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Jun 15, 2004
Amendment to Prudential Norms for NBFCs/RNBCs
RBI/2004/249DNBS (PD) CC.No.39 /02.01/2003-04 June 15, 2004 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) including Residuary Non-Banking Companies (RNBCs) Dear Sir, Amendment to Prudential Norms for NBFCs/RNBCs – (i) Widening of the definition of infrastructure loan(ii) Risk weight on investments in securities issued by public financial institutions Please refer to paragraph Nos. 90 and 118 (copies enclosed) of the annual policy Statement for the year 2004-2005 anno
RBI/2004/249DNBS (PD) CC.No.39 /02.01/2003-04 June 15, 2004 To All Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) including Residuary Non-Banking Companies (RNBCs) Dear Sir, Amendment to Prudential Norms for NBFCs/RNBCs – (i) Widening of the definition of infrastructure loan(ii) Risk weight on investments in securities issued by public financial institutions Please refer to paragraph Nos. 90 and 118 (copies enclosed) of the annual policy Statement for the year 2004-2005 anno
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Jun 11, 2004
Annual Policy Statement for the year 2004-05 -Issue of Long-term Bonds by Banks
RBI/2004/236DBOD No. BP. BC. 90 /21.01.002/ 2003-04 June 11, 2004All Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs and LABs)Dear Sir,Annual Policy Statement for the year 2004-05 -Issue of Long-term Bonds by BanksAt present, banks are allowed to issue long-term subordinated debt in the nature of unsecured redeemable bonds, which qualify for Tier II capital. In the context of gradual conversion of term lending institutions into banks and with a view to giving boost to infra
RBI/2004/236DBOD No. BP. BC. 90 /21.01.002/ 2003-04 June 11, 2004All Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs and LABs)Dear Sir,Annual Policy Statement for the year 2004-05 -Issue of Long-term Bonds by BanksAt present, banks are allowed to issue long-term subordinated debt in the nature of unsecured redeemable bonds, which qualify for Tier II capital. In the context of gradual conversion of term lending institutions into banks and with a view to giving boost to infra
Jun 11, 2004
Transactions in Government Securities
RBI / 2004 / 241 DNBS (PD) CC No. 38 /02.02/2003-04 June 11, 2004 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Including Residuary Non-Banking Companies Dear Sirs, Transactions in Government Securities Please refer to the circular IDMD.PDRS.05/10.02.01/2003-04 dated March 29, 2004 (copy enclosed) addressed to all RBI regulated entities. All NBFCs / RNBCs are instructed to follow the guidelines on transactions in Government Securities as given in the enclosed circular meticulou
RBI / 2004 / 241 DNBS (PD) CC No. 38 /02.02/2003-04 June 11, 2004 All Non-Banking Financial Companies Including Residuary Non-Banking Companies Dear Sirs, Transactions in Government Securities Please refer to the circular IDMD.PDRS.05/10.02.01/2003-04 dated March 29, 2004 (copy enclosed) addressed to all RBI regulated entities. All NBFCs / RNBCs are instructed to follow the guidelines on transactions in Government Securities as given in the enclosed circular meticulou
Jun 10, 2004
Maintenance of Government Accounts -Interest on Delayed Remittances and Excess/Double Reimbursement
RBI/2004/234DGBA.GAD.No.H-1244/42.01.011/2003-04June 10, 2004 Jyeshtha 20, 1926(S)The Chairman/Managing Director, State Bank of India & its Associates, All Nationalized Banks, Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd., IDBI Bank 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.443/42.01.011/2003-04 dated November 5, 2003 on the above
RBI/2004/234DGBA.GAD.No.H-1244/42.01.011/2003-04June 10, 2004 Jyeshtha 20, 1926(S)The Chairman/Managing Director, State Bank of India & its Associates, All Nationalized Banks, Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd., IDBI Bank 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.443/42.01.011/2003-04 dated November 5, 2003 on the above
Jun 09, 2004
Exim Bank's Line of Credit for USD 10 million to Bank TuranAlem, Kazakhstan - A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 95
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI - 400 001 RBI/2004/238 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.95 June 9, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Exim Bank's Line of Credit for USD 10 million to Bank TuranAlem, Kazakhstan Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.84 dated April 16, 2004 (RBI/2004/148) regarding Line of Credit (LOC) for USD 10 million extended by Exim Bank to Bank Tur
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI - 400 001 RBI/2004/238 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.95 June 9, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Exim Bank's Line of Credit for USD 10 million to Bank TuranAlem, Kazakhstan Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.84 dated April 16, 2004 (RBI/2004/148) regarding Line of Credit (LOC) for USD 10 million extended by Exim Bank to Bank Tur
Jun 09, 2004
Implementation of On-line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) with effect from June 1, 2004 - Use of Challan Form - Clarifications
RBI/2004/239DGBA.GAD.No. H-1224 /42.01.034/2003-04 June 9, 2004The Chairman and Managing Director / Managing DirectorState Bank of India and its Associates / All Public Sector Banks /HDFC Bank Ltd. / ICICI Bank Ltd. / UTI Bank Ltd. / IDBI Bank Ltd. andJammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd.Dear Sir,Implementation of On-line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) with effect from June 1, 2004 - Use of Challan Form - Clarifications Please refer to our Circular RBI/2004/213 dated May 22, 2
RBI/2004/239DGBA.GAD.No. H-1224 /42.01.034/2003-04 June 9, 2004The Chairman and Managing Director / Managing DirectorState Bank of India and its Associates / All Public Sector Banks /HDFC Bank Ltd. / ICICI Bank Ltd. / UTI Bank Ltd. / IDBI Bank Ltd. andJammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd.Dear Sir,Implementation of On-line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) with effect from June 1, 2004 - Use of Challan Form - Clarifications Please refer to our Circular RBI/2004/213 dated May 22, 2
Jun 09, 2004
Amalgamation/Merger of Non-Banking Finance Companies with Banks
RBI/2004/237 June 9, 2004 DBOD.BP.BC. 89/21.02.043/2003-04 Jyestha 19, 1926 (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Amalgamation/Merger of Non-Banking Finance Companies with Banks With regard to amalgamation/merger of a non-banking finance company (NBFC) with a bank, it has been decided that in order to ensure that the post-merger bank continues to be in compliance with the legal provisions contained in the Banking Regulation Act, 194
RBI/2004/237 June 9, 2004 DBOD.BP.BC. 89/21.02.043/2003-04 Jyestha 19, 1926 (Saka) All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Amalgamation/Merger of Non-Banking Finance Companies with Banks With regard to amalgamation/merger of a non-banking finance company (NBFC) with a bank, it has been decided that in order to ensure that the post-merger bank continues to be in compliance with the legal provisions contained in the Banking Regulation Act, 194
Jun 07, 2004
Exchange Earners' Foreign Currency (EEFC) Account Scheme - Trade Related Loans/Advances - A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 94
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI-400 001 RBI/2004/233 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.94 June 7, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Dear Sirs/Madam, Exchange Earners' Foreign Currency(EEFC) Account Scheme – Trade Related Loans/Advances Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to A.P.(DIR Series) Circulars Nos.78 and 104 dated February 14, 2003 and May 31, 2003 in terms of which, exporters have been permitted to gra
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI-400 001 RBI/2004/233 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.94 June 7, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Dear Sirs/Madam, Exchange Earners' Foreign Currency(EEFC) Account Scheme – Trade Related Loans/Advances Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to A.P.(DIR Series) Circulars Nos.78 and 104 dated February 14, 2003 and May 31, 2003 in terms of which, exporters have been permitted to gra
Jun 03, 2004
Declaration of dividend by Primary Dealers
RBI/2004/229IDMD.PDRS.No 6 /03.64.00/2003-04 June 3, 2004 All Primary Dealers in the Government Securities Market Dear Sir, Declaration of dividend by Primary Dealers Reserve Bank has been advising the Primary Dealers (PDs) from time to time to formulate a prudent dividend policy so as to build up sufficient reserves as a cushion against adverse price movements. In this connection, a reference is invited to our circular IDMD.PDRS.No 3562/03.64.00/2003-04 dated January
RBI/2004/229IDMD.PDRS.No 6 /03.64.00/2003-04 June 3, 2004 All Primary Dealers in the Government Securities Market Dear Sir, Declaration of dividend by Primary Dealers Reserve Bank has been advising the Primary Dealers (PDs) from time to time to formulate a prudent dividend policy so as to build up sufficient reserves as a cushion against adverse price movements. In this connection, a reference is invited to our circular IDMD.PDRS.No 3562/03.64.00/2003-04 dated January
May 25, 2004
Foreign Exchange Management Regulations, 2000 - Housing Loan in Rupees to NRIs/PIO - A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 93
RBI/2004/219A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 93 May 25, 2004ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending in Rupees) Regulations, 2000 - Housing Loan in Rupees to NRIs/PIO Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending in Rupees) Regulations, 2000 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 4/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000. In terms of Regulation 8 of the Notification ibi
RBI/2004/219A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 93 May 25, 2004ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending in Rupees) Regulations, 2000 - Housing Loan in Rupees to NRIs/PIO Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending in Rupees) Regulations, 2000 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 4/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000. In terms of Regulation 8 of the Notification ibi
May 25, 2004
Review of Non-Public Business Working Day (NPBWD) observed by rural branches of Regional Rural Banks(RRBs)
RBI/2004/218RPCD.RRB.No.BC.88 /03.05.34/2003-04 May 25 , 2004 All Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Review of Non-Public Business Working Day (NPBWD) observed by rural branches of Regional Rural Banks(RRBs) Please refer to Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.84/C-672/86 dated August 8, 1986 issued by our Department of Banking Operations and Development advising all commercial banks/RRBs to declare one day in a week as Non-Public Business Working Day (NPBWD) for t
RBI/2004/218RPCD.RRB.No.BC.88 /03.05.34/2003-04 May 25 , 2004 All Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Review of Non-Public Business Working Day (NPBWD) observed by rural branches of Regional Rural Banks(RRBs) Please refer to Circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.84/C-672/86 dated August 8, 1986 issued by our Department of Banking Operations and Development advising all commercial banks/RRBs to declare one day in a week as Non-Public Business Working Day (NPBWD) for t
May 25, 2004
Moving Towards Pure Inter-Bank Call/Notice Money Market
RBI/2004/206REF: No. MPD. BC.250/07.01.279/ 2003-04 May 25, 2004Jyeshtha 04, 1926(S)To All-India Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies and select Mutual FundsDear SirsMoving Towards Pure Inter-Bank Call/Notice Money MarketPlease refer to MPD Circular No.MPD.BC.242/07.01.279/2003-04 dated November 5, 2003. Non-bank participants at present, are allowed to lend, on average in a reporting fortnight, up to 60 per cent of their average daily lending in call/notice mon
RBI/2004/206REF: No. MPD. BC.250/07.01.279/ 2003-04 May 25, 2004Jyeshtha 04, 1926(S)To All-India Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies and select Mutual FundsDear SirsMoving Towards Pure Inter-Bank Call/Notice Money MarketPlease refer to MPD Circular No.MPD.BC.242/07.01.279/2003-04 dated November 5, 2003. Non-bank participants at present, are allowed to lend, on average in a reporting fortnight, up to 60 per cent of their average daily lending in call/notice mon
May 22, 2004
Accounting Procedure Relating to On-Line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) - Clarifications
