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Feb 05, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Axis Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 29, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million (Rupees Twenty Million) on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with Circular on ‘Collection of Account Payee Cheques – Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account’ dated January 22, 2014 and Master Directions on ‘Frauds – Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs’ dated July 01, 2016 issued by RBI. This pena
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 29, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million (Rupees Twenty Million) on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with Circular on ‘Collection of Account Payee Cheques – Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account’ dated January 22, 2014 and Master Directions on ‘Frauds – Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs’ dated July 01, 2016 issued by RBI. This pena
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Feb 05, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Syndicate Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 30, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Syndicate Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions contained in Master Circular on Frauds - Classification and Reporting dated July 01, 2015 and Circular on Risk Management Systems in Banks dated October 07, 1999 issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) r
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 30, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Syndicate Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions contained in Master Circular on Frauds - Classification and Reporting dated July 01, 2015 and Circular on Risk Management Systems in Banks dated October 07, 1999 issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) r
Feb 05, 2019
Shri Kanyaka Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chandrapur - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Shri Kanyaka Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chandrapur in exercise of the 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 Operational Instructions issued by RBI. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank, in response
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Shri Kanyaka Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chandrapur in exercise of the 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 Operational Instructions issued by RBI. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank, in response
Feb 05, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Axis Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on January 29, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2 million (Two Million) on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of the directions contained in Master Circular on Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes dated July 20, 2017 and, the Circular on Sorting of Notes – Installation of Note Sorting Machines dated November 19, 2009. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on January 29, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2 million (Two Million) on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of the directions contained in Master Circular on Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes dated July 20, 2017 and, the Circular on Sorting of Notes – Installation of Note Sorting Machines dated November 19, 2009. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of
Feb 04, 2019
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme: Working Capital for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries
The Kisan Credit Card Scheme aims at providing adequate and timely credit support from the banking system under a single window with flexible and simplified procedure to the farmers for short term crop loans. In order to extend the operational flexibility to farmers engaged in Animal Husbandry and Fisheries the Government of India had announced their decision to extend the facilities of KCC to these farmers in the Budget 2018-19. The matter has been examined and in co
The Kisan Credit Card Scheme aims at providing adequate and timely credit support from the banking system under a single window with flexible and simplified procedure to the farmers for short term crop loans. In order to extend the operational flexibility to farmers engaged in Animal Husbandry and Fisheries the Government of India had announced their decision to extend the facilities of KCC to these farmers in the Budget 2018-19. The matter has been examined and in co
Feb 04, 2019
Bidar Mahila Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bidar, Karnataka – Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) on Bidar Mahila Co-operative Bank Limited, Bidar in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violating RBI’s extant norms on grant of loans to the Directors and their specified relatives. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Show C
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) on Bidar Mahila Co-operative Bank Limited, Bidar in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violating RBI’s extant norms on grant of loans to the Directors and their specified relatives. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Show C
Jan 31, 2019
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) –The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra- Extension of period
The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai was placed under directions vide directive dated March 30, 2017 from the close of business on March 30, 2017 for a period of six months. The validity of the above directions were extended from time to time upto January 31, 2019 vide directive dated July 23, 2018. 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 35A read w
The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai was placed under directions vide directive dated March 30, 2017 from the close of business on March 30, 2017 for a period of six months. The validity of the above directions were extended from time to time upto January 31, 2019 vide directive dated July 23, 2018. 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 35A read w
Jan 31, 2019
The Reserve Bank introduces Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions
As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement of December 5, 2018, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today launched the Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions (OSDT) vide Notification dated January 31, 2019 for redressal of complaints against System Participants as defined in the said Scheme. The Scheme, launched under Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, will provide a cost-free and expeditious complaint redressal mechanism relating to deficie
As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement of December 5, 2018, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today launched the Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions (OSDT) vide Notification dated January 31, 2019 for redressal of complaints against System Participants as defined in the said Scheme. The Scheme, launched under Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, will provide a cost-free and expeditious complaint redressal mechanism relating to deficie
Jan 28, 2019
City Co-operative Bank Ltd., Hassan, Karnataka – Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) on City Co-operative Bank Ltd., Hassan, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violating RBI’s extant norms on grant of loans to the directors or their specified relatives. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Show Cause Notic
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) on City Co-operative Bank Ltd., Hassan, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violating RBI’s extant norms on grant of loans to the directors or their specified relatives. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Show Cause Notic
Jan 25, 2019
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – The R. S. Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
The R.S. Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated June 24, 2015, from close of business on June 26, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended and modified from time to time, the last being Directive dated July 02, 2018 and was valid upto January 25, 2019, 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 under sub-sec
