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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 26, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on Habitat Micro Build India Housing Finance Company Private Ltd., Karnataka (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the ‘Non-Banking Financial Company - Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021’ issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 52A of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 26, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on Habitat Micro Build India Housing Finance Company Private Ltd., Karnataka (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the ‘Non-Banking Financial Company - Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021’ issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 52A of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 26, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on The South Canara District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Karnataka (the bank) for contravention of provisions of Section 20 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the BR Act. The statutory inspection of the bank was conducted by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2023. Based on supervisory findings of contravention of statutory provisions and related correspondence in that regard, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why pen
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 26, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on The South Canara District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Karnataka (the bank) for contravention of provisions of Section 20 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the BR Act. The statutory inspection of the bank was conducted by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2023. Based on supervisory findings of contravention of statutory provisions and related correspondence in that regard, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why pen
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 26, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The Vellore Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Tamil Nadu (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI under ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 26, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The Vellore Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Tamil Nadu (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI under ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 27, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on Purvaja Fincap Pvt. Ltd., Tamil Nadu (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 27, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on Purvaja Fincap Pvt. Ltd., Tamil Nadu (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 26, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Mysore and Chamarajnagar District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Karnataka (the bank) for contravention of provisions of Section 20 read with Section 56 of the Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 26, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Mysore and Chamarajnagar District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Karnataka (the bank) for contravention of provisions of Section 20 read with Section 56 of the Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 26, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on Savery Transport Finance Ltd., Chennai, Tamil Nadu (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the ‘Master Direction- Reserve Bank of India (Non- Banking Financial Company-Scale Based Regulation) Directions, 2023’ issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 58 G(1)(b) read with Section 58B(5)(aa) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The correspondence related to charging higher interest rate than the annualised interest rate mentioned in the loan agreement revealed, inter alia, non-compliance with the RBI directions. Based on the same, a notice was issued to the company advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for its failure to comply with the said directions. After considering the company’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made during the personal hearing, RBI found, inter alia that the following charges against the company were sustained, warranting imposition of monetary penalty: The company had:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 26, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on Savery Transport Finance Ltd., Chennai, Tamil Nadu (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the ‘Master Direction- Reserve Bank of India (Non- Banking Financial Company-Scale Based Regulation) Directions, 2023’ issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 58 G(1)(b) read with Section 58B(5)(aa) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The correspondence related to charging higher interest rate than the annualised interest rate mentioned in the loan agreement revealed, inter alia, non-compliance with the RBI directions. Based on the same, a notice was issued to the company advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for its failure to comply with the said directions. After considering the company’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made during the personal hearing, RBI found, inter alia that the following charges against the company were sustained, warranting imposition of monetary penalty: The company had:
Government of India (GOI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of two dated securities for a notified amount of ₹36,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Date of Repayment Notified Amount (₹ Crore) GoI specific Notification Auction Date Settlement Date 1 6.64% GS 2027 Dec 09, 2027 6,000 F.No.4(1)-B(W&M)/2025 dated March 28, 2025 April 04, 2025 (Friday) April 07, 2025 (Monday) 2 6.79% GS 2034 Oct 07, 2034 30,000 Total 36,000
Government of India (GOI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of two dated securities for a notified amount of ₹36,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Date of Repayment Notified Amount (₹ Crore) GoI specific Notification Auction Date Settlement Date 1 6.64% GS 2027 Dec 09, 2027 6,000 F.No.4(1)-B(W&M)/2025 dated March 28, 2025 April 04, 2025 (Friday) April 07, 2025 (Monday) 2 6.79% GS 2034 Oct 07, 2034 30,000 Total 36,000
Based on an assessment of the prevailing and evolving liquidity conditions, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to increase the aggregate limit, made available to the Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs) under the Standing Liquidity Facility at the prevailing repo rate, from ₹10,000 crore to ₹15,000 crore, starting from April 02, 2025. The limit for individual SPDs is being conveyed to them separately. All other terms and conditions of the facility shall remain unchanged.
Based on an assessment of the prevailing and evolving liquidity conditions, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to increase the aggregate limit, made available to the Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs) under the Standing Liquidity Facility at the prevailing repo rate, from ₹10,000 crore to ₹15,000 crore, starting from April 02, 2025. The limit for individual SPDs is being conveyed to them separately. All other terms and conditions of the facility shall remain unchanged.
Today, the Reserve Bank released data relating to India’s International Investment Position for end-December 2024[1]. Key Features of IIP in end-December 2024: • Net claims of non-residents on India increased by US$ 11 billion during Q3:2024-25 and stood at US$ 364.5 billion in December 2024.
