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May 24, 2021
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, May 07, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 08-MAY-2020 23-APR-2021 * 07-MAY-2021 * 08-MAY-2020 23-APR-2021 * 07-MAY-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 258488.51 184447.7 174614.88 263897.72 189237.23 179162.47 ** b) Borrowings from banks 66600.99 57129.63 68178.7 66601.03 57136.63 68275.13 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16139.11 18509.28 18644.3 16288.27 18710.
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 08-MAY-2020 23-APR-2021 * 07-MAY-2021 * 08-MAY-2020 23-APR-2021 * 07-MAY-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 258488.51 184447.7 174614.88 263897.72 189237.23 179162.47 ** b) Borrowings from banks 66600.99 57129.63 68178.7 66601.03 57136.63 68275.13 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16139.11 18509.28 18644.3 16288.27 18710.
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May 19, 2021
RBI Governor meets MD & CEOs of Public Sector Banks over Video Conference
The Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held meetings with the MD & CEOs of Public Sector Banks on May 19, 2021 through video conference. The meeting was attended by Deputy Governors Shri M. K. Jain, Shri M. Rajeshwar Rao, Dr. Michael D. Patra and Shri T. Rabi Sankar. In his opening remarks, the Governor acknowledged the important role being played by PSBs in extending various banking facilities including credit facilities to individuals and businesses while tac
The Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held meetings with the MD & CEOs of Public Sector Banks on May 19, 2021 through video conference. The meeting was attended by Deputy Governors Shri M. K. Jain, Shri M. Rajeshwar Rao, Dr. Michael D. Patra and Shri T. Rabi Sankar. In his opening remarks, the Governor acknowledged the important role being played by PSBs in extending various banking facilities including credit facilities to individuals and businesses while tac
May 07, 2021
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, April 23, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 24-APR-2020 09-APR-2021* 23-APR-2021* 24-APR-2020 09-APR-2021* 23-APR-2021* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 243507.26 190701.59 184447.23 248986.3 195573.34 189236.76** b) Borrowings from banks 64521.43 47785.11 57129.8 64521.43 47795.86 57136.8 c) Other demand & time liabilities 15717.35 17877.32 18509.28 15863.05 18078.66 18
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 24-APR-2020 09-APR-2021* 23-APR-2021* 24-APR-2020 09-APR-2021* 23-APR-2021* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 243507.26 190701.59 184447.23 248986.3 195573.34 189236.76** b) Borrowings from banks 64521.43 47785.11 57129.8 64521.43 47795.86 57136.8 c) Other demand & time liabilities 15717.35 17877.32 18509.28 15863.05 18078.66 18
May 07, 2021
Group of Advisors to Regulations Review Authority invites feedback and suggestions
The Reserve Bank of India has set up a Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0), initially for a period of one year from May 01, 2021, vide press release dated April 15, 2021. The RRA will review the regulatory prescriptions internally as well as by seeking suggestions from the RBI regulated entities and other stakeholders on their simplification and ease of implementation. 2. The RRA has constituted an Advisory Group, representing members from regulated entities, inclu
The Reserve Bank of India has set up a Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0), initially for a period of one year from May 01, 2021, vide press release dated April 15, 2021. The RRA will review the regulatory prescriptions internally as well as by seeking suggestions from the RBI regulated entities and other stakeholders on their simplification and ease of implementation. 2. The RRA has constituted an Advisory Group, representing members from regulated entities, inclu
May 05, 2021
Governor’s Statement, May 5, 2021
As the financial year 2020-21 – the year of the pandemic – was drawing to a close, the Indian economy was advantageously poised, relative to peers. India was at the foothills of a strong recovery, having regained positive growth, but more importantly, having flattened the infections curve. In a few weeks since then, the situation has altered drastically. Today, India is fighting a ferocious rise in infections and mortalities. New mutant strains have emerged, causing s
As the financial year 2020-21 – the year of the pandemic – was drawing to a close, the Indian economy was advantageously poised, relative to peers. India was at the foothills of a strong recovery, having regained positive growth, but more importantly, having flattened the infections curve. In a few weeks since then, the situation has altered drastically. Today, India is fighting a ferocious rise in infections and mortalities. New mutant strains have emerged, causing s
Apr 30, 2021
RBI Governor meets MD & CEOs of Small Finance Banks over Video Conference
The Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held a meeting with the MD/CEOs of Small Finance Banks on April 30, 2021 through video conference. The meeting was attended by Deputy Governors Shri M. K. Jain, Dr. M.D. Patra, Shri M. Rajeswar Rao and a few other senior officials of RBI. In his opening remarks, the Governor recognised the important role of the SFBs in delivering credit and other financial services to individuals and small businesses. He also emphasised the su
The Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held a meeting with the MD/CEOs of Small Finance Banks on April 30, 2021 through video conference. The meeting was attended by Deputy Governors Shri M. K. Jain, Dr. M.D. Patra, Shri M. Rajeswar Rao and a few other senior officials of RBI. In his opening remarks, the Governor recognised the important role of the SFBs in delivering credit and other financial services to individuals and small businesses. He also emphasised the su
Apr 30, 2021
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month April 2021
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of April 2021. Rupambara Director Press Release: 2021-2022/139
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of April 2021. Rupambara Director Press Release: 2021-2022/139
