capital Region As you are aware, the Pilot Project for Cheque Truncation in the National Capital Region will go live during the first quarter of 2006. Member banks are advised to get prepared to be in line with the progress of the Project. 2. Banks participating in t
Aug 31, 2005
LABs - Submission of periodical returns and statements
RBI/2005-06/148 DBOD. No.PSBD. BC. 29/ 16.13.204 / 2005-06 August 31, 2005 All Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Submission of periodical returns and statements Please refer to our letter DBOD.No.PSBS. 889 /16.13.204/2003-04 dated February 25, 2004 on the captioned subject. 2. It is advised that the Local Area Banks may, henceforth, submit returns and statements to the departments/offices of RBI as indicated in the ‘Annexure – A’ and ‘Annexure B’. It is also advised that Rur
RBI/2005-06/148 DBOD. No.PSBD. BC. 29/ 16.13.204 / 2005-06 August 31, 2005 All Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Submission of periodical returns and statements Please refer to our letter DBOD.No.PSBS. 889 /16.13.204/2003-04 dated February 25, 2004 on the captioned subject. 2. It is advised that the Local Area Banks may, henceforth, submit returns and statements to the departments/offices of RBI as indicated in the ‘Annexure – A’ and ‘Annexure B’. It is also advised that Rur
Aug 31, 2005
Line of Credit/Over Draft Facility to CCIL
RBI/ 2005-06/150 DBOD.No.Leg.BC. 30 /09.11.013/2005-06 August 31, 2005 To All Schedule Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Section 20 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Line of Credit / Overdraft facility to Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIL) Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC. 98/09.11.013/2004-05 dated June 24, 2005 exempting from the purview of Section 20 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the line of credit / overdraft facility extende
RBI/ 2005-06/150 DBOD.No.Leg.BC. 30 /09.11.013/2005-06 August 31, 2005 To All Schedule Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Section 20 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Line of Credit / Overdraft facility to Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIL) Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC. 98/09.11.013/2004-05 dated June 24, 2005 exempting from the purview of Section 20 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the line of credit / overdraft facility extende
Aug 26, 2005
PMRY - Manipur -Cut-off Date for Disbursement of Loan Extended
RBI/2005-06/144 RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 37/09.04.01/2005 –2006 August 26, 2005 The Chairman / Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, PMRY – Extension of Cut-Off date for completion of disbursement of loans for the programme year 2004-05 - for the state of Manipur Please refer our circular RBI/2005-06/88/RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.25/09.04.01/2005–2006 dated August 01, 2005. 2. Ministry of Agro & Rural Industries, Government of India has
RBI/2005-06/144 RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 37/09.04.01/2005 –2006 August 26, 2005 The Chairman / Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, PMRY – Extension of Cut-Off date for completion of disbursement of loans for the programme year 2004-05 - for the state of Manipur Please refer our circular RBI/2005-06/88/RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.25/09.04.01/2005–2006 dated August 01, 2005. 2. Ministry of Agro & Rural Industries, Government of India has
Aug 25, 2005
Stepping up Credit to SMEs
RBI/2005-06/140 RPCD.PLNFS. BC.No. 35/ 06.02.31/ 2005-06 August 25, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Private Sector Banks All Foreign Banks All Regional Rural Banks/Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Policy Package for Stepping up Credit to Small and Medium Enterprises --Announcements made by the Union Finance Minister The Hon'ble Finance Minister, Government of India has announced certain measures in the Parliament on August 10, 2005 for step
RBI/2005-06/140 RPCD.PLNFS. BC.No. 35/ 06.02.31/ 2005-06 August 25, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Private Sector Banks All Foreign Banks All Regional Rural Banks/Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Policy Package for Stepping up Credit to Small and Medium Enterprises --Announcements made by the Union Finance Minister The Hon'ble Finance Minister, Government of India has announced certain measures in the Parliament on August 10, 2005 for step
Aug 24, 2005
Master Circular- Exemptions from the provisions of RBI Act, 1934
RBI /2005-2006/139 DNBS.PD. CC.No.56/02.04/2005-06 August 24, 2005 (i) The Secretary, Ministry of Finance & Company Affairs, Department of Company Affairs (ii) The Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (iii) President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (iv) President of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (v) Associations of NBFCs Dear Sir, Master Circular- Exemptions from the provisions of RBI Act, 1934 The Bank has issued not
RBI /2005-2006/139 DNBS.PD. CC.No.56/02.04/2005-06 August 24, 2005 (i) The Secretary, Ministry of Finance & Company Affairs, Department of Company Affairs (ii) The Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (iii) President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (iv) President of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (v) Associations of NBFCs Dear Sir, Master Circular- Exemptions from the provisions of RBI Act, 1934 The Bank has issued not
Aug 23, 2005
RRBs - KYC - Anti-Money Laundering Standards
RBI/2005-06/134 RPCD.No.RRB.BC.33/03.05.33(E)/2005-06 August 23,2005 The Chairmen of All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Know Your Customer Guidelines – Anti-Money Laundering Standards Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.RRB.BC.81/03.05.33(E) /2004-05 dated February 18, 2005 on the above subject. In terms of the above circular, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were advised to formulate a customer acceptance policy and customer identification procedures to be followed while
RBI/2005-06/134 RPCD.No.RRB.BC.33/03.05.33(E)/2005-06 August 23,2005 The Chairmen of All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Know Your Customer Guidelines – Anti-Money Laundering Standards Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.RRB.BC.81/03.05.33(E) /2004-05 dated February 18, 2005 on the above subject. In terms of the above circular, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were advised to formulate a customer acceptance policy and customer identification procedures to be followed while
