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Mar 10, 2017
Now RBI website at your fingertips
The Reserve Bank of India today formally launched a mobile application (app) version of the Reserve Bank of India’s website (www.rbi.org.in). The app is available on Android as well as iOS platforms and can be downloaded from the Play Store/App Store in one’s Android phone/iPhone, respectively, using the keyword “Reserve Bank of India”. To start with, the most accessed sections of the website : press releases, IFSC/ MICR codes, Bank Holidays and Current Rates includin
The Reserve Bank of India today formally launched a mobile application (app) version of the Reserve Bank of India’s website (www.rbi.org.in). The app is available on Android as well as iOS platforms and can be downloaded from the Play Store/App Store in one’s Android phone/iPhone, respectively, using the keyword “Reserve Bank of India”. To start with, the most accessed sections of the website : press releases, IFSC/ MICR codes, Bank Holidays and Current Rates includin
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Mar 10, 2017
Directions under section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - The Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhilwara (Rajasthan)
The Reserve Bank of India 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 The Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Bhilwara whereby as from the close of business on March 09, 2017, the aforesaid bank shall not, without prior a
The Reserve Bank of India 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 The Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Bhilwara whereby as from the close of business on March 09, 2017, the aforesaid bank shall not, without prior a
Mar 10, 2017
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 6 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). The Reserve Bank, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Numero Uno Finance Ltd. Plot No. 155, Dev Ashish, Ground Floor, Thane (West), Thane - 400604 13.00651 April 07
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). The Reserve Bank, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Numero Uno Finance Ltd. Plot No. 155, Dev Ashish, Ground Floor, Thane (West), Thane - 400604 13.00651 April 07
Mar 10, 2017
ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited commences operations
ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from March 10, 2017. The Reserve Bank has issued a licence to the bank under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of small finance bank in India. ESAF Microfinance and Investments Private Limited, Chennai was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press re
ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from March 10, 2017. The Reserve Bank has issued a licence to the bank under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of small finance bank in India. ESAF Microfinance and Investments Private Limited, Chennai was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press re
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
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
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