RBI/ 213/2004DGBA.GAD.No.H- 1169 /42.01.034/2003-04 Dated: May 22, 2004The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director,State Bank of India & its Associates,All Nationalised BanksHDFC Bank Limited/ICICI Bank Limited/IDBI Bank Limited/UTI Bank Limited(as per list enclosed)Dear Sir,Accounting Procedure Relating to On-Line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) - ClarificationsPlease refer to our circular RBI/145/2004 (DGBA.GAD.No.H-1068/42.01.034/2003-04) dated April 16,
RBI/ 213/2004DGBA.GAD.No.H- 1169 /42.01.034/2003-04 Dated: May 22, 2004The Chairman and Managing Director/Managing Director,State Bank of India & its Associates,All Nationalised BanksHDFC Bank Limited/ICICI Bank Limited/IDBI Bank Limited/UTI Bank Limited(as per list enclosed)Dear Sir,Accounting Procedure Relating to On-Line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) - ClarificationsPlease refer to our circular RBI/145/2004 (DGBA.GAD.No.H-1068/42.01.034/2003-04) dated April 16,
May 20, 2004
Valuation of investment in SLR/Approved Securities by RRBs
RPCD.RRB.BC.No.83/03.05.34/2003-04May 20, 2004 RBI/2004/209 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Valuation of investment in SLR/Approved Securities by RRBs Please refer to our circulars Nos.RPCD.RRB.BC.48 &66/03.05.34/2002-03 dated 25 November 2002 and 23 January 2003 respectively 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 2003-04 from 'mar
RPCD.RRB.BC.No.83/03.05.34/2003-04May 20, 2004 RBI/2004/209 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks/Sponsor Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Valuation of investment in SLR/Approved Securities by RRBs Please refer to our circulars Nos.RPCD.RRB.BC.48 &66/03.05.34/2002-03 dated 25 November 2002 and 23 January 2003 respectively 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 2003-04 from 'mar
May 19, 2004
Exim Bank's Line of Credit for USD 8 million to Republic Bank, Trinidad and Tabago - A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.92
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI – 400 001 RBI/2004/208 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 92 May 19, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sirs, Exim Bank's Line of Credit for USD 8 million to Republic Bank, Trinidad and Tabago The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement with Republic Bank, Trinidad and Tobago making available to the latter a Line of Credit (LOC) upto an aggregate sum of
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI – 400 001 RBI/2004/208 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 92 May 19, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sirs, Exim Bank's Line of Credit for USD 8 million to Republic Bank, Trinidad and Tabago The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement with Republic Bank, Trinidad and Tobago making available to the latter a Line of Credit (LOC) upto an aggregate sum of
May 18, 2004
Credit Flow to Agriculture - Agricultural Loans - Waiver of Margin/Security Requirements
RBI/2004/217 RPCD. Plan. BC. No. 87 /04.09.01/2003-04 May 18, 2004 The Chairman/Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) and Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Credit Flow to Agriculture - Agricultural Loans – Waiver of Margin/Security Requirements Please refer to our circular RPCD. No. PLFS. BC. 123/05.05.18/1997-98 dated May 20, 1998 wherein banks were advised to use their discretion on matters relating to margin/security requirements for agricultur
RBI/2004/217 RPCD. Plan. BC. No. 87 /04.09.01/2003-04 May 18, 2004 The Chairman/Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) and Local Area Banks Dear Sir, Credit Flow to Agriculture - Agricultural Loans – Waiver of Margin/Security Requirements Please refer to our circular RPCD. No. PLFS. BC. 123/05.05.18/1997-98 dated May 20, 1998 wherein banks were advised to use their discretion on matters relating to margin/security requirements for agricultur
May 18, 2004
Bank financing of equities and investments in shares
RBI/2004/205 DBOD No. Dir.BC. 86 /13.07.05/2003-04 May 18, 2004 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Bank financing of equities and investments in shares Please refer to Circular DBOD No. Dir. BC. 61/13.07.05/2003-04 dated January 3, 2004, in terms of which margin on all advances against shares / financing of IPOs / issue of guarantees was raised to 50 percent and a minimum cash margin of 25 per cent (within the margin of 50 percent) was also required to be
RBI/2004/205 DBOD No. Dir.BC. 86 /13.07.05/2003-04 May 18, 2004 All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Bank financing of equities and investments in shares Please refer to Circular DBOD No. Dir. BC. 61/13.07.05/2003-04 dated January 3, 2004, in terms of which margin on all advances against shares / financing of IPOs / issue of guarantees was raised to 50 percent and a minimum cash margin of 25 per cent (within the margin of 50 percent) was also required to be
May 17, 2004
Collection of interest on SLR securities
RBI / 2004 / 202DNBS (PD) CC No. 37 / 02.02 / 2003-04May 17, 2004All Non-Banking Financial Companies including Residuary Non-Banking Companies Dear Sir, Collection of interest on SLR securities As you are aware that NBFCs including RNBCs are required to maintain liquid assets in the form of Government securities/ Government guaranteed bonds as per the provisions of Section 45-IB of the RBI Act and lodge such securities for safe custody with a scheduled commercial bank
RBI / 2004 / 202DNBS (PD) CC No. 37 / 02.02 / 2003-04May 17, 2004All Non-Banking Financial Companies including Residuary Non-Banking Companies Dear Sir, Collection of interest on SLR securities As you are aware that NBFCs including RNBCs are required to maintain liquid assets in the form of Government securities/ Government guaranteed bonds as per the provisions of Section 45-IB of the RBI Act and lodge such securities for safe custody with a scheduled commercial bank
May 15, 2004
Opening of Current Accounts by banks - Need for discipline
RBI/2004/200DBOD.No.Leg.BC.84 /09.07.005/2003-04May 15, 2004All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Opening of Current Accounts by banks - Need for discipline Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.BC.136/09.08.001/99-2000 dated January 25, 2000 wherein we had advised banks that at the time of opening of current accounts, they should insist on a declaration from the account-holder to the effect that he is not enjoying any credit facility with any other
RBI/2004/200DBOD.No.Leg.BC.84 /09.07.005/2003-04May 15, 2004All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Opening of Current Accounts by banks - Need for discipline Please refer to our Circular DBOD.No.BC.136/09.08.001/99-2000 dated January 25, 2000 wherein we had advised banks that at the time of opening of current accounts, they should insist on a declaration from the account-holder to the effect that he is not enjoying any credit facility with any other
May 14, 2004
Exim Bank's Line of Credit for USD 10 million to Banque Ouest Africaine De Developpement - A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.91
Reserve Bank of IndiaForeign Exchange DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai - 400 001RBI/2004/198A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.91 May 14, 2004 ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Exim Bank's Line of Credit for USD 10 million (or equivalent Euro) to Banque Ouest Africaine De Developpement (BOAD -West African Development Bank)The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement with Banque Ouest Africaine De Developpement (BOAD- West African
Reserve Bank of IndiaForeign Exchange DepartmentCentral OfficeMumbai - 400 001RBI/2004/198A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.91 May 14, 2004 ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam/Sirs,Exim Bank's Line of Credit for USD 10 million (or equivalent Euro) to Banque Ouest Africaine De Developpement (BOAD -West African Development Bank)The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement with Banque Ouest Africaine De Developpement (BOAD- West African
May 12, 2004
Interest rates on Deposits under Non-Resident (External) Rupee Accounts (NRE Accounts)
RBI/2004/196 RPCD.CO.RF.BC. No. 81 /07.38.01/2003-04 May 12, 2004 All State Co-operative Banks and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Interest rates on Deposits under Non-Resident (External) Rupee Accounts (NRE Accounts) Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.34/07.38.01/2003-04 dated October 18, 2003 specifying interest rates on deposits of money accepted or renewed under different categories of NRE accounts. It has been decided to effect the undern
RBI/2004/196 RPCD.CO.RF.BC. No. 81 /07.38.01/2003-04 May 12, 2004 All State Co-operative Banks and District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Interest rates on Deposits under Non-Resident (External) Rupee Accounts (NRE Accounts) Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.34/07.38.01/2003-04 dated October 18, 2003 specifying interest rates on deposits of money accepted or renewed under different categories of NRE accounts. It has been decided to effect the undern
May 12, 2004
Customer information
RBI/2004/ 195DBOD.AML.BC.NO.83/ 14.01.001/ 2003-2004 May 12, 2004 To The Chief Executives of all Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Customer information Please refer to our circular DBOD.AML.BC.18 / 14.01.001/ 2002-2003 dated 16th August 2002 on ' Know Your Customer ' (KYC) stipulating collection of certain information by banks while opening accounts of the customers. While complying with the above requirements, banks also collect a lot of additional personal
RBI/2004/ 195DBOD.AML.BC.NO.83/ 14.01.001/ 2003-2004 May 12, 2004 To The Chief Executives of all Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Customer information Please refer to our circular DBOD.AML.BC.18 / 14.01.001/ 2002-2003 dated 16th August 2002 on ' Know Your Customer ' (KYC) stipulating collection of certain information by banks while opening accounts of the customers. While complying with the above requirements, banks also collect a lot of additional personal
May 08, 2004
Bad /doubtful loans under SJSRY - Adjustment of subsidy amount
RBI/2004/194 RPCD.SP.BC. No. 80 /09.16.01/2003-04 May 8, 2004 The Chairman / Managing Director, All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks, (Excluding RRBs) - as per list - Dear Sir, Bad /doubtful loans under SJSRY – Adjustment of subsidy amount Please refer to our circular RPCD. SP.BC. No.66 /09.16.01/2001-02 dated March 7, 2002 wherein banks were advised about the accounting procedure for subsidy under the Scheme. 2. In this connection it has been decided that the subsid
RBI/2004/194 RPCD.SP.BC. No. 80 /09.16.01/2003-04 May 8, 2004 The Chairman / Managing Director, All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks, (Excluding RRBs) - as per list - Dear Sir, Bad /doubtful loans under SJSRY – Adjustment of subsidy amount Please refer to our circular RPCD. SP.BC. No.66 /09.16.01/2001-02 dated March 7, 2002 wherein banks were advised about the accounting procedure for subsidy under the Scheme. 2. In this connection it has been decided that the subsid
May 08, 2004
Committee on Procedures and Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS)
RBI/2004/189D.O.DCM (NE) No. 497 /08.01.06/2003-04 May 08, 2004Shri / Mr. Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers of all scheduled banks Dear Shri / Mr. Committee on Procedures and Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS)You may recall that the Governor, Dr. Reddy, in the mid-term review of the Monetary and Credit Policy for the year, 2003-04, had indicated setting up of a Committee on Procedures and Performance Audit on Public Services. The
RBI/2004/189D.O.DCM (NE) No. 497 /08.01.06/2003-04 May 08, 2004Shri / Mr. Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers of all scheduled banks Dear Shri / Mr. Committee on Procedures and Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS)You may recall that the Governor, Dr. Reddy, in the mid-term review of the Monetary and Credit Policy for the year, 2003-04, had indicated setting up of a Committee on Procedures and Performance Audit on Public Services. The
May 03, 2004
Acquisition of Foreign Securities by Resident Individuals under ESOP Scheme - A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.90
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI - 400 001 RBI/2004/188 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.90 May 3, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Sirs / Madam, Acquisition of Foreign Securities by Resident Individuals under ESOP Scheme Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to Regulation 19 of Notification No.FEMA.19/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 and subsequent AP (DIR Series) Circulars No.32 dated April 28, 2001, No.16 dated De
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI - 400 001 RBI/2004/188 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.90 May 3, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Sirs / Madam, Acquisition of Foreign Securities by Resident Individuals under ESOP Scheme Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to Regulation 19 of Notification No.FEMA.19/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 and subsequent AP (DIR Series) Circulars No.32 dated April 28, 2001, No.16 dated De
Apr 30, 2004
Standardised application form for investments in Savings Bonds along with the Duties and Rights of Customers
RBI / 2004 /186 April 30, 2004Vaishakha 10, 1926 (S) Ref. DGBA CO DT No. 13.01.299 /H.6375/2003-04 The Chairman & Managing DirectorsState Bank of India and Associate banks17 Nationalized banksUTI bank Ltd., ICICI bank Ltd.,HDFC bank Ltd. and IDBI bank Ltd.Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.Dear Sir,Standardised application form for investments in Savings Bonds along with the Duties and Rights of Customers Please refer to our letter DGBA.CO.DT.No.13.01.299/H.62
RBI / 2004 /186 April 30, 2004Vaishakha 10, 1926 (S) Ref. DGBA CO DT No. 13.01.299 /H.6375/2003-04 The Chairman & Managing DirectorsState Bank of India and Associate banks17 Nationalized banksUTI bank Ltd., ICICI bank Ltd.,HDFC bank Ltd. and IDBI bank Ltd.Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.Dear Sir,Standardised application form for investments in Savings Bonds along with the Duties and Rights of Customers Please refer to our letter DGBA.CO.DT.No.13.01.299/H.62
Apr 30, 2004
Lead Bank Scheme - Allotment of Districts to Lead District Officers
RBI.2004/185 RPCD.LBS.ROC.78/02.01.01/2003-04 30 April 2004 The Regional Director/Officer-in-Charge Reserve Bank of India (All RBI Offices) Dear Sir, Lead Bank Scheme – Allotment of Districts to Lead District Officers Please refer to our Circular RPCD.No.LBS.266/08.01.03/95-96 dated February 8, 1996 regarding reinduction of LDOs in terms of which each LDO was to be assigned 3 districts. Although certain Regional Offices were reported to have allotted more than 3 distr
RBI.2004/185 RPCD.LBS.ROC.78/02.01.01/2003-04 30 April 2004 The Regional Director/Officer-in-Charge Reserve Bank of India (All RBI Offices) Dear Sir, Lead Bank Scheme – Allotment of Districts to Lead District Officers Please refer to our Circular RPCD.No.LBS.266/08.01.03/95-96 dated February 8, 1996 regarding reinduction of LDOs in terms of which each LDO was to be assigned 3 districts. Although certain Regional Offices were reported to have allotted more than 3 distr
Apr 30, 2004
Guidelines on compliance with Accounting Standards (AS) by banks
PRD/2004/ 187DBOD No.BP.BC. 82 /21.04.018/2003-04 April 30, 2004All Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Guidelines on compliance with Accounting Standards (AS) by banksPlease refer to our circular DBOD No.BP.BC.89/21.04.018/2002-03 dated March 29, 2003 which contained detailed guidelines pertaining to the following Accounting Standards which are already operational. AS 5, AS 9, AS 15, AS 17, AS 18, AS 22, AS 23, AS 25, and AS 27.These guidelines were ba
PRD/2004/ 187DBOD No.BP.BC. 82 /21.04.018/2003-04 April 30, 2004All Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs)Dear Sir,Guidelines on compliance with Accounting Standards (AS) by banksPlease refer to our circular DBOD No.BP.BC.89/21.04.018/2002-03 dated March 29, 2003 which contained detailed guidelines pertaining to the following Accounting Standards which are already operational. AS 5, AS 9, AS 15, AS 17, AS 18, AS 22, AS 23, AS 25, and AS 27.These guidelines were ba
Apr 30, 2004
Information System Audit - A review of Policies and Practices
RBI/2004/191DBS.CO.OSMOS.BC/ 11 /33.01.029/2003-04 April 30, 2004 To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excl. RRBs & LABs) Dear Sir, Information System Audit - A review of Policies and Practices As you are aware, Reserve Bank of India has been taking many initiatives in sensitising Banks to the risks and concerns that emerge from adoption of information technology. Various committee reports, instructions and circulars have been issued from time to time towards assist
RBI/2004/191DBS.CO.OSMOS.BC/ 11 /33.01.029/2003-04 April 30, 2004 To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excl. RRBs & LABs) Dear Sir, Information System Audit - A review of Policies and Practices As you are aware, Reserve Bank of India has been taking many initiatives in sensitising Banks to the risks and concerns that emerge from adoption of information technology. Various committee reports, instructions and circulars have been issued from time to time towards assist
Apr 29, 2004
Implementation of On-line Tax Accounting System with effect from June 1, 2004
RBI/2004/184DGBA.GAD.No.H-1114/42.01.034/2003-04 April 29, 2004 The Chairman & Managing Director/Managing DirectorAll Agency Banks(as per list enclosed)Dear Sir,Implementation of On-line Tax Accounting System with effect from June 1, 2004 Please refer to our Circular RBI/145/2004 (DGBA.GAD.No. H-1068/2003-04) dated April 16, 2004 forwarding therewith the Accounting Procedure for On-line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS). 2. We have been advised by Director Genera
RBI/2004/184DGBA.GAD.No.H-1114/42.01.034/2003-04 April 29, 2004 The Chairman & Managing Director/Managing DirectorAll Agency Banks(as per list enclosed)Dear Sir,Implementation of On-line Tax Accounting System with effect from June 1, 2004 Please refer to our Circular RBI/145/2004 (DGBA.GAD.No. H-1068/2003-04) dated April 16, 2004 forwarding therewith the Accounting Procedure for On-line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS). 2. We have been advised by Director Genera
Apr 24, 2004
Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations, 2000 - Acceptance of Deposits - Revised Guidelines - A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.89
RBI/2004/179A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.89 April 24, 2004ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeSir/Madam,Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations, 2000 - Acceptance of Deposits - Revised GuidelinesIn terms of Regulation 7 (1) and (2) of the Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations, 2000, (issued vide Notification No. FEMA 5/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000) persons other than Authorised Dealers/Authorised Banks are permitted to accept deposits from
RBI/2004/179A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.89 April 24, 2004ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeSir/Madam,Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations, 2000 - Acceptance of Deposits - Revised GuidelinesIn terms of Regulation 7 (1) and (2) of the Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations, 2000, (issued vide Notification No. FEMA 5/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000) persons other than Authorised Dealers/Authorised Banks are permitted to accept deposits from
Apr 23, 2004
Interest Rate Ceiling on Rupee Export Credit
RBI/2004/177 Vaishakha 3, 1926 (Saka) MPD.No. 248 /07.01.279/2003-04 April 23, 2004 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 across the board with effect from September 26, 2001. This dispensation was earlier extende
RBI/2004/177 Vaishakha 3, 1926 (Saka) MPD.No. 248 /07.01.279/2003-04 April 23, 2004 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 across the board with effect from September 26, 2001. This dispensation was earlier extende
Apr 23, 2004
Declaration of dividends by banks
RBI/2004/176DBOD.NO.BP.BC.80/ 21.02.067/2003-04 April 23, 2004All Scheduled commercial banksDear Sir,Declaration of dividends by banksThe policy approach adopted by the Reserve Bank with regard to payment of dividends by banks has been recently reviewed in consultation with the Standing Technical Advisory Committee on Financial Regulation (STACFR) and it has been decided that the regulatory focus with regard to payment of dividend by banks should shift from ‘quantum o
RBI/2004/176DBOD.NO.BP.BC.80/ 21.02.067/2003-04 April 23, 2004All Scheduled commercial banksDear Sir,Declaration of dividends by banksThe policy approach adopted by the Reserve Bank with regard to payment of dividends by banks has been recently reviewed in consultation with the Standing Technical Advisory Committee on Financial Regulation (STACFR) and it has been decided that the regulatory focus with regard to payment of dividend by banks should shift from ‘quantum o
Apr 22, 2004
Deferred Payment Protocols dated 30th April 1981 and 23rd December 1985 between the Government of India and erstwhile USSR A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 88
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI-400 001RBI/2004/174 April 22, 2004 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.88 To, All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Deferred Payment Protocols dated 30th April 1981 and 23rd December 1985 between the Government of India and erstwhile USSR Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.59 dated January 19, 2004, wherein the rupee value of the special
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI-400 001RBI/2004/174 April 22, 2004 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.88 To, All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Deferred Payment Protocols dated 30th April 1981 and 23rd December 1985 between the Government of India and erstwhile USSR Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.59 dated January 19, 2004, wherein the rupee value of the special
Apr 22, 2004
Standardised application form for investments in Savings Bonds along with the Duties and Rights of Customers
RBI / 2004 / 181Ref. DGBA CO DT No. 13.01.299 / H-6252 / 2003-04 April 22, 2004The Chairman and Managing DirectorsState Bank of India and Associate banks17 Nationalised banksUTI bank Ltd., ICICI bank Ltd.,HDFC bank Ltd. and IDBI bank Ltd.|Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.Dear Sir, Standardised application form for investments in Savings Bonds along with the Duties and Rights of CustomersAs you are aware, your bank / corporation has been conducting the business o
RBI / 2004 / 181Ref. DGBA CO DT No. 13.01.299 / H-6252 / 2003-04 April 22, 2004The Chairman and Managing DirectorsState Bank of India and Associate banks17 Nationalised banksUTI bank Ltd., ICICI bank Ltd.,HDFC bank Ltd. and IDBI bank Ltd.|Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.Dear Sir, Standardised application form for investments in Savings Bonds along with the Duties and Rights of CustomersAs you are aware, your bank / corporation has been conducting the business o
Apr 22, 2004
Committee on Procedures and Performances Audit on Public Services - Report No. III - Banking Operations : Deposit Accounts & Other Facilities relating to Individuals (Non-business)
RBI/2004/175 DBOD.No. Dir. BC. 78/13.03.00/2003-04 April 22, 2004 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Committee on Procedures and Performances Audit on Public Services – Report No. III – Banking Operations : Deposit Accounts & Other Facilities relating to Individuals (Non-business) Please refer to the DO letter dated April 6, 2004 addressed to you by our Executive Director, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath on the above subject. 2. The recommendations o
RBI/2004/175 DBOD.No. Dir. BC. 78/13.03.00/2003-04 April 22, 2004 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Committee on Procedures and Performances Audit on Public Services – Report No. III – Banking Operations : Deposit Accounts & Other Facilities relating to Individuals (Non-business) Please refer to the DO letter dated April 6, 2004 addressed to you by our Executive Director, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath on the above subject. 2. The recommendations o
Apr 21, 2004
Relaxation to Trade and Industry in the State of Jammu and Kashmir
RBI/2004/108 DBOD.BP.BC.77 /21.04.012/ 2003-04 April 21, 2004 The Chairman of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, RELAXATION TO TRADE AND INDUSTRY IN THE STATE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.97/21.04.012/2002-2003 dated 24th April 2003 extending the period of concessions/credit relaxations to borrowers/customers in Jammu and Kashmir up to 31 March 2004. 2. With a view to ensuring larger flow of credit to trade and
