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Jun 08, 2006
RBI increases Repo/Reverse Repo Rates
On a review of current macroeconomic and overall monetary conditions, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to increase the reverse repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 25 basis points to 5.75 per cent from 5.50 per cent with immediate effect. Simultaneously, the repo rate under the LAF, which continues to be linked to the reverse repo rate with a spread of 100 basis points, is also being increased by 25 basis points to 6.75 per cent from 6.50 pe
On a review of current macroeconomic and overall monetary conditions, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to increase the reverse repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 25 basis points to 5.75 per cent from 5.50 per cent with immediate effect. Simultaneously, the repo rate under the LAF, which continues to be linked to the reverse repo rate with a spread of 100 basis points, is also being increased by 25 basis points to 6.75 per cent from 6.50 pe
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Jun 07, 2006
Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, May 26, 2006
(Amount in Rupees crore) Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks (SCBs) I Liabilities to the Banking System (A) 27.05.2005 12.05.2006 * 26.05.2006 * 27.05.2005 12.05.2006 * 26.05.2006 * a. Demand & time deposits from banks 37509.60 32619.27 31184.30 40735.24 34307.67 32901.13 ** b. Borrowings from banks 26827.86 27372.70 29818.27 26968.88 27411.57 29848.50 c. Other demand & time lia
(Amount in Rupees crore) Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks (SCBs) I Liabilities to the Banking System (A) 27.05.2005 12.05.2006 * 26.05.2006 * 27.05.2005 12.05.2006 * 26.05.2006 * a. Demand & time deposits from banks 37509.60 32619.27 31184.30 40735.24 34307.67 32901.13 ** b. Borrowings from banks 26827.86 27372.70 29818.27 26968.88 27411.57 29848.50 c. Other demand & time lia
May 30, 2006
RBI takes Penal Action against Bank of Baroda
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1)(b) of the Banking Regulation Act 1949, has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Bank of Baroda, for violation of provisions of Banking Regulation Act, 1949. During the course of Annual Financial Inspections of the bank, the Reserve Bank had observed that the bank had netted the items representing internal and external liabilities in t
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1)(b) of the Banking Regulation Act 1949, has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Bank of Baroda, for violation of provisions of Banking Regulation Act, 1949. During the course of Annual Financial Inspections of the bank, the Reserve Bank had observed that the bank had netted the items representing internal and external liabilities in t
May 24, 2006
Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, May 12, 2006
(Amount in Rupees crore) Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks (SCBs) I Liabilities to the Banking System (A) 13.05.2005 28.04.2006 * 12.05.2006* 13.05.2005 28.04.2006* 12.05.2006* a. Demand & time deposits from banks 37301.03 33191.46 32619.27 39802.62 34895.98 34307.67** b. Borrowings from banks 32108.74 29318.44 27372.70 32230.43 29338.68 27411.57 c. Other demand & time liabili
(Amount in Rupees crore) Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks (SCBs) I Liabilities to the Banking System (A) 13.05.2005 28.04.2006 * 12.05.2006* 13.05.2005 28.04.2006* 12.05.2006* a. Demand & time deposits from banks 37301.03 33191.46 32619.27 39802.62 34895.98 34307.67** b. Borrowings from banks 32108.74 29318.44 27372.70 32230.43 29338.68 27411.57 c. Other demand & time liabili
May 18, 2006
RBI constitutes Working Group to formulate a scheme for ensuring reasonableness of the bank charges
The Reserve Bank of India today constituted a Working Group to formulate a scheme for ensuring reasonableness of bank charges and to incorporate them in the Fair Practices Code. The compliance of Fair Practices Code would be monitored by the Banking Codes and Standards Board of India. The members of the Working Group will be: 1. Shri N. Sadasivan, Banking Ombudsman, Mumbai – Chairman 2. Shri S. Diwakara, All India Depositors' Association 3. Shri H.N. Sinor, Chief Exec
The Reserve Bank of India today constituted a Working Group to formulate a scheme for ensuring reasonableness of bank charges and to incorporate them in the Fair Practices Code. The compliance of Fair Practices Code would be monitored by the Banking Codes and Standards Board of India. The members of the Working Group will be: 1. Shri N. Sadasivan, Banking Ombudsman, Mumbai – Chairman 2. Shri S. Diwakara, All India Depositors' Association 3. Shri H.N. Sinor, Chief Exec
May 10, 2006
Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, April 28, 2006
(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 29.04.2005 14.04.2006 28.04.2006 29.04.2005 14.04.2006 28.04.2006 Variation (SCBs) a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 37391.84 35689.52 33191.46 38944.29 37404.23 34895.98 -2498.06 b. Borrowings from banks 29625.12 28397.25 29318.44 29669.63 28413.87 29338.68 921.19 c. Other demand
(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 29.04.2005 14.04.2006 28.04.2006 29.04.2005 14.04.2006 28.04.2006 Variation (SCBs) a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 37391.84 35689.52 33191.46 38944.29 37404.23 34895.98 -2498.06 b. Borrowings from banks 29625.12 28397.25 29318.44 29669.63 28413.87 29338.68 921.19 c. Other demand
Apr 26, 2006
Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, April 14, 2006
(Amount in Crores of Rupees) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS ALL SCHEDULED BANKS (Including RRBs) I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) 15.04.2005 31.03.2006 14.04.2006 15.04.2005 31.03.2006 14.04.2006 a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 38136.37 33666.81 35689.52 39697.48 35326.52 37404.23 b) Borrowings from banks 31734.19 29511.55 28397.25 31778.39 29576.54 28413.87
(Amount in Crores of Rupees) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS ALL SCHEDULED BANKS (Including RRBs) I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) 15.04.2005 31.03.2006 14.04.2006 15.04.2005 31.03.2006 14.04.2006 a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 38136.37 33666.81 35689.52 39697.48 35326.52 37404.23 b) Borrowings from banks 31734.19 29511.55 28397.25 31778.39 29576.54 28413.87
Apr 12, 2006
Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 31, 2006
(Amount in Crores of Rupees) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS ALL SCHEDULED BANKS (Including RRBs) I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) 01.04.2005 17.03.2006 * 31.03.2006 * 01.04.2005 17.03.2006 * 31.03.2006 * a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 43507.10 32680.48 33666.81 45138.
