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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated October 01, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.50 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on Sonbhadra Nagar Sahkari Bank Limited, Sonbhadra (the bank) for contravention of the provisions of section 26A 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 section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the BR Act.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated October 01, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Parwanoo Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Parwanoo (the bank) for non-compliance with the specific directions issued by RBI under Supervisory Action Framework (SAF). 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 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

I. Summary Results Aggregate amount (Face Value) notified by RBI ₹ 25,000.000 crore Total amount offered (Face Value) by participants ₹ 61,914.230 crore Total amount accepted (Face Value) by RBI ₹ 24,453.319 crore

The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website ‘The Internal Risk Assessment Guidance for Money Laundering/ Terrorist Financing’ (‘Guidance Note’) for its regulated entities.

Government of India has announced the sale (re-issue) of Government Securities, as detailed below, through auctions to be held on October 11, 2024. As per the extant scheme of underwriting notified on November 14, 2007, the amounts of Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) and the minimum bidding commitment under Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) for the underwriting auction, applicable to each Primary Dealer (PD), are as under:

The Reserve Bank of India has launched the 67th round of its Order Books, Inventories and Capacity Utilisation Survey (OBICUS). The survey is for the reference period July - September 2024 (Q2:2024-25).

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 523,711.57 6.27 3.00-6.60 I. Call Money 9,077.67 6.43 5.10-6.60 II. Triparty Repo 374,188.00 6.26 6.20-6.46 III. Market Repo 139,458.90 6.28 3.00-6.60 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 987.00 6.41 6.40-6.60 B. Term Segment I. Notice Money** 244.10 6.40 5.90-6.50 II. Term Money@@ 143.50 - 6.60-6.90 III. Triparty Repo 495.00 6.38 6.33-6.45 IV. Market Repo 302.19 6.56 6.54-6.65 V. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - -

Auction Results 91 Days 182 Days 364 Days I. Notified Amount ₹7000 Crore ₹6000 Crore ₹6000 Crore II. Competitive Bids Received (i) Number 79 62 113 (ii) Amount ₹ 23188.570 Crore ₹ 13434.250 Crore ₹ 26630.000 Crore III. Cut-off price / Yield 98.4222 96.8408 93.8875 (YTM:6.4300%) (YTM:6.5424%) (YTM:6.5283%)

The Reserve Bank of India today released on its website the results of the following Surveys: i) Consumer Confidence Survey (CCS) – September 2024 ii) Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) – September 2024 iii) OBICUS Survey on manufacturing sector – Q1:2024-25

I. T-Bill 91 days 182 days 364 days II. Total Face Value Notified ₹7,000 Crore ₹6,000 Crore ₹6,000 Crore III. Cut-off Price and Implicit Yield at Cut-Off Price 98.4222 (YTM:6.4300%) 96.8408 (YTM: 6.5424%) 93.8875 (YTM: 6.5283%) IV. Total Face Value Accepted ₹7,000 Crore ₹6,000 Crore ₹6,000 Crore

This Statement sets out various developmental and regulatory policy measures relating to (i) Regulations; and (ii) Payment Systems. I. Regulations 1. Responsible Lending Conduct – Levy of Foreclosure Charges/ Pre-payment Penalties on Loans

The flexible inflation targeting (FIT) framework has completed 8 years since its introduction in 2016. This is a major structural reform of 21st century in India. It stands out for its committee approach to decision making; transparency of policy making process and communication; accountability hinging upon quantitatively defined inflation target; and operational independence. Over the years, the framework has matured across various interest rate cycles and monetary policy stances.

Monetary Policy Decisions After assessing the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today (October 9, 2024) decided to: Keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 6.50 per cent. Consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains unchanged at 6.25 per cent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 6.75 per cent. The MPC also decided to change the monetary policy stance to ‘neutral’ and to remain unambiguously focused on a durable alignment of inflation with the target, while supporting growth. These decisions are in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium-term target for consumer price index (CPI) inflation of 4 per cent within a band of +/- 2 per cent, while supporting growth. 

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 524,659.73 6.24 2.00-7.30 I. Call Money 9,875.51 6.42 5.10-6.50 II. Triparty Repo 366,048.45 6.21 6.11-6.26 III. Market Repo 147,457.77 6.29 2.00-6.45 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 1,278.00 6.46 6.39-7.30

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, 2024.

The Reserve Bank has today released data on Reserve Money for the week ended October 04, 2024.

The result of the auction of State Government Securities held on October 08, 2024 is as under: (Amount in ₹Crore) ASSAM 2034 BIHAR 2033 CHHATTISGARH 2031 JAMMU AND KASHMIR UT 2049 Notified Amount 750 2000 1000 400 Tenure 10 9 Re-issue of 7.54% Chhattisgarh SGS 2031 issued on October 04, 2023 25 Competitive Bids Received (i) No. 36 43 28 19 (ii) Amount 3095 5760 4060 1950 Cut off Price (₹) / Yield (%) 7.13 7.14 102.39/7.0998 7.16 Competitive Bids Accepted (i) No. 3 10 7 2 (ii) Amount 740.916 1989.979 999.977 399.935

The Reserve Bank of India had issued Directions to The Shirpur Merchants’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Shirpur, Maharashtra, under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Directive No. CO.DOS.SED. No.S175/45.11.001/2024-2025 dated April 05, 2024, for a period of six months up to the close of business on October 08, 2024.

