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Mar 24, 2020
RBI advances variable rate Repo auction scheduled for March 30, 2020 to March 26, 2020 and Temporarily enhances Standing Liquidity Facility for SPDs
The Reserve Bank had announced two variable rate term repo auctions of ₹ 25,000 crore each vide press release 2030/2019-2020 dated March 06, 2020, to be conducted on March 30, 2020 and March 31, 2020, to address any additional demand for liquidity and to provide flexibility to the banking system in year-end liquidity management. As a special case, Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs) were also allowed to participate in these auctions along with other eligible participant
The Reserve Bank had announced two variable rate term repo auctions of ₹ 25,000 crore each vide press release 2030/2019-2020 dated March 06, 2020, to be conducted on March 30, 2020 and March 31, 2020, to address any additional demand for liquidity and to provide flexibility to the banking system in year-end liquidity management. As a special case, Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs) were also allowed to participate in these auctions along with other eligible participant
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Mar 23, 2020
RBI advances the OMO Purchase auction scheduled for March 30, 2020 to March 26, 2020
The Reserve Bank had announced its intent to purchase Government securities under Open Market Operations (OMOs) for an aggregate amount of ₹ 30,000 crores in the month of March 2020 vide, press release dated March 20, 2020. The first tranche is scheduled to be conducted on March 24, 2020 and the second tranche is scheduled for March 30, 2020. On a review of current liquidity and financial conditions, the Reserve Bank has decided to advance the second tranche of purcha
The Reserve Bank had announced its intent to purchase Government securities under Open Market Operations (OMOs) for an aggregate amount of ₹ 30,000 crores in the month of March 2020 vide, press release dated March 20, 2020. The first tranche is scheduled to be conducted on March 24, 2020 and the second tranche is scheduled for March 30, 2020. On a review of current liquidity and financial conditions, the Reserve Bank has decided to advance the second tranche of purcha
Mar 23, 2020
RBI to conduct variable rate Term Repos of ₹1,00,000 crores
As a pre-emptive measure to tide over any frictional liquidity requirements on account of dislocations due to COVID-19, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to conduct the following fine-tuning variable rate Repo auctions for ₹1,00,000 crores in two tranches as under: Sl. No. Date Notified Amount (₹ crores) Tenor (days) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 March 23, 2020 50,000 16-day 3.00 PM – 3.30 PM April 08, 2020 2 March 24, 2020 50,000 16-day 11.00 AM- 11.30 AM Apri
As a pre-emptive measure to tide over any frictional liquidity requirements on account of dislocations due to COVID-19, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to conduct the following fine-tuning variable rate Repo auctions for ₹1,00,000 crores in two tranches as under: Sl. No. Date Notified Amount (₹ crores) Tenor (days) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 March 23, 2020 50,000 16-day 3.00 PM – 3.30 PM April 08, 2020 2 March 24, 2020 50,000 16-day 11.00 AM- 11.30 AM Apri
Mar 20, 2020
RBI Announces OMO Purchase of Government of India Dated Securities
The response to the open market purchase auction conducted on March 20, 2020 has been positive. Meanwhile, with the COVID-19 related dislocations, stress in certain financial market segments is still severe and financial conditions remain tight. The RBI’s endevour is to ensure that all markets segments function normally with adequate liquidity and turnover. Accordingly, on a review of the current liquidity and financial conditions, the Reserve Bank has decided to cond
The response to the open market purchase auction conducted on March 20, 2020 has been positive. Meanwhile, with the COVID-19 related dislocations, stress in certain financial market segments is still severe and financial conditions remain tight. The RBI’s endevour is to ensure that all markets segments function normally with adequate liquidity and turnover. Accordingly, on a review of the current liquidity and financial conditions, the Reserve Bank has decided to cond
Mar 18, 2020
RBI Announces OMO Purchase of Government of India Dated Securities
With the heightening of Covid-19 pandemic risks, certain financial market segments have been experiencing a tightening of financial conditions as reflected in the hardening of yields and widening of spreads. It is important to ensure that all market segments remain liquid and stable, and function normally. Accordingly, on a review of the current liquidity and financial conditions, the Reserve Bank has decided to conduct open market operations on March 20, 2020 (Friday
With the heightening of Covid-19 pandemic risks, certain financial market segments have been experiencing a tightening of financial conditions as reflected in the hardening of yields and widening of spreads. It is important to ensure that all market segments remain liquid and stable, and function normally. Accordingly, on a review of the current liquidity and financial conditions, the Reserve Bank has decided to conduct open market operations on March 20, 2020 (Friday
Mar 16, 2020
RBI Announces USD/INR Sell Buy Swap
On a review of current financial market conditions and taking into consideration the requirement of US Dollars in the market, it has been decided to undertake another 6-month US Dollar sell/buy swap auction to provide liquidity to the foreign exchange market. The auction will be multiple price based, i.e., successful bids will be accepted at their respective quoted premiums. The details of the auction are as under: Swap Amount (USD Billion) Auction date Auction Time N
On a review of current financial market conditions and taking into consideration the requirement of US Dollars in the market, it has been decided to undertake another 6-month US Dollar sell/buy swap auction to provide liquidity to the foreign exchange market. The auction will be multiple price based, i.e., successful bids will be accepted at their respective quoted premiums. The details of the auction are as under: Swap Amount (USD Billion) Auction date Auction Time N
