Press Releases - Regulating Commercial Banking - RBI - Reserve Bank of India
Press Releases
Jun 26, 2023
RBI releases ‘Master Direction on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational Risk’
The Reserve Bank of India has today issued the Master Direction on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational Risk after appropriately considering the feedback received from stakeholders. The Directions have been issued in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. 2. As part of convergence with Basel III standards, the Reserve Bank of India had issued a draft ‘Master Direction on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational
The Reserve Bank of India has today issued the Master Direction on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational Risk after appropriately considering the feedback received from stakeholders. The Directions have been issued in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. 2. As part of convergence with Basel III standards, the Reserve Bank of India had issued a draft ‘Master Direction on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational
PDF (
Jun 16, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, June 02, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 03-JUN-2022 19-MAY-2023* 02-JUN-2023* 03-JUN-2022 19-MAY-2023* 02-JUN-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 187440.91 243149.08 249770.8 190911.54 245652.13 252295.12** b) Borrowings from banks 46095.22 56459.37 35806.57 46122.27 56588.09 35872.66 c) Other demand & time liabilities 36280.38 59167.91 60117.59 36756.4 59826.65 6
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 03-JUN-2022 19-MAY-2023* 02-JUN-2023* 03-JUN-2022 19-MAY-2023* 02-JUN-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 187440.91 243149.08 249770.8 190911.54 245652.13 252295.12** b) Borrowings from banks 46095.22 56459.37 35806.57 46122.27 56588.09 35872.66 c) Other demand & time liabilities 36280.38 59167.91 60117.59 36756.4 59826.65 6
Jun 06, 2023
G20 International Conference on “Cyber Security Exercise for Banking Sector” held at Mumbai on June 5, 2023
An International Conference on “Cyber Security Exercise for Banking Sector” under India’s G20 Presidency was jointly conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India (GOI) in Mumbai on June 5, 2023. 2. The conference commenced with a Keynote Address by Shri M K Jain, Deputy Governor, RBI followed by a Special Address by Dr. Sanjay Bahl
An International Conference on “Cyber Security Exercise for Banking Sector” under India’s G20 Presidency was jointly conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India (GOI) in Mumbai on June 5, 2023. 2. The conference commenced with a Keynote Address by Shri M K Jain, Deputy Governor, RBI followed by a Special Address by Dr. Sanjay Bahl
Jun 02, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, May 19, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 20-May-22 05-MAY-2023* 19-MAY-2023* 20-May-22 05-MAY-2023* 19-MAY-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 191537.09 243113.97 243158.33 195065.15 245660.76 245661.38** b) Borrowings from banks 54630.99 37219.66 55336.41 54659.49 37411.08 55465.13 c) Other demand & time liabilities 34952.28 59771.41 59097.53 35406.48 60435.91 597
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 20-May-22 05-MAY-2023* 19-MAY-2023* 20-May-22 05-MAY-2023* 19-MAY-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 191537.09 243113.97 243158.33 195065.15 245660.76 245661.38** b) Borrowings from banks 54630.99 37219.66 55336.41 54659.49 37411.08 55465.13 c) Other demand & time liabilities 34952.28 59771.41 59097.53 35406.48 60435.91 597
May 31, 2023
Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks - May 2023
Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of May 2023. Highlights: Lending Rates: The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs decreased by 23 basis points (bps) from 9.32 per cent in March 2023 to 9.09 per cent in April 2023. The WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs increased by 4 bps from 9.72 per cent in March 2023 to 9.76 per cent in Apri
Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of May 2023. Highlights: Lending Rates: The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs decreased by 23 basis points (bps) from 9.32 per cent in March 2023 to 9.09 per cent in April 2023. The WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs increased by 4 bps from 9.72 per cent in March 2023 to 9.76 per cent in Apri
May 29, 2023
Conference for the Directors on the Boards of Private Sector Banks
The Reserve Bank today held a Conference for the Directors on the Boards of Private Sector Banks. The conference was held in Mumbai. The Governor, RBI inaugurated the Conference. ‘Governance in Banks - Driving Sustainable Growth and Stability’ was the theme of the conference. Deputy Governors Shri M. K. Jain and Shri M. Rajeshwar Rao, along with Executive Directors representing the RBI’s Department of Supervision, Department of Regulation and Enforcement Department, a
The Reserve Bank today held a Conference for the Directors on the Boards of Private Sector Banks. The conference was held in Mumbai. The Governor, RBI inaugurated the Conference. ‘Governance in Banks - Driving Sustainable Growth and Stability’ was the theme of the conference. Deputy Governors Shri M. K. Jain and Shri M. Rajeshwar Rao, along with Executive Directors representing the RBI’s Department of Supervision, Department of Regulation and Enforcement Department, a
May 19, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, May 05, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 06-May-22 21-APR-2023* 05-MAY-2023* 06-May-22 21-APR-2023* 05-MAY-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 194014.91 241922.46 243102.14 197590.54 244380.1 245648.93** b) Borrowings from banks 44031.61 37729.23 37510.4 44040.58 38061.25 37701.82 c) Other demand & time liabilities 32932.36 58481.57 59737.29 33379.43 59135.5 60401.
