News from the Reserve Bank of India RBI circulars can be accessed through the link:
|
|
- Katherine Fields
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 News from the Reserve Bank of India RBI circulars can be accessed through the link: RETAIL LIABILITIES Issue of Term Deposit Receipt Query Banks during the course of acting as Professional Clearing Members of Stock Exchanges / Clearing Corporations, issue own FDR with zero % interest as security in favour of the Clearing Corporations. Whether such a practice is as per the extant guidelines on acceptance of deposits? Response A Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) is acknowledgement for a deposit received by a bank for a fixed term which is withdrawable only after the expiry of the said fixed period. A bank issues FDR indicating therein full details, such as, date of issue, period of deposit, due date, applicable rate of interest, etc. As such, issue of FDR without a corresponding fixed deposit account in the books of the bank is not in order and will amount to violation of the extant guidelines on acceptance of deposits. The rate of interest payable on such deposits would be subject to the extant guidelines on 'Interest Rates on Rupee Deposits held in Domestic, Ordinary Non-Resident (NRO) and Non- Resident (External) (NRE) Accounts'. Mailbox clarification dated April 3, 2013 Clean Note Policy RBI has reiterated that banks should do away with stapling of any note packet and instead secure note packets with paper bands. Banks should sort notes into re-issuables and non-issuables, and issue only clean notes to public and banks should stop writing of any kind on watermark window of bank notes. DCM.(NPD).No.5133/ / dated May 10, 2013 Acknowledgement by Banks at the Time of Submission of Form 15-G/15-H With a view to protect interest of the depositors and for rendering better customer service, RBI has now advised banks to give an acknowledgment at the time of receipt of form 15-G/15-H. This will help in building a system of accountability and customers will not be put to inconvenience due to any omission on part of the banks. DBOD.No.Leg.BC.100/ / dated May 31, 2013 RETAIL ASSETS Priority Sector Lending - Targets and Classification - Categorization of eligible Activities under Priority Sector for Manufacturing Enterprises under MSMED Act, 2006 Delay in Re-presentation of Technical Return Cheques and Levy of Charges for such Returns RBI has advised that cheque return charges shall be levied only in cases where the customer is at fault and is responsible for such returns. Cheques that need to be re-presented without any recourse to the payee, shall be made in the immediate next presentation clearing not later than 24 hours (excluding holidays) with due notification to the customers of such representation through SMS alert, etc. Banks have been advised to reframe their cheque collection policies to include the above. DPSS.CO.CHD.No.2030/ / dated May 7, 2013 Query Whether Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) engaged in the manufacture or production of goods to any industry as notified by the Ministry of MSME under Micro and Small Enterprises as per MSMED Act, 2006 from time to time are also included under direct finance to MSEs under priority sector, in addition to those specified in the First Schedule of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951? Response Micro and Small Enterprises engaged in the manufacture or production of goods to any industry specified in the First Schedule of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 and the activities notified by the 2
2 Government, from time to time, for MSEs engaged in manufacture or production of goods under MSMED Act, 2006 are eligible for classification under priority sector as direct finance to MSEs. Mailbox clarification dated April 18, 2013 Priority Sector Lending-Targets and Classification - Revision of Limits As per the Monetary Policy Statement for the year , following limits under priority sector stand revised upward with effect from April 01, A. Agriculture The limit of loans to farmers against pledge/hypothecation of agricultural produce (including warehouse receipts) for a period not exceeding 12 months stands increased from 25 lakh to 50 lakh both under direct and indirect agriculture. The limit of loans to dealers / sellers of fertilizers, pesticides, seeds, cattle feed, poultry feed, agricultural implements and other inputs has been raised to 5 crore per borrower from 1 crore. B. Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) The limit of bank loans to MSEs engaged in providing or rendering of services has been increased from 2 crore to 5 crore per borrower / unit, provided they satisfy the investment criteria for equipment as defined under MSMED Act, RPCD.CO.Plan.BC.72/ / dated May 3, 2013 Priority Sector Lending-Targets and Classification-Bank Loans to MFIs for On-lending-Amendment in Income Generation Criteria Bank credit to MFIs for onlending will now be eligible for categorization as priority sector advance if aggregate amount of loan, extended for income generating activity, is not less than 70% of the total loans given by MFIs. RPCD.CO.Plan.BC.80/ / dated June 27, 2013 trading in currencies, securities and commodities. It has come to the notice of RBI that such structures having equity participation of Indian parties have also started offering financial products linked to Indian Rupee. RBI has clarified that any overseas entity having equity participation directly / indirectly shall not offer such products without the specific approval of the RBI given that currently Indian Rupee is not fully convertible and such products could have implications for the exchange rate management of the country. Any incidence of such product facilitation would be treated as a contravention of the extant FEMA regulations and would consequently attract action under the relevant provisions of FEMA, A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.100 dated April 25, 2013 External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) for the Low Cost Affordable Housing Projects The policy regarding ECB for the low cost affordable housing projects has been reviewed and the following modifications have been made: Developers / builders should have a minimum of three year's experience in undertaking residential projects and a good track record in terms of quality and delivery. The condition of minimum paid-up capital of not less than INR 50 crore, as per the latest audited balance sheet, for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) stands withdrawn. However, the condition of the minimum Net Owned Funds (NoF) of Rs.300 crore for the past three financial years remains unchanged. The aggregate limit for ECB under the low cost affordable housing scheme is extended for the financial years and with a ceiling of USD 1 billion in each of the two years. The ECB availed of by developers and builders shall be swapped into Rupees for the entire maturity on fully hedged basis. A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.113 dated June 24, 2013 TRADE CPC Overseas Direct Investments - Clarification It has been observed that eligible Indian parties are using overseas direct investments (ODI) automatic route to set up certain structures facilitating TREASURY Import of Gold by Nominated Banks / Agencies Previously banks / agencies were permitted to import gold on loan basis, supplier'scredit / buyers credit basis, consignment basis as also on unfixed 3
