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ଜୁନ 13, 2020Reserve Bank of India publishes the Oversight Framework for Financial Market Infrastructures and Retail Payment SystemsThe Reserve Bank has today placed on its website the Oversight Framework for Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) and Retail Payment Systems (RPSs). The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) (earlier known as the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS)) and the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have established, over the years, international risk-management standards for Systemically Important Payment SystemsThe Reserve Bank has today placed on its website the Oversight Framework for Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) and Retail Payment Systems (RPSs). The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) (earlier known as the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS)) and the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have established, over the years, international risk-management standards for Systemically Important Payment Systems
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ଜୁନ 05, 2020RBI announces creation of Payments Infrastructure Development FundThe Reserve Bank announces creation of a Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) to encourage acquirers to deploy Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (both physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and north eastern states. Over the years, payments ecosystem in the country has evolved with a wide range of options such as bank accounts, mobile phones, cards, etc. To provide further fillip to digitisation of payment systems, it is necessary to giveThe Reserve Bank announces creation of a Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) to encourage acquirers to deploy Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (both physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and north eastern states. Over the years, payments ecosystem in the country has evolved with a wide range of options such as bank accounts, mobile phones, cards, etc. To provide further fillip to digitisation of payment systems, it is necessary to give
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ଜୁନ 04, 2020RBI publishes daily data of select payment systemsToday, the Reserve Bank published settlement data of select payment systems. It captures volume and value of transactions undertaken in payments systems operated by the Reserve Bank (NEFT and RTGS) and National Payments Corporation of India (AePS, CTS, IMPS, NACH and UPI) as well as the position of cash withdrawal transactions using ATMs and BCs. The data relating to transactions undertaken during the day will be published on the subsequent working day. Data relatingToday, the Reserve Bank published settlement data of select payment systems. It captures volume and value of transactions undertaken in payments systems operated by the Reserve Bank (NEFT and RTGS) and National Payments Corporation of India (AePS, CTS, IMPS, NACH and UPI) as well as the position of cash withdrawal transactions using ATMs and BCs. The data relating to transactions undertaken during the day will be published on the subsequent working day. Data relating
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ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 16, 2020Availability of Digital Payment OptionsIn pursuance of its vision to promote digital payments, Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) endeavour has been to establish state of the art payment systems that are efficient, convenient, safe, secure and affordable. RBI wishes to bring to the notice of the general public that non-cash digital payment options (like NEFT, IMPS, UPI and BBPS) are available round the clock to facilitate fund transfers, purchase of goods / services, payment of bills, etc. In the context of theIn pursuance of its vision to promote digital payments, Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) endeavour has been to establish state of the art payment systems that are efficient, convenient, safe, secure and affordable. RBI wishes to bring to the notice of the general public that non-cash digital payment options (like NEFT, IMPS, UPI and BBPS) are available round the clock to facilitate fund transfers, purchase of goods / services, payment of bills, etc. In the context of the
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ଫେବୃଆରୀ 10, 2020Draft Framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity (NUE) for Retail Payment SystemsThe Reserve Bank has today placed on its website a ‘draft framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity (NUE) for Retail Payment Systems’ for public comments. The Reserve Bank invites comments on the draft framework from all stakeholders by February 25, 2020. The comments may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-40The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website a ‘draft framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity (NUE) for Retail Payment Systems’ for public comments. The Reserve Bank invites comments on the draft framework from all stakeholders by February 25, 2020. The comments may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-40
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ଜାନୁଆରୀ 21, 2020Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation - M/s Vodafone m-pesa Limited, MumbaiThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation: Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Vodafone m-pesa Limited, Mumbai (earlier Mobile Commerce Solutions Ltd. was performingThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation: Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Vodafone m-pesa Limited, Mumbai (earlier Mobile Commerce Solutions Ltd. was performing
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ନଭେମ୍ବର 08, 2019Furthering Digital PaymentsIn pursuance of its vision to promote digital payments, Reserve Bank’s endeavour has been to establish state of the art payment systems that are efficient, convenient, safe, secure and affordable. The efforts have resulted in a rapid growth in the retail digital payment systems as below: 2. Digital payments constituted a high 96% of total non-cash retail payments during the period October 2018 to September 2019. During the same period, the National Electronic Funds TrIn pursuance of its vision to promote digital payments, Reserve Bank’s endeavour has been to establish state of the art payment systems that are efficient, convenient, safe, secure and affordable. The efforts have resulted in a rapid growth in the retail digital payment systems as below: 2. Digital payments constituted a high 96% of total non-cash retail payments during the period October 2018 to September 2019. During the same period, the National Electronic Funds Tr
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ନଭେମ୍ବର 07, 2019Reserve Bank of India Imposes Monetary Penalty on Oxigen Services (India) Private LimitedIn exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines: Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1. Oxigen Services (India) Private Limited 17-09-2019 5 (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2019-2020/1132In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines: Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1. Oxigen Services (India) Private Limited 17-09-2019 5 (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2019-2020/1132
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ନଭେମ୍ବର 04, 2019Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory SandboxThe Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox. The Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) with ‘Retail Payments’, as its theme. The adoption of ‘Retail Payments’ as the theme is expected to spur innovation in digital payments space and help in offering payment services to the unserved and underserved segment of the population. Migration to digital modes of making a payment can obviateThe Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox. The Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) with ‘Retail Payments’, as its theme. The adoption of ‘Retail Payments’ as the theme is expected to spur innovation in digital payments space and help in offering payment services to the unserved and underserved segment of the population. Migration to digital modes of making a payment can obviate
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ନଭେମ୍ବର 01, 2019Cancellation of Certificate of AuthorisationThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO): Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation My Mobile Payments Limited MOM House, Plot No. 61, Ramchandra Lane, Kanchpada, Malad (West), Mumbai 400064 46/2011 dated 24.10.2011 IssuaThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO): Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation My Mobile Payments Limited MOM House, Plot No. 61, Ramchandra Lane, Kanchpada, Malad (West), Mumbai 400064 46/2011 dated 24.10.2011 Issua
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ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 15, 2019On-tap Authorisation of Payment SystemsReserve Bank of India had on January 21, 2019 released a policy paper on Authorisation of New Retail Payment Systems on its website and invited public comments there on. Comments / Feedback were received from individuals, public and private entities, institutions and industry associations. Based on the feedback received, it was announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued with Monetary Policy Statement dated August 07, 2019 that in orderReserve Bank of India had on January 21, 2019 released a policy paper on Authorisation of New Retail Payment Systems on its website and invited public comments there on. Comments / Feedback were received from individuals, public and private entities, institutions and industry associations. Based on the feedback received, it was announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued with Monetary Policy Statement dated August 07, 2019 that in order
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ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 10, 2019Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Balancehero India Private LimitedIn exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr.No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1. Balancehero India Private Limited 19-09-2019 12.88 (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release : 2019-2020/909In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr.No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1. Balancehero India Private Limited 19-09-2019 12.88 (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release : 2019-2020/909
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ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 09, 2019Cancellation of Certificate of AuthorisationThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO): Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Y-Cash Software Solutions Private Limited VGR Essor, 3rd Floor, No 1140, 17th Cross, 7th Sector, H.S.R. Layout, Bengaluru 560 102 KarnataThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operator (PSO): Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation Y-Cash Software Solutions Private Limited VGR Essor, 3rd Floor, No 1140, 17th Cross, 7th Sector, H.S.R. Layout, Bengaluru 560 102 Karnata
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ସେପ୍ଟେମ୍ବର 30, 2019RBI announces “Payment and Settlement Systems Innovation Contest and Payment and Settlement Systems Innovative Ideas Competition”With a view to providing a platform to encourage, recognise and promote innovations and ideas in the payment and settlement systems arena, the Reserve Bank of India will organise the following contests: (i) ‘Payment and Settlement Systems Innovation Contest’ for individuals, groups, entrepreneurs, companies, start-ups and similar entities; (ii) ‘Payment and Settlement Systems Innovative Ideas Competition’ for students of recognised institutions at the undergraduate orWith a view to providing a platform to encourage, recognise and promote innovations and ideas in the payment and settlement systems arena, the Reserve Bank of India will organise the following contests: (i) ‘Payment and Settlement Systems Innovation Contest’ for individuals, groups, entrepreneurs, companies, start-ups and similar entities; (ii) ‘Payment and Settlement Systems Innovative Ideas Competition’ for students of recognised institutions at the undergraduate or
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ସେପ୍ଟେମ୍ବର 17, 2019Discussion Paper on Guidelines for Payment Gateways and Payment AggregatorsThe Reserve Bank has today placed on its website a discussion paper on ‘Guidelines for Payment Gateways and Payment Aggregators’ for public comments. In the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released with the Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2018-19, the Reserve Bank had announced that a discussion paper will be placed in the public domain for consultation with the stakeholders on comprehensive guidelines covering payments related activiThe Reserve Bank has today placed on its website a discussion paper on ‘Guidelines for Payment Gateways and Payment Aggregators’ for public comments. In the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released with the Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2018-19, the Reserve Bank had announced that a discussion paper will be placed in the public domain for consultation with the stakeholders on comprehensive guidelines covering payments related activi
