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:

The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, to Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Limited (IMCBL), Lucknow vide Directive DOS.CO.OCCD.185569/12.28.007/2021-22 dated January 28, 2022 for a period of six months upto July 27, 2022, as modified from time to time, which were last extended upto July 27, 2025 vide Directive DOR.MON/D-05/12.28.007/2025-26 dated April 16, 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 July 27, 2025.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated July 22, 2025, has cancelled the licence of “The Karwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Karwar”. Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on July 23, 2025. The Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Karnataka has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.

The Reserve Bank of India, vide directive CO.DOS.SED.No.S592/45-11-001/2024-25 dated April 23, 2024, had placed the Konark Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ulhasnagar, under Directions from the close of business on April 23, 2024, for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to July 23, 2025.

The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Suri Friends’ Union Co-operative Bank Ltd., Suri, West Bengal vide Directive No. CO.DOS.SED.No.S2574/12-07-005/2022-23 dated July 21, 2022 for a period of six months up to close of business on January 22, 2023

The Reserve Bank has released the draft Master Direction on ‘Digital Banking Channels Authorisation’. The comments on the draft Directions are invited from public/stakeholders till August 11, 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: