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Mar 09, 2018
RBI extends validity of the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from March 12, 2018 to September 11, 2018, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since June 12, 2014 vide directive dated June 4, 2014 issued under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The aforesaid directive was modified / its validity was extended vide RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from March 12, 2018 to September 11, 2018, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since June 12, 2014 vide directive dated June 4, 2014 issued under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The aforesaid directive was modified / its validity was extended vide RBI
Mar 09, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Airtel Payments Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on March 07, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 50 million on Airtel Payments Bank Limited (the bank) for contravening the ‘Operating Guidelines for Payments Banks’ and directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on March 07, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 50 million on Airtel Payments Bank Limited (the bank) for contravening the ‘Operating Guidelines for Payments Banks’ and directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of
Mar 08, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on March 01, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ one million on Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with one of the licensing conditions stipulated by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46(4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on March 01, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ one million on Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with one of the licensing conditions stipulated by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46(4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not
Mar 07, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on State Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on March 01, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 4 million on State Bank of India (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46(4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on March 01, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 4 million on State Bank of India (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46(4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance
Mar 07, 2018
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Alwar (Rajasthan)
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is satisfied that in public interest it is necessary to extend the period of operation of Directions issued to Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Alwar (Rajasthan) vide its directive dated March 01, 2017, effective from March 8, 2017 which were ex
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is satisfied that in public interest it is necessary to extend the period of operation of Directions issued to Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Alwar (Rajasthan) vide its directive dated March 01, 2017, effective from March 8, 2017 which were ex
Mar 06, 2018
RBI extends validity of the Directions issued to the Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh for a further period of four months from March 07, 2018 to July 06, 2018, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since July 07, 2015 vide directive dated June 30, 2015 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The aforesaid directive has been modified / its validity extended vide RBI dir
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh for a further period of four months from March 07, 2018 to July 06, 2018, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since July 07, 2015 vide directive dated June 30, 2015 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The aforesaid directive has been modified / its validity extended vide RBI dir
Mar 05, 2018
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on Indian Overseas Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on February 27, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on Indian Overseas Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to the aforesaid directio
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on February 27, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on Indian Overseas Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to the aforesaid directio
Mar 05, 2018
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on Axis Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on February 27, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 30 million on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on February 27, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 30 million on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to
Feb 28, 2018
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - The Maratha Sahakari Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Maratha Sahakari Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions from close of business on August 31, 2016 vide directive dated August 31, 2016, The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive dated August 28, 2017 and was valid upto February 28, 2018 subject to review. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that , the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested
The Maratha Sahakari Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions from close of business on August 31, 2016 vide directive dated August 31, 2016, The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive dated August 28, 2017 and was valid upto February 28, 2018 subject to review. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that , the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested
Feb 27, 2018
RBI penalised The Ramakrishna Mutually Aided Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Nidadavole, Andhra Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Ramakrishna Mutually Aided Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Nidadavole, 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to director
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Ramakrishna Mutually Aided Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Nidadavole, 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to director
Feb 27, 2018
The Kuppam Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.50 lakh (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The Kuppam Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Kuppam, 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to directors and their relativ
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.50 lakh (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The Kuppam Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Kuppam, 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to directors and their relativ
Feb 23, 2018
The Reserve Bank introduces Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies
As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement of February 7, 2018, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today launched the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) vide Notification dated February 23, 2018 for redressal of complaints against NBFCs registered with RBI under Section 45-IA of the RBI Act, 1934. The Scheme will provide a cost-free and expeditious complaint redressal mechanism relating to deficiency in the services by NBFCs covered under the
As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement of February 7, 2018, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today launched the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) vide Notification dated February 23, 2018 for redressal of complaints against NBFCs registered with RBI under Section 45-IA of the RBI Act, 1934. The Scheme will provide a cost-free and expeditious complaint redressal mechanism relating to deficiency in the services by NBFCs covered under the
Feb 20, 2018
RBI penalised Bedkihal Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd., Bedkihal, Karnataka
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) on Bedkihal Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd., Bedkihal, Karnataka in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of directives/guidelines of Reserve Bank of India on Exposure Norms. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Show C
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) on Bedkihal Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd., Bedkihal, Karnataka in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of directives/guidelines of Reserve Bank of India on Exposure Norms. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Show C
Feb 20, 2018
9 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 R. S. Commerce Private Limited 46, B. B. Ganguly Street, 4th Floor, Room No. 4
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 R. S. Commerce Private Limited 46, B. B. Ganguly Street, 4th Floor, Room No. 4
Feb 20, 2018
Cancellation of Certificate of Registration of 6 NBFCs
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 cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sr. No. Name of the Company Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Sujala Commercial Ltd. 60, Metcalfe Street, Kolkata – 700013 05.01818 April 13, 1998 December 19, 2017 2 M/s Alchemist Capital Limited SCO 52-53, Sector 9-D, Chandigarh – 160009
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 cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sr. No. Name of the Company Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Sujala Commercial Ltd. 60, Metcalfe Street, Kolkata – 700013 05.01818 April 13, 1998 December 19, 2017 2 M/s Alchemist Capital Limited SCO 52-53, Sector 9-D, Chandigarh – 160009
Feb 14, 2018
Cancellation of licence to carry on banking business in India and Voluntary Conversion of Urban Co-operative Bank into a Co-operative Society under Sections 22 and 36A(2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) - Sher Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh)
Sher Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) submitted a proposal to Reserve Bank of India for voluntary conversion of the bank to a co-operative credit society and to declare it as a non-banking institution. The bank has complied with the requirements as stipulated in section 36A(2) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) (the Act) for going out of purview of the Act. It is hereby notified for information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India has c
Sher Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) submitted a proposal to Reserve Bank of India for voluntary conversion of the bank to a co-operative credit society and to declare it as a non-banking institution. The bank has complied with the requirements as stipulated in section 36A(2) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) (the Act) for going out of purview of the Act. It is hereby notified for information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India has c
Feb 08, 2018
Report of the Inter-Regulatory Working Group on FinTech and Digital Banking
The Reserve Bank of India today placed on its website the report of the Inter-Regulatory Working Group on FinTech and Digital Banking in India. Background The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had set up an inter-regulatory Working Group (Chair: Shri Sudarshan Sen, Executive Director, RBI) to study the entire gamut of regulatory issues relating to FinTech and Digital Banking in India. The Committee had representation from all the financial sector regulators, namely, Reserve
The Reserve Bank of India today placed on its website the report of the Inter-Regulatory Working Group on FinTech and Digital Banking in India. Background The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had set up an inter-regulatory Working Group (Chair: Shri Sudarshan Sen, Executive Director, RBI) to study the entire gamut of regulatory issues relating to FinTech and Digital Banking in India. The Committee had representation from all the financial sector regulators, namely, Reserve
Feb 01, 2018
Government of India nominates Dr. Prasanna Kumar Mohanty and Shri Dilip S. Shanghvi to Central Board of Reserve Bank of India
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of the sub-section (1) of Section 8 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Central Government has nominated Dr. Prasanna Kumar Mohanty and Shri Dilip S. Shanghvi as Directors to the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India for a period upto February 08, 2021 and March 10, 2021 respectively or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Jose J. Kattoor Chief General Manager Press Release: 2017-2018/2096
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of the sub-section (1) of Section 8 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Central Government has nominated Dr. Prasanna Kumar Mohanty and Shri Dilip S. Shanghvi as Directors to the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India for a period upto February 08, 2021 and March 10, 2021 respectively or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Jose J. Kattoor Chief General Manager Press Release: 2017-2018/2096
Feb 01, 2018
The Sircilla Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Sircilla, Telangana - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.50 lakh (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The Sircilla Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Sircilla, 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions a
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.50 lakh (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The Sircilla Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Sircilla, 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions a
Jan 25, 2018
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month December 2017
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of December 2017. Anirudha D. Jadhav Assistant Manager Press Release: 2017-2018/2035
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of December 2017. Anirudha D. Jadhav Assistant Manager Press Release: 2017-2018/2035
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