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ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 14, 2019Cancellation of Certificate of AuthorisationThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operators (PSOs): Sr. No. Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation 1. Flytech Aviation Limited, Secunderabad H.No. 1-8-303 / 33, 3rd Floor, Nagam Towers, Opp. NTR Circle, Police Lines, MinisterThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) of the below mentioned Payment System Operators (PSOs): Sr. No. Company's Name Registered Office Address CoA No. & Date Payment System Authorised Date of Cancellation 1. Flytech Aviation Limited, Secunderabad H.No. 1-8-303 / 33, 3rd Floor, Nagam Towers, Opp. NTR Circle, Police Lines, Minister
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ଜୁଲାଇ 29, 2019Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on One Mobikwik Systems Private Limited and Hip Bar Private LimitedIn exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuers for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1. One Mobikwik Systems Private Limited 17-05-2019 15.00 2. Hip Bar Private Limited 24-05-2019 10.85 Yogesh Dayal Chief General Manager PresIn exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuers for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) 1. One Mobikwik Systems Private Limited 17-05-2019 15.00 2. Hip Bar Private Limited 24-05-2019 10.85 Yogesh Dayal Chief General Manager Pres
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ଜୁନ 11, 2019Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on ZipCash Card Services Pvt. Ltd. and Yes Bank LimitedIn exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuers for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (in ₹ lakh) 1. ZipCash Card Services Pvt. Ltd. 22-04-2019 11.25 2. Yes Bank Limited 22-04-2019 11.25 Yogesh Dayal Chief General Manager Press ReleaseIn exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuers for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (in ₹ lakh) 1. ZipCash Card Services Pvt. Ltd. 22-04-2019 11.25 2. Yes Bank Limited 22-04-2019 11.25 Yogesh Dayal Chief General Manager Press Release
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ଜୁନ 11, 2019Committee to Review the ATM Interchange Fee StructureIt was announced in the Part ‘B’ of the Second Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy for the year 2019-20 on June 6, 2019 that the Reserve Bank of India will constitute a Committee to Review the ATM Interchange Fee Structure with a view to give a fillip to the ATM deployment in the unbanked areas. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India has constituted a Committee to examine the entire gamut of ATM charges and fees. The composition of the Committee is as under: 1 Shri V. G. KannaIt was announced in the Part ‘B’ of the Second Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy for the year 2019-20 on June 6, 2019 that the Reserve Bank of India will constitute a Committee to Review the ATM Interchange Fee Structure with a view to give a fillip to the ATM deployment in the unbanked areas. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India has constituted a Committee to examine the entire gamut of ATM charges and fees. The composition of the Committee is as under: 1 Shri V. G. Kanna
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ଜୁନ 04, 2019RBI releases report on Benchmarking India’s Payment SystemsThe Reserve Bank of India today released a report on “Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems” which provides a comparative position of the payment system ecosystem in India relative to comparable payment systems and usage trends in other major countries. It may be recalled that in the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20 announced on April 4, 2019 [Para 12(viii)], it was stated that “Benchmarking India’s Payments Systems is necessary to gauge India’s progThe Reserve Bank of India today released a report on “Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems” which provides a comparative position of the payment system ecosystem in India relative to comparable payment systems and usage trends in other major countries. It may be recalled that in the First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20 announced on April 4, 2019 [Para 12(viii)], it was stated that “Benchmarking India’s Payments Systems is necessary to gauge India’s prog
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ମଇ 17, 2019Report of the Committee on Deepening of Digital PaymentsThe Reserve Bank of India had constituted a High-Level Committee on Deepening of Digital Payments under the Chairmanship of Shri Nandan Nilekani, former Chairman, UIDAI, in January 2019. The Committee held its deliberations including consultations with various stakeholders and has today submitted its report to the Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India will examine the recommendations of the Committee and will dovetail the action points, wherever nThe Reserve Bank of India had constituted a High-Level Committee on Deepening of Digital Payments under the Chairmanship of Shri Nandan Nilekani, former Chairman, UIDAI, in January 2019. The Committee held its deliberations including consultations with various stakeholders and has today submitted its report to the Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India will examine the recommendations of the Committee and will dovetail the action points, wherever n
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ମଇ 15, 2019RBI publishes ‘Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision 2019 - 2021’The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the “Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision 2019 – 2021”. The Payment Systems Vision 2021 with its core theme of ‘Empowering Exceptional (E)payment Experience’ aims at empowering every Indian with access to a bouquet of e-payment options that is safe, secure, convenient, quick and affordable. The Payment Systems Vision 2021 has been formalised based on inputs from various stakeholders and guidance of tThe Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the “Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision 2019 – 2021”. The Payment Systems Vision 2021 with its core theme of ‘Empowering Exceptional (E)payment Experience’ aims at empowering every Indian with access to a bouquet of e-payment options that is safe, secure, convenient, quick and affordable. The Payment Systems Vision 2021 has been formalised based on inputs from various stakeholders and guidance of t
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ମଇ 03, 2019Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Western Union Financial Services Inc. and MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide orders dated April 20, 2018, imposed monetary penalty of ₹ 29,66,959/- and ₹ 10,11,653/- on Western Union Financial Services Inc., USA and MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc., USA, respectively, for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. These penalties have been imposed in exercise of the powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 31 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 for compounding of the contraventions.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide orders dated April 20, 2018, imposed monetary penalty of ₹ 29,66,959/- and ₹ 10,11,653/- on Western Union Financial Services Inc., USA and MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc., USA, respectively, for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. These penalties have been imposed in exercise of the powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 31 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 for compounding of the contraventions.
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ମଇ 03, 2019Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on five Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) IssuersIn exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following five PPI Issuers for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (in ₹ lakh) 1. My Mobile Payments Limited 22-10-2018 100 2. Phonepe Private Limited 14-02-2019 100 3. Y-Cash Software Solutions Private Limited 22-02-2019 5 4. Vodafone m-peIn exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following five PPI Issuers for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the PPI Issuer Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (in ₹ lakh) 1. My Mobile Payments Limited 22-10-2018 100 2. Phonepe Private Limited 14-02-2019 100 3. Y-Cash Software Solutions Private Limited 22-02-2019 5 4. Vodafone m-pe
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ଫେବୃଆରୀ 25, 2019Reserve Bank of India extends timeline for completion of KYC for PPIsThe Reserve Bank had issued Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) on October 11, 2017 (amended as on December 29, 2017). As per these directions, PPI issuers are required to complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) process by February 28, 2019. Based on requests received from various stakeholders to increase the above timeline on account of difficulties in undertaking Aadhaar e-KYC and time necessary to put in place alternativeThe Reserve Bank had issued Master Direction on Issuance and Operation of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) on October 11, 2017 (amended as on December 29, 2017). As per these directions, PPI issuers are required to complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) process by February 28, 2019. Based on requests received from various stakeholders to increase the above timeline on account of difficulties in undertaking Aadhaar e-KYC and time necessary to put in place alternative
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ଜାନୁଆରୀ 31, 2019The Reserve Bank introduces Ombudsman Scheme for Digital TransactionsAs announced in the Monetary Policy Statement of December 5, 2018, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today launched the Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions (OSDT) vide Notification dated January 31, 2019 for redressal of complaints against System Participants as defined in the said Scheme. The Scheme, launched under Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, will provide a cost-free and expeditious complaint redressal mechanism relating to deficieAs announced in the Monetary Policy Statement of December 5, 2018, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today launched the Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions (OSDT) vide Notification dated January 31, 2019 for redressal of complaints against System Participants as defined in the said Scheme. The Scheme, launched under Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, will provide a cost-free and expeditious complaint redressal mechanism relating to deficie
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ଜାନୁଆରୀ 21, 2019Reserve Bank of India invites comments on Authorisation of New Retail Payment SystemsThe Reserve Bank has today placed on its website a policy paper on Authorisation of New Retail Payment Systems for public comments. In the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released with the Second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2018-19, the Reserve Bank had announced that it would encourage more players to participate in and promote pan-India payment platforms and would bring out a policy paper for public consultation by September 30, 2018. TheThe Reserve Bank has today placed on its website a policy paper on Authorisation of New Retail Payment Systems for public comments. In the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released with the Second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2018-19, the Reserve Bank had announced that it would encourage more players to participate in and promote pan-India payment platforms and would bring out a policy paper for public consultation by September 30, 2018. The
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ଜାନୁଆରୀ 08, 2019RBI releases guidelines on Tokenisation - Card TransactionsThe Reserve Bank has today released guidelines on tokenisation for debit / credit / prepaid card transactions as a part of its continuous endeavour to enhance the safety and security of the payment systems in the country. Tokenisation involves a process in which a unique token masks sensitive card details. Thereafter, in lieu of actual card details, this token is used to perform card transactions in contactless mode at Point Of Sale(POS) terminals, Quick Response(QR)The Reserve Bank has today released guidelines on tokenisation for debit / credit / prepaid card transactions as a part of its continuous endeavour to enhance the safety and security of the payment systems in the country. Tokenisation involves a process in which a unique token masks sensitive card details. Thereafter, in lieu of actual card details, this token is used to perform card transactions in contactless mode at Point Of Sale(POS) terminals, Quick Response(QR)
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ନଭେମ୍ବର 15, 2018Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation - MMP Mobi Wallet Payment Systems LtdThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorised Date of cancellation MMP Mobi Wallet Payment Systems Ltd. A, E & F Blocks, Voltas Premises T.B.KadThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorised Date of cancellation MMP Mobi Wallet Payment Systems Ltd. A, E & F Blocks, Voltas Premises T.B.Kad