Mar 16, 2020
Availability of Digital Payment Options
In pursuance of its vision to promote digital payments, Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) endeavour has been to establish state of the art payment systems that are efficient, convenient, safe, secure and affordable. RBI wishes to bring to the notice of the general public that non-cash digital payment options (like NEFT, IMPS, UPI and BBPS) are available round the clock to facilitate fund transfers, purchase of goods / services, payment of bills, etc. In the context of the
In pursuance of its vision to promote digital payments, Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) endeavour has been to establish state of the art payment systems that are efficient, convenient, safe, secure and affordable. RBI wishes to bring to the notice of the general public that non-cash digital payment options (like NEFT, IMPS, UPI and BBPS) are available round the clock to facilitate fund transfers, purchase of goods / services, payment of bills, etc. In the context of the
Mar 12, 2020
RBI Announces USD/INR Sell Buy Swaps
Financial markets worldwide are facing intense selling pressures on extreme risk aversion due to the spread of COVID-19 infections, compounded by the slump in international crude prices and a decline in bond yields in advanced economies. Flight to safety has led to spike in volatility across all asset classes, with several emerging market currencies experiencing downside pressures. Mismatches in US dollar liquidity have become accentuated across the world. On a review
Financial markets worldwide are facing intense selling pressures on extreme risk aversion due to the spread of COVID-19 infections, compounded by the slump in international crude prices and a decline in bond yields in advanced economies. Flight to safety has led to spike in volatility across all asset classes, with several emerging market currencies experiencing downside pressures. Mismatches in US dollar liquidity have become accentuated across the world. On a review
Mar 05, 2020
Directions under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – The City Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra- Relaxation in withdrawal limit
The City Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-5/12.22.039/2017-18 dated April 17, 2018 from close of business April 17, 2018. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive DCBR.CO.AID.No.D-27/12.22.039/2019-20 dated October 15, 2019 extending the Directions up to April 17, 2020, subject to review. In terms of the existing directions, a
The City Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-5/12.22.039/2017-18 dated April 17, 2018 from close of business April 17, 2018. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive DCBR.CO.AID.No.D-27/12.22.039/2019-20 dated October 15, 2019 extending the Directions up to April 17, 2020, subject to review. In terms of the existing directions, a
Mar 03, 2020
Recent Developments in Financial Markets
Globally, financial markets have been experiencing considerable volatility, with the spread of the coronavirus triggering risk-off sentiments and flights to safe haven. Spillovers to financial markets in India have largely been contained. Growing hopes of coordinated policy action to mitigate a broader fallout to economic activity has boosted market sentiment today. The Reserve Bank of India is monitoring global and domestic developments closely and continuously and s
Globally, financial markets have been experiencing considerable volatility, with the spread of the coronavirus triggering risk-off sentiments and flights to safe haven. Spillovers to financial markets in India have largely been contained. Growing hopes of coordinated policy action to mitigate a broader fallout to economic activity has boosted market sentiment today. The Reserve Bank of India is monitoring global and domestic developments closely and continuously and s
Feb 28, 2020
Directions under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra
Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive UBD.CO.BSD-I/D-28/12.22.218/2012-13 dated February 21, 2013 from close of business on February 22, 2013. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive DOR.AID/D-40/12.22.218/2019-20 dated November 20, 2019 and was valid up to February 29, 2020, subject to review. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of
Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive UBD.CO.BSD-I/D-28/12.22.218/2012-13 dated February 21, 2013 from close of business on February 22, 2013. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive DOR.AID/D-40/12.22.218/2019-20 dated November 20, 2019 and was valid up to February 29, 2020, subject to review. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of
Jan 31, 2020
Directions under Section 35 A 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 UBD.CO.BSD.I.No.D-34/12.22.035/2013-14 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 vide Directive DCBR.CO.AID/No.D-33/12.22.035/2019-20 dated October 25, 2019 and is valid up to January 31, 2020 subject to review. 2. It is hereby notified for the informat
The CKP Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive UBD.CO.BSD.I.No.D-34/12.22.035/2013-14 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 vide Directive DCBR.CO.AID/No.D-33/12.22.035/2019-20 dated October 25, 2019 and is valid up to January 31, 2020 subject to review. 2. It is hereby notified for the informat
Jan 31, 2020
Directions issued to the Shivam Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ichalkaranji, Dist. - Kolhapur, Maharashtra – Extension of Period
The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-6/12.22.351/2017-18 dated May 18, 2018) had placed the Shivam Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ichalkaranji, Dist : Kolhapur, Maharashtra, under Directions from the close of business on May 19, 2018. 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 th
