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Jan 19, 2011
RBI Measures to extend Credit Support to Micro Finance Institutions
The Reserve Bank of India has today advised certain relaxation to banks in its present restructuring guidelines in order to enable them to extend credit support to micro finance institutions (MFIs). The relaxation is purely a temporary measure and would be applicable to bank loans to MFIs restructured by banks up to March 31, 2011, the Reserve Bank has stated. Relaxation considered The Reserve Bank has asked banks to extend the regulatory asset classification benefit
The Reserve Bank of India has today advised certain relaxation to banks in its present restructuring guidelines in order to enable them to extend credit support to micro finance institutions (MFIs). The relaxation is purely a temporary measure and would be applicable to bank loans to MFIs restructured by banks up to March 31, 2011, the Reserve Bank has stated. Relaxation considered The Reserve Bank has asked banks to extend the regulatory asset classification benefit
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Dec 31, 2010
Bombay Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on Bombay Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of instructions/guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India. The bank had violated the group exposure norms prescribed by RBI on June 21, 2005 by sanctioni
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on Bombay Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of instructions/guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India. The bank had violated the group exposure norms prescribed by RBI on June 21, 2005 by sanctioni
Dec 24, 2010
Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of instructions/guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India.The bank had violated RBI directives by purchasing/discounting cheques beyond the ceiling of ` 0.25 lakh in c
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of instructions/guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India.The bank had violated RBI directives by purchasing/discounting cheques beyond the ceiling of ` 0.25 lakh in c
Dec 23, 2010
Reserve Bank Cancels the Licence of The Golaghat Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Golaghat (Assam)
In view of the fact that the Golaghat Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Golaghat (Assam), had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order cancelling its licence to the bank after the close of business on December 16, 2010. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Government of Assam have also been requested to issue an order for winding up the
In view of the fact that the Golaghat Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Golaghat (Assam), had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order cancelling its licence to the bank after the close of business on December 16, 2010. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Government of Assam have also been requested to issue an order for winding up the
Dec 23, 2010
Arjun Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Solapur, Maharashtra - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Arjun Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Solapur, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India's directives on exposure limit, unsecured loans and director related loans. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Arjun Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Solapur, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India's directives on exposure limit, unsecured loans and director related loans. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice
Dec 10, 2010
Sampada Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 50000.00 (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on Sampada Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 for violation of Reserve Bank of India's directive under section 41 of RBI Act, 1934 and section 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29 and 31 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) read with
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 50000.00 (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on Sampada Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 for violation of Reserve Bank of India's directive under section 41 of RBI Act, 1934 and section 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29 and 31 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) read with
Nov 29, 2010
RBI cautions Public about Unauthorised Companies collecting Deposits
The Reserve Bank of India has today cautioned members of public about unauthorised companies which collect money from public stating that they have been authorised by the Reserve Bank to do so. The Reserve Bank stated that it has published on its website (/en/web/rbi/regulations-non-banking/other-links/list-of-nbfcs) a list of non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) which are permitted to accept deposits. No NBFC outside of this list can accept deposits from public. Doi
The Reserve Bank of India has today cautioned members of public about unauthorised companies which collect money from public stating that they have been authorised by the Reserve Bank to do so. The Reserve Bank stated that it has published on its website (/en/web/rbi/regulations-non-banking/other-links/list-of-nbfcs) a list of non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) which are permitted to accept deposits. No NBFC outside of this list can accept deposits from public. Doi
Nov 25, 2010
The Bantra Co-operative Bank Ltd., Howrah - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of ` 2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on The Bantra Co-operative Bank Ltd., Howrah in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 for violation of the provisions of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) relating to imposition of directives, for allowing withdrawals in Current and Savings Bank accounts in excess of
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of ` 2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on The Bantra Co-operative Bank Ltd., Howrah in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 for violation of the provisions of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) relating to imposition of directives, for allowing withdrawals in Current and Savings Bank accounts in excess of
Nov 22, 2010
RBI cancels the Licence of The Boriavi People's Co-operative Bank Ltd., Boriavi, (Gujarat)
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of the Boriavi People's Co-operative Bank Ltd., Boriavi, Gujarat. The order of cancellation of the licence was given after the close of business on November 19, 2010. The Reserve Bank has also requested the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Gujarat to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator. Consequent to the cancellation of its licence, The Boriavi People's Co-operative Bank Ltd., Boriavi,
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of the Boriavi People's Co-operative Bank Ltd., Boriavi, Gujarat. The order of cancellation of the licence was given after the close of business on November 19, 2010. The Reserve Bank has also requested the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Gujarat to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator. Consequent to the cancellation of its licence, The Boriavi People's Co-operative Bank Ltd., Boriavi,
Nov 22, 2010
Kasundia Co-operative Bank Ltd., Howrah - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on Kasundia Co-operative Bank Ltd., Howrah in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 for violation of the provisions of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) relating to imposition of directives, for resorting to borrowings without prior approval from Reserve Bank of Indi
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on Kasundia Co-operative Bank Ltd., Howrah in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 for violation of the provisions of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) relating to imposition of directives, for resorting to borrowings without prior approval from Reserve Bank of Indi
Nov 16, 2010
