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May 22, 2020
Monetary Policy Statement, 2020-21: Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) May 20 to 22, 2020
On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today (May 22, 2020) decided to: reduce the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 40 bps to 4.0 per cent from 4.40 per cent with immediate effect; accordingly, the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate stand reduced to 4.25 per cent from 4.65 per cent; and the reverse repo rate under the LAF
On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today (May 22, 2020) decided to: reduce the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 40 bps to 4.0 per cent from 4.40 per cent with immediate effect; accordingly, the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate stand reduced to 4.25 per cent from 4.65 per cent; and the reverse repo rate under the LAF
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May 22, 2020
Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies
This Statement sets out various developmental and regulatory policy measures to improve the functioning of markets and market participants; measures to support exports and imports; efforts to further ease financial stress caused by COVID-19 disruptions by providing relief on debt servicing and improving access to working capital; and steps to ease financial constraints faced by state governments. I. Measures to Improve the Functioning of Markets These measures are int
This Statement sets out various developmental and regulatory policy measures to improve the functioning of markets and market participants; measures to support exports and imports; efforts to further ease financial stress caused by COVID-19 disruptions by providing relief on debt servicing and improving access to working capital; and steps to ease financial constraints faced by state governments. I. Measures to Improve the Functioning of Markets These measures are int
May 08, 2020
Revised Issuance Calendar for Marketable Dated Securities for the remaining period of H1 (May 11 - September 30, 2020)
After reviewing the cash position and requirements of the Central Government, Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to modify the indicative calendar for issuance of Government dated securities for the remaining part of the first half of the fiscal 2020-21 (May 11 - Sept 30, 2020). The revised issuance calendar is as under: Calendar for Issuance of Government of India Dated Securities (May 11, 2020 to September 30, 2020) S. No
After reviewing the cash position and requirements of the Central Government, Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to modify the indicative calendar for issuance of Government dated securities for the remaining part of the first half of the fiscal 2020-21 (May 11 - Sept 30, 2020). The revised issuance calendar is as under: Calendar for Issuance of Government of India Dated Securities (May 11, 2020 to September 30, 2020) S. No
May 01, 2020
Directions issued to the Shivajirao Bhosale Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra – Extension of Period
The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-14/12.22.254/2018-19 dated May 03, 2019) had placed the Shivajirao Bhosale Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, under Directions from the close of business on May 04, 2019. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under Sub-section (1) of Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 read with Section 56 of the said Act, hereby direct
The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-14/12.22.254/2018-19 dated May 03, 2019) had placed the Shivajirao Bhosale Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, under Directions from the close of business on May 04, 2019. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under Sub-section (1) of Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 read with Section 56 of the said Act, hereby direct
Apr 30, 2020
RBI extends Fixed Rate Reverse Repo and MSF window
Reserve Bank had vide Press Release 2019-2020/2147 dated March 30, 2020 extended the window timings of Fixed Rate Reverse Repo and MSF operations. In view of the continuing disruptions caused by COVID-19, it has been decided to continue with the revised timings till further notice. (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2019-2020/2295
Reserve Bank had vide Press Release 2019-2020/2147 dated March 30, 2020 extended the window timings of Fixed Rate Reverse Repo and MSF operations. In view of the continuing disruptions caused by COVID-19, it has been decided to continue with the revised timings till further notice. (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2019-2020/2295
Apr 30, 2020
RBI Extends Truncated Market Hours
There is a likelihood of extension of lockdown in major cities like Mumbai or easing of the restrictions in a limited manner. In view of persisting operational dislocations and elevated levels of health risks warranting continuing restrictions on movement, work from home arrangements and business continuity plans, it has been decided that the amended trading hours i.e., from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm for RBI-regulated markets that were effective till the close of business o
There is a likelihood of extension of lockdown in major cities like Mumbai or easing of the restrictions in a limited manner. In view of persisting operational dislocations and elevated levels of health risks warranting continuing restrictions on movement, work from home arrangements and business continuity plans, it has been decided that the amended trading hours i.e., from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm for RBI-regulated markets that were effective till the close of business o
Apr 29, 2020
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – The Needs of Life Co-op. Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Needs of Life Co-op. Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under Directions from close of business on October 29, 2018 for a period of six months subject to review, vide Directive No. DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-3/12.22.163/2018-19 dated October 26, 2018. The validity of the directions was extended last time vide Directive No. DCBR.CO.AID/No.D-31/12.22.160/2019-20 dated October 16, 2019 upto April 29, 2020, subject to review. 2. It is hereby notified for the information
The Needs of Life Co-op. Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under Directions from close of business on October 29, 2018 for a period of six months subject to review, vide Directive No. DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-3/12.22.163/2018-19 dated October 26, 2018. The validity of the directions was extended last time vide Directive No. DCBR.CO.AID/No.D-31/12.22.160/2019-20 dated October 16, 2019 upto April 29, 2020, subject to review. 2. It is hereby notified for the information
Apr 28, 2020
RBI Employees contribute ₹7.30 crore to PM CARES Fund
The COVID-19 pandemic and the related dislocation in normal economic activity has severely affected the economically weaker sections of the society and their means of livelihood. To help the people affected by any kind of emergency or distress situation, like the one posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Government of India has set up a public charitable trust named Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) to receive contri
The COVID-19 pandemic and the related dislocation in normal economic activity has severely affected the economically weaker sections of the society and their means of livelihood. To help the people affected by any kind of emergency or distress situation, like the one posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Government of India has set up a public charitable trust named Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) to receive contri
Apr 27, 2020
RBI Announces ₹ 50,000 crore Special Liquidity Facility for Mutual Funds (SLF-MF)
Heightened volatility in capital markets in reaction to COVID-19 has imposed liquidity strains on mutual funds (MFs), which have intensified in the wake of redemption pressures related to closure of some debt MFs and potential contagious effects therefrom. The stress is, however, confined to the high-risk debt MF segment at this stage; the larger industry remains liquid. 2. The RBI has stated that it remains vigilant and will take whatever steps are necessary to mitig
Heightened volatility in capital markets in reaction to COVID-19 has imposed liquidity strains on mutual funds (MFs), which have intensified in the wake of redemption pressures related to closure of some debt MFs and potential contagious effects therefrom. The stress is, however, confined to the high-risk debt MF segment at this stage; the larger industry remains liquid. 2. The RBI has stated that it remains vigilant and will take whatever steps are necessary to mitig
Apr 20, 2020
Review of WMA Limit for Government of India for remaining part of the first half of the Financial Year 2020-21 (April 2020 to September 2020)
To tide over the situation arising from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been decided, in consultation with the Government of India, that the limit for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the remaining part of first half of the financial year 2020-21 (April 2020 to September 2020) will be revised to ₹ 2,00,000 crore. (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2019-2020/2249
To tide over the situation arising from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been decided, in consultation with the Government of India, that the limit for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the remaining part of first half of the financial year 2020-21 (April 2020 to September 2020) will be revised to ₹ 2,00,000 crore. (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2019-2020/2249
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