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Jan 04, 2017
RBI extends Direction issued to the Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bengaluru
It is hereby notified for information of public that the Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to extend the period of operation of the directive dated April 1,2013 read with subsequent directives, last being dated June 29,2016 issued to the Amanath Cooperative Bank Ltd, Bengaluru for a further period of six months. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35A
It is hereby notified for information of public that the Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to extend the period of operation of the directive dated April 1,2013 read with subsequent directives, last being dated June 29,2016 issued to the Amanath Cooperative Bank Ltd, Bengaluru for a further period of six months. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35A
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Dec 31, 2016
RBI introduces Facility for Citizens and NRIs who were Abroad for Exchange of SBNs
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a facility of exchange of specified bank notes (SBNs) to give an opportunity to Indian citizens and non resident Indian (NRI) citizens who were abroad during November 9, 2016 to December 30, 2016. Resident Indian citizens who were abroad during November 9, 2016 to December 30, 2016 can avail this facility upto March 31, 2017 and Non Resident Indian citizens who were abroad during November 9, 2016 to December 30, 2016 can avail
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a facility of exchange of specified bank notes (SBNs) to give an opportunity to Indian citizens and non resident Indian (NRI) citizens who were abroad during November 9, 2016 to December 30, 2016. Resident Indian citizens who were abroad during November 9, 2016 to December 30, 2016 can avail this facility upto March 31, 2017 and Non Resident Indian citizens who were abroad during November 9, 2016 to December 30, 2016 can avail
Dec 30, 2016
RBI cancels the Licence of the Shri Sai Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mukhed, Dist. Nanded, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Shri Sai Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mukhed, Dist. Nanded, Maharashtra. The order was made effective from the close of business on December 28, 2016.The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra, has also been requested to issue an order for winding up of the bank and appoint a liquidator. The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as: The bank did not comply with the requirement of minimum
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Shri Sai Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mukhed, Dist. Nanded, Maharashtra. The order was made effective from the close of business on December 28, 2016.The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra, has also been requested to issue an order for winding up of the bank and appoint a liquidator. The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as: The bank did not comply with the requirement of minimum
Dec 30, 2016
Applicable Average Base Rate to be charged by NBFC-MFIs for the Quarter Beginning January 01, 2017
The Reserve Bank of India has today communicated that the applicable average base rate to be charged by Non-Banking Finance Company-Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) for the quarter beginning January 01, 2017 will be 9.41 per cent. The Reserve Bank had, in its circular dated February 7, 2014, issued to NBFC-MFIs regarding pricing of credit, stated that it will, on the last working day of every quarter, advise the average of the base rates of the five largest comm
The Reserve Bank of India has today communicated that the applicable average base rate to be charged by Non-Banking Finance Company-Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) for the quarter beginning January 01, 2017 will be 9.41 per cent. The Reserve Bank had, in its circular dated February 7, 2014, issued to NBFC-MFIs regarding pricing of credit, stated that it will, on the last working day of every quarter, advise the average of the base rates of the five largest comm
Dec 29, 2016
Issue of ₹ 20 banknotes without inset letter, with numerals in ascending size in number panels and without intaglio printing
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 20 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, without inset letter in both the number panels, bearing signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2016' printed on the reverse of the banknote. The design and security features of these banknotes to be issued now are similar to the ₹ 20 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series- 2005 issued recently with the ascending s
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 20 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, without inset letter in both the number panels, bearing signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2016' printed on the reverse of the banknote. The design and security features of these banknotes to be issued now are similar to the ₹ 20 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series- 2005 issued recently with the ascending s
Dec 29, 2016
RBI issues Directions to Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik Maharashtra
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 and vide directive dated August 25, 2016. The public is hereby advised that paragraph 1(i) of the Directives so issued to Nasik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Na
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 and vide directive dated August 25, 2016. The public is hereby advised that paragraph 1(i) of the Directives so issued to Nasik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Na
Dec 23, 2016
RBI opens the Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Ranchi
Considering the significant increase in banking network during the recent past and the large jurisdiction being covered by the current Office of the Banking Ombudsman, Patna, the Reserve Bank of India has set up an Office of the Banking Ombudsman for the State of Jharkhand at Reserve Bank of India, Ranchi. The Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Ranchi will have the jurisdiction over the entire State of Jharkhand, which hitherto was under the jur
Considering the significant increase in banking network during the recent past and the large jurisdiction being covered by the current Office of the Banking Ombudsman, Patna, the Reserve Bank of India has set up an Office of the Banking Ombudsman for the State of Jharkhand at Reserve Bank of India, Ranchi. The Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Ranchi will have the jurisdiction over the entire State of Jharkhand, which hitherto was under the jur
Dec 23, 2016
RBI opens the Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Dehradun
Considering the significant increase in banking network during the recent past and the vast jurisdiction being covered by the current Office of the Banking Ombudsman, Kanpur, the Reserve Bank of India has set up an Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Dehradun. The Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Dehradun will have the jurisdiction over the entire State of Uttarakhand and also the seven districts of Western Uttar Pradesh
Considering the significant increase in banking network during the recent past and the vast jurisdiction being covered by the current Office of the Banking Ombudsman, Kanpur, the Reserve Bank of India has set up an Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Dehradun. The Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Dehradun will have the jurisdiction over the entire State of Uttarakhand and also the seven districts of Western Uttar Pradesh
Dec 23, 2016
Issue of ₹ 5 coins to commemorate the occasion of "University of Mysore Centenary Celebrations”
The Government of India has minted the above mentioned coins which the Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation. The design details of these coins as notified in The Gazette of India-Extraordinary-Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i)-No.591 dated August 24, 2016 published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, are as follows - Obverse - The face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the centre with the legend "सत्
The Government of India has minted the above mentioned coins which the Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation. The design details of these coins as notified in The Gazette of India-Extraordinary-Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i)-No.591 dated August 24, 2016 published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, are as follows - Obverse - The face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the centre with the legend "सत्
Dec 21, 2016
RBI signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency, Turkey
The Reserve Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency of Republic of Turkey. The MoU was signed by Mr Mehmet İrfan Kurt, Vice Chairman on behalf of Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency and Mrs Meena Hemchandra, Executive Director on behalf of Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank has entered into Memorandam of Understanding, Letter
The Reserve Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency of Republic of Turkey. The MoU was signed by Mr Mehmet İrfan Kurt, Vice Chairman on behalf of Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency and Mrs Meena Hemchandra, Executive Director on behalf of Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank has entered into Memorandam of Understanding, Letter
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