Aug 23, 2005
SCCBs/DCCBs - KYC - Anti-Money Laundering Standards
RBI/2005-06/133 RPCD.RF.AML.BC.NO.32/07.40.00/2005-06 August 23, 2005 The Chief Executives of All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Know Your Customer Guidelines – Anti-Money Laundering Standards Please refer to our circular RPCD.AML.BC.NO.80/07.40.00/2004-05 dated February 18, 2005 on the above subject. In terms of the above circular, banks were advised to formulate a customer acceptance policy and customer identification procedure to be followe
RBI/2005-06/133 RPCD.RF.AML.BC.NO.32/07.40.00/2005-06 August 23, 2005 The Chief Executives of All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Know Your Customer Guidelines – Anti-Money Laundering Standards Please refer to our circular RPCD.AML.BC.NO.80/07.40.00/2004-05 dated February 18, 2005 on the above subject. In terms of the above circular, banks were advised to formulate a customer acceptance policy and customer identification procedure to be followe
Aug 23, 2005
Credit Flow to SCs/STs
RBI/2005-06/136 RPCD.SP.BC.No.34 /09.09.01/2005-06 August 23, 2005 @@NBSP@@ The Chairman and Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Meeting of Parliamentary Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes held on July 18, 2005 As Banks are aware, Reserve Bank of India monitors closely credit flow to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and detailed instructions in this regard have been issued in the form of M
RBI/2005-06/136 RPCD.SP.BC.No.34 /09.09.01/2005-06 August 23, 2005 @@NBSP@@ The Chairman and Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Meeting of Parliamentary Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes held on July 18, 2005 As Banks are aware, Reserve Bank of India monitors closely credit flow to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and detailed instructions in this regard have been issued in the form of M
Aug 23, 2005
SCBs - KYC - Anti-Money Laundering Standards
RBI/2005-06/135 DBOD.NO.AML.BC.28 /14.01.001/2005-06 August 23, 2005 The Chief Executives of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Know Your Customer Guidelines- Anti-Money Laundering StandardsPlease refer to our circular DBOD.NO.AML.BC.58/14.01.001/2004-05 dated November 29, 2004 on the above subject. In terms of the above circular, banks were advised to formulate a customer acceptance policy and customer identification procedure to be followed whil
RBI/2005-06/135 DBOD.NO.AML.BC.28 /14.01.001/2005-06 August 23, 2005 The Chief Executives of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Know Your Customer Guidelines- Anti-Money Laundering StandardsPlease refer to our circular DBOD.NO.AML.BC.58/14.01.001/2004-05 dated November 29, 2004 on the above subject. In terms of the above circular, banks were advised to formulate a customer acceptance policy and customer identification procedure to be followed whil
Aug 22, 2005
NDS-OM - Counterparty Confirmation
RBI/2005-06/132 IDMD.No. 766/10.26.65A/2005-06 August 22, 2005 All RBI Regulated Entities NDS-OM – Counterparty Confirmation The Negotiated Dealing System (NDS) for electronic dealing and reporting of transactions in government securities was introduced in February 2002. Subsequently, on August 1, 2005, RBI introduced the anonymous screen based order matching module on NDS, called NDS-OM. 2. As per extant guidelines, all government securities transactions have to be p
RBI/2005-06/132 IDMD.No. 766/10.26.65A/2005-06 August 22, 2005 All RBI Regulated Entities NDS-OM – Counterparty Confirmation The Negotiated Dealing System (NDS) for electronic dealing and reporting of transactions in government securities was introduced in February 2002. Subsequently, on August 1, 2005, RBI introduced the anonymous screen based order matching module on NDS, called NDS-OM. 2. As per extant guidelines, all government securities transactions have to be p
Aug 19, 2005
Policy Package for Stepping up Credit to Small and Medium Enterprises --Announcements made by the Union Finance Minister
RBI/2005-06/131 RPCD.PLNFS. BC.No.31/ 06.02.31/ 2005-06 August 19, 2005 The Chairman/Managing Director All Public Sector Banks Dear Sir, Policy Package for Stepping up Credit to Small and Medium Enterprises --Announcements made by the Union Finance Minister The Hon'ble Finance Minister, Government of India has announced certain measures in the Parliament on August 10, 2005 for stepping up credit to small and medium enterprises (copy of the policy package enclosed), wh
RBI/2005-06/131 RPCD.PLNFS. BC.No.31/ 06.02.31/ 2005-06 August 19, 2005 The Chairman/Managing Director All Public Sector Banks Dear Sir, Policy Package for Stepping up Credit to Small and Medium Enterprises --Announcements made by the Union Finance Minister The Hon'ble Finance Minister, Government of India has announced certain measures in the Parliament on August 10, 2005 for stepping up credit to small and medium enterprises (copy of the policy package enclosed), wh
Aug 16, 2005
Facilitating opening of bank accounts for flood affected persons
RBI/2005-06/125 RPCD.RF.AML.BC 30/07.40.00 /2005-06 August 16, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Facilitating opening of bank accounts for flood affected persons Please refer to our circular RPCD.AML.BC.No. 80/07.40.00/2004-05 dated February 18, 2004 on Know Your Customer Guidelines – Anti-Money Laundering standards. In terms of the above circular, banks were advised to formulate a customer acceptance policy and customer identification p
RBI/2005-06/125 RPCD.RF.AML.BC 30/07.40.00 /2005-06 August 16, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Facilitating opening of bank accounts for flood affected persons Please refer to our circular RPCD.AML.BC.No. 80/07.40.00/2004-05 dated February 18, 2004 on Know Your Customer Guidelines – Anti-Money Laundering standards. In terms of the above circular, banks were advised to formulate a customer acceptance policy and customer identification p
Aug 12, 2005
Formation of new districts in Haryana - Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility
RBI/2005-06/119 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No.28/02.08.01/2005-06 August 12, 2005 The Chairman All Lead Banks Dear Sir, Formation of new districts in Haryana – Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility The Government of Haryana vide their notification dated April 4, 2005, have advised about the formation of new district viz. Mewat by carving out certain areas from Gurgaon and Faridabad districts with effect from April 4, 2005. 2. It has been decided to assign the Lead Bank responsib
