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The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Ramgarhia Co-operative Bank Limited, New Delhi vide Directive No. DEL.DOS.EXG_SSM.No.S515/12-10-013/2022-2023 dated July 07, 2022 for a period of 06 months up to close of business on January 08, 2023, which was last extended vide Directive No. DOR.MON.D-01/12.28.115/2025-26 dated April 04, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of business on July 08, 2025.
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Ramgarhia Co-operative Bank Limited, New Delhi vide Directive No. DEL.DOS.EXG_SSM.No.S515/12-10-013/2022-2023 dated July 07, 2022 for a period of 06 months up to close of business on January 08, 2023, which was last extended vide Directive No. DOR.MON.D-01/12.28.115/2025-26 dated April 04, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of business on July 08, 2025.
PDF (It is hereby notified for 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) vide Directive Ref. No. DEL.DOS.EXG_SSM.No.S143/12-10-005/2025-2026 dated July 03, 2025, has issued certain Directions to Innovative Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Delhi (“the bank”), whereby, as from the close of business on July 04, 2025, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits,
It is hereby notified for 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) vide Directive Ref. No. DEL.DOS.EXG_SSM.No.S143/12-10-005/2025-2026 dated July 03, 2025, has issued certain Directions to Innovative Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Delhi (“the bank”), whereby, as from the close of business on July 04, 2025, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits,
It is hereby notified for 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) vide Directive Ref. No. GWH.DOS.ADM.No.S103/01-10-101/2025-2026 dated July 03, 2025, has issued certain Directions to The Industrial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Guwahati (“the bank”), whereby, as from the close of business on July 04, 2025, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits, disburse or
It is hereby notified for 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) vide Directive Ref. No. GWH.DOS.ADM.No.S103/01-10-101/2025-2026 dated July 03, 2025, has issued certain Directions to The Industrial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Guwahati (“the bank”), whereby, as from the close of business on July 04, 2025, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits, disburse or
It is hereby notified for 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) vide Directive Ref. No. CO.DOS.SED.No.S2770/12-22-023/2025-2026 dated July 03, 2025, has issued certain Directions to The Bhavani Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai (“the bank”), whereby, as from the close of business on July 04, 2025, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits, disburse or agree to disburse any payment whether in discharge of its liabilities and obligations or otherwise, enter into any compromise or arrangement and sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets except as notified in the RBI Direction dated July 03, 2025, a copy of which has been directed to be displayed on the bank's website / premises for perusal by interested members of the public. Considering the bank's current liquidity position
It is hereby notified for 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) vide Directive Ref. No. CO.DOS.SED.No.S2770/12-22-023/2025-2026 dated July 03, 2025, has issued certain Directions to The Bhavani Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai (“the bank”), whereby, as from the close of business on July 04, 2025, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits, disburse or agree to disburse any payment whether in discharge of its liabilities and obligations or otherwise, enter into any compromise or arrangement and sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets except as notified in the RBI Direction dated July 03, 2025, a copy of which has been directed to be displayed on the bank's website / premises for perusal by interested members of the public. Considering the bank's current liquidity position
The various services offered by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to the entities regulated by it and to the citizens of the country were listed under two distinct heads viz. Timelines for Regulatory Approvals and Citizens’ Charter. Under Regulatory Approvals 133 services were made available, while the Citizens’ Charter had 58 services. A comprehensive review of the services offered by RBI has been undertaken and the timelines have been rationalised leading to reduction of time in 11 services. All services to the regulated entities and to the citizens have been subsumed under the Citizen’s Charter. The Citizen’s Charter now contains 204 services.
The various services offered by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to the entities regulated by it and to the citizens of the country were listed under two distinct heads viz. Timelines for Regulatory Approvals and Citizens’ Charter. Under Regulatory Approvals 133 services were made available, while the Citizens’ Charter had 58 services. A comprehensive review of the services offered by RBI has been undertaken and the timelines have been rationalised leading to reduction of time in 11 services. All services to the regulated entities and to the citizens have been subsumed under the Citizen’s Charter. The Citizen’s Charter now contains 204 services.
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Shree Mahalaxmi Urban Co-operative Credit Bank Ltd., Gokak vide Directive No. CO.DOS.SED.No.S4800/12-23-151/2024-2025 dated September 26, 2024, for a period of six months up to close of business on March 27, 2025 as modified from time to time, which were last extended upto June 27, 2025 vide Directive No. DOR.MON/D-110/12.23.151/2024-25 dated March 25, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of business on June 27, 2025.
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Shree Mahalaxmi Urban Co-operative Credit Bank Ltd., Gokak vide Directive No. CO.DOS.SED.No.S4800/12-23-151/2024-2025 dated September 26, 2024, for a period of six months up to close of business on March 27, 2025 as modified from time to time, which were last extended upto June 27, 2025 vide Directive No. DOR.MON/D-110/12.23.151/2024-25 dated March 25, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of business on June 27, 2025.
