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Jul 06, 2018
Reserve Bank of India cancels the licence of Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Alwar, Rajasthan
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide order dated July 03, 2018 cancelled the licence of Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Alwar, Rajasthan to carry on banking business, with effect from from the close of business on July 05, 2018. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Rajasthan has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank. The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as: The bank does not have
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide order dated July 03, 2018 cancelled the licence of Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Alwar, Rajasthan to carry on banking business, with effect from from the close of business on July 05, 2018. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Rajasthan has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank. The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as: The bank does not have
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Jul 06, 2018
30th Half Yearly Report on Management of Foreign Exchange Reserves: October 2017-March 2018
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the 30th half yearly report on management of foreign exchange reserves with reference to end-March 2018. The position of foreign exchange reserves as on June 29, 2018 is as under: US $ Billion Foreign Exchange Reserves (i+ii+iii+iv) 406.1 i. Foreign Currency Assets (FCA) 380.7 ii. Gold 21.4 iii. Special Drawing Rights (SDR) 1.5 iv. Reserve Tranche Position (RTP) 2.5 It may be recalled that in February 2004, the Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has today released the 30th half yearly report on management of foreign exchange reserves with reference to end-March 2018. The position of foreign exchange reserves as on June 29, 2018 is as under: US $ Billion Foreign Exchange Reserves (i+ii+iii+iv) 406.1 i. Foreign Currency Assets (FCA) 380.7 ii. Gold 21.4 iii. Special Drawing Rights (SDR) 1.5 iv. Reserve Tranche Position (RTP) 2.5 It may be recalled that in February 2004, the Reserve Bank
Jul 06, 2018
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949(AACS) Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhilwara (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 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 Directive issued to Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd॰, Bhilwara (Rajasthan). The directive DCBS.CO BSD-IV- D-9/12.27.235/2016-17 dated March 07, 20
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 Directive issued to Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd॰, Bhilwara (Rajasthan). The directive DCBS.CO BSD-IV- D-9/12.27.235/2016-17 dated March 07, 20
Jul 05, 2018
RBI imposes penalty on National Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (five lakh rupees only) on National Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of RBI Instructions/Guidelines on Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions, Know Your Customer Norms and O
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (five lakh rupees only) on National Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of RBI Instructions/Guidelines on Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions, Know Your Customer Norms and O
Jul 05, 2018
RBI extends Directions 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) 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 July 08, 2018, shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of three
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 July 08, 2018, shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of three
Jul 04, 2018
Computation and Dissemination of Reference Rate -Taking Over by Financial Benchmarks India Private Limited (FBIL)
Presently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) compiles and publishes on a daily basis the Reference Rate for Spot USD/INR and exchange rate of other major currencies. As announced in the Sixth Bi-monthly policy statement for the year 2017-18, Financial Benchmarks India Private Limited (FBIL) will assume, i.e., take over from RBI, the responsibility of computation and dissemination of reference rate for USD/INR and exchange rate of other major currencies. FBIL will commen
Presently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) compiles and publishes on a daily basis the Reference Rate for Spot USD/INR and exchange rate of other major currencies. As announced in the Sixth Bi-monthly policy statement for the year 2017-18, Financial Benchmarks India Private Limited (FBIL) will assume, i.e., take over from RBI, the responsibility of computation and dissemination of reference rate for USD/INR and exchange rate of other major currencies. FBIL will commen
Jul 04, 2018
Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bengaluru-Extension of All Inclusive Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS)
It is hereby notified for information of public that the Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to extend the period of operation of the directive dated April 01, 2013 read with subsequent directives, last being dated December 21, 2017 issued to the Amanath Cooperative Bank Ltd, Bengaluru for a further period of six months. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Secti
It is hereby notified for information of public that the Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to extend the period of operation of the directive dated April 01, 2013 read with subsequent directives, last being dated December 21, 2017 issued to the Amanath Cooperative Bank Ltd, Bengaluru for a further period of six months. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Secti
Jul 04, 2018
RBI cancels the license of Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide order dated June 26, 2018 cancelled the licence of Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on July 03, 2018. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Uttar Pradesh has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank. The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as: i. The ba
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide order dated June 26, 2018 cancelled the licence of Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on July 03, 2018. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Uttar Pradesh has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank. The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as: i. The ba
Jul 04, 2018
RBI Cautions about Fictitious Emails
Reserve Bank of India has been periodically reiterating about the activities of unscrupulous elements using the name of RBI and defrauding the common public. These elements use fake letter heads of RBI, send emails impersonating as employees of RBI and lure people with fictitious offers / lottery winnings / remittance of cheap funds in foreign currency from abroad. Targeted public is made to part with money in the form of currency processing fee, foreign currency conv
Reserve Bank of India has been periodically reiterating about the activities of unscrupulous elements using the name of RBI and defrauding the common public. These elements use fake letter heads of RBI, send emails impersonating as employees of RBI and lure people with fictitious offers / lottery winnings / remittance of cheap funds in foreign currency from abroad. Targeted public is made to part with money in the form of currency processing fee, foreign currency conv
Jun 29, 2018
Applicable Average Base Rate to be charged by NBFC-MFIs for the Quarter Beginning July 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 July 01, 2018 will be 8.92 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 averag
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 July 01, 2018 will be 8.92 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 averag
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