RBI/2005-06/119 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No.28/02.08.01/2005-06 August 12, 2005 The Chairman All Lead Banks Dear Sir, Formation of new districts in Haryana – Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility The Government of Haryana vide their notification dated April 4, 2005, have advised about the formation of new district viz. Mewat by carving out certain areas from Gurgaon and Faridabad districts with effect from April 4, 2005. 2. It has been decided to assign the Lead Bank responsib
Aug 10, 2005
Indian banknotes with additional/new security features
RBI/2005-06/107 DCM (Plg.) No. G 7 /10.01.00/2005-06 August 10, 2005 The Chairman/MD/CMD/CEO Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Foreign Banks. Madam/Dear Sir, Indian banknotes with additional/new security features Please refer to our letter RBI/2004-05/458: DCM (Plg) No. G.40/10.01.00/2004-05 dated May 07, 2005, forwarding list of additional/new security features to be incorporated in Indian banknotes and the discussion held in the meeting of the Chairman &
RBI/2005-06/107 DCM (Plg.) No. G 7 /10.01.00/2005-06 August 10, 2005 The Chairman/MD/CMD/CEO Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Foreign Banks. Madam/Dear Sir, Indian banknotes with additional/new security features Please refer to our letter RBI/2004-05/458: DCM (Plg) No. G.40/10.01.00/2004-05 dated May 07, 2005, forwarding list of additional/new security features to be incorporated in Indian banknotes and the discussion held in the meeting of the Chairman &
Aug 08, 2005
PMRY - Extension of Cut-Off date for completion of disbursement of loans for the programme year 2004-05 - for the state of ASSAM
RBI/2005-06/99 RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 27/09.04.01/2005–2006 August 08, 2005 The Chairman/Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, PMRY – Extension of Cut-Off date for completion of disbursement of loans for the programme year 2004-05 - for the state of ASSAM Please refer our circular RBI/2005-06/88/RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.25/09.04.01/2005 –2006 dated August 01, 2005. 2. In view of the difficulties experienced by implementing bank branches
RBI/2005-06/99 RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 27/09.04.01/2005–2006 August 08, 2005 The Chairman/Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, PMRY – Extension of Cut-Off date for completion of disbursement of loans for the programme year 2004-05 - for the state of ASSAM Please refer our circular RBI/2005-06/88/RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.25/09.04.01/2005 –2006 dated August 01, 2005. 2. In view of the difficulties experienced by implementing bank branches
Aug 06, 2005
Tax Counterfoil for Cash Payments/ Debit to A/c. with the designated branch
RBI/2005-06/97 Ref. DGBA.GAD. No.H. 488 /42.01.034 /2005-06 August 6, 2005The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Tax Counterfoil for Cash Payments/ Debit to A/c. with the designated branch As you are aware, under Online Tax Accounting System (OLTAS), banks are required to deliver taxpayers’ counterfoil across the counter in case of cash payments or where amount is collected by transfer entry in the
RBI/2005-06/97 Ref. DGBA.GAD. No.H. 488 /42.01.034 /2005-06 August 6, 2005The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Tax Counterfoil for Cash Payments/ Debit to A/c. with the designated branch As you are aware, under Online Tax Accounting System (OLTAS), banks are required to deliver taxpayers’ counterfoil across the counter in case of cash payments or where amount is collected by transfer entry in the
Aug 06, 2005
OLTAS- Software Validations at Banks
RBI/2005-06/98 DGBA. GAD. No. H- 492 /42.01.034/ 2005-06 August 6, 2005 The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, OLTAS- Software Validations at Banks As you are aware, validation of software of banks is essential for ensuring quality of data transmitted by banks to TIN and CAS, RBI, Nagpur under OLTAS. One of the reasons for errors in the data reported has been attributed to non-validation of the soft
RBI/2005-06/98 DGBA. GAD. No. H- 492 /42.01.034/ 2005-06 August 6, 2005 The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, OLTAS- Software Validations at Banks As you are aware, validation of software of banks is essential for ensuring quality of data transmitted by banks to TIN and CAS, RBI, Nagpur under OLTAS. One of the reasons for errors in the data reported has been attributed to non-validation of the soft
Aug 05, 2005
Submission of Annual Information Return relating to issue of Bonds for Rs. 5 lakh or more under Section 285 BA of Income Tax Act, 1961
RBI/2005-06/96 Ref.No.DGBA.CDD.13.01.299 / H - 739 -768 / 2005-06 August 5, 2005 Shravana 14, 1927 (S) The Chairman/ Managing Director State Bank of India/Associate Banks/ 17 Nationalised Banks/ UTI Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd., IDBI Bank Ltd./ Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. Dear Sir, Submission of Annual Information Return relating to issue of Bonds for Rs. 5 lakh or more under Section 285 BA of Income Tax Act, 1961 You have been authorized to
RBI/2005-06/96 Ref.No.DGBA.CDD.13.01.299 / H - 739 -768 / 2005-06 August 5, 2005 Shravana 14, 1927 (S) The Chairman/ Managing Director State Bank of India/Associate Banks/ 17 Nationalised Banks/ UTI Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd., IDBI Bank Ltd./ Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. Dear Sir, Submission of Annual Information Return relating to issue of Bonds for Rs. 5 lakh or more under Section 285 BA of Income Tax Act, 1961 You have been authorized to
Aug 04, 2005
Investment portfolio of banks- non-SLR investments
RBI/2005-06/95 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.26/07.02.03/2005-06 August 4, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Investment portfolio of banks- non-SLR investments Please refer to our circulars RPCD.No.BC. 46/07.02.03-94/95 dated October 6, 1994, RPCD.RF.BC.No 62/07.02.03/2002-03 dated January 20, 2003 and RPCD.CO.RF.BC 65/07.02.03/2003-04 dated February 23, 2004 on the above subject. 2. As per the extant instructions, banks are allowed to invest in non-SLR
RBI/2005-06/95 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.26/07.02.03/2005-06 August 4, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Investment portfolio of banks- non-SLR investments Please refer to our circulars RPCD.No.BC. 46/07.02.03-94/95 dated October 6, 1994, RPCD.RF.BC.No 62/07.02.03/2002-03 dated January 20, 2003 and RPCD.CO.RF.BC 65/07.02.03/2003-04 dated February 23, 2004 on the above subject. 2. As per the extant instructions, banks are allowed to invest in non-SLR