The Reserve Bank had issued draft guidelines on ‘Prudential Framework for Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances - Projects Under Implementation’ on May 03, 2024, for stakeholder comments. The draft guidelines proposed an enabling framework for the regulated entities (REs) for financing project loans, while addressing the underlying risks.
The Reserve Bank had issued draft guidelines on ‘Prudential Framework for Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances - Projects Under Implementation’ on May 03, 2024, for stakeholder comments. The draft guidelines proposed an enabling framework for the regulated entities (REs) for financing project loans, while addressing the underlying risks.
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (4) of Section 44A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of The Dhinoj Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Dhinoj, Gujarat with Akhand Anand Co-operative Bank Ltd., Surat, Gujarat.
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (4) of Section 44A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of The Dhinoj Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Dhinoj, Gujarat with Akhand Anand Co-operative Bank Ltd., Surat, Gujarat.
The Reserve Bank of India, vide directive CO.DOS.SED.No.S8240/12-22-493/2022-2023 dated March 09, 2023, had placed Pune Sahakari Bank Ltd., Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on March 10, 2023, for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to close of business on June 10, 2025. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, 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, vide directive CO.DOS.SED.No.S8240/12-22-493/2022-2023 dated March 09, 2023, had placed Pune Sahakari Bank Ltd., Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on March 10, 2023, for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to close of business on June 10, 2025. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, 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 issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to National Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow vide Directive No. LKO.DOS.SED.No.S875/10-03-759/2022-2023 dated March 09, 2023, for a period of six months up to close of business on September 10, 2023, as modified from time to time, which were last extended up to close of business on June 10, 2025 vide Directive DOR.MON/D-107/12-28-015/2024-2025 dated March 04, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of business on June 10, 2025.
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to National Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow vide Directive No. LKO.DOS.SED.No.S875/10-03-759/2022-2023 dated March 09, 2023, for a period of six months up to close of business on September 10, 2023, as modified from time to time, which were last extended up to close of business on June 10, 2025 vide Directive DOR.MON/D-107/12-28-015/2024-2025 dated March 04, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of business on June 10, 2025.
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Sikar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sikar, Rajasthan vide Directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-2/12.27.215/2018-19 dated October 26, 2018, for a period of six months up to May 09, 2019 as modified from time to time, which were last extended up to June 09, 2025 vide Directive DOR.MON/D-105/12.27.215/2024-25 dated March 03, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond June 09, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Sikar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sikar, Rajasthan vide Directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-2/12.27.215/2018-19 dated October 26, 2018, for a period of six months up to May 09, 2019 as modified from time to time, which were last extended up to June 09, 2025 vide Directive DOR.MON/D-105/12.27.215/2024-25 dated March 03, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond June 09, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (4) of Section 44A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of The Adinath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Surat, Gujarat with Shri Vinayak Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (4) of Section 44A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of The Adinath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Surat, Gujarat with Shri Vinayak Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bangalore vide Directive No. CO.DOS.SED.No.S1931/12.23.001/2024-2025 dated June 12, 2024 for a period of six months upto December 12, 2024 as modified from time to time, which were last extended upto June 12, 2025 vide Directive No. DOR.MON/D-104/12.23.001/2024-25 dated March 05, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond June 12, 2025.
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bangalore vide Directive No. CO.DOS.SED.No.S1931/12.23.001/2024-2025 dated June 12, 2024 for a period of six months upto December 12, 2024 as modified from time to time, which were last extended upto June 12, 2025 vide Directive No. DOR.MON/D-104/12.23.001/2024-25 dated March 05, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond June 12, 2025.
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Karwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Karwar vide Directive No. CO.DOS.SED.No.S1932/12-23-065/2024-2025 dated June 12, 2024, for a period of six months up to close of business on December 12, 2024, as modified from time to time, which were last extended up to close of business on June 12, 2025 vide Directive DOR.MON/D-106/12-23-065/2024-2025 dated March 03, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of business on June 12, 2025.
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Karwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Karwar vide Directive No. CO.DOS.SED.No.S1932/12-23-065/2024-2025 dated June 12, 2024, for a period of six months up to close of business on December 12, 2024, as modified from time to time, which were last extended up to close of business on June 12, 2025 vide Directive DOR.MON/D-106/12-23-065/2024-2025 dated March 03, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of business on June 12, 2025.
It is hereby notified for 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) vide Directive Ref. No. CO.DOS.SED.No. S1580/12-22-321/2025-2026 dated May 28, 2025, has issued certain Directions to The YASHWANT CO-OPERATIVE BANK Ltd., Phaltan, (“the bank”), whereby, as from the close of business on May 29, 2025, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits, disburse or agree to disburse any payment whether in discharge of its liabilities and obligations or otherwise, enter into any compromise or arrangement and sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets except as notified in the RBI Direction dated May 28, 2025, a copy of which has been directed to be displayed on the bank's website / premises for perusal by interested members of the public. Considering the bank's present liquidity position, the bank has been directed not to allow withdrawal of any amount from savings bank or current accounts or any other account of a depositor but is allowed to set off loans against deposits subject to the conditions stated in the above RBI Directions. The bank may incur expenditure in respect of certain essential items such as salaries of employees, rent, electricity bills, etc., as specified in the said Directions.
