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Jun 08, 2016
RBI shifts Supervision of Some Urban Coop Banks to Nagpur
The Reserve Bank of India has shifted supervision and monitoring of Non-Scheduled Urban Cooperative banks whose head offices are located in Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon and Solapur disctricts from Mumbai to Nagpur with effect from June 07, 2016. The address for correspondence regarding these banks would now be: General ManagerDepartment of Cooperative Bank SupervisionReserve Bank of IndiaAdditional Office BuildingEast High Court RoadNagpur- 440001Phone - 0712 2531225FAX
The Reserve Bank of India has shifted supervision and monitoring of Non-Scheduled Urban Cooperative banks whose head offices are located in Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon and Solapur disctricts from Mumbai to Nagpur with effect from June 07, 2016. The address for correspondence regarding these banks would now be: General ManagerDepartment of Cooperative Bank SupervisionReserve Bank of IndiaAdditional Office BuildingEast High Court RoadNagpur- 440001Phone - 0712 2531225FAX
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Jun 08, 2016
Tradability of Sovereign Gold Bonds, 2015 (Issued on November 30, 2015)
(Issued on November 30, 2015) Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, 2015 was announced by the Government of India vide notification dated October 30, 2015. In terms of Para 17 of the Scheme, the Reserve Bank of India hereby notifies June 13, 2016 as the date from which the Sovereign Gold Bonds (issued on November 30, 2015) held in dematerialised form shall be eligible for trading on the stock exchanges recognised by the Government of India under the Securities Contracts (Regula
(Issued on November 30, 2015) Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, 2015 was announced by the Government of India vide notification dated October 30, 2015. In terms of Para 17 of the Scheme, the Reserve Bank of India hereby notifies June 13, 2016 as the date from which the Sovereign Gold Bonds (issued on November 30, 2015) held in dematerialised form shall be eligible for trading on the stock exchanges recognised by the Government of India under the Securities Contracts (Regula
Jun 07, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on Sri Kalahasti Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Sri Kalahasti, Andhra Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Sri Kalahasti Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Sri Kalahasti, Andhra Pradesh, 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 Section 20 and Section 20 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative S
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Sri Kalahasti Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Sri Kalahasti, Andhra Pradesh, 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 Section 20 and Section 20 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative S
Jun 07, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on Agroha Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Agroha 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 directives/guidelines of the Reserve Bank on loans and advances to directors and their relatives. The Reserve Ba
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Agroha 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 directives/guidelines of the Reserve Bank on loans and advances to directors and their relatives. The Reserve Ba
Jun 06, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on The Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank of Goa Ltd, Mapusa, Goa
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh Only) on The Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank of Goa Ltd, Mapusa, Goa, 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 violations of the directions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India relating to payment of interests on term deposi
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh Only) on The Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank of Goa Ltd, Mapusa, Goa, 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 violations of the directions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India relating to payment of interests on term deposi
Jun 02, 2016
RBI to issue of ₹ 10 banknotes with inset letter ‘V’
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter 'V' 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 banknote. The design of these banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 10 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series- 2005 issued earlier. All the banknotes in th
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter 'V' 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 banknote. The design of these banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 10 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series- 2005 issued earlier. All the banknotes in th
May 30, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to The Choundeshwari Sahakari Bank Ltd, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur till November 30, 2016
The Choundeshwari Sahakari Bank Ltd, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated August 28, 2014 from the close of business on August 30, 2014. The validity of the directions was extended thrice, vide order dated February 05, 2015 for a period of six months from March 01, 2015; dated July 31, 2015 for a period of three months from September 01, 2015 and dated November 23, 2015 respectively for a period of six mon
The Choundeshwari Sahakari Bank Ltd, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated August 28, 2014 from the close of business on August 30, 2014. The validity of the directions was extended thrice, vide order dated February 05, 2015 for a period of six months from March 01, 2015; dated July 31, 2015 for a period of three months from September 01, 2015 and dated November 23, 2015 respectively for a period of six mon
May 26, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on Birdev Sahakari Bank Ltd, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Birdev Sahakari Bank Ltd, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur 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 (AACS), for violations of the directives / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India relating to interbank (gross) exposure limit, interbank counter party limit, unsecured advances limi
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Birdev Sahakari Bank Ltd, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur 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 (AACS), for violations of the directives / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India relating to interbank (gross) exposure limit, interbank counter party limit, unsecured advances limi
May 25, 2016
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 7 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 Registered Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. M/s Suarabhakti Goods Private Limited 89, N.S. Road, 3rd Floor, R.No – 12, Kolkata - 700001 B.05.04877 April 08, 2003 March 03, 2016
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 Registered Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. M/s Suarabhakti Goods Private Limited 89, N.S. Road, 3rd Floor, R.No – 12, Kolkata - 700001 B.05.04877 April 08, 2003 March 03, 2016
May 25, 2016
8 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 Amulya Leasing and Finance Limited 37, Hargovind Enclave, Vikas Ma
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 Amulya Leasing and Finance Limited 37, Hargovind Enclave, Vikas Ma
May 22, 2016
Strengthening Free Enterprise in India : RBI Governor
"India has come a long way in encouraging free enterprise - from tiny shops to large internet start-ups, the spirit of entrepreneurship is alive. Doing business is now more reputable than just a few decades ago, as is getting rich. Graduates increasingly want to start businesses or work for start-ups rather than join an established consultancy or a bank. What was now needed was to continue improving the environment so that everyone had a better chance." This was state
