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Revised PD Returns for Primary Dealers

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Issued by RBI: 31 Jul 2013  ·  Decoded by BankPulse: 19 Jun 2026, 18:44 IST
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Quick answerRBI has revised formats for PD returns (PDR I, II, IV) effective from July 31, 2013, ahead of a web-based reporting platform. Primary Dealers must use the new formats immediately.

What changed

RBI revised the formats of PD returns PDR I, II, and IV, referencing the Master Circular on Operational Guidelines. The new formats are effective from the period ending July 31, 2013, and align with upcoming web-based reporting.

What it means for you

Primary Dealers must adopt the revised return formats immediately to stay compliant. This change streamlines reporting and prepares for a digital platform, reducing manual errors and improving data consistency.

What you must do

Who it affects

All Primary Dealers, Compliance and reporting teams at PDs, RBI's Financial Markets Department

Which PD returns are revised?

The revised formats apply to PDR I, II, and IV, as per RBI's notification.

When do the new formats take effect?

They are effective from the period ending July 31, 2013.

Why is RBI revising these returns?

To align with regulatory needs and prepare for a web-based reporting platform.

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Official RBI source: https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=8283&Mode=0 — Plain-English summary by BankPulse (bankpulse.ai), reviewed by Vikram Jain. Independent platform, not affiliated with the Reserve Bank of India; never reproduces RBI text verbatim.