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ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 19, 2018Reserve Bank of India releases Dissent Note on Inter-Ministerial Committee for finalization of Amendments to PSS ActAn Inter-Ministerial Committee for finalization of amendments to the Payment & Settlement Systems Act, 2007 was formed by the Government under the chairmanship of Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs. RBI was represented in the Committee. Draft report of the Committee has been placed in public domain by the Government. RBI representative has submitted a dissent note on certain recommendations of the Committee, a copy of which is reproduced below for public inAn Inter-Ministerial Committee for finalization of amendments to the Payment & Settlement Systems Act, 2007 was formed by the Government under the chairmanship of Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs. RBI was represented in the Committee. Draft report of the Committee has been placed in public domain by the Government. RBI representative has submitted a dissent note on certain recommendations of the Committee, a copy of which is reproduced below for public in
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ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 28, 2018Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation - M/s Tech Mahindra Limited, NoidaThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorised Date of cancellation Tech Mahindra Limited, Noida A-20, Sector 60, Noida 201 301. 59/2013 19.09.2013 PThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorised Date of cancellation Tech Mahindra Limited, Noida A-20, Sector 60, Noida 201 301. 59/2013 19.09.2013 P
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ଜୁଲାଇ 05, 2017Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation - M/s Atom Technologies LimitedThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorised Date of cancellation Atom Technologies Limited, Mumbai FT Tower, CTS No. 256 & 257, Suren Road, ChThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorised Date of cancellation Atom Technologies Limited, Mumbai FT Tower, CTS No. 256 & 257, Suren Road, Ch
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ମଇ 23, 2017Paytm Payments Bank Limited commences operationsPaytm Payments Bank Limited has commenced operations as a payments bank with effect from May 23, 2017. The Reserve Bank has issued a licence to the bank under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of payments bank in India. Shri Vijay Shekhar Sharma was one of the 11 applicants who was issued in-principle approval for setting up a payments bank, as announced in the press release on August 19, 2015.Alpana Killawala Principal AdvisePaytm Payments Bank Limited has commenced operations as a payments bank with effect from May 23, 2017. The Reserve Bank has issued a licence to the bank under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of payments bank in India. Shri Vijay Shekhar Sharma was one of the 11 applicants who was issued in-principle approval for setting up a payments bank, as announced in the press release on August 19, 2015.Alpana Killawala Principal Advise
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ମଇ 09, 2017Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) - Extension of timelineThe Reserve Bank of India has decided to extend the last date, from May 31, 2017 to December 31, 2017, for entities undertaking billing business under the current scope of BBPS, to either become an agent of an authorised BBPOU or exit the business of bill payments. This time-line is applicable to the entities, which did not apply for authorization as a BBPOU, or whose application for BBPOU has been returned by RBI, or which were granted extension of time by RBI but weThe Reserve Bank of India has decided to extend the last date, from May 31, 2017 to December 31, 2017, for entities undertaking billing business under the current scope of BBPS, to either become an agent of an authorised BBPOU or exit the business of bill payments. This time-line is applicable to the entities, which did not apply for authorization as a BBPOU, or whose application for BBPOU has been returned by RBI, or which were granted extension of time by RBI but we
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ମଇ 08, 2017Introduction of additional settlement batches in National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) SystemThe Reserve Bank of India in its First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2017-18 has announced the introduction of additional settlements in the NEFT system to enhance the efficiency and add to customer convenience. The additional 11 settlements at half-hour intervals will be introduced with effect from July 10, 2017 (Monday) at 8.30 am, 9.30 am, 10.30 am ……… 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm, taking the total number of half hourly settlement batches during the day to 23. ThThe Reserve Bank of India in its First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2017-18 has announced the introduction of additional settlements in the NEFT system to enhance the efficiency and add to customer convenience. The additional 11 settlements at half-hour intervals will be introduced with effect from July 10, 2017 (Monday) at 8.30 am, 9.30 am, 10.30 am ……… 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm, taking the total number of half hourly settlement batches during the day to 23. Th
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ମଇ 04, 2017Cancellation of Certificate of Authorisation - M/s Beam Money Private LimitedThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorized Date of cancellation Beam Money Private Limited, New Delhi (formerly authorised as Suvidha Starnet PriThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has cancelled the Certificate of Authorisation (COA) of the following Payment System Operator (PSO) on account of voluntary surrender of authorisation by the company. Company's Name Registered Office address COA No. & Date Payment system authorized Date of cancellation Beam Money Private Limited, New Delhi (formerly authorised as Suvidha Starnet Pri
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ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 30, 2017RBI seeks comments on draft Master Directions on Issuance and Operation of Pre-paid Payment Instruments (PPIs) in India - Extension of timelineThe Reserve Bank of India has extended the time for receipt of comments/ suggestions/ feedback on draft Master Directions on issuance and operation of pre-paid payment instruments (PPIs) in India till April 15, 2017. The feedback, if any, may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager – in - charge, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400 001, or by email. Earlier, the BankThe Reserve Bank of India has extended the time for receipt of comments/ suggestions/ feedback on draft Master Directions on issuance and operation of pre-paid payment instruments (PPIs) in India till April 15, 2017. The feedback, if any, may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager – in - charge, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400 001, or by email. Earlier, the Bank
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ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 30, 2017RBI advisory on E-walletsThe Reserve Bank of India has today advised the users of Pre-paid Payment Instruments (PPIs), including mobile and electronic wallets, that only non-bank entities authorised by RBI under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (the Act) can issue PPI wallets for purchase of goods and services from third parties and money transfer within India. Only permitted banks can issue PPI wallets which in addition to purchase of goods and services from third parties and monThe Reserve Bank of India has today advised the users of Pre-paid Payment Instruments (PPIs), including mobile and electronic wallets, that only non-bank entities authorised by RBI under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (the Act) can issue PPI wallets for purchase of goods and services from third parties and money transfer within India. Only permitted banks can issue PPI wallets which in addition to purchase of goods and services from third parties and mon
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ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 21, 2017RBI imposes penalty on Eko India Financial Services Private LimitedThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (Rupees five lakh only) on Eko India Financial Services Private Limited (entity) in exercise of the powers vested under the provisions of section 30 of the PSS Act, 2007 for not adhering to RBI instructions and wrongful reporting. The Reserve Bank of India had earlier issued a show cause notice to the entity based on the scrutiny of returns, in response to which the entity made a written suThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (Rupees five lakh only) on Eko India Financial Services Private Limited (entity) in exercise of the powers vested under the provisions of section 30 of the PSS Act, 2007 for not adhering to RBI instructions and wrongful reporting. The Reserve Bank of India had earlier issued a show cause notice to the entity based on the scrutiny of returns, in response to which the entity made a written su
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ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 20, 2017RBI seeks comments on draft circular on Master Directions on Issuance and Operation of Pre-paid Payment Instruments (PPIs) in IndiaThe Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website for public comments the Draft Circular on “Master Directions on Issuance and Operation of Pre-paid Payment Instruments (PPIs) in India”. The comments/suggestions/feedback, if any, may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager–In-Charge, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400001, or by email, on or before March 31,The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website for public comments the Draft Circular on “Master Directions on Issuance and Operation of Pre-paid Payment Instruments (PPIs) in India”. The comments/suggestions/feedback, if any, may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager–In-Charge, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400001, or by email, on or before March 31,
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ଫେବୃଆରୀ 16, 2017Reserve Bank of India seeks Comments on Draft Circular on Rationalisation of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for Debit Card TransactionsThe Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website for public feedback the draft circular on rationalisation of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for debit card transactions. The comments/ suggestions/ feedback, if any, may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office Building, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Mumbai - 400 001, or by email on or before February 28, 2017. RecentThe Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website for public feedback the draft circular on rationalisation of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for debit card transactions. The comments/ suggestions/ feedback, if any, may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office Building, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Mumbai - 400 001, or by email on or before February 28, 2017. Recent
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ଫେବୃଆରୀ 03, 2017Electronic Payment Systems - Data Dissemination (Updated as on March 06, 2018)Reserve Bank of India has been releasing the representative data on payment systems on a daily basis since December 2, 2016. Effective February 2017, the daily data would now be released once a week till March 31, 2017. The daily data for the week (Monday to Sunday) would be released every Tuesday. Accordingly, the first release would be on February 7, 2017. There is no change in the content or source of the data. It may be mentioned that the Payment System IndicatorsReserve Bank of India has been releasing the representative data on payment systems on a daily basis since December 2, 2016. Effective February 2017, the daily data would now be released once a week till March 31, 2017. The daily data for the week (Monday to Sunday) would be released every Tuesday. Accordingly, the first release would be on February 7, 2017. There is no change in the content or source of the data. It may be mentioned that the Payment System Indicators
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ଫେବୃଆରୀ 01, 2017RBI cautions users of Virtual CurrenciesThe Reserve Bank of India had cautioned the users, holders and traders of Virtual Currencies (VCs), including Bitcoins, about the potential financial, operational, legal, customer protection and security related risks that they are exposing themselves to, vide its press release dated December 24, 2013. The Reserve Bank of India advises that it has not given any licence / authorisation to any entity / company to operate such schemes or deal with Bitcoin or any virtualThe Reserve Bank of India had cautioned the users, holders and traders of Virtual Currencies (VCs), including Bitcoins, about the potential financial, operational, legal, customer protection and security related risks that they are exposing themselves to, vide its press release dated December 24, 2013. The Reserve Bank of India advises that it has not given any licence / authorisation to any entity / company to operate such schemes or deal with Bitcoin or any virtual