Cosmos Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Cosmos Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as applicable to co-operative societies), for violation of instructions/guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India. The bank had violated Reserve Bank of India directives by sanctioning
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Cosmos Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as applicable to co-operative societies), for violation of instructions/guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India. The bank had violated Reserve Bank of India directives by sanctioning
Oct 07, 2010
RBI sets up Committee on Licensing of Urban Co-operative Banks
The Reserve Bank of India has constituted an Expert Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri Y.H. Malegam for studying the advisability of granting new urban co-operative banking licences under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 [As Applicable to Co-operative Societies (AACS)] The terms of reference of the Committee are as under : To review the role and performance of UCBs over the last decade and especially since the adoption of VISION document in 2004, T
The Reserve Bank of India has constituted an Expert Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri Y.H. Malegam for studying the advisability of granting new urban co-operative banking licences under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 [As Applicable to Co-operative Societies (AACS)] The terms of reference of the Committee are as under : To review the role and performance of UCBs over the last decade and especially since the adoption of VISION document in 2004, T
Oct 06, 2010
Solapur Nagari Audyogik Sahakari Bank Niyamit, Solapur, Maharashtra - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Solapur Nagari Audyogik Sahakari Bank Niyamit, Solapur, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 for violation of the Reserve Bank of India's instructions on investment in government securities and violation of supervisory action imposed on the bank vide its letter dated
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Solapur Nagari Audyogik Sahakari Bank Niyamit, Solapur, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 for violation of the Reserve Bank of India's instructions on investment in government securities and violation of supervisory action imposed on the bank vide its letter dated
Oct 04, 2010
Pen Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Pen, Raigad, Maharashtra - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on Pen Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Pen, Raigad, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 for violation of the provision of Section 35(2) of the Act, ibid. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank in response to which the bank had submitted writte
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on Pen Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Pen, Raigad, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 for violation of the provision of Section 35(2) of the Act, ibid. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank in response to which the bank had submitted writte
Sep 06, 2010
Reserve Bank Cancels the Licence of Anyonya Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vadodra (Gujarat)
In view of the fact that Anyonya Co-operative Bank Ltd. Vadodra, Gujarat had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Gujarat had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order cancelling its licence to the bank after the close of business on September 03, 2010. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Gujarat has also been requested to issue
In view of the fact that Anyonya Co-operative Bank Ltd. Vadodra, Gujarat had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Gujarat had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order cancelling its licence to the bank after the close of business on September 03, 2010. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Gujarat has also been requested to issue
Aug 11, 2010
Brahmadeodada Mane Sahakari Bank Ltd., Solapur - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs.5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Brahmadeodada Mane Sahakari Bank Ltd., Solapur, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of the guidelines for granting unsecured credit facilities, allowing remission of debt in various borrowal accounts, waiving b
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs.5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Brahmadeodada Mane Sahakari Bank Ltd., Solapur, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of the guidelines for granting unsecured credit facilities, allowing remission of debt in various borrowal accounts, waiving b
Aug 05, 2010
Reserve Bank Cancels the Licence of the Belgaum Catholic Co-operative Bank Ltd., Belgaum, Karnataka
In view of the fact that the Belgaum Catholic Co-operative Bank Ltd., Belgaum (Karnataka) had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Karnataka had failed and the depositors of the bank were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order canceling its licence to the bank after the close of business on August 03, 2010. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Karnataka has
In view of the fact that the Belgaum Catholic Co-operative Bank Ltd., Belgaum (Karnataka) had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Karnataka had failed and the depositors of the bank were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order canceling its licence to the bank after the close of business on August 03, 2010. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Karnataka has
Aug 02, 2010
RBI releases Discussion Paper on Engagement of 'for-profit' Companies as Business Correspondents (BCs)
The Reserve Bank of India today released on its website, a Discussion Paper on "Engagement of 'for profit' Companies as Business Correspondents (BCs)" to seek the views/comments of banks, non-banking financial institutions, ‘for-profit’ companies, regulators, academicians, NGOs and the public at large. Comments/feedback on the Discussion Paper may please be sent by August 20, 2010 to the Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India, Department of Banking Operations an
The Reserve Bank of India today released on its website, a Discussion Paper on "Engagement of 'for profit' Companies as Business Correspondents (BCs)" to seek the views/comments of banks, non-banking financial institutions, ‘for-profit’ companies, regulators, academicians, NGOs and the public at large. Comments/feedback on the Discussion Paper may please be sent by August 20, 2010 to the Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India, Department of Banking Operations an
Jul 30, 2010
Standard Chartered Bank - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs.5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Standard Chartered Bank in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The penalty has been imposed for not furnishing within the stipulated time information pertaining to a foreign currency loan facility arranged by Standard Chartered Bank to an offshore, special purpose vehicle (SPV),
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs.5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Standard Chartered Bank in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The penalty has been imposed for not furnishing within the stipulated time information pertaining to a foreign currency loan facility arranged by Standard Chartered Bank to an offshore, special purpose vehicle (SPV),
Jul 29, 2010
Bhandari Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dadar, Maharashtra - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Bhandari Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dadar, Maharashtra 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 violation of the Reserve Bank of India's directives. The Bank had : sanctioned unsecured advances beyond the ceiling of Rs.50,000/- presc
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Bhandari Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dadar, Maharashtra 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 violation of the Reserve Bank of India's directives. The Bank had : sanctioned unsecured advances beyond the ceiling of Rs.50,000/- presc
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