The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to National Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow vide Directive No. LKO.DOS.SED.No.S875/10-03-759/2022-2023 dated March 09, 2023, for a period of six months up to close of business on September 10, 2023, as modified from time to time, which were last extended up to close of business on September 10, 2025 vide Directive DOR.MON/D-12/12-28-015/2025-2026 dated May 30, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond close of business on September 10, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Sikar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sikar, Rajasthan vide Directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-2/12.27.215/2018-19 dated October 26, 2018, for a period of six months up to May 09, 2019 as modified from time to time, which were last extended up to September 09, 2025 vide Directive DOR.MON/D-11/12.27.215/2025-26 dated May 29, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond September 09, 2025.

The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bangalore vide Directive No. CO.DOS.SED.No.S1931/12.23.001/2024-2025 dated June 12, 2024 for a period of six months upto December 12, 2024, as modified from time to time, which were last extended upto September 12, 2025 vide Directive No. DOR.MON/D-14/12.23.001/2025-26 dated June 03, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond September 12, 2025.

A comprehensive review of the various services offered by Reserve Bank of India under Citizens’ Charter and Regulatory Approvals was undertaken and the revised Citizen’s Charter was released on July 1, 2025. 2. An analysis of the performance under

The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank Niyamitha, Bengaluru, Karnataka vide Directive No. DOS.CO.UCB.BSD-III.D-2/12.23.283/2019-20 dated January 02, 2020, for a period of six months up to July 10, 2020, as modified from time to time, which were last extended up to the close of business on August 10, 2025 vide Directive No. DOR.MON/D-08/12.23.283/2025-26 dated May 6, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond August 10, 2025.

The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (4) of Section 44A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of New India Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai with Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai. The Scheme will come into force with effect from August 04, 2025 (Monday). All the branches of New India Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai will function as branches of Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai with effect from August 04, 2025.

It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No. NGP.DOS.SSM 3.No.S403/15-04-395/2025-2026 dated July 29, 2025, has issued certain Directions to Sonpeth Nagari Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Sonpeth , (“the bank”), whereby, as from the close of business on July 30, 2025, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits, disburse or agree to disburse any payment whether in discharge of its liabilities and obligations or otherwise, enter into any compromise or arrangement and sell, transfer

It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No. BLR.DOS.SSMS.No.S628/09-01-242/2025-2026 dated July 29, 2025, has issued certain Directions to Lokapavani Mahila Sahakari Bank Niyamitha, Mandya (“the bank”), whereby, as from the close of business on July 30, 2025, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI

It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No. CO.DOS.DSD.No.D-01/12-22-350/2025-2026 dated July 29, 2025, has issued certain Directions to Irinjalakuda Town Co-operative Bank Ltd (“the bank”), whereby, as from the close of business on July 30, 2025, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing, grant or renew any loan or advance, make any investment, incur any liability including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits, disburse or

The Reserve Bank has released the draft Master Direction on Business Authorization for Co-operative Banks. The comments on the draft Directions are invited from public/stakeholders till August 25, 2025. Comments/feedback may be submitted through the respective link under the ‘Connect 2 Regulate’ Section available on the RBI’s website or may alternatively be forwarded to: