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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
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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
Jan 25, 2018
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - The R. S. Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
The R.S. Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated June 24, 2015, from close of business on June 26, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended and modified from time to time, the last being Directive dated September 20, 2017 and was valid upto January 25, 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 in it under su
The R.S. Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated June 24, 2015, from close of business on June 26, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended and modified from time to time, the last being Directive dated September 20, 2017 and was valid upto January 25, 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 in it under su
Jan 24, 2018
RBI Directions issued to Navodaya Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Nagpur, Maharashtra further extended upto July 15, 2018
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the Directions earlier issued to Navodaya Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Nagpur for further six months. The Directions are now valid up to July 15, 2018, subject to review. The Directions were imposed in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank under sub section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). A copy of the Directions is displayed on the bank's premises for perusal by interested members of public
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the Directions earlier issued to Navodaya Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Nagpur for further six months. The Directions are now valid up to July 15, 2018, subject to review. The Directions were imposed in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank under sub section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). A copy of the Directions is displayed on the bank's premises for perusal by interested members of public
Jan 23, 2018
Cancellation of Banking Licence - The Bhopal Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Bhopal
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide order dated January 17, 2018 cancelled the licence of The Bhopal Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on January 22, 2018. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Madhya Pradesh has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank. The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as: The bank d
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide order dated January 17, 2018 cancelled the licence of The Bhopal Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on January 22, 2018. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Madhya Pradesh has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank. The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as: The bank d
Jan 22, 2018
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on M/s Ramky Finance and Investment (P) Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1 lakh on M/s Ramky Finance and Investment (P) Limited (the company) under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 58G, read with clause (aa) of sub-section (5) of section 58B of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (the RBI Act, 1934) for the failure to comply with the directions/orders issued by RBI from time to time. Background M/s Ramky Finance and Investment (P) Limited has changed its name to M/
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1 lakh on M/s Ramky Finance and Investment (P) Limited (the company) under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 58G, read with clause (aa) of sub-section (5) of section 58B of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (the RBI Act, 1934) for the failure to comply with the directions/orders issued by RBI from time to time. Background M/s Ramky Finance and Investment (P) Limited has changed its name to M/
Jan 16, 2018
Withdrawal of Directions - The Suri Friends’ Union Co-operative Bank Ltd., Suri, West Bengal
Reserve Bank had issued Directions under Section 35 A read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Suri Friends’ Union Co-operative Bank Ltd., Suri, West Bengal vide Directive dated March 28, 2014. Directions imposed were extended and modified from time to time, last being up to January 06, 2018 vide Directive dated June 29, 2017. Reserve Bank, on being satisfied that in the public interest it is necessary to do so, in exercise of the powers vested
Reserve Bank had issued Directions under Section 35 A read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Suri Friends’ Union Co-operative Bank Ltd., Suri, West Bengal vide Directive dated March 28, 2014. Directions imposed were extended and modified from time to time, last being up to January 06, 2018 vide Directive dated June 29, 2017. Reserve Bank, on being satisfied that in the public interest it is necessary to do so, in exercise of the powers vested
Jan 10, 2018
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Gomati Nagariya Sahakari Bank Ltd., Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh)
The Reserve Bank of India has notified that in partial modification of its directive it has, vide directive dated July 03, 2017, relaxed the directions imposed on Gomati Nagariya Sahakari Bank Ltd., Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh). Now, a sum not exceeding ₹ 30,000/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand only) may be allowed to be withdrawn by a depositor, subject to the conditions specified in the modified directive. All other provisions of the earlier directive dated July 03, 2017 shall
The Reserve Bank of India has notified that in partial modification of its directive it has, vide directive dated July 03, 2017, relaxed the directions imposed on Gomati Nagariya Sahakari Bank Ltd., Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh). Now, a sum not exceeding ₹ 30,000/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand only) may be allowed to be withdrawn by a depositor, subject to the conditions specified in the modified directive. All other provisions of the earlier directive dated July 03, 2017 shall
Jan 08, 2018
