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Mar 31, 2015
RBI penalises 16 Central Co-operative Banks (CCBs)
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) each on 16 Central Co-operative Banks listed below. Penalties have been imposed in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A) read with Section 46 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for non-adherence to Know Your Customer (KYC) norms and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards. Sr.No. Name of the Bank 1. T
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) each on 16 Central Co-operative Banks listed below. Penalties have been imposed in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A) read with Section 46 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for non-adherence to Know Your Customer (KYC) norms and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards. Sr.No. Name of the Bank 1. T
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Mar 27, 2015
RBI places on its website Discussion Paper on Large Exposures Framework and Enhancing Credit Supply through Market Mechanism
The Reserve Bank of India today placed on its website the Discussion Paper (DP) on Large Exposures (LE) Framework and Enhancing Credit Supply through Market Mechanism. Comments on the DP may be forwarded to the Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Banking Regulation, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai 400001 or emailed, latest by April 30, 2015. The salient features of the proposed Large Exposures (LE) Framework include:
The Reserve Bank of India today placed on its website the Discussion Paper (DP) on Large Exposures (LE) Framework and Enhancing Credit Supply through Market Mechanism. Comments on the DP may be forwarded to the Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Banking Regulation, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai 400001 or emailed, latest by April 30, 2015. The salient features of the proposed Large Exposures (LE) Framework include:
Mar 25, 2015
RBI signs Currency Swap Agreement with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The Reserve Bank of India today signed the Currency Swap Agreement with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka can make drawals of US Dollar or Euro in multiple tranches up to a maximum of US$ 400 million or its equivalent. This is expected to further economic co-operation between the two countries. The agreement is valid for a period of three years from the date of signing. It may be recalled that in May 2012, the Governor, Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India today signed the Currency Swap Agreement with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka can make drawals of US Dollar or Euro in multiple tranches up to a maximum of US$ 400 million or its equivalent. This is expected to further economic co-operation between the two countries. The agreement is valid for a period of three years from the date of signing. It may be recalled that in May 2012, the Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mar 18, 2015
Scheduled Bank's Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 06, 2015
(Amount in Billions of `) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 07-MAR-2014 20-FEB-2015 * 06-MAR-2015 * 07-MAR-2014 20-FEB-2015 * 06-MAR-2015 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 712.93 1061.16 1099.4 755.4 1111.54 1150.27 ** b) Borrowings from banks 367.74 365.62 405.29 370.05 370.29 409.6 c) Other demand & time liabilities 93.02 59.15 52.49 93.1 59.2 52.55 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits
(Amount in Billions of `) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 07-MAR-2014 20-FEB-2015 * 06-MAR-2015 * 07-MAR-2014 20-FEB-2015 * 06-MAR-2015 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 712.93 1061.16 1099.4 755.4 1111.54 1150.27 ** b) Borrowings from banks 367.74 365.62 405.29 370.05 370.29 409.6 c) Other demand & time liabilities 93.02 59.15 52.49 93.1 59.2 52.55 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits
Mar 13, 2015
RBI signs MoU on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with Bank of Uganda
The Reserve Bank of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with Bank of Uganda (BoU). The MoU was inked by Prof Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, Governor, Bank of Uganda and Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank has been signing the Memorandum of Understanding/Exchange of Letters (EoL)/Statement of Co-operation (SoC) with supervisors of other countries to pro
The Reserve Bank of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with Bank of Uganda (BoU). The MoU was inked by Prof Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, Governor, Bank of Uganda and Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank has been signing the Memorandum of Understanding/Exchange of Letters (EoL)/Statement of Co-operation (SoC) with supervisors of other countries to pro
Mar 04, 2015
Scheduled Bank's Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 20, 2015
