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Apr 05, 2018
First Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2018-19 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Reserve Bank of India
On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation1 at its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to: keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 6.0 per cent. Consequently, the reverse repo rate under the LAF remains at 5.75 per cent, and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 6.25 per cent. The decision of the MPC is consistent with the neutral stance
On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation1 at its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to: keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 6.0 per cent. Consequently, the reverse repo rate under the LAF remains at 5.75 per cent, and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 6.25 per cent. The decision of the MPC is consistent with the neutral stance
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Apr 05, 2018
Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies
This Statement sets out various developmental and regulatory policy measures for strengthening regulation and supervision; broadening and deepening financial markets; improving currency management; promoting financial inclusion and literacy; and, facilitating data management. I. Regulation and Supervision 1. Mandatory Loan Component in Working Capital Finance With a view to promoting greater credit discipline among working capital borrowers, it is proposed to stipulat
This Statement sets out various developmental and regulatory policy measures for strengthening regulation and supervision; broadening and deepening financial markets; improving currency management; promoting financial inclusion and literacy; and, facilitating data management. I. Regulation and Supervision 1. Mandatory Loan Component in Working Capital Finance With a view to promoting greater credit discipline among working capital borrowers, it is proposed to stipulat
Apr 04, 2018
Jio Payments Bank Limited commences operations
Jio Payments Bank Limited has commenced operations as a payments bank with effect from April 3, 2018. 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 payments bank in India. Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai was one of the 11 applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a payments bank, as announced in the press release on August 19, 2015. Jose J. Kattoor Chie
Jio Payments Bank Limited has commenced operations as a payments bank with effect from April 3, 2018. 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 payments bank in India. Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai was one of the 11 applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a payments bank, as announced in the press release on August 19, 2015. Jose J. Kattoor Chie
Mar 31, 2018
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated March 30, 2017 from the close of business on March 30, 2017. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being up to March 31, 2018 vide Directive dated September 25, 2017, subject to review. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that , the Reserve Bank of India, in e
The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated March 30, 2017 from the close of business on March 30, 2017. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being up to March 31, 2018 vide Directive dated September 25, 2017, subject to review. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that , the Reserve Bank of India, in e
Mar 31, 2018
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – The CKP Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The CKP Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated April 30, 2014, from close of business on May 2, 2014. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive dated November 23, 2017 and was valid upto March 31, 2018 subject to review. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it
The CKP Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated April 30, 2014, from close of business on May 2, 2014. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive dated November 23, 2017 and was valid upto March 31, 2018 subject to review. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it
Mar 29, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on ICICI Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed through an order dated March 26, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹589 million on ICICI Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on direct sale of securities from its HTM portfolio and specified disclosure in this regard. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed through an order dated March 26, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹589 million on ICICI Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on direct sale of securities from its HTM portfolio and specified disclosure in this regard. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking
Mar 28, 2018
Applicable Average Base Rate to be charged by NBFC-MFIs for the Quarter Beginning April 01, 2018
The Reserve Bank of India has today communicated that the applicable average base rate to be charged by Non-Banking Financial Company – Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) to their borrowers for the quarter beginning April 01, 2018 will be 8.99 per cent. It may be recalled that the Reserve Bank had, in its circular dated February 7, 2014, issued to NBFC-MFIs regarding pricing of credit, stated that it will, on the last working day of every quarter, advise the avera
The Reserve Bank of India has today communicated that the applicable average base rate to be charged by Non-Banking Financial Company – Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) to their borrowers for the quarter beginning April 01, 2018 will be 8.99 per cent. It may be recalled that the Reserve Bank had, in its circular dated February 7, 2014, issued to NBFC-MFIs regarding pricing of credit, stated that it will, on the last working day of every quarter, advise the avera
Mar 28, 2018
Jana Small Finance Bank Limited commences operations
Jana Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from March 28, 2018. 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. Janalakshmi Financial Services Private Limited, Bengaluru was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press rel
Jana Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from March 28, 2018. 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. Janalakshmi Financial Services Private Limited, Bengaluru was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press rel
Mar 28, 2018
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – Shree Ganesh Sahakari Bank Ltd, Nashik, Maharashtra- Extension of period and relaxation in directions
The Shree Ganesh Sahakari Bank Ltd, Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated April 01, 2013 from close of business on April 02, 2013. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent modified Directives, the last being Directive dated September 25, 2017 upto March 29, 2018, subject to review. In terms of the existing directions, among other conditions, a sum not exceeding ₹ 70,000/- of the total balance in ever
The Shree Ganesh Sahakari Bank Ltd, Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated April 01, 2013 from close of business on April 02, 2013. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent modified Directives, the last being Directive dated September 25, 2017 upto March 29, 2018, subject to review. In terms of the existing directions, among other conditions, a sum not exceeding ₹ 70,000/- of the total balance in ever
Mar 27, 2018
Annual Closing of Government Accounts – Transactions of Central/State Governments-Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2017-18)
With a view to providing greater convenience to tax payers, it has been decided that RBI Offices and all designated branches of agency banks conducting government banking will keep their counters open up to 8.00 p.m. on March 31, 2018, electronic transactions can be done till the midnight of that day. In order to facilitate Government receipts and payments, necessary arrangements have also been made to conduct special clearing operations across the country. Centralise
With a view to providing greater convenience to tax payers, it has been decided that RBI Offices and all designated branches of agency banks conducting government banking will keep their counters open up to 8.00 p.m. on March 31, 2018, electronic transactions can be done till the midnight of that day. In order to facilitate Government receipts and payments, necessary arrangements have also been made to conduct special clearing operations across the country. Centralise
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