Apr 28, 2021
Committee on Asset Reconstruction Companies invites views and suggestions from stakeholders
As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released along with the Monetary Policy Statement on April 7, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India had announced setting up of a Committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the working of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) in the financial sector ecosystem and recommend suitable measures for enabling such entities to meet the growing requirements of the financial sector. Accordingly, a Press Release
As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released along with the Monetary Policy Statement on April 7, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India had announced setting up of a Committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the working of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) in the financial sector ecosystem and recommend suitable measures for enabling such entities to meet the growing requirements of the financial sector. Accordingly, a Press Release
Apr 27, 2021
Issue of Guidelines for Appointment of Statutory Central Auditors (SCAs)/Statutory Auditors (SAs) of Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), UCBs and NBFCs (including Housing Finance Companies)
The Reserve Bank of India had announced in the ‘Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies’ issued as part of the Monetary Policy Statement dated December 4, 2020 that with a view to improve the quality of financial reporting of Supervised Entities (SEs), harmonised guidelines on appointment of Statutory Auditors of Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) and Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) will be issued. 2. Accordin
The Reserve Bank of India had announced in the ‘Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies’ issued as part of the Monetary Policy Statement dated December 4, 2020 that with a view to improve the quality of financial reporting of Supervised Entities (SEs), harmonised guidelines on appointment of Statutory Auditors of Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) and Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) will be issued. 2. Accordin
Apr 26, 2021
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, April 09, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 10-APR-2020 26-MAR-2021* 09-APR-2021* 10-APR-2020 26-MAR-2021* 09-APR-2021* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 243204.23 195866.03 187997.58 248681.2 200585.12 192869.33** b) Borrowings from banks 64665.43 40879.9 47714.16 64665.43 40885.9 47724.91 c) Other demand & time liabilities 15384.73 17843.16 17934.8 15518.84 18058.73 181
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 10-APR-2020 26-MAR-2021* 09-APR-2021* 10-APR-2020 26-MAR-2021* 09-APR-2021* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 243204.23 195866.03 187997.58 248681.2 200585.12 192869.33** b) Borrowings from banks 64665.43 40879.9 47714.16 64665.43 40885.9 47724.91 c) Other demand & time liabilities 15384.73 17843.16 17934.8 15518.84 18058.73 181
Apr 19, 2021
Review of Requirement of Counter-Cyclical Capital Buffer
The framework on countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) was put in place by the Reserve Bank of India in terms of guidelines issued on February 5, 2015 wherein it was advised that the CCyB would be activated as and when the circumstances warranted, and that the decision would normally be pre-announced. The framework envisages the credit-to-GDP gap as the main indicator, which may be used in conjunction with other supplementary indicators like Credit-to-Deposit Ratio, I
The framework on countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) was put in place by the Reserve Bank of India in terms of guidelines issued on February 5, 2015 wherein it was advised that the CCyB would be activated as and when the circumstances warranted, and that the decision would normally be pre-announced. The framework envisages the credit-to-GDP gap as the main indicator, which may be used in conjunction with other supplementary indicators like Credit-to-Deposit Ratio, I
Apr 19, 2021
Reserve Bank of India constitutes a Committee on functioning of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) and review of regulatory guidelines applicable to them
As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released along with the Monetary Policy Statement on April 7, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India had announced setting up of a Committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the working of ARCs in the financial sector ecosystem and recommend suitable measures for enabling such entities to meet the growing requirements of the financial sector. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India has constituted a Commi
As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released along with the Monetary Policy Statement on April 7, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India had announced setting up of a Committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the working of ARCs in the financial sector ecosystem and recommend suitable measures for enabling such entities to meet the growing requirements of the financial sector. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India has constituted a Commi
Apr 15, 2021
RBI releases Names of Applicants under the Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks and Small Finance Banks in the Private Sector
The Reserve Bank of India today released the names of applicants under the Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks and Small Finance Banks. As on date, applications for Universal Banks and Small Finance Banks, under the aforementioned guidelines, have been received by the Reserve Bank from the following applicants: Applicants under Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks UAE Exchange and Financial Services Limited The Repatriates Cooperative
The Reserve Bank of India today released the names of applicants under the Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks and Small Finance Banks. As on date, applications for Universal Banks and Small Finance Banks, under the aforementioned guidelines, have been received by the Reserve Bank from the following applicants: Applicants under Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks UAE Exchange and Financial Services Limited The Repatriates Cooperative