3 price basis.however to moderate the demand for gold for domestic use, RBI has decided to restrict the import of gold on consignment basis by banks, only to meet the genuine needs of exporters of gold jewellery. This facility should not be allowed for the contracts which are on past performance basis. DBOD.No.BP.BC.102/ / dated June 18, 2013 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.103 dated May 13, 2013 Import of Gold by Nominated Banks / Agencies Monetary Policy Statement SLR Holdings under Held to Maturity Category RBI has decided to permitbanks to exceed the limit of 25% of total investments under HTM category provided the excess comprises only of SLR securities, and the total SLR securities held in the HTM category is not more than 24.50% by end June 2013, 24.00% by end September 2013, 23.50% by end December 2013, and 23.00% by end March 2014 of their DTL as on the last Friday of the second preceding fortnight. Banks may shift investments to / from HTM with the approval of the Board of Directors once a year and such shifting will normally be allowed at the beginning of the accounting year. In order to enable banks to shift their SLR securities from the HTM category to AFS / HFT once in each quarter, it has been decided to allow such shifting at the beginning of each quarter during DBOD.No.BP.BC.92/ / dated May 15, 2013 Prudential Norms for Off-balance Sheet Exposures of Banks - Deferment of Option Premium Banks are currently permitted to defer, at their discretion, the premium on plain vanilla options sold by them to users subject to certain conditions. It has now been decided to extend this facility to cost reduction forex option structures in which the liability of the users never exceeds the net premium payable to the bank under any scenario. This facility would be subject to the following conditions: Banks should carry out necessary due diligence with regard to the ability of users to adhere to the premium payment schedule, in accordance with their Board approved policy in this regard, before extending this facility to the users. Payment of premium for option structure with maturity of more than 1- year may be deferred, provided the premium payment period does not extend beyond the maturity date of the contract. The premium should be received uniformly over the maturity of the contract and the periodicity of such payment should be at least once in a quarter. Banks are required to ensure that credit in any form or name is not enabled for import of any form of gold. Import of gold on loan basis may, however, continue to be allowed since the scheme envisages that the nominated banks / nominated agencies can import gold on loan basis for on-lending only to the exporters of jewellery in sync with the non-applicability of the above restrictions to exporters of gold jewellery. A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.122 dated June 27, 2013 TREASURY / CUSTODY Risk Management and Inter Bank Dealings Banks are required to verify on a periodical basis the forward cover outstanding is supported by underlying exposures. In this context, it is clarified that in case an FII intends to hedge the exposure of one of its subaccount holders, it will be required to produce a clear mandate from the sub-account holder in respect of the latter's intention to enter into the derivative transaction. Further, banks shall have to verify the mandate as well as the eligibility of the contract vis-a-vis the market value of the securities held in the concerned sub-account. A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.121 dated June 26, 2013 FINCON / WHOLESALE BANKING / RETAIL ASSETS Review of Prudential Guidelines on Restructuring of Advances by Banks and Financial Institutions RBI has now decided to increase the provision to 5% in respect of new restructured standard accounts (flow) with effect from June 1, 2013 and in a phased manner for the stock of restructured standard accounts as on March 31, In partial modification, it is clarified that para 3.3 of the circular should read as under: As an immediate measure, the RBI increased the provision on restructured standard accounts to 2.75 % from 2.00 % vide circular 4
4 DBOD.No.BP.BC.63/ / dated November 26, It has now been decided to increase the provision to 5 % in respect of new restructured standard accounts (flow) with effect from June 1, 2013 and in a phased manner for the stock of restructured standard accounts as on May 31, 2013 as under : 3.50 % - with effect from March 31, 2014 (spread over the four quarters of ) 4.25 % - with effect from March 31, 2015 (spread over the four quarters of ) 5.00 % - with effect from March 31, 2016 (spread over the four quarters of ) Mailbox Clarification dated June 6, 2013 Liquidity facilities for securitisation transactions Acceptances (including endorsements with the character of acceptance) Deferred payment guarantees (b) Performance guarantees are essentially transaction-related contingencies that involve an irrevocable undertaking to pay a third party in the event the counterparty fails to fulfil or perform a contractual non-financial obligation. An indicative list of performance guarantees, attracting a CCF of 50 % is as under: Bid bonds Performance bonds and export performance guarantees Guarantees in lieu of security deposits / earnest money deposits FINCON New Capital Adequacy Framework - Non-market related Off Balance Sheet Items Bank Guarantees As incorrect application of credit conversion factor (CCFs) may have a (EMD) for participating in tenders Retention money guarantees Warranties, indemnities and standby letters of credit related to particular transaction DBOD.No.BP.BC / dated April 2, 2013 direct bearing on the capital adequacy, banks have been advised to keep in view the following principles for application of CCFs: (a) Financial guarantees are direct credit substitutes wherein a bank irrevocably undertakes to guarantee the repayment of a contractual financial obligation. An indicative list of