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ଡିସେମ୍ବର 02, 2016Electronic Payment Systems - Representative DataThe Reserve Bank of India today released provisional data for the month of November 2016 for select payment systems. The data on credit/debit cards usage and pre-paid payment instruments are representative in nature as they are sourced from some of the major participants only. Effective December 2, 2016, the data would be released on a daily basis till December 31, 2016 with a lag of one day. It may be mentioned that the Payment System Indicators are released on a monThe Reserve Bank of India today released provisional data for the month of November 2016 for select payment systems. The data on credit/debit cards usage and pre-paid payment instruments are representative in nature as they are sourced from some of the major participants only. Effective December 2, 2016, the data would be released on a daily basis till December 31, 2016 with a lag of one day. It may be mentioned that the Payment System Indicators are released on a mon
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ନଭେମ୍ବର 22, 2016Special measures to incentivise Electronic PaymentsIn order to meet the transactional needs of the public through digital means, the Reserve Bank has introduced additional measures by way of special dispensation for small merchants and enhancement in limits for semi-closed Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs). A special dispensation has now been enabled for small merchants whereby PPIs issuers can issue PPIs to such merchants. While balance in such PPIs cannot exceed ₹ 20,000/- at any point of time, the merchants can trIn order to meet the transactional needs of the public through digital means, the Reserve Bank has introduced additional measures by way of special dispensation for small merchants and enhancement in limits for semi-closed Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs). A special dispensation has now been enabled for small merchants whereby PPIs issuers can issue PPIs to such merchants. While balance in such PPIs cannot exceed ₹ 20,000/- at any point of time, the merchants can tr
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ନଭେମ୍ବର 18, 2016Withdrawal limits and customer fee/charges for POS relaxedThe Reserve Bank of India had issued instructions to banks on November 14, 2016 that banks shall waive levy of ATM charges for all transactions by saving bank customers done at all ATMs, irrespective of the number of transactions during the month, from November 10, 2016 till December 30, 2016, subject to review. As another customer-centric measure, the limit for cash withdrawal at POS has been made uniform at to ₹ 2000/- per day across all centres (Tier I to VI) for aThe Reserve Bank of India had issued instructions to banks on November 14, 2016 that banks shall waive levy of ATM charges for all transactions by saving bank customers done at all ATMs, irrespective of the number of transactions during the month, from November 10, 2016 till December 30, 2016, subject to review. As another customer-centric measure, the limit for cash withdrawal at POS has been made uniform at to ₹ 2000/- per day across all centres (Tier I to VI) for a
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ନଭେମ୍ବର 14, 2016Usage of ATMs - Waiver of customer chargesThe Reserve Bank of India has today decided that banks shall waive levy of ATM charges for all transactions (inclusive of both financial and non-financial transactions) by savings bank customers done at their own banks’ ATMs as well as at other banks’ ATMs, irrespective of the number of transactions during the month. The above waiver of charges on ATM usage will be effective from November 10, 2016 till December 30, 2016, subject to review. Alpana Killawala Principal AThe Reserve Bank of India has today decided that banks shall waive levy of ATM charges for all transactions (inclusive of both financial and non-financial transactions) by savings bank customers done at their own banks’ ATMs as well as at other banks’ ATMs, irrespective of the number of transactions during the month. The above waiver of charges on ATM usage will be effective from November 10, 2016 till December 30, 2016, subject to review. Alpana Killawala Principal A
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ନଭେମ୍ବର 10, 2016Payment Systems to remain open on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016Consequent to the banks being open for public transactions on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016, it has been decided that Payment Systems (RTGS, NEFT, Cheque Clearing, Repo, CBLO and Call markets) shall remain open on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016. All participants/member banks are advised to facilitate operations on the above payment systems for their customers on November 12 and 13, 2016 as on regular working days. Banks may gConsequent to the banks being open for public transactions on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016, it has been decided that Payment Systems (RTGS, NEFT, Cheque Clearing, Repo, CBLO and Call markets) shall remain open on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016. All participants/member banks are advised to facilitate operations on the above payment systems for their customers on November 12 and 13, 2016 as on regular working days. Banks may g
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ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 24, 2016ATM/Debit Card Data BreachThe Reserve Bank of India convened a meeting today with senior officials from select banks, National Payment Corporation of India and card network operators to review the steps taken by various agencies to contain the adverse fall out of certain card details alleged to have been compromised. It had come to the Reserve Bank’s notice on September 8, 2016 that details of certain cards issued by a few banks had been possibly compromised at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)The Reserve Bank of India convened a meeting today with senior officials from select banks, National Payment Corporation of India and card network operators to review the steps taken by various agencies to contain the adverse fall out of certain card details alleged to have been compromised. It had come to the Reserve Bank’s notice on September 8, 2016 that details of certain cards issued by a few banks had been possibly compromised at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
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ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 20, 2016Expiry of Certificate of Authorization (CoA)Under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, The Reserve Bank of India had issued Certificate of Authorization (CoA) to M/s Done Card Utility Ltd and M/s OSS Payment Solutions Pvt. Ltd to operate semi-closed pre-paid payment instruments services. The CoA were valid till October 31, 2013 and December 31, 2013 respectively. On expiry of the COA, these entities can no longer transact the business of semi-closed pre-paid payment instruments services in India underUnder the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, The Reserve Bank of India had issued Certificate of Authorization (CoA) to M/s Done Card Utility Ltd and M/s OSS Payment Solutions Pvt. Ltd to operate semi-closed pre-paid payment instruments services. The CoA were valid till October 31, 2013 and December 31, 2013 respectively. On expiry of the COA, these entities can no longer transact the business of semi-closed pre-paid payment instruments services in India under
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ସେପ୍ଟେମ୍ବର 21, 2016Issuer under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007The amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act) notified in May 2015 have brought the Legal Entity Identifier services under the ambit of this Act. Accordingly, the Legal Entity Identifier India Limited (LEIL) shall be the “Issuer” under Section 34A (1) (b) (ii) of the PSS Act for operating Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) services. The provisions of the PSS Act shall apply to the issuer as they apply to, or in relation to, system provider to theThe amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act) notified in May 2015 have brought the Legal Entity Identifier services under the ambit of this Act. Accordingly, the Legal Entity Identifier India Limited (LEIL) shall be the “Issuer” under Section 34A (1) (b) (ii) of the PSS Act for operating Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) services. The provisions of the PSS Act shall apply to the issuer as they apply to, or in relation to, system provider to the
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ସେପ୍ଟେମ୍ବର 02, 2016Temporary suspension in grant of Authorisations for Pre-paid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuanceThe Reserve Bank of India has been authorising non-banks and banks for issuance and operations of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) as per the guidelines framed under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act). So far 47 non-bank entities and 45 banks are operating payment systems for PPI. In last couple of years, there has been significant developments in the payments space with emergence of newer technologies, products and players. These developments asThe Reserve Bank of India has been authorising non-banks and banks for issuance and operations of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) as per the guidelines framed under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act). So far 47 non-bank entities and 45 banks are operating payment systems for PPI. In last couple of years, there has been significant developments in the payments space with emergence of newer technologies, products and players. These developments as
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ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 30, 2016Authorisation to operate as a Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU)The Reserve Bank of India advises that the applications received from banks and non-banks for authorisation to operate as a BBPOU have been processed and decisions on approval or grant of extension of time till December 31, 2016 for achievement of net worth or return of the application, as applicable, have been communicated to these entities. Non-bank entities whose applications were returned for want of one year domain experience at the time of applying, can seek extThe Reserve Bank of India advises that the applications received from banks and non-banks for authorisation to operate as a BBPOU have been processed and decisions on approval or grant of extension of time till December 31, 2016 for achievement of net worth or return of the application, as applicable, have been communicated to these entities. Non-bank entities whose applications were returned for want of one year domain experience at the time of applying, can seek ext
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ଜୁନ 23, 2016RBI publishes “Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision-2018”The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the “Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision-2018”. The Vision-2018 aims at building best of class payment and settlement systems for a ‘less-cash’ India. The broad contours of Vision-2018 revolve around 5 Cs – coverage, convenience, confidence, convergence and cost. To achieve these, Vision-2018 will focus on four strategic initiatives such as responsive regulation, robust infrastructure, effective supThe Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the “Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision-2018”. The Vision-2018 aims at building best of class payment and settlement systems for a ‘less-cash’ India. The broad contours of Vision-2018 revolve around 5 Cs – coverage, convenience, confidence, convergence and cost. To achieve these, Vision-2018 will focus on four strategic initiatives such as responsive regulation, robust infrastructure, effective sup
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ମଇ 13, 2016Applications for authorising BBPOUs: StatusThe Reserve Bank of India had, on October 20, 2015, invited applications from banks and non-banks for authorisation/approval as Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU). The date of receipt of these applications was extended from November 20, 2015 to December 18, 2015 Press Release dated November 13, 2015. It was also indicated that the applications received till close of business on November 20, 2015 will be processed earlier by the Reserve Bank of India. As at theThe Reserve Bank of India had, on October 20, 2015, invited applications from banks and non-banks for authorisation/approval as Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU). The date of receipt of these applications was extended from November 20, 2015 to December 18, 2015 Press Release dated November 13, 2015. It was also indicated that the applications received till close of business on November 20, 2015 will be processed earlier by the Reserve Bank of India. As at the
