RTGS System Q1. What is RTGS System? Ans. The acronym ‘RTGS’ stands for Real Time Gross Settlement, which can be defined as the continuous (real-time) settlement of funds transfers individually on an order by order basis (without netting). ‘Real Time’ means the processing of instructions at the time they are received rather than at some… Read More »
Reserve Bank of India Department of Payment & Settlement Systems, Central Office RTGS Holidays – 2016 Sr. No. Date Day Occasion 1 January 26, 2016 Tuesday Republic Day 2 March 25, 2016 Friday Good Friday 3 April 1, 2016 Friday Annual Closing of banks 4 April 14, 2016 Thursday Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar… Read More »
updated on 09.06.2016 Q.1. What is an Automated Teller Machine (ATM)? Ans 1. Automated Teller Machine is a computerized machine that provides the customers of banks the facility of accessing their account for dispensing cash and to carry out other financial & non-financial transactions without the need to actually visit their bank branch. Q.2. What… Read More »
Scheme for Payment of Pension to Government Pensioners by Authorised Banks Updated as on June 01, 2015 The Reserve Bank of India (the Reserve Bank) oversees disbursement of pension by its agency banks in respect of all Central Government Departments and some State Governments. In the process, it receives queries/complaints from pensioners in regard to… Read More »
What is Exchange Earner’s Foreign Currency (EEFC) Account ? Q 1. What is an EEFC Account and what are its benefits? Ans. Exchange Earners’ Foreign Currency Account (EEFC) is an account maintained in foreign currency with an Authorised Dealer Category – I bank i.e. a bank authorized to deal in foreign exchange. It is a… Read More »
RBI/2016-2017/11 DBR.AML.BC.No.1/14.01.001/2016-17 July 8, 2016 All Regulated Entities (REs) Dear Sir/Madam, Amendment to Master Direction on KYC – Operationalisation of Central KYC Registry (CKYCR) and KYC norms for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India hereby directs that… Read More »
RBI/FIDD/2016-17/33 Master Direction FIDD.CO.Plan.1/04.09.01/2016-17 July 7, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir/ Madam, MASTER DIRECTION-PRIORITY SECTOR LENDING-TARGETS AND CLASSIFICATION The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to banks on Priority Sector Lending. The Master… Read More »
RBI/FIDD/2016-17/34 Master Direction FIDD.CO.Plan.2/04.09.01/2016-17 July 7, 2016 The Chairman All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, MASTER DIRECTION-REGIONAL RURAL BANKS-PRIORITY SECTOR LENDING-TARGETS AND CLASSIFICATION The guidelines for priority sector lending by Regional Rural Banks were revised by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular dated December 3, 2015. The Master Direction enclosed incorporates the updated… Read More »
RBI/FMRD/2016-17/32 FMRD.Master Direction No. 2/2016-17 July 7, 2016 All Eligible Market Participants Dear Sir/Madam, Master Direction on Money Market Instruments: Call/Notice Money Market, Commercial Paper, Certificates of Deposit and Non-Convertible Debentures (original maturity up to one year) The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued a number of guidelines/instructions/directives to the eligible… Read More »
RBI/2016-17/9 FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.07/09.01.01/2016-17 July 01, 2016 The Chairman/ Managing Director All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular – Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) Please refer to the Master Circular FIDD.GSSD.CO.BC.No.09/09.01.01/2015-16 dated July 30, 2015 consolidating guidelines / instructions / directions issued to banks with regards to National Rural Livelihoods Mission. Ministry… Read More »