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Sep 12, 2016
Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited commences operations
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a licence to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of small finance bank (SFB) in India. Apropos the issue of licence, Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited commenced its operations as a small finance bank (SFB) from September 5, 2016. Equitas Holding P Limited was one of the 10 applicants that were issued in-principle approval for setting up SFBs as announ
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a licence to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of small finance bank (SFB) in India. Apropos the issue of licence, Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited commenced its operations as a small finance bank (SFB) from September 5, 2016. Equitas Holding P Limited was one of the 10 applicants that were issued in-principle approval for setting up SFBs as announ
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Sep 11, 2016
RBI issues Directions to Shri Chhatrapati Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pimple Nilakh, District - Pune, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India notified that Shri Chhatrapati Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pimple Nilakh, District - Pune, Maharashtra was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated September 10, 2014 from the close of business on September 12, 2014. The validity of the aforesaid directive was further extended for a period of six months vide order dated March 04, 2015; for a period of three months vide order No dated September 1, 2015; for a p
The Reserve Bank of India notified that Shri Chhatrapati Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pimple Nilakh, District - Pune, Maharashtra was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated September 10, 2014 from the close of business on September 12, 2014. The validity of the aforesaid directive was further extended for a period of six months vide order dated March 04, 2015; for a period of three months vide order No dated September 1, 2015; for a p
Sep 09, 2016
RBI issues Directions to Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India notified that Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated September 8, 2015 from the close of business on September 9, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended vide directive dated March 03, 2016 for a period of six months. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the period of operation of the directive dated September 8,
The Reserve Bank of India notified that Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated September 8, 2015 from the close of business on September 9, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended vide directive dated March 03, 2016 for a period of six months. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the period of operation of the directive dated September 8,
Sep 07, 2016
RBI extends validity of the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from September 12, 2016 to March 11, 2017, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since June 12, 2014 vide directive dated June 4, 2014 issued under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The aforesaid directive has been modified / its validity extended vide RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from September 12, 2016 to March 11, 2017, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since June 12, 2014 vide directive dated June 4, 2014 issued under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The aforesaid directive has been modified / its validity extended vide RBI
Sep 07, 2016
RBI issues Directions to Maratha Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India has issued certain Directions to Maratha Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, whereby, from the close of business on August 31, 2016 the aforesaid bank shall not, without prior
It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India has issued certain Directions to Maratha Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, whereby, from the close of business on August 31, 2016 the aforesaid bank shall not, without prior
Sep 06, 2016
RBI extend Directions to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi till March 08, 2017
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) and (2) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), hereby directs that the Directives dated August 28, 2015 issued to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi, as modified on February 25, 2016, the validity of which was last extended up to September 08, 2016, shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of six
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) and (2) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), hereby directs that the Directives dated August 28, 2015 issued to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi, as modified on February 25, 2016, the validity of which was last extended up to September 08, 2016, shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of six
Sep 05, 2016
Dr. Urjit R. Patel takes over as RBI Governor
Dr. Urjit R. Patel assumed charge as the twenty-fourth Governor of the Reserve Bank of India effective September 4, 2016 after serving as Deputy Governor since January 2013. He was re-appointed as Deputy Governor on January 11, 2016 after completion of his first three-year term of office. Among his assignments as Deputy Governor, Dr. Patel chaired the Expert Committee to Revise and Strengthen the Monetary Policy Framework. Representing India, he actively participated
Dr. Urjit R. Patel assumed charge as the twenty-fourth Governor of the Reserve Bank of India effective September 4, 2016 after serving as Deputy Governor since January 2013. He was re-appointed as Deputy Governor on January 11, 2016 after completion of his first three-year term of office. Among his assignments as Deputy Governor, Dr. Patel chaired the Expert Committee to Revise and Strengthen the Monetary Policy Framework. Representing India, he actively participated
Aug 31, 2016
RBI issues Directions to Sri Bharathi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad (Telangana)
The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the interest of the public, it is necessary to issue certain directions to Sri Bharathi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 hereby directs that Sri Bharathi Co-operative
The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the interest of the public, it is necessary to issue certain directions to Sri Bharathi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 hereby directs that Sri Bharathi Co-operative
Aug 30, 2016
Inter-Bank Hindi Essay Competition of Reserve Bank of India - Year 2016-17
With a view to encourage original writing in Hindi on banking subjects, Reserve Bank of India conducts an inter-bank Hindi Essay Competition every year. All Officers and Staff Members (Except Rajbhasha Officers and Translators) can participate in this Competition. Accordingly, three topics selected for the competition to be held for the year 2016-17 are as under: - 1. बैंकिंग क्षेत्र में वैश्विक चुनौतियां और भारत में बैंकों का समेकन/विलयन 2. बैंकिंग क्षेत्र में साइबर
With a view to encourage original writing in Hindi on banking subjects, Reserve Bank of India conducts an inter-bank Hindi Essay Competition every year. All Officers and Staff Members (Except Rajbhasha Officers and Translators) can participate in this Competition. Accordingly, three topics selected for the competition to be held for the year 2016-17 are as under: - 1. बैंकिंग क्षेत्र में वैश्विक चुनौतियां और भारत में बैंकों का समेकन/विलयन 2. बैंकिंग क्षेत्र में साइबर
Aug 30, 2016
Fifth Tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds to open on September 01, 2016
The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, has decided to issue fifth tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds. Applications for the bond will be accepted from September 01, 2016 to September 09, 2016. The Bonds will be issued on September 23, 2016. The Bonds will be sold through banks, Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL), designated post offices, and recognised stock exchanges viz., National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Bomb
The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, has decided to issue fifth tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds. Applications for the bond will be accepted from September 01, 2016 to September 09, 2016. The Bonds will be issued on September 23, 2016. The Bonds will be sold through banks, Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL), designated post offices, and recognised stock exchanges viz., National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Bomb
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