Aug 03, 2005
Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Branch Expansion strategy of banks
RBI/2005-06/93 DBOD. No.BL.BC.24 / 22.01.001 /2005-06 August 3, 2005 Shravana 12, 1927 (Saka) Chief Executives All Indian scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Branch Expansion strategy of banks As you are aware, banks are submitting applications to us for opening of branches / offices at any time during the year. It has been decided to change this procedure and banks are required to make applica
RBI/2005-06/93 DBOD. No.BL.BC.24 / 22.01.001 /2005-06 August 3, 2005 Shravana 12, 1927 (Saka) Chief Executives All Indian scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam, Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Branch Expansion strategy of banks As you are aware, banks are submitting applications to us for opening of branches / offices at any time during the year. It has been decided to change this procedure and banks are required to make applica
Aug 02, 2005
Shortages in currency chests - Strengthening of internal control systems in banks maintaining currency chests
RBI/2005-06/91 DCM(CC)No G-8 /03.28.01/2005-06. August 02, 2005 The Chairman & Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer (All banks having currency chests) Dear Sir, Shortages in currency chests - Strengthening of internal control systems in banks maintaining currency chests. Please refer to our circular DCM(CC)No.485/03.30.02/2003-04 dated October 23, 2003. We observe from the records that the shortages in the remittances sent by currency chests of various banks
RBI/2005-06/91 DCM(CC)No G-8 /03.28.01/2005-06. August 02, 2005 The Chairman & Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer (All banks having currency chests) Dear Sir, Shortages in currency chests - Strengthening of internal control systems in banks maintaining currency chests. Please refer to our circular DCM(CC)No.485/03.30.02/2003-04 dated October 23, 2003. We observe from the records that the shortages in the remittances sent by currency chests of various banks
Aug 02, 2005
Facilitating opening of bank accounts for flood affected persons
RBI/2005-06/89 Ref.DBOD.No.AML.BC. 23 /14.01.064 /2005-06 August 2, 2005To The Chief Executives of Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural BanksDear Sirs Facilitating opening of bank accounts for flood affected persons Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.AML.BC.58/14.01.001/2004-05 dated November 29, 2004 on Know Your Customer Guidelines – Anti-Money Laundering standards. In terms of the above circular, banks were advised to formulate a customer acceptanc
RBI/2005-06/89 Ref.DBOD.No.AML.BC. 23 /14.01.064 /2005-06 August 2, 2005To The Chief Executives of Scheduled Commercial Banks including Regional Rural BanksDear Sirs Facilitating opening of bank accounts for flood affected persons Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.AML.BC.58/14.01.001/2004-05 dated November 29, 2004 on Know Your Customer Guidelines – Anti-Money Laundering standards. In terms of the above circular, banks were advised to formulate a customer acceptanc
Aug 01, 2005
PMRY - Cut-off date extended
RBI/2005-06/88 RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.25/09.04.01/ 2005 –2006 August 01, 2005 The Chairman / Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, PMRY - Cut-Off date for lapsing of sanctions and completion of disbursement of loans in the cases sanctioned during 2004-05 Please refer to para 2 of our circular RBI / 2004-05/469/ RPCD.PLNFS .BC .No. 100 /09.04.01/ 2004 –2005 dated May 16, 2005. 2. The Ministry of A & RI, Govt. of India has sinc
RBI/2005-06/88 RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.25/09.04.01/ 2005 –2006 August 01, 2005 The Chairman / Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, PMRY - Cut-Off date for lapsing of sanctions and completion of disbursement of loans in the cases sanctioned during 2004-05 Please refer to para 2 of our circular RBI / 2004-05/469/ RPCD.PLNFS .BC .No. 100 /09.04.01/ 2004 –2005 dated May 16, 2005. 2. The Ministry of A & RI, Govt. of India has sinc
Jul 30, 2005
Submission of Information on Banking Cash Transaction Tax
RBI /2005-06/85 DGBA. GAD. No. H- 414 /42.01.001/ 2005-06 July 30, 2005 The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Obligation of Schedule Banks to furnish information on Banking Cash Transaction Tax (BCTT)- We forward herewith a copy of letter F. No. Addl. DIT (inv.) (HQ) /BCTT/2005-06 dated July 27, 2005 received from the Directorate General of Income Tax (investigation), Delhi on the captioned subject
RBI /2005-06/85 DGBA. GAD. No. H- 414 /42.01.001/ 2005-06 July 30, 2005 The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Obligation of Schedule Banks to furnish information on Banking Cash Transaction Tax (BCTT)- We forward herewith a copy of letter F. No. Addl. DIT (inv.) (HQ) /BCTT/2005-06 dated July 27, 2005 received from the Directorate General of Income Tax (investigation), Delhi on the captioned subject
Jul 30, 2005
OLTAS - Errors in Data Entry
RBI/2005-06/86 DGBA. GAD. No. H-412 /42.01.034/ 2005-06 July 30, 2005 The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Data Entry Errors – OLTAS It has been reported by Directorate of Income Tax (systems) that there are still a large number of data entry errors in respect of the following two fields, while reporting data under On Line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS): i. Assessment year ii. Minor Head 2. In this
RBI/2005-06/86 DGBA. GAD. No. H-412 /42.01.034/ 2005-06 July 30, 2005 The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Data Entry Errors – OLTAS It has been reported by Directorate of Income Tax (systems) that there are still a large number of data entry errors in respect of the following two fields, while reporting data under On Line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS): i. Assessment year ii. Minor Head 2. In this
Jul 29, 2005
Guidelines for relief measures by banks in areas affected by unprecedented rains and floods in Maharashtra
RBI/2005-06/82 RPCD. PLFS. BC. No. 23/05.04.02/ 2005-06 July 29, 2005 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks Dear Sir, Guidelines for relief measures by banks in areas affected by unprecedented rains and floods in Maharashtra As you are aware, the State of Maharashtra has been affected by unprecedented rains and floods, resulting in heavy damage to life and property. The convenor bank of the State Level Bankers’ Committee
