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Mar 28, 2019
Annual Closing of Government Accounts - Transactions of Central / State Governments - Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2018-19)
With a view to providing greater convenience to tax payers, as in previous years, it has been decided that RBI Offices and all designated branches of agency banks conducting government banking business will keep their counters open up to 8.00 p.m. on March 30, 2019 and upto 6.00 p.m. on March 31, 2019; electronic transactions can be done till the stipulated time on both the days. In order to facilitate Government receipts and payments, necessary arrangements have also
With a view to providing greater convenience to tax payers, as in previous years, it has been decided that RBI Offices and all designated branches of agency banks conducting government banking business will keep their counters open up to 8.00 p.m. on March 30, 2019 and upto 6.00 p.m. on March 31, 2019; electronic transactions can be done till the stipulated time on both the days. In order to facilitate Government receipts and payments, necessary arrangements have also
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Mar 27, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Punjab National Bank
Reference is invited to the Press Release No. 2018-2019/2144 dated March 08, 2019 regarding imposition of penalty on 36 banks for non-compliance with various directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on time-bound implementation and strengthening of SWIFT-related operational controls. In continuation thereto, RBI has imposed, by an order dated February 25, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million (Rupees Twenty Million) on Punjab National Bank (the bank) fo
Reference is invited to the Press Release No. 2018-2019/2144 dated March 08, 2019 regarding imposition of penalty on 36 banks for non-compliance with various directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on time-bound implementation and strengthening of SWIFT-related operational controls. In continuation thereto, RBI has imposed, by an order dated February 25, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million (Rupees Twenty Million) on Punjab National Bank (the bank) fo
Mar 27, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 15, 2019
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 16-Mar-18 01-MAR-2019 * 15-MAR-2019 * 16-Mar-18 01-MAR-2019 * 15-MAR-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1415.78 1620.46 1631.42 1464.87 1664.62 1676.15 ** b) Borrowings from banks 708.03 811.01 866.28 715.34 811.18 867.99 c) Other demand & time liabilities 126.15 100.71 92.46 127.64 101.57 93.55 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) D
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 16-Mar-18 01-MAR-2019 * 15-MAR-2019 * 16-Mar-18 01-MAR-2019 * 15-MAR-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1415.78 1620.46 1631.42 1464.87 1664.62 1676.15 ** b) Borrowings from banks 708.03 811.01 866.28 715.34 811.18 867.99 c) Other demand & time liabilities 126.15 100.71 92.46 127.64 101.57 93.55 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) D
Mar 16, 2019
Reserve Bank of India Clarifies
There have been some media reports about the stance of the Reserve Bank of India with regard to the Revised Framework on Resolution of Stressed Assets issued on February 12, 2018. As the matter is sub judice and the Hon’ble Supreme Court has reserved its orders on the matter, the Reserve Bank will not comment on the specific details. However, it is reiterated that the Reserve Bank maintains its stand on all aspects of the Framework as has been consistently articulated
There have been some media reports about the stance of the Reserve Bank of India with regard to the Revised Framework on Resolution of Stressed Assets issued on February 12, 2018. As the matter is sub judice and the Hon’ble Supreme Court has reserved its orders on the matter, the Reserve Bank will not comment on the specific details. However, it is reiterated that the Reserve Bank maintains its stand on all aspects of the Framework as has been consistently articulated
Mar 14, 2019
RBI releases 2018 list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)
SBI, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank continue to be identified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), under the same bucketing structure as last year. The additional Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirement for D-SIBs has already been phased-in from April 1, 2016 and will become fully effective from April 1, 2019. The additional CET1 requirement will be in addition to the capital conservation buffer. The updated list of D-SIBs is as follows- Bucket Banks Addition
SBI, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank continue to be identified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), under the same bucketing structure as last year. The additional Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirement for D-SIBs has already been phased-in from April 1, 2016 and will become fully effective from April 1, 2019. The additional CET1 requirement will be in addition to the capital conservation buffer. The updated list of D-SIBs is as follows- Bucket Banks Addition
Mar 14, 2019
Re-categorization of IDBI Bank Ltd. as a Private Sector Bank
IDBI Bank Limited has been categorized as a ‘Private Sector Bank’ for regulatory purposes by Reserve Bank of India with effect from January 21, 2019 consequent upon Life Insurance Corporation of India acquiring 51% of the total paid-up equity share capital of the bank. Jose J. Kattoor Chief General Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/2194
IDBI Bank Limited has been categorized as a ‘Private Sector Bank’ for regulatory purposes by Reserve Bank of India with effect from January 21, 2019 consequent upon Life Insurance Corporation of India acquiring 51% of the total paid-up equity share capital of the bank. Jose J. Kattoor Chief General Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/2194
Mar 14, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 01, 2019