RBI/2004/108 DBOD.BP.BC.77 /21.04.012/ 2003-04 April 21, 2004 The Chairman of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, RELAXATION TO TRADE AND INDUSTRY IN THE STATE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.97/21.04.012/2002-2003 dated 24th April 2003 extending the period of concessions/credit relaxations to borrowers/customers in Jammu and Kashmir up to 31 March 2004. 2. With a view to ensuring larger flow of credit to trade and
Apr 20, 2004
Appointment of statutory auditors in banks - obtention of declaration of indebtedness
RBI/2004/161Ref.DBS.ARS.No. B.C. 09 /08.91.001/2003-04April 20, 2004All Scheduled Commercial Banks, LABs and RRBs Dear Sir,Appointment of statutory auditors in banks – obtention of declaration of indebtednessReserve Bank of India had recently examined the issue relating to denial of statutory branch audit to an audit firm which was a wilful defaulter to a bank other than the one in which it was carrying out statutory audit. It has therefore been decided that ban
RBI/2004/161Ref.DBS.ARS.No. B.C. 09 /08.91.001/2003-04April 20, 2004All Scheduled Commercial Banks, LABs and RRBs Dear Sir,Appointment of statutory auditors in banks – obtention of declaration of indebtednessReserve Bank of India had recently examined the issue relating to denial of statutory branch audit to an audit firm which was a wilful defaulter to a bank other than the one in which it was carrying out statutory audit. It has therefore been decided that ban
Apr 20, 2004
Appointment of Statutory Central Auditors of Associate Banks of SBI - Payment of fees for certifying data for the preparation of CFS of SBI Group
RBI/2004/163 Ref.DBS.ARS.No.BC. 10 / 08.92.001/ 2003-04 April 20, 2004CONFIDENTIALThe Managing Director, Associate Banks of SBIDear Sir, Appointment of Statutory Central Auditors of Associate Banks of SBI - Payment of fees for certifying data for the preparation of CFS of SBI Group Please refer to our circular DBS.ARS.No.BC.7/08.92.001/2003-04 dated March 17, 2004 advising the revised schedule of audit fees and other related remuneration payable to the statutory centr
RBI/2004/163 Ref.DBS.ARS.No.BC. 10 / 08.92.001/ 2003-04 April 20, 2004CONFIDENTIALThe Managing Director, Associate Banks of SBIDear Sir, Appointment of Statutory Central Auditors of Associate Banks of SBI - Payment of fees for certifying data for the preparation of CFS of SBI Group Please refer to our circular DBS.ARS.No.BC.7/08.92.001/2003-04 dated March 17, 2004 advising the revised schedule of audit fees and other related remuneration payable to the statutory centr
Apr 20, 2004
Non-Banking Financial Companies, Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies and Residuary Non-Banking Companies - Interest rate on NRI deposits
April 20, 2004RBI/2004/164 DNBS (PD) CC. No. 36 / 02.01 / 2003-04 To, All Non-Banking Financial Companies, Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies and Residuary Non-Banking Companies Dear Sirs, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies and Residuary Non-Banking Companies - Interest rate on NRI deposits Please refer to the following company circulars (i) DNBS (PD) C.C. No.30 / 02.01 / 2003-04 dated September 17, 2003 together with notification No
April 20, 2004RBI/2004/164 DNBS (PD) CC. No. 36 / 02.01 / 2003-04 To, All Non-Banking Financial Companies, Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies and Residuary Non-Banking Companies Dear Sirs, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Miscellaneous Non-Banking Companies and Residuary Non-Banking Companies - Interest rate on NRI deposits Please refer to the following company circulars (i) DNBS (PD) C.C. No.30 / 02.01 / 2003-04 dated September 17, 2003 together with notification No
Apr 19, 2004
Implementation of PMRY - Targets for achievement 2004-2005
RBI/2004/156 RPCD.PLNFS.BC. 75 /09.04.01/2003-04April 19, 2004 The Chairman/Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Implementation of PMRY - Targets for achievement 2004-2005 We advise that Government of India have set a target of 2,89,100, self-employment ventures for the country as a whole under PMRY for the year 2004-2005. The State/Union territory-wise physical targets are indicated in the Annexure 'A'. In order to preven
RBI/2004/156 RPCD.PLNFS.BC. 75 /09.04.01/2003-04April 19, 2004 The Chairman/Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Implementation of PMRY - Targets for achievement 2004-2005 We advise that Government of India have set a target of 2,89,100, self-employment ventures for the country as a whole under PMRY for the year 2004-2005. The State/Union territory-wise physical targets are indicated in the Annexure 'A'. In order to preven
Apr 17, 2004
FEMA 1999 - Current Account Transactions - Remittance for maintenance of close relatives abroad- Requests of Indian Nationals on deputation to India from Overseas Companies - A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.86
RBI/2004/ 153 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.86 April 17, 2004ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam / Sirs, FEMA 1999 – Current Account Transactions – Remittance for maintenance of close relatives abroad- Requests of Indian Nationals on deputation to India from Overseas Companies Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to item 7 of Schedule III of Government of India Notification No.GSR.381 (E) dated May 3, 2000 as amended by the Notification No.S.O.301(E
RBI/2004/ 153 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.86 April 17, 2004ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam / Sirs, FEMA 1999 – Current Account Transactions – Remittance for maintenance of close relatives abroad- Requests of Indian Nationals on deputation to India from Overseas Companies Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to item 7 of Schedule III of Government of India Notification No.GSR.381 (E) dated May 3, 2000 as amended by the Notification No.S.O.301(E
Apr 17, 2004
Trade Credits for Imports into India - Review and Simplification - A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 87
RBI/2004/154A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 87 April 17, 2004ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam / Sir,Trade Credits for Imports into India – Review and Simplification As Authorised Dealers (ADs) are aware, effective September 27, 2002, ADs have been permitted to approve Short-Term Credit (STC) up to USD 20 million per import transaction for a period less than three years (vide A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 25 dated September 27, 2002). STC exceeding USD
RBI/2004/154A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 87 April 17, 2004ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign ExchangeMadam / Sir,Trade Credits for Imports into India – Review and Simplification As Authorised Dealers (ADs) are aware, effective September 27, 2002, ADs have been permitted to approve Short-Term Credit (STC) up to USD 20 million per import transaction for a period less than three years (vide A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 25 dated September 27, 2002). STC exceeding USD
Apr 17, 2004
Relief Bonds/Saving Bonds - Payment of maturity value
RBI/ 155 /2004DGBA.CO.DT.No.13.01.298/ H-6018 /2003-04 April 17, 2004The Chairman/ Managing DirectorState Bank of India/Associate Banks/17 Nationalised Banks/ 4 Private SectorBanks & SHCILDear SirRelief Bonds/Saving Bonds – Payment of maturity valueYour bank/Corporation has been authorized to issue and service Relief /Saving Bonds as agents of Reserve Bank of India for quite some time. We have vide our Circular No.RBI/2004/114 dated March 24, 2004 advised you to d
RBI/ 155 /2004DGBA.CO.DT.No.13.01.298/ H-6018 /2003-04 April 17, 2004The Chairman/ Managing DirectorState Bank of India/Associate Banks/17 Nationalised Banks/ 4 Private SectorBanks & SHCILDear SirRelief Bonds/Saving Bonds – Payment of maturity valueYour bank/Corporation has been authorized to issue and service Relief /Saving Bonds as agents of Reserve Bank of India for quite some time. We have vide our Circular No.RBI/2004/114 dated March 24, 2004 advised you to d
Apr 17, 2004
Interest rates on Deposits under Non Resident (External) Rupee Account (NRE Accounts)
RBI/2004/151 DBOD. No. Dir. BC.76/13.01.09/2003-04 April 17, 2004 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Interest rates on Deposits under Non Resident (External) Rupee Account (NRE Accounts) Please refer to Annexures I and Annexures II to our Master Circular DBOD. Dir. BC. 11/13.03.00/2003-04 dated August 14, 2003 as amended from time to time specifying interest rates on deposits of money accepted or renewed under different ca
RBI/2004/151 DBOD. No. Dir. BC.76/13.01.09/2003-04 April 17, 2004 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Interest rates on Deposits under Non Resident (External) Rupee Account (NRE Accounts) Please refer to Annexures I and Annexures II to our Master Circular DBOD. Dir. BC. 11/13.03.00/2003-04 dated August 14, 2003 as amended from time to time specifying interest rates on deposits of money accepted or renewed under different ca
Apr 16, 2004
Exim Bank's Line of Credit for USD 10 million to Bank TuranAlem, Kazakhstan - A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.84
Reserve Bank Of IndiaForeign Exchange Department Central Office Mumbai - 400 001 RBI/2004/148 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.84 April 16, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Exim Bank's Line of Credit for USD 10 million to Bank TuranAlem, Kazakhstan The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement with Bank TuranAlem , Kazakhstan on February 27, 2004 making available to the latter a Line of Credit (LOC) upto an aggregate
Reserve Bank Of IndiaForeign Exchange Department Central Office Mumbai - 400 001 RBI/2004/148 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.84 April 16, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Exim Bank's Line of Credit for USD 10 million to Bank TuranAlem, Kazakhstan The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement with Bank TuranAlem , Kazakhstan on February 27, 2004 making available to the latter a Line of Credit (LOC) upto an aggregate
Apr 16, 2004
Accounting Procedure for On-line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS)
RBI/2004/145DGBA.GAD.No. H-1068 /42.01.034/2003-04 April 16, 2004The Chairman & Managing Director / Managing DirectorState Bank of India and its AssociatesAll Nationalised BanksHDFC Bank Ltd., / ICICI Bank Ltd.,IDBI Bank Ltd., / UTI Bank Ltd.(as per list enclosed)Dear Sir,Accounting Procedure for On-line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS)Please refer to our Circular No. RBI/2004/129 (DGBA.GAD.No. 989/ 42.01.034/2003-04) dated March 31, 2004 advising you to extend the P
RBI/2004/145DGBA.GAD.No. H-1068 /42.01.034/2003-04 April 16, 2004The Chairman & Managing Director / Managing DirectorState Bank of India and its AssociatesAll Nationalised BanksHDFC Bank Ltd., / ICICI Bank Ltd.,IDBI Bank Ltd., / UTI Bank Ltd.(as per list enclosed)Dear Sir,Accounting Procedure for On-line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS)Please refer to our Circular No. RBI/2004/129 (DGBA.GAD.No. 989/ 42.01.034/2003-04) dated March 31, 2004 advising you to extend the P
Apr 16, 2004
Exim Bank's Lines of Credit of USD 10 Million each to Government of Zambia and to Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (National Economy Bank - BGK Bank), Poland - A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.85
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI-400 001 RBI/2004/149 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.85 April 16, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Dear Sirs/Madam, Exim Bank's Lines of Credit of USD 10 Million each to Government of Zambia and to Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (National Economy Bank - BGK Bank), Poland Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded agreements with Ministry of Finance, Government of Zambia on Dece
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI-400 001 RBI/2004/149 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.85 April 16, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Dear Sirs/Madam, Exim Bank's Lines of Credit of USD 10 Million each to Government of Zambia and to Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (National Economy Bank - BGK Bank), Poland Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded agreements with Ministry of Finance, Government of Zambia on Dece
Apr 12, 2004
Exim Bank's Letter of Credit Refinancing Facility of USD 20 Million to Bank Markazi Jomhouri Islami Iran - A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.83
