Press Releases - Consumer Education and Protection - આરબીઆઈ - Reserve Bank of India
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નવે 21, 2016
Activity at Banks during November 10 to November 18, 2016
Consequent to the announcement of withdrawal of Legal Tender status of banknotes of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 denominations from the midnight of November 8, 2016, the Reserve Bank of India made arrangements for exchange and /or deposit of such notes at the counters of the Reserve Bank and commercial banks, Regional Rural banks and Urban Cooperative Banks. Banks have since reported that such exchange/deposits effected from November 10, 2016 upto November 18, 2016 amounted to ₹
Consequent to the announcement of withdrawal of Legal Tender status of banknotes of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 denominations from the midnight of November 8, 2016, the Reserve Bank of India made arrangements for exchange and /or deposit of such notes at the counters of the Reserve Bank and commercial banks, Regional Rural banks and Urban Cooperative Banks. Banks have since reported that such exchange/deposits effected from November 10, 2016 upto November 18, 2016 amounted to ₹
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નવે 20, 2016
Public can continue to accept ₹ 10 coins as legal tender: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India puts into circulation coins minted by the Government of India. These coins have distinctive features. Coins in new denominations to meet transaction needs of public and coins in new designs to reflect various themes - economic, social and cultural - are introduced from time to time. As coins remain in circulation for longer periods, it is quite possible that coins of different designs and even shapes are circulating at the same time. One such
The Reserve Bank of India puts into circulation coins minted by the Government of India. These coins have distinctive features. Coins in new denominations to meet transaction needs of public and coins in new designs to reflect various themes - economic, social and cultural - are introduced from time to time. As coins remain in circulation for longer periods, it is quite possible that coins of different designs and even shapes are circulating at the same time. One such
નવે 20, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to the Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India, notified that Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated May 19, 2014, from the close of business on May 20, 2014. The validity of the directions was extended four times, for a period of six months each, vide order dated November 12, 2014; dated May 06, 2015; dated November 04, 2015 and dated May 13, 2016. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the perio
The Reserve Bank of India, notified that Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated May 19, 2014, from the close of business on May 20, 2014. The validity of the directions was extended four times, for a period of six months each, vide order dated November 12, 2014; dated May 06, 2015; dated November 04, 2015 and dated May 13, 2016. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the perio
નવે 18, 2016
Withdrawal limits and customer fee/charges for POS relaxed
The Reserve Bank of India had issued instructions to banks on November 14, 2016 that banks shall waive levy of ATM charges for all transactions by saving bank customers done at all ATMs, irrespective of the number of transactions during the month, from November 10, 2016 till December 30, 2016, subject to review. As another customer-centric measure, the limit for cash withdrawal at POS has been made uniform at to ₹ 2000/- per day across all centres (Tier I to VI) for a
The Reserve Bank of India had issued instructions to banks on November 14, 2016 that banks shall waive levy of ATM charges for all transactions by saving bank customers done at all ATMs, irrespective of the number of transactions during the month, from November 10, 2016 till December 30, 2016, subject to review. As another customer-centric measure, the limit for cash withdrawal at POS has been made uniform at to ₹ 2000/- per day across all centres (Tier I to VI) for a
નવે 17, 2016
RBI cancels Licence of Sai Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited, Hadgaon
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence issued to Sai Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited, Hadgaon, consequent upon its merger with Shankar Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited, Nanded with effect from August 26, 2016. The Reserve Bank has done this under Section 22 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Cooperative Societies) (ACCS). Anirudha D. Jadhav Assistant Manager Press Release : 2016-2017/1241
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence issued to Sai Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited, Hadgaon, consequent upon its merger with Shankar Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited, Nanded with effect from August 26, 2016. The Reserve Bank has done this under Section 22 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Cooperative Societies) (ACCS). Anirudha D. Jadhav Assistant Manager Press Release : 2016-2017/1241
નવે 17, 2016
Supply of Notes Sufficient; Do Not Panic or Hoard Currency: RBI reiterates
The Reserve Bank of India has once again clarified today that there is sufficient supply of notes consequent upon increased production which started nearly two months ago. Members of public are requested not to panic or hoard currency notes. Alpana Killawala Principal Adviser Press Release : 2016-2017/1235
The Reserve Bank of India has once again clarified today that there is sufficient supply of notes consequent upon increased production which started nearly two months ago. Members of public are requested not to panic or hoard currency notes. Alpana Killawala Principal Adviser Press Release : 2016-2017/1235
નવે 15, 2016
Withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of Specified Bank Notes: RBI asks Cooperative Banks to ensure Strict Compliance to its Instructions
There were reports that some cooperative banks were not strictly adhering to the instructions issued in connection with the withdrawal of legal tender status of the existing ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 bank notes (specified bank notes). The Reserve Bank of India today informed that it has advised the Urban Cooperative Banks through its Regional Offices and the State Cooperative Banks through National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) of the need to ensure stri
There were reports that some cooperative banks were not strictly adhering to the instructions issued in connection with the withdrawal of legal tender status of the existing ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 bank notes (specified bank notes). The Reserve Bank of India today informed that it has advised the Urban Cooperative Banks through its Regional Offices and the State Cooperative Banks through National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) of the need to ensure stri
નવે 14, 2016
Usage of ATMs - Waiver of customer charges
The Reserve Bank of India has today decided that banks shall waive levy of ATM charges for all transactions (inclusive of both financial and non-financial transactions) by savings bank customers done at their own banks’ ATMs as well as at other banks’ ATMs, irrespective of the number of transactions during the month. The above waiver of charges on ATM usage will be effective from November 10, 2016 till December 30, 2016, subject to review. Alpana Killawala Principal A
The Reserve Bank of India has today decided that banks shall waive levy of ATM charges for all transactions (inclusive of both financial and non-financial transactions) by savings bank customers done at their own banks’ ATMs as well as at other banks’ ATMs, irrespective of the number of transactions during the month. The above waiver of charges on ATM usage will be effective from November 10, 2016 till December 30, 2016, subject to review. Alpana Killawala Principal A
નવે 14, 2016
DCCBs can allow existing customers to withdraw upto ₹ 24,000 from their accounts : RBI
The Reserve Bank of India has today clarified that District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) can allow their existing customers to withdraw money from their accounts upto ₹ 24,000 per week upto November 24, 2016. However, no exchange facility against the specified bank notes (₹ 500 and ₹ 1000) or deposit of such notes should be entertained by them. The Reserve Bank has accordingly advised all banks to permit withdrawal of cash by DCCBs from their accounts based on ne
The Reserve Bank of India has today clarified that District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) can allow their existing customers to withdraw money from their accounts upto ₹ 24,000 per week upto November 24, 2016. However, no exchange facility against the specified bank notes (₹ 500 and ₹ 1000) or deposit of such notes should be entertained by them. The Reserve Bank has accordingly advised all banks to permit withdrawal of cash by DCCBs from their accounts based on ne
નવે 14, 2016
Constitution of Task Force for enabling dispensation of Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series Banknotes - Recalibration and reactivation of ATMs
It has become necessary to re-calibrate all ATMs/ Cash handling machines to dispense the new design notes following introduction of Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series Banknotes including a new High Denomination (₹ 2000) in new designs. 2. ATMs play a vital role in meeting the currency requirements of the public and have become a major channel for disbursement of cash. Re-activation of ATMs extends the availability and disbursal of notes for the customers of banks at convenie
It has become necessary to re-calibrate all ATMs/ Cash handling machines to dispense the new design notes following introduction of Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series Banknotes including a new High Denomination (₹ 2000) in new designs. 2. ATMs play a vital role in meeting the currency requirements of the public and have become a major channel for disbursement of cash. Re-activation of ATMs extends the availability and disbursal of notes for the customers of banks at convenie
નવે 13, 2016
Don't draw and hoard; enough cash in small denominations available at RBI and banks: RBI
The Reserve Bank assures members of the public that enough cash in small denominations is also available at the Reserve Bank and banks. The Reserve Bank urges that public need not be anxious; need not come over to banks repeatedly to draw and hoard; Cash is available when they need it. Alpana Killawala Principal Adviser Press Release : 2016-2017/1194
The Reserve Bank assures members of the public that enough cash in small denominations is also available at the Reserve Bank and banks. The Reserve Bank urges that public need not be anxious; need not come over to banks repeatedly to draw and hoard; Cash is available when they need it. Alpana Killawala Principal Adviser Press Release : 2016-2017/1194
નવે 13, 2016
Issue of ₹ 500 banknotes inset letter ‘L’ in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 500 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series with inset letter ‘L’ in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, the year of printing '2016’ and Swachh Bharat Logo printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The new ₹ 500 banknotes are different from the earlier specified bank note (SBN) series in colour, size, theme, location of security features and des
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 500 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series with inset letter ‘L’ in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, the year of printing '2016’ and Swachh Bharat Logo printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The new ₹ 500 banknotes are different from the earlier specified bank note (SBN) series in colour, size, theme, location of security features and des
નવે 12, 2016
Withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000: RBI Statement
The withdrawal of the legal tender character of the then existing bank notes in ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 cast a huge responsibility on the banking system to swiftly withdraw these specified bank notes in as smooth a manner as possible and in a non-disruptive way and provide in exchange notes of other denominations which are legal tender. It entailed swift withdrawal of the specified bank notes from the ATMs also within a few hours of the announcement, recalibrating these for
The withdrawal of the legal tender character of the then existing bank notes in ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 cast a huge responsibility on the banking system to swiftly withdraw these specified bank notes in as smooth a manner as possible and in a non-disruptive way and provide in exchange notes of other denominations which are legal tender. It entailed swift withdrawal of the specified bank notes from the ATMs also within a few hours of the announcement, recalibrating these for
નવે 12, 2016
Authorities are closely monitoring Information through Reports: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India today clarified that as part of the instructions issued to banks, including to cooperative banks, regarding withdrawal of legal tender status of the existing ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 bank notes (specified bank notes), detailed reporting system has been put in place. The Reserve Bank further stated that with a view to preventing misuse of the facility, the authorities are closely monitoring the information received through these reports about exchange
