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It has been decided, in consultation with the Government of India, that the limit for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the second half of the financial year 2023-24 (October 2023 to March 2024) will be ₹50,000 crore.The Reserve Bank of India may trigger fresh floatation of market loans when the Government of India utilises 75 per cent of the WMA limit.

After reviewing the cash position of the Central Government, the Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, hereby, notifies the calendar for issuance of Treasury Bills for the quarter ending December 2023 as under: Notified Amount for Auction of Treasury Bills

Sr. No State Amount to be raised (₹ Crore) Amount Accepted (₹ Crore) Cut off Price (₹) / Yield (%) Tenure (Year) 1 Bihar 200020007.528 2 Chhattisgarh 100010007.497 3 Goa1501507.4910 4 Gujarat150015007.458 5 Haryana5005007.4710

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated September 25, 2023, has cancelled the licence of Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Limited, Nashik, Maharashtra. Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on September 26, 2023. The Commissioner and Registrar of Cooperative, Maharashtra has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.

(Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average RateRange A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV)511,625.166.770.02-6.95 I. Call Money8,368.306.755.00-6.95 II. Triparty Repo355,691.556.766.75-6.79

(Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume(One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A.Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 0.00 I. Call Money 0.00 II. Triparty Repo   0.00 III. Market Repo   0.00   -   -

Today, the Reserve Bank of India placed on its website an update on “Measuring Productivity at the Industry Level-The India KLEMS [capital (K), Labour (L), Energy (E), Material (M) and services (S)] Database” comprising the Data Manual 2022 along with time series on productivity for 27 industries covering the period 1980-81 to 2020-21.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 21, 2023 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.62 crore (Rupees One Crore and Sixty Two Lakh only) on Indian Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and Advances – Statutory and Other Restrictions’, ‘Reserve Bank of India [Know Your Customer (KYC)] Directions, 2016’ and ‘Reserve Bank of India (Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 51(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on the deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The Statutory Inspection for Supervisory Evaluation (lSE 2021) of the bank was conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2021, and the examination of the Risk Assessment Report/Inspection Report pertaining to ISE 2021, and all related correspondence in that regard revealed, inter alia, non-compliance with the aforesaid directions by the bank, to the extent it (1) sanctioned a term loan to a Corporation (i) in lieu of or to substitute budgetary resources envisaged for certain projects; (ii) without undertaking due diligence on the viability and bankability of the projects to ensure that revenue streams from the projects were sufficient to take care of the debt servicing obligations; and (iii) the repayment / servicing of which was made out of budgetary resources, (2) allowed operations and not closed several accounts opened using OTP based e-KYC in non-face-to-face mode, even after expiry of one year without conducting customer due diligence procedure, and (3) opened several savings accounts in the names of customers not eligible to maintain savings deposit account. In furtherance to the same, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the said directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice, and oral submissions made during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty on the bank.

(Yogesh Dayal)      
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/984

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 21, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 crore (Rupees One crore only) on Punjab & Sind Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with the provisions of sub-section (2) of Section 26A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) read with directions issued by RBI on ‘The Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Scheme, 2014-Section 26A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949-Operational Guidelines'. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 51(1) of the BR Act.This action is based on the deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 20, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹8.80 lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh Eighty Thousand only) on Fedbank Financial Services Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Monitoring of Frauds in NBFCs (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 58G read with clause (aa) of sub-section (5) of Section 58B of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

This action is based on the deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the company with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the company was conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022 and examination of the Risk Assessment Report, Inspection Report, Supervisory Letter and all related correspondence pertaining to the same revealed, inter alia, non-compliance with the aforesaid RBI directions to the extent it reported a fraud to RBI with delay. Consequently, a notice was issued to the company advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the RBI directions, as stated therein.

After considering the company’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/982

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 21, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.30 Crore (Rupees One Crore and Thirty Lakh only) on State Bank of India (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and Advances – Statutory and Other Restrictions’ and ‘Guidelines on Management of Intra-Group Transactions and Exposures’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 51(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.This action is based on the deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Government of India (GOI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of four dated securities for a notified amount of ₹39,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No   Security   Date of Repayment   Notified Amount (₹ crore)   GoI specific Notification   Auction Date   Settlement Date 1   6.99% GS 2026   Apr 17, 2026   8,000   F.No.4(3)-B(W&M)/2023 dated September 25, 2023   September 29, 2023

Today, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated September 25, 2023, has cancelled the licence of “The Kapol Co-operative Bank Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra.” Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on September 25, 2023. The Additional Secretary & Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.

The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as:

1. The bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects. As such, it does not comply with the provisions of Section 11(1) and Section 22 (3) (d) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

2. The bank has failed to comply with the requirements of Sections 22(3) (a), 22(3) (b), 22(3)(c), 22(3)(d) and 22(3)(e) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949;

3. The continuance of the bank is prejudicial to the interests of its depositors;

4. The bank with its present financial position would be unable to pay its present depositors in full; and

5. Public interest would be adversely affected if the bank is allowed to carry on its banking business any further.

2. Consequent to the cancellation of its licence, “The Kapol Co-operative Bank Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra.” is prohibited from conducting the business of ‘banking’ which includes, among other things, acceptance of deposits and repayment of deposits as defined in Section 5 (b) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 with immediate effect.