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI - 400 001 RBI/ 2004/ 141 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.83 April 12 , 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Exim Bank's Letter of Credit Refinancing Facility of USD 20 Million to Bank Markazi Jomhouri Islami Iran The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement with Bank Markazi Jomhouri Islami Iran (the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran) on
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI - 400 001 RBI/ 2004/ 141 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.83 April 12 , 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Exim Bank's Letter of Credit Refinancing Facility of USD 20 Million to Bank Markazi Jomhouri Islami Iran The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement with Bank Markazi Jomhouri Islami Iran (the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran) on
Apr 10, 2004
Committee on Procedures and Performance Audit on Public Services - Report No. 3 - Banking Operations : Deposit Accounts and Other Facilities Relating to Individuals (Non-business)
RBI / 2004 / 140DBOD.No.Leg.BC 74/09.07.005/2003-04 April 10, 2004 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Committee on Procedures and Performance Audit on Public Services - Report No. 3 - Banking Operations : Deposit Accounts and Other Facilities Relating to Individuals (Non-business) Please refer to D.O.letter dated April 6, 2004 addressed to you by our Executive Director, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath on the above subject. The recommendations of the Comm
RBI / 2004 / 140DBOD.No.Leg.BC 74/09.07.005/2003-04 April 10, 2004 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Committee on Procedures and Performance Audit on Public Services - Report No. 3 - Banking Operations : Deposit Accounts and Other Facilities Relating to Individuals (Non-business) Please refer to D.O.letter dated April 6, 2004 addressed to you by our Executive Director, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath on the above subject. The recommendations of the Comm
Apr 08, 2004
Detection of Forged Notes - Issue of Receipt to Tenderers
RBI/2004/139DCM (FNVD) No. G. 31 /16.01.01/2003-04 08th April 2004 The Chairman / Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of All Public Sector Banks, Regional Rural Banks/ All Co-Operative Banks, Private Sector Banks/Foreign Banks The Regional Director/ Chief General Manager/General Manager-in-Charge Reserve Bank of India - Ahmedabad/Bangalore/Belapur/Bhopal/Bhubaneswar/Chennai/Chandigarh/Guwahati/ Hyderabad/Jaipur/Jammu/Kanpur/Kochi/Kolkata/Lucknow/Mumbai/Nagpur/Ne
RBI/2004/139DCM (FNVD) No. G. 31 /16.01.01/2003-04 08th April 2004 The Chairman / Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of All Public Sector Banks, Regional Rural Banks/ All Co-Operative Banks, Private Sector Banks/Foreign Banks The Regional Director/ Chief General Manager/General Manager-in-Charge Reserve Bank of India - Ahmedabad/Bangalore/Belapur/Bhopal/Bhubaneswar/Chennai/Chandigarh/Guwahati/ Hyderabad/Jaipur/Jammu/Kanpur/Kochi/Kolkata/Lucknow/Mumbai/Nagpur/Ne
Apr 07, 2004
State Level Bankers Committees - Nomination of Director of SISI
RBI.2004/160 RPCD.LBS.No.BC.76/02.01.01/2003-04 April 7, 2004 The Chairman & Managing Director Convenor of all State Level Bankers Committees (As per list enclosed) Dear Sir, State Level Bankers Committees – Nomination of Director of SISI The Ministry of Small Scale Industries, Government of India has advised that Small Industries Services Institutes (SISIs) in States have been actively involved in the promotion/development of the SSI sector and officials of the S
RBI.2004/160 RPCD.LBS.No.BC.76/02.01.01/2003-04 April 7, 2004 The Chairman & Managing Director Convenor of all State Level Bankers Committees (As per list enclosed) Dear Sir, State Level Bankers Committees – Nomination of Director of SISI The Ministry of Small Scale Industries, Government of India has advised that Small Industries Services Institutes (SISIs) in States have been actively involved in the promotion/development of the SSI sector and officials of the S
Apr 07, 2004
Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks for Export Credit: Rationalisation
RBI/2004/137 Ref.No.MPD.BC.247/07.01.279/2003-04 April 07, 2004 All Scheduled Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks [RRBs]) Dear Sirs Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks for Export Credit: Rationalisation Please refer to our circular No.Ref.No.MPD.BC.246/07.01.279/2003-04 dated March 25, 2004 on the captioned subject. Since standing liquidity facility limits under 'normal' and 'back-stop' facilities are now merged into a single facility available at
RBI/2004/137 Ref.No.MPD.BC.247/07.01.279/2003-04 April 07, 2004 All Scheduled Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks [RRBs]) Dear Sirs Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks for Export Credit: Rationalisation Please refer to our circular No.Ref.No.MPD.BC.246/07.01.279/2003-04 dated March 25, 2004 on the captioned subject. Since standing liquidity facility limits under 'normal' and 'back-stop' facilities are now merged into a single facility available at
Apr 05, 2004
Acceptance of coins
RBI/2004/136 DCM(RMMT)No.1181/11/37.01/2003-04April 5, 2004 The Chairman & Managing Director All Public/Private Sector Banks Dear Sir Acceptance of coins We invite a reference to our letter DCM(RMMT)No.404/11.37.01/2003-04 dated October 09, 2003, requesting you to instruct your branches to accept coins of all denominations from any member of the public without any restriction. However, we still continue to receive directly as well as indirectly complaints ab
RBI/2004/136 DCM(RMMT)No.1181/11/37.01/2003-04April 5, 2004 The Chairman & Managing Director All Public/Private Sector Banks Dear Sir Acceptance of coins We invite a reference to our letter DCM(RMMT)No.404/11.37.01/2003-04 dated October 09, 2003, requesting you to instruct your branches to accept coins of all denominations from any member of the public without any restriction. However, we still continue to receive directly as well as indirectly complaints ab
Apr 02, 2004
Procedure for Collection of Taxes at Bank Branches - Customer Service
RBI/2004/135DGBA.GAD.No.1142 /42.01.001/2003-04 April 2, 2004The Chief Executive OfficerAll Agency Banks (as per list)Dear Sir,Procedure for Collection of Taxes at Bank Branches - Customer Service Please refer to "Accounting System for Direct Taxes" (Pink Booklet) wherein detailed instructions were laid down for collection and accounting of Income and other Direct Taxes and payments of Income Tax Refund Orders (ITROs) by the branches of Public Sector Banks. It is obse
RBI/2004/135DGBA.GAD.No.1142 /42.01.001/2003-04 April 2, 2004The Chief Executive OfficerAll Agency Banks (as per list)Dear Sir,Procedure for Collection of Taxes at Bank Branches - Customer Service Please refer to "Accounting System for Direct Taxes" (Pink Booklet) wherein detailed instructions were laid down for collection and accounting of Income and other Direct Taxes and payments of Income Tax Refund Orders (ITROs) by the branches of Public Sector Banks. It is obse
Apr 02, 2004
Exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - "Bank Muscat (S.A.O.G.)"
RBI/2004/133 DBOD. Ret. BC No. 73 /12.06.115/2003-04April 2, 2004 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sirs, Exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - "Bank Muscat (S.A.O.G.)" We advise that the name of "Bank Muscat (S.A.O.G.)" has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from 21st February 2004, i.e. the date on which the relative notification DBOD. No IBS. 1207/ 23.13.039 /2003-
RBI/2004/133 DBOD. Ret. BC No. 73 /12.06.115/2003-04April 2, 2004 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sirs, Exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - "Bank Muscat (S.A.O.G.)" We advise that the name of "Bank Muscat (S.A.O.G.)" has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with effect from 21st February 2004, i.e. the date on which the relative notification DBOD. No IBS. 1207/ 23.13.039 /2003-
Apr 01, 2004
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) - Clarifications - A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.82
RBI/2004/128A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 82 April 1, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sirs, External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) – Clarifications The External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) guidelines were revised vide A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.60 dated January 31, 2004. The Reserve Bank has been receiving a number of queries relating to various aspects of the ECB guidelines. Our clarifications on these issues are set out below : 2. End-use
RBI/2004/128A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 82 April 1, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sirs, External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) – Clarifications The External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) guidelines were revised vide A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.60 dated January 31, 2004. The Reserve Bank has been receiving a number of queries relating to various aspects of the ECB guidelines. Our clarifications on these issues are set out below : 2. End-use
Apr 01, 2004
Introduction of On-line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS)- Branding of Rubber Stamp on copies of Challans
RBI/2004/131DGBA.GAD.No.1008 /42.01.034/2003-04 April 1, 2004The Chief Executive Officer,All Agency Banks (as per list enclosed)Dear Sir, Introduction of On-line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS)- Branding of Rubber Stamp on copies of Challans Please refer to our Circular letter DGBA.GAD.No.989/42.01.034/2003-04 dated March 31, 2004 on the captioned subject. 2. In the meeting of the High Powered Committee for On-line Transmission of Tax Payment Data from Banks to Income T
RBI/2004/131DGBA.GAD.No.1008 /42.01.034/2003-04 April 1, 2004The Chief Executive Officer,All Agency Banks (as per list enclosed)Dear Sir, Introduction of On-line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS)- Branding of Rubber Stamp on copies of Challans Please refer to our Circular letter DGBA.GAD.No.989/42.01.034/2003-04 dated March 31, 2004 on the captioned subject. 2. In the meeting of the High Powered Committee for On-line Transmission of Tax Payment Data from Banks to Income T
Apr 01, 2004
Offshore Banking Units (OBUs) in Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
RBI/2004/130DBOD.IBS.BC/ 72 /23.13.004/2003-04 1st April, 2004 All scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Offshore Banking Units (OBUs) in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Please refer to paragraph 2.5 of the scheme for setting up of OBUs in SEZs enclosed to circular DBOD.IBS.BC. 42/23.13.004/2002-03 dated November 11, 2002 wherein the banks have been advised, inter alia, that the sources for raising foreign currency funds by an OBU would be only
RBI/2004/130DBOD.IBS.BC/ 72 /23.13.004/2003-04 1st April, 2004 All scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Offshore Banking Units (OBUs) in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Please refer to paragraph 2.5 of the scheme for setting up of OBUs in SEZs enclosed to circular DBOD.IBS.BC. 42/23.13.004/2002-03 dated November 11, 2002 wherein the banks have been advised, inter alia, that the sources for raising foreign currency funds by an OBU would be only
Mar 31, 2004
Introduction of OLTAS
RBI/2004/129DGBA.GAD.No. 989 /42.01.034/2003-04 March 31, 2004The Chief Executive Officers of all Agency Banks(as per list enclosed)Dear Sir,Introduction of OLTASAs you are aware, the Pilot Study of On-line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) Project is presently being implemented in 14 major cities. Progress in this regard has been reviewed at various meetings across the country and all the banks have expressed their confidence in extending the Pilot to all their branches.
RBI/2004/129DGBA.GAD.No. 989 /42.01.034/2003-04 March 31, 2004The Chief Executive Officers of all Agency Banks(as per list enclosed)Dear Sir,Introduction of OLTASAs you are aware, the Pilot Study of On-line Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) Project is presently being implemented in 14 major cities. Progress in this regard has been reviewed at various meetings across the country and all the banks have expressed their confidence in extending the Pilot to all their branches.