RBI extends Directions to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), hereby directs that the Directive dated August 28, 2015 issued to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi , as modified from time to time, the validity of which was extended upto January 8, 2018, shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of si
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), hereby directs that the Directive dated August 28, 2015 issued to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi , as modified from time to time, the validity of which was extended upto January 8, 2018, shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of si
Jan 04, 2018
11 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 Rajputana Investment Society Private Limited 8, Sarat Chatterjee Avenue, Kolka
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 Rajputana Investment Society Private Limited 8, Sarat Chatterjee Avenue, Kolka
Jan 04, 2018
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 Alchemist Holdings Limited (Formerly known as M/s Mahindra Finlease Private Limited) 405, Jyoti Shikhar Tower, Janakpuri Di
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 Alchemist Holdings Limited (Formerly known as M/s Mahindra Finlease Private Limited) 405, Jyoti Shikhar Tower, Janakpuri Di
Jan 04, 2018
Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bengaluru- Extension of All Inclusive Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949(AACS)
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, 2017 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 35
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, 2017 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 35
Dec 22, 2017
RBI Clarification on Banks under Prompt Corrective Action
The Reserve Bank of India has come across some misinformed communication circulating in some section of media including social media, about closure of some Public Sector Banks in the wake of their being placed under the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework. In this context attention is drawn to the press release issued on June 5, 2017, which stated as under: “The Reserve Bank has clarified that the PCA framework is not intended to constrain normal operations of th
The Reserve Bank of India has come across some misinformed communication circulating in some section of media including social media, about closure of some Public Sector Banks in the wake of their being placed under the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework. In this context attention is drawn to the press release issued on June 5, 2017, which stated as under: “The Reserve Bank has clarified that the PCA framework is not intended to constrain normal operations of th
Dec 18, 2017
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month of November 2017
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of November 2017. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2017-2018/1665
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of November 2017. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2017-2018/1665
Dec 14, 2017
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on M/s Radhakrishna Finance Pvt. Ltd
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh on M/s Radhakrishna Finance Pvt. Ltd. (the company) under Section 58G(1)(b) read with Sub-section 5(aa) of section 58B of the RBI Act, 1934 for violation of various directions/orders issued by Reserve Bank of India from time to time. Background A scrutiny of the company under section 45N of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (the RBI Act, 1934) with reference to its financial position as on March 3
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh on M/s Radhakrishna Finance Pvt. Ltd. (the company) under Section 58G(1)(b) read with Sub-section 5(aa) of section 58B of the RBI Act, 1934 for violation of various directions/orders issued by Reserve Bank of India from time to time. Background A scrutiny of the company under section 45N of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (the RBI Act, 1934) with reference to its financial position as on March 3
Dec 11, 2017
RBI penalised The A P Mahajan’s Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.50 lakh (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The A P Mahajan’s 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrict
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.50 lakh (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The A P Mahajan’s 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrict
Dec 05, 2017
Reserve Bank cautions regarding risk of virtual currencies including Bitcoins
Attention of members of public is drawn to the Press Release issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on December 24, 2013, cautioning users, holders and traders of Virtual Currencies (VCs) including Bitcoins regarding the potential economic, financial, operational, legal, customer protection and security related risks associated in dealing with such VCs. Vide press release dated February 1, 2017, RBI has also clarified that it has not given any licence/authorisation
Attention of members of public is drawn to the Press Release issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on December 24, 2013, cautioning users, holders and traders of Virtual Currencies (VCs) including Bitcoins regarding the potential economic, financial, operational, legal, customer protection and security related risks associated in dealing with such VCs. Vide press release dated February 1, 2017, RBI has also clarified that it has not given any licence/authorisation
Nov 30, 2017
15 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 Eagle Industrial Developments Private Limited (Presently M/s Suchitra Dyeing a
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 Eagle Industrial Developments Private Limited (Presently M/s Suchitra Dyeing a
Nov 30, 2017
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 2 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following two 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 GFL Financials India Limited 10/2, Ramganj, Jinsi, Indore – 452002 B.03.00159 August 24, 2002 October 18, 2017 2 M/s Alagendr
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following two 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 GFL Financials India Limited 10/2, Ramganj, Jinsi, Indore – 452002 B.03.00159 August 24, 2002 October 18, 2017 2 M/s Alagendr
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