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ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 23, 2016Designated Trade Repository under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007The amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act) notified in May 2015 have brought the Trade Repository under the ambit of this Act. Accordingly, the Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) shall be the designated trade repository under Section 34 A (2) of the PSS Act for the OTC interest rate and foreign exchange contracts as mandated by the RBI from time to time. The provisions of the PSS Act shall apply to the designated trade repositorThe amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act) notified in May 2015 have brought the Trade Repository under the ambit of this Act. Accordingly, the Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) shall be the designated trade repository under Section 34 A (2) of the PSS Act for the OTC interest rate and foreign exchange contracts as mandated by the RBI from time to time. The provisions of the PSS Act shall apply to the designated trade repositor
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ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 08, 2016RBI Seeks Feedback on Concept Paper on Card Acceptance InfrastructureThe Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the Concept Paper on Card Acceptance Infrastructure. Comments may be emailed or sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai - 400001 on or before April 15, 2016. Background The Reserve Bank’s over-arching Vision for Payment Systems in recent years has been the encouragement of electroThe Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the Concept Paper on Card Acceptance Infrastructure. Comments may be emailed or sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai - 400001 on or before April 15, 2016. Background The Reserve Bank’s over-arching Vision for Payment Systems in recent years has been the encouragement of electro
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ଫେବୃଆରୀ 25, 2016RBI approves SWIFT India Domestic Services Private Limited (SIDSPL) for Domestic Financial Messaging Services in IndiaThe Reserve Bank of India has granted approval to SWIFT India Domestic Services Private Limited (SIDSPL) to provide messaging services for domestic financial transactions in India. Background The decision to permit the use of SWIFT for domestic financial transactions was announced in the Monetary Policy Statement 2012-13. Currently, the messaging for inter-bank transactions in India is through Structured Financial Messaging System (SFMS). Messaging operations of SWIFTThe Reserve Bank of India has granted approval to SWIFT India Domestic Services Private Limited (SIDSPL) to provide messaging services for domestic financial transactions in India. Background The decision to permit the use of SWIFT for domestic financial transactions was announced in the Monetary Policy Statement 2012-13. Currently, the messaging for inter-bank transactions in India is through Structured Financial Messaging System (SFMS). Messaging operations of SWIFT
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ଡିସେମ୍ବର 22, 2015Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks to apply for Payment Systems Membership after getting LicenceThe Reserve Bank of India has clarified that entities that have been granted in-principle approval by it for setting up Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks can apply to the Reserve Bank for membership of any centralised/decentralised payment systems, including Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), after receiving the licence for commencement of business under Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The clarification was required as the Reserve Bank had been receiving queries frThe Reserve Bank of India has clarified that entities that have been granted in-principle approval by it for setting up Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks can apply to the Reserve Bank for membership of any centralised/decentralised payment systems, including Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), after receiving the licence for commencement of business under Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The clarification was required as the Reserve Bank had been receiving queries fr
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ଡିସେମ୍ବର 22, 2015To encourage innovations, RBI institutes “Payment System Innovation Awards”In order to encourage innovators in India in the area of Payment and Settlement System, the Reserve Bank of India has announced “Payment System Innovation Awards”. Broad areas of innovation which could be considered for the awards are: Payment security including fraud prevention Customer convenience and cost reduction Mobile payments Acceptance /electronic payment infrastructure Use of emerging technologies for payments The contest would be organised by the InstituteIn order to encourage innovators in India in the area of Payment and Settlement System, the Reserve Bank of India has announced “Payment System Innovation Awards”. Broad areas of innovation which could be considered for the awards are: Payment security including fraud prevention Customer convenience and cost reduction Mobile payments Acceptance /electronic payment infrastructure Use of emerging technologies for payments The contest would be organised by the Institute
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ନଭେମ୍ବର 24, 2015RBI grants ‘in-principle’ approval to NPCI to function as the central unit for Bharat Bill Payment Systems (BBPS)The Reserve Bank of India has today decided to grant ‘in principle’ approval to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to function as the Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit (BBPCU) in BBPS. The Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), an integrated bill payment system, will function as a tiered structure for operating the bill payment system in the country with a single brand image providing convenience of ‘anytime anywhere’ bill payment to customers. As the centraThe Reserve Bank of India has today decided to grant ‘in principle’ approval to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to function as the Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit (BBPCU) in BBPS. The Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), an integrated bill payment system, will function as a tiered structure for operating the bill payment system in the country with a single brand image providing convenience of ‘anytime anywhere’ bill payment to customers. As the centra
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ନଭେମ୍ବର 24, 2015RBI grants “in-principle” approval to three applicants for setting up Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)In the Union Budget for 2015-16 the Honourable Union Finance Minister had highlighted the need for and use of TReDS for improving flow of funds to MSME sector by reducing the receivables realisation cycles. TReDS will allow SMEs to post their receivables on the system and get them financed. This will not only give them greater access to finance but will also put greater discipline on corporates to pay their dues on time. In line with this, the Reserve Bank of India haIn the Union Budget for 2015-16 the Honourable Union Finance Minister had highlighted the need for and use of TReDS for improving flow of funds to MSME sector by reducing the receivables realisation cycles. TReDS will allow SMEs to post their receivables on the system and get them financed. This will not only give them greater access to finance but will also put greater discipline on corporates to pay their dues on time. In line with this, the Reserve Bank of India ha
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ନଭେମ୍ବର 13, 2015RBI extends last date for receipt of applications for authorising Bharat Bill Payment System Operating Units (BBPOUs)The Reserve Bank of India has extended the last date for receiving applications for authorising Bharat Bill Payment System Operating Units (BBPOUs), to December 18, 2015 from the earlier November 20, 2015. This has been done keeping in view the difficulties expressed by various entities in meeting the deadline. Applications will now be accepted till the close of business as on December 18, 2015. It may, however, be noted that the applications received till close of buThe Reserve Bank of India has extended the last date for receiving applications for authorising Bharat Bill Payment System Operating Units (BBPOUs), to December 18, 2015 from the earlier November 20, 2015. This has been done keeping in view the difficulties expressed by various entities in meeting the deadline. Applications will now be accepted till the close of business as on December 18, 2015. It may, however, be noted that the applications received till close of bu
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ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 20, 2015RBI invites Applications for authorising Bharat Bill Payment System Operating Units (BBPOUs)The Reserve Bank of India today invited applications for authorisation from entities currently engaged in bill payments and desirous of operating as Bharat Bill Payment System Operating Units (BBPOUs) under the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS). The BBPS will be an authorised payment system operated by National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI). To begin with, under BBPS the BBPOUs will function as entities facilitating collection of repetitive payments for everydayThe Reserve Bank of India today invited applications for authorisation from entities currently engaged in bill payments and desirous of operating as Bharat Bill Payment System Operating Units (BBPOUs) under the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS). The BBPS will be an authorised payment system operated by National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI). To begin with, under BBPS the BBPOUs will function as entities facilitating collection of repetitive payments for everyday
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ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 28, 2015Bank Holiday on Second & Fourth Saturdays from September 1; RBI to offer its Support Services to Banks on Working SaturdaysAll scheduled and non-scheduled banks – public, private, foreign, cooperative, regional rural and local area banks – will observe public holiday on second and fourth Saturdays from September 01, 2015; and will observe full working days on Saturdays other than second and fourth Saturdays (referred to as working Saturdays in the Press Release). Consequent to this, the Reserve Bank of India has announced the following changes in its functioning with effect from SeptemberAll scheduled and non-scheduled banks – public, private, foreign, cooperative, regional rural and local area banks – will observe public holiday on second and fourth Saturdays from September 01, 2015; and will observe full working days on Saturdays other than second and fourth Saturdays (referred to as working Saturdays in the Press Release). Consequent to this, the Reserve Bank of India has announced the following changes in its functioning with effect from September
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ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 27, 2015RBI doubles Limits of Cash Withdrawal at POS for Tier III to VI CentresThe Reserve Bank of India has doubled the limit for cash withdrawal at point-of-sale (POS) in Tier III to VI centres from ₹ 1000/- to ₹ 2000/- per day. This facility will be available for debit cards and open system prepaid cards issued only by banks. It is envisaged that the enhanced amount will add to customer convenience and aid re-cycling of cash in Tier III to VI centres even as the push towards a less cash society is pursued. This facility will be reviewed keepiThe Reserve Bank of India has doubled the limit for cash withdrawal at point-of-sale (POS) in Tier III to VI centres from ₹ 1000/- to ₹ 2000/- per day. This facility will be available for debit cards and open system prepaid cards issued only by banks. It is envisaged that the enhanced amount will add to customer convenience and aid re-cycling of cash in Tier III to VI centres even as the push towards a less cash society is pursued. This facility will be reviewed keepi
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ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 19, 2015RBI grants “in-principle” approval to 11 Applicants for Payments BanksThe Reserve Bank of India has today decided to grant “in-principle” approval to the following 11 applicants to set up payments banks under the Guidelines for Licensing of Payments Banks issued on November 27, 2014 (Guidelines). Aditya Birla Nuvo Limited Airtel M Commerce Services Limited Cholamandalam Distribution Services Limited Department of Posts Fino PayTech Limited National Securities Depository Limited Reliance Industries Limited Shri Dilip Shantilal Shanghvi SThe Reserve Bank of India has today decided to grant “in-principle” approval to the following 11 applicants to set up payments banks under the Guidelines for Licensing of Payments Banks issued on November 27, 2014 (Guidelines). Aditya Birla Nuvo Limited Airtel M Commerce Services Limited Cholamandalam Distribution Services Limited Department of Posts Fino PayTech Limited National Securities Depository Limited Reliance Industries Limited Shri Dilip Shantilal Shanghvi S
