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(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 572,900.67 6.60 5.10-7.10 I. Call Money 15,333.45 6.71 5.10-6.85 II. Triparty Repo 388,662.95 6.57 6.24-6.65 III. Market Repo 167,989.27 6.64 5.50-6.79 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 915.00 6.88 6.85-7.10

Government of India (GOI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of two dated securities for a notified amount of ₹31,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Date of Repayment Notified Amount (Rs. crore) GoI specific Notification Auction Date Settlement Date 1 7.10% GS 2034 Apr 08, 2034 20,000 F.No.4(3)-B(W&M)/2024 dated June 24, 2024 June 28, 2024 (Friday) July 01, 2024 (Monday) 2 7.34% GS 2064 Apr 22, 2064 11,000 Total 31,000

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 21, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-five thousand only) on The Hirasugar Employees’ Co-operative Bank Limited, Belagavi, Karnataka (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions − UCBs’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI, conferred under the provisions of section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 20, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2,00,000/- (Rupees Two lakh only) on the National Insurance Employees’ Co-operative Credit & Banking Society Limited, Kolkata (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of RBI directions on ‘Investments by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’ and ‘Know your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI, conferred under the provisions of section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

Today, the Reserve Bank of India released balance of payments (BoP) data for the fourth quarter (Q4), i.e., January-March 2023-24 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during 2023-24 are detailed below in Table 1. Table 1: Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves* (US$ billion) Items 2022-23 2023-24 I. Current Account Balance -67.1 -23.3 II. Capital Account (net) (a to f) 57.9 87.0 a. Foreign Investment (i+ii) 22.8 53.9 (i) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 28.0 9.8 (ii)Portfolio Investment -5.2 44.1 

Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for the fourth quarter (Q4), i.e., January-March 2023-24, are presented in Statements I and II. Key Features of India’s BoP in Q4:2023-24 India’s current account balance recorded a surplus of US$ 5.7 billion (0.6 per cent of GDP) in Q4:2023-24 as against a deficit of US$ 8.7 billion (1.0 per cent of GDP) in Q3:2023-24 and US$ 1.3 billion (0.2 per cent of GDP) a year ago [i.e., Q4:2022-23] . The merchandise trade deficit at US$ 50.9 billion in Q4:2023-24 was lower than US$ 52.6 billion a year ago. Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for the fourth quarter (Q4), i.e., January-March 2023-24, are presented in Statements I and II. Key Features of India’s BoP in Q4:2023-24 India’s current account balance recorded a surplus of US$ 5.7 billion (0.6 per cent of GDP) in Q4:2023-24 as against a deficit of US$ 8.7 billion (1.0 per cent of GDP) in Q3:2023-24 and US$ 1.3 billion (0.2 per cent of GDP) a year ago [i.e., Q4:2022-23] . The merchandise trade deficit at US$ 50.9 billion in Q4:2023-24 was lower than US$ 52.6 billion a year ago.

A. Source Security 5.22% GS 2025 8.20% GS 2025 8.20% GS 2025 7.59% GS 2026 7.27% GS 2026 8.33% GS 2026 B. Notified Amount (amount in ₹ cr) 3,500 2,000 3,500 2,000 1,000 3,500 Destination Security 7.40% GS 2035 6.10% GS 2031 7.41% GS 2036 7.73% GS 2034 6.83% GS 2039 7.41% GS 2036 C. i. No. of offers received 12 2 8 5 0 12 ii. Total amount of Source Security offered (Face value in ₹ cr) 3,582.000 2,035.000 3,710.00 3,139.800 0.000 4,095.000 iii. No of offers accepted 5 1 4 4 0 8 iv. Total amount of source security accepted (Face value in ₹ cr) 1,300.00 2,000.000 2,000.000 2,000.000 0 3,135.000 v. Total amount of destination security issued (Face value in ₹ cr) 1,242.667 2,136.325 1,965.206 1,921.452 0 3,114.437 vi. Cut-off price (₹) / yield (%) for destination security 102.92/ 7.0173 94.92/ 7.0255 103.17/ 7.0242 104.98/ 7.0497 NA 103.17/ 7.0242

Tenor 4-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 25,000 Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore) 38,890 Amount allotted (in ₹ crore) 25,005 Cut off Rate (%) 6.51 Weighted Average Rate (%) 6.53 Partial Allotment Percentage of bids received at cut off rate (%) 15.82

On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on June 24, 2024, Monday, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 25,000 4 12:00 Noon to 12:30 PM June 28, 2024 (Friday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2021-2022/1572 dated January 20, 2022.

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 0.00 - - I. Call Money 0.00 - - II. Triparty Repo 0.00 - - III. Market Repo 0.00 - - IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - -

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 0.00 - - I. Call Money 0.00 - - II. Triparty Repo 0.00 - - III. Market Repo 0.00 - - IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - -

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@  Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 554,253.73 6.68 5.10-6.90 I. Call Money 13,107.90 6.70 5.10-6.82 II. Triparty Repo 375,406.85 6.68 6.25-6.75 III. Market Repo 164,913.98 6.69 6.00-6.85 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 825.00 6.90 6.90-6.90

Reserve Bank of India announces the auction of Government of India Treasury Bills as per the following details: Sr. No. Treasury Bill Notified Amount (in ₹ Crore) Auction Date Settlement Date 1 91 Days 4,000 June 26,2024 (Wednesday) June 27,2024 (Thursday) 2 182 Days 4,000 3 364 Days 4,000 Total 12,000

The following State Governments have offered to sell stock by way of auction, for an aggregate amount of ₹17,071 Crore (Face Value). Sr. No. State/UT Amount to be raised (₹ Crore) Additional Borrowing (Greenshoe) Option (₹ Crore) Tenure (Year) Type of Auction 1 Andhra Pradesh 1000 - 11 Yield 1000 - 20 Yield 2 Haryana 1500 - 12 Yield 3 Jammu and Kashmir 500 - 30 Yield

The forty ninth meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), constituted under Section 45ZB of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, was held during June 5 to 7, 2024. 2. The meeting was attended by all the members – Dr. Shashanka Bhide, Honorary Senior Advisor, National Council of Applied Economic Research, Delhi; Dr. Ashima Goyal, Emeritus Professor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai; Prof. Jayanth R. Varma, Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad; Dr. Rajiv Ranjan, Executive Director (the officer of the Reserve Bank nominated by the Central Board under Section 45ZB(2)(c) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934); Dr. Michael Debabrata Patra, Deputy Governor in charge of monetary policy – and was chaired by Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor. 

1. Reserve Bank of India - Liabilities and Assets* (₹ Crore) Item 2023 2024 Variation Jun. 16 Jun. 7 Jun. 14 Week Year 1 2 3 4 5 4 Loans and Advances 4.1 Central Government 0 0 0 0 0 4.2 State Governments 7480 28204 7994 -20209 514 * Data are provisional; difference, if any, is due to rounding off.  

Auction Results 7.04% GS 2029 7.46% GS 2073 I. Notified Amount ₹12,000 Crore ₹11,000 Crore II. Underwriting Notified Amount ₹12,000 Crore ₹11,000 Crore III. Competitive Bids Received  (i)  Number 260 277 (ii) Amount ₹42442.840 Crore ₹33702.000 Crore IV. Cut-off price / Yield 100.20 105.29 (YTM: 6.9899%) (YTM: 7.0724%) V. Competitive Bids Accepted  (i)  Number 51 15

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 547,815.36 6.55 5.10-7.05 I. Call Money 12,345.52 6.64 5.10-6.80 II. Triparty Repo 371,042.30 6.53 6.40-6.79 III. Market Repo 163,797.54 6.59 5.58-6.85 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 630.00 6.77 6.75-7.05

The Reserve Bank of India has launched the 2023-24 round of its Survey on International Trade in Banking Services (ITBS). The survey, conducted annually since 2006-07, provides information on financial services rendered by branches/subsidiaries/joint ventures of Indian banks operating abroad and branches/subsidiaries of foreign banks operating in India, based on explicit / implicit fees / commission charged to customers. The survey schedule for the 2023-24 round is required to be filled in by the banks for branches/subsidiaries/joint venture of Indian banks operating abroad and branches/subsidiaries of foreign banks operating in India. The soft form of this survey schedule (both in Hindi and English – one of which can be used) is available on the RBI website under the head ‘Regulatory Reporting’-→ ‘List of Returns’-→ ‘ITBS – Survey Schedule’ [or under the head ‘Forms’ (available under the ‘More Links’ at the bottom of the home page) and sub-head ‘Survey’]. Duly filled-in schedule can be emailed by July 31, 2024.

7.04% GS 2029 7.46% GS 2073 I. Notified Amount ₹12,000 crore ₹11,000 crore II. Cut off Price (₹) / Implicit Yield at cut-off 100.20/6.9899% 105.29/7.0724% III. Amount accepted in the auction ₹12,000 crore ₹11,000 crore IV. Devolvement on Primary Dealers NIL NIL

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today held a Conference of Directors on the Boards of select large Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in Western Zone. The Governor, RBI inaugurated the Conference on the theme ‘Governance in UCBs - Driving Sustainable Growth and Stability’. Deputy Governor Shri Swaminathan J., along with Executive Directors representing the RBI’s Departments of Supervision, Regulation and Enforcement, and other senior officials, also participated in the Conference. Reserve Bank had previously held similar conferences with the Directors of UCBs at Mumbai, Hyderabad and Lucknow in August 2023, January 2024 and April 2024, respectively.

