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Jan 31, 2023
Action against SBM Bank (India) Ltd., under section 35 A and 36 (1) (a) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Partial Relaxation
The Reserve Bank of India on January 23, 2023 had directed SBM Bank (India) Ltd to stop, with immediate effect, all transactions under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) till further orders. The order was based on certain material supervisory concerns observed in the bank. The bank has since initiated corrective actions and made submission for relaxation of the restrictions. Based on the submission and also to provide relief to the affected customers of the bank, it
The Reserve Bank of India on January 23, 2023 had directed SBM Bank (India) Ltd to stop, with immediate effect, all transactions under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) till further orders. The order was based on certain material supervisory concerns observed in the bank. The bank has since initiated corrective actions and made submission for relaxation of the restrictions. Based on the submission and also to provide relief to the affected customers of the bank, it
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Jan 31, 2023
Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks - January 2023
Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of January 2023. Highlights: Lending Rates: The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs increased by 02 basis points (bps) from 8.86 per cent in November 2022 to 8.88 per cent in December 2022. The WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs increased by 10 bps from 9.42 per cent in November 2022 to 9.52 pe
Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of January 2023. Highlights: Lending Rates: The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs increased by 02 basis points (bps) from 8.86 per cent in November 2022 to 8.88 per cent in December 2022. The WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs increased by 10 bps from 9.42 per cent in November 2022 to 9.52 pe
Jan 27, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 13, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 14-Jan-22 30-DEC-2022* 13-JAN-2023* 14-Jan-22 30-DEC-2022* 13-JAN-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 183315.65 218462.57 208550.19 187545.62 220831.96 210842.95 ** b) Borrowings from banks 43557.95 51283.99 47417.94 43718.25 51597.5 47664.38 c) Other demand & time liabilities 23751.6 56547.73 54570.37 24117.33 57149.73 5519
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 14-Jan-22 30-DEC-2022* 13-JAN-2023* 14-Jan-22 30-DEC-2022* 13-JAN-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 183315.65 218462.57 208550.19 187545.62 220831.96 210842.95 ** b) Borrowings from banks 43557.95 51283.99 47417.94 43718.25 51597.5 47664.38 c) Other demand & time liabilities 23751.6 56547.73 54570.37 24117.33 57149.73 5519
Jan 25, 2023
RBI releases Discussion Paper on Securitisation of Stressed Assets Framework (SSAF)
As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released on September 30, 2022, RBI had proposed to introduce a framework for securitisation of stressed assets, in addition to the ARC route. It was announced that a discussion paper detailing relevant contours of the proposed framework would be issued shortly. Accordingly, RBI has today released the Discussion Paper on SSAF inviting comments from stakeholders. The Discussion paper broadly covers nine
As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released on September 30, 2022, RBI had proposed to introduce a framework for securitisation of stressed assets, in addition to the ARC route. It was announced that a discussion paper detailing relevant contours of the proposed framework would be issued shortly. Accordingly, RBI has today released the Discussion Paper on SSAF inviting comments from stakeholders. The Discussion paper broadly covers nine
Jan 23, 2023
Action against SBM Bank (India) Ltd., under sections 35 A and 36(1)(a) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
The Reserve Bank of India has today, in exercise of its powers under sections 35A and 36(1)(a) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, directed SBM Bank (India) Ltd to stop, with immediate effect, all transactions under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) till further orders. This action is based on certain material supervisory concerns observed in the bank. (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2022-2023/1597
The Reserve Bank of India has today, in exercise of its powers under sections 35A and 36(1)(a) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, directed SBM Bank (India) Ltd to stop, with immediate effect, all transactions under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) till further orders. This action is based on certain material supervisory concerns observed in the bank. (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2022-2023/1597
Jan 16, 2023
State Finances: A Study of Budgets of 2022-23
Today, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Report titled “State Finances: A Study of Budgets of 2022-23”, an annual publication that provides information, analysis and an assessment of the finances of State governments for 2022-23 against the backdrop of actual and revised/provisional accounts for 2020-21 and 2021-22, respectively. The theme of this year’s Report is “Capital Formation in India - The Role of States”. Highlights: The fiscal health of the States
Today, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Report titled “State Finances: A Study of Budgets of 2022-23”, an annual publication that provides information, analysis and an assessment of the finances of State governments for 2022-23 against the backdrop of actual and revised/provisional accounts for 2020-21 and 2021-22, respectively. The theme of this year’s Report is “Capital Formation in India - The Role of States”. Highlights: The fiscal health of the States
Jan 13, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, December 30, 2022
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 31-Dec-21 16-DEC-2022* 30-DEC-2022* 31-Dec-21 16-DEC-2022* 30-DEC-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 186315.5 201266.73 218424.57 190557.4 203686.14 220793.96 ** b) Borrowings from banks 37883.09 59956.94 50983.99 37900.09 60125.94 51297.5 c) Other demand & time liabilities 25872.87 54667.27 56547.73 26204.21 55264.52 57149
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 31-Dec-21 16-DEC-2022* 30-DEC-2022* 31-Dec-21 16-DEC-2022* 30-DEC-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 186315.5 201266.73 218424.57 190557.4 203686.14 220793.96 ** b) Borrowings from banks 37883.09 59956.94 50983.99 37900.09 60125.94 51297.5 c) Other demand & time liabilities 25872.87 54667.27 56547.73 26204.21 55264.52 57149
Jan 05, 2023
Periodic Updation of KYC details of Customers
The Reserve Bank has, from time to time, taken measures to rationalise the KYC related instructions taking into account the available technological options for enhancing customers’ convenience within the framework prescribed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and rules framed thereunder. The process for the periodic updation of KYC (re-KYC) was simplified in May 2021 (Section 38 of RBI Master Direction on KYC). 2. As per the present guidelines,
The Reserve Bank has, from time to time, taken measures to rationalise the KYC related instructions taking into account the available technological options for enhancing customers’ convenience within the framework prescribed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and rules framed thereunder. The process for the periodic updation of KYC (re-KYC) was simplified in May 2021 (Section 38 of RBI Master Direction on KYC). 2. As per the present guidelines,
Jan 04, 2023
RBI releases Annual Report of Ombudsman Schemes, 2021-22
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the period April 01, 2021 – March 31, 2022 today. With the year also marking the launch of Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS) on November 12, 2021, the Annual Report covers the activities under the erstwhile Ombudsman Schemes i.e., Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 (BOS), the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018 (OSNBFC), and the Ombudsman Scheme
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the period April 01, 2021 – March 31, 2022 today. With the year also marking the launch of Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS) on November 12, 2021, the Annual Report covers the activities under the erstwhile Ombudsman Schemes i.e., Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 (BOS), the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018 (OSNBFC), and the Ombudsman Scheme
Jan 04, 2023
RBI releases Name of Applicant under the Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks in the Private Sector
During the quarter ended December 31, 2022, the Reserve Bank of India has received one application under the Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks in the Private Sector dated August 1, 2016 from Annapurna Finance Private Limited, Bhubaneswar. (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2022-2023/1495
During the quarter ended December 31, 2022, the Reserve Bank of India has received one application under the Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks in the Private Sector dated August 1, 2016 from Annapurna Finance Private Limited, Bhubaneswar. (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2022-2023/1495
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