Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2023-24/49 · issued 18 Jul 2023 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI has included NongHyup Bank in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934, effective June 20, 2023. This grants it scheduled bank status, subjecting it to RBI's regulatory framework and privileges under Indian banking law.
The rule, in the simplest words
NongHyup Bank is now a scheduled bank under Indian law.
Scheduled banks are subject to RBI's regulatory framework and privileges.
Banks must update their systems to recognize NongHyup Bank as a scheduled bank for interbank transactions.
How it plays out — a real example
A branch operations officer in Indore at NongHyup Bank must now ensure that all transactions with other scheduled banks are compliant with RBI's statutory reserve and reporting norms, and review any existing exposure or counterparty limits to reflect NongHyup Bank's new regulatory status.
What changed
NongHyup Bank was added to the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934 via notification DoR.LIC.No.S1568/23.13.164/2023-24 dated June 20, 2023. The inclusion was published in the Gazette of India (Part III, Section 4) for July 15-21, 2023.
What it means for you
NongHyup Bank has been added to the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934, thereby becoming a scheduled bank under Indian law.
What you must do
Update your internal systems to recognize NongHyup Bank as a scheduled bank for interbank transactions.
Ensure compliance with RBI's statutory reserve and reporting norms when dealing with NongHyup Bank.
Review any existing exposure or counterparty limits to reflect its new regulatory status.
Who it affects
NongHyup Bank, Banks that transact with NongHyup Bank
❓ Common questions
Regulatory timeline
Stated effective dateeffective June 20, 2023
Decoded by BankPulse2026-06-18 04:26 IST
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What does inclusion in the Second Schedule mean for NongHyup Bank?
It becomes a scheduled bank under the RBI Act, as indicated by the notification dated June 20, 2023.
When did this inclusion take effect?
The notification was issued on June 20, 2023, and the Gazette publication covered July 15‑21, 2023.
Do other banks need to take any action?
Banks should update their records to reflect NongHyup Bank's scheduled status when dealing with it.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2023-24/49
DoR.RET.REC.25/12.07.160/2023-24
July 18, 2023
All Banks
Madam / Dear Sir,
Inclusion of “NongHyup Bank” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
It is advised that “NongHyup Bank” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DoR.LIC.No.S1568/23.13.164/2023-24 dated June 20, 2023 and published in the Gazette of India ( Part III - Section 4 ) dated July 15 - July 21, 2023.
Yours faithfully,
(Brij Raj)
Chief General Manager
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2023-24/49 · issued 18 Jul 2023. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Review any existing exposure or counterparty limits to reflect its new regulatory status.
💻 IT / Systems
Update your internal systems to recognize NongHyup Bank as a scheduled bank for interbank transactions.
📜 Compliance
Ensure compliance with RBI's statutory reserve and reporting norms when dealing with NongHyup Bank.
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Worked example & action-note template
Example: if you are an IT/Systems lead at a bank this circular applies to (NongHyup Bank, Banks that transact with NongHyup Bank), your first concrete step on “NongHyup Bank Added to RBI Second Schedule” is: “Update your internal systems to recognize NongHyup Bank as a scheduled bank for interbank transactions.” (RBI issued this 18 Jul 2023).
Circular: RBI/2023-24/49 -- NongHyup Bank Added to RBI Second Schedule
Issued: 18 Jul 2023
Action required: Update your internal systems to recognize NongHyup Bank as a scheduled bank for interbank transactions.
Action required: Ensure compliance with RBI's statutory reserve and reporting norms when dealing with NongHyup Bank.
Action required: Review any existing exposure or counterparty limits to reflect its new regulatory status.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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