RBI/2005-06/82 RPCD. PLFS. BC. No. 23/05.04.02/ 2005-06 July 29, 2005 The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks Dear Sir, Guidelines for relief measures by banks in areas affected by unprecedented rains and floods in Maharashtra As you are aware, the State of Maharashtra has been affected by unprecedented rains and floods, resulting in heavy damage to life and property. The convenor bank of the State Level Bankers’ Committee
Jul 26, 2005
OLTAS- File Segregation Utility developed by Tax Information Network (TIN)
RBI/2005/81 DGBA.GAD.No.382/42.01.034 /2005-2006 July 26, 2005 The Chairman & Managing Director / Managing Director All Agency Banks Dear Sir, OLTAS- File Segregation Utility developed by Tax Information Network (TIN) Requests have been received from some banks that Tax Information Network (TIN) should not reject the entire file of OLTAS data received from a bank's Link Cell because of a few erroneous records. The banks have desired that TIN should accept the reco
RBI/2005/81 DGBA.GAD.No.382/42.01.034 /2005-2006 July 26, 2005 The Chairman & Managing Director / Managing Director All Agency Banks Dear Sir, OLTAS- File Segregation Utility developed by Tax Information Network (TIN) Requests have been received from some banks that Tax Information Network (TIN) should not reject the entire file of OLTAS data received from a bank's Link Cell because of a few erroneous records. The banks have desired that TIN should accept the reco
Jul 26, 2005
Prudential norms on capital adequacy - Risk weight on commercial real estate exposures
RBI No. 2005-06/ 78 DBOD. BP.BC. 20 / 21.01.002/ 2005-06 July 26, 2005 All Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Prudential norms on capital adequacy – Risk weight on commercial real estate exposures Please refer to our circular No. DBDO.BP.BC.61/21.01.002/2004-05 dated December 23, 2004 in terms of which the risk weights for banks’ exposure on (i) housing loans, which are fully secured by mortgage of residential properties, extended to individuals by banks and (ii) investments
RBI No. 2005-06/ 78 DBOD. BP.BC. 20 / 21.01.002/ 2005-06 July 26, 2005 All Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Prudential norms on capital adequacy – Risk weight on commercial real estate exposures Please refer to our circular No. DBDO.BP.BC.61/21.01.002/2004-05 dated December 23, 2004 in terms of which the risk weights for banks’ exposure on (i) housing loans, which are fully secured by mortgage of residential properties, extended to individuals by banks and (ii) investments
Jul 26, 2005
FCNR (B) Deposit Scheme
RBI No. 2005-06/ 80 DBOD. Dir.BC. 22 / 13.03.00/ 2005-06 July 26, 2005 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, FCNR (B) Deposit Scheme Please refer to our Master Circular relating to deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts DBOD.No.Dir.6/13.03.00/2005-06 dated July 1, 2005. 2. On a review of the recommendations made by the Technical Committee on Forex markets and feed back received so far, it has been decided as follows: (a) to allow banks to accept FCNR (B) deposits
RBI No. 2005-06/ 80 DBOD. Dir.BC. 22 / 13.03.00/ 2005-06 July 26, 2005 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, FCNR (B) Deposit Scheme Please refer to our Master Circular relating to deposits held in FCNR(B) Accounts DBOD.No.Dir.6/13.03.00/2005-06 dated July 1, 2005. 2. On a review of the recommendations made by the Technical Committee on Forex markets and feed back received so far, it has been decided as follows: (a) to allow banks to accept FCNR (B) deposits
Jul 26, 2005
Risk weight for Capital Market Exposure
RBI/2005-06/ 79 DBOD.No.BP.BC 21 ./ 21.01.002/2005-06 July 26, 2005 All commercial banks Dear Sir, Risk weight for Capital Market Exposure Please refer to our master circular DBOD.No.BP.BC 13/21.01.0002/2005-06 dated July 4, 2005 in terms of which the risk weight for credit risk on capital market exposures is 100 percent. Bank's capital market exposure covers the following a. direct investment by a bank in equity shares, convertible bonds and debentures and units of e
RBI/2005-06/ 79 DBOD.No.BP.BC 21 ./ 21.01.002/2005-06 July 26, 2005 All commercial banks Dear Sir, Risk weight for Capital Market Exposure Please refer to our master circular DBOD.No.BP.BC 13/21.01.0002/2005-06 dated July 4, 2005 in terms of which the risk weight for credit risk on capital market exposures is 100 percent. Bank's capital market exposure covers the following a. direct investment by a bank in equity shares, convertible bonds and debentures and units of e
Jul 25, 2005
Conduct of Government Business - Agency Commission - Revision of Rates
RBI/2005-06/77 DGBA.GAD.No. 379 /31.12.010(C)/2005-06 July 25, 2005 The Chairman and Managing Director / Managing Director State Bank of India and its Associates/ All Nationalised Banks / HDFC Bank Ltd. / ICICI Bank Ltd./ UTI Bank Ltd./ IDBI Ltd./ Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Conduct of Government Business – Agency Commission – Revision of Rates As you are aware, the agency banks are at present being paid a commission of 11.80 paise per Rs.100/- of Governme
RBI/2005-06/77 DGBA.GAD.No. 379 /31.12.010(C)/2005-06 July 25, 2005 The Chairman and Managing Director / Managing Director State Bank of India and its Associates/ All Nationalised Banks / HDFC Bank Ltd. / ICICI Bank Ltd./ UTI Bank Ltd./ IDBI Ltd./ Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Conduct of Government Business – Agency Commission – Revision of Rates As you are aware, the agency banks are at present being paid a commission of 11.80 paise per Rs.100/- of Governme
Jul 22, 2005
Calendar of reviews - Matters to be placed before Board of Directors, Management Committee and Audit Committee
RBI/2005-06/72 DBOD.No.PSBD.BC. 19/16.13.100/2005-06 July 22, 2005 The Chief Executives of all Private Sector Banks Dear Sir, Calendar of reviews – Matters to be placed before Board of Directors, Management Committee and Audit Committee Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.96/21.03.038/2004-05 dated June 10, 2005 (copy enclosed), addressed by us to the Chairmen of public sector banks indicating a revised list of reviews to be placed before the Board of Directors
RBI/2005-06/72 DBOD.No.PSBD.BC. 19/16.13.100/2005-06 July 22, 2005 The Chief Executives of all Private Sector Banks Dear Sir, Calendar of reviews – Matters to be placed before Board of Directors, Management Committee and Audit Committee Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.96/21.03.038/2004-05 dated June 10, 2005 (copy enclosed), addressed by us to the Chairmen of public sector banks indicating a revised list of reviews to be placed before the Board of Directors