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ଜୁଲାଇ 09, 2015RBI releases Final Guidelines on PPI for Mass Transit System (PPI-MTS)The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today placed on its website the final guidelines on Prepaid Payment Instruments for Mass Transit System (PPI-MTS) enabling the issuance of a separate category of semi-closed prepaid payment instruments for mass transit systems. The PPI-MTS will enhance commuter convenience and will also facilitate the migration to electronic payments in line with the country’s vision of moving to a less-cash society. The PPI-MTS can be used within the mThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today placed on its website the final guidelines on Prepaid Payment Instruments for Mass Transit System (PPI-MTS) enabling the issuance of a separate category of semi-closed prepaid payment instruments for mass transit systems. The PPI-MTS will enhance commuter convenience and will also facilitate the migration to electronic payments in line with the country’s vision of moving to a less-cash society. The PPI-MTS can be used within the m
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ମଇ 28, 2015RBI proposes to introduce PPI for Mass Transit Systems; seeks Comments on Draft InstructionsThe Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website for comments and feedback the draft guidelines on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) for Mass Transit System (PPI-MTS). Comments may be e-mailed or sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400 001 on or before June 15, 2015. Background The Reserve Bank of India has been receiving reThe Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website for comments and feedback the draft guidelines on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) for Mass Transit System (PPI-MTS). Comments may be e-mailed or sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400 001 on or before June 15, 2015. Background The Reserve Bank of India has been receiving re
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ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 25, 2015RBI releases Names of Applicants of Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)The Reserve Bank of India today released the names of applicants who have applied for setting up Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS). These are: Sr.No. Name of the entity 1. NSE Strategic Investment Corporation Limited (NSIC) and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), Mumbai 2. Trade Receivables Exchange (Group of Banking Professionals), Mumbai 3. Axis Bank Limited, Mumbai 4. Mynd Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, Haryana 5. DICIC Bank of India, KolkThe Reserve Bank of India today released the names of applicants who have applied for setting up Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS). These are: Sr.No. Name of the entity 1. NSE Strategic Investment Corporation Limited (NSIC) and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), Mumbai 2. Trade Receivables Exchange (Group of Banking Professionals), Mumbai 3. Axis Bank Limited, Mumbai 4. Mynd Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, Haryana 5. DICIC Bank of India, Kolk
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ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 13, 2015RBI Seeks Comments on Draft Circular for Card Payments - Removal of requirement of Additional Factor of Authentication for small value card present transactionsThe Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the Draft Circular for Card Payments - Removal of requirement of Additional Factor of Authentication for small value card present transactions, for feedback. Comments may be emailed or sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400001 on or before April 04, 2015. Background The ReserThe Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the Draft Circular for Card Payments - Removal of requirement of Additional Factor of Authentication for small value card present transactions, for feedback. Comments may be emailed or sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400001 on or before April 04, 2015. Background The Reser
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ଫେବୃଆରୀ 06, 2015RBI extends Last Date for Receipt of Applications for setting up of and operating TReDSThe Reserve Bank of India has extended the last date for receiving applications for setting up of and operating the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS), to March 9, 2015. The last date for this was February 13, 2015. This has been done keeping in view the difficulties expressed by various parties in meeting the deadline. Accordingly, applications will be accepted till the close of business as on March 9, 2015. Alpana Killawala Principal Chief General ManagerThe Reserve Bank of India has extended the last date for receiving applications for setting up of and operating the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS), to March 9, 2015. The last date for this was February 13, 2015. This has been done keeping in view the difficulties expressed by various parties in meeting the deadline. Accordingly, applications will be accepted till the close of business as on March 9, 2015. Alpana Killawala Principal Chief General Manager
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ଡିସେମ୍ବର 03, 2014RBI releases Guidelines for setting up of and operating TReDSThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today announced the guidelines for setting up and operating the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS). TReDs is a scheme for setting up and operating the institutional mechanism to facilitate the financing of trade receivables of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from corporate and other buyers, including government departments and public sector undertakings (PSUs) through multiple financiers. The guidelines outline theThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today announced the guidelines for setting up and operating the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS). TReDs is a scheme for setting up and operating the institutional mechanism to facilitate the financing of trade receivables of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from corporate and other buyers, including government departments and public sector undertakings (PSUs) through multiple financiers. The guidelines outline the
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ନଭେମ୍ବର 28, 2014RBI’s Final Guidelines on Bharat Bill Payment SystemThe Reserve Bank of India has today released the final Guidelines for implementation of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS). In terms of the guidelines, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will function as the authorised Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit (BBPCU) to set the standards for BBPS processes which need to be adhered to by all operating units (Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units - BBPOUs) under the system. NPCI, as the BBPCU, will also undertake clThe Reserve Bank of India has today released the final Guidelines for implementation of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS). In terms of the guidelines, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will function as the authorised Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit (BBPCU) to set the standards for BBPS processes which need to be adhered to by all operating units (Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units - BBPOUs) under the system. NPCI, as the BBPCU, will also undertake cl
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ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 21, 2014RBI releases NG-RTGS Character SetThe Reserve Bank of India has today defined and issued a list of special characters that are allowed (positive list given in Annex I) and a list of characters that are not allowed (negative list given in Annex II) in RTGS (real time gross settlement) messages. This is in order to have uniformity in usage of special characters by Indian banking industry for seamless processing of RTGS messages. All RTGS member participants are advised to strictly follow these lists forThe Reserve Bank of India has today defined and issued a list of special characters that are allowed (positive list given in Annex I) and a list of characters that are not allowed (negative list given in Annex II) in RTGS (real time gross settlement) messages. This is in order to have uniformity in usage of special characters by Indian banking industry for seamless processing of RTGS messages. All RTGS member participants are advised to strictly follow these lists for
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ଅଗଷ୍ଟ 07, 2014RBI seeks Comments on Draft Guidelines for Implementation of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)The Reserve Bank of India has today sought comments on Draft Guidelines for Implementation of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS). Bill payment is a major component of the retail payment transactions. Over 30,800 million bills amounting to more than `6000 billion are generated each year in the top 20 cities in the country. Though various forms of payments are accepted, cash and cheque payments continue to be predominant, particularly at the Billers’ Own Collection PointThe Reserve Bank of India has today sought comments on Draft Guidelines for Implementation of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS). Bill payment is a major component of the retail payment transactions. Over 30,800 million bills amounting to more than `6000 billion are generated each year in the top 20 cities in the country. Though various forms of payments are accepted, cash and cheque payments continue to be predominant, particularly at the Billers’ Own Collection Point
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ଜୁଲାଇ 22, 2014RBI Seeks Comments on Draft Guidelines for setting up of and operating Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)The Reserve Bank of India has today sought feedback on the Draft Guidelines for setting up of and operating Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS). Comments may be emailed or sent by post to the Principal Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai - 400001 on or before August 08, 2014. The guidelines are available on RBI website (www.rbi.org.in). BackgroThe Reserve Bank of India has today sought feedback on the Draft Guidelines for setting up of and operating Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS). Comments may be emailed or sent by post to the Principal Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai - 400001 on or before August 08, 2014. The guidelines are available on RBI website (www.rbi.org.in). Backgro
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ମଇ 26, 2014RBI authorises three non-bank entities for white label ATMsThe Reserve Bank of India has recently issued Certificates of Authorisation to the following three non-bank entities for setting up and operating White Label ATMs (WLAs) in India: 1. BTI Payments Private Limited, Bangalore 2. Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited, Kolkata 3. RiddiSiddhi Bullions Limited, Mumbai This is in addition to the four entities already authorised to operate as WLAs, viz Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited, Mumbai, Prizm Payment ServicesThe Reserve Bank of India has recently issued Certificates of Authorisation to the following three non-bank entities for setting up and operating White Label ATMs (WLAs) in India: 1. BTI Payments Private Limited, Bangalore 2. Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited, Kolkata 3. RiddiSiddhi Bullions Limited, Mumbai This is in addition to the four entities already authorised to operate as WLAs, viz Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited, Mumbai, Prizm Payment Services
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ଅପ୍ରେଲ 22, 2014RBI releases Final Report on Enabling PKI in Payment System ApplicationsThe Reserve Bank of India has today released, on its website, the final Report of the Technical Committee on Enabling Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in Payment System Applications. It had released the draft report for public comment on February-March 2014. Cognisant of the fact that non-PKI enabled payment systems, such as, clearing (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR/Non MICR), electronic credit system, credit card and debit cards contributed 75 per cent in voThe Reserve Bank of India has today released, on its website, the final Report of the Technical Committee on Enabling Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in Payment System Applications. It had released the draft report for public comment on February-March 2014. Cognisant of the fact that non-PKI enabled payment systems, such as, clearing (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR/Non MICR), electronic credit system, credit card and debit cards contributed 75 per cent in vo
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ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 19, 2014RBI Seeks Feedback on Concept Paper on Trade Receivables and Credit Exchange for Financing MSMEsThe Reserve Bank of India has today sought feedback on the Concept Paper on Trade Receivables and Credit Exchange for Financing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Comments may be emailed or sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400001 on or before April 20, 2014. The concept paper is available on RBI website (www.rbi.org.in).The Reserve Bank of India has today sought feedback on the Concept Paper on Trade Receivables and Credit Exchange for Financing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Comments may be emailed or sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400001 on or before April 20, 2014. The concept paper is available on RBI website (www.rbi.org.in).
