The total time for complete implementation of ADF would depend on the cluster in which the bank places itself after making an assessment of Process and Technology maturity as per the methodology given in the Approach Paper. However, it is expected that the banks with advanced IT systems and experience of working in computerised environment would take the lead and implement ADF in shortest possible time, say, even 2-3 months. In general, banks should strive to meet the objectives within shortest possible timelines.

The granularity to be built in the system should be able to meet the current requirements of regulatory reporting as prescribed by various departments of Reserve Bank. However, over and above this, banks are free to determine and have a finer granularity not only to meet ad- hoc requirements of RBI from time to time but also for internal MIS..

A list of returns generally applicable to the banks has been made available in the Approach Paper. However, every bank is required to work on all the RBI returns applicable to it.

Yes. The Roadmap to be prepared as per the recommendations of the Approach Paper would enable the banks to set milestones for achieving ADF which in turn would also help in monitoring from time to time the progress made in implementation.

Such returns which require qualitative or subjective inputs and narrations may be considered for classification as complex returns by the banks and may be taken up for implementation towards the end of the project.