It is hereby notified for 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) vide Directive Ref. No. CO.DOS.SED.No. S1580/12-22-321/2025-2026 dated May 28, 2025, has issued certain Directions to The YASHWANT CO-OPERATIVE BANK Ltd., Phaltan, (“the bank”), whereby, as from the close of business on May 29, 2025, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits, disburse or agree to disburse any payment whether in discharge of its liabilities and obligations or otherwise, enter into any compromise or arrangement and sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets except as notified in the RBI Direction dated May 28, 2025, a copy of which has been directed to be displayed on the bank's website / premises for perusal by interested members of the public. Considering the bank's present liquidity position, the bank has been directed not to allow withdrawal of any amount from savings bank or current accounts or any other account of a depositor but is allowed to set off loans against deposits subject to the conditions stated in the above RBI Directions. The bank may incur expenditure in respect of certain essential items such as salaries of employees, rent, electricity bills, etc., as specified in the said Directions.
Please refer to instructions at paragraph 6.1 of the circular captioned Inoperative Accounts/ Unclaimed Deposits in Banks - Revised Instructions, dated January 1, 2024. Reserve Bank has released today the draft circular on Inoperative Accounts/ Unclaimed Deposits in Banks – Revised Instructions (Amendment) 2025 which modifies the aforementioned instructions. The comments on the draft circular are invited from the public/ stakeholders till June 6, 2025. The comments/ feedback may be submitted through the link under the ‘Connect 2 Regulate’ Section available on the Reserve Bank’s website or may alternatively be forwarded to
Please refer to instructions at paragraph 6.1 of the circular captioned Inoperative Accounts/ Unclaimed Deposits in Banks - Revised Instructions, dated January 1, 2024. Reserve Bank has released today the draft circular on Inoperative Accounts/ Unclaimed Deposits in Banks – Revised Instructions (Amendment) 2025 which modifies the aforementioned instructions. The comments on the draft circular are invited from the public/ stakeholders till June 6, 2025. The comments/ feedback may be submitted through the link under the ‘Connect 2 Regulate’ Section available on the Reserve Bank’s website or may alternatively be forwarded to
The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 has enabled certain capital related provisions such as issuance of special shares, issuance of shares at a premium, etc., which are new to the co-operative banking sector. The Report of the Expert Committee on Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (the Expert Committee), chaired by Shri. N.S. Vishwanathan, former Deputy Governor, RBI, had provided broad guiding principles on these provisions through its recommendations. Thereafter, a Working Group was constituted in RBI to inter alia operationalise the recommendations of the Expert Committee on these newly enabled capital related provisions.
The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 has enabled certain capital related provisions such as issuance of special shares, issuance of shares at a premium, etc., which are new to the co-operative banking sector. The Report of the Expert Committee on Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (the Expert Committee), chaired by Shri. N.S. Vishwanathan, former Deputy Governor, RBI, had provided broad guiding principles on these provisions through its recommendations. Thereafter, a Working Group was constituted in RBI to inter alia operationalise the recommendations of the Expert Committee on these newly enabled capital related provisions.
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Shimsha Sahakara Bank Niyamitha, Maddur, Mandya District vide Directive BLR.DOS.SSMS.No.S2174/12-08-295/2022-23 dated February 23, 2023, for a period of six months up to August 24, 2023, as modified from time to time, which were last extended up to close of business on May 24, 2025 vide Directive DOR.MON/D-73/12.23.292/2024-25 dated November 21, 2024. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond May 24, 2025.
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Shimsha Sahakara Bank Niyamitha, Maddur, Mandya District vide Directive BLR.DOS.SSMS.No.S2174/12-08-295/2022-23 dated February 23, 2023, for a period of six months up to August 24, 2023, as modified from time to time, which were last extended up to close of business on May 24, 2025 vide Directive DOR.MON/D-73/12.23.292/2024-25 dated November 21, 2024. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond May 24, 2025.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated May 19, 2025, has cancelled the licence of “HCBL Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow”. Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on May 19, 2025. The Commissioner and Registrar of Cooperative, Uttar Pradesh has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated May 19, 2025, has cancelled the licence of “HCBL Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow”. Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on May 19, 2025. The Commissioner and Registrar of Cooperative, Uttar Pradesh has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.
The Reserve Bank had, on December 19, 2023, issued guidelines relating to investment by the regulated entities (REs) in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), with the objective of addressing certain concerns relating to possible evergreening through this route. Subsequently, certain clarifications were issued vide circular dated March 27, 2024.
The Reserve Bank had, on December 19, 2023, issued guidelines relating to investment by the regulated entities (REs) in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), with the objective of addressing certain concerns relating to possible evergreening through this route. Subsequently, certain clarifications were issued vide circular dated March 27, 2024.
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