financial guarantees, attracting a CCF of 100 % is as under: Guarantees for credit facilities Guarantees in lieu of repayment of financial securities Guarantees in lieu of margin requirements of exchanges Guarantees for mobilisation advance, advance money before the commencement of a project and for money to be received in various stages of project implementation Guarantees towards revenue dues, taxes, duties, levies etc. in favour of Tax / Customs / Port / Excise Authorities and for disputed liabilities for litigation pending at courts Credit Enhancements Inclusion of Accrued Interest in the Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL) for Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) by Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) Issue Some banks are reporting the position of interest accruals as of last month end, thereby showing an incorrect position of the Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL) of the bank for the particular fortnight. Clarification It is clarified that while reporting CRR / SLR, banks should calculate accrued interest on deposits on each reporting fortnight (as per the interest calculation methods applicable to various types of accounts) so that their liability in this regard is fairly reflected in the total NDTL of the same fortnightly return. Mailbox Clarification dated April 25,
5 LEGAL / WHOLESALE BANKING / RETAIL ASSETS Legal Audit of Title Documents in Respect of Large Value Loan Accounts RBI has advised banks to subject title deeds and other documents in respect of all credit exposures of 5 crore and above to periodic legal audit and reverification of title deeds with relevant authorities as part of regular audit exercise till the loan stands fully repaid. Bank may furnish a review note to its Board / Audit Committee of the Board at quarterly intervals on an ongoing basis giving information in respect of such legal audits which should cover aspects like number of loan accounts due for legal audit for the quarter, how many accounts covered, list of deficiencies observed by the auditors, steps taken to rectify the deficiencies, number of accounts in which the rectification could not take place, course of action to safeguard the interest of bank in such cases, action taken on issues pending from earlier quarters. DBS.FrMC.BC.No.7/ / dated June 7, 2013 TRADE CPC / CUSTODY Foreign Direct Investment -Reporting of issue / transfer of Shares to / by a FVCI RBI has observed that SEBI registered FVCIs making investments in an Indian Company under FDI Scheme, also report the same transaction under Schedule 6 of the Notification ibid, resulting in double reporting of the transaction. Hence, RBI has clarified that wherever a SEBI registered FVCI acquires shares of an Indian company under FDI Scheme, such investments have to be reported in form FC-GPR/FC-TRS only, as applicable. Where the investment is under Schedule 6 of the Notification ibid, no FC-GPR/FC-TRS reporting is required. Such transactions would be reported by the custodian bank in the monthly reporting format as prescribed by RBI from time to time. A SEBI registered FVCI while making investment in an Indian company may determine upfront whether the said investment is under FDI or FVCI scheme and report accordingly. For the guidance of FVCI investors, a suitable remark in para 3(4) and 5(a)(4) of form FC-GPR and para 4(4) and para 5(4) of form FC-TRS, has been incorporated, which would read as follows: 'The investment/s made by SEBI registered FVCI is/are under FDI Scheme, in terms of Schedule 1 to Notification No. FEMA 20 dated May 3, 2000.' A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.110 dated June 12, 2013 CUSTODY Foreign Investment in India by SEBI Registered Long Term Investors in Government Dated Securities RBI has decided in consultation with Government of India to enhance the limit for foreign investment in Government dated securities with USD 5 billion to USD 30 billion with immediate effect. The enhanced limit of USD 5 billion will be available only for investments in Government dated securities by long term investors registered with SEBI - Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), Multilateral Agencies, Pension / Insurance / Endowment Funds, Foreign Central Banks. The operational guidelines in this regard will be issued by SEBI. A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.111dated June 12,
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK MANAGEMENT
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK MANAGEMENT 1 RISKS BEING COVERED Foreign Exchange Risk Management primarily tries to mitigate the Exchange rate risk arising out on the risk of an investment's value changing due
More informationCHAPTER 29 DERIVATIVES
CHAPTER 29 DERIVATIVES 1 CHAPTER 29 DERIVATIVES INDEX Para No TOPIC Page No 29 Introduction 3 29 1 Foreign Currency Option 3 29 2 Foreign Currency Rupee Swaps 4 29 2 1 SWAPS 5 29 2 2 Currency Swaps 5 29
More informationCorporate Law Alert April 2, J. Sagar Associates advocates and solicitors. Liberalized Remittance Scheme for Resident Individuals
Liberalized Remittance Scheme for Resident The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 90 dated March 06, 2012 has clarified the following with respect to the Liberalized Remittance
More informationRESERVE BANK OF INDIA Foreign Exchange Department Central Office Mumbai
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA Foreign Exchange Department Central Office Mumbai - 400 001 RBI/2012-13/391 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.80 January 24, 2013 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir,
More informationRBI liberalises ECB norms
RBI liberalises ECB norms Favorably revisits norms relating to end use, all-in-costs By Smriti Wadehra (corplaw@vinodkothari.com ) The basic objective of the extant External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)
More informationREVISED FOREX SERVICE CHARGES. Schedule I Export Transactions
REVISED FOREX SERVICE CHARGES Annexure I Sr 01 02 Schedule I Export Transactions Particular Export Bills on collection/ s Purchase/ Discount/Negotiation Processing charges for granting Postshipment Advance
More informationRBI/FED/ /52 FED Master Direction No.1/ February 22, 2017
RBI/FED/2016-17/52 FED Master Direction No.1/2016-17 February 22, 2017 To All Authorised Persons who are Indian Agents under the Money Transfer Service Scheme Madam / Dear Sir, Master Direction Money Transfer
More informationOVERSEAS DIRECT INVESTMENT
OVERSEAS DIRECT INVESTMENT 29 th December 2018 WIRC of ICAI By: CA Manoj Shah Overseas Direct Investments (ODI) Significance of ODI Promoting global business by Indian entrepreneurs. Promote economic and
More informationFrequently Asked Questions Foreign Portfolio Investor
