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Apr 29, 2015
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on Three Banks; cautions Eight
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following three banks for violation of Reserve Bank of India instructions, inter alia, on Know Your Customer (KYC)/ Anti Money Laundering (AML). The details of the penalty are: Sl. No. Name of the bank Penalty Amount (in ` mn) 1. Bank of Maharashtra 15 2. Dena Bank 15 3. Oriental Bank of Commerce 15 Eight other banks, namely, Central Bank of India, Bank of India, Punjab and Sind Bank, Punjab National Bank,
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following three banks for violation of Reserve Bank of India instructions, inter alia, on Know Your Customer (KYC)/ Anti Money Laundering (AML). The details of the penalty are: Sl. No. Name of the bank Penalty Amount (in ` mn) 1. Bank of Maharashtra 15 2. Dena Bank 15 3. Oriental Bank of Commerce 15 Eight other banks, namely, Central Bank of India, Bank of India, Punjab and Sind Bank, Punjab National Bank,
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Apr 29, 2015
15th Meeting of the FSDC Sub-Committee - Mumbai
A meeting of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was held today in Mumbai. Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), chaired the meeting. The meeting was attended by Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance; Shri U. K. Sinha, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI); Shri T.S. Vijayan, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of I
A meeting of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was held today in Mumbai. Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), chaired the meeting. The meeting was attended by Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance; Shri U. K. Sinha, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI); Shri T.S. Vijayan, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of I
Apr 29, 2015
Scheduled Bank's Statement of Position in India as on Friday, April 17, 2015
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 18-APR- 2014 03-APR- 2015 * 17-APR- 2015 * 18-APR- 2014 03-APR- 2015 * 17-APR- 2015 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 827.62 1301.65 1166.3 874.34 1355.46 1220.30 ** b) Borrowings from banks 425.19 401.52 412.93 428.76 403.87 413.33 c) Other demand & time liabilities 64.91 66.53 58.8 64.97 66.53 58.8 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a)
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 18-APR- 2014 03-APR- 2015 * 17-APR- 2015 * 18-APR- 2014 03-APR- 2015 * 17-APR- 2015 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 827.62 1301.65 1166.3 874.34 1355.46 1220.30 ** b) Borrowings from banks 425.19 401.52 412.93 428.76 403.87 413.33 c) Other demand & time liabilities 64.91 66.53 58.8 64.97 66.53 58.8 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a)
Apr 27, 2015
RBI imposes penalty on Bhavana Rishi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on the Bhavana Rishi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949(As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of Section 20A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) and directives/guidelines of the Reserve Bank on loan
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on the Bhavana Rishi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949(As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of Section 20A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) and directives/guidelines of the Reserve Bank on loan
Apr 24, 2015
RBI imposes penalty on The Halol Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Halol Dist. Panchmahals (Gujarat)
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on the The Halol Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Halol Dist. Panchmahals (Gujarat) in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation pertaining to sanctioning unsecured loans despite operational restriction imposed on it und
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on the The Halol Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Halol Dist. Panchmahals (Gujarat) in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation pertaining to sanctioning unsecured loans despite operational restriction imposed on it und
Apr 21, 2015
Change in member of External Advisory Committee for evaluating applications of Small Finance Banks
It may be recalled that Reserve Bank of India announced the names of the members of the External Advisory Committee (EAC) for small finance banks vide its press release 2014-2015/1640 dated February 04, 2015 as under: Chairperson: Smt. Usha Thorat, former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India Shri M. S. Sahoo, former Secretary, The Institute of Company Secretaries of India Shri M. S. Sriram, Professor at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore Shri M. Balachan
It may be recalled that Reserve Bank of India announced the names of the members of the External Advisory Committee (EAC) for small finance banks vide its press release 2014-2015/1640 dated February 04, 2015 as under: Chairperson: Smt. Usha Thorat, former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India Shri M. S. Sahoo, former Secretary, The Institute of Company Secretaries of India Shri M. S. Sriram, Professor at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore Shri M. Balachan
Apr 15, 2015
Scheduled Bank's Statement of Position in India as on Friday, April 03, 2015
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 04-APR- 2014 20-MAR- 2015 * 03-APR- 2015 * 04-APR- 2014 20-MAR- 2015 * 03-APR- 2015 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 850.91 1097.55 1301.65 912.14 1148.86 1355.46 ** b) Borrowings from banks 376.69 402.12 401.52 382.6 408.04 403.87 c) Other demand & time liabilities 100.42 61.46 66.53 100.53 61.53 66.53 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A)
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 04-APR- 2014 20-MAR- 2015 * 03-APR- 2015 * 04-APR- 2014 20-MAR- 2015 * 03-APR- 2015 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 850.91 1097.55 1301.65 912.14 1148.86 1355.46 ** b) Borrowings from banks 376.69 402.12 401.52 382.6 408.04 403.87 c) Other demand & time liabilities 100.42 61.46 66.53 100.53 61.53 66.53 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A)
Apr 10, 2015
RBI imposes penalty on Vananchal Gramin Bank for violation of Branch Licensing Guidelines
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of ` 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on Vananchal Gramin Bank, Dumka, Jharkhand in exercise of powers vested in it under provisions of Section 47A read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, for violation of Branch Licensing Guidelines. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank in response to which the banks submitted a written reply. After considering the facts of the c
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of ` 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on Vananchal Gramin Bank, Dumka, Jharkhand in exercise of powers vested in it under provisions of Section 47A read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, for violation of Branch Licensing Guidelines. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank in response to which the banks submitted a written reply. After considering the facts of the c
Apr 01, 2015
RBI approves ING Vysya Bank Ltd.- Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. Amalgamation
The Reserve Bank of India has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of ING Vysya Bank Ltd. with Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. The Scheme has been sanctioned in exercise of the powers contained in Sub-section (4) of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The Scheme will come into force with effect from April 1, 2015. All the branches of ING Vysya Bank Ltd. will function as branches of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. with effect from April 1, 2015.Ajit PrasadAssistant Gen
The Reserve Bank of India has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of ING Vysya Bank Ltd. with Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. The Scheme has been sanctioned in exercise of the powers contained in Sub-section (4) of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The Scheme will come into force with effect from April 1, 2015. All the branches of ING Vysya Bank Ltd. will function as branches of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. with effect from April 1, 2015.Ajit PrasadAssistant Gen
Apr 01, 2015
Scheduled Bank's Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 20, 2015
(Amount in Billions of `) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 21-MAR-2014 06-MAR-2015 * 20-MAR-2015 * 21-MAR-2014 06-MAR-2015 * 20-MAR-2015 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 777.16 1099.4 1097.55 821.73 1150.27 1148.86 ** b) Borrowings from banks 349.7 405.29 402.12 351.88 409.6 408.04 c) Other demand & time liabilities 135.01 52.49 61.46 135.1 52.55 61.53 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Depos
(Amount in Billions of `) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 21-MAR-2014 06-MAR-2015 * 20-MAR-2015 * 21-MAR-2014 06-MAR-2015 * 20-MAR-2015 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 777.16 1099.4 1097.55 821.73 1150.27 1148.86 ** b) Borrowings from banks 349.7 405.29 402.12 351.88 409.6 408.04 c) Other demand & time liabilities 135.01 52.49 61.46 135.1 52.55 61.53 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Depos
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
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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