Tenor 6-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 1,00,000 Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore) 1,64,040 Amount allotted (in ₹ crore) 1,00,005 Cut off Rate (%) 6.60 Weighted Average Rate (%) 6.62 Partial Allotment Percentage of bids received at cut off rate (%) 18.78

In the underwriting auctions conducted on June 21, 2024, for Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) of the undernoted Government securities, the Reserve Bank of India has set the cut-off rates for underwriting commission payable to Primary Dealers as given below: (₹ crore) Nomenclature of the Security Notified Amount Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) Amount Additional Competitive Underwriting Amount Accepted Total Amount underwritten ACU Commission Cut-off rate (paise per ₹100) 7.04% GS 2029 12,000 6,006 5,994 12,000 0.08 7.46% GS 2073 11,000 5,502 5,498 11,000 0.12 Auction for the sale of securities will be held on June 21, 2024.

The uniform resource locator (URL) domain address of the ‘Database on Indian Economy (DBIE)’ portal of the Reserve Bank is being changed to https://data.rbi.org.in with effect from close of business today (June 21, 2024). The current URLs, viz., https://dbie.rbi.org.in and https://cimsdbie.rbi.org.in will also get directed to the new URL https://data.rbi.org.in.

On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on June 21, 2024, Friday, as under:

Government of India has announced the sale (re-issue) of Government Securities, as detailed below, through auctions to be held on June 21, 2024. As per the extant scheme of underwriting notified on November 14, 2007, the amounts of Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) and the minimum bidding commitment under Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) for the underwriting auction, applicable to each Primary Dealer (PD), are as under

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@  Volume  (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 565,210.64 6.53 3.00-6.80 I. Call Money 11,578.75 6.65 5.10-6.75 II. Triparty Repo 383,926.80 6.50 6.30-6.74 III. Market Repo 169,075.09 6.59 3.00-6.80 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 630.00 6.78 6.75-6.80

Government of India announces the conversion/switch of its securities through auction for an aggregate amount of ₹25,000 crore (face value). The security-wise details of the conversion/switch are given as under:

Auction Results 91 Days 182 Days 364 Days I. Notified Amount ₹ 4000 Crore ₹ 4000 Crore ₹ 4000 Crore II. Competitive Bids Received (i) Number 77 124 117 (ii) Amount ₹ 24062.485 Crore ₹ 23845.900 Crore ₹ 21510.945 Crore III. Cut-off price / Yield 98.3293 96.6459 93.4921 (YTM: 6.8150%) (YTM: 6.9601%) (YTM: 6.9800%) IV. Competitive Bids Accepted (i) Number 13 9 10 (ii) Amount ₹ 3938.672 Crore ₹ 3907.170 Crore ₹ 3981.472 Crore

I. T-Bill 91 days 182 days 364 days II. Total Face Value Notified ₹4,000 Crore ₹4,000 Crore ₹4,000 Crore III. Cut-off Price and Implicit Yield at Cut-Off Price 98.3293 (YTM: 6.8150%) 96.6459 (YTM: 6.9601%) 93.4921 (YTM: 6.9800%) IV. Total Face Value Accepted ₹4,000 Crore ₹4,000 Crore ₹4,000 Crore

The Reserve Bank has today released data on Reserve Money for the week ended June 14, 2024.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated June 19, 2024, has cancelled the licence of “The City Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra.” Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on June 19, 2024. The Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Maharashtra has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.

The Reserve Bank had issued ‘Omnibus Framework for recognition of Self-Regulatory Organisations for Regulated Entities of the Reserve Bank’ dated March 21, 2024, wherein broad parameters, viz., objectives, responsibilities, eligibility criteria, governance standards, application process, etc., were specified. It was also stated that other sector-specific guidelines like number of SROs, membership, etc., shall be issued separately whenever a sectoral SRO is intended to be set up.

Today, the Reserve Bank released the June 2024 issue of its monthly Bulletin. The Bulletin includes three speeches, three articles, and current statistics. The three articles are: I. State of the Economy; II. Financial Stocks and Flow of Funds of the Indian Economy 2021-22; and III. India’s Deposit Insurance @60: Retrospect and Prospect.

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 5,77,563.92 6.66 3.00-7.05 I. Call Money 12,009.81 6.73 5.10-6.85 II. Triparty Repo  3,91,968.40 6.64 6.25-6.74 III. Market Repo 1,72,805.71 6.70 3.00-6.90 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond  780.00 7.01 7.00-7.05 B. Term Segment I. Notice Money**  815.70 6.74 5.95-6.90

In the Fourth Cohort of the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) with ‘Prevention and Mitigation of Financial Frauds’ as its theme, six entities were to commence testing of their products which was communicated vide Press Release dated January 05, 2023.

