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Aug 05, 2015
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on Dausa Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Dausa
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on the Dausa Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Dausa, 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 the violations of the guidelines/directives on Know Your Customers (KYC)/Anti Money Laundering (AML) in respect of absence of system of ris
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on the Dausa Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Dausa, 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 the violations of the guidelines/directives on Know Your Customers (KYC)/Anti Money Laundering (AML) in respect of absence of system of ris
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Jul 30, 2015
` 10 coins issued to commemorate "International Day of Yoga"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation ₹ 10 coins to commemorate the International Day of Yoga which the Government of India has minted. The design details of these coins are: Obverse The obverse of the coin bears the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the center with the legend "सत्यमेव जयते" inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word "भारत" in Devnagri script and on the right periphery flanked with the word "INDIA" in English. It
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation ₹ 10 coins to commemorate the International Day of Yoga which the Government of India has minted. The design details of these coins are: Obverse The obverse of the coin bears the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the center with the legend "सत्यमेव जयते" inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word "भारत" in Devnagri script and on the right periphery flanked with the word "INDIA" in English. It
Jul 30, 2015
RBI further extends Directions issued to The C.K.P.Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
The C.K.P.Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive UBD.CO.BSD-I/D-34/12.22.035/2013-14 dated April 30, 2014 from the close of business on May 2, 2014. The validity of the aforesaid directive was further extended for a period of three months vide directive dated October 21, 2014 from the close of business on November 1, 2014 and further for a period of six months vide directive dated January 20, 2015 from the
The C.K.P.Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive UBD.CO.BSD-I/D-34/12.22.035/2013-14 dated April 30, 2014 from the close of business on May 2, 2014. The validity of the aforesaid directive was further extended for a period of three months vide directive dated October 21, 2014 from the close of business on November 1, 2014 and further for a period of six months vide directive dated January 20, 2015 from the
Jul 16, 2015
Inscribing on Bank Notes
It has been brought to the notice of Reserve Bank of India that members of public and institutions write number, name or messages, etc. on the watermark window of banknotes, thus defacing the banknotes. The watermark window has an important security feature which distinguishes it from a counterfeit note. Any defacement on the window will not allow the common man to identify one of the features of a genuine note. The public is, therefore, requested to refrain from doin
It has been brought to the notice of Reserve Bank of India that members of public and institutions write number, name or messages, etc. on the watermark window of banknotes, thus defacing the banknotes. The watermark window has an important security feature which distinguishes it from a counterfeit note. Any defacement on the window will not allow the common man to identify one of the features of a genuine note. The public is, therefore, requested to refrain from doin
Jun 25, 2015
Now ₹ 100 Notes to come with Numerals in Ascending Size in Number Panels
The Reserve Bank of India has issued ₹ 100 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 with a new numbering pattern. Now the numerals in both the number panels of these banknotes will be in ascending size from left to right, while the first three alphanumeric characters (prefix) will remain constant in size. (see illustration) Printing the numerals in ascending size is a visible security feature in the banknotes so that the general public can easily disting
The Reserve Bank of India has issued ₹ 100 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 with a new numbering pattern. Now the numerals in both the number panels of these banknotes will be in ascending size from left to right, while the first three alphanumeric characters (prefix) will remain constant in size. (see illustration) Printing the numerals in ascending size is a visible security feature in the banknotes so that the general public can easily disting
Jun 25, 2015
RBI extends the Date for Withdrawal of Pre-2005 Series Banknotes
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the date for the public to exchange their pre-2005 banknotes till December 31, 2015. It had, in December 2014, set the last date for public to exchange these notes as June 30, 2015. Soliciting cooperation from members of public in withdrawing these banknotes from circulation, the Reserve Bank of India has urged them to deposit the old design notes in their bank accounts or exchange them at a bank branch convenient to them. The Re
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the date for the public to exchange their pre-2005 banknotes till December 31, 2015. It had, in December 2014, set the last date for public to exchange these notes as June 30, 2015. Soliciting cooperation from members of public in withdrawing these banknotes from circulation, the Reserve Bank of India has urged them to deposit the old design notes in their bank accounts or exchange them at a bank branch convenient to them. The Re
Jun 19, 2015
Hindi and Other Indian Languages can act as a bridge between Banker and Customer: Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, June 19, 2015
Photographs “Recently there have been many incidents where poor people were robbed of their money through Ponzi schemes. Very often people lose their lifetime earnings through these schemes. It is the responsibility of the Government and the banking sector to provide banking facilities to those who have money, but have no access to formal banking channels in a language that they would understand. We should also arrange for financial literacy in the language that they
Photographs “Recently there have been many incidents where poor people were robbed of their money through Ponzi schemes. Very often people lose their lifetime earnings through these schemes. It is the responsibility of the Government and the banking sector to provide banking facilities to those who have money, but have no access to formal banking channels in a language that they would understand. We should also arrange for financial literacy in the language that they
