RBI creates Helpline for guiding Start-ups in India on Forex Matters

The Reserve Bank of India has created a dedicated helpline (Email) for start-ups in India in order to offer guidance/assistance to them for undertaking cross-border transactions within the ambit of the regulatory framework. While seeking guidance, the enterprises should provide complete information to the Reserve Bank and mention the specific issues on which they need…

RBI 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…

RBI Allowed Internet Banking Facility for Customers of Regional Rural Banks

RBI/2015-16/242DBR.RRB.BC.No. 59/31.01.001/2015-16 November 19, 2015 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Internet Banking Facility for Customers of Regional Rural Banks Presently, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) are not permitted to provide internet banking facilities to their customers. With a view to enhancing customer service and taking into account demand for such services, it has been decided…

Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 as issued by RBI

Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 In exercise of the powers conferred on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and in pursuance of the Central Government notification issued vide Office Memorandum F.No.20/6/2015-FT dated September 15, 2015 regarding “Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS)”, the RBI being satisfied that it…