(Amount in Crores of Rupees) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS ALL SCHEDULED BANKS (Including RRBs) I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) 01.04.2005 17.03.2006 * 31.03.2006 * 01.04.2005 17.03.2006 * 31.03.2006 * a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 43507.10 32680.48 33666.81 45138.
Apr 05, 2006
Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005: RBI releases Draft Rules and Regulations for Feedback
The Reserve Bank of India today released for feedback the draft Rules and Regulations under the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005. It has requested for comments/views to be sent to the Chief General Manager-in-charge, Department of Banking Operations and Development, 5th Floor, World Trade Centre, Mumbai 400 005 on or before April 15, 2006. It may be recalled that the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 was passed in May 2005 and noti
The Reserve Bank of India today released for feedback the draft Rules and Regulations under the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005. It has requested for comments/views to be sent to the Chief General Manager-in-charge, Department of Banking Operations and Development, 5th Floor, World Trade Centre, Mumbai 400 005 on or before April 15, 2006. It may be recalled that the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 was passed in May 2005 and noti
Mar 31, 2006
Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 17, 2006
(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 18.03.2005 03.03.2006* 17.03.2006* 18.03.2005 03.03.2006* 17.03.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 36308.13 31372.28 32680.48 37829.99 32986.83 34312.71** b. Borrowings from banks 27615.93 27196.13 30567.06 27762.95 27222.43 30632.99 c. Other demand & time liabilities 3124.54 90
(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 18.03.2005 03.03.2006* 17.03.2006* 18.03.2005 03.03.2006* 17.03.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 36308.13 31372.28 32680.48 37829.99 32986.83 34312.71** b. Borrowings from banks 27615.93 27196.13 30567.06 27762.95 27222.43 30632.99 c. Other demand & time liabilities 3124.54 90
Mar 24, 2006
RBI takes penal action against Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd.
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1)(b) of the Banking Regulation Act 1949, has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.5.00 lakhs (Rupees five lakhs only) on Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd., for violation of Sec 20(1) of Banking Regulation Act 1949. While granting Letter of Credit facilities to one of its constituents, the bank had failed to ensure that adequate and effective arrangements were made by the constit
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1)(b) of the Banking Regulation Act 1949, has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.5.00 lakhs (Rupees five lakhs only) on Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd., for violation of Sec 20(1) of Banking Regulation Act 1949. While granting Letter of Credit facilities to one of its constituents, the bank had failed to ensure that adequate and effective arrangements were made by the constit
Mar 16, 2006
RBI and 894 branches of Banks to accept Advance Income Tax
As many as 894 computerised branches of public and private sector banks will receive advance income tax in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. These arrangements have been made for the convenience of the income tax assesses. Of the 894 bank branches 833 branches are public sector bank branches, 23 HDFC bank branches, 9 ICICI bank branches, 16 UTI bank branches and 13 IDBI bank branches. The Reserve Bank of India has advised income tax assesses to take advantage of these standing
As many as 894 computerised branches of public and private sector banks will receive advance income tax in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. These arrangements have been made for the convenience of the income tax assesses. Of the 894 bank branches 833 branches are public sector bank branches, 23 HDFC bank branches, 9 ICICI bank branches, 16 UTI bank branches and 13 IDBI bank branches. The Reserve Bank of India has advised income tax assesses to take advantage of these standing
Mar 14, 2006
Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 3 , 2006
(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 04.03.2005 17.02.2006* 03.03.2006* 04.03.2005 17.02.2006* 03.03.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 36388.04 29686.40 31372.28 37932.59 31317.53 32986.83** b. Borrowings from banks 23905.52 24738.16 27196.13 23970.94 24756.60 27222.43 c. Other demand & time liabilities 3103.73 7801.74 9
(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 04.03.2005 17.02.2006* 03.03.2006* 04.03.2005 17.02.2006* 03.03.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 36388.04 29686.40 31372.28 37932.59 31317.53 32986.83** b. Borrowings from banks 23905.52 24738.16 27196.13 23970.94 24756.60 27222.43 c. Other demand & time liabilities 3103.73 7801.74 9
Mar 14, 2006
Credit to Farmers
1. Context and Perception There is a perception that credit to farmers is priced higher than commensurate with the level of properly-assessed risk. This is a perception that has been articulated by the Reserve Bank also in the recent past (See Annex). The budget measures are thus contextually relevant. It may be noted that the main thrust of the budget announcement is to provide some relief to farmers through fiscal measures rather than cross-subsidisation within the
1. Context and Perception There is a perception that credit to farmers is priced higher than commensurate with the level of properly-assessed risk. This is a perception that has been articulated by the Reserve Bank also in the recent past (See Annex). The budget measures are thus contextually relevant. It may be noted that the main thrust of the budget announcement is to provide some relief to farmers through fiscal measures rather than cross-subsidisation within the