Jul 20, 2005
Transactions in Government Securities
RBI/2005-06/ 73 IDMD.PDRS. 337 /10.02.01/2005-06 July 20, 2005 All RBI Regulated Entities Dear Sir Transactions in Government Securities In terms of extant guidelines on securities transactions, no sale transaction should be put through without actually holding the security in the investment account at the time of sale. However, the guidelines were relaxed to the extent that sale of Government securities, allotted in the primary auction, were allowed subject to certai
RBI/2005-06/ 73 IDMD.PDRS. 337 /10.02.01/2005-06 July 20, 2005 All RBI Regulated Entities Dear Sir Transactions in Government Securities In terms of extant guidelines on securities transactions, no sale transaction should be put through without actually holding the security in the investment account at the time of sale. However, the guidelines were relaxed to the extent that sale of Government securities, allotted in the primary auction, were allowed subject to certai
Jul 20, 2005
Internet Banking in India - Guidelines
RBI/2005-06/71 DBOD No. Comp.BC.14/07.03.29/2005-06 July 20, 2005All Scheduled Commercial BanksDear Sir Internet Banking in India – Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD No.Comp.BC.130/07.03.23/2000-01 dated June 14, 2001 in terms of which banks were advised to seek prior approval of Reserve Bank of India before offering transactional services on the Internet. The position has since been reviewed and banks are advised that while the offering of Internet Banking
RBI/2005-06/71 DBOD No. Comp.BC.14/07.03.29/2005-06 July 20, 2005All Scheduled Commercial BanksDear Sir Internet Banking in India – Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD No.Comp.BC.130/07.03.23/2000-01 dated June 14, 2001 in terms of which banks were advised to seek prior approval of Reserve Bank of India before offering transactional services on the Internet. The position has since been reviewed and banks are advised that while the offering of Internet Banking
Jul 19, 2005
RRBs - Procedure for Settlement of Claims relating to Deceased Depositors Simplified
RBI/2005-06/69 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.22 /03.05.33/2005-06 July 19, 2005 To The Chief Executive Officer All RRBs Dear Sir, Settlement of claims in respect of deceased depositors – Simplification of Procedure Pursuant to the announcement in the Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy of the RBI on November 3, 2003, the Committee on Procedure and Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS) was constituted by the RBI with a view to improving the quality of public services to the
RBI/2005-06/69 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.22 /03.05.33/2005-06 July 19, 2005 To The Chief Executive Officer All RRBs Dear Sir, Settlement of claims in respect of deceased depositors – Simplification of Procedure Pursuant to the announcement in the Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy of the RBI on November 3, 2003, the Committee on Procedure and Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS) was constituted by the RBI with a view to improving the quality of public services to the
Jul 18, 2005
New Major Head for Accounting "Securities Transaction Tax"
RBI/2005/68 DGBA. GAD. No. H- 297 /42.01.001/ 2005-06 July 18, 2005 The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, New Major Head for Accounting 'Securities Transaction Tax' Please refer to our circular RBI/2004/281, DGBA.GAD.No.H-1793-1826/ 42.01.001/ 2004-05 dated November 20, 2004 on the above subject. 2. In this connection, we advise that the Office of the Controller General of Accounts has issued corre
RBI/2005/68 DGBA. GAD. No. H- 297 /42.01.001/ 2005-06 July 18, 2005 The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, New Major Head for Accounting 'Securities Transaction Tax' Please refer to our circular RBI/2004/281, DGBA.GAD.No.H-1793-1826/ 42.01.001/ 2004-05 dated November 20, 2004 on the above subject. 2. In this connection, we advise that the Office of the Controller General of Accounts has issued corre
Jul 18, 2005
Non-acceptance of Fringe Benefit Tax by bank branches- corrigendum
RBI/2005/67 DGBA.GAD.No.H-288 /42.01.034/ 2005-06 July 18, 2005 The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Non-acceptance of Fringe Benefit Tax by bank branches- corrigendum Please refer to our circular RBI/2005 /62 (DGBA.GAD.No.H-230/42.01.034 /2005-06) dated July 14, 2005 on the above subject. 2. The circular No. quoted in the first line of the above circular as RBI/2005/42, DGBA.GAD. No. H-76/42.01.0
RBI/2005/67 DGBA.GAD.No.H-288 /42.01.034/ 2005-06 July 18, 2005 The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Non-acceptance of Fringe Benefit Tax by bank branches- corrigendum Please refer to our circular RBI/2005 /62 (DGBA.GAD.No.H-230/42.01.034 /2005-06) dated July 14, 2005 on the above subject. 2. The circular No. quoted in the first line of the above circular as RBI/2005/42, DGBA.GAD. No. H-76/42.01.0
Jul 15, 2005
Valuation of investment in SLR/Approved Securities by Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RBI/2005-06/64 RPCD.RRB.BC.No.20/03.05.34/2005-06 July 15, 2005 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Valuation of investment in SLR/Approved Securities by Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Please refer to our circular RPCD.RRB.BCNo.83//03.05.34/2003-04 dated May 20, 2004 on the above subject. 2. The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided that the exemption granted to RRBs up to the financial year 2004-05 from 'mark to market' norms i
RBI/2005-06/64 RPCD.RRB.BC.No.20/03.05.34/2005-06 July 15, 2005 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Valuation of investment in SLR/Approved Securities by Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Please refer to our circular RPCD.RRB.BCNo.83//03.05.34/2003-04 dated May 20, 2004 on the above subject. 2. The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided that the exemption granted to RRBs up to the financial year 2004-05 from 'mark to market' norms i
Jul 14, 2005
Non-acceptance of Fringe Benefit Tax by bank branches
