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Jun 17, 2020
RBI releases proposed changes in regulations applicable to Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) for public comments
Post transfer of regulation of HFCs from National Housing Bank (NHB) to Reserve Bank with effect from August 09, 2019, a Press Release dated August 13, 2019 was issued stating that Reserve Bank will carry out a review of the extant regulatory framework applicable to HFCs and come out with revised regulations in due course, and till such time HFCs shall continue to comply with the directions and instructions issued by NHB. 2. The Reserve Bank has undertaken the said re
Post transfer of regulation of HFCs from National Housing Bank (NHB) to Reserve Bank with effect from August 09, 2019, a Press Release dated August 13, 2019 was issued stating that Reserve Bank will carry out a review of the extant regulatory framework applicable to HFCs and come out with revised regulations in due course, and till such time HFCs shall continue to comply with the directions and instructions issued by NHB. 2. The Reserve Bank has undertaken the said re
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Jun 12, 2020
Reserve Bank constitutes an Internal Working Group to review extant ownership guidelines and corporate structure for Indian private sector banks
RBI has constituted an Internal Working Group (IWG) to review the extant guidelines on ownership and corporate structure for Indian private sector banks. As macroeconomic, financial market and technological developments continue to influence the future of banking and transform how the entire banking industry operates, it is felt necessary to align regulations to meet the requirements of a dynamic banking landscape. In order to leverage these developments for engenderi
RBI has constituted an Internal Working Group (IWG) to review the extant guidelines on ownership and corporate structure for Indian private sector banks. As macroeconomic, financial market and technological developments continue to influence the future of banking and transform how the entire banking industry operates, it is felt necessary to align regulations to meet the requirements of a dynamic banking landscape. In order to leverage these developments for engenderi
Jun 11, 2020
RBI releases Discussion Paper on ‘Governance in Commercial Banks in India’
The Reserve Bank of India today released on its website a Discussion Paper on ‘Governance in Commercial Banks in India’ for public comments. 2. The objective of the discussion paper is to align the current regulatory framework with global best practices while being mindful of the context of domestic financial system. Accordingly, some of the major highlights of the paper are as follows: i. Empower the Board of Directors to set the culture and values of the organisatio
The Reserve Bank of India today released on its website a Discussion Paper on ‘Governance in Commercial Banks in India’ for public comments. 2. The objective of the discussion paper is to align the current regulatory framework with global best practices while being mindful of the context of domestic financial system. Accordingly, some of the major highlights of the paper are as follows: i. Empower the Board of Directors to set the culture and values of the organisatio
Jun 08, 2020
Draft Frameworks for Sale of Loan Exposures and Securitisation of Standard Assets
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website two draft documents for public comments - the ‘Draft Framework for Securitisation of Standard Assets’ and ‘the Draft Comprehensive Framework for Sale of Loan Exposures’. These guidelines are applicable to all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks); All India Financial Institutions (NABARD, NHB, EXIM Bank, and SIDBI); and, all Non-Banking Financial Companies including Housing Finance Companies. Aimed
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website two draft documents for public comments - the ‘Draft Framework for Securitisation of Standard Assets’ and ‘the Draft Comprehensive Framework for Sale of Loan Exposures’. These guidelines are applicable to all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks); All India Financial Institutions (NABARD, NHB, EXIM Bank, and SIDBI); and, all Non-Banking Financial Companies including Housing Finance Companies. Aimed
Jun 08, 2020
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month May 2020
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of May 2020. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2019-2020/2466
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of May 2020. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2019-2020/2466
Jun 05, 2020
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, May 22, 2020
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 24-MAY-2019 08-MAY-2020* 22-MAY-2020* 24-MAY-2019 08-MAY-2020* 22-MAY-2020* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 169456.43 258488.5 253796.25 173944.96 263895.73 259173.14** b) Borrowings from banks 71042.24 66601.3 67207.22 71044.74 66601.35 67247.22 c) Other demand & time liabilities 11564.08 16143.96 17410.34 11681.55 16293.12 1
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 24-MAY-2019 08-MAY-2020* 22-MAY-2020* 24-MAY-2019 08-MAY-2020* 22-MAY-2020* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 169456.43 258488.5 253796.25 173944.96 263895.73 259173.14** b) Borrowings from banks 71042.24 66601.3 67207.22 71044.74 66601.35 67247.22 c) Other demand & time liabilities 11564.08 16143.96 17410.34 11681.55 16293.12 1
May 29, 2020
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Citibank N.A.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 08, 2020, a monetary penalty of ₹4 crore (Rupees Four crore only) on Citibank N.A. (the bank) for contravention of Section 10 (1) (b) (ii) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act) and for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on obtaining declaration from customers about credit facilities enjoyed with other banks, granting non-fund based facilities to non-constituent borrowers, verifyin
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 08, 2020, a monetary penalty of ₹4 crore (Rupees Four crore only) on Citibank N.A. (the bank) for contravention of Section 10 (1) (b) (ii) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act) and for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on obtaining declaration from customers about credit facilities enjoyed with other banks, granting non-fund based facilities to non-constituent borrowers, verifyin
May 28, 2020
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated February 27, 2020, a monetary penalty of ₹5 crore (Rupees Five crore only) on Bank of India (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI on “Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances - Divergence in NPA accounts”, “Opening of current accounts by banks – Need for discipline”, and “Classification and reporting of frauds.” This pe
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated February 27, 2020, a monetary penalty of ₹5 crore (Rupees Five crore only) on Bank of India (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI on “Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances - Divergence in NPA accounts”, “Opening of current accounts by banks – Need for discipline”, and “Classification and reporting of frauds.” This pe
May 28, 2020
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Karnataka Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 27, 2020, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.20 crore on Karnataka Bank Ltd. (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on “Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Divergence in NPA Accounts” and “Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances”. The penalty h
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 27, 2020, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.20 crore on Karnataka Bank Ltd. (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on “Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Divergence in NPA Accounts” and “Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances”. The penalty h
May 20, 2020
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, May 08, 2020
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 10-May-19 24-APR-2020 * 08-MAY-2020 * 10-May-19 24-APR-2020 * 08-MAY-2020 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 172391.67 243507.22 258427.12 176883.83 248980.75 263834.35 ** b) Borrowings from banks 67404.78 64521.46 66681.15 67491.44 64521.46 66681.2 c) Other demand & time liabilities 12782.94 15717.35 16143.48 12883.9 15863.05
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 10-May-19 24-APR-2020 * 08-MAY-2020 * 10-May-19 24-APR-2020 * 08-MAY-2020 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 172391.67 243507.22 258427.12 176883.83 248980.75 263834.35 ** b) Borrowings from banks 67404.78 64521.46 66681.15 67491.44 64521.46 66681.2 c) Other demand & time liabilities 12782.94 15717.35 16143.48 12883.9 15863.05
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