Tenor 3-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 50,000 Total amount of offers received (in ₹ crore) 9,398 Amount accepted (in ₹ crore) 9,398 Cut off Rate (%) 6.49 Weighted Average Rate (%) 6.49 Partial Acceptance Percentage of offers received at cut off rate NA

Sr. No. State/UT Amount to be raised (₹Crore) Amount Accepted (₹ Crore) Cut off Price (₹) / Yield (%) Tenure (Year) 1 Assam 750 750 7.13 10 2 Bihar 2000 2000 7.14 9 3 Chhattisgarh 1000 1000 102.39/7.0998 Re-issue of 7.54% Chhattisgarh SGS 2031 issued on October 04, 2023 4 Jammu and Kashmir 400 400 7.16 25

On a review of the current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on October 08, 2024, Tuesday, as under:

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 523,299.71 6.23 1.93-6.50 I. Call Money 11,161.74 6.43 5.10-6.50 II. Triparty Repo 351,569.00 6.20 6.11-6.31 III. Market Repo 159,200.97 6.30 1.93-6.45 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 1,368.00 6.40 6.40-6.48 B. Term Segment I. Notice Money** 313.50 6.34 5.95-6.50 II. Term Money@@ 432.25 - 6.50-7.20 III. Triparty Repo 150.00 6.32 6.32-6.32 IV. Market Repo 399.99 6.47 6.30-6.65 V. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - -

Government of India (GOI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of two dated securities for a notified amount of ₹29,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Date of Repayment Notified Amount (₹ Crore) GoI specific Notification Auction Date Settlement Date 1 7.04% GS 2029 Jun 03, 2029 14,000 F.No.4(3)-B(W&M)/2024 dated October 07, 2024 October 11, 2024 (Friday) October 14, 2024 (Monday) 2 7.34% GS 2064 Apr 22, 2064 15,000 Total 29,000

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has entered into a Currency Swap Agreement with the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework 2024-27, on October 07, 2024, in New Delhi. Under the agreement, the MMA is eligible for financing support from the RBI amounting to USD 400 million under the US Dollar/ Euro Swap Window and INR 30 billion under the INR Swap Window. The agreement would be valid till June 18, 2027.

The Central Government has re-appointed Shri M. Rajeshwar Rao as Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India for a period of one year with effect from October 09, 2024, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 26, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on Koyana Sahakari Bank Ltd., Karad, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Income Recognition, Asset Classification, Provisioning and Other Related Matters- UCBs’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI, conferred under 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 September 30, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.00 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh only) on the Muslim Co-operative Bank Limited, Pune, Maharashtra for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts –Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI, conferred under 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 September 30, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on The Kolhapur Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Kolhapur, Maharashtra for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, their relatives, and firms/concerns in which they are interested.’ This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI, conferred under 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 September 25, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on Sindhudurg District Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Maharashtra for violation of Section 20 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) read with Section 56 of the Act. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI, conferred under section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the BR Act

The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has, by an order dated October 03, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.10 lakh (Rupees One Lakh Ten Thousand only) on Nabapalli Co-operative Bank Limited (the bank), for non-compliance with specific directions issued by RBI on making contribution to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) Refinance Fund due to shortfall in achievement of Priority Sector Lending (PSL). 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 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

Tenor 4-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 75,000 Total amount of offers received (in ₹ crore) 36,825 Amount accepted (in ₹ crore) 36,825 Cut off Rate (%) 6.49 Weighted Average Rate (%) 6.49 Partial Acceptance Percentage of offers received at cut off rate NA

(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 - - IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - -

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 19,155.37 6.23 5.01-6.50 I. Call Money 1,358.35 6.09 5.50-6.50 II. Triparty Repo 17,516.10 6.25 5.90-6.40 III. Market Repo 280.92 5.57 5.01-6.00 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 0.00 - -

On a review of the current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on October 07, 2024, Monday, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 75,000 4 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM October 11, 2024 (Friday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction as given in the Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2019-2020/1947 dated February 13, 2020 will remain the same.

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 8,155.65 6.13 5.50-6.85 I. Call Money 1,478.85 6.15 5.75-6.50 II. Triparty Repo 5,109.60 6.06 5.50-6.85 III. Market Repo 209.20 6.16 6.00-6.25 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 1,358.00 6.40 6.39-6.45

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Shri Aviral Jain as Executive Director (ED) with effect from October 01, 2024. Prior to being promoted as ED, Shri Jain was serving as Regional Director for Maharashtra. Shri Jain has experience of more than three decades in areas of supervision, currency management, foreign exchange regulation and human resource management. As Executive Director, Shri Jain will look after 1. Legal Department, 2. Premises Department and 3. Right to Information Act (First Appellate Authority). Shri Jain is a post-graduate in economics. He also holds Certificates in AML / KYC and Capital Markets and is a Certified Associate of IIBF. 

