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Jun 30, 2016
Exchange of Pre-2005 Banknotes at Select Offices of RBI from July 01, 2016
The Reserve Bank of India has observed that a major portion of the pre-2005 banknotes have been withdrawn from circulation and only a small percentage of these notes remains in circulation. On a review, therefore, the Reserve Bank has decided that from July 01, 2016 the facility of exchanging the pre-2005 banknotes will be available only at the following offices of the Reserve Bank of India: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwa
The Reserve Bank of India has observed that a major portion of the pre-2005 banknotes have been withdrawn from circulation and only a small percentage of these notes remains in circulation. On a review, therefore, the Reserve Bank has decided that from July 01, 2016 the facility of exchanging the pre-2005 banknotes will be available only at the following offices of the Reserve Bank of India: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwa
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Jun 28, 2016
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 2 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) 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 Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. M/s Sampada Chemicals Limited Parijat House, 2nd Floor, 1076, Dr. E Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400018 13.00362 March 18, 1998 March 25, 2016 2
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) 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 Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. M/s Sampada Chemicals Limited Parijat House, 2nd Floor, 1076, Dr. E Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400018 13.00362 March 18, 1998 March 25, 2016 2
Jun 28, 2016
RBI to work on July 1, 2016 to facilitate public transactions
On a review and in order to facilitate the settlement of market transactions, as also, to aid the transactions of the general public, the Reserve Bank of India has decided that it will remain open for public transactions on July 1, 2016. Normally, the Reserve Bank remains closed for public transactions every July 1 on account of its annual closing of accounts. The Reserve Bank’s accounting year is July to June. In view of the annual closing of its books of account, ho
On a review and in order to facilitate the settlement of market transactions, as also, to aid the transactions of the general public, the Reserve Bank of India has decided that it will remain open for public transactions on July 1, 2016. Normally, the Reserve Bank remains closed for public transactions every July 1 on account of its annual closing of accounts. The Reserve Bank’s accounting year is July to June. In view of the annual closing of its books of account, ho
Jun 28, 2016
4 NBFCs surrender their Certificate of Registration to RBI
The following NBFCs have surrendered the Certificate of Registration granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has therefore cancelled their Certificate of Registration. Sr. No. Name of the Company Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. M/s Shrigopal Finance and Investment Private Limited 82-A, Flat No. 33, Brindavan
The following NBFCs have surrendered the Certificate of Registration granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has therefore cancelled their Certificate of Registration. Sr. No. Name of the Company Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. M/s Shrigopal Finance and Investment Private Limited 82-A, Flat No. 33, Brindavan
Jun 24, 2016
RBI issues Directions on The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated June 24, 2015 from the close of business on June 26, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended, vide order dated December 21, 2015 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions has been extended for a further period of three months from June 26, 2016 to September 25, 2016 vide our modified directive dated June 22, 2016 su
The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated June 24, 2015 from the close of business on June 26, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended, vide order dated December 21, 2015 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions has been extended for a further period of three months from June 26, 2016 to September 25, 2016 vide our modified directive dated June 22, 2016 su
Jun 24, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on The Industrial Cooperative Bank Ltd., Guwahati
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on The Industrial Cooperative Bank Ltd., Guwahati. In exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Cooperative Societies), for violation of the provisions of para 4 (i) of circular dated September 18, 2002 on Guidelines on Know Your Customers Norms and Cash Transac
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on The Industrial Cooperative Bank Ltd., Guwahati. In exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Cooperative Societies), for violation of the provisions of para 4 (i) of circular dated September 18, 2002 on Guidelines on Know Your Customers Norms and Cash Transac
Jun 22, 2016
RBI to shortly circulate ₹ 10 Coins to commemorate “Birth Centenary of Swami Chinmayananda”
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put in circulation ₹ 10 coins minted by the Government of India to commemorate Birth Centenary of Swami Chinmayananda. The design details of these coins as notified in The Gazette of India - Extraordinary - Part I - Section I - Section (1) - No.274 dated April 30, 2015 published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, are: Obverse The obverse of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the cent
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put in circulation ₹ 10 coins minted by the Government of India to commemorate Birth Centenary of Swami Chinmayananda. The design details of these coins as notified in The Gazette of India - Extraordinary - Part I - Section I - Section (1) - No.274 dated April 30, 2015 published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, are: Obverse The obverse of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the cent
Jun 21, 2016
RBI extends validity of the Directions issued to the Pioneer Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Pioneer Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of three months from June 24, 2016 to September 23, 2016, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since March 24, 2015 vide directive dated March 14, 2015 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the aforesaid directive was extended vide RBI directive dated September 16, 2
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Pioneer Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of three months from June 24, 2016 to September 23, 2016, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since March 24, 2015 vide directive dated March 14, 2015 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the aforesaid directive was extended vide RBI directive dated September 16, 2
Jun 21, 2016
The Lunawada Peoples’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lunawada, Dist. Mahisagar Imposition of penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one Lakh only) on The Lunawada Peoples’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lunawada, Dist. Mahisagar (Gujarat) in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation pertaining to issuance of Demand Drafts to a single party on the same day in cash for value j
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one Lakh only) on The Lunawada Peoples’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lunawada, Dist. Mahisagar (Gujarat) in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation pertaining to issuance of Demand Drafts to a single party on the same day in cash for value j
Jun 17, 2016
RBI decides to simplify and rationalise the process of registration of new NBFCs
In order to make the process of registration of new NBFCs smoother and hassle free, the application form for registration of new NBFCs and the checklist of documents to be submitted have been revised. The number of documents to be submitted by the NBFC applicants has been reduced from existing set of 45 documents to 7-8 in the revised process. Secondly, from now onwards, there would be two different types of applications for non-deposit taking NBFCs (NBFC-ND) based on
In order to make the process of registration of new NBFCs smoother and hassle free, the application form for registration of new NBFCs and the checklist of documents to be submitted have been revised. The number of documents to be submitted by the NBFC applicants has been reduced from existing set of 45 documents to 7-8 in the revised process. Secondly, from now onwards, there would be two different types of applications for non-deposit taking NBFCs (NBFC-ND) based on
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