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Nov 23, 2016
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 Registered Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Natwest Investments Limited Satyanarayana Enclave, Icon Block, 3rd
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 Registered Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Natwest Investments Limited Satyanarayana Enclave, Icon Block, 3rd
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Nov 23, 2016
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 6 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). The Reserve Bank, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Star Line Leasings Limited 417-419, ‘Midas’, Sahar Plaza, Mathurdas Vasanji Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). The Reserve Bank, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Star Line Leasings Limited 417-419, ‘Midas’, Sahar Plaza, Mathurdas Vasanji Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400
Nov 22, 2016
Exchange Facility – Reports of misuse – Caution to Public
The facility for public to exchange the specified bank notes (old notes in ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000) for legal tender notes and allowing them to deposit into bank accounts in unlimited amounts is provided to enable members of the public in possession of these notes as on the date of the announcement to secure the value of these notes either through exchange or by deposit into their bank accounts. It is reported that certain gullible persons are exchanging these notes on behal
The facility for public to exchange the specified bank notes (old notes in ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000) for legal tender notes and allowing them to deposit into bank accounts in unlimited amounts is provided to enable members of the public in possession of these notes as on the date of the announcement to secure the value of these notes either through exchange or by deposit into their bank accounts. It is reported that certain gullible persons are exchanging these notes on behal
Nov 22, 2016
Special measures to incentivise Electronic Payments
In order to meet the transactional needs of the public through digital means, the Reserve Bank has introduced additional measures by way of special dispensation for small merchants and enhancement in limits for semi-closed Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs). A special dispensation has now been enabled for small merchants whereby PPIs issuers can issue PPIs to such merchants. While balance in such PPIs cannot exceed ₹ 20,000/- at any point of time, the merchants can tr
In order to meet the transactional needs of the public through digital means, the Reserve Bank has introduced additional measures by way of special dispensation for small merchants and enhancement in limits for semi-closed Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs). A special dispensation has now been enabled for small merchants whereby PPIs issuers can issue PPIs to such merchants. While balance in such PPIs cannot exceed ₹ 20,000/- at any point of time, the merchants can tr
Nov 21, 2016
RBI signs MoU on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with the Central Bank of Myanmar
The Reserve Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with Central Bank of Myanmar of the Republic of Union of Myanmar on October 19, 2016. The MoU was signed by Mr. U Kyaw Tin, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Government of Myanmar on behalf of Central Bank of Myanmar and Shri S S Mundra, Deputy Governor on behalf of Reserve Bank of India at a function held in New Delhi the augu
The Reserve Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with Central Bank of Myanmar of the Republic of Union of Myanmar on October 19, 2016. The MoU was signed by Mr. U Kyaw Tin, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Government of Myanmar on behalf of Central Bank of Myanmar and Shri S S Mundra, Deputy Governor on behalf of Reserve Bank of India at a function held in New Delhi the augu
Nov 21, 2016
Activity at Banks during November 10 to November 18, 2016
Consequent to the announcement of withdrawal of Legal Tender status of banknotes of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 denominations from the midnight of November 8, 2016, the Reserve Bank of India made arrangements for exchange and /or deposit of such notes at the counters of the Reserve Bank and commercial banks, Regional Rural banks and Urban Cooperative Banks. Banks have since reported that such exchange/deposits effected from November 10, 2016 upto November 18, 2016 amounted to ₹
Consequent to the announcement of withdrawal of Legal Tender status of banknotes of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 denominations from the midnight of November 8, 2016, the Reserve Bank of India made arrangements for exchange and /or deposit of such notes at the counters of the Reserve Bank and commercial banks, Regional Rural banks and Urban Cooperative Banks. Banks have since reported that such exchange/deposits effected from November 10, 2016 upto November 18, 2016 amounted to ₹
Nov 20, 2016
Public can continue to accept ₹ 10 coins as legal tender: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India puts into circulation coins minted by the Government of India. These coins have distinctive features. Coins in new denominations to meet transaction needs of public and coins in new designs to reflect various themes - economic, social and cultural - are introduced from time to time. As coins remain in circulation for longer periods, it is quite possible that coins of different designs and even shapes are circulating at the same time. One such
The Reserve Bank of India puts into circulation coins minted by the Government of India. These coins have distinctive features. Coins in new denominations to meet transaction needs of public and coins in new designs to reflect various themes - economic, social and cultural - are introduced from time to time. As coins remain in circulation for longer periods, it is quite possible that coins of different designs and even shapes are circulating at the same time. One such
Nov 20, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to the Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India, notified that Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated May 19, 2014, from the close of business on May 20, 2014. The validity of the directions was extended four times, for a period of six months each, vide order dated November 12, 2014; dated May 06, 2015; dated November 04, 2015 and dated May 13, 2016. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the perio
The Reserve Bank of India, notified that Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated May 19, 2014, from the close of business on May 20, 2014. The validity of the directions was extended four times, for a period of six months each, vide order dated November 12, 2014; dated May 06, 2015; dated November 04, 2015 and dated May 13, 2016. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the perio
Nov 18, 2016
Withdrawal limits and customer fee/charges for POS relaxed
The Reserve Bank of India had issued instructions to banks on November 14, 2016 that banks shall waive levy of ATM charges for all transactions by saving bank customers done at all ATMs, irrespective of the number of transactions during the month, from November 10, 2016 till December 30, 2016, subject to review. As another customer-centric measure, the limit for cash withdrawal at POS has been made uniform at to ₹ 2000/- per day across all centres (Tier I to VI) for a
The Reserve Bank of India had issued instructions to banks on November 14, 2016 that banks shall waive levy of ATM charges for all transactions by saving bank customers done at all ATMs, irrespective of the number of transactions during the month, from November 10, 2016 till December 30, 2016, subject to review. As another customer-centric measure, the limit for cash withdrawal at POS has been made uniform at to ₹ 2000/- per day across all centres (Tier I to VI) for a
Nov 17, 2016
Supply of Notes Sufficient; Do Not Panic or Hoard Currency: RBI reiterates
The Reserve Bank of India has once again clarified today that there is sufficient supply of notes consequent upon increased production which started nearly two months ago. Members of public are requested not to panic or hoard currency notes. Alpana Killawala Principal Adviser Press Release : 2016-2017/1235
The Reserve Bank of India has once again clarified today that there is sufficient supply of notes consequent upon increased production which started nearly two months ago. Members of public are requested not to panic or hoard currency notes. Alpana Killawala Principal Adviser Press Release : 2016-2017/1235
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