Apr 15, 2021
Constitution of the Regulations Review Authority 2.0
The Reserve Bank of India had set up a Regulations Review Authority (RRA) initially for a period of one year from April 1, 1999 for reviewing the regulations, circulars, reporting systems, based on the feedback from public, banks and financial institutions. The recommendations of the RRA enabled streamlining and increasing the effectiveness of several procedures, simplifying regulatory prescriptions, paved the way for issuance of master circular and reduced reporting
The Reserve Bank of India had set up a Regulations Review Authority (RRA) initially for a period of one year from April 1, 1999 for reviewing the regulations, circulars, reporting systems, based on the feedback from public, banks and financial institutions. The recommendations of the RRA enabled streamlining and increasing the effectiveness of several procedures, simplifying regulatory prescriptions, paved the way for issuance of master circular and reduced reporting
Apr 12, 2021
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 26, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 27-MAR-2020 12-MAR-2021* 26-MAR-2021* 27-MAR-2020 12-MAR-2021* 26-MAR-2021* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 234348.32 190878.13 196241.82 239943.36 195477.34 200960.91** b) Borrowings from banks 64001.4 37822.6 40864.9 64001.4 37972.58 40870.9 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16163.35 17870.79 17896.17 16294.78 18392.91 1811
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 27-MAR-2020 12-MAR-2021* 26-MAR-2021* 27-MAR-2020 12-MAR-2021* 26-MAR-2021* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 234348.32 190878.13 196241.82 239943.36 195477.34 200960.91** b) Borrowings from banks 64001.4 37822.6 40864.9 64001.4 37972.58 40870.9 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16163.35 17870.79 17896.17 16294.78 18392.91 1811
Mar 31, 2021
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month March 2021
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of March 2021. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2020-2021/1325
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of March 2021. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2020-2021/1325
Mar 30, 2021
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 12, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 13-Mar-20 26-FEB-2021* 12-MAR-2021* 13-Mar-20 26-FEB-2021* 12-MAR-2021* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 225264.95 192925.2 190878.49 230353.77 197527.52 195477.70** b) Borrowings from banks 51594.1 39193.59 37792.85 51707.45 39369.61 37942.83 c) Other demand & time liabilities 14926.77 17660.99 17882.28 15077.17 17881.37 18404
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 13-Mar-20 26-FEB-2021* 12-MAR-2021* 13-Mar-20 26-FEB-2021* 12-MAR-2021* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 225264.95 192925.2 190878.49 230353.77 197527.52 195477.70** b) Borrowings from banks 51594.1 39193.59 37792.85 51707.45 39369.61 37942.83 c) Other demand & time liabilities 14926.77 17660.99 17882.28 15077.17 17881.37 18404
Mar 22, 2021
RBI announces Standing External Advisory Committee for evaluating Applications for Universal Banks and Small Finance Banks
The Reserve Bank of India today announced the names of the members of the Standing External Advisory Committee (SEAC) for evaluating applications for Universal Banks as well as Small Finance Banks. The composition of SEAC is: 1. Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India Chairperson 2. Ms. Revathy Iyer, Director, Central Board, Reserve Bank of India Member 3. Shri B. Mahapatra, former Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India and presently C
The Reserve Bank of India today announced the names of the members of the Standing External Advisory Committee (SEAC) for evaluating applications for Universal Banks as well as Small Finance Banks. The composition of SEAC is: 1. Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India Chairperson 2. Ms. Revathy Iyer, Director, Central Board, Reserve Bank of India Member 3. Shri B. Mahapatra, former Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India and presently C
Mar 16, 2021
RBI imposes monetary penalty on State Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 15, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2 Crore (Rupees Two Crore only) on State Bank of India (the bank) for contravention of provisions of section 10 (1) (b) (ii) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act) and specific directions of RBI issued to the bank on payment of remuneration to employees in the form of commission. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provis
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 15, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2 Crore (Rupees Two Crore only) on State Bank of India (the bank) for contravention of provisions of section 10 (1) (b) (ii) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act) and specific directions of RBI issued to the bank on payment of remuneration to employees in the form of commission. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provis
Mar 13, 2021
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 26, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 28-Feb-20 12-FEB-2021 * 26-FEB-2021 * 28-Feb-20 12-FEB-2021 * 26-FEB-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 228062.88 192371.55 192920.43 233085.08 197082.57 197522.75 ** b) Borrowings from banks 77231.63 41391.04 39016.06 77272.93 41403.29 39192.08 c) Other demand & time liabilities 13165.84 17122.52 17672.7 13317.56 17358.3
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 28-Feb-20 12-FEB-2021 * 26-FEB-2021 * 28-Feb-20 12-FEB-2021 * 26-FEB-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 228062.88 192371.55 192920.43 233085.08 197082.57 197522.75 ** b) Borrowings from banks 77231.63 41391.04 39016.06 77272.93 41403.29 39192.08 c) Other demand & time liabilities 13165.84 17122.52 17672.7 13317.56 17358.3
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