Attention is invited to DGFT Policy Circular No. 1 dated 27.8.2009 to be read with Policy Circular No. 77 dated 31.03.09 on the above subject. Representations have been received from Trade and Industry to clarify as to whether the requirement of disbursement of minimum 15% stated at Sl. No. 3(c) of the Circular No. 1 dated 27.8.2009, is to be adhered for each consignment of precious metal being imported by the Nominated agencies (other than the designated banks) mentioned in Paragraph 4A.4 of FTP.
The role of market infrastructure institutions has been continuously evolving to meet the challenges of the emerging securities market. These institutions are increasingly called upon to undertake regulation and supervision of the markets, while simultaneously pursuing commercial objectives.
A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.33 As per the extant ECB procedures, any changes in the terms and conditions of the ECB after obtaining the Loan Registration Number (LRN) from the Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM), Reserve Bank, require the prior approval of the Reserve Bank. Accordingly, the requests of the borrowers for changes in the terms and conditions, such as, drawdown / repayment schedules, currency of borrowing and changes in designated AD bank, name of the borrowing company, etc. are referred to the Reserve Bank for necessary approval.
The Sales Tax Department has implemented the scheme of filing electronic return successfully. In a step further to automation, it is now decided to provide facility for electronic payment. The Government has amended the rules relating to the payment vide notification cited at Ref-3. A new rule 45A is inserted. Now, amended rule provides that a State Government may issue notification and specify the class or classes of dealers required to make mandatory payment of tax interest or penalty, if any, or any amount payable by or under the Act electronically. This rule further provides that such e-payment shall be applicable for such period as may be specified in the said notification.
Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement dated December 7, 2009 with the Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank), Russia, making available to the latter, a Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 100 million (USD one hundred million) for financing exports of equipment, technology or any goods and services from India.
I am directed to invite your attention to the Board’s Circular No. 39/2004-Customs dated 3.6.2004 and Instructions F.No.450/19/2005-Cus.IV 2nd April, 2009 regarding implementation of the provisions of Phytosanitary requirements under the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has informed that with a view to strengthening the process of certification being issued by chartered accountants, they have hosted a link http://220.227.161.82/locm.asp on ICAI website, to enable anyone to seek confirmation to the effect that certificate received by him has been issued by a member of the Institute holding full time Certificate of Practice
As you are aware, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) had issued an amendment to the Capital Accord in 1996 to incorporate market risks. As an initial step towards prescribing capital requirement for market risks, Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) were advised to assign an additional risk weight of 2.5% on almost the entire investment portfolio.
Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an Agreement dated October 12, 2009 with the Government of the Republic of Mali making available to the latter, a Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 36 million (USD thirty six million) for financing eligible goods, machinery, equipment and services including consultancy services from India for the purpose of completion of Mali-Ivory Coast Interconnection Link for integrating the national power grids between Ivory Coast and the Republic of Mali.
Please refer to paragraph 2.3 of our Master Circular RPCD. CO. RRB. No. BL. BC.8/03.05.90-A/2009-10 (RBI/2009-10/41) dated July 1, 2009 in terms of which amalgamated RRBs having 75 or more branches will be allowed to open one Regional Office (RO) for every 50 branches, and RRBs, which had not undergone amalgamation (stand alone) and having 50 or more branches, are allowed to open one RO for every 25 branches.