3. On liquidation, every depositor would be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount of his/her deposits up to a monetary ceiling of ₹5,00,000/- (Rupees five lakh only) from Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) subject to the provisions of DICGC Act, 1961. As per the data submitted by the bank, 96.09% of the depositors are entitled to receive full amount of their deposits from DICGC. As on July 24, 2023, DICGC has already paid ₹230.16 crore of the total insured deposits under the provisions of Section 18A of the DICGC Act, 1961 based on the willingness received from the concerned depositors of the bank.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/985

The Reserve Bank of India has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of The Sahebrao Deshmukh Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra with The Cosmos Co-operative Bank Limited, Pune, Maharashtra. The Scheme has been sanctioned in exercise of the powers conferred under Sub-Section (4) of Section 44A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The Scheme will come into force with effect from September 26, 2023. The branches of The Sahebrao Deshmukh Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai (Maharashtra) will function as branches of The Cosmos Co-operative Bank Limited, Pune (Maharashtra) with effect from September 26, 2023.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/986

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. AMD.DOS.SSM.No.S1053/11-03-039/2023-2024 dated September 25, 2023, has issued certain Directions to Colour Merchants Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, whereby, as from the close of business on September 25, 2023, 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 or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets except as notified in the RBI Direction dated September 25, 2023, a copy of which is displayed on the bank's website / premises for perusal by interested members of the public. In particular, a sum not exceeding ₹50,000 (Rupees Fifty thousand only) of the total balance across all savings bank or current accounts or any other account of a depositor, may be allowed to be withdrawn subject to the conditions stated in the above RBI Directions.

2. The eligible depositors would be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount of his/her deposits up to a monetary ceiling of ₹5,00,000/- (Rupees five lakh only) in the same capacity and in the same right, from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation, under the provisions of Section 18A of the DICGC Act (amendment) 2021, based on submission of willingness by the concerned depositors. The depositors may contact their bank officials for further information. Details may also be accessed on the DICGC website: www.dicgc.org.in.

3. The issue of the above Directions by the RBI should not per se be construed as cancellation of banking license by RBI. The bank will continue to undertake banking business with restrictions till its financial position improves. The Reserve Bank may consider modifications of these Directions depending upon circumstances.

4. These Directions shall remain in force for a period of six months from the close of business on September 25, 2023 and are subject to review.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/988

In the underwriting auctions conducted on September 22, 2023 for Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) of the undernoted Government securities, the Reserve Bank of India has set the cut-off rates for underwriting commission payable to Primary Dealers as given below:

(₹ crore)

Nomenclature of the SecurityNotified AmountMinimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) AmountAdditional Competitive Underwriting Amount AcceptedTotal Amount underwrittenACU Commission Cut-off rate
(paise per ₹100)

7.06% GS 20288,0004,0113,9898,0000.15

7.18% GS 203314,0007,0146,98614,0000.15

7.30% GS 205311,0005,5025,49811,0000.17

Auction for the sale of securities will be held on September 22, 2023.

Ajit Prasad           
Director (Communications)

Press Release: 2023-2024/968

The Reserve Bank of India, vide directive CO.DOS.DSD.No.S2322/12-07-005/2022-23 dated July 07, 2022, had placed Sangli Sahakari Bank Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on July 08, 2022, for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to October 08, 2023.

2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in the exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, hereby extends the Directions for a further period of three months from close of business on October 08, 2023, to close of business on January 08, 2024 as per the Directive DOR.MON.D-74/12.22.225/2023-24 dated September 21, 2023, subject to review.

3. All other terms and conditions of the Directives under reference shall remain unchanged. A copy of the directive dated September 21, 2023, notifying the above extension is displayed at the bank’s premises for the perusal of the public.

4. The aforesaid extension and /or modification by the Reserve Bank of India should not per-se be construed to imply that the Reserve Bank of India is satisfied with the financial position of the bank.

(Shweta Sharma)     
Deputy General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/976

MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg)Weighted Average RateRange A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV)511,625.166.770.02-6.95 I. Call Money8,368.306.755.00-6.95 II. Triparty Repo355,691.556.766.75-6.79 III. Market Repo147,415.316.810.02-6.92 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond150.006.826.75-6.85 B. Term Segment

1. Reserve Bank of India - Liabilities and Assets* (₹ Crore) Item 2022 2023 Variation Sep. 16 Sep. 8 Sep. 15 Week Year 1 2 3 4 5 4 Loans and Advances 4.1 Central Government   0 0 0 0 0 4.2 State Governments 6178 24915 16939 -7976 10761 * Data are provisional. 2. Foreign Exchange Reserves* Item As on September 15,2023 Variation over Week End-March 2023 Year ₹Cr.US$ Mn.  

The following State Governments have offered to sell stock by way of auction, for an aggregate amount of ₹27,000 Crore (Face Value). Sr. No.StateAmount to be raised (₹ Cr)Additional Borrowing (Greenshoe) Option (₹ Cr)Tenure (Year)Type of Auction 1Bihar2000-8Yield 2Chhattisgarh1000-7Yield