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Jun 14, 2017
False and misleading statements on the website of the Prithvi Credit Co-operative Society Limited (Multistate), Lucknow
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that the captioned Society is misleading the public by displaying false statements on its website http://prithvisociety.com that RBI has issued NOC for converting multistate Prithvi Credit Cooperative Society Ltd. into Multistate Co-operative Bank by wrongly quoting the contents of the Reserve Bank’s letter LK.DCBS.1391/10.10.016/2016-17 dated February 08, 2017. It is brought to the notice of the general public th
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that the captioned Society is misleading the public by displaying false statements on its website http://prithvisociety.com that RBI has issued NOC for converting multistate Prithvi Credit Cooperative Society Ltd. into Multistate Co-operative Bank by wrongly quoting the contents of the Reserve Bank’s letter LK.DCBS.1391/10.10.016/2016-17 dated February 08, 2017. It is brought to the notice of the general public th
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Jun 14, 2017
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated June 14, 2016 from the close of business on June 14, 2016. The validity of the directions was extended for a period of six months vide order dated December 07, 2016. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the period of operation of the directive dated June 14, 2016 read with the directive dated December 07, 2016 has be
Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated June 14, 2016 from the close of business on June 14, 2016. The validity of the directions was extended for a period of six months vide order dated December 07, 2016. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the period of operation of the directive dated June 14, 2016 read with the directive dated December 07, 2016 has be
Jun 13, 2017
RBI executes Letter of Cooperation on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with the Czech National Bank, Czech Republic
Photograph The Reserve Bank of India executed the Letter of Cooperation (LoC) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with the Czech National Bank, Czech Republic, today. The LoC was executed by Mr. Vladimir Tomsik, Vice Governor on behalf of Czech National Bank and Mr. S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India at the Central Office of the Reserve Bank in Mumbai. His Excellency, Mr. Milan Hovorka, Czech Republic
Photograph The Reserve Bank of India executed the Letter of Cooperation (LoC) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with the Czech National Bank, Czech Republic, today. The LoC was executed by Mr. Vladimir Tomsik, Vice Governor on behalf of Czech National Bank and Mr. S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India at the Central Office of the Reserve Bank in Mumbai. His Excellency, Mr. Milan Hovorka, Czech Republic
Jun 13, 2017
Issue of ₹ 500 banknotes with inset letter ‘A’
In continuation of issuing of ₹ 500 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (new) series from time to time which are currently legal tender, a new batch of banknotes with inset letter “A” in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel Governor, Reserve Bank of India; with the year of printing '2017’ on the reverse, are being issued. The design of these notes is similar in all respects to the ₹ 500 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series which
In continuation of issuing of ₹ 500 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (new) series from time to time which are currently legal tender, a new batch of banknotes with inset letter “A” in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel Governor, Reserve Bank of India; with the year of printing '2017’ on the reverse, are being issued. The design of these notes is similar in all respects to the ₹ 500 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series which
Jun 09, 2017
Sovereign Gold Bond – Dematerialisation
The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, has issued eight tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds for a total value of ₹ 5400 crore till date. Investors in these bonds have been provided with the option of holding them in physical or dematerialized form. The requests for dematerialization have largely been processed successfully. A set of records, however, could not be processed for various reasons such as mismatches in names and PAN numbers,
The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, has issued eight tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds for a total value of ₹ 5400 crore till date. Investors in these bonds have been provided with the option of holding them in physical or dematerialized form. The requests for dematerialization have largely been processed successfully. A set of records, however, could not be processed for various reasons such as mismatches in names and PAN numbers,
Jun 06, 2017
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month of May 2017
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of May 2017. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2016-2017/3297
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of May 2017. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2016-2017/3297
Jun 05, 2017
RBI imposed penalty on the Jalore Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited, Jalore
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (₹ Five lakh only) on the Jalore Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited, Jalore, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of RBI instructions / guidelines relating to (i) breach of prudential interbank single and gross exposure limit and (ii) giving donation ex
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (₹ Five lakh only) on the Jalore Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited, Jalore, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of RBI instructions / guidelines relating to (i) breach of prudential interbank single and gross exposure limit and (ii) giving donation ex
Jun 05, 2017
Financial Literacy Week (June 5- 9, 2017)
Financial Literacy is the first step towards financial prosperity. Financial literacy empowers the common man with knowledge which enables better financial decision making and ultimately financial well-being. In order to create awareness at a large scale on key topics every year, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to observe one week in a year as ‘Financial Literacy Week’. RBI this year, across the States, will observe June 5 to 9 as the Financial Literacy Week.
Financial Literacy is the first step towards financial prosperity. Financial literacy empowers the common man with knowledge which enables better financial decision making and ultimately financial well-being. In order to create awareness at a large scale on key topics every year, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to observe one week in a year as ‘Financial Literacy Week’. RBI this year, across the States, will observe June 5 to 9 as the Financial Literacy Week.
Jun 02, 2017
Financial Literacy Quiz
To emphasize the importance of financial literacy, the Reserve Bank of India is observing June 5-9, 2017 as Financial Literacy Week across the country. The Week will focus on four broad themes, viz. Know Your Customer (KYC), Exercising Credit Discipline, Grievance Redress and Going Digital (UPI and *99#). During this week, the Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs) and rural branches will conduct special camps and all bank branches in the country will display posters on th
To emphasize the importance of financial literacy, the Reserve Bank of India is observing June 5-9, 2017 as Financial Literacy Week across the country. The Week will focus on four broad themes, viz. Know Your Customer (KYC), Exercising Credit Discipline, Grievance Redress and Going Digital (UPI and *99#). During this week, the Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs) and rural branches will conduct special camps and all bank branches in the country will display posters on th
Jun 01, 2017
RBI appoints Shri S. Ganesh Kumar as New Executive Director
The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Shri S. Ganesh Kumar as Executive Director (ED) consequent upon voluntary retirement of Shri Chandan Sinha on May 31, 2017. Shri S. Ganesh Kumar has taken charge today. As Executive Director, Shri Ganesh Kumar will look after Department of Information Technology, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems and Department of External Investments and Operations. Shri Ganesh Kumar has done Masters in Business Administration from C
The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Shri S. Ganesh Kumar as Executive Director (ED) consequent upon voluntary retirement of Shri Chandan Sinha on May 31, 2017. Shri S. Ganesh Kumar has taken charge today. As Executive Director, Shri Ganesh Kumar will look after Department of Information Technology, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems and Department of External Investments and Operations. Shri Ganesh Kumar has done Masters in Business Administration from C
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