RBI Updates Reporting Path for AD Category-I Branches
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/278 · issued 16 Nov 2010 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI has revised the web path for accessing the Directory of AD Category-I branches and the RBIMOF software. Banks must use the new URLs and continue submitting branch category changes via Proforma I/II with soft copies emailed to DSIM.
The rule, in the simplest words
Banks must use the new website address (dbie.rbi.org.in) to find the list of AD Category-I branches.
When a branch changes its type (like from non-forex to forex), banks must fill a special form (Proforma I or II) and email a soft copy to RBI's Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM).
To fill that form correctly, banks must download the RBIMOF software from RBI's website by clicking: Home Page → Notifications → FEMA → Electronic Reporting System → Reporting Mechanism → Data of Authorised Dealers Category Branches.
All other old rules from the 2007 circular still apply—only the web paths have changed.
How it plays out — a real example
A forex & trade-finance officer in Indore needs to update the branch directory for her bank. She opens the new URL dbie.rbi.org.in, clicks 'Data Series', then follows the steps to generate the report. Later, when her branch upgrades to a full forex branch, she fills Proforma I using the RBIMOF.exe she downloaded from the new path, and emails the soft copy to DSIM, ensuring no reporting delays.
What changed
The access path for the Directory of AD Category branches has been updated to a new URL (dbie.rbi.org.in) with detailed navigation steps. The RBIMOF software download path is also revised to a new sequence under Notifications > FEMA > Electronic Reporting System. All other instructions from the 2007 circular remain unchanged.
What it means for you
Banks must update their internal procedures to use the new web paths for generating branch directories and downloading the RBIMOF application. This ensures data compatibility and accurate reporting of branch categorisation changes to RBI's Department of Statistics and Information Management. Non-compliance could lead to reporting delays or data mismatches.
What you must do
Update your internal SOPs to use the new URL (dbie.rbi.org.in) for accessing the Directory of AD Category branches.
Ensure all branch category changes are reported using Proforma I or II and emailed to DSIM as per earlier circulars.
Download the latest RBIMOF.exe from the revised path on RBI website and use it to prepare Proforma data.
Train branch forex heads on the new navigation steps for generating the directory report.
Who it affects
All Category-I Authorised Dealer banks, Forex branch managers and reporting teams, Compliance and IT departments handling RBI reporting
❓ Common questions
What is the new URL for the Directory of AD Category branches?
The new URL is http://dbie.rbi.org.in/. Detailed navigation steps are provided in Annex-II of the circular.
Do we still need to use the RBIMOF software?
Yes, the RBIMOF application package is still required for preparing Proforma I and II data. The download path has been updated to: Home Page → Notification → FEMA → Electronic Reporting System → Reporting Mechanism → Data of Authorised Dealers Category Branches.
What happens if we continue using the old access path?
The old path is no longer valid. Using it may result in inability to generate the directory report or download the software, leading to non-compliance with reporting requirements.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2010-11/278
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 16
November 16, 2010
To
All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks
Madam / Sir,
Reporting Mechanism – Data of Authorised Dealer Category-I Branches
Attention of Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category – I) banks is invited to the A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 54 dated May 08, 2007 .
2. In terms of the extant guidelines, all AD Category - I banks are required to inform any changes in the categorisation of their branches dealing in foreign exchange to:
The Director,
Reserve Bank of India,
Central Office,
Department of Statistics and Information Management
Banking Statistics Division,
C-9,6 th Floor, Bandra-Kurla Complex,
Bandra (E), Mumbai 400 051.
The above information should be prepared in Proforma I or II, as specified in RBI circulars DBOD No. BL.BC.92/22.06.001/2004-05 dated May 20, 2005 and DBOD No. BL.BC.55/22.01.001/2005-06 dated January 23, 2006 , and a soft copy should be e-mailed. Further, for maintaining the data compatibility, information in Proforma I and II should be prepared using RBIMOF Application package. The RBIMOF Application Software package (RBIMOF.exe) is available on the Reserve Bank’s website ( www.rbi.org.in ).