Frequently Asked Questions Foreign Portfolio Investor Question 1 Who is a Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI)? Response FPI is a resident in a country other than India, whose securities market regulator is
More informationOverseas Direct Investments by Indian Party Rationalization / Liberalization
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA Foreign Exchange Department Central Office Mumbai - 400 001 RBI/2014-15/371 December 29, 2014 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.54 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam /
More informationGroup Company means two or more enterprises which, directly or indirectly, are in a position to:
Consolidated FDI Policy 2014- Changes vis-à-vis policy of 2013 The following article summarizes key changes in FDI policy of 2014 vis-à-vis FDI policy of 2013. The article also captures relevant A.P. (Dir
More informationScheme of Presentation
FEMA ODI, LRS, FC A/CS S. Sathiyanarayanan Partner 23 DEC 2014 ICAI Beyond the boundary Scheme of Presentation Current Vs. Capital Acct Transactions ODI Statutory Basis ODI by Company, Firms, LLPs & Residents
More informationACCRETIVE SDU MONTHLY COMMUNIQUÉ JULY Income Tax Customs FTP FEMA INCOME TAX:
INCOME TAX: Cost Inflation Index notified: Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for the financial year (FY) 2013-14 as 939. (Notification No. 40/2013 dated 06.06.2013)
More informationE T E R N I T Y : L AW A P P R I S E
E T E R N I T Y : L AW A P P R I S E * P r i v a t e C i r c u l a t i o n O n l y RBI: Foreign Exchange Management (Remittance of Assets) Regulations RBI: Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations
More informationREGULATORY AFFAIRS BULLETIN ECONOMIC GROWTH REGULATIONS. Issue-VII October Contents
REGULATORY AFFAIRS BULLETIN ECONOMIC GROWTH REGULATIONS Contents Introduction...2 1. RBI guidelines...2 1.1 Review of ECB Policy...2 1.2 Prepayment of ECB...2 1.3 Rupee Loans to NRI Employees...3 1.4 Overseas
More informationRUPEE DENOMINATED BOND OVERSEAS
RUPEE DENOMINATED BOND OVERSEAS Prerared by:- CA. Deepender kumar Managing Partner Deepender Anil and Associates Email Id: deepanilassociates@gmail.com CONTENT PARTICULARS PAGE NO. 1. Introduction to Masala
More informationRBI FINANCING GIIDELINES FOR ROOFTOP GRID CONNECTED SOLAR PV SYSTEMS, 2015
RBI FINANCING GIIDELINES FOR ROOFTOP GRID CONNECTED SOLAR PV SYSTEMS, 2015 Sl. No. Description Summary 1. Categories under priority sector Agriculture Micro, Small and Medium Export Credit Education Housing
More informationPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME
1 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME SUPPLEMENT FOR STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, ALLIANCES AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE MODULE 3 - PAPER 5 (Relevant for Students Appearing in December, 2015 Examination) Disclaimer- This document
More informationArticle. RBI replaces Master Directions for Master Circulars. Team Vinod Kothari & Company 21 st January, 2015
Article RBI replaces Master Directions for Master Circulars Team Vinod Kothari & Company corplaw@vinodkothari.com 21 st January, 2015 Check at: http://india-financing.com/staff-publications.html for more
More informationSALIENT FEATURES OF SEBI (FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTORS) REGULATIONS, 2014
SALIENT FEATURES OF SEBI (FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTORS) REGULATIONS, 2014 The Securities and Exchange Board of India has made regulations to put in place a framework for registration and procedures with
More informationMONTHLY COMMUNIQUÉ DECEMBER 2011
INCOME TAX: Investment limit in Public Provident Fund (PPF) increased: The existing regulations provided a limit of Rs. 70,000/- per annum for investment in PPF which is eligible for deduction u/s 80C.
More informationIn terms of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 a person resident outside India means a person who is not resident in India.
RBI Guide lines Note: The below stated information has been taken from the FAQ s Selection of the RBI, Which was last update on the Septmeber 19 2014. We aim to keep updated this selection with relevant
More informationRBI/ /23 Master Circular No.03 / July 1, To, All Authorised Dealer Category I banks and Authorised banks
RBI/2009-10/23 Master Circular No.03 /2009-10 July 1, 2009 To, All Authorised Dealer Category I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The
More informationRESERVE BANK OF INDIA Foreign Exchange Department Central Office Mumbai
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA Foreign Exchange Department Central Office Mumbai - 400 001 RBI/2014-15/12 Master Circular No. 5/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (updated as on July 24, 2014) To, All Authorised Dealers - Category
More informationRBI/ /208 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 22 December 13, Madam/Sir, Booking of Forward Contracts Based on Past Performance
RBI/2006-07/208 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 22 December 13, 2006 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam/Sir, Booking of Forward Contracts Based on Past Performance Attention of Authorised
More informationRESERVE BANK OF INDIA Foreign Exchange Department Central Office Mumbai RBI/ /613 June 20, 2012
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA Foreign Exchange Department Central Office Mumbai - 400 001 RBI/2011-12/613 June 20, 2012 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.133 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir,
More informationRESERVE BANK OF INDIA Foreign Exchange Department Central Office Mumbai
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA Foreign Exchange Department Central Office Mumbai - 400 001 RBI/2013-14/490 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 102 February 11, 2014 To All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam
More informationSummary of Reserve Bank of India s New Guidelines for NBFCs
Summary of Reserve Bank of India s New Guidelines for NBFCs CA Rajesh Pabari D r e a m O p t i m u s C o n s u l t i n g 1 8 0, G r o u n d F l o o r, R a g h u l e e l a M a l l, K a n d i v a l i ( W
More informationReserve Bank of India Exchange Control Department Central Office Mumbai. Derecognition of Overseas Corporate Bodies (OCBs)
Reserve Bank of India Exchange Control Department Central Office Mumbai A.P (DIR Series) Circular No. 44 December 8, 2003 (Updated as on September 25, 2014) To All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange
More informationSeminar on Central Statutory Audit of Banks. Issues in Treasury Operations and Regulatory Requirements thereof. D h a n a n j a y J.
