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Mar 10, 2017
Financial Literacy Material
The Reserve Bank of India has published a booklet titled FAME (Financial Awareness Messages) to provide basic financial literacy messages for the information of the general public. It contains eleven institution/product neutral financial awareness messages, such as, documents to be submitted while opening a bank account (KYC), importance of budgeting, saving and responsible borrowing, maintaining a good credit score by repaying loans on time, banking at doorstep or at
The Reserve Bank of India has published a booklet titled FAME (Financial Awareness Messages) to provide basic financial literacy messages for the information of the general public. It contains eleven institution/product neutral financial awareness messages, such as, documents to be submitted while opening a bank account (KYC), importance of budgeting, saving and responsible borrowing, maintaining a good credit score by repaying loans on time, banking at doorstep or at
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Mar 09, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra
Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated September 8, 2015 from the close of business on September 9, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended vide directive dated March 03, 2016 and August 25, 2016 for a period of six months. Besides, the bank, vide Directive dated December 26, 2016, was permitted to set off loans against fixed deposits as well as renew standard Ca
Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated September 8, 2015 from the close of business on September 9, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended vide directive dated March 03, 2016 and August 25, 2016 for a period of six months. Besides, the bank, vide Directive dated December 26, 2016, was permitted to set off loans against fixed deposits as well as renew standard Ca
Mar 09, 2017
RBI issues Directions on Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd; Alwar (Rajasthan)
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued certain Directions to Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd; Alwar whereby as from the close of business on March 07, 2017, the aforesaid bank shall not , without prior approval in writing from RBI,
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued certain Directions to Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd; Alwar whereby as from the close of business on March 07, 2017, the aforesaid bank shall not , without prior approval in writing from RBI,
Mar 09, 2017
Issue of ₹ 10 banknotes with improved security features
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 with inset letter 'L' in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing ‘2017’ printed on the reverse of the banknote. The numerals in both the number panels of these banknotes are in the ascending size from left to right while the first three alpha-numeric characters (prefix) remain
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 with inset letter 'L' in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing ‘2017’ printed on the reverse of the banknote. The numerals in both the number panels of these banknotes are in the ascending size from left to right while the first three alpha-numeric characters (prefix) remain
Mar 08, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) and (2) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), hereby directs that the Directives dated August 28, 2015 issued to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi which was last extended upto 08.03.2017 shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of six months i.e up to 08.09.2017 subject to review. Ajit Prasad A
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) and (2) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), hereby directs that the Directives dated August 28, 2015 issued to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi which was last extended upto 08.03.2017 shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of six months i.e up to 08.09.2017 subject to review. Ajit Prasad A
Mar 07, 2017
Supervisory College for State Bank of India, ICICI Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd. and Punjab National Bank
Meetings of the Supervisory Colleges of State Bank of India, ICICI Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd. and Punjab National Bank were held at Mumbai during February 22-24, 2017. Shri S.S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India inaugurated the proceedings of the Colleges. Thirty six host supervisors from nineteen overseas banking supervisory authorities participated in the Supervisory College of State Bank of India on February 22, 2017. Sixteen supervisors from ten overse
Meetings of the Supervisory Colleges of State Bank of India, ICICI Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd. and Punjab National Bank were held at Mumbai during February 22-24, 2017. Shri S.S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India inaugurated the proceedings of the Colleges. Thirty six host supervisors from nineteen overseas banking supervisory authorities participated in the Supervisory College of State Bank of India on February 22, 2017. Sixteen supervisors from ten overse
Mar 02, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to Sri Bharathi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad
The Reserve Bank of India has reviewed the financial position of Sri Bharathi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad and considered it necessary in the public interest to extend and modify the directions issued earlier vide Directive dated August 24, 2016. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) hereby directs that
The Reserve Bank of India has reviewed the financial position of Sri Bharathi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad and considered it necessary in the public interest to extend and modify the directions issued earlier vide Directive dated August 24, 2016. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) hereby directs that
Mar 02, 2017
Private Placement of Special Securities of Telangana Under UDAY scheme
Telangana Government proposes to issue Special Securities of a notified amount of ₹ 8922.93 crore, under the Ujjwal Discom Assurance Yojna Scheme (UDAY). Eligible market participants interested in subscribing to these Special Securities are advised to email their bids as per the format given below between 10.30 am to 12.00 noon on March 06, 2017 (Monday). Investor name Spread offered over corresponding year of FIMMDA yield Amount to be subscribed Allotment of securiti
Telangana Government proposes to issue Special Securities of a notified amount of ₹ 8922.93 crore, under the Ujjwal Discom Assurance Yojna Scheme (UDAY). Eligible market participants interested in subscribing to these Special Securities are advised to email their bids as per the format given below between 10.30 am to 12.00 noon on March 06, 2017 (Monday). Investor name Spread offered over corresponding year of FIMMDA yield Amount to be subscribed Allotment of securiti
Mar 01, 2017
RBI imposes penalty on The Rajsamand Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Rajsamand
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (₹ Five lakh only) on the The Rajsamand Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Rajsamand, 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) linking of share capital to borrowings (ii) breach of prescribed individual b
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (₹ Five lakh only) on the The Rajsamand Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Rajsamand, 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) linking of share capital to borrowings (ii) breach of prescribed individual b
Feb 28, 2017
Reserve Bank Establishes an Inter-disciplinary Standing Committee on Cyber Security
The Reserve Bank of India has set up an Inter-disciplinary Standing Committee on Cyber Security to, inter alia, review the threats inherent in the existing/emerging technology; study adoption of various security standards/protocols; interface with stakeholders; and suggest appropriate policy interventions to strengthen cyber security and resilience. The current composition of the Standing Committee is as follows: Smt. Meena Hemchandra, Executive Director, RBI, Chairpe
The Reserve Bank of India has set up an Inter-disciplinary Standing Committee on Cyber Security to, inter alia, review the threats inherent in the existing/emerging technology; study adoption of various security standards/protocols; interface with stakeholders; and suggest appropriate policy interventions to strengthen cyber security and resilience. The current composition of the Standing Committee is as follows: Smt. Meena Hemchandra, Executive Director, RBI, Chairpe
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