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Feb 05, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Syndicate Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 30, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Syndicate Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions contained in Master Circular on Frauds - Classification and Reporting dated July 01, 2015 and Circular on Risk Management Systems in Banks dated October 07, 1999 issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) r
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 30, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Syndicate Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions contained in Master Circular on Frauds - Classification and Reporting dated July 01, 2015 and Circular on Risk Management Systems in Banks dated October 07, 1999 issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) r
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Feb 04, 2019
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme: Working Capital for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries
The Kisan Credit Card Scheme aims at providing adequate and timely credit support from the banking system under a single window with flexible and simplified procedure to the farmers for short term crop loans. In order to extend the operational flexibility to farmers engaged in Animal Husbandry and Fisheries the Government of India had announced their decision to extend the facilities of KCC to these farmers in the Budget 2018-19. The matter has been examined and in co
The Kisan Credit Card Scheme aims at providing adequate and timely credit support from the banking system under a single window with flexible and simplified procedure to the farmers for short term crop loans. In order to extend the operational flexibility to farmers engaged in Animal Husbandry and Fisheries the Government of India had announced their decision to extend the facilities of KCC to these farmers in the Budget 2018-19. The matter has been examined and in co
Jan 31, 2019
Prompt Corrective Action Framework
On a review of the performance of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) currently under the Prompt Corrective Action Framework (PCAF), it was noted that a few banks are not in breach of the PCA parameters as per their published results for the quarter ending December 2018, except Return on Assets (RoA). However, though the RoA continues to be negative, the same is reflected in the capital adequacy indicator. These banks have provided a written commitment that they would comply w
On a review of the performance of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) currently under the Prompt Corrective Action Framework (PCAF), it was noted that a few banks are not in breach of the PCA parameters as per their published results for the quarter ending December 2018, except Return on Assets (RoA). However, though the RoA continues to be negative, the same is reflected in the capital adequacy indicator. These banks have provided a written commitment that they would comply w
Jan 31, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 18, 2019
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 19-Jan-18 04-JAN-2019 * 18-JAN-2019 * 19-Jan-18 04-JAN-2019 * 18-JAN-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1467.54 1586.49 1588.68 1516.69 1628.81 1631.29 ** b) Borrowings from banks 760.39 717.13 831.11 765.42 722.08 834.24 c) Other demand & time liabilities 138.78 163.66 148.08 140.19 165.24 148.95 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a)
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 19-Jan-18 04-JAN-2019 * 18-JAN-2019 * 19-Jan-18 04-JAN-2019 * 18-JAN-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1467.54 1586.49 1588.68 1516.69 1628.81 1631.29 ** b) Borrowings from banks 760.39 717.13 831.11 765.42 722.08 834.24 c) Other demand & time liabilities 138.78 163.66 148.08 140.19 165.24 148.95 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a)
Jan 25, 2019
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month December 2018
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of December 2018. Shailaja Singh Deputy General Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/1747
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of December 2018. Shailaja Singh Deputy General Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/1747
Jan 16, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Bank of Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 04, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹10 million on Bank of Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with Master Directions on Frauds-Classification and Reporting dated July 01, 2016 and Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 (updated as on July 08, 2016) issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 04, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹10 million on Bank of Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with Master Directions on Frauds-Classification and Reporting dated July 01, 2016 and Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 (updated as on July 08, 2016) issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c)
Jan 16, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 04, 2019
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 05-JAN-2018 21-DEC-2018 * 04-JAN-2019 * 05-JAN-2018 21-DEC-2018 * 04-JAN-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1441.12 1517.85 1586.25 1490.83 1560.64 1628.57 ** b) Borrowings from banks 654.01 938.56 717.13 656.27 939.86 722.08 c) Other demand & time liabilities 65.36 95.75 163.62 67.07 96.89 165.2 II LIABILITIES TO OTHER