Seminar on Central Statutory Audit of Banks Issues in Treasury Operations and Regulatory Requirements thereof Organi sed & Hosted by SIRC of ICAI D h a n a n j a y J. G o k h a l e P a r t n e r M / s.
More informationFORM ODI. Section A: Details of Indian Party
FORM ODI PART I For office use only Date of Receipt ---------------- Inward No. ----------------- (I) Investment under (i) Automatic Route Section A: Details of Indian Party (ii) Approval Route (In case
More informationFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) SEBI (FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTORS) REGULATIONS, 2014
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) SEBI (FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTORS) REGULATIONS, 2014 Disclaimer: These FAQs are prepared with a view to guide market participants on SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors)
More informationCOMPOUNDING UNDER FEMA BY CA.SUDHA G. BHUSHAN. INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA 25 th July 2015
COMPOUNDING UNDER FEMA BY CA.SUDHA G. BHUSHAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA 25 th July 2015 Scheme of Presentation Brief overview FEMA Enforcement under FEMA Adjudication and Appeal under
More informationLunawat & Co. Chartered Accountants Website:
MERCHANTING TRADE TRANSACTIONS A.P. (DIR SERIES 2013-14) CIRCULAR NO. 95, DATED 17-1-2014 Attention of Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular Nos. 106
More informationOVERSEAS DIRECT INVESTMENT
OVERSEAS DIRECT INVESTMENT CA. Deepender Kumar DEEPENDER ANIL & ASSOCIATES (Chartered Accountants) Head Office: 101, E-36, Jawahar park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi-110092 Branch Office: Plot-5A, IInd Floor, Sector-3A,
More informationRBI/ /46 DBOD.No.FID.FIC.1/ / July 2, Master Circular - Resource Raising Norms for Financial Institutions
RBI/2012-13/46 DBOD.No.FID.FIC.1/01.02.00/2012-13 July 2, 2012 The CEOs of the All-India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Resource
More informationFOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS
FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS Sl Subject Page No. 1. General 2. Export bills purchased/ discounted/ negotiated: 2.1 Foreign Currency Bill 2.2 Rupee Bill 3 2.3 Bill sent to another bank in India 2.4 Indemnity
More informationTREASURY MANAGEMENT
TREASURY MANAGEMENT 1. Fund management has been the primary activity of treasury, but treasury is also responsible for Risk Management & plays an active part in ALM. 2. D-mat accounts are maintained by
More informationEXTERNAL COMMERCIAL BORROWINGS BY INDIAN COMPANIES MADE EASY
EXTERNAL COMMERCIAL BORROWINGS BY INDIAN COMPANIES MADE EASY Introduction On November 30, 2015, the Reserve Bank of India (the RBI ) revamped the regime governing external commercial borrowings ( ECBs
More informationPRIORITY SECTOR LENDING - RRB
PRIORITY SECTOR LENDING - RRB Priority Sector lending includes lending to those sectors that impact large sections of the population, the weaker sections and the sectors which are employment-intensive
More informationPrimer. Primer on External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) Vinita Nair Vignesh Iyer
Primer Primer on External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) Vinita Nair vinita@vinodkothari.com Vignesh Iyer vignesh@vinodkothari.com Arundhuthi Bose arundhuthi@vinodkothari.com M/s Vinod Kothari & Company
More informationRelaxation of RBI norms on External Commercial Borrowings
Relaxation of RBI norms on External Commercial Borrowings External Commercial Borrowings Reserve Bank of India ( RBI ) permits Indian companies to raise loans overseas through the External Commercial Borrowings
More informationRBI/ /167 DBR.No.BP.BC.43/ / December 01, 2016
RBI/2016-17/167 DBR.No.BP.BC.43/21.01.003/2016-17 December 01, 2016 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Large Exposures Framework Please refer to the paragraph
More informationRBI/ /242 Master Circular No. 03 / February 21, 2008
RBI/2007-2008/242 Master Circular No. 03 /2007-08 February 21, 2008 To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The acceptance
More informationThe resident investee company has to follow the relevant disclosure norms prescribed by the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI); and
Corporate Law Alert J. Sagar Associates advocates and solicitors Vol.17 May 31, 2011 RBI PLEDGE OF SHARES FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.57 dated
More informationCompounding of Contraventions under FEMA
Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - Western India Regional Council 5 th August 2017 Naresh Ajwani Chartered Accountant FEMA complex law FEMA is a
More informationInstitute of Company Secretaries of India. Due Diligence under FEMA By: CA. Sudha G. Bhushan
Institute of Company Secretaries of India Due Diligence under FEMA By: CA. Sudha G. Bhushan Agenda 1 Brief overview of FEMA 2 Authorities Under FEMA 3 Jurisdiction under FEMA 4 Current Account Transactions
More informationRESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE Mumbai Notification No. FEMA 5(R)/2016-RB April 01, 2016
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE Mumbai 400 001 Notification No. FEMA 5(R)/2016-RB April 01, 2016 Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations, 2016 In exercise of