Mar 31, 2004
Accounting Standard - 11 on accounting for ' The effects of changes in foreign exchange rates'
RBI/2004/127DBOD. No. BP. BC. 71/ 21.04.018/ 2003-2004 March 31, 2004 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Accounting Standard - 11 on accounting for ' The effects of changes in foreign exchange rates' Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. BP. BC. 93 / 21.04.018/ 2002- 03 dated April 8, 2003, advising banks to follow the guidelines prescribed in Circular DBOD. No. BP.BC. 68/ 21.04.018/ 96 dated June 5, 1996 (copy enclosed) for fin
RBI/2004/127DBOD. No. BP. BC. 71/ 21.04.018/ 2003-2004 March 31, 2004 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Accounting Standard - 11 on accounting for ' The effects of changes in foreign exchange rates' Please refer to our circular DBOD. No. BP. BC. 93 / 21.04.018/ 2002- 03 dated April 8, 2003, advising banks to follow the guidelines prescribed in Circular DBOD. No. BP.BC. 68/ 21.04.018/ 96 dated June 5, 1996 (copy enclosed) for fin
Mar 29, 2004
Transactions in Government Securities
RBI /2004/123IDMD.PDRS. 05 /10.02.01/2003-04 March 29, 2004 To All RBI Regulated Entities Dear Sirs, Transactions in Government Securities Please refer to paragraph 70 of the 'Mid-term Review of Monetary and Credit Policy for the year 2003-2004' (extract enclosed), wherein certain relaxations in the current guidelines on sale of government securities were announced to facilitate deepening of government securities market. As per the current guidelines, a sale tr
RBI /2004/123IDMD.PDRS. 05 /10.02.01/2003-04 March 29, 2004 To All RBI Regulated Entities Dear Sirs, Transactions in Government Securities Please refer to paragraph 70 of the 'Mid-term Review of Monetary and Credit Policy for the year 2003-2004' (extract enclosed), wherein certain relaxations in the current guidelines on sale of government securities were announced to facilitate deepening of government securities market. As per the current guidelines, a sale tr
Mar 29, 2004
The Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies Reserve Bank Guidelines and Directions, 2003
Reserve Bank of IndiaDepartment of Non-Banking SupervisionCentral Office, Centre No 1World Trade CentreMumbai 400 005RBI/2004/126Notification No.DNBS.4/ED (SG)/-2004 dated March 29, 2004 The Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines and Directions, 2003 The Reserve Bank of India, having considered it necessary in the public interest, and being satisfied that, for the purpose of enabling the Reserve Bank to regulate the financial s
Reserve Bank of IndiaDepartment of Non-Banking SupervisionCentral Office, Centre No 1World Trade CentreMumbai 400 005RBI/2004/126Notification No.DNBS.4/ED (SG)/-2004 dated March 29, 2004 The Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines and Directions, 2003 The Reserve Bank of India, having considered it necessary in the public interest, and being satisfied that, for the purpose of enabling the Reserve Bank to regulate the financial s
Mar 27, 2004
Annual Closing of Accounts - Receipt of Direct Taxes - Arrangements for the Current Financial Year
RBI/2004/122DGBA.GAD.No.H-976 /42.01.029/2003-04 March 27, 2004The Chairman/Chairman & Managing Director/Managing DirectorState Bank of India & its Associate BanksAll Public Sector BanksJammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd.HDFC Bank Ltd./IDBI Bank Ltd.UTI Bank Ltd./ICICI Bank Ltd.Dear Sir, Annual Closing of Accounts - Receipt of Direct Taxes - Arrangements for the Current Financial YearWe have since received request from the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic
RBI/2004/122DGBA.GAD.No.H-976 /42.01.029/2003-04 March 27, 2004The Chairman/Chairman & Managing Director/Managing DirectorState Bank of India & its Associate BanksAll Public Sector BanksJammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd.HDFC Bank Ltd./IDBI Bank Ltd.UTI Bank Ltd./ICICI Bank Ltd.Dear Sir, Annual Closing of Accounts - Receipt of Direct Taxes - Arrangements for the Current Financial YearWe have since received request from the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic
Mar 27, 2004
Streamlining the Procedure for Issue of Income Tax Refund Orders (ITROs)
RBI/2004/125DGBA.GAD.No. 979 /42.01.018/2003-04 March 27, 2004Chief Executive Officers of all Agency Banks(as per list enclosed)Dear Sir,Streamlining the Procedure for Issue of Income Tax Refund Orders (ITROs) Central Board of Direct Taxes, Government of India, New Delhi have since revised the procedure of issue of ITROs and discontinued the practice of forwarding Advice Notes to the paying banks separately in respect of refunds upto Rs.9999/- vide their Circular Inst
RBI/2004/125DGBA.GAD.No. 979 /42.01.018/2003-04 March 27, 2004Chief Executive Officers of all Agency Banks(as per list enclosed)Dear Sir,Streamlining the Procedure for Issue of Income Tax Refund Orders (ITROs) Central Board of Direct Taxes, Government of India, New Delhi have since revised the procedure of issue of ITROs and discontinued the practice of forwarding Advice Notes to the paying banks separately in respect of refunds upto Rs.9999/- vide their Circular Inst
Mar 26, 2004
Annual Closing of Accounts - Receipt of Central Taxes-Arrangements for the Current Financial Year
RBI/2004/121DGBA.GAD.No.H-972 /42.01.029/2003-04 March 26, 2004The Chairman/Chairman & Managing Director/Managing DirectorState Bank of India & its Associate BanksAll Public Sector BanksJammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd.HDFC Bank Ltd./IDBI Bank Ltd.UTI Bank Ltd./ICICI Bank Ltd.Dear Sir, Annual Closing of Accounts - Receipt of Central Taxes-Arrangements for the Current Financial YearWe have received a request from the Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai that wi
RBI/2004/121DGBA.GAD.No.H-972 /42.01.029/2003-04 March 26, 2004The Chairman/Chairman & Managing Director/Managing DirectorState Bank of India & its Associate BanksAll Public Sector BanksJammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd.HDFC Bank Ltd./IDBI Bank Ltd.UTI Bank Ltd./ICICI Bank Ltd.Dear Sir, Annual Closing of Accounts - Receipt of Central Taxes-Arrangements for the Current Financial YearWe have received a request from the Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai that wi
Mar 26, 2004
Assessment of performance of statutory auditors
RBI/2004/ 117/Ref DBS. ARS. No. BC. 08 /08:91:001/ 2003-04 March 26, 2004 The Chairman, State Bank of India / The Managing Directors, Associate Banks of SBI/ The Chairmen & Managing Directors of all nationalised Banks Dear Sir, Assessment of performance of statutory auditors As you are aware, at present public sector banks are required to forward to RBI every year a report on the performance of their statutory central and branch auditors based on certain parameter
RBI/2004/ 117/Ref DBS. ARS. No. BC. 08 /08:91:001/ 2003-04 March 26, 2004 The Chairman, State Bank of India / The Managing Directors, Associate Banks of SBI/ The Chairmen & Managing Directors of all nationalised Banks Dear Sir, Assessment of performance of statutory auditors As you are aware, at present public sector banks are required to forward to RBI every year a report on the performance of their statutory central and branch auditors based on certain parameter
Mar 25, 2004
Liquidity Adjustment Facility - Revised Scheme
RBI/ 115 /2004IDMD.OMO No. 04 /03.75.00/2003-04March 25, 2004 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) and Primary Dealers Dear Sirs, Liquidity Adjustment Facility – Revised Scheme Please refer to our circular IDMC No. 4376/03.75/00/2000-01 dated May 3, 2001 on the Scheme of Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF). 2. As announced in the Mid-term Review of Monetary and Credit Policy for the year 2003-04, the existing Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been rev
RBI/ 115 /2004IDMD.OMO No. 04 /03.75.00/2003-04March 25, 2004 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) and Primary Dealers Dear Sirs, Liquidity Adjustment Facility – Revised Scheme Please refer to our circular IDMC No. 4376/03.75/00/2000-01 dated May 3, 2001 on the Scheme of Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF). 2. As announced in the Mid-term Review of Monetary and Credit Policy for the year 2003-04, the existing Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been rev
Mar 25, 2004
Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks for Export Credit and Primary Dealers (PDs): Rationalisation
RBI/2004/118 REF: No. MPD. BC.246/07.01.279/ 2003-04 March 25, 2004 Chaitra 5, 1926(S) All Scheduled Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and Primary Dealers Dear Sirs Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks for Export Credit and Primary Dealers (PDs): Rationalisation Please refer to our circular MPD.BC.243/07.01.279/2003-04 dated November 5, 2003 on the captioned subject. 2. At present, banks are eligible for standing liquidity facility (export credit eligibl
RBI/2004/118 REF: No. MPD. BC.246/07.01.279/ 2003-04 March 25, 2004 Chaitra 5, 1926(S) All Scheduled Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and Primary Dealers Dear Sirs Standing Liquidity Facilities for Banks for Export Credit and Primary Dealers (PDs): Rationalisation Please refer to our circular MPD.BC.243/07.01.279/2003-04 dated November 5, 2003 on the captioned subject. 2. At present, banks are eligible for standing liquidity facility (export credit eligibl
Mar 24, 2004
Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings by Authorised Dealers - Rationalisation and Monitoring - A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.81
RBI/2004/113A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.81 March 24, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sirs, Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings by Authorised Dealers – Rationalisation and Monitoring Authorised Dealers (ADs) are allowed to borrow in foreign currency in the circumstances and subject to such conditions as mentioned under Regulation 4(2) of Notification No.FEMA 3/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000. 2. Accordingly, in terms of paragraph No.C.5(i) of RBI
RBI/2004/113A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.81 March 24, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sirs, Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings by Authorised Dealers – Rationalisation and Monitoring Authorised Dealers (ADs) are allowed to borrow in foreign currency in the circumstances and subject to such conditions as mentioned under Regulation 4(2) of Notification No.FEMA 3/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000. 2. Accordingly, in terms of paragraph No.C.5(i) of RBI
Mar 18, 2004
Liberalised Remittance Scheme of USD 25,000 for Resident Individuals - A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.80
RBI/ 2004/105A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 80 March 18, 2004 To all Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Liberalised Remittance Scheme of USD 25,000 for Resident Individuals- Investor Protection – Disclosure Requirements Attention of the Authorised Dealers is invited to the instructions contained in A.P. DIR (Series) Circular No. 64 dated February 4, 2004, whereby Reserve Bank announced a Scheme permitting resident individuals to make remittance for an
RBI/ 2004/105A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 80 March 18, 2004 To all Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Liberalised Remittance Scheme of USD 25,000 for Resident Individuals- Investor Protection – Disclosure Requirements Attention of the Authorised Dealers is invited to the instructions contained in A.P. DIR (Series) Circular No. 64 dated February 4, 2004, whereby Reserve Bank announced a Scheme permitting resident individuals to make remittance for an
Mar 18, 2004
Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana - cut-off date for Lapsing of sanctions and completion of disbursement for the programme year 2003-04
RBI/2004/103RPCD.No.PLNFS.BC. 71 /09.04.01/2003-04March 18, 2004The Chairman/Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Except RRBs) Dear Sir, Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana - cut-off date for Lapsing of sanctions and completion of disbursement for the programme year 2003-04 It has been decided to extend the cut off date for lapsing of sanctions and completion of disbursement for the programme year 2003-2004 under the PMRY to 30.09.2004. 2. Please issue
RBI/2004/103RPCD.No.PLNFS.BC. 71 /09.04.01/2003-04March 18, 2004The Chairman/Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Except RRBs) Dear Sir, Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana - cut-off date for Lapsing of sanctions and completion of disbursement for the programme year 2003-04 It has been decided to extend the cut off date for lapsing of sanctions and completion of disbursement for the programme year 2003-2004 under the PMRY to 30.09.2004. 2. Please issue
Mar 17, 2004
Remuneration payable to the Statutory Central and Branch Auditors of Public Sector Banks from the year 2003-04
RBI/2004/97Ref.DBS.ARS.No.BC.7 / 08.92.001/ 2003-04March 17, 2004 The Chairman & Managing Director, all Nationalised Banks and The Managing Director, Associate Banks of SBI,Dear Sir, Remuneration payable to the Statutory Central and Branch Auditors of Public Sector Banks from the year 2003-04We advise that the audit fees and fee for other services to statutory auditors (central/branch) of public sector banks have since been revised as under, effective from the yea
RBI/2004/97Ref.DBS.ARS.No.BC.7 / 08.92.001/ 2003-04March 17, 2004 The Chairman & Managing Director, all Nationalised Banks and The Managing Director, Associate Banks of SBI,Dear Sir, Remuneration payable to the Statutory Central and Branch Auditors of Public Sector Banks from the year 2003-04We advise that the audit fees and fee for other services to statutory auditors (central/branch) of public sector banks have since been revised as under, effective from the yea
Mar 16, 2004
Credit Mobilisation target under Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) during the year 2004-05
RBI/2004/100RPCD.SP.BC.No. 70 /09.01.01/2003-04March 16th 2004 The Chairman /Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Credit Mobilisation target under Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) during the year 2004-05 Government of India have finalised the credit mobilisation target for the year 2004-05 under SGSY. The State /UT wise credit mobilisation targets for the year 2004-05 are enclosed. The credit mobilisation as fixed
