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Jul 04, 2016
Cancellation of licence of Jijamata Mahila Sahakari Bank Limited, Satara, Maharashtra to carry on banking business
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India has, vide its order dated June 30, 2016, cancelled the licence of Jijamata Mahila Sahakari Bank Limited, Satara, Maharashtra to carry on banking business under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949. As such, the bank is forthwith precluded from transacting the business of 'banking
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India has, vide its order dated June 30, 2016, cancelled the licence of Jijamata Mahila Sahakari Bank Limited, Satara, Maharashtra to carry on banking business under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949. As such, the bank is forthwith precluded from transacting the business of 'banking
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Jul 04, 2016
Shri N. S. Vishwanathan takes over as RBI Deputy Governor
Shri N. S. Vishwanathan took over as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India today. The Government of India, on June 29, 2016 has appointed him as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, for a period of three years from the date of his taking over charge of the post on or after July 4, 2016 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Shri Vishwanathan was Executive Director of the Reserve Bank before being elevated to the post of Deputy Governor.
Shri N. S. Vishwanathan took over as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India today. The Government of India, on June 29, 2016 has appointed him as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, for a period of three years from the date of his taking over charge of the post on or after July 4, 2016 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Shri Vishwanathan was Executive Director of the Reserve Bank before being elevated to the post of Deputy Governor.
Jul 04, 2016
Portfolios of RBI Deputy Governors effective July 4, 2016
Consequent upon Shri N. S. Vishwanathan taking over as Deputy Governor, the portfolios of Deputy Governors from July 4, 2016 will be: Sr. No. Name Departments 1. Dr. Urjit R. Patel Monetary Policy & Research 1. Co-ordination 2. Department of Communication (DoC) 3. Department of Economic Policy & Research (DEPR) 4. Department of Statistics & Information Management (including Data and Information Management Unit) (DSIM/DIMU) 5. Financial Market Operations De
Consequent upon Shri N. S. Vishwanathan taking over as Deputy Governor, the portfolios of Deputy Governors from July 4, 2016 will be: Sr. No. Name Departments 1. Dr. Urjit R. Patel Monetary Policy & Research 1. Co-ordination 2. Department of Communication (DoC) 3. Department of Economic Policy & Research (DEPR) 4. Department of Statistics & Information Management (including Data and Information Management Unit) (DSIM/DIMU) 5. Financial Market Operations De
Jul 01, 2016
RBI signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with the National Bank of Cambodia
The Reserve Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with National Bank of Cambodia. The MoU was signed by H.E Kim Vada, Director General of Banking Supervision, on behalf of National Bank of Cambodia and Smt Meena Hemchandra, Executive Director, on behalf of Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank has entered into Memorandam of Understanding, Letter for Supervisory Co-operation and S
The Reserve Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with National Bank of Cambodia. The MoU was signed by H.E Kim Vada, Director General of Banking Supervision, on behalf of National Bank of Cambodia and Smt Meena Hemchandra, Executive Director, on behalf of Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank has entered into Memorandam of Understanding, Letter for Supervisory Co-operation and S
Jul 01, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to Shri Sai Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mukhed Dist. Nanded, Maharashtra till September 30, 2016
The Reserve Bank of India has extended Directions issued to Shri Sai Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mukhed, Dist. Nanded (Mahrashtra) for a further period of three months from the close of business as on June 30, 2016 to September 30, 2016, subject to review. The bank was under directions since July 01, 2015. The directions were earlier extended for six month on one occasion. The Directions were imposed in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank under sub section
The Reserve Bank of India has extended Directions issued to Shri Sai Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mukhed, Dist. Nanded (Mahrashtra) for a further period of three months from the close of business as on June 30, 2016 to September 30, 2016, subject to review. The bank was under directions since July 01, 2015. The directions were earlier extended for six month on one occasion. The Directions were imposed in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank under sub section
Jul 01, 2016
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on Shri Anand Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chandrapur (Maharashtra)
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Shri Anand Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chandrapur, in exercise of 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 various norms and RBI instructions. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank, in response to whic
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Shri Anand Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chandrapur, in exercise of 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 various norms and RBI instructions. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank, in response to whic