RBI/2005-06/62 DGBA.GAD.No.H-230 /42.01.034/ 2005-06 July 14, 2005 The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Non-acceptance of Fringe Benefit Tax by bank branches Please refer to paragraph two of our circular RBI/ 2005/ 42, DGBA. GAD. No. H-76/ 42.01.001/2005-06 dated July 4, 2005 regarding Finance Act 2005- Changes in Major Head and Challans-OLTAS. 2. It has been brought to our notice by CBDT authorit
RBI/2005-06/62 DGBA.GAD.No.H-230 /42.01.034/ 2005-06 July 14, 2005 The Chairman/Chairman and Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, Non-acceptance of Fringe Benefit Tax by bank branches Please refer to paragraph two of our circular RBI/ 2005/ 42, DGBA. GAD. No. H-76/ 42.01.001/2005-06 dated July 4, 2005 regarding Finance Act 2005- Changes in Major Head and Challans-OLTAS. 2. It has been brought to our notice by CBDT authorit
Jul 14, 2005
Target under PMRY for the year 2005-2006 - Revision there of
RBI/2005-06/58 RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 18 /09.04.01/ 2005 –2006 July 14, 2005 The Chairman / Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Target under PMRY for the year 2005-2006 – Revision there of Please refer to our circular RBI/2004-05/ 427 / RPCD.PLNFS. BC .No. 95 /09.04.01 / 2004 –2005 dated April 20, 2005 on the captioned subject. The Ministry of agro & rural Industries has since decided to enhance / reduce target allocated t
RBI/2005-06/58 RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 18 /09.04.01/ 2005 –2006 July 14, 2005 The Chairman / Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Target under PMRY for the year 2005-2006 – Revision there of Please refer to our circular RBI/2004-05/ 427 / RPCD.PLNFS. BC .No. 95 /09.04.01 / 2004 –2005 dated April 20, 2005 on the captioned subject. The Ministry of agro & rural Industries has since decided to enhance / reduce target allocated t
Jul 13, 2005
Government Securities Transactions - T+1 Settlement
RBI/2005-06/56 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.15/07.02.03/2005-06 July 13, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam Government Securities Transactions – T+1 Settlement In the Annual Policy Statement for the Year 2005-06, announced on April 28, 2005 (extract of para 74 enclosed), it was proposed that the settlement system for transactions in government securities would be standardised to T+1 basis. 2. Accordingly, a standardised settlement on T+1 basis of a
RBI/2005-06/56 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.15/07.02.03/2005-06 July 13, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam Government Securities Transactions – T+1 Settlement In the Annual Policy Statement for the Year 2005-06, announced on April 28, 2005 (extract of para 74 enclosed), it was proposed that the settlement system for transactions in government securities would be standardised to T+1 basis. 2. Accordingly, a standardised settlement on T+1 basis of a
Jul 13, 2005
Sale of Securities allotted in Primary Issues
RBI/2005-06/57 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.16/07.02.03/2005-06 July 13, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir Sale of Securities allotted in Primary Issues As per the extant instructions, the sale contract in respect of securities allotted to successful bidders in primary issues on the day of allotment, can be entered into, inter-alia, only between entities having SGL Account and settled under the Reserve Bank’s DVP system. 2. It was proposed in the Annual
RBI/2005-06/57 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.16/07.02.03/2005-06 July 13, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir Sale of Securities allotted in Primary Issues As per the extant instructions, the sale contract in respect of securities allotted to successful bidders in primary issues on the day of allotment, can be entered into, inter-alia, only between entities having SGL Account and settled under the Reserve Bank’s DVP system. 2. It was proposed in the Annual
Jul 13, 2005
Investment portfolio of State and District Central Co-operative Banks (SCBs/DCCBs)- Classification and valuation of investments
RBI/2005-06/55 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.14/07.02.03/2005-06 July 13, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Investment portfolio of State and District Central Co-operative Banks (SCBs/DCCBs)- Classification and valuation of investments Please refer to our circular RPCD. No. RF . BC 17/A.4-92/93 dated September 4, 1992. 2. As per extant instructions, banks are allowed to shift their investments in SLR Securities from ‘current’ category to ‘permanent’ cat
RBI/2005-06/55 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.14/07.02.03/2005-06 July 13, 2005 All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Investment portfolio of State and District Central Co-operative Banks (SCBs/DCCBs)- Classification and valuation of investments Please refer to our circular RPCD. No. RF . BC 17/A.4-92/93 dated September 4, 1992. 2. As per extant instructions, banks are allowed to shift their investments in SLR Securities from ‘current’ category to ‘permanent’ cat
Jul 13, 2005
Guidelines on purchase/sale of Non Performing Assets
RBI/2005-06/54 DBOD.NO.BP. BC. 16 / 21.04.048/ 2005-06 13 July 2005 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions All Non Banking Financial Companies (including RNBCs) Dear Sir, Guidelines on purchase/sale of Non Performing Assets In order to increase the options available to banks for resolving their non performing assets and to develop a healthy secondary market for non-performing assets, where securitisation companies and
RBI/2005-06/54 DBOD.NO.BP. BC. 16 / 21.04.048/ 2005-06 13 July 2005 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions All Non Banking Financial Companies (including RNBCs) Dear Sir, Guidelines on purchase/sale of Non Performing Assets In order to increase the options available to banks for resolving their non performing assets and to develop a healthy secondary market for non-performing assets, where securitisation companies and
Jul 12, 2005
Settlement of claims in respect of deceased depositors - Simplification of Procedure
RBI/2005-06/48 RPCD.CO.RF. BC.No.12/07.38.01/2005-06 July 12, 2005 The Chairmen/CEOs All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir,Settlement of claims in respect of deceased depositors – Simplification of ProcedurePursuant to the announcement in the Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy of the RBI on November 3, 2003, the Committee on Procedure and Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS) was constituted by the RBI with a view to improving the qualit