The Reserve Bank of India, vide directive DEL.DOS.EXG_SSM No. S515/12-10- 013/2022-23 dated July 07, 2022, had placed Ramgarhia Co-operative Bank Ltd, New Delhi – under Directions from the close of business on July 08, 2022, for a period of six months up to January 08, 2023, the validity of which was last extended up to close of business on October 08, 2024 vide directive DOR.MON.D-30/12.28.115/2024-25 dated July 02, 2024.

The Government of India has announced the buyback of its Securities through auction for an aggregate amount of ₹25,000 crore (face value). The security-wise details of the buyback are as under: S.No. Security Date of Maturity 1 7.72% GS 2025 May 25, 2025 2 5.22% GS 2025 June 15, 2025 3 8.20% GS 2025 September 24, 2025 4 5.15% GS 2025 November 09, 2025 5 7.59% GS 2026 January 11, 2026

The following State Governments have offered to sell stock by way of auction, for an aggregate amount of ₹18,700 Crore (Face Value). Sr. No. State/UT Amount to be raised. (₹Crore) Tenure (Year) Type of Auction 1 Assam 750 10 Yield 2 Bihar 2000 9 Yield 3 Chhattisgarh 1000 Re-issue of 7.54% Chhattisgarh SGS 2031 issued on October 04, 2023 Price

The Reserve Bank of India today released the draft circular on ‘Forms of Business and Prudential Regulation for Investments’. Comments on the draft circular are invited from banks and other stakeholders by November 20, 2024.

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 7,000 October 09, 2024 (Wednesday) October 10, 2024 (Thursday) 2 182 Days 6,000 3 364 Days 6,000 Total 19,000

1. Reserve Bank of India - Liabilities and Assets* (₹ Crore) Item 2023 2024 Variation Sep. 29 Sep. 20 Sep. 27 Week Year 1 2 3 4 5 4 Loans and Advances 4.1 Central Government 0 0 0 0 0 4.2 State Governments 11606 26447 24412 -2034 12806 * Data are provisional; difference, if any, is due to rounding off.

Auction Results 7.02% GS 2027 New GS 2034 7.46% GS 2073 I. Notified Amount ₹7,000 crore ₹22,000 crore ₹10,000 crore II. Underwriting Notified Amount ₹7,000 crore ₹22,000 crore ₹10,000 crore III. Competitive Bids Received (i) Number 84 273 167 (ii) Amount ₹29587.000 crore ₹66692.000 crore ₹20108.238 crore IV. Cut-off price / Yield 100.78 - 106.67 (YTM: 6.6878%) (YTM: 6.79%) (YTM: 6.9773%) V. Competitive Bids Accepted (i) Number 18 186 122 (ii) Amount ₹6989.891 crore ₹21990.429 crore ₹9995.182 crore VI. Partial Allotment Percentage of Competitive Bids 3.33% 0.52% 45.14% (5 Bids) (81 Bids) (3 Bids) VII. Weighted Average Price/Yield 100.80 100.08 106.83 (WAY: 6.6795%) (WAY: 6.7790%) (WAY: 6.9665%)

7.02% GS 2027 New GS 2034 7.46% GS 2073 I. Notified Amount ₹7,000 crore ₹22,000 crore ₹10,000 crore II. Cut off Price (₹) / Implicit Yield at cut-off 100.78/6.6878% 6.79% 106.67/6.9773% III. Amount accepted in the auction ₹7,000 crore ₹22,000 crore ₹10,000 crore IV. Devolvement on Primary Dealers NIL NIL NIL

Tenor 14-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 1,75,000 Total amount of offers received (in ₹ crore) 44,275 Amount accepted (in ₹ crore) 44,275 Cut off Rate (%) 6.49 Weighted Average Rate (%) 6.49 Partial Acceptance Percentage of offers received at cut off rate NA

In the underwriting auctions conducted on October 04, 2024, 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 Security Notified Amount Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) Amount Additional Competitive Underwriting Amount Accepted Total Amount underwritten ACU Commission Cut-off rate (paise per ₹100) 7.02% GS 2027 7,000 3,507 3,493 7,000 0.04 New GS 2034 22,000 11,004 10,996 22,000 0.08 7.46% GS 2073 10,000 5,019 4,981 10,000 0.10 Auction for the sale of securities will be held on October 04, 2024. 

(Amount in ₹ Crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS@ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A. Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 543,858.34 6.23 1.11-6.65 I. Call Money 10,590.81 6.45 5.10-6.55 II. Triparty Repo 375,564.65 6.17 5.60-6.45 III. Market Repo 156,369.88 6.36 1.11-6.65 IV. Repo in Corporate Bond 1,333.00 6.50 6.50-6.50

The rate of interest on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2028 (GOI FRB 2028) applicable for the half year October 04, 2024 to April 03, 2025 shall be 7.30 per cent per annum.

On a review of the current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on October 04, 2024, Friday, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,75,000 14 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM October 18, 2024 (Friday)

The Reserve Bank has today released data on Reserve Money for the week ended September 27, 2024 and Money Supply for the fortnight ended September 20, 2024.