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Mar 20, 2019
The Mahila Vikas Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad (Gujarat) (Non-scheduled UCB) – Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 10.00 lakh (Rupees ten lakh only) on The Mahila Vikas Co-operative Bank Ltd. Ahmedabad (Gujarat) (Non-scheduled UCB) in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of RBI instructions/guidelines relating to ceiling on unsecured advances, loans and advances to di
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 10.00 lakh (Rupees ten lakh only) on The Mahila Vikas Co-operative Bank Ltd. Ahmedabad (Gujarat) (Non-scheduled UCB) in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of RBI instructions/guidelines relating to ceiling on unsecured advances, loans and advances to di
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Mar 18, 2019
Expert Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
As you are aware the Reserve Bank has constituted an ‘Expert Committee on Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)’ to understand the structural bottlenecks and factors affecting the performance of the sector. The details regarding the constitution and terms of reference of the Committee is available at /en/web/rbi/-/press-releases/rbi-constitutes-expert-committee-on-micro-small-amp-medium-enterprises-msmes-45898. The Committee is undertaking a comprehensive revi
As you are aware the Reserve Bank has constituted an ‘Expert Committee on Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)’ to understand the structural bottlenecks and factors affecting the performance of the sector. The details regarding the constitution and terms of reference of the Committee is available at /en/web/rbi/-/press-releases/rbi-constitutes-expert-committee-on-micro-small-amp-medium-enterprises-msmes-45898. The Committee is undertaking a comprehensive revi
Mar 16, 2019
Reserve Bank of India Clarifies
There have been some media reports about the stance of the Reserve Bank of India with regard to the Revised Framework on Resolution of Stressed Assets issued on February 12, 2018. As the matter is sub judice and the Hon’ble Supreme Court has reserved its orders on the matter, the Reserve Bank will not comment on the specific details. However, it is reiterated that the Reserve Bank maintains its stand on all aspects of the Framework as has been consistently articulated
There have been some media reports about the stance of the Reserve Bank of India with regard to the Revised Framework on Resolution of Stressed Assets issued on February 12, 2018. As the matter is sub judice and the Hon’ble Supreme Court has reserved its orders on the matter, the Reserve Bank will not comment on the specific details. However, it is reiterated that the Reserve Bank maintains its stand on all aspects of the Framework as has been consistently articulated
Mar 14, 2019
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd, Osmanabad, Maharashtra
Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued directions to Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd, Osmanabad, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on November 13, 2017. Reserve Bank of India has now further extended the directions for a period of three months from March 14, 2019 to June 13, 2019. The Directions stipulate certain restrictions a
Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued directions to Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd, Osmanabad, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on November 13, 2017. Reserve Bank of India has now further extended the directions for a period of three months from March 14, 2019 to June 13, 2019. The Directions stipulate certain restrictions a
Mar 14, 2019
RBI releases 2018 list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)
SBI, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank continue to be identified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), under the same bucketing structure as last year. The additional Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirement for D-SIBs has already been phased-in from April 1, 2016 and will become fully effective from April 1, 2019. The additional CET1 requirement will be in addition to the capital conservation buffer. The updated list of D-SIBs is as follows- Bucket Banks Addition
SBI, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank continue to be identified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), under the same bucketing structure as last year. The additional Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirement for D-SIBs has already been phased-in from April 1, 2016 and will become fully effective from April 1, 2019. The additional CET1 requirement will be in addition to the capital conservation buffer. The updated list of D-SIBs is as follows- Bucket Banks Addition
Mar 14, 2019
Re-categorization of IDBI Bank Ltd. as a Private Sector Bank
IDBI Bank Limited has been categorized as a ‘Private Sector Bank’ for regulatory purposes by Reserve Bank of India with effect from January 21, 2019 consequent upon Life Insurance Corporation of India acquiring 51% of the total paid-up equity share capital of the bank. Jose J. Kattoor Chief General Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/2194
IDBI Bank Limited has been categorized as a ‘Private Sector Bank’ for regulatory purposes by Reserve Bank of India with effect from January 21, 2019 consequent upon Life Insurance Corporation of India acquiring 51% of the total paid-up equity share capital of the bank. Jose J. Kattoor Chief General Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/2194
Mar 13, 2019
Banaras Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Varanasi , (U.P.) – Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1,50,000/- (Rupees one lakh fifty thousand Only) on Banaras Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Varanasi, (U.P.) in exercise of powers vested 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 relating to Supervisory Instructions issued under Section 36(1) of the Banking R
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1,50,000/- (Rupees one lakh fifty thousand Only) on Banaras Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Varanasi, (U.P.) in exercise of powers vested 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 relating to Supervisory Instructions issued under Section 36(1) of the Banking R
Mar 13, 2019
National Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, (U.P.) – Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) on National Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, 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 for delay in submission of compliance. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) on National Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, 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 for delay in submission of compliance. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a
Mar 13, 2019
The Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Maunath Bhanjan, (U.P.) - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 3,00,000/-(Rupees three lakh Only) on The Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Maunath Bhanjan (U.P.) in exercise of powers vested 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 relating to Supervisory Instructions issued under Section 36(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 19
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 3,00,000/-(Rupees three lakh Only) on The Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Maunath Bhanjan (U.P.) in exercise of powers vested 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 relating to Supervisory Instructions issued under Section 36(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 19