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ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 05, 2014RBI extends Date for Comments on Report of the Group on Enabling PKI in Payment System Applications to March 15, 2014The Reserve Bank of India has extended the date for sending comments on Report of the Technical Committee on Enabling Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in Payment System Applications. The comments may now be emailed or sent by post to the Chief General Manager-In-Charge, Department of Information Technology, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400001 on or before March 15, 2014. Background The Reserve Bank of India had, inThe Reserve Bank of India has extended the date for sending comments on Report of the Technical Committee on Enabling Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in Payment System Applications. The comments may now be emailed or sent by post to the Chief General Manager-In-Charge, Department of Information Technology, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400001 on or before March 15, 2014. Background The Reserve Bank of India had, in
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ଫେବୃଆରୀ 07, 2014RBI authorises Four Non-Bank Entities to set up White Label ATMSThe Reserve Bank of India has issued Certificate of Authorisation to the following four non-bank entities for setting up and operating White Label ATMs (WLAs) in India: I. Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited, Mumbai II. Prizm Payment Services Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai III. Muthoot Finance Limited, Kochi IV. Vakrangee Limited, Mumbai Of these, first three WLA operators have already launched their services and Vakrangee Limited is likely to commence its service shortlThe Reserve Bank of India has issued Certificate of Authorisation to the following four non-bank entities for setting up and operating White Label ATMs (WLAs) in India: I. Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited, Mumbai II. Prizm Payment Services Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai III. Muthoot Finance Limited, Kochi IV. Vakrangee Limited, Mumbai Of these, first three WLA operators have already launched their services and Vakrangee Limited is likely to commence its service shortl
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ଫେବୃଆରୀ 07, 2014RBI releases Report on Enabling PKI in Payment System ApplicationsThe Reserve Bank of India has today released, on its website for public comments, the Report of the Technical Committee on Enabling Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in Payment System Applications. The comments may be emailed or sent by post to the Chief General Manager-In-Charge, Department of Information technology, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai–400001 on or before February 28, 2014. Cognisant of the fact that non-The Reserve Bank of India has today released, on its website for public comments, the Report of the Technical Committee on Enabling Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in Payment System Applications. The comments may be emailed or sent by post to the Chief General Manager-In-Charge, Department of Information technology, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai–400001 on or before February 28, 2014. Cognisant of the fact that non-
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ଜାନୁଆରୀ 06, 2014CCIL to issue Unique Identity Codes to Entities in Financial TransactionsThe Reserve Bank of India has selected the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIL) to act as a Local Operating Unit (LOU) for issuing globally compatible Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs)in India. The LEI is a 20-character unique identity code assigned to entities which are parties to a financial transaction. As an LOU, CCIL will issue unique identifier codes to all eligible and desirous legal entities participating in financial markets across the globe on a non-profiThe Reserve Bank of India has selected the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIL) to act as a Local Operating Unit (LOU) for issuing globally compatible Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs)in India. The LEI is a 20-character unique identity code assigned to entities which are parties to a financial transaction. As an LOU, CCIL will issue unique identifier codes to all eligible and desirous legal entities participating in financial markets across the globe on a non-profi
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ଜାନୁଆରୀ 01, 2014RBI grants Qualified Central Counterparty Status to CCILThe Reserve Bank has today granted the status of a Qualified Central Counterparty (QCCP) to Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIL) in the Indian jurisdiction. CCIL has qualified as a QCCP in view of the fact that it is authorised and supervised by the Reserve Bank of India under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. It is also subjected, on an on-going basis, to rules and regulations that are consistent with the Principles for Financial Market InfrastructurThe Reserve Bank has today granted the status of a Qualified Central Counterparty (QCCP) to Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIL) in the Indian jurisdiction. CCIL has qualified as a QCCP in view of the fact that it is authorised and supervised by the Reserve Bank of India under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. It is also subjected, on an on-going basis, to rules and regulations that are consistent with the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructur
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ଡିସେମ୍ବର 24, 2013RBI cautions users of Virtual Currencies against RisksThe Reserve Bank of India has today cautioned the users, holders and traders of Virtual currencies (VCs), including Bitcoins, about the potential financial, operational, legal, customer protection and security related risks that they are exposing themselves to. The Reserve Bank has mentioned that it has been looking at the developments relating to certain electronic records claimed to be “Decentralised Digital Currency” or “Virtual Currency” (VCs), such as, Bitcoins,The Reserve Bank of India has today cautioned the users, holders and traders of Virtual currencies (VCs), including Bitcoins, about the potential financial, operational, legal, customer protection and security related risks that they are exposing themselves to. The Reserve Bank has mentioned that it has been looking at the developments relating to certain electronic records claimed to be “Decentralised Digital Currency” or “Virtual Currency” (VCs), such as, Bitcoins,
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ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 19, 2013RBI Governor launches new ISO 20022 compliant RTGS SystemDr. Raghuram Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, today launched the new Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system of the Reserve Bank of India. Complimenting the entire team for successfully completing the project, the Governor said, "The new RTGS system is a great example of what we are capable of when we put our minds to it." He added that payment system like plumbing has to be efficient and ahead of the financial markets to be able to take care of the future devDr. Raghuram Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, today launched the new Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system of the Reserve Bank of India. Complimenting the entire team for successfully completing the project, the Governor said, "The new RTGS system is a great example of what we are capable of when we put our minds to it." He added that payment system like plumbing has to be efficient and ahead of the financial markets to be able to take care of the future dev
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ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 09, 2013RBI appoints Technical Committee on Mobile BankingThe Reserve Bank of India has announced the constitution of a Technical Committee on Mobile Banking, to examine the options/alternatives including the feasibility of using encrypted SMS based funds transfer using an application that can run on any type of handset for expansion of mobile banking in the country. Terms of Reference of the Committee are: a. to conduct an in-depth study of the challenges faced by banks in taking mobile banking forward to the desired level;The Reserve Bank of India has announced the constitution of a Technical Committee on Mobile Banking, to examine the options/alternatives including the feasibility of using encrypted SMS based funds transfer using an application that can run on any type of handset for expansion of mobile banking in the country. Terms of Reference of the Committee are: a. to conduct an in-depth study of the challenges faced by banks in taking mobile banking forward to the desired level;
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ମଇ 03, 2013Authorisation under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 - Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited, MumbaiTata Communications Payment Solutions Limited, Mumbai; a subsidiary of Tata Communications Limited, has been issued Certificate of Authorisation by the Reserve Bank for setting up and operating White Label ATMs (WLAs) in India. Earlier in June 2012, the Reserve Bank of India had issued policy guidelines permitting non-bank entities to set up and operate WLAs in the country after seeking Authorisation under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. Hitherto, only bTata Communications Payment Solutions Limited, Mumbai; a subsidiary of Tata Communications Limited, has been issued Certificate of Authorisation by the Reserve Bank for setting up and operating White Label ATMs (WLAs) in India. Earlier in June 2012, the Reserve Bank of India had issued policy guidelines permitting non-bank entities to set up and operate WLAs in the country after seeking Authorisation under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. Hitherto, only b
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ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 07, 2013XSDs, Rules, Sample Messages, revised FAQ w.r.t ISO 20022 standard Message formats for Next Generation RTGS (NG-RTGS) SystemThe Reserve Bank of India has placed on its website today, ISO 20022 standard message formats - Rules, XSDs, Mapping Document, API Web Service information and Revised FAQs for Next Generation Real Time Gross Settlement System (NG-RTGS) for wider dissemination. With reference to the earlier press release dated December 28, 2012 on ISO 200022 Standard Message Formats for the Next Generation Real Time Gross Settlement (NG-RTGS) System, the revised messages formats alongThe Reserve Bank of India has placed on its website today, ISO 20022 standard message formats - Rules, XSDs, Mapping Document, API Web Service information and Revised FAQs for Next Generation Real Time Gross Settlement System (NG-RTGS) for wider dissemination. With reference to the earlier press release dated December 28, 2012 on ISO 200022 Standard Message Formats for the Next Generation Real Time Gross Settlement (NG-RTGS) System, the revised messages formats along