RBI/2005-06/48 RPCD.CO.RF. BC.No.12/07.38.01/2005-06 July 12, 2005 The Chairmen/CEOs All State and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir,Settlement of claims in respect of deceased depositors – Simplification of ProcedurePursuant to the announcement in the Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy of the RBI on November 3, 2003, the Committee on Procedure and Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS) was constituted by the RBI with a view to improving the qualit
Jul 06, 2005
Lead Bank Scheme - Participation of Member of Parliaments (MPs)/ Public Representatives in District Level Review Committee (DLRC) Meetings
RBI/2005-06/45 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 11 /02.01.01/2005-06 July 6, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director, (All Lead Banks) Dear Sir, Lead Bank Scheme - Participation of Member of Parliaments (MPs)/ Public Representatives in District Level Review Committee (DLRC) Meetings Kindly refer to circular letter No.RPCD.LBS.BC.No.85/ 02.01.01/2000-01 dated May 9, 2001 advising all lead banks to fix the dates of DLRC meetings with due regard to MP's convenience. We had also advised t
RBI/2005-06/45 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 11 /02.01.01/2005-06 July 6, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director, (All Lead Banks) Dear Sir, Lead Bank Scheme - Participation of Member of Parliaments (MPs)/ Public Representatives in District Level Review Committee (DLRC) Meetings Kindly refer to circular letter No.RPCD.LBS.BC.No.85/ 02.01.01/2000-01 dated May 9, 2001 advising all lead banks to fix the dates of DLRC meetings with due regard to MP's convenience. We had also advised t
Jul 05, 2005
Insurance Scheme for KCC Holders
RBI/2005-06/42 RPCD.PLFS.BC.No.8 /05.05.09(PAIS)/2005-06 July 5, 2005 The Chairman & Managing Director/CEO All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS) for KCC holders Please refer to our circular RPCD.PLFS.BC.No 24 / 05.05.09/2004-05 dated August 28, 2004, advising that General Insurers' (Public Sector) Association of India (GIPSA) had, as an interim measure, agreed to renew the Master Policy for a period of
RBI/2005-06/42 RPCD.PLFS.BC.No.8 /05.05.09(PAIS)/2005-06 July 5, 2005 The Chairman & Managing Director/CEO All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS) for KCC holders Please refer to our circular RPCD.PLFS.BC.No 24 / 05.05.09/2004-05 dated August 28, 2004, advising that General Insurers' (Public Sector) Association of India (GIPSA) had, as an interim measure, agreed to renew the Master Policy for a period of
Jul 04, 2005
Finance Act 2005- Changes in Major Head and Challans - OLTAS
RBI/2005-06/39DGBA.GAD.No.H-42 /42.01.034/2005-06 July 4, 2005 The Chairman & Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd Dear Sir, Finance Act 2005- Changes in Major Head and Challans - OLTAS As you are aware, the Finance Act 2005 has introduced two new taxes i.e. Fringe Benefit Tax and Banking Cash Transactions Tax. Consequently, certain changes /rationalization have been made to Major Heads and Sub-Minor Head of Accounts by Income
RBI/2005-06/39DGBA.GAD.No.H-42 /42.01.034/2005-06 July 4, 2005 The Chairman & Managing Director All Agency Banks including Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd Dear Sir, Finance Act 2005- Changes in Major Head and Challans - OLTAS As you are aware, the Finance Act 2005 has introduced two new taxes i.e. Fringe Benefit Tax and Banking Cash Transactions Tax. Consequently, certain changes /rationalization have been made to Major Heads and Sub-Minor Head of Accounts by Income
Jul 01, 2005
Priority Sector Lending - Investment by banks in venture capital
RBI/2005-06/27 RPCD. No. Plan. BC. 5 / 04.09.01/ 2005-06 July 1, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending – Investment by banks in venture capital Please refer to our Master Circular on Lending to Priority Sector dated July 20, 2004 in terms of which investments made by the scheduled commercial banks in venture capital are reckoned under priority sector lending, provi
RBI/2005-06/27 RPCD. No. Plan. BC. 5 / 04.09.01/ 2005-06 July 1, 2005 The Chairman/ Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All scheduled commercial banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending – Investment by banks in venture capital Please refer to our Master Circular on Lending to Priority Sector dated July 20, 2004 in terms of which investments made by the scheduled commercial banks in venture capital are reckoned under priority sector lending, provi
Jun 29, 2005
Exposure to Real Estate Sector
Ref. RBI/2004-05/ 503 DBS.CO.PP.BC 21 /11.01.005/2004-05 June 29, 2005 The Chief Executives All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Exposure to Real Estate Sector The position relating to risk management, reporting requirements and balance sheet disclosures in respect of real estate exposure of banks has been reviewed and the following instructions are being issued for the guidance of banks. 1. Risk Management System In view of the growing need for p
Ref. RBI/2004-05/ 503 DBS.CO.PP.BC 21 /11.01.005/2004-05 June 29, 2005 The Chief Executives All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Exposure to Real Estate Sector The position relating to risk management, reporting requirements and balance sheet disclosures in respect of real estate exposure of banks has been reviewed and the following instructions are being issued for the guidance of banks. 1. Risk Management System In view of the growing need for p
Jun 25, 2005
Section 20 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Line of credit / overdraft facility to National Securities Clearing Corporation Ltd. (NSCCL)
RBI//2004-05/501 DBOD.No.Leg.BC.98/09.11.013/2004-05 June 24, 2005 To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Section 20 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Line of credit / overdraft facility to National Securities Clearing Corporation Ltd. (NSCCL) Please refer to Para 1.2.4 of our Master Circular DBOD.No.DIr.BC.20/ 13.03.00/2004-05 dated July 30, 2004 on Loans and Advances – Statutory and Other restrictions, wherein it was advised that for the pu
RBI//2004-05/501 DBOD.No.Leg.BC.98/09.11.013/2004-05 June 24, 2005 To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Section 20 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Line of credit / overdraft facility to National Securities Clearing Corporation Ltd. (NSCCL) Please refer to Para 1.2.4 of our Master Circular DBOD.No.DIr.BC.20/ 13.03.00/2004-05 dated July 30, 2004 on Loans and Advances – Statutory and Other restrictions, wherein it was advised that for the pu
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