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 06-May-22 21-APR-2023* 05-MAY-2023* 06-May-22 21-APR-2023* 05-MAY-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 194014.91 241922.46 243102.14 197590.54 244380.1 245648.93** b) Borrowings from banks 44031.61 37729.23 37510.4 44040.58 38061.25 37701.82 c) Other demand & time liabilities 32932.36 58481.57 59737.29 33379.43 59135.5 60401.
May 12, 2023
Reserve Bank launches ‘100 Days 100 Pays’ Campaign for Return of Unclaimed Deposits
Balances in savings / current accounts which are not operated for 10 years, or term deposits not claimed within 10 years from date of maturity are classified as “Unclaimed Deposits”. These amounts are transferred by banks to “Depositor Education and Awareness” (DEA) Fund maintained by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank, from time to time, through its public awareness initiatives, has been encouraging members of public to identify and approach the bank concern
Balances in savings / current accounts which are not operated for 10 years, or term deposits not claimed within 10 years from date of maturity are classified as “Unclaimed Deposits”. These amounts are transferred by banks to “Depositor Education and Awareness” (DEA) Fund maintained by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank, from time to time, through its public awareness initiatives, has been encouraging members of public to identify and approach the bank concern
May 04, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, April 21, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 22-Apr-22 07-APR-2023* 21-APR-2023* 22-Apr-22 07-APR-2023* 21-APR-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 197611.77 249235.57 241687.48 201275.87 251873.01 244145.12** b) Borrowings from banks 37566.84 40326.58 37567.41 37572.84 40578.72 37899.43 c) Other demand & time liabilities 31651.55 58070.76 58451.77 32087.56 58724.09 591
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 22-Apr-22 07-APR-2023* 21-APR-2023* 22-Apr-22 07-APR-2023* 21-APR-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 197611.77 249235.57 241687.48 201275.87 251873.01 244145.12** b) Borrowings from banks 37566.84 40326.58 37567.41 37572.84 40578.72 37899.43 c) Other demand & time liabilities 31651.55 58070.76 58451.77 32087.56 58724.09 591
Apr 20, 2023
Review of Requirement of Counter-Cyclical Capital Buffer
The framework on countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) was put in place by the Reserve Bank 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. Based on the review and empirical analy
The framework on countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) was put in place by the Reserve Bank 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. Based on the review and empirical analy
Apr 20, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, April 7, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 08-Apr-22 24-MAR-2023* 07-APR-2023* 08-Apr-22 24-MAR-2023* 07-APR-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 199561.71 226119.3 245324.01 203335.24 228516.6 247961.45 ** b) Borrowings from banks 37336.48 67199.18 40226.92 37346.01 67565.81 40479.06 c) Other demand & time liabilities 30102.62 58524.06 58081.76 30533.17 59169.92 5873
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 08-Apr-22 24-MAR-2023* 07-APR-2023* 08-Apr-22 24-MAR-2023* 07-APR-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 199561.71 226119.3 245324.01 203335.24 228516.6 247961.45 ** b) Borrowings from banks 37336.48 67199.18 40226.92 37346.01 67565.81 40479.06 c) Other demand & time liabilities 30102.62 58524.06 58081.76 30533.17 59169.92 5873
Apr 12, 2023
RBI releases Draft Circular on Fair Lending Practice - Penal Charges in Loan Accounts
In pursuance of the announcement made in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated February 08, 2023 regarding the review of extant regulatory guidelines on levy of penal interest, the Reserve Bank of India has released today the Draft Circular on Fair Lending Practice - Penal Charges in Loan Accounts. Comments by the stakeholders on the ‘Draft Circular’ may be submitted by May 15, 2023 to the Chief General Manager, Department of Regulation, Central
In pursuance of the announcement made in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated February 08, 2023 regarding the review of extant regulatory guidelines on levy of penal interest, the Reserve Bank of India has released today the Draft Circular on Fair Lending Practice - Penal Charges in Loan Accounts. Comments by the stakeholders on the ‘Draft Circular’ may be submitted by May 15, 2023 to the Chief General Manager, Department of Regulation, Central
Apr 05, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 24, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 25-Mar-22 10-MAR-2023* 24-MAR-2023* 25-Mar-22 10-MAR-2023* 24-MAR-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 190569.68 218699.96 226121.38 194143.46 220990.09 228518.68 ** b) Borrowings from banks 38317.31 81541.3 67199.18 38369.13 81963.31 67565.81 c) Other demand & time liabilities 29761.7 59183.75 58469.59 30161.66 59827.09 5911
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 25-Mar-22 10-MAR-2023* 24-MAR-2023* 25-Mar-22 10-MAR-2023* 24-MAR-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 190569.68 218699.96 226121.38 194143.46 220990.09 228518.68 ** b) Borrowings from banks 38317.31 81541.3 67199.18 38369.13 81963.31 67565.81 c) Other demand & time liabilities 29761.7 59183.75 58469.59 30161.66 59827.09 5911
Mar 31, 2023
Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks - March 2023
Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of March 2023. Highlights: Lending Rates: The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs increased by 24 basis points (bps) from 9.00 per cent in January 2023 to 9.24 per cent in February 2023. The WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs increased by 9 bps from 9.58 per cent in January 2023 to 9.67 per cen
Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of March 2023. Highlights: Lending Rates: The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs increased by 24 basis points (bps) from 9.00 per cent in January 2023 to 9.24 per cent in February 2023. The WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs increased by 9 bps from 9.58 per cent in January 2023 to 9.67 per cen
Mar 24, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 10, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 11-Mar-22 24-FEB-2023* 10-MAR-2023* 11-Mar-22 24-FEB-2023* 10-MAR-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 185181.83 217311.03 218697.67 188590 219565.33 220987.80** b) Borrowings from banks 43520.75 68361.21 81539.79 43672.45 68708.79 81961.8 c) Other demand & time liabilities 27993.94 59105.89 59185.32 28380.44 59731.27 59828.6
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 11-Mar-22 24-FEB-2023* 10-MAR-2023* 11-Mar-22 24-FEB-2023* 10-MAR-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 185181.83 217311.03 218697.67 188590 219565.33 220987.80** b) Borrowings from banks 43520.75 68361.21 81539.79 43672.45 68708.79 81961.8 c) Other demand & time liabilities 27993.94 59105.89 59185.32 28380.44 59731.27 59828.6
Mar 22, 2023
Governor, RBI lays the Foundation Stone of a ‘New Greenfield Data Centre’ and ‘Enterprise Computing & Cybersecurity Training Institute’ of RBI
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), today laid the foundation stone for establishment of a “Greenfield Data Centre’ and ‘Enterprise Computing & Cybersecurity Training Institute’ in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Governor in his remarks acknowledged the critical role played by technology in supporting the activities of the financial sector and the RBI over the years and recently, in facilitating a robust recovery from the pandemic. He highlighted
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), today laid the foundation stone for establishment of a “Greenfield Data Centre’ and ‘Enterprise Computing & Cybersecurity Training Institute’ in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Governor in his remarks acknowledged the critical role played by technology in supporting the activities of the financial sector and the RBI over the years and recently, in facilitating a robust recovery from the pandemic. He highlighted
Mar 15, 2023
Reserve Bank of India and Central Bank of the UAE sign MoU to promote innovation in financial products and services
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today in Abu Dhabi, to enhance cooperation and jointly enable innovation in financial products and services. Under the MoU, the two central banks will collaborate on various emerging areas of FinTech, especially Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and explore interoperability between the CBDCs of CBUAE and RBI. CBUAE and RBI will join
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today in Abu Dhabi, to enhance cooperation and jointly enable innovation in financial products and services. Under the MoU, the two central banks will collaborate on various emerging areas of FinTech, especially Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and explore interoperability between the CBDCs of CBUAE and RBI. CBUAE and RBI will join
Mar 10, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 24, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS(Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 25-Feb-22 10-FEB-2023* 24-FEB-2023* 25-Feb-22 10-FEB-2023* 24-FEB-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 182113.97 213720.69 217330.57 185500.02 215983.02 219584.87** b) Borrowings from banks 44343.03 75689.15 68372.02 44491.08 75936.62 68719.6 c) Other demand & time liabilities 25499.34 56555.56 59076.33 25883.31 57203.9 59701.
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS(Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 25-Feb-22 10-FEB-2023* 24-FEB-2023* 25-Feb-22 10-FEB-2023* 24-FEB-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 182113.97 213720.69 217330.57 185500.02 215983.02 219584.87** b) Borrowings from banks 44343.03 75689.15 68372.02 44491.08 75936.62 68719.6 c) Other demand & time liabilities 25499.34 56555.56 59076.33 25883.31 57203.9 59701.
Mar 01, 2023
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) High risk and other monitored jurisdictions - February 24, 2023
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), vide public document ‘High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action’ – February 24, 2023, has called on its members and other jurisdictions to refer to the statement on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Iran adopted in February 2020 which remains in effect. Further, Myanmar was added to the list of High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action in the October 2022 FATF plenary. FATF has called on its
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), vide public document ‘High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action’ – February 24, 2023, has called on its members and other jurisdictions to refer to the statement on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Iran adopted in February 2020 which remains in effect. Further, Myanmar was added to the list of High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action in the October 2022 FATF plenary. FATF has called on its
Feb 28, 2023
Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks - February 2023
Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of February 2023. Highlights: Lending Rates: The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs increased by 12 basis points (bps) from 8.88 per cent in December 2022 to 9.00 per cent in January 2023. The WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs increased by 6 bps from 9.52 per cent in December 2022 to 9.58 per
Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of February 2023. Highlights: Lending Rates: The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs increased by 12 basis points (bps) from 8.88 per cent in December 2022 to 9.00 per cent in January 2023. The WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs increased by 6 bps from 9.52 per cent in December 2022 to 9.58 per
Install the RBI mobile application and get quick access to the latest news!
Page Last Updated on: July 04, 2024