"India has come a long way in encouraging free enterprise - from tiny shops to large internet start-ups, the spirit of entrepreneurship is alive. Doing business is now more reputable than just a few decades ago, as is getting rich. Graduates increasingly want to start businesses or work for start-ups rather than join an established consultancy or a bank. What was now needed was to continue improving the environment so that everyone had a better chance." This was state
May 19, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra till November 19, 2016
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 thrice, for a period of six months each, vide order dated November 12, 2014; dated May 06, 2015 and dated November 04, 2015. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the period of operation of the dir
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 thrice, for a period of six months each, vide order dated November 12, 2014; dated May 06, 2015 and dated November 04, 2015. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the period of operation of the dir
May 16, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to Shatabdi Mahila Sahakari Bank Ltd., Thane, District-Thane, Maharashtra till November 17, 2016
The Reserve Bank of India notified that the Shatabdi Mahila Sahakari Bank Ltd., Thane was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated August 14, 2014 from the close of business on August 20, 2014. The validity of the aforesaid directive was further extended vide directive dated February 04, 2015; dated July 21, 2015 and dated November 04, 2015 for a period of six months, three months and six months respectively. It is hereby notified for th
The Reserve Bank of India notified that the Shatabdi Mahila Sahakari Bank Ltd., Thane was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated August 14, 2014 from the close of business on August 20, 2014. The validity of the aforesaid directive was further extended vide directive dated February 04, 2015; dated July 21, 2015 and dated November 04, 2015 for a period of six months, three months and six months respectively. It is hereby notified for th
May 13, 2016
Applications for authorising BBPOUs: Status
The Reserve Bank of India had, on October 20, 2015, invited applications from banks and non-banks for authorisation/approval as Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU). The date of receipt of these applications was extended from November 20, 2015 to December 18, 2015 Press Release dated November 13, 2015. It was also indicated that the applications received till close of business on November 20, 2015 will be processed earlier by the Reserve Bank of India. As at the
The Reserve Bank of India had, on October 20, 2015, invited applications from banks and non-banks for authorisation/approval as Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU). The date of receipt of these applications was extended from November 20, 2015 to December 18, 2015 Press Release dated November 13, 2015. It was also indicated that the applications received till close of business on November 20, 2015 will be processed earlier by the Reserve Bank of India. As at the
May 12, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on Jalgaon District Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jalgaon, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (₹ Two Lakh only) on Jalgaon District Co-operative Bank Ltd. 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 Section 20 A of the B.R. Act, 1949 (AACS) relating to remission of debt due to the bank by Jalgaon Starch Factory in whic
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (₹ Two Lakh only) on Jalgaon District Co-operative Bank Ltd. 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 Section 20 A of the B.R. Act, 1949 (AACS) relating to remission of debt due to the bank by Jalgaon Starch Factory in whic
May 10, 2016
7 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 V.H Doshi & Sons Investment Pvt. Ltd. 83, Bajaj Bhavan, Narima
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 V.H Doshi & Sons Investment Pvt. Ltd. 83, Bajaj Bhavan, Narima
May 09, 2016
RBI to issue ₹ 1000 banknotes with inset letter 'R'
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 1000 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 with the inset letter 'R' in both the number panels. The banknotes will also have on the obverse, all the other security features, including ascending size of numerals, bleed lines and enlarged identification mark as well as the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. These banknotes will also have the year of printing '2016' prin
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 1000 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 with the inset letter 'R' in both the number panels. The banknotes will also have on the obverse, all the other security features, including ascending size of numerals, bleed lines and enlarged identification mark as well as the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. These banknotes will also have the year of printing '2016' prin
May 06, 2016
RBI introduces Research Internship Scheme
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a Research Internship Scheme to provide an opportunity to young individuals to expose themselves to cutting edge research in central banking. The scheme is aimed at individuals who have recently finished their graduation and wish to pursue PhD in economics, banking, finance or related fields, or to move to positions in government research institutions or financial institutions that require a quantitative and analytic orientatio
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a Research Internship Scheme to provide an opportunity to young individuals to expose themselves to cutting edge research in central banking. The scheme is aimed at individuals who have recently finished their graduation and wish to pursue PhD in economics, banking, finance or related fields, or to move to positions in government research institutions or financial institutions that require a quantitative and analytic orientatio
May 06, 2016
RBI extends validity of the Directions issued to the Bhopal Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Bhopal (M.P.)
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the Directions issued to the Bhopal Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Bhopal (M.P.) for a further period of six months from May 01, 2016 to October 31, 2016, subject to review. The bank has been under directions from close of business of October 31, 2012 vide directive dated October 29, 2012 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the aforesaid directive has been extended from time to time fo
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the Directions issued to the Bhopal Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Bhopal (M.P.) for a further period of six months from May 01, 2016 to October 31, 2016, subject to review. The bank has been under directions from close of business of October 31, 2012 vide directive dated October 29, 2012 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the aforesaid directive has been extended from time to time fo
May 05, 2016
RBI releases “Draft Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks in the Private Sector”
The Reserve Bank of India today released on its website, “Draft Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks in the Private Sector”. It has sought views/comments on the draft guidelines from banks, non-banking financial institutions, industrial houses, other institutions and the public at large. Suggestions and comments on the draft guidelines may be sent by June 30, 2016 to the Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India, Department of Banking Regulation, Ce
The Reserve Bank of India today released on its website, “Draft Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks in the Private Sector”. It has sought views/comments on the draft guidelines from banks, non-banking financial institutions, industrial houses, other institutions and the public at large. Suggestions and comments on the draft guidelines may be sent by June 30, 2016 to the Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India, Department of Banking Regulation, Ce
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