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Nov 03, 2017
Withdrawal of directions under sub-section (2) of section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) –Nashik District Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, District - Nashik, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India has withdrawn the All Inclusive Directions issued vide order dated September 08, 2015 to Nashik District Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra with effect from November 02, 2017. The withdrawal of Directions is in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank of India under sub-section (2) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies). A copy of the above order dated November 01, 2017 is
The Reserve Bank of India has withdrawn the All Inclusive Directions issued vide order dated September 08, 2015 to Nashik District Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra with effect from November 02, 2017. The withdrawal of Directions is in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank of India under sub-section (2) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies). A copy of the above order dated November 01, 2017 is
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Oct 25, 2017
Governor’s statement
Governor’s statement on public sector banks recapitalization is attached. Jose J. Kattoor Chief General Manager Press Release: 2017-2018/1124
Governor’s statement on public sector banks recapitalization is attached. Jose J. Kattoor Chief General Manager Press Release: 2017-2018/1124
Oct 24, 2017
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on IDFC Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on October 23, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on IDFC Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of regulatory restrictions pertaining to loans and advances. 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 into account failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. Th
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on October 23, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on IDFC Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of regulatory restrictions pertaining to loans and advances. 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 into account failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. Th
Oct 24, 2017
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Yes Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on October 23, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 60 million on Yes Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition Asset Classification (IRAC) norms and delayed reporting of information security incident involving ATMs of the bank. 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
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on October 23, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 60 million on Yes Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition Asset Classification (IRAC) norms and delayed reporting of information security incident involving ATMs of the bank. 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
Oct 24, 2017
15 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 M/s Esteem Finventures Limited 510, 5th Floor, Deep Shikha, 8, Rajendra Place, New
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 M/s Esteem Finventures Limited 510, 5th Floor, Deep Shikha, 8, Rajendra Place, New
Oct 21, 2017
RBI clarifies that linking Aadhaar to bank accounts is mandatory
Some news items have appeared in a section of the media quoting a reply to a Right to Information Act application that Aadhaar number linkage with bank accounts is not mandatory. The Reserve Bank clarifies that, in applicable cases, linkage of Aadhaar number to bank account is mandatory under the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules, 2017 published in the Official Gazette on June 1, 2017. These Rules have statutory force and,
Some news items have appeared in a section of the media quoting a reply to a Right to Information Act application that Aadhaar number linkage with bank accounts is not mandatory. The Reserve Bank clarifies that, in applicable cases, linkage of Aadhaar number to bank account is mandatory under the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules, 2017 published in the Official Gazette on June 1, 2017. These Rules have statutory force and,
Oct 20, 2017
Sovereign Gold Bond 2017-18 Series-V-Issue Price
In terms of GoI notification F. No. 4(25) – B/(W&M)/2017 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.929/14.04.050/2017-18 dated October 06, 2017, the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme will be open for subscription from Monday to Wednesday of every week starting from October 09, 2017 until December 27, 2017. The settlement will be made on the first business day of the next week for the applications received during a given week. For the subscription period from October 23, 2017 to Octob
In terms of GoI notification F. No. 4(25) – B/(W&M)/2017 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.929/14.04.050/2017-18 dated October 06, 2017, the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme will be open for subscription from Monday to Wednesday of every week starting from October 09, 2017 until December 27, 2017. The settlement will be made on the first business day of the next week for the applications received during a given week. For the subscription period from October 23, 2017 to Octob
Oct 18, 2017
RBI Directions issued to Navodaya Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Nagpur, Maharashtra further extended upto January 15, 2018
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the Directions earlier issued to Navodaya Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Nagpur for further three months. The Directions are now valid up to January 15, 2018, subject to review. The Directions were imposed in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank under sub section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). A copy of the Directions is displayed on the bank's premises for perusal by interested members of p
