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May 05, 2021
Governor’s Statement, May 5, 2021
As the financial year 2020-21 – the year of the pandemic – was drawing to a close, the Indian economy was advantageously poised, relative to peers. India was at the foothills of a strong recovery, having regained positive growth, but more importantly, having flattened the infections curve. In a few weeks since then, the situation has altered drastically. Today, India is fighting a ferocious rise in infections and mortalities. New mutant strains have emerged, causing s
As the financial year 2020-21 – the year of the pandemic – was drawing to a close, the Indian economy was advantageously poised, relative to peers. India was at the foothills of a strong recovery, having regained positive growth, but more importantly, having flattened the infections curve. In a few weeks since then, the situation has altered drastically. Today, India is fighting a ferocious rise in infections and mortalities. New mutant strains have emerged, causing s
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Apr 30, 2021
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra – Extension of Period
The Reserve Bank of India vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I./D-9/12.22.111/2016-17 dated March 30, 2017 had placed The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on March 30, 2017 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to April 30, 2021. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in
The Reserve Bank of India vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I./D-9/12.22.111/2016-17 dated March 30, 2017 had placed The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on March 30, 2017 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to April 30, 2021. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in
Apr 30, 2021
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - The Needs of Life Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai – Extension of Period
The Reserve Bank of India vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-3/12.22.163/2018-19 dated October 26, 2018 had placed The Needs of Life Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai under Directions from the close of business on October 29, 2018 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to April 30, 2021. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested i
The Reserve Bank of India vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-3/12.22.163/2018-19 dated October 26, 2018 had placed The Needs of Life Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai under Directions from the close of business on October 29, 2018 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to April 30, 2021. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested i
Apr 23, 2021
Review of Ways and Means Advances Scheme of State Governments/ UTs
Based on the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Ways and Means Advances (WMA) to State Governments, 2021 (Chairman: Shri Sudhir Shrivastava), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the WMA Scheme of States and Union Territories (UTs) as under: WMA Limit The WMA limit arrived at by the Committee based on total expenditure of States/ UTs, works out to ₹47,010 crore. As the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is still prevalent, the existing interim WMA limit
Based on the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Ways and Means Advances (WMA) to State Governments, 2021 (Chairman: Shri Sudhir Shrivastava), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the WMA Scheme of States and Union Territories (UTs) as under: WMA Limit The WMA limit arrived at by the Committee based on total expenditure of States/ UTs, works out to ₹47,010 crore. As the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is still prevalent, the existing interim WMA limit
Apr 22, 2021
Minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee Meeting, April 5-7, 2021
[Under Section 45ZL of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934] The twenty eighth meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), constituted under section 45ZB of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, was held from April 5 to 7, 2021. 2. The meeting was attended by all the members – Dr. Shashanka Bhide, Senior Advisor, National Council of Applied Economic Research, Delhi; Dr. Ashima Goyal, Professor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai; Prof. Jayanth R
[Under Section 45ZL of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934] The twenty eighth meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), constituted under section 45ZB of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, was held from April 5 to 7, 2021. 2. The meeting was attended by all the members – Dr. Shashanka Bhide, Senior Advisor, National Council of Applied Economic Research, Delhi; Dr. Ashima Goyal, Professor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai; Prof. Jayanth R
Apr 07, 2021
Governor’s Statement, April 7, 2021
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 5th, 6th and 7th April, 2021 and deliberated on current and evolving macroeconomic and financial developments, both domestic and global. The MPC voted unanimously to leave the policy repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent. It also unanimously decided to continue with the accommodative stance as long as necessary to sustain growth on a durable basis and continue to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, while ensuring that
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 5th, 6th and 7th April, 2021 and deliberated on current and evolving macroeconomic and financial developments, both domestic and global. The MPC voted unanimously to leave the policy repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent. It also unanimously decided to continue with the accommodative stance as long as necessary to sustain growth on a durable basis and continue to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, while ensuring that
Apr 07, 2021
Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) April 5-7, 2021
On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today (April 7, 2021) decided to: keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 4.0 per cent. Consequently, the reverse repo rate under the LAF remains unchanged at 3.35 per cent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 4.25 per cent. The MPC also decided to continue with
On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today (April 7, 2021) decided to: keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 4.0 per cent. Consequently, the reverse repo rate under the LAF remains unchanged at 3.35 per cent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 4.25 per cent. The MPC also decided to continue with
Apr 07, 2021
On Tap Targeted Long-Term Repo Operations – Extension of Deadline
As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies on April 07, 2021, the on Tap TLTRO Scheme, which was made available up to March 31, 2021, is now being further extended by a period of six months i.e., up to September 30, 2021 with a view to increasing the focus of liquidity measures on revival of activity in specific sectors. 2. All other terms and conditions of the scheme remain unchanged. (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 202
As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies on April 07, 2021, the on Tap TLTRO Scheme, which was made available up to March 31, 2021, is now being further extended by a period of six months i.e., up to September 30, 2021 with a view to increasing the focus of liquidity measures on revival of activity in specific sectors. 2. All other terms and conditions of the scheme remain unchanged. (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 202
Apr 07, 2021
Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies
This Statement sets out various developmental and regulatory policy measures on (i) liquidity management and support to targeted sectors; (ii) regulation and supervision; (iii) debt management; (iv) payment and settlement systems; (v) financial Inclusion; and (vi) external commercial borrowings. I. Liquidity Measures 1. TLTRO on Tap Scheme – Extension of Deadline With a view to increasing the focus of liquidity measures on revival of activity in specific sectors that
This Statement sets out various developmental and regulatory policy measures on (i) liquidity management and support to targeted sectors; (ii) regulation and supervision; (iii) debt management; (iv) payment and settlement systems; (v) financial Inclusion; and (vi) external commercial borrowings. I. Liquidity Measures 1. TLTRO on Tap Scheme – Extension of Deadline With a view to increasing the focus of liquidity measures on revival of activity in specific sectors that
Mar 24, 2021
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Shri Anand Co-operative Bank Limited, Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra– Extension of Period
The Reserve Bank of India vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-16/12.22.474/2018-19 dated June 21, 2019 had placed the Shri Anand Co-operative Bank Limited, Pune Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on June 25, 2019 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to March 24, 2021. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers v
The Reserve Bank of India vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-16/12.22.474/2018-19 dated June 21, 2019 had placed the Shri Anand Co-operative Bank Limited, Pune Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on June 25, 2019 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to March 24, 2021. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers v
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