Jun 30, 2016
Exchange of Pre-2005 Banknotes at Select Offices of RBI from July 01, 2016
The Reserve Bank of India has observed that a major portion of the pre-2005 banknotes have been withdrawn from circulation and only a small percentage of these notes remains in circulation. On a review, therefore, the Reserve Bank has decided that from July 01, 2016 the facility of exchanging the pre-2005 banknotes will be available only at the following offices of the Reserve Bank of India: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwa
The Reserve Bank of India has observed that a major portion of the pre-2005 banknotes have been withdrawn from circulation and only a small percentage of these notes remains in circulation. On a review, therefore, the Reserve Bank has decided that from July 01, 2016 the facility of exchanging the pre-2005 banknotes will be available only at the following offices of the Reserve Bank of India: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwa
Jun 28, 2016
4 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 Shrigopal Finance and Investment Private Limited 82-A, Flat No. 33, Brindavan
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 Shrigopal Finance and Investment Private Limited 82-A, Flat No. 33, Brindavan
Jun 28, 2016
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 2 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) 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 Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. M/s Sampada Chemicals Limited Parijat House, 2nd Floor, 1076, Dr. E Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400018 13.00362 March 18, 1998 March 25, 2016 2
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) 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 Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. M/s Sampada Chemicals Limited Parijat House, 2nd Floor, 1076, Dr. E Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400018 13.00362 March 18, 1998 March 25, 2016 2
Jun 28, 2016
RBI to work on July 1, 2016 to facilitate public transactions
On a review and in order to facilitate the settlement of market transactions, as also, to aid the transactions of the general public, the Reserve Bank of India has decided that it will remain open for public transactions on July 1, 2016. Normally, the Reserve Bank remains closed for public transactions every July 1 on account of its annual closing of accounts. The Reserve Bank’s accounting year is July to June. In view of the annual closing of its books of account, ho
On a review and in order to facilitate the settlement of market transactions, as also, to aid the transactions of the general public, the Reserve Bank of India has decided that it will remain open for public transactions on July 1, 2016. Normally, the Reserve Bank remains closed for public transactions every July 1 on account of its annual closing of accounts. The Reserve Bank’s accounting year is July to June. In view of the annual closing of its books of account, ho
Jun 24, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on The Industrial Cooperative Bank Ltd., Guwahati
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on The Industrial Cooperative Bank Ltd., Guwahati. 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 Cooperative Societies), for violation of the provisions of para 4 (i) of circular dated September 18, 2002 on Guidelines on Know Your Customers Norms and Cash Transac
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on The Industrial Cooperative Bank Ltd., Guwahati. 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 Cooperative Societies), for violation of the provisions of para 4 (i) of circular dated September 18, 2002 on Guidelines on Know Your Customers Norms and Cash Transac
Jun 24, 2016
RBI issues Directions on The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated June 24, 2015 from the close of business on June 26, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended, vide order dated December 21, 2015 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions has been extended for a further period of three months from June 26, 2016 to September 25, 2016 vide our modified directive dated June 22, 2016 su
The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated June 24, 2015 from the close of business on June 26, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended, vide order dated December 21, 2015 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions has been extended for a further period of three months from June 26, 2016 to September 25, 2016 vide our modified directive dated June 22, 2016 su
Jun 22, 2016
RBI to shortly circulate ₹ 10 Coins to commemorate “Birth Centenary of Swami Chinmayananda”
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put in circulation ₹ 10 coins minted by the Government of India to commemorate Birth Centenary of Swami Chinmayananda. The design details of these coins as notified in The Gazette of India - Extraordinary - Part I - Section I - Section (1) - No.274 dated April 30, 2015 published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, are: Obverse The obverse of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the cent
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put in circulation ₹ 10 coins minted by the Government of India to commemorate Birth Centenary of Swami Chinmayananda. The design details of these coins as notified in The Gazette of India - Extraordinary - Part I - Section I - Section (1) - No.274 dated April 30, 2015 published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, are: Obverse The obverse of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the cent