Today, the Reserve Bank released data relating to India’s International Investment Position for end-December 2024[1]. Key Features of IIP in end-December 2024: • Net claims of non-residents on India increased by US$ 11 billion during Q3:2024-25 and stood at US$ 364.5 billion in December 2024.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 27, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on Porbandar Commercial Co-operative Bank Limited, Dist. Porbandar, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Sections 46(4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 27, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on Porbandar Commercial Co-operative Bank Limited, Dist. Porbandar, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Sections 46(4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 27, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Santrampur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Santrampur, Mahisagar District, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compl
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 27, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Santrampur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Santrampur, Mahisagar District, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compl
The value of exports and imports of services during February 2025 is given in the following table. International Trade in Services (US$ million) Month Receipts (Exports) Payments (Imports) October – 2024 34,411 (22.7) 17,232 (28.0) November – 2024 32,109 (14.2) 17,246 (26.1) December – 2024 36,967 (16.9) 17,799 (13.9)
The value of exports and imports of services during February 2025 is given in the following table. International Trade in Services (US$ million) Month Receipts (Exports) Payments (Imports) October – 2024 34,411 (22.7) 17,232 (28.0) November – 2024 32,109 (14.2) 17,246 (26.1) December – 2024 36,967 (16.9) 17,799 (13.9)
Reserve Bank of India announces the auction of Government of India Treasury Bills as per the following details: Sr. No. Treasury Bill Notified Amount (in ₹ Crore) Auction Date Settlement Date 1 91 Days 9,000 April 02, 2025 (Wednesday) April 03, 2025 (Thursday) 2 182 Days 5,000 3 364 Days 5,000 Total 19,000
Reserve Bank of India announces the auction of Government of India Treasury Bills as per the following details: Sr. No. Treasury Bill Notified Amount (in ₹ Crore) Auction Date Settlement Date 1 91 Days 9,000 April 02, 2025 (Wednesday) April 03, 2025 (Thursday) 2 182 Days 5,000 3 364 Days 5,000 Total 19,000
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 24, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹52.70 lakh (Rupees Fifty Two Lakh Seventy Thousand only) on Phoenix ARC Private Limited (the company) for non-compliance with directions on ‘Settlement of dues payable by the borrower’ issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under Section 12 read with sub-section (1) of Section 30A of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002. The statutory inspection of the company was conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2023. Based on supervisory findings of non-compliance with RBI directions and related
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 24, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹52.70 lakh (Rupees Fifty Two Lakh Seventy Thousand only) on Phoenix ARC Private Limited (the company) for non-compliance with directions on ‘Settlement of dues payable by the borrower’ issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under Section 12 read with sub-section (1) of Section 30A of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002. The statutory inspection of the company was conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2023. Based on supervisory findings of non-compliance with RBI directions and related
The Reserve Bank held a Conference for the large-sized Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) on March 28, 2025, in Chennai. Chairpersons of the Audit Committee of the Board (ACB), MD & CEOs and the Statutory Auditors of the NBFCs attended the Conference. The Conference was a part of the series of supervisory engagements that the Reserve Bank has been having with key stakeholders of its Regulated Entities. The theme of the Conference was ‘Shared Vision, Shared Responsibility: Strengthening the NBFCs’. The Conference was attended by over 200 participants.
The Reserve Bank held a Conference for the large-sized Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) on March 28, 2025, in Chennai. Chairpersons of the Audit Committee of the Board (ACB), MD & CEOs and the Statutory Auditors of the NBFCs attended the Conference. The Conference was a part of the series of supervisory engagements that the Reserve Bank has been having with key stakeholders of its Regulated Entities. The theme of the Conference was ‘Shared Vision, Shared Responsibility: Strengthening the NBFCs’. The Conference was attended by over 200 participants.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 26, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.20 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh Twenty Thousand only) on Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 26, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.20 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh Twenty Thousand only) on Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the
Today, the Reserve Bank of India released the balance of payments (BoP) data for the third quarter (Q3), i.e., October-December of 2024-25 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during April-December 2024 are detailed below in Table 1. Table 1: Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves* (US$ billion) Items April-December 2023 April-December 2024 I. Current Account Balance -30.7 -37.1 II. Capital Account (net) (a to f) 63.6 23.3 a. Foreign Investment (i+ii) 40.5 11.0 (i) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 7.8 1.6 (ii)Portfolio Investment 32.7 9.4
Today, the Reserve Bank of India released the balance of payments (BoP) data for the third quarter (Q3), i.e., October-December of 2024-25 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during April-December 2024 are detailed below in Table 1. Table 1: Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves* (US$ billion) Items April-December 2023 April-December 2024 I. Current Account Balance -30.7 -37.1 II. Capital Account (net) (a to f) 63.6 23.3 a. Foreign Investment (i+ii) 40.5 11.0 (i) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 7.8 1.6 (ii)Portfolio Investment 32.7 9.4
Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for the third quarter (Q3), i.e., October-December 2024-25, are presented in Statements I and II. Key Features of India’s BoP in Q3:2024-25 • India’s current account deficit (CAD) increased to US$ 11.5 billion (1.1 per cent of GDP) in Q3:2024-25 from US$ 10.4 billion (1.1 per cent of GDP) in Q3:2023-24 but moderated from US$ 16.7 billion (1.8 per cent of GDP) in Q2:2024-25. Merchandise trad
Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for the third quarter (Q3), i.e., October-December 2024-25, are presented in Statements I and II. Key Features of India’s BoP in Q3:2024-25 • India’s current account deficit (CAD) increased to US$ 11.5 billion (1.1 per cent of GDP) in Q3:2024-25 from US$ 10.4 billion (1.1 per cent of GDP) in Q3:2023-24 but moderated from US$ 16.7 billion (1.8 per cent of GDP) in Q2:2024-25. Merchandise trad
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