The result of the auction of State Government Securities held on June 18, 2024 is as under: (Amount in ₹Crore) GUJARAT 2027 HARYANA 2034 JAMMU AND KASHMIR UT 2051 PUNJAB 2033 Notified Amount 2000 1500 500 1500 Tenure 3 10 27 9 Competitive Bids Received (i) No. 92 83 14 65 (ii) Amount 12470 7826.5 1650 5515 Cut off Yield (%) 7.23 7.36 7.33 7.39 Competitive Bids Accepted (i) No. 9 6 1 16 (ii) Amount 1910.294 1431.654 499.79 1451.808

Sr. No. State/UT Amount to be raised (₹Crore) Amount Accepted (₹ Crore) Cut off Yield (%) Tenure (Year) 1. Gujarat 2000 2000 7.23 03 2. Haryana 1500 1500 7.36 10 3. Jammu and Kashmir 500 500 7.33 27

Tenor 3-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 1,00,000 Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore) 1,57,800 Amount allotted (in ₹ crore) 1,00,002 Cut off Rate (%) 6.57 Weighted Average Rate (%) 6.61 Partial Allotment Percentage of bids received at cut off rate (%) 74.56

On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on June 18, 2024, Tuesday, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,00,000 3 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM June 21, 2024 (Friday)  2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2021-2022/1572 dated January 20, 2022.   (Puneet Pancholy)    Chief General Manager Press Release: 2024-2025/513

MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 0.00 - - I. Call Money 0.00 - - II. Triparty Repo 0.00 - - III. Market Repo 0.00 - - IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - - B. Term Segment I. Notice Money** 0.00 - - II. Term Money@@ 0.00 - - III. Triparty Repo 0.00 - - IV. Market Repo 0.00 - - V. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - 

MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 0.00 - - I. Call Money 0.00 - - II. Triparty Repo 0.00 - - III. Market Repo 0.00 - - IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - - B. Term Segment I. Notice Money** 0.00 - - II. Term Money@@ 0.00 - - III. Triparty Repo 0.00 - - IV. Market Repo 0.00 - - V. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - -

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 17,942.82 6.74 5.50-7.25 I. Call Money 740.65 6.31 5.50-6.72 II. Triparty Repo 16,839.00 6.76 6.50-6.92 III. Market Repo 363.17 6.58 5.50-7.25 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - - 

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 11,432.30 6.54 5.50-7.05 I. Call Money 857.40 6.13 5.50-6.50 II. Triparty Repo 9,199.90 6.52 6.25-6.83 III. Market Repo 133.00 6.33 6.25-6.95 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 1,242.00 6.98 6.93-7.05

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated June 14, 2024, has cancelled the licence of “Purvanchal Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.” Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on June 15, 2024. The Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Uttar Pradesh has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.

Government of India (GOI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of two dated securities for a notified amount of ₹23,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Date of Repayment Notified Amount (Rs. crore) GoI specific Notification Auction Date Settlement Date 1 7.04% GS 2029 Jun 03, 2029 12,000 F.No.4(3)-B(W&M)/2024 dated June 14, 2024 June 21, 2024 (Friday) June 24, 2024 (Monday) 2 7.46% GS 2073 Nov 06, 2073 11,000 Total 23,000

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 10, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹96.40 Lakh (Rupees Ninety Six Lakh and Forty Thousand only) on Sonali Bank PLC (the bank) for contravention of sub-section (1) of Section 15 of the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 [CIC (R) Act] and the directions issued by RBI under the provisions of the CIC (R) Act on ‘Membership of Credit Information Companies (CICs)’, non-compliance with the ‘Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions, 2016’ and the directions issued by RBI on ‘Time-bound implementation and strengthening of SWIFT – related operational controls’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and Section 25(1)(iii) read with Section 23(4) of the CIC (R) Act.

Reserve Bank of India announces the auction of Government of India Treasury Bills as per the following details: Sr. No. Treasury Bill Notified Amount (in ₹ Crore) Auction Date Settlement Date 1 91 Days 4,000 June 19,2024 (Wednesday) June 20,2024 (Thursday) 2 182 Days 4,000 3 364 Days 4,000 Total 12,000

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 11, 2024 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1,45,50,000 (Rupees One Crore Forty Five Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on Central Bank of India (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and Advances – Statutory and Other Restrictions’ and ‘Customer Protection – Limiting Liability of Customers in Unauthorised Electronic Banking Transactions’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under the provisions of section 47 A (1) (c) read with sections 46 (4) (i) and section 51(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

1. Reserve Bank of India - Liabilities and Assets* (₹ Crore) Item 2023 2024 Variation Jun. 9 May 31 Jun. 7 Week Year 1 2 3 4 5 4 Loans and Advances 4.1 Central Government 0 0 0 0 0 4.2 State Governments 18267 10723 28204 17480 9936 * Data are provisional; difference, if any, is due to rounding off.