The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-6/12.22.351/2017-18 dated May 18, 2018) had placed the Shivam Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ichalkaranji, Dist : Kolhapur, Maharashtra, under Directions from the close of business on May 19, 2018. 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 th
Jan 30, 2020
Directions issued to the The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra – Extension of Period
The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I./D-9/12.22.111/2016-17 dated March 30, 2017) had placed the Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, under Directions from the close of business on March 30, 2017. 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, her
The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I./D-9/12.22.111/2016-17 dated March 30, 2017) had placed the Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, under Directions from the close of business on March 30, 2017. 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, her
Dec 30, 2019
Directions under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – The Maratha Sahakari Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Maratha Sahakari Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions from close of business on August 31, 2016 vide directive No.DCBS.CO.BSD-I.No.D-4/12.22.141/2016-17 dated August 31, 2016. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive DCBR.CO.AID.No.D-20/12.22.140/2019-20 dated September 25, 2019 and is valid upto December 31, 2019 subject to review. 2. It is hereby notified for the info
The Maratha Sahakari Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions from close of business on August 31, 2016 vide directive No.DCBS.CO.BSD-I.No.D-4/12.22.141/2016-17 dated August 31, 2016. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive DCBR.CO.AID.No.D-20/12.22.140/2019-20 dated September 25, 2019 and is valid upto December 31, 2019 subject to review. 2. It is hereby notified for the info
Dec 24, 2019
Directions under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – Shri Anand Co-operative Bank Ltd., Chinchawad, Pune, Maharashtra
Shri Anand Co-operative Bank Ltd., Chinchawad, Pune, Maharashtra, was placed under directions from close of business on June 25, 2019, vide Directive No. DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-16/12.22.474/2018-19 dated June 21, 2019, for a period of six months. 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 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, hereby di
Shri Anand Co-operative Bank Ltd., Chinchawad, Pune, Maharashtra, was placed under directions from close of business on June 25, 2019, vide Directive No. DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-16/12.22.474/2018-19 dated June 21, 2019, for a period of six months. 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 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, hereby di
Dec 02, 2019
Directions under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra
Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive UBD.CO.BSD-I/D-28/12.22.218/2012-13 dated February 21, 2013 from close of business on February 22, 2013. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive DCBR.CO.AID./No,D-12/12.22.218/2019-20 dated August 28, 2019 and was valid up to November 30, 2019, subject to review. 2. It is hereby notified for the informati
Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive UBD.CO.BSD-I/D-28/12.22.218/2012-13 dated February 21, 2013 from close of business on February 22, 2013. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive DCBR.CO.AID./No,D-12/12.22.218/2019-20 dated August 28, 2019 and was valid up to November 30, 2019, subject to review. 2. It is hereby notified for the informati
Nov 29, 2019
Directions issued to the Shivam Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ichalkaranji, Dist. - Kolhapur, Maharashtra – Extension of Period
The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-6/12.22.351/2017-18 dated May 18, 2018) had placed the Shivam Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ichalkaranji, Dist : Kolhapur, Maharashtra, under Directions from the close of business on May 19, 2018. 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 th
The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-6/12.22.351/2017-18 dated May 18, 2018) had placed the Shivam Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ichalkaranji, Dist : Kolhapur, Maharashtra, under Directions from the close of business on May 19, 2018. 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 th
Nov 29, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Corporation Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated November 29, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 crore on Corporation Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on “Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Divergence in NPA Accounts”, “Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances”, “Prudential No
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated November 29, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 crore on Corporation Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on “Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Divergence in NPA Accounts”, “Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances”, “Prudential No
Nov 26, 2019
Ron Taluka Primary Teachers' Co-operative Credit Bank Limited, Ron, Karnataka – Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.20 lakh (Rupees twenty thousand only) on Ron Taluka Primary Teachers' Co-operative Credit Bank Limited, Ron, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) for non-submission of the returns under Section 27 (2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The Reserve B
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.20 lakh (Rupees twenty thousand only) on Ron Taluka Primary Teachers' Co-operative Credit Bank Limited, Ron, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) for non-submission of the returns under Section 27 (2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The Reserve B
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