Jun 11, 2015
Issue of ₹ 10 Banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol (₹) and inset letter 'U'
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, incorporating “₹" symbol on the obverse and the reverse, with inset letter 'U' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and the year of printing '2015' printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 10 Banknotes in Mahatma
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, incorporating “₹" symbol on the obverse and the reverse, with inset letter 'U' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and the year of printing '2015' printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 10 Banknotes in Mahatma
Apr 16, 2015
Issue of ₹ 10 coins to commemorate the occasion of "Centenary commemoration of Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa"
The Government of India has minted the above mentioned coins which the Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation. Details regarding design, shape, etc. of these coins have been notified in the following Gazette of the Government of India, published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs- The Gazette of India-Extraordinary- Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) - No.711 Dated December 31, 2014 These coins are legal tender as provided in Th
The Government of India has minted the above mentioned coins which the Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation. Details regarding design, shape, etc. of these coins have been notified in the following Gazette of the Government of India, published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs- The Gazette of India-Extraordinary- Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) - No.711 Dated December 31, 2014 These coins are legal tender as provided in Th
Apr 11, 2015
RBI cautions on 'All Bank Balance Enquiry' App
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that an app (application) is doing rounds on WhatsApp purportedly to facilitate checking of balance in customers' bank accounts. The application has an RBI logo with the title 'All Bank Balance Enquiry No' and has listed several banks with either a mobile number or call centre number. The Reserve Bank wishes to clarify that it has not developed any such application. Members of public are, therefore, advised to use
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that an app (application) is doing rounds on WhatsApp purportedly to facilitate checking of balance in customers' bank accounts. The application has an RBI logo with the title 'All Bank Balance Enquiry No' and has listed several banks with either a mobile number or call centre number. The Reserve Bank wishes to clarify that it has not developed any such application. Members of public are, therefore, advised to use
Apr 03, 2015
RBI celebrates 80th Anniversary: Prime Minister urges Banking Fraternity to set Goals for Next 20 Years to remove India"s Poverty
The Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi urged the Reserve Bank of India to take the lead in encouraging financial institutions to set concrete targets for consolidating financial inclusion over the next 20 years, to help transform the quality of life of the poor. "I come as a representative of the poor, underprivileged, marginalised and tribals; I am one among them; I seek on their behalf and trust you will not disappoint me," the Prime Minister said at the Fin
The Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi urged the Reserve Bank of India to take the lead in encouraging financial institutions to set concrete targets for consolidating financial inclusion over the next 20 years, to help transform the quality of life of the poor. "I come as a representative of the poor, underprivileged, marginalised and tribals; I am one among them; I seek on their behalf and trust you will not disappoint me," the Prime Minister said at the Fin
Feb 12, 2015
Reserve Bank of India releases the Annual Report of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006: 2013-14
The Reserve Bank of India, today, released the Annual Report of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme for the year 2013-2014. The Banking Ombudsman Scheme was established by the Reserve Bank in 1995 to provide speedy solutions to the grievances faced by bank customers. There are 15 Offices of Banking Ombudsmen (BOS) across the country. The report is a synopsis of activities of all the offices of Banking Ombudsman. The Report indicates that compared to last year, there has been
The Reserve Bank of India, today, released the Annual Report of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme for the year 2013-2014. The Banking Ombudsman Scheme was established by the Reserve Bank in 1995 to provide speedy solutions to the grievances faced by bank customers. There are 15 Offices of Banking Ombudsmen (BOS) across the country. The report is a synopsis of activities of all the offices of Banking Ombudsman. The Report indicates that compared to last year, there has been
Jan 09, 2015
RBI releases Guidelines on Criteria for Institutions, seeking Financial Assistance from the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund
The Reserve Bank of India released on its website today, the Guidelines on the Criteria for registering institutions, organisations and associations for grant of financial assistance from the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund (Fund). Key features Objectives and Scope of activities: To grant financial assistance to institutions/ organisations/ associations for taking up various activities relating to promoting bank depositors’ education and awareness. Eligible ent
The Reserve Bank of India released on its website today, the Guidelines on the Criteria for registering institutions, organisations and associations for grant of financial assistance from the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund (Fund). Key features Objectives and Scope of activities: To grant financial assistance to institutions/ organisations/ associations for taking up various activities relating to promoting bank depositors’ education and awareness. Eligible ent
Jan 01, 2015
RBI cautions Public against Multi Level Marketing Activities
The Reserve Bank of India has cautioned the public against Multi-level Marketing (MLM) activities so that investors do not fall prey to unscrupulous entities. Explaining the functioning of these entities, the Reserve Bank stated that MLM/Chain Marketing/Pyramid Structure schemes promise easy or quick money upon enrolment of members. Income under such schemes majorly comes from enrolling more and more members from whom hefty subscription fees are taken rather than from