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS(Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 2-Mar-18 15-FEB-2019* 01-MAR-2019* 2-Mar-18 15-FEB-2019* 01-MAR-2019* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1430.13 1606.16 1620.29 1478.76 1650.38 1664.45** b) Borrowings from banks 706.59 818.7 811.01 716.88 819.31 811.18 c) Other demand & time liabilities 98.23 82.69 100.25 99.69 83.56 101.11 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits (ot
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS(Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 2-Mar-18 15-FEB-2019* 01-MAR-2019* 2-Mar-18 15-FEB-2019* 01-MAR-2019* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1430.13 1606.16 1620.29 1478.76 1650.38 1664.45** b) Borrowings from banks 706.59 818.7 811.01 716.88 819.31 811.18 c) Other demand & time liabilities 98.23 82.69 100.25 99.69 83.56 101.11 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits (ot
Mar 08, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on 36 banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019 and February 25, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on time-bound implementation and strengthening of SWIFT-related operational controls on 36 banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Bank of Baroda 40 2. Catholic Syrian Bank Limited 40 3. Citibank N.A. 40 4. Indian Bank 40 5. Karnataka Bank Limited 40
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019 and February 25, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on time-bound implementation and strengthening of SWIFT-related operational controls on 36 banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Bank of Baroda 40 2. Catholic Syrian Bank Limited 40 3. Citibank N.A. 40 4. Indian Bank 40 5. Karnataka Bank Limited 40
Feb 28, 2019
RBI approves Amalgamation of DBS Bank Ltd., India with DBS Bank India Limited
The Reserve Bank of India has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of the entire undertaking of DBS Bank Ltd., India with DBS Bank India Limited which has been granted licence by the Reserve Bank to carry on the business of banking in India through Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Mode under section 22(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The Scheme has been sanctioned in exercise of the powers contained in sub-section (4) of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act
The Reserve Bank of India has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of the entire undertaking of DBS Bank Ltd., India with DBS Bank India Limited which has been granted licence by the Reserve Bank to carry on the business of banking in India through Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Mode under section 22(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The Scheme has been sanctioned in exercise of the powers contained in sub-section (4) of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act
Feb 28, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 15, 2019
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 16-FEB-2018 01-FEB-2019* 15-FEB-2019* 16-FEB-2018 01-FEB-2019* 15-FEB-2019* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1436.29 1597.52 1581.85 1484.75 1641.17 1626.07** b) Borrowings from banks 716.75 761.47 819.11 720.33 761.95 819.72 c) Other demand & time liabilities 74.05 105.01 87.81 75.53 105.76 88.68 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Depo
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 16-FEB-2018 01-FEB-2019* 15-FEB-2019* 16-FEB-2018 01-FEB-2019* 15-FEB-2019* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1436.29 1597.52 1581.85 1484.75 1641.17 1626.07** b) Borrowings from banks 716.75 761.47 819.11 720.33 761.95 819.72 c) Other demand & time liabilities 74.05 105.01 87.81 75.53 105.76 88.68 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Depo
Feb 26, 2019
Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework
The Board for Financial Supervision (BFS), in its meeting held on February 26, 2019 reviewed the performance of banks under PCA and noted that the Government of India has infused fresh capital on February 21, 2019 into various banks including some of the banks currently under the PCA framework. Of these banks, the BFS noted that Allahabad Bank and Corporation Bank had received ₹ 6896 crore and ₹ 9086 crore respectively. This has shored up their capital funds and also
The Board for Financial Supervision (BFS), in its meeting held on February 26, 2019 reviewed the performance of banks under PCA and noted that the Government of India has infused fresh capital on February 21, 2019 into various banks including some of the banks currently under the PCA framework. Of these banks, the BFS noted that Allahabad Bank and Corporation Bank had received ₹ 6896 crore and ₹ 9086 crore respectively. This has shored up their capital funds and also
Feb 21, 2019
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month January 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of January 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/1996
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of January 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/1996
Feb 14, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on three banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on monitoring of end use of funds, exchange of information with other banks, and on restructuring of accounts, on three banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Bank of India 10 2. Oriental Bank of Commerce 15 3. Punjab National Bank 10 These penalties have been imposed in
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on monitoring of end use of funds, exchange of information with other banks, and on restructuring of accounts, on three banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Bank of India 10 2. Oriental Bank of Commerce 15 3. Punjab National Bank 10 These penalties have been imposed in
