It has been reported in a section of the press, quoting a reply to RTI application, that RBI was not using machines for counting Specified Bank Notes (SBNs). RBI actually uses sophisticated Currency Verification & Processing (CVPS) machines for checking the numerical accuracy and genuineness of the currency notes, including SBNs. These machines are way superior to the note counting machines. With a view to augmenting processing capacity, RBI is using the available

The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), hereby directs that the Directive dated August 28, 2015 issued to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi, as modified from time to time, the validity of which was extended upto September 08, 2017, shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from September 12, 2017 to March 11, 2018, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since June 12, 2014 vide directive dated June 4, 2014 issued under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The aforesaid directive was modified / its validity was extended vide 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 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is satisfied that in public interest it is necessary to extend the period of operation of Directions issued to Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhilwara (Rajasthan). The directive dated March 07, 2017, effective from March 9, 2017, sha

It is hereby notified for the 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) is satisfied that in public interest it is necessary to extend the period of operation of Directions issued to Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Alwar (Rajasthan). The directive dated March 01, 2017 shall continue to apply to the bank for a furth

Dr. Amartya Lahiri joined as Director of CAFRAL with effect from September 1, 2017. He was previously the Royal Bank Faculty Research Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies at the Vancouver School of Economics, University of British Columbia. Dr.Lahiri also held the Johal Chair of Indian Research at the Institute of Asian Research. He has held research positions at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, University of California, Los Angeles and John Hopkins Uni

Reserve Bank issued Directions under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable) to Co-operative Societies) to Maratha Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai vide Directive dated August 31, 2016 for a period of 6 months, (i.e. up to February 28, 2017) which was modified vide subsequent Directive dated February 23, 2017 The Directions are valid for a period of six months up to August 31, 2017, subject to review. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in t

It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled vide order dated August 11, 2017, the license of Hardoi Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh to carry on banking business under section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 with effect from close of business on August 30, 2017. As such, the bank is

Today, the Reserve Bank of India released its Annual Report for 2016-17, a statutory report of its Central Board of Directors. Jose J. Kattoor Chief General Manager Press Release: 2017-2018/579

The Reserve Bank of India introduced the ₹ 200 denomination notes today. Introduction of this denomination is expected to facilitate exchange transactions for the common man and provide complete series of denomination for transactions at the lower end. These notes are available only through select RBI offices and banks as is normal when a new denomination of notes is introduced and the supply increases gradually. However, the production of these notes is being ramped