3. Further, the path to access the directory of the scheduled commercial banks given in Annex-I of the above mentioned circular is changed and therefore, the revised access path to generate the report on the Directory of AD Category branches is given in the Annex-II . The path to access the Application Software package is given in Annex I. In case of any assistance / clarification, AD banks may communicate by e-mail .
4. All the other instructions contained in A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 54 dated May 08, 2007 shall remain unchanged.
5. The directions contained in this Circular have been issued under sections 10(4) and 11(1) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999) and is without prejudice to permissions/approvals, if any, required under any other law.
Yours faithfully,
(G. Jaganmohan Rao)
Chief General Manager
[Annex-I to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.16
dated November 16, 2010]
Path to access the RBIMOF Application Software Package (RBIMOF.exe)
The Application Software package viz. RBIMOF.exe is available on the RBI website ( www.rbi.org.in ) under Home Page→ Notification→ FEMA → Electronic Reporting System→ Reporting Mechanism → Data of Authorised Dealers Category Branches.
[Annex-II to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.16
dated November 16, 2010]
Path to access the information on the category-wise branches of AD Category-I banks (Directory of the Scheduled Commercial Banks)
i) The website address is http://dbie.rbi.org.in/
ii) After logging on the website, either select the tab ‘Data Series’ or click on the link “To view Data Series – click here”.
iii) In order to select the following options, Double click on the same.
Select the option 'Corporate Categories' → Reports → By subject → Financial sector → Money and Banking → Banking. Double click on the report titled “Directory of AD Category Branches".
Select the required Bank name from the list and click on the ‘>’ box.
The name of the bank should appear on the right hand panel. Now, click on the button “Run Query”.
The list of the AD Category branches pertaining to that particular bank will get generated. Use the navigation keys to go to the next page. In case the file is to be saved, then click on the tab “Document” → Save report to my computer. The report can be saved either in PDF or in Excel format.
iv) The report can also be seen by selecting the tab ‘Data Series’ then the tab ‘Corporate Categories'→By Frequency → Daily → Financial sector → Banking. Click on the report titled as “Directory of AD Category Branches". Then follow the procedure mentioned in para iii above.
v) The report can also be seen under the tab 'Corporate Categories' → ’For Banks’ Use’. Click on the report titled as “Directory of AD Category Branches". Then follow the procedure mentioned in para iii above.
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/278 · issued 16 Nov 2010. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Update your internal SOPs to use the new URL (dbie.rbi.org.in) for accessing the Directory of AD Category branches.
Ensure all branch category changes are reported using Proforma I or II and emailed to DSIM as per earlier circulars.
Train branch forex heads on the new navigation steps for generating the directory report.
📜 Compliance
Download the latest RBIMOF.exe from the revised path on RBI website and use it to prepare Proforma data.
Grouped from the action items above — a single circular may involve more than one team.
Worked example & action-note template
Example: if you are a Branch Manager at a bank this circular applies to (All Category-I Authorised Dealer banks, Forex branch managers and reporting teams, Compliance and IT departments handling RBI reporting), your first concrete step on “RBI Updates Reporting Path for AD Category-I Branches” is: “Update your internal SOPs to use the new URL (dbie.rbi.org.in) for accessing the Directory of AD Category branches.” (RBI issued this 16 Nov 2010).
Circular: RBI/2010-11/278 -- RBI Updates Reporting Path for AD Category-I Branches
Issued: 16 Nov 2010
Action required: Update your internal SOPs to use the new URL (dbie.rbi.org.in) for accessing the Directory of AD Category branches.
Action required: Ensure all branch category changes are reported using Proforma I or II and emailed to DSIM as per earlier circulars.
Action required: Download the latest RBIMOF.exe from the revised path on RBI website and use it to prepare Proforma data.
Action required: Train branch forex heads on the new navigation steps for generating the directory report.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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