RBI/2004/100RPCD.SP.BC.No. 70 /09.01.01/2003-04March 16th 2004 The Chairman /Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Credit Mobilisation target under Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) during the year 2004-05 Government of India have finalised the credit mobilisation target for the year 2004-05 under SGSY. The State /UT wise credit mobilisation targets for the year 2004-05 are enclosed. The credit mobilisation as fixed
Mar 15, 2004
Exim Bank's Line of Credit of USD 10 Million to Central Bank of Djibouti - A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.79
RBI/ 2004/ 99A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.79March 15, 2004 ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Exim Bank's Line of Credit of USD 10 Million to Central Bank of Djibouti, Djibouti Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement with Central Bank of Djibouti, Djibouti on July 24, 2003 making available to the latter, a Line of Credit (LOC) upto an aggregate sum of USD 10 Million (U.S.Dollar ten million only). The Credit Agreement h
RBI/ 2004/ 99A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.79March 15, 2004 ToAll Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Exim Bank's Line of Credit of USD 10 Million to Central Bank of Djibouti, Djibouti Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement with Central Bank of Djibouti, Djibouti on July 24, 2003 making available to the latter, a Line of Credit (LOC) upto an aggregate sum of USD 10 Million (U.S.Dollar ten million only). The Credit Agreement h
Mar 15, 2004
Guidelines on Implementation of Best Practices Code in Banks
March 15,2004RBI/2004/98 DBS. CO. FGV(F) No. 1306 /23.08.001/2003-04 To all scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Guidelines on Implementation of Best Practices Code in Banks. Please refer to our circular DBS.FGV(F) No. 12/23.08.001/2001-2002 dated May 3, 2002, regarding implementation of the recommendations of the Committee on Legal Aspects of Bank Frauds (Mitra Committee) and the High Level CVC Group. We had, among other things, commended to
March 15,2004RBI/2004/98 DBS. CO. FGV(F) No. 1306 /23.08.001/2003-04 To all scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Guidelines on Implementation of Best Practices Code in Banks. Please refer to our circular DBS.FGV(F) No. 12/23.08.001/2001-2002 dated May 3, 2002, regarding implementation of the recommendations of the Committee on Legal Aspects of Bank Frauds (Mitra Committee) and the High Level CVC Group. We had, among other things, commended to
Mar 13, 2004
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 - Guidelines for Compilation of R-Returns - A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.77
Reserve Bank of India RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT Central Office Mumbai 400 001 RBI/2004/ 95 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.77 March 13 , 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sirs, Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 - Guidelines for Compilation of R-Returns Attention of Authorised Dealers (ADs) is invited to A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.76 dated February 3, 2003, in terms of which they are required to submit R-Return (NOSTR
Reserve Bank of India RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT Central Office Mumbai 400 001 RBI/2004/ 95 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.77 March 13 , 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sirs, Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 - Guidelines for Compilation of R-Returns Attention of Authorised Dealers (ADs) is invited to A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.76 dated February 3, 2003, in terms of which they are required to submit R-Return (NOSTR
Mar 13, 2004
Foreign Inward Remittance Payment System (FIRPS) Instrument - A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.78
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA RBI/2004/96A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.78 March 13, 2004To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Dear Sirs/Madam, Foreign Inward Remittance Payment System (FIRPS) Instrument – Withdrawal of Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to Annexure V to A.D. (M.A. Series) Circular No.11 dated May 16, 2000. It is indicated thereat that pending issue of further directions, Authorised Dealers are to be guided by the provisions of para 3A.5
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA RBI/2004/96A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.78 March 13, 2004To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Dear Sirs/Madam, Foreign Inward Remittance Payment System (FIRPS) Instrument – Withdrawal of Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to Annexure V to A.D. (M.A. Series) Circular No.11 dated May 16, 2000. It is indicated thereat that pending issue of further directions, Authorised Dealers are to be guided by the provisions of para 3A.5
Mar 11, 2004
Priority Sector Lending - Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) - Master Circular
RBI/2004/109RPCD.PLNFS.No. 1568 /09.04.01/2003-04 March 11, 2004 All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending - Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) - Master Circular Please refer to our circular RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.25/09.04.01/2002-03 dated 14th October 2002 on the above subject. We advise that above Master Circular is now updated by consolidating all the previous instructions issued by RBI up to 29th February 2004 vid
RBI/2004/109RPCD.PLNFS.No. 1568 /09.04.01/2003-04 March 11, 2004 All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending - Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) - Master Circular Please refer to our circular RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.25/09.04.01/2002-03 dated 14th October 2002 on the above subject. We advise that above Master Circular is now updated by consolidating all the previous instructions issued by RBI up to 29th February 2004 vid
Mar 09, 2004
Introduction of ECS (Credit) for Refunds of Income Tax
Circular No. RBI/2004/90DGBA.GAD.No. H-767 /42.01.034/2003-04 March 9, 2004The Chief Executive Officers All banks (as per list) Dear Sir, Introduction of ECS (Credit) for Refunds of Income Tax As you are aware, presently paper-based Income Tax Refund Orders (ITROs) are being issued by Income Tax Department for refund of income-tax to assessees. ITRO is also accompanied by an 'Advice'. The banks are required to handle ITROs as well as the 'Advices' for collectio
Circular No. RBI/2004/90DGBA.GAD.No. H-767 /42.01.034/2003-04 March 9, 2004The Chief Executive Officers All banks (as per list) Dear Sir, Introduction of ECS (Credit) for Refunds of Income Tax As you are aware, presently paper-based Income Tax Refund Orders (ITROs) are being issued by Income Tax Department for refund of income-tax to assessees. ITRO is also accompanied by an 'Advice'. The banks are required to handle ITROs as well as the 'Advices' for collectio
Mar 08, 2004
Prudential guidelines on investment in non-government securities
RBI/2004/91IDMD.PDRS.No.03 /03.64.00/2003-04March 08, 2004 All Primary Dealers in Government Securities Market Dear Sir, Prudential guidelines on investment in non-government securities In order to contain the risks arising out of investment in non-Government securities by the Primary Dealers (PDs), the investment guidelines have been finalized in consultation with the Primary Dealers Association of India (PDAI). These are furnished in the Annex. These guidelines come
RBI/2004/91IDMD.PDRS.No.03 /03.64.00/2003-04March 08, 2004 All Primary Dealers in Government Securities Market Dear Sir, Prudential guidelines on investment in non-government securities In order to contain the risks arising out of investment in non-Government securities by the Primary Dealers (PDs), the investment guidelines have been finalized in consultation with the Primary Dealers Association of India (PDAI). These are furnished in the Annex. These guidelines come
Mar 06, 2004
Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a person Resident in India) (Amendment) Regulations, 2004
[A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.97 dated June 21, 2004] RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI 400 001. Notification No.FEMA.113/ 2004-RB Dated 6 March 2004 Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a person Resident in India) (Amendment) Regulations, 2004 In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of Section 9 and clause (e) of sub-section (2) of Section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999)
[A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.97 dated June 21, 2004] RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI 400 001. Notification No.FEMA.113/ 2004-RB Dated 6 March 2004 Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a person Resident in India) (Amendment) Regulations, 2004 In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of Section 9 and clause (e) of sub-section (2) of Section 47 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999)
Mar 05, 2004
Creation of new district in Tamil Nadu - Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility
RBI / 2004 / 87 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 68 /02.01.01/2003-04 March 5, 2004 Phalguna 15, Saka 1925 The Chairmen All Lead Banks Dear Sir, Creation of new district in Tamil Nadu – Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility The Government of Tamil Nadu have, vide their notification dated November 11, 2003, created a new district viz. Krishnagiri by re-organising the existing district of Dharmapuri, with immediate effect. 2. It has been decided to assign the Lead Bank responsibilit
RBI / 2004 / 87 RPCD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 68 /02.01.01/2003-04 March 5, 2004 Phalguna 15, Saka 1925 The Chairmen All Lead Banks Dear Sir, Creation of new district in Tamil Nadu – Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility The Government of Tamil Nadu have, vide their notification dated November 11, 2003, created a new district viz. Krishnagiri by re-organising the existing district of Dharmapuri, with immediate effect. 2. It has been decided to assign the Lead Bank responsibilit
Mar 03, 2004
Standing Committee Meeting to Review the Handling of Government Transactions by Banks Accredited to Civil Ministries/Departments - Para 2.4
RBI/2004/86DGBA.GAD.No.H-791/42.02.001/2003-04March 3, 2004The Chairman/Managing DirectorThe Chairman and Managing DirectorState Bank of India & its Associate Banks andAll Public Sector BanksDear Sir,Standing Committee Meeting to Review the Handling of Government Transactions by Banks Accredited to Civil Ministries/Departments – Para 2.4 Please refer to para 2.4 of minutes of the Standing Committee Meeting held on 6th & 7th November, 2003 at Bhubaneshwar. 2. P
RBI/2004/86DGBA.GAD.No.H-791/42.02.001/2003-04March 3, 2004The Chairman/Managing DirectorThe Chairman and Managing DirectorState Bank of India & its Associate Banks andAll Public Sector BanksDear Sir,Standing Committee Meeting to Review the Handling of Government Transactions by Banks Accredited to Civil Ministries/Departments – Para 2.4 Please refer to para 2.4 of minutes of the Standing Committee Meeting held on 6th & 7th November, 2003 at Bhubaneshwar. 2. P
Feb 28, 2004
Streamlining the Procedure for Issue of Income Tax Refund Orders (ITROs)
RBI/2004/83DGBA.GAD.No.1009/42.01.018/ 2003-04 February 28, 2004 The Chairman & Managing Director/ Managing Director, State Bank of India & its Associate BanksDear Sir,Streamlining the Procedure for Issue of Income Tax Refund Orders (ITROs)The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Government of India, New Delhi have since discontinued the procedure of forwarding Advice Notes to the paying banks in respect of refunds upto Rs.9999/- vide their Circular Instruction F.No
RBI/2004/83DGBA.GAD.No.1009/42.01.018/ 2003-04 February 28, 2004 The Chairman & Managing Director/ Managing Director, State Bank of India & its Associate BanksDear Sir,Streamlining the Procedure for Issue of Income Tax Refund Orders (ITROs)The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Government of India, New Delhi have since discontinued the procedure of forwarding Advice Notes to the paying banks in respect of refunds upto Rs.9999/- vide their Circular Instruction F.No
Feb 25, 2004
Achievement of the allocated target - Under the PMRY Scheme - Programme Year 2003-2004
RBI/2004/75 RPCD.PLNFS.BC. 67 /09.04.01/2003-04 February 25, 2004 The Chairman/Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Achievement of the allocated target Under the PMRY Scheme - Programme Year 2003-04 Please refer to the Annexure 'B' of our circular RPCD.BC.82/09.04.01/2002-03 dated 31st March 2003. As per the stipulated guidelines, 50% applications of the year's target should have been sanctioned and 15% of the target shoul
RBI/2004/75 RPCD.PLNFS.BC. 67 /09.04.01/2003-04 February 25, 2004 The Chairman/Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Achievement of the allocated target Under the PMRY Scheme - Programme Year 2003-04 Please refer to the Annexure 'B' of our circular RPCD.BC.82/09.04.01/2002-03 dated 31st March 2003. As per the stipulated guidelines, 50% applications of the year's target should have been sanctioned and 15% of the target shoul
Feb 24, 2004
Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 - Current Account Transactions - Liberalisation - A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.76
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI RBI/2004/74 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.76 February 24, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 – Current Account Transactions – Liberalisation Attention of Authorised Dealers (ADs) is invited to Annexure I of A.D. (M.A. Series) Circular No.11 dated May 16, 2000 with regard to Rules relating to Current Account Transactions. 2. As
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE MUMBAI RBI/2004/74 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.76 February 24, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 – Current Account Transactions – Liberalisation Attention of Authorised Dealers (ADs) is invited to Annexure I of A.D. (M.A. Series) Circular No.11 dated May 16, 2000 with regard to Rules relating to Current Account Transactions. 2. As