More informationConsolidated FDI Policy (The article was published in the journal of Bombay Chartered Accountants Society in June 2010)
Consolidated FDI Policy 2010 Bombay Chartered Accountants Society Naresh Ajwani (The article was published in the journal of Bombay Chartered Accountants Society in June 2010) 1. Ministry of Commerce and
More informationINDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE REGULATORY UPDATE
INDIA FOREIGN EXCHANGE REGULATORY UPDATE Introduction This update discusses certain key changes to India s foreign exchange regulations implemented recently. Foreign investment in financial services Recently,
More informationODI Information System. Direct Investment in a Joint Venture (JV)/Wholly Owned Subsidiary Overseas (WOS) Approval/Reporting of Outward Remittances
[Annex to A. P (DIR Series) Circular No. 68 dated June 01, 2007] ODI Information System Direct Investment in a Joint Venture (JV)/Wholly Owned Subsidiary Overseas (WOS) Approval/Reporting of Outward Remittances
More informationAnnex - 8 [PART I, Section V, para 1 (iii) ] FC-GPR
FC-GPR Annex - 8 [PART I, Section V, para 1 (iii) ] (To be filed by the company through its Authorised Dealer Category I bank with the Regional Office of the RBI under whose jurisdiction the Registered
More informationNBFC Prudential Norms & Compliances Important Aspects
NBFC Prudential Norms & Compliances Important Aspects Bombay Chartered Accountants Society CA Bhavesh Vora Coverage Existence of NBFCs Last Decade of NBFC Banks Vs. Non-Banks Meaning of NBFCs Major Changes
More informationRBI/ / A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. December, Reporting under FDI Scheme Transfer of Shares/Convertible Debentures - Revised procedure
RBI/2008-09/ A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. December, 2008 To Madam / Sir, All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks Reporting under FDI Scheme Transfer of Shares/Convertible Debentures - Revised procedure
More informationGuidelines on Credit Default Swaps (CDS) for Corporate Bonds
IDMD.PCD.No. 5053 /14.03.04/20010-111 May 23, 2011 All Market Participants Dear Sir Guidelines on Credit Default Swaps (CDS) for Corporate Bonds As indicated in paragraph 113 of the Second Quarter Review
More information2. The details of changes made to the existing regulatory framework on Corporate Governance and Disclosures for NBFCs are given in Annexes 1-5.
Comments/suggestions on the draft guidelines may be sent to...forwarded to the Chief General Managerin-Charge, Department of Non-Banking Supervision, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, WTC, Cuffe Parade,
More informationVaish Associates. Vaish Associates
Vaish Associates As per section 2 (m) of the Regulations, Joint Venture means a foreign entity formed, registered or incorporated in accordance with the regulations of the host country in which the
More informationRBI/ /243 DBOD.No.BP.BC. 44 / / November 2, 2011
RBI/2011-12/243 DBOD.No.BP.BC. 44 /21.04.157/2011-12 November 2, 2011 The Chairman and Managing Directors/ Chief Executive Officers of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs), All India
More informationRBI FACILITIES FOR NON RESIDENT INDIAN (NRI)
RBI FACILITIES FOR NON RESIDENT INDIAN (NRI) FACILITIES FOR NON RESIDENT INDIANS (NRIS) AND PERSONS OF INDIAN ORIGIN (PIOS) (updated as on January 17, 2012) In terms of the Foreign Exchange Management
More informationPOLICY ON BANK DEPOSITS
POLICY ON BANK DEPOSITS OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICE DEPARTMENT CENTRAL OFFICE, KARUR 639 002 1 POLICY ON BANK DEPOSITS POLICY TITLE POLICY ON BANK DEPOSITS FRAMED BY BOARD APPROVAL DATE POLICY REVISION
More informationCorporate Law Alert February 1, J. Sagar Associates advocates and solicitors. External Commercial Borrowing
External Commercial Borrowing The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had vide A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 27 dated September 23, 2011 enhanced the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) limits for eligible borrowers
More informationComprehensive Deposit Policy. IDFC Bank Limited
Comprehensive Deposit Policy IDFC Bank Limited Preamble One of the important functions of the Bank is to accept deposits from the public for the purpose of lending. In fact, depositors are the major stakeholders
More informationKOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LIMITED (CONSOLIDATED) Registered Office: 27BKC, C 27, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai
Sr No KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LIMITED (CONSOLIDATED) Registered Office: 27BKC, C 27, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai 400 051 AUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 2014
More informationDraft Large Exposures Framework
Draft Large Exposures Framework 1. Introduction 1.1 A bank s exposures to its counterparties may result in concentration of its assets to a single counterparty or a group of connected counterparties. As
More informationSCHEDULE 1 [See Regulation 5(1) (i)]
SCHEDULE 1 [See Regulation 5(1) (i)] Non-Resident (External) Rupee Account Scheme NRE Account 1. Eligibility: Non-resident Indians (NRIs) and Person of Indian Origin (PIOs) are permitted to open and maintain
More informationFOREIGN EXCHANGE LAWS JUNE 2016