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ଫେବୃଆରୀ 28, 2013RBI releases Security and Risk Mitigation measures for Electronic Payment TransactionsPayments effected through alternate payment products/channels are gaining traction among the customers, with more and more banks providing such facilities to their customers. In this scenario, it is imperative to ensure safety and security of such transactions effected through these channels. Of late, there have been reports of frauds committed through the electronic payment channels and fraudulent usage of cards both at domestic and international locations. Even whilPayments effected through alternate payment products/channels are gaining traction among the customers, with more and more banks providing such facilities to their customers. In this scenario, it is imperative to ensure safety and security of such transactions effected through these channels. Of late, there have been reports of frauds committed through the electronic payment channels and fraudulent usage of cards both at domestic and international locations. Even whil
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ଜାନୁଆରୀ 16, 2013RBI Report on Uniform Routing Code and Account Number StructureThe Reserve Bank of India, today, released on its website the “Report of Technical Committee constituted to examine uniform routing code and account number structure” in banks in the country. The Committee was formed to look into the feasibility of: (a) doing away with branch identifier in Indian Financial System Code (IFSC); (b) desirability of implementing International Bank Account Number (IBAN) replacing multiple identifiers for all financial transactions; (c) harThe Reserve Bank of India, today, released on its website the “Report of Technical Committee constituted to examine uniform routing code and account number structure” in banks in the country. The Committee was formed to look into the feasibility of: (a) doing away with branch identifier in Indian Financial System Code (IFSC); (b) desirability of implementing International Bank Account Number (IBAN) replacing multiple identifiers for all financial transactions; (c) har
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ଡିସେମ୍ବର 31, 2012RBI extends Time for Submitting Applications for White Label ATMsThe Reserve Bank of India has extended the date for submission of application for deployment of White Label ATMs up to January 15, 2013. The timeline, however, has been extended only for those entities that satisfy all the other criteria stipulated in the Reserve Bank guidelines dated June 20, 2012, but are waiting for capital infusion from their overseas principals and FIPB permission. The Reserve Bank communicated this in a circular placed on its website today. TheThe Reserve Bank of India has extended the date for submission of application for deployment of White Label ATMs up to January 15, 2013. The timeline, however, has been extended only for those entities that satisfy all the other criteria stipulated in the Reserve Bank guidelines dated June 20, 2012, but are waiting for capital infusion from their overseas principals and FIPB permission. The Reserve Bank communicated this in a circular placed on its website today. The
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ଡିସେମ୍ବର 28, 2012ISO 20022 Standard Message Formats for Next Generation RTG SystemThe Reserve Bank of India has placed on its website (www.rbi.org.in) today, ISO 20022 standard message formats for Next Generation Real Time Gross Settlement System (NG-RTGS) for wider dissemination. It was announced in the Monetary Policy Statement for 2011-2012 that the Reserve Bank would implement the Next Generation Real Time Gross Settlement (NG-RTGS) System having several advanced features, such as, liquidity management facility, extensible markup language (XML)The Reserve Bank of India has placed on its website (www.rbi.org.in) today, ISO 20022 standard message formats for Next Generation Real Time Gross Settlement System (NG-RTGS) for wider dissemination. It was announced in the Monetary Policy Statement for 2011-2012 that the Reserve Bank would implement the Next Generation Real Time Gross Settlement (NG-RTGS) System having several advanced features, such as, liquidity management facility, extensible markup language (XML)
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ଜୁନ 29, 2012RBI implements Web-based Online Trading Module in G-Secs by Gilt Account HoldersThe Reserve Bank of India has introduced web-based NDS-OM module for online trading in secondary market of Government securities (G-Secs) by gilt account holders (GAHs). The module, which will facilitate buying and selling of G-secs, is operational from June 29, 2012. The module permits internet-based direct participation of gilt account holders in secondary market for G-secs. As the web-based NDS-OM module is an additional facility to the existing system for tradingThe Reserve Bank of India has introduced web-based NDS-OM module for online trading in secondary market of Government securities (G-Secs) by gilt account holders (GAHs). The module, which will facilitate buying and selling of G-secs, is operational from June 29, 2012. The module permits internet-based direct participation of gilt account holders in secondary market for G-secs. As the web-based NDS-OM module is an additional facility to the existing system for trading
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ଜୁନ 08, 2012Disruption in NEFT Operations on June 5 - 6, 2012: RBIThere was a delay in the processing of transactions in the Reserve Bank of India’s National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) system on June 5, 2012. Due to some technical glitches transactions were relayed to the destination banks with some delay. By late evening of June 6, 2012, these issues were addressed to a large extent. The Reserve Bank, however, continues to monitor and address some residual issues. Meanwhile, to ensure that customers were not unduly inconvenieThere was a delay in the processing of transactions in the Reserve Bank of India’s National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) system on June 5, 2012. Due to some technical glitches transactions were relayed to the destination banks with some delay. By late evening of June 6, 2012, these issues were addressed to a large extent. The Reserve Bank, however, continues to monitor and address some residual issues. Meanwhile, to ensure that customers were not unduly inconvenie
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ଅପ୍ରେଲ 11, 2012RBI implements Web-based On-line Bidding for Primary Auctions of G-SecsThe Reserve Bank of India has, since February 2012, introduced an additional facility of web-based NDS auction module to facilitate online bidding by Constituents Subsidiary General Ledger clients (CSGL clients)/Gilt account holders (GAHs) in primary auctions of Government Securities (G-Secs). Explaining the module, the Reserve Bank stated that the module permits internet-based direct participation of GAHs in primary auctions of G-Secs. However, the access is subjectThe Reserve Bank of India has, since February 2012, introduced an additional facility of web-based NDS auction module to facilitate online bidding by Constituents Subsidiary General Ledger clients (CSGL clients)/Gilt account holders (GAHs) in primary auctions of Government Securities (G-Secs). Explaining the module, the Reserve Bank stated that the module permits internet-based direct participation of GAHs in primary auctions of G-Secs. However, the access is subject
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ଫେବୃଆରୀ 14, 2012RBI releases Draft Guidelines for White Label Automated Teller Machines (WLAs)The Reserve Bank of India today released on its website, the "Draft Circular for Deployment of White Label Automated Teller Machines (WLAs)". The Reserve Bank has sought views/comments on the draft circular from banks, authorised ATM network operators, non-bank entities and members of public. The key features of the draft circular are: Non-bank entities proposing to set up WLAs would have to make an application to the Reserve Bank for seeking authorisation under the PThe Reserve Bank of India today released on its website, the "Draft Circular for Deployment of White Label Automated Teller Machines (WLAs)". The Reserve Bank has sought views/comments on the draft circular from banks, authorised ATM network operators, non-bank entities and members of public. The key features of the draft circular are: Non-bank entities proposing to set up WLAs would have to make an application to the Reserve Bank for seeking authorisation under the P
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ଅପ୍ରେଲ 07, 2011RBI revokes the Authorisation granted to Kaizen Automation Private Ltd;
Mumbai for issuance of prepaid cards known as ‘Go Mumbai’ cardsIn exercise of the powers conferred under Section 8 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has revoked the Authorisation granted to Kaizen Automation Private Limited, B-601-602, Citi Point, Andheri, Kurla Road, J. B. Nagar, Near Kohinoor Continental, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400059 for issuance and operation of prepaid cards known as ‘Go Mumbai’ cards, with immediate effect. J.D. Desai Assistant Manager Press Release : 2010-2011/1455In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 8 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has revoked the Authorisation granted to Kaizen Automation Private Limited, B-601-602, Citi Point, Andheri, Kurla Road, J. B. Nagar, Near Kohinoor Continental, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400059 for issuance and operation of prepaid cards known as ‘Go Mumbai’ cards, with immediate effect. J.D. Desai Assistant Manager Press Release : 2010-2011/1455 -
ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 11, 2011RBI refuses Issue of Authorisation to Zoha Inc, USA to Operate Cross Border Money Transfer Service in IndiaThe Reserve Bank of India has refused the authorisation application of Zoha Inc, 291-Grove Street, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302, USA to operate payment system for cross-border in-bound money transfer services. It has asked Zoha Inc, USA to wind-up their existing services for cross border money transfer to India with immediate effect. The Reserve Bank has refused the authorisation application of Zoha Inc in exercise of the powers conferred on the Reserve Bank under sThe Reserve Bank of India has refused the authorisation application of Zoha Inc, 291-Grove Street, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302, USA to operate payment system for cross-border in-bound money transfer services. It has asked Zoha Inc, USA to wind-up their existing services for cross border money transfer to India with immediate effect. The Reserve Bank has refused the authorisation application of Zoha Inc in exercise of the powers conferred on the Reserve Bank under s
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