Mar 08, 2006
A Profile of Banks 2004-05
The Reserve Bank of India has been bringing out 'Statistical Tables Relating to Banks in India'. The publication presents comprehensive data relating to scheduled commercial banks and has been well received. A need has been expressed by the user community for making available at a single place certain important parameters for each of the commercial banks across time period. The publication, 'A Profile of Banks', the first of its kind, is an endeavour to meet this requ
The Reserve Bank of India has been bringing out 'Statistical Tables Relating to Banks in India'. The publication presents comprehensive data relating to scheduled commercial banks and has been well received. A need has been expressed by the user community for making available at a single place certain important parameters for each of the commercial banks across time period. The publication, 'A Profile of Banks', the first of its kind, is an endeavour to meet this requ
Feb 20, 2006
Banking initiatives in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor of Reserve Bank of India and three Deputy Governors Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath and Smt. Usha Thorat along with the Executive Director Shri V.S. Das held a meeting on February 17, 2006 with the senior officials of the Union Territory led by the Chief Secretary Shri D.S. Negi. The President Andaman & Nicobar Chamber of Commerce, Adhyaksha Zilla Parishad, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and representatives of
Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor of Reserve Bank of India and three Deputy Governors Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath and Smt. Usha Thorat along with the Executive Director Shri V.S. Das held a meeting on February 17, 2006 with the senior officials of the Union Territory led by the Chief Secretary Shri D.S. Negi. The President Andaman & Nicobar Chamber of Commerce, Adhyaksha Zilla Parishad, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and representatives of
Feb 15, 2006
Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 3, 2006
(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 04.02.2005 20.01.2006* 03.02.2006* 04.02.2005 20.01.2006* 03.02.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 34993.99 32921.51 32872.75 37189.52 34503.98 35118.30** b. Borrowings from banks 27174.16 27556.44 27146.80 27263.74 27660.27 27199.18 c. Other demand & time liabilities 315
(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 04.02.2005 20.01.2006* 03.02.2006* 04.02.2005 20.01.2006* 03.02.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 34993.99 32921.51 32872.75 37189.52 34503.98 35118.30** b. Borrowings from banks 27174.16 27556.44 27146.80 27263.74 27660.27 27199.18 c. Other demand & time liabilities 315
Feb 02, 2006
Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 20, 2006
(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 21.01.2005 06.01.2006* 20.01.2006* 21.01.2005 06.01.2006* 20.01.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 34635.95 33616.01 32921.51 36782.72 35388.75 34503.98** b. Borrowings from banks 26513.47 30079.95 27556.44 26553.32 30136.97 27660.27 c. Other demand & time liabilities 266
(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 21.01.2005 06.01.2006* 20.01.2006* 21.01.2005 06.01.2006* 20.01.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 34635.95 33616.01 32921.51 36782.72 35388.75 34503.98** b. Borrowings from banks 26513.47 30079.95 27556.44 26553.32 30136.97 27660.27 c. Other demand & time liabilities 266
Jan 23, 2006
Collection of account payee cheque - Prohibition on crediting proceeds to third party account
In view of the recent misuse of Initial Public Offer (IPO) process by certain individuals/entities and reports received in this regard from Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Reserve Bank of India took up detailed investigations at some banks to ascertain the modus operandi adopted by different parties in manipulating the system. It was observed that despite extant instructions, banks had credited the proceeds of individual account payee refund orders
In view of the recent misuse of Initial Public Offer (IPO) process by certain individuals/entities and reports received in this regard from Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Reserve Bank of India took up detailed investigations at some banks to ascertain the modus operandi adopted by different parties in manipulating the system. It was observed that despite extant instructions, banks had credited the proceeds of individual account payee refund orders
Jan 13, 2006
HLCC on financial and capital market meets
A meeting of the High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) on Financial and Capital Markets (HLCCFCM) was held today at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai. Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India chaired the meeting. Shri A.K.Jha, Secretary, Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Shri M. Damodaran Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Shri C.S.Rao, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), and o
A meeting of the High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) on Financial and Capital Markets (HLCCFCM) was held today at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai. Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India chaired the meeting. Shri A.K.Jha, Secretary, Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Shri M. Damodaran Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Shri C.S.Rao, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), and o
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