FOREIGN EXCHANGE LAWS INDEX Executive Summary... 3 1. Deferment of sale consideration and opening of an escrow account... 4 2. Guidance Note on compounding of contraventions under FEMA, 1999... 4 3. Procedural
More informationFOREIGN EXCHANGE RELATED SERVICE CHARGES STRUCTURE w.e.f
Sr. No. FOREIGN EXCHANGE RELATED SERVICE CHARGES STRUCTURE w.e.f. 01.07.2017 DESCRIPTION CHARGES Annexure-I A. EXPORT RELATED TRANSACTIONS 1) EXPORT BILLS PURCHASED / NEGOTIATED / DISCOUNTED a. Processing
More information(ii) They shall come into force on 1st day of June, Definitions. 2. In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires-
FOREIGN EXCHANGE MANAGEMENT (BORROWING OR LENDING IN FOREIGN EXCHANGE) REGULATIONS, 2000* FEMA 3/2000-RB, dated 3-5-2000 [GSR 386(E), dated 3-5-2000] - In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (d)
More informationREGULATIONS GOVERNING FOREIGN CURRENCY ACCOUNTS IN INDIA
Open Access Journal available at jlsr.thelawbrigade.com 399 REGULATIONS GOVERNING FOREIGN CURRENCY ACCOUNTS IN INDIA Written by Shubham Grover 1 st Year M.A. Business Laws, WBNUJS, Kolkata Introduction
More informationForeign Investments in NBFCs Concerns & Limitations
THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA Foreign Investments in NBFCs Concerns & Limitations September 3, 2011 Sahil Shah Karan Kalra Topics Key Regulations Types of NBFCs FDI Regime FII Route Setting-Up
More informationAmendments to NBFC Regulations. The Bank regulates the activities of NBFCs through five sets of Directions viz.
Ref.DNBS.(PD).CC.No. 13 /02.01/99-2000 June 30, 2000. Amendments to NBFC Regulations To All Non-Banking Financial Companies including Residuary Non-Banking Companies Dear Sirs, Amendments to NBFC Regulations
More informationOther facilities to NRIs/PIO and other Foreign Currency Accounts
PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK RESOURCE MOBALISATION DIVISION HO: NEW DELHI Other facilities to NRIs/PIO and other Foreign Currency Accounts 1. Investment facilities for NRIs 1.1 NRI may, without limit, purchase
More informationRBI/ /17 Master Circular No.1/ July 2, 2007
RBI/2007-08/17 Master Circular No.1/2007-08 July 2, 2007 To, All Banks Authorised to Deal in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV)/ Wholly
More informationRECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ECB BCAS FEMA STUDY CIRCLE
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ECB BCAS FEMA STUDY CIRCLE CA Sagar Maru Chartered Accountants Date: 7th January, 2016 PRINCIPLES IN REVISED FRAMEWORK A more liberal approach, with fewer restrictions on end uses,
More informationRBI/ /96 DBOD.BP.BC.No.27 / / July 2, Master Circular - Bank Finance to Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
RBI/2012-13/96 DBOD.BP.BC.No.27 / 21.04.172 / 2012-13 July 2, 2012 Chairman and Managing Directors / Chief Executives of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Master Circular - Bank
More informationSLR Requirements. RBI Guidelines on valuation of securities
SLR Requirements RBI Guidelines on valuation of securities Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Reserve Bank can prescribe the SLR for Scheduled Commercial Banks in specified assets. The value
More informationICAI NIRC. ODI, LRS, ECB & FEMA Updates. CA. Amithraj AN. April 25,
ICAI NIRC ODI, LRS, ECB & FEMA Updates April 25, 2015 + 91 98861 20086 amithraj123@gmail.com Contents ODI Regulations LRS Updates ECB & NCD Round Tripping Issues Overview of Indian Tax Concepts Options
More informationContents. iii v. Syllabus for the NBFC course Chapters MODULE A : CHAPTER 1. Foreword Recommended reading
Contents Foreword Recommended reading Syllabus for the NBFC course Chapters iii v vii ix MODULE A : Indian Financial System and regulatory requirements for NBFCs CHAPTER 1 Indian financial system - An
More informationREGULATORY AFFAIRS BULLETIN REGULATIONS ENABLING GLOBAL MOVES. Issue-III December Contents
REGULATORY AFFAIRS BULLETIN REGULATIONS ENABLING GLOBAL MOVES Contents Introduction...2 1.0 Highlights of credit policy...2 2.0 RBI guidelines for overseas acquisitions...3 2.1 Eligibility...3 2.2 Approval
More informationMaster Circular - Resource Raising Norms for Financial Institutions Date: 1 st July 2013
1. Introduction The process of reforms in the Indian financial sector since the early nineties has had profound implications for the resource raising of all India Financial Institutions (FIs). With the
More informationGuidance on Clause 17(l) Guidance on Clause 17A in the Form No.3CD Select Issues in Accounting for State-Level VAT 29-44
S. No. Particulars Page No. 1 Clause No.12(a) and (b) Para No.23 of the Guidance Note (2005 Edition) 2 Clause 17(h) of Form 3CD Pra35 of the Guidance Note 2-12 13-17 3 Guidance on Clause 17(l) 18-23 4
More informationInbound FDI and FEMA Policy
Inbound FDI and FEMA Policy WIRC ICAI 27 th Regional Conference 31 August 2012, Mumbai CA. Shabbir Motorwala Agenda An Overview - FDI Policy and FEMA 20 FDI Structural Framework FDI Key reporting / compliance
More informationRESERVE BANK OF INDIA Foreign Exchange Department Central Office Mumbai RBI/ /447 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA Foreign Exchange Department Central Office Mumbai - 400 001 RBI/2008-09/447 A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.63 April 22, 2009 To All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir,
