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RBI Reminder on Revaluation Data for FC Assets/Liabilities

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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2004-05/205 · issued 04 Oct 2004 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI has flagged non-compliance by some banks in reporting revaluation gains/losses on foreign currency assets/liabilities in Form A Return. The revaluation value must reflect exchange rate changes between the current and previous reporting Friday. Strict adherence is now mandated.

What changed

RBI observed that some banks still fail to comply with earlier circulars (Nov 2000 and Mar 2003) on reporting revaluation data in Annexure A to Form A Return. The circular reiterates that 'revaluation value' in Column 3 must be the gain/loss due to exchange rate changes between the current and immediate preceding reporting Friday. Banks are now directed to ensure strict compliance.

What it means for you

Banks must correct any misreporting of foreign currency revaluation data to avoid regulatory scrutiny. Accurate weekly reporting of revaluation gains/losses is critical for RBI's monitoring of foreign currency exposure. Non-compliance could lead to penalties or further supervisory action. This reinforces the need for robust internal controls in treasury and reporting functions.

Historical instruction — do not use for current compliance. This is what was required at the time; it no longer reflects current RBI requirements. If no replacement rule is linked above, that only means none is recorded on our register yet — it does not prove no later applicable rule exists. Confirm on the official RBI source below.

What banks were required to do at the time

Who it affects

All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks), Treasury departments handling foreign currency assets/liabilities, Compliance and reporting teams responsible for Form A Return

❓ Common questions

Regulatory timeline

Built from our lineage records — each fact carries its provenance; missing history simply is not shown (never guessed).

What exactly is the 'revaluation value' in Column 3 of Annexure A?

It is the gain or loss on foreign currency assets/liabilities due to exchange rate changes between the current reporting Friday and the immediate preceding reporting Friday.

Which earlier circulars are being referenced?

Circular DBOD.No.BC.50/12.01.001/2000-01 dated November 7, 2000 and DBOD.No.78/12.01.001/2002/03 dated March 7, 2003.

What happens if we don't comply?

RBI has noted persistent non-compliance and expects strict adherence. Continued non-compliance may lead to regulatory action, including penalties or enhanced scrutiny.

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Repealed by RBI/2025-26/100 — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
RBI’s words: “Official withdrawal register entry #2908: DBOD.No.Ret.BC/45/12.05.007/2004-05 — "Section 42(2) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Collection of Data from Scheduled Commercial Banks in Annexure A”
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2004-05/205 DBOD.No.Ret.BC./45/12.05.007/2004-05 October 4, 2004 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Section 42(2) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Collection of data from Scheduled Commercial Banks in Annexure A to Form A Return Please refer to our circulars DBOD.No.BC.50/12.01.001/2000-01 dated November 7, 2000 and DBOD.No.78/12.01.001/2002/03 dated March 7, 2003 advising Scheduled Commercial Banks regarding compilation of data on foreign currency assets and liabilities and revaluation thereof, in Annexure A to Form A return submitted under Section 42(2) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. 2. It is observed by us that some of the banks are not complying with the instructions contained in the above circulars even now while reporting the data on revaluation of foreign currency assets/liabilities in Annexure A to Form A return. As explained in para 2 (i) of our circular DBOD.BC.78/12.01.001/2002-03 dated March 7, 2003 , t he term 'revaluation value' in Column 3 of Annexure A is the revaluation gain/loss of foreign currency assets/liabilities arising on account of exchange rate changes between the current reporting Friday and the immediate preceding reporting Friday. 3. You are advised to ensure strict compliance with our above instructions while compiling/reporting the data in respect of revaluation of foreign currency assets/liabilities. Please acknowledge receipt. Yours faithfully, Sd/- (T.B. SATYANARAYAN) General Manager
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2004-05/205 · issued 04 Oct 2004. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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