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Nov 09, 2017
Suno RBI Kya Kehta Hai: A Public Awareness Initiative of RBI
The Reserve Bank of India – India’s central bank - will soon launch a public awareness campaign through SMSes to educate the members of the public about various banking regulations and facilities available to them. To begin with, the Reserve Bank will send messages cautioning the people against falling prey to unsolicited and fictitious offers received through emails/SMSes/phone calls. The caution messages will be sent from ‘RBISAY’ sender id. The Reserve Bank has bee
The Reserve Bank of India – India’s central bank - will soon launch a public awareness campaign through SMSes to educate the members of the public about various banking regulations and facilities available to them. To begin with, the Reserve Bank will send messages cautioning the people against falling prey to unsolicited and fictitious offers received through emails/SMSes/phone calls. The caution messages will be sent from ‘RBISAY’ sender id. The Reserve Bank has bee
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Nov 08, 2017
RBI penalised The Sind Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.50 lakh (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The Sind Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (b) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions. The
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.50 lakh (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The Sind Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (b) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions. The
Nov 06, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to the Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh till March 06, 2018
The Reserve Bank of India has extended directions issued to the Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur for a further period of four months from November 07, 2017 to March 06, 2018, subject to review. The bank has been under directions issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) since July 07, 2015. The same has further been extended upto March 06, 2018 vide directive dated November 01, 2017. A copy of the directive dated November
The Reserve Bank of India has extended directions issued to the Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur for a further period of four months from November 07, 2017 to March 06, 2018, subject to review. The bank has been under directions issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) since July 07, 2015. The same has further been extended upto March 06, 2018 vide directive dated November 01, 2017. A copy of the directive dated November
Nov 03, 2017
Withdrawal of directions under sub-section (2) of section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) –Nashik District Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, District - Nashik, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India has withdrawn the All Inclusive Directions issued vide order dated September 08, 2015 to Nashik District Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra with effect from November 02, 2017. The withdrawal of Directions is in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank of India under sub-section (2) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies). A copy of the above order dated November 01, 2017 is
The Reserve Bank of India has withdrawn the All Inclusive Directions issued vide order dated September 08, 2015 to Nashik District Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra with effect from November 02, 2017. The withdrawal of Directions is in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank of India under sub-section (2) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies). A copy of the above order dated November 01, 2017 is
Oct 25, 2017
Governor’s statement
Governor’s statement on public sector banks recapitalization is attached. Jose J. Kattoor Chief General Manager Press Release: 2017-2018/1124
Governor’s statement on public sector banks recapitalization is attached. Jose J. Kattoor Chief General Manager Press Release: 2017-2018/1124
Oct 24, 2017
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on IDFC Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on October 23, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on IDFC Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of regulatory restrictions pertaining to loans and advances. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. Th
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on October 23, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on IDFC Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of regulatory restrictions pertaining to loans and advances. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. Th
Oct 24, 2017
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Yes Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on October 23, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 60 million on Yes Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition Asset Classification (IRAC) norms and delayed reporting of information security incident involving ATMs of the bank. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on October 23, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 60 million on Yes Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition Asset Classification (IRAC) norms and delayed reporting of information security incident involving ATMs of the bank. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking
Oct 24, 2017
15 NBFCs surrender their Certificate of Registration to RBI
The following NBFCs have surrendered the Certificate of Registration granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has therefore cancelled their Certificate of Registration. Sr. No. Name of the Company Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Esteem Finventures Limited 510, 5th Floor, Deep Shikha, 8, Rajendra Place, New
The following NBFCs have surrendered the Certificate of Registration granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has therefore cancelled their Certificate of Registration. Sr. No. Name of the Company Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Esteem Finventures Limited 510, 5th Floor, Deep Shikha, 8, Rajendra Place, New
Oct 21, 2017
RBI clarifies that linking Aadhaar to bank accounts is mandatory
Some news items have appeared in a section of the media quoting a reply to a Right to Information Act application that Aadhaar number linkage with bank accounts is not mandatory. The Reserve Bank clarifies that, in applicable cases, linkage of Aadhaar number to bank account is mandatory under the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules, 2017 published in the Official Gazette on June 1, 2017. These Rules have statutory force and,
Some news items have appeared in a section of the media quoting a reply to a Right to Information Act application that Aadhaar number linkage with bank accounts is not mandatory. The Reserve Bank clarifies that, in applicable cases, linkage of Aadhaar number to bank account is mandatory under the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules, 2017 published in the Official Gazette on June 1, 2017. These Rules have statutory force and,
Oct 20, 2017
Sovereign Gold Bond 2017-18 Series-V-Issue Price
In terms of GoI notification F. No. 4(25) – B/(W&M)/2017 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.929/14.04.050/2017-18 dated October 06, 2017, the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme will be open for subscription from Monday to Wednesday of every week starting from October 09, 2017 until December 27, 2017. The settlement will be made on the first business day of the next week for the applications received during a given week. For the subscription period from October 23, 2017 to Octob
In terms of GoI notification F. No. 4(25) – B/(W&M)/2017 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.929/14.04.050/2017-18 dated October 06, 2017, the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme will be open for subscription from Monday to Wednesday of every week starting from October 09, 2017 until December 27, 2017. The settlement will be made on the first business day of the next week for the applications received during a given week. For the subscription period from October 23, 2017 to Octob
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