More informationMy Musings Content Dear colleagues, Important circulars issued by RBI Draft guidelines on Wealth Management issued by RBI Industry Updates
My Musings Content Dear colleagues, As you are aware, compliance is all about maintaining Bank s integrity and reputation and hence it is the responsibility of each and every one of us to ensure that ours
More informationAll State (Scheduled and Non-Scheduled) Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks
RPCD.No.RF.492A/A.6-85 March 29, 1985 All State (Scheduled and Non-Scheduled) Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 1983 - Bringing into Force of Remaining
More informationRESERVE BANK OF INDIA Foreign Exchange Department Central Office Mumbai RBI/ /5 Master Circular No. 5/ July 1, 2013
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA Foreign Exchange Department Central Office Mumbai - 400 001 RBI/2013-14/5 Master Circular No. 5/2013-14 July 1, 2013 To, Madam / Sir, All Authorised Dealers - Category I Banks Master
More information1. Conventionally, the treasury function was confined to funds management, covering which of the following (which is not correct):
1. Conventionally, the treasury function was confined to funds management, covering which of the following (which is not correct): a) Maintaining adequate cash balances to meet day-to-day requirements
More informationGUIDANCE NOTE FOR DEPOSIT TAKERS (Class 1(1) and Class 1(2))
GUIDANCE NOTE FOR DEPOSIT TAKERS (Class 1(1) and Class 1(2)) Large Exposures March 2017 STATUS OF GUIDANCE The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority ( the Authority ) issues guidance for various purposes
More informationKEY DEVELOPMENTS IN I. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN 2016-2017 I. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY 1. Release of Consolidated Foreign Direct Investment ( FDI ) Policy (DIPP Circular No. D/o IPP F. No. 5(1)/2015-FC-1 dated May 12, 2015
More informationDeposit Policy 1.0 Preamble & Objective 1.1 One of the important functions of the banks is to accept deposits from public for the purpose of lending
DEPOSIT POLICY 1 Deposit Policy 1.0 Preamble & Objective 1.1 One of the important functions of the banks is to accept deposits from public for the purpose of lending and/or investment. In fact, depositors
More informationCAIIB Risk Management Module C TREASURY MANAGEMENT
CAIIB Risk Management Module C TREASURY MANAGEMENT It is necessary to understand and appreciate the three distinct roles Treasury is expected to play: a. Liquidity Management: Treasury is responsible for
More informationestments by NRIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals (including posits); Permitted Remittances for various purposes
estments by NRIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals (including posits); Permitted Remittances for various purposes A Presentation by R.V.Seckar, M.COM M, FCS,ICSA (UK), LLB in the BEYOND THE BOUNDARY - Two Day
More informationPolicy on Lending to MSMEs and Rehabilitation of MSMEs
Policy on Lending to MSMEs and Rehabilitation of MSMEs 2 A) Lending to MSMEs Definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: MSME Act, 2006 enacted by the Government of India in June 2006, lays down
More informationINTERNATIONAL DIVISION
I. EXPORTS 1. (A) Bills Purchased / Discounted / Negotiated (a) Processing Charges for Foreign Currency Export Bills (b) Processing Charges for each Rupee Export Bills (c) Forwarding Export Document on
More informationRBI/ /366 IDMD.PCD.No.10 / / January 7, Revised Guidelines on Credit Default Swaps (CDS) for Corporate Bonds
RBI/2012-13/366 IDMD.PCD.No.10 /14.03.04/2012-13 January 7, 2013 All Market Participants Dear Sir/Madam, Revised Guidelines on Credit Default Swaps (CDS) for Corporate Bonds A reference is invited to the
More informationOrder Under Section 29A of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987 in respect of M/s Kerala Housing Finance Limited
1. Background Order Under Section 29A of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987 in respect of M/s Kerala Housing Finance Limited Kerala Housing Finance Limited, a company having its registered office at II
More informationIDMD.PCD. 04 / / July 2, 2012
RBI/2012-13/99 IDMD.PCD. 04 /14.01.02/2012-13 July 2, 2012 The Chairmen/Chief Executives of All Scheduled Banks, Primary Dealers and All-India Financial Institutions Dear Sir/Madam, Master Circular - Guidelines
More informationRBI/FED/ /60 FED Master Direction No. 11/ January 4, 2018 (Updated as on January 12, 2018)
RBI/FED/2017-18/60 FED Master Direction No. 11/2017-18 January 4, 2018 (Updated as on January 12, 2018) To, All Authorised Dealer Category I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Direction Foreign
More informationPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME
1 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME UPDATES FOR STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, ALLIANCES AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE MODULE 3 (Relevant for Students Appearing in June, 2016 Examination) Disclaimer- This document has been prepared
More informationNATIONAL COMMODITY & DERIVATIVES EXCHANGE LIMITED
NATIONAL COMMODITY & DERIVATIVES EXCHANGE LIMITED Circular to all trading and clearing members of the Exchange Circular No : NCDEX/TRADING-072/2018 Date : November 28, 2018 Subject : Hedge guidelines for
More information