Feb 23, 2004
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) for Overseas Direct Investment/Mergers and Acquisitions - A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.75
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT Central Office Mumbai 400 001 RBI/2004/72 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 75 February 23, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sirs, External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) for Overseas Direct Investment/Mergers and Acquisitions Authorised Dealers’ attention is invited to the revised External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) guidelines issued vide A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.60 dated January 31, 20
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT Central Office Mumbai 400 001 RBI/2004/72 A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 75 February 23, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sirs, External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) for Overseas Direct Investment/Mergers and Acquisitions Authorised Dealers’ attention is invited to the revised External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) guidelines issued vide A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.60 dated January 31, 20
Feb 23, 2004
Prudential guidelines on investment in non-SLR debt securities - Circular (A)
RBI/2004/69RPCD.CO.RF.BC.65/07.02.03/2003-04February 23, 2004 The Chairman /CEOs of all State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Prudential guidelines on investment in non-SLR debt securities Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.93/07.37.02/2001-02 dated May 6, 2002 regarding investment portfolio of banks. As you are aware, State Co-operative Banks and District Central Co-operative Banks are permitted to invest their genuine non-SLR surplus funds
RBI/2004/69RPCD.CO.RF.BC.65/07.02.03/2003-04February 23, 2004 The Chairman /CEOs of all State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Prudential guidelines on investment in non-SLR debt securities Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.93/07.37.02/2001-02 dated May 6, 2002 regarding investment portfolio of banks. As you are aware, State Co-operative Banks and District Central Co-operative Banks are permitted to invest their genuine non-SLR surplus funds
Feb 23, 2004
Prudential guidelines on investment in non-SLR debt securities - Circular (B)
RBI/2004/70 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.66/03.05.34/2003-04 February 23,2004The Chairman of all RRBs /Sponsor Banks Dear Sir, Prudential guidelines on investment in non-SLR debt securities Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.RRB.BC.76/03.05.34/1996-97 dated December 13, 1996 regarding avenues of investment of surplus Non-SLR funds of Regional Rural Banks, in terms of which RRBs were permitted to invest their non-SLR surplus funds in certain avenues subject to the terms and condit
RBI/2004/70 RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.66/03.05.34/2003-04 February 23,2004The Chairman of all RRBs /Sponsor Banks Dear Sir, Prudential guidelines on investment in non-SLR debt securities Please refer to our circular RPCD.No.RRB.BC.76/03.05.34/1996-97 dated December 13, 1996 regarding avenues of investment of surplus Non-SLR funds of Regional Rural Banks, in terms of which RRBs were permitted to invest their non-SLR surplus funds in certain avenues subject to the terms and condit
Feb 20, 2004
Exim Bank's Line of Credit of USD 10 million to ABSA Bank Ltd., South Africa - A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.70
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI - 400 001 RBI/2004/63 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.70 February 20, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Exim Bank's Line of Credit of USD 10 million to ABSA Bank Ltd., South Africa Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement with ABSA Bank Ltd., South Africa on July 4, 2003 making available to the latter, a Line of Credit (LOC) upto an aggregate sum o
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI - 400 001 RBI/2004/63 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.70 February 20, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Exim Bank's Line of Credit of USD 10 million to ABSA Bank Ltd., South Africa Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement with ABSA Bank Ltd., South Africa on July 4, 2003 making available to the latter, a Line of Credit (LOC) upto an aggregate sum o
Feb 20, 2004
Export of Goods to Russia against Repayment of State Credits in Rupees - Payment of Agency Commission - A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.71
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI - 400 001 RBI/ 2004/64 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.71 February 20, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sirs, Export of Goods to Russia against Repayment of State Credits in Rupees – Payment of Agency Commission Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to A.D (MA Series) Circular No.11 dated May 16, 2000 forwarding therewith, inter-alia, a copy of Notification No.GSR 381(E)
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI - 400 001 RBI/ 2004/64 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.71 February 20, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sirs, Export of Goods to Russia against Repayment of State Credits in Rupees – Payment of Agency Commission Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to A.D (MA Series) Circular No.11 dated May 16, 2000 forwarding therewith, inter-alia, a copy of Notification No.GSR 381(E)
Feb 20, 2004
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 - Import of Goods into India - Evidence of Import - A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.72
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI - 400 001RBI/ 2004/ 65 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.72 February 20, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 Import of Goods into India – Evidence of Import Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to (a) para A.11 of A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.106 dated June 19, 2003 and (b) item iv of the Notes to BEF statement in the Annexure thereto
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAI - 400 001RBI/ 2004/ 65 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.72 February 20, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 Import of Goods into India – Evidence of Import Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to (a) para A.11 of A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.106 dated June 19, 2003 and (b) item iv of the Notes to BEF statement in the Annexure thereto
Feb 20, 2004
Export of Goods by way of Gifts - Liberalisation - A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.73
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAIRBI/2004/ 66A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.73 February 20, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Export of Goods by way of Gifts - Liberalisation Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to A. D. (M.A. Series) Circular No.11 dated May 16, 2000. In terms of Clause (e) of Regulation 4 of Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2000 vide Notificat
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAIRBI/2004/ 66A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.73 February 20, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, Export of Goods by way of Gifts - Liberalisation Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to A. D. (M.A. Series) Circular No.11 dated May 16, 2000. In terms of Clause (e) of Regulation 4 of Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2000 vide Notificat
Feb 20, 2004
FEMA 1999 - Grant of Loans by Indian Companies to the Employees of their Branches Outside India - A.P (DIR Series) Circular No.74
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAIRBI/2004/67 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.74 February 20, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, FEMA 1999 - Grant of Loans by Indian Companies to the Employees of their Branches Outside India Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to A. D. (M. A. Series) Circular No. 11 dated May 16, 2000. In Regulation 5 of Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing or Lending in Foreign Exch
RESERVE BANK OF INDIAFOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTCENTRAL OFFICEMUMBAIRBI/2004/67 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.74 February 20, 2004 To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange Madam/Sirs, FEMA 1999 - Grant of Loans by Indian Companies to the Employees of their Branches Outside India Attention of Authorised Dealers is invited to A. D. (M. A. Series) Circular No. 11 dated May 16, 2000. In Regulation 5 of Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing or Lending in Foreign Exch
Feb 17, 2004
Revised guidelines for compromise settlement of chronic Non Performing Assets (NPAs) up to Rs. 10 crore
RBI / 2004 / 62/REF. DBS. FID. No. C-13 / 01.02.00 / 2003-04 February 17, 2004 The CEOs of the all-India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, IDBI, IDFC Ltd., IFCI Ltd., IIBI Ltd., NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and TFCI Ltd.) Dear Sir, Revised guidelines for compromise settlement of chronic Non Performing Assets (NPAs) up to Rs. 10 crore Please refer to our Circular DBS. FID. No. C-15 / 01.02.00 / 2002-03 dated May 30, 2003 on the above subject. In terms of para
RBI / 2004 / 62/REF. DBS. FID. No. C-13 / 01.02.00 / 2003-04 February 17, 2004 The CEOs of the all-India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, IDBI, IDFC Ltd., IFCI Ltd., IIBI Ltd., NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and TFCI Ltd.) Dear Sir, Revised guidelines for compromise settlement of chronic Non Performing Assets (NPAs) up to Rs. 10 crore Please refer to our Circular DBS. FID. No. C-15 / 01.02.00 / 2002-03 dated May 30, 2003 on the above subject. In terms of para
Feb 17, 2004
Ad-hoc Committees on Procedures and Performance Audit on Customer Services in Banks
RBI/2004/61DBOD.Leg.BC.70/09.07.005/2003-2004 February 17, 2004To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Ad-hoc Committees on Procedures and Performance Audit on Customer Services in Banks Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.60/09.005/2003-04 dated 27th December 2003 on the captioned subject. It is presumed that the Ad-hoc Committees set up by your bank would have started looking into simplification of procedures and practices with a view to
RBI/2004/61DBOD.Leg.BC.70/09.07.005/2003-2004 February 17, 2004To All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Ad-hoc Committees on Procedures and Performance Audit on Customer Services in Banks Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.60/09.005/2003-04 dated 27th December 2003 on the captioned subject. It is presumed that the Ad-hoc Committees set up by your bank would have started looking into simplification of procedures and practices with a view to
Feb 16, 2004
Targets for achievement under the PMRY for the year 2003-2004 - reduction in the target - Himachal Pradesh
February 16, 2004 RBI/2004/60RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 64 /09.04.01/2003-2004 The Chairman/Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial banks (Except RRBs) Dear Sir, Targets for achievement under the PMRY for the year 2003-2004 - reduction in the target - Himachal Pradesh Please refer to our Circular RPCD.No.BC.3/09.04.01/2003-2004 dated 7th July 2003 on the captioned subject. 2. We advise that Government of India has decided to reduce the targets for the State of Himach
February 16, 2004 RBI/2004/60RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No. 64 /09.04.01/2003-2004 The Chairman/Managing Director All Indian Scheduled Commercial banks (Except RRBs) Dear Sir, Targets for achievement under the PMRY for the year 2003-2004 - reduction in the target - Himachal Pradesh Please refer to our Circular RPCD.No.BC.3/09.04.01/2003-2004 dated 7th July 2003 on the captioned subject. 2. We advise that Government of India has decided to reduce the targets for the State of Himach
Feb 13, 2004
Scheme for Collection of Dues
RBI/2004/58DGBA.GAD.No. H-760/42.01.001/2003-04 February 13, 2004The Chief Executive OfficersAll Agency Banks (As per list enclosed)Dear Sir,Scheme for Collection of Dues of (i) Central Board of Direct Taxes (ii) Central Board of Excise and Customs (iii) Departmentalised Ministries Account - Reporting and Accounting of March Transactions - Special Arrangements- Financial Year 2003-2004Please refer to Circular DGBA.GAD.No. 331 / 42.01.001/2002-03 dated January 22, 2003
RBI/2004/58DGBA.GAD.No. H-760/42.01.001/2003-04 February 13, 2004The Chief Executive OfficersAll Agency Banks (As per list enclosed)Dear Sir,Scheme for Collection of Dues of (i) Central Board of Direct Taxes (ii) Central Board of Excise and Customs (iii) Departmentalised Ministries Account - Reporting and Accounting of March Transactions - Special Arrangements- Financial Year 2003-2004Please refer to Circular DGBA.GAD.No. 331 / 42.01.001/2002-03 dated January 22, 2003
Feb 13, 2004
Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits held in Domestic, Ordinary Non-Resident (NRO) & Non-Resident (External) (NRE) Accounts
RBI/2004/56 DBOD No. Dir.BC. 69/13.03.00/2003-04 February 13, 2004 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits held in Domestic, Ordinary Non-Resident (NRO) and Non-Resident (External) (NRE) Accounts Please refer to our Master Circular No.DBOD. Dir. BC. 11/13.03.00/2003-04 dated August 14, 2003 on the above subject. 2. With a view to harmonizing present regulations pertaining to different interest rates for various
RBI/2004/56 DBOD No. Dir.BC. 69/13.03.00/2003-04 February 13, 2004 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits held in Domestic, Ordinary Non-Resident (NRO) and Non-Resident (External) (NRE) Accounts Please refer to our Master Circular No.DBOD. Dir. BC. 11/13.03.00/2003-04 dated August 14, 2003 on the above subject. 2. With a view to harmonizing present regulations pertaining to different interest rates for various
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