What does AD stand for?
| Full form | Authorised Dealer |
|---|---|
| Category | Finance & economics |
| Type | Initialism |
The initialism AD stands for Authorised Dealer in Indian foreign-exchange regulation contexts. It is a permission-related institutional label used in Reserve Bank of India material, not a generic name for any seller.
The RBI publication uses AD/AP for Authorised Dealer/Authorised Person and separately identifies AD categories. The letters alone do not establish an institution's current permissions or whether a particular transaction is allowed. The institution, authorization record and scope need to be checked in their actual official context.
Meaning in context
- Authorised
- The permission-related wording in the Indian regulatory context; an abbreviation does not authenticate a provider.
- Dealer
- The specific role label, distinct from the broader or separately named Authorised Person wording.
Practical examples
Keep the scope
- Before
It says AD, so every possible transaction is permitted.
- After
Identify the institution and the actual authorization category and scope stated in its official record.
A broad role label cannot supply every permission. The revision asks for evidence without advising a transaction or declaring a provider eligible.
Preserve a category label
- Before
AD and AD Category I can always be shortened to the same complete description.
- After
Keep the category wording when it is part of the official record; AD alone is less specific.
Additional words can carry regulatory scope. The worksheet preserves the record label rather than creating universal permissions from two letters.
Original illustrative examples, not quotations or reports of actual events.
Use AD with clarity
Does an AD label prove that a provider can handle every foreign-exchange transaction?
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Read a regulatory document
Expand the abbreviation as defined in that document.
AD: Authorised Dealer in this RBI context.
Identify an institution
Use the named institution and official authorization record.
Which institution and category does the record identify?
Ask about scope
Ask the relevant authority or institution which current permission applies.
What official record establishes the scope for the stated service?
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