Jun 21, 2016
The Lunawada Peoples’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lunawada, Dist. Mahisagar Imposition of penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one Lakh only) on The Lunawada Peoples’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lunawada, Dist. Mahisagar (Gujarat) 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 pertaining to issuance of Demand Drafts to a single party on the same day in cash for value j
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one Lakh only) on The Lunawada Peoples’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lunawada, Dist. Mahisagar (Gujarat) 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 pertaining to issuance of Demand Drafts to a single party on the same day in cash for value j
Jun 21, 2016
RBI extends validity of the Directions issued to the Pioneer Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Pioneer Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of three months from June 24, 2016 to September 23, 2016, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since March 24, 2015 vide directive dated March 14, 2015 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the aforesaid directive was extended vide RBI directive dated September 16, 2
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Pioneer Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of three months from June 24, 2016 to September 23, 2016, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since March 24, 2015 vide directive dated March 14, 2015 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the aforesaid directive was extended vide RBI directive dated September 16, 2
Jun 17, 2016
RBI decides to simplify and rationalise the process of registration of new NBFCs
In order to make the process of registration of new NBFCs smoother and hassle free, the application form for registration of new NBFCs and the checklist of documents to be submitted have been revised. The number of documents to be submitted by the NBFC applicants has been reduced from existing set of 45 documents to 7-8 in the revised process. Secondly, from now onwards, there would be two different types of applications for non-deposit taking NBFCs (NBFC-ND) based on
In order to make the process of registration of new NBFCs smoother and hassle free, the application form for registration of new NBFCs and the checklist of documents to be submitted have been revised. The number of documents to be submitted by the NBFC applicants has been reduced from existing set of 45 documents to 7-8 in the revised process. Secondly, from now onwards, there would be two different types of applications for non-deposit taking NBFCs (NBFC-ND) based on
Jun 15, 2016
RBI to issue ₹ 20 banknotes with inset letter ‘S’
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 20 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter 'S' in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G.Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The year of printing ‘2016 ' appears on the reverse of the banknotes. The design of these banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 20 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 issued earlier. All banknotes in the de
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 20 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter 'S' in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G.Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The year of printing ‘2016 ' appears on the reverse of the banknotes. The design of these banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 20 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 issued earlier. All banknotes in the de
Jun 15, 2016
RBI issues Directions on Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India 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 has issued certain Directions to Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Mumbai, Maharashtra, whereby, as from the close of business on June 14, 2016, the aforesaid bank shall not, wit
The Reserve Bank of India 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 has issued certain Directions to Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Mumbai, Maharashtra, whereby, as from the close of business on June 14, 2016, the aforesaid bank shall not, wit
Jun 10, 2016
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 3 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following three non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) 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 Escorts Finance Limited Escorts Corporate Centre, 15/5, Mathura Road, Faridabad - 121003, Haryana A-14. 01690 May 23, 2000
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following three non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) 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 Escorts Finance Limited Escorts Corporate Centre, 15/5, Mathura Road, Faridabad - 121003, Haryana A-14. 01690 May 23, 2000
Jun 10, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to the Shri Chhatrapati Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pimple Nilakh, District - Pune, Maharashtra
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 extended thrice for a period of six months vide directive dated March 04, 2015 from the close of business on March 11, 2015; for a period of three months vide directive dated September 1, 2015
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 extended thrice for a period of six months vide directive dated March 04, 2015 from the close of business on March 11, 2015; for a period of three months vide directive dated September 1, 2015
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