The Reserve Bank of India has cautioned the public against Multi-level Marketing (MLM) activities so that investors do not fall prey to unscrupulous entities. Explaining the functioning of these entities, the Reserve Bank stated that MLM/Chain Marketing/Pyramid Structure schemes promise easy or quick money upon enrolment of members. Income under such schemes majorly comes from enrolling more and more members from whom hefty subscription fees are taken rather than from
Dec 23, 2014
Deposit Pre-2005 Currency Notes in Your Bank Accounts before June 30, 2015: RBI urges Public
Soliciting cooperation from the public in withdrawing these notes from circulation, the Reserve Bank of India has urged them to deposit the old design notes in their bank accounts or exchange them at a bank branch convenient to them. The Reserve Bank of India has stated that the public can do so till June 30, 2015. Earlier, in March 2014, it had set the last date for public to exchange these notes was January 01, 2015. The Reserve Bank has stated that the notes can be
Soliciting cooperation from the public in withdrawing these notes from circulation, the Reserve Bank of India has urged them to deposit the old design notes in their bank accounts or exchange them at a bank branch convenient to them. The Reserve Bank of India has stated that the public can do so till June 30, 2015. Earlier, in March 2014, it had set the last date for public to exchange these notes was January 01, 2015. The Reserve Bank has stated that the notes can be
Dec 11, 2014
Supervisory College for Punjab National Bank
Photographs The Reserve Bank of India set up the Supervisory College for Punjab National Bank on December 09, 2014 in Mumbai. Shri Chandan Sinha, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India inaugurated the College. Shri Chandan Sinha in his address stated that the regulatory framework is getting synchronised across jurisdictions on the lines of the Basel framework and regulators are also learning from each-other about the best practices. He further emphasised that super
Photographs The Reserve Bank of India set up the Supervisory College for Punjab National Bank on December 09, 2014 in Mumbai. Shri Chandan Sinha, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India inaugurated the College. Shri Chandan Sinha in his address stated that the regulatory framework is getting synchronised across jurisdictions on the lines of the Basel framework and regulators are also learning from each-other about the best practices. He further emphasised that super
Dec 09, 2014
Supervisory College for State Bank of India
Photographs The second Supervisory College for State Bank of India was held in Mumbai on December 08, 2014. Shri S.S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India inaugurated the supervisory college. In his address, Shri Mundra briefly touched upon the set-up of Supervisory Colleges and then presented a bird’s eye view of the banking system in India and the tools for the supervision of commercial banks by RBI. He mentioned that though none of the Indian banks qualif
Photographs The second Supervisory College for State Bank of India was held in Mumbai on December 08, 2014. Shri S.S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India inaugurated the supervisory college. In his address, Shri Mundra briefly touched upon the set-up of Supervisory Colleges and then presented a bird’s eye view of the banking system in India and the tools for the supervision of commercial banks by RBI. He mentioned that though none of the Indian banks qualif
Dec 03, 2014
RBI releases Charter of Customer Rights
The Reserve Bank of India today released a Charter of Customer Rights, which enshrines broad, overarching principles for protection of bank customers and enunciates the ‘five’ basic rights of bank customers. These are: (i) Right to Fair Treatment; (ii) Right to Transparency; Fair and Honest Dealing; (iii) Right to Suitability; (iv) Right to Privacy; and (v) Right to Grievance Redress and Compensation. The Reserve Bank has also advised the Indian Banks’ Association (IB
The Reserve Bank of India today released a Charter of Customer Rights, which enshrines broad, overarching principles for protection of bank customers and enunciates the ‘five’ basic rights of bank customers. These are: (i) Right to Fair Treatment; (ii) Right to Transparency; Fair and Honest Dealing; (iii) Right to Suitability; (iv) Right to Privacy; and (v) Right to Grievance Redress and Compensation. The Reserve Bank has also advised the Indian Banks’ Association (IB
Nov 27, 2014
Credit Card in the name of RBI : RBI cautions Once More about the Newest Kind of Fraud perpetrated in its Name
The Reserve Bank of India today issued one more alert to the public about the newest form of fraud perpetrated in its name - a credit card issued by fraudsters in the name of the Reserve Bank. Explaining the modus operandi, the Reserve Bank stated that the gullible member of the public is sent a credit card which allows withdrawal of money up to a certain limit, albeit a small sum, from a bank account. Having gained the confidence of the victim thus, the fraudster get
The Reserve Bank of India today issued one more alert to the public about the newest form of fraud perpetrated in its name - a credit card issued by fraudsters in the name of the Reserve Bank. Explaining the modus operandi, the Reserve Bank stated that the gullible member of the public is sent a credit card which allows withdrawal of money up to a certain limit, albeit a small sum, from a bank account. Having gained the confidence of the victim thus, the fraudster get
Nov 24, 2014
RBI Cautions against Misuse of cancelled NBFC Certificate of Registration
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that some entities/imposters, including companies, partnership firms, individuals, etc., are fraudulently impersonating as Non Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) registered with the Reserve Bank of India, by forging the Certificate of Registration cancelled by Reserve Bank of India. It is understood that entities/imposters are promising loans to the needy public at attractive rates and collecting money from them
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that some entities/imposters, including companies, partnership firms, individuals, etc., are fraudulently impersonating as Non Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) registered with the Reserve Bank of India, by forging the Certificate of Registration cancelled by Reserve Bank of India. It is understood that entities/imposters are promising loans to the needy public at attractive rates and collecting money from them
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