Feb 13, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on four banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on monitoring of end use of funds, exchange of information with other banks, classification and reporting of frauds, and on restructuring of accounts, on four banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Bank of Baroda 10 2. Corporation Bank 20 3. State Bank of India 10 4. Unio
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on monitoring of end use of funds, exchange of information with other banks, classification and reporting of frauds, and on restructuring of accounts, on four banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Bank of Baroda 10 2. Corporation Bank 20 3. State Bank of India 10 4. Unio
Feb 13, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 01, 2019
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 02-FEB-2018 18-JAN-2019* 01-FEB-2019* 02-FEB-2018 18-JAN-2019* 01-FEB-2019* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1446.5 1588.68 1597.55 1495.08 1631.29 1641.20** b) Borrowings from banks 701.16 831.83 761.47 712.41 834.96 761.95 c) Other demand & time liabilities 57.35 148.14 104.98 58.83 149.01 105.73 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Dep
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 02-FEB-2018 18-JAN-2019* 01-FEB-2019* 02-FEB-2018 18-JAN-2019* 01-FEB-2019* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1446.5 1588.68 1597.55 1495.08 1631.29 1641.20** b) Borrowings from banks 701.16 831.83 761.47 712.41 834.96 761.95 c) Other demand & time liabilities 57.35 148.14 104.98 58.83 149.01 105.73 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Dep
Feb 12, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on four banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on monitoring of end use of funds, exchange of information with other banks, classification and reporting of frauds, and on restructuring of accounts, on four banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Allahabad Bank 15 2. Andhra Bank 10 3. Bank of Maharashtra 15 4. Indian Ov
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on monitoring of end use of funds, exchange of information with other banks, classification and reporting of frauds, and on restructuring of accounts, on four banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Allahabad Bank 15 2. Andhra Bank 10 3. Bank of Maharashtra 15 4. Indian Ov
Feb 12, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on three banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated February 04, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards, more specifically those contained in circulars dated November 29, 2004 and May 22, 2008, on three banks as indicated below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. HDFC Bank Limited 02 2. IDBI Bank Limited 02 3. Kotak Mahi
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated February 04, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards, more specifically those contained in circulars dated November 29, 2004 and May 22, 2008, on three banks as indicated below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. HDFC Bank Limited 02 2. IDBI Bank Limited 02 3. Kotak Mahi
Feb 05, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Axis Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 29, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million (Rupees Twenty Million) on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with Circular on ‘Collection of Account Payee Cheques – Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account’ dated January 22, 2014 and Master Directions on ‘Frauds – Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs’ dated July 01, 2016 issued by RBI. This pena
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 29, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million (Rupees Twenty Million) on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with Circular on ‘Collection of Account Payee Cheques – Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account’ dated January 22, 2014 and Master Directions on ‘Frauds – Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs’ dated July 01, 2016 issued by RBI. This pena
Feb 05, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on UCO Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 29, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million (Rupees Twenty Million) on UCO Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with Circular on ‘Collection of Account Payee Cheques – Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account’ dated January 22, 2014 and Master Directions on ‘Frauds – Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs’ dated July 01, 2016 issued by RBI. This penalty has b
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 29, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million (Rupees Twenty Million) on UCO Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with Circular on ‘Collection of Account Payee Cheques – Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account’ dated January 22, 2014 and Master Directions on ‘Frauds – Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs’ dated July 01, 2016 issued by RBI. This penalty has b
Feb 05, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Axis Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on January 29, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2 million (Two Million) on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of the directions contained in Master Circular on Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes dated July 20, 2017 and, the Circular on Sorting of Notes – Installation of Note Sorting Machines dated November 19, 2009. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on January 29, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2 million (Two Million) on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of the directions contained in Master Circular on Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes dated July 20, 2017 and, the Circular on Sorting of Notes – Installation of Note Sorting Machines dated November 19, 2009. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of
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