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 05-JAN-2018 21-DEC-2018 * 04-JAN-2019 * 05-JAN-2018 21-DEC-2018 * 04-JAN-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1441.12 1517.85 1586.25 1490.83 1560.64 1628.57 ** b) Borrowings from banks 654.01 938.56 717.13 656.27 939.86 722.08 c) Other demand & time liabilities 65.36 95.75 163.62 67.07 96.89 165.2 II LIABILITIES TO OTHER
Jan 11, 2019
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Citibank NA India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated January 4, 2019 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 30 million on Citibank NA India (the bank) for deficiencies in compliance with the RBI instructions on ‘Fit and Proper’ criteria for directors of banks. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account the failure of the bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated January 4, 2019 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 30 million on Citibank NA India (the bank) for deficiencies in compliance with the RBI instructions on ‘Fit and Proper’ criteria for directors of banks. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account the failure of the bank
Jan 03, 2019
Basic Statistical Returns of Scheduled Commercial Banks in India - Volume 47, March 2018
Today, the Reserve Bank released the web publication ‘Basic Statistical Returns of Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) in India – Volume 47’ on its Database on Indian Economy (DBIE) portal (web-link: https://dbie.rbi.org.in/DBIE/dbie.rbi?site=publications#!9). It provides information on various characteristics of bank deposits and credit, based on branch level data collected through the Basic Statistical Returns (BSR) 1 & 2 annually1. BSR-1 collects information on t
Today, the Reserve Bank released the web publication ‘Basic Statistical Returns of Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) in India – Volume 47’ on its Database on Indian Economy (DBIE) portal (web-link: https://dbie.rbi.org.in/DBIE/dbie.rbi?site=publications#!9). It provides information on various characteristics of bank deposits and credit, based on branch level data collected through the Basic Statistical Returns (BSR) 1 & 2 annually1. BSR-1 collects information on t
Jan 03, 2019
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Public Statement dated October 19, 2018
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has called on its members and other jurisdictions to apply counter-measures to protect the international financial system from the on-going and substantial money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/FT) risks emanating from the jurisdiction of Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Jurisdiction of Iran is subject to a FATF call on its members to apply enhanced due diligence measures proportionate to the risks arising fro
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has called on its members and other jurisdictions to apply counter-measures to protect the international financial system from the on-going and substantial money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/FT) risks emanating from the jurisdiction of Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Jurisdiction of Iran is subject to a FATF call on its members to apply enhanced due diligence measures proportionate to the risks arising fro
Jan 02, 2019
RBI constitutes Expert Committee on Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Considering the importance of the MSMEs in the Indian economy, it is essential to understand the structural bottlenecks and factors affecting the performance of the MSMEs. It has, therefore, been considered necessary that a comprehensive review is undertaken to identify causes and propose long term solutions, for the economic and financial sustainability of the MSME sector. Towards this end, it was announced in the Fifth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2018-1
Considering the importance of the MSMEs in the Indian economy, it is essential to understand the structural bottlenecks and factors affecting the performance of the MSMEs. It has, therefore, been considered necessary that a comprehensive review is undertaken to identify causes and propose long term solutions, for the economic and financial sustainability of the MSME sector. Towards this end, it was announced in the Fifth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2018-1
Jan 02, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, December 21, 2018
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 22-DEC-2017 07-DEC-2018 * 21-DEC-2018 * 22-DEC-2017 07-DEC-2018 * 21-DEC-2018 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1427.23 1482.88 1498.13 1476.2 1526.3 1540.92 ** b) Borrowings from banks 711.17 740.66 937.96 711.31 743.14 939.26 c) Other demand & time liabilities 112.93 131.78 94.23 114.43 132.91 95.37 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a)
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 22-DEC-2017 07-DEC-2018 * 21-DEC-2018 * 22-DEC-2017 07-DEC-2018 * 21-DEC-2018 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1427.23 1482.88 1498.13 1476.2 1526.3 1540.92 ** b) Borrowings from banks 711.17 740.66 937.96 711.31 743.14 939.26 c) Other demand & time liabilities 112.93 131.78 94.23 114.43 132.91 95.37 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a)
Jan 01, 2019
RBI releases guidelines on restructuring of advances to MSMEs