(Amount in Billions of `) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 21-FEB-2014 06-FEB-2015 * 20-FEB-2015 * 21-FEB-2014 06-FEB-2015 * 20-FEB-2015 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 719.34 1069.72 1061.16 761.09 1119.35 1111.54 ** b) Borrowings from banks 265 402.35 365.62 268.55 409.3 370.29 c) Other demand & time liabilities 72.66 51.08 59.15 72.73 51.13 59.2 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits
(Amount in Billions of `) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 21-FEB-2014 06-FEB-2015 * 20-FEB-2015 * 21-FEB-2014 06-FEB-2015 * 20-FEB-2015 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 719.34 1069.72 1061.16 761.09 1119.35 1111.54 ** b) Borrowings from banks 265 402.35 365.62 268.55 409.3 370.29 c) Other demand & time liabilities 72.66 51.08 59.15 72.73 51.13 59.2 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits
Mar 02, 2015
RBI releases Report of the Internal Working Group to Revisit the Existing Priority Sector Lending Guidelines
The Reserve Bank of India today placed on its website, the Report of the Internal Working Group to Revisit the Existing Priority Sector Lending Guidelines (Chair: Lily Vadera, Chief General Manager, Department of Banking Regulation). Suggestions/comments, if any, on the recommendations of the Report, may be sent by post/email to the Principal Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India, Financial Inclusion and Development Department, Central Office Building, 10th Flo
The Reserve Bank of India today placed on its website, the Report of the Internal Working Group to Revisit the Existing Priority Sector Lending Guidelines (Chair: Lily Vadera, Chief General Manager, Department of Banking Regulation). Suggestions/comments, if any, on the recommendations of the Report, may be sent by post/email to the Principal Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India, Financial Inclusion and Development Department, Central Office Building, 10th Flo
Feb 18, 2015
Scheduled Bank's Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 06, 2015
(Amount in Billions of `) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 07-FEB-2014 23-JAN-2015 * 06-FEB-2015 * 07-FEB-2014 23-JAN-2015 * 06-FEB-2015 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 701.38 1053.94 1069.72 742.09 1103.3 1119.35 ** b) Borrowings from banks 219.24 375 402.35 222.26 377.99 409.3 c) Other demand & time liabilities 67.4 83.54 51.08 67.46 83.61 51.13 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits
(Amount in Billions of `) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 07-FEB-2014 23-JAN-2015 * 06-FEB-2015 * 07-FEB-2014 23-JAN-2015 * 06-FEB-2015 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 701.38 1053.94 1069.72 742.09 1103.3 1119.35 ** b) Borrowings from banks 219.24 375 402.35 222.26 377.99 409.3 c) Other demand & time liabilities 67.4 83.54 51.08 67.46 83.61 51.13 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits
Feb 13, 2015
Pay IT dues in advance at RBI or at authorised bank branches
The Reserve Bank of India has appealed to income tax assessees to remit their income tax dues sufficiently in advance of the due date. It has also stated that assessees can use alternate channels like select branches of agency banks or the facility of online payment of taxes offered by these banks. These will obviate the inconvenience involved in standing in long queues at the Reserve Bank offices. It is observed that the rush for remitting Income –Tax dues through th
The Reserve Bank of India has appealed to income tax assessees to remit their income tax dues sufficiently in advance of the due date. It has also stated that assessees can use alternate channels like select branches of agency banks or the facility of online payment of taxes offered by these banks. These will obviate the inconvenience involved in standing in long queues at the Reserve Bank offices. It is observed that the rush for remitting Income –Tax dues through th
Feb 04, 2015
RBI announces External Advisory Committee for evaluating Applications of Small Finance Banks and Payments Banks
The Reserve Bank of India today announced the names of the members of the External Advisory Committee (EAC) for small finance banks as well as payments banks. The composition of EACs is: A. External Advisory Committee for Small Finance Banks 1. Chairperson: Smt. Usha Thorat, former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India. 2. Shri M.S. Sahoo, Secretary, The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) 3. Shri M.S. Sriram, Professor at IIM Bangalore & Distinguish
The Reserve Bank of India today announced the names of the members of the External Advisory Committee (EAC) for small finance banks as well as payments banks. The composition of EACs is: A. External Advisory Committee for Small Finance Banks 1. Chairperson: Smt. Usha Thorat, former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India. 2. Shri M.S. Sahoo, Secretary, The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) 3. Shri M.S. Sriram, Professor at IIM Bangalore & Distinguish
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