The Reserve Bank of India today clarified that as part of the instructions issued to banks, including to cooperative banks, regarding withdrawal of legal tender status of the existing ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 bank notes (specified bank notes), detailed reporting system has been put in place. The Reserve Bank further stated that with a view to preventing misuse of the facility, the authorities are closely monitoring the information received through these reports about exchange
નવે 11, 2016
Enough Cash is Available, RBI reassures; urges Public to exercise Patience and Exchange Notes at Convenience
In a statement issued today, the Reserve Bank of India has said that consequent to the withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of existing ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 Bank Notes, it has made arrangements to distribute the notes in new ₹ 2000 and other denominations across the country. There is enough cash available with banks and all arrangements have been made to reach the currency notes all over the country. Bank branches have already started exchanging notes since November 10, 2
In a statement issued today, the Reserve Bank of India has said that consequent to the withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of existing ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 Bank Notes, it has made arrangements to distribute the notes in new ₹ 2000 and other denominations across the country. There is enough cash available with banks and all arrangements have been made to reach the currency notes all over the country. Bank branches have already started exchanging notes since November 10, 2
નવે 10, 2016
Payment Systems to remain open on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016
Consequent to the banks being open for public transactions on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016, it has been decided that Payment Systems (RTGS, NEFT, Cheque Clearing, Repo, CBLO and Call markets) shall remain open on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016. All participants/member banks are advised to facilitate operations on the above payment systems for their customers on November 12 and 13, 2016 as on regular working days. Banks may g
Consequent to the banks being open for public transactions on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016, it has been decided that Payment Systems (RTGS, NEFT, Cheque Clearing, Repo, CBLO and Call markets) shall remain open on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016. All participants/member banks are advised to facilitate operations on the above payment systems for their customers on November 12 and 13, 2016 as on regular working days. Banks may g
નવે 09, 2016
Banks to remain open for public on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016
All scheduled and non-scheduled banks, including public, private, foreign, cooperative, regional rural and local area banks, will remain open for public on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016. Banks are advised to keep all their branches open on November 12 and 13, 2016 as regular working days for transacting all business. Banks may give due publicity about availability of banking services on these days. Alpana Killawala Principal Adviser Press Release
All scheduled and non-scheduled banks, including public, private, foreign, cooperative, regional rural and local area banks, will remain open for public on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, 2016. Banks are advised to keep all their branches open on November 12 and 13, 2016 as regular working days for transacting all business. Banks may give due publicity about availability of banking services on these days. Alpana Killawala Principal Adviser Press Release
નવે 08, 2016
Issue of ₹ 2000 Banknotes: RBI issues ₹ 2000 Banknotes
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 2000 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, without the inset letter, bearing signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2016' printed on the reverse of the banknote. The new denomination has Motif of Mangalyaan on the reverse, depicting the country’s first venture into the interplanetary space. The base colour of the note is magenta. The note has other
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 2000 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, without the inset letter, bearing signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2016' printed on the reverse of the banknote. The new denomination has Motif of Mangalyaan on the reverse, depicting the country’s first venture into the interplanetary space. The base colour of the note is magenta. The note has other
નવે 08, 2016
RBI Issues ₹ 500 banknotes inset letter ‘E’ in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 500 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series with inset letter ‘E’ in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, the year of printing '2016’ and Swachh Bharat Logo printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The new ₹ 500 banknotes are different from the earlier specified bank note (SBN) series in colour, size, theme, location of security features and des
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 500 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series with inset letter ‘E’ in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, the year of printing '2016’ and Swachh Bharat Logo printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The new ₹ 500 banknotes are different from the earlier specified bank note (SBN) series in colour, size, theme, location of security features and des
નવે 08, 2016
RBI issues ₹ 2000 Banknotes with inset letter ‘R’
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 2000 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, with the inset letter ‘R’, bearing signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2016' printed on the reverse of the banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 2000 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series which was notified through Press Release No. 1144 dated Novembe
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 2000 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, with the inset letter ‘R’, bearing signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2016' printed on the reverse of the banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 2000 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series which was notified through Press Release No. 1144 dated Novembe
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