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form an important component of the Indian economy and contribute significantly to the country’s GDP, exports, industrial output, employment generation, etc. Considering the importance of MSMEs in the Indian economy, it is considered necessary at this juncture to take certain measures for creating an enabling environment for the sector. The issue of restructuring of MSME accounts was discussed in the meeting of the Central Bo
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form an important component of the Indian economy and contribute significantly to the country’s GDP, exports, industrial output, employment generation, etc. Considering the importance of MSMEs in the Indian economy, it is considered necessary at this juncture to take certain measures for creating an enabling environment for the sector. The issue of restructuring of MSME accounts was discussed in the meeting of the Central Bo
Dec 20, 2018
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, December 07, 2018
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 8-Dec-17 23-NOV-2018 * 07-DEC-2018 * 8-Dec-17 23-NOV-2018 * 07-DEC-2018 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1389.33 1475.63 1482.61 1439.35 1518.81 1526.03 ** b) Borrowings from banks 620.95 678.63 740.57 621.18 680.68 743.05 c) Other demand & time liabilities 105.99 97.7 132.16 107.45 99.05 133.29 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Depo
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 8-Dec-17 23-NOV-2018 * 07-DEC-2018 * 8-Dec-17 23-NOV-2018 * 07-DEC-2018 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1389.33 1475.63 1482.61 1439.35 1518.81 1526.03 ** b) Borrowings from banks 620.95 678.63 740.57 621.18 680.68 743.05 c) Other demand & time liabilities 105.99 97.7 132.16 107.45 99.05 133.29 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Depo
Dec 13, 2018
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month November 2018
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of November 2018. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/1369
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of November 2018. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/1369
Dec 06, 2018
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, November 23, 2018
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 24-Nov-17 09-NOV-2018 * 23-NOV-2018 * 24-Nov-17 09-NOV-2018 * 23-NOV-2018 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1379.86 1478.26 1475.37 1429.53 1521.8 1518.55 ** b) Borrowings from banks 619.22 722.94 678.63 619.42 723.77 680.68 c) Other demand & time liabilities 153 120.94 96.39 154.37 122.38 97.74 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Depos
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 24-Nov-17 09-NOV-2018 * 23-NOV-2018 * 24-Nov-17 09-NOV-2018 * 23-NOV-2018 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1379.86 1478.26 1475.37 1429.53 1521.8 1518.55 ** b) Borrowings from banks 619.22 722.94 678.63 619.42 723.77 680.68 c) Other demand & time liabilities 153 120.94 96.39 154.37 122.38 97.74 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Depos
Dec 01, 2018
RBI approves Amalgamation of SBM Bank (Mauritius) Limited, India with SBM Bank (India) Limited
The Reserve Bank of India has sanctioned the Scheme of amalgamation of the entire undertaking of SBM Bank (Mauritius) Limited, India with SBM 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 Banki
The Reserve Bank of India has sanctioned the Scheme of amalgamation of the entire undertaking of SBM Bank (Mauritius) Limited, India with SBM 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 Banki
Nov 22, 2018
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, November 09, 2018
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 10-NOV-2017 26-OCT-2018 * 09-NOV-2018 * 10-NOV-2017 26-OCT-2018 * 09-NOV-2018 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1393.86 1441.2 1479.04 1444.19 1485.59 1522.58 ** b) Borrowings from banks 618.38 782.94 722.94 619.24 790.03 723.77 c) Other demand & time liabilities 138.3 143.7 120.69 139.76 145.14 122.13 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 10-NOV-2017 26-OCT-2018 * 09-NOV-2018 * 10-NOV-2017 26-OCT-2018 * 09-NOV-2018 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1393.86 1441.2 1479.04 1444.19 1485.59 1522.58 ** b) Borrowings from banks 618.38 782.94 722.94 619.24 790.03 723.77 c) Other demand & time liabilities 138.3 143.7 120.69 139.76 145.14 122.13 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a
Nov 20, 2018
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month October 2018
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of October 2018. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2018-2019/1179
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of October 2018. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2018-2019/1179
Nov 14, 2018
RBI imposes monetary penalty on on Deutsche Bank A.G
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated November 05, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 30.10 million on Deutsche Bank A.G. (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms, Know Your Customer / Anti-money Laundering (KYC/AML) norms, and on disclosure of monetary penalties imposed by the regulator. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the pro
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated November 05, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 30.10 million on Deutsche Bank A.G. (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms, Know Your Customer / Anti-money Laundering (KYC/AML) norms, and on disclosure of monetary penalties imposed by the regulator. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the pro
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