Mar 13, 2019
Lucknow University Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, (U.P.) - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh Only) on Lucknow University Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow (U.P.) in exercise of powers vested 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 relating to Supervisory Instructions issued under Section 36(1) of the Banking Regulation
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh Only) on Lucknow University Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow (U.P.) in exercise of powers vested 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 relating to Supervisory Instructions issued under Section 36(1) of the Banking Regulation
Mar 11, 2019
RBI extends validity of the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from March 12, 2019 to September 11, 2019, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since June 12, 2014 vide directive dated June 4, 2014 issued under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The aforesaid directive was modified / its validity was extended vide RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from March 12, 2019 to September 11, 2019, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since June 12, 2014 vide directive dated June 4, 2014 issued under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The aforesaid directive was modified / its validity was extended vide RBI
Mar 08, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on 36 banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019 and February 25, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on time-bound implementation and strengthening of SWIFT-related operational controls on 36 banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Bank of Baroda 40 2. Catholic Syrian Bank Limited 40 3. Citibank N.A. 40 4. Indian Bank 40 5. Karnataka Bank Limited 40
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019 and February 25, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on time-bound implementation and strengthening of SWIFT-related operational controls on 36 banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Bank of Baroda 40 2. Catholic Syrian Bank Limited 40 3. Citibank N.A. 40 4. Indian Bank 40 5. Karnataka Bank Limited 40
Mar 08, 2019
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - The Karad Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd., Karad, Maharashtra - Extension of period
The Karad Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd., Karad was placed under directions vide directive dated November 7, 2017 from the close of business on November 9, 2017 for a period of six months. The validity of the above directions were extended from time to time last being vide directive dated October 30, 2018 up to March 9, 2019. 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
The Karad Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd., Karad was placed under directions vide directive dated November 7, 2017 from the close of business on November 9, 2017 for a period of six months. The validity of the above directions were extended from time to time last being vide directive dated October 30, 2018 up to March 9, 2019. 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
Mar 07, 2019
Nagar Sahkari Bank Ltd., Etawah (Uttar Pradesh) - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Only) on Nagar Sahkari Bank Ltd., Etawah (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 Prudential Norms on Inter-bank Gross Exposure and Counter Party Limit. The Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Only) on Nagar Sahkari Bank Ltd., Etawah (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 Prudential Norms on Inter-bank Gross Exposure and Counter Party Limit. The Reserve Bank of India
Mar 06, 2019
Etawah Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Etawah, (U.P.) - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) on Etawah Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Etawah (U.P.) in exercise of powers vested 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 relating to Supervisory Instructions issued under Section 36(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) on Etawah Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Etawah (U.P.) in exercise of powers vested 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 relating to Supervisory Instructions issued under Section 36(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
Mar 06, 2019
Mahoba Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mahoba, (U.P.) - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) on Mahoba Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mahoba, (U.P.) 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 Prudential Norms on Inter-bank Gross Exposure and Counter Party Limit. The Reserve Bank o
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) on Mahoba Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mahoba, (U.P.) 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 Prudential Norms on Inter-bank Gross Exposure and Counter Party Limit. The Reserve Bank o
Mar 01, 2019
U.P. Postal Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) on U.P. Postal Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., 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 Prudential Norms on Inter-bank Counter Party Limit, Concurrent Audit of Investment Tra
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) on U.P. Postal Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., 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 Prudential Norms on Inter-bank Counter Party Limit, Concurrent Audit of Investment Tra
Mar 01, 2019
Rani Laxmi Bai Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh – Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Rani Laxmi Bai Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jhansi, 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 Membership of Credit Information Companies, Prudential Norms on Inter-bank Co
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Rani Laxmi Bai Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jhansi, 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 Membership of Credit Information Companies, Prudential Norms on Inter-bank Co
Mar 01, 2019
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – Bidar Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bidar
It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS), the Reserve Bank of India has issued certain Directions to Bidar Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bidar, whereby, as from the close of business on February 28, 2019, the aforesaid bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing g
It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS), the Reserve Bank of India has issued certain Directions to Bidar Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bidar, whereby, as from the close of business on February 28, 2019, the aforesaid bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing g
Mar 01, 2019
Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Badaun, Uttar Pradesh - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Badaun, 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 relating to Supervisory instructions issued to the bank, Prudential Norms on Inter-bank Gross a
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Badaun, 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 relating to Supervisory instructions issued to the bank, Prudential Norms on Inter-bank Gross a
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