The R.S. Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated June 24, 2015, from close of business on June 26, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended and modified from time to time, the last being Directive dated July 02, 2018 and was valid upto January 25, 2019, 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 under sub-sec
Jan 25, 2019
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 28 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sl. No. Name of the Company Registered Office address of the Company CoR No Date of issue of CoR Date of Cancellation of CoR 1. SFSL Investments Limited D-32, Kamla Nagar, New Delhi-110 007 14.00415 March 11, 1998 November 28, 2018 2. Ferguson Traders Private Limited V
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sl. No. Name of the Company Registered Office address of the Company CoR No Date of issue of CoR Date of Cancellation of CoR 1. SFSL Investments Limited D-32, Kamla Nagar, New Delhi-110 007 14.00415 March 11, 1998 November 28, 2018 2. Ferguson Traders Private Limited V
Jan 25, 2019
Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sitapur (U.P.) - 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., Sitapur (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 Investment by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016, Members
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sitapur (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 Investment by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016, Members
Jan 24, 2019
5 NBFCs surrender their Certificate of Registration to RBI
The following NBFCs have surrendered the Certificate of Registration granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has therefore cancelled their Certificate of Registration. Sr. No. Name of the Company Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. Overseas Tracom Pvt. Ltd. 7A Bentick Street, 1ST Floor, Room No. 103, Kolkata-700
The following NBFCs have surrendered the Certificate of Registration granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has therefore cancelled their Certificate of Registration. Sr. No. Name of the Company Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. Overseas Tracom Pvt. Ltd. 7A Bentick Street, 1ST Floor, Room No. 103, Kolkata-700
Jan 24, 2019
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 5 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sl. No. Name of the Company Registered Office address of the Company CoR No Date of issue of CoR Date of Cancellation of CoR 1. Ronnie Finance Limited 261, First Floor, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase-III, New Delhi-110 020 B-14.02958 August 27, 2003 December 13, 2018 2
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sl. No. Name of the Company Registered Office address of the Company CoR No Date of issue of CoR Date of Cancellation of CoR 1. Ronnie Finance Limited 261, First Floor, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase-III, New Delhi-110 020 B-14.02958 August 27, 2003 December 13, 2018 2
Jan 24, 2019
RBI issues Directions to Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Warud, Dist. Amravati, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India has issued Directions to Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Warud, Dist. Amravati, Maharashtra for a period of six months with effect from close of business as on January 17, 2019. According to the Directions, Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Warud, Dist. Amravati, shall not, without prior approval in writing from the Reserve Bank of India, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liabi
The Reserve Bank of India has issued Directions to Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Warud, Dist. Amravati, Maharashtra for a period of six months with effect from close of business as on January 17, 2019. According to the Directions, Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Warud, Dist. Amravati, shall not, without prior approval in writing from the Reserve Bank of India, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liabi
Jan 22, 2019
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - United Cooperative Bank Limited – Extension of Period
Reserve Bank of India, in public interest, had issued directions to United Co-operative Bank Limited, Bagnan Station Road (North), P.O-Bagnan, Dist. - Howrah, Pin-711303, West Bengal in exercise of its powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on July 18, 2018 which was valid till January 18, 2019. Reserve Bank of India has now, in public interest, further extende
Reserve Bank of India, in public interest, had issued directions to United Co-operative Bank Limited, Bagnan Station Road (North), P.O-Bagnan, Dist. - Howrah, Pin-711303, West Bengal in exercise of its powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on July 18, 2018 which was valid till January 18, 2019. Reserve Bank of India has now, in public interest, further extende
Jan 18, 2019
4 NBFCs surrender their Certificate of Registration to RBI
The following NBFCs have surrendered the Certificate of Registration granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has therefore cancelled their Certificate of Registration. Sr. No. Name of the Company Office Address COR No Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. Thacker & Co. Ltd. Jatia Chambers, 60, Dr. V.B. Gandhi Marg, Mumbai-400 001 13
The following NBFCs have surrendered the Certificate of Registration granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has therefore cancelled their Certificate of Registration. Sr. No. Name of the Company Office Address COR No Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. Thacker & Co. Ltd. Jatia Chambers, 60, Dr. V.B. Gandhi Marg, Mumbai-400 001 13
Jan 18, 2019
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 31 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sl. No. Name of the Company Registered Office address of the Company COR no Date of issue of CoR Date of Cancellation of CoR 1. Panther InvestTrade Ltd. 1st Floor, Radha Bhuvan, 121, Nagindas Master Road, Fort, Mumbai-400 023 13.01311 November 05, 1999 October 18, 2018
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sl. No. Name of the Company Registered Office address of the Company COR no Date of issue of CoR Date of Cancellation of CoR 1. Panther InvestTrade Ltd. 1st Floor, Radha Bhuvan, 121, Nagindas Master Road, Fort, Mumbai-400 023 13.01311 November 05, 1999 October 18, 2018
Jan 16, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Bank of Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 04, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹10 million on Bank of Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with Master Directions on Frauds-Classification and Reporting dated July 01, 2016 and Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 (updated as on July 08, 2016) issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 04, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹10 million on Bank of Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with Master Directions on Frauds-Classification and Reporting dated July 01, 2016 and Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 (updated as on July 08, 2016) issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c)
Jan 14, 2019
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Bajaj Finance Ltd
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 03, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10.0 million on Bajaj Finance Ltd. (the NBFC) for violation of Fair Practices Code of Master Direction DNBR. PD. 008/03.10.119/2016-17 dated September 01, 2016. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 58G(1)(b) read with sub-section 5(aa) of section 58B of the RBI Act, 1934. This action is based on deficienc
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 03, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10.0 million on Bajaj Finance Ltd. (the NBFC) for violation of Fair Practices Code of Master Direction DNBR. PD. 008/03.10.119/2016-17 dated September 01, 2016. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 58G(1)(b) read with sub-section 5(aa) of section 58B of the RBI Act, 1934. This action is based on deficienc
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