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the Directions earlier issued to Navodaya Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Nagpur for further three months. The Directions are now valid up to January 15, 2018, subject to review. The Directions were imposed in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank under sub section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). A copy of the Directions is displayed on the bank's premises for perusal by interested members of p
Oct 17, 2017
North East Small Finance Bank Limited commences operations
North East Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from October 17, 2017. 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. RGVN (North East) Microfinance Limited, Guwahati was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press rele
North East Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from October 17, 2017. 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. RGVN (North East) Microfinance Limited, Guwahati was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press rele
Oct 16, 2017
Award for outstanding writings in the field of Banking Hindi
With a view to encourage original writings and research in Banking Hindi, Reserve Bank of India has launched an ‘Award scheme for outstanding writings in the field of banking Hindi’. Under this scheme, Professors (including Assistant and Associates, etc.) of Indian Universities may be awarded three prizes of ₹ 1,25,000.00 (Rupees one lac twenty five thousand only) each for writing books originally in Hindi on Economics/Banking/Financial subjects. Details of scheme are
With a view to encourage original writings and research in Banking Hindi, Reserve Bank of India has launched an ‘Award scheme for outstanding writings in the field of banking Hindi’. Under this scheme, Professors (including Assistant and Associates, etc.) of Indian Universities may be awarded three prizes of ₹ 1,25,000.00 (Rupees one lac twenty five thousand only) each for writing books originally in Hindi on Economics/Banking/Financial subjects. Details of scheme are
Oct 13, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to the HCBL Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India has extended directions issued to the HCBL Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from October 16, 2017 to April 15, 2018, subject to review. The bank has been under directions issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) since the close of business on April 16, 2015 vide directive dated April 10, 2015. The same has further been extended up to April 15, 2018 vide directive dated October 09, 2
The Reserve Bank of India has extended directions issued to the HCBL Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from October 16, 2017 to April 15, 2018, subject to review. The bank has been under directions issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) since the close of business on April 16, 2015 vide directive dated April 10, 2015. The same has further been extended up to April 15, 2018 vide directive dated October 09, 2
Oct 12, 2017
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on M/s Religare Finvest Ltd
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20 lakh on M/s Religare Finvest Ltd. (the company) under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 58G read with clause (aa) of sub-section (5) of section 58B of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (the RBI Act, 1934) for the failure to comply with the directions/orders issued by RBI from time to time. Background An inspection of the company was conducted under section 45N of the RBI Act, 1934 during Se
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20 lakh on M/s Religare Finvest Ltd. (the company) under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 58G read with clause (aa) of sub-section (5) of section 58B of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (the RBI Act, 1934) for the failure to comply with the directions/orders issued by RBI from time to time. Background An inspection of the company was conducted under section 45N of the RBI Act, 1934 during Se
Oct 12, 2017
17 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 M/s Golden Trexim Pvt Ltd (Presently M/s Shri Jagannath Steels & Power Ltd) KJ
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 M/s Golden Trexim Pvt Ltd (Presently M/s Shri Jagannath Steels & Power Ltd) KJ
Oct 12, 2017
The Anantapur Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh – Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.50 lakh (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The Anantapur Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (b) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to directors and their
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.50 lakh (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The Anantapur Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (b) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to directors and their
Oct 12, 2017
RBI releases Draft Directions regarding Framework for Authorisation of Electronic Trading Platforms under section 45 W of the RBI Act, 1934
The Reserve Bank of India today released Draft Directions for authorising Electronic Trading Platforms for financial market instruments regulated by the Reserve Bank. Comments on the draft guidelines are invited from banks, market participants and other interested parties by November 10, 2017. Feedback on the draft directions may be forwarded to: The Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Financial Markets Regulation Department 1st Floor, Main Building Shahid Bh
The Reserve Bank of India today released Draft Directions for authorising Electronic Trading Platforms for financial market instruments regulated by the Reserve Bank. Comments on the draft guidelines are invited from banks, market participants and other interested parties by November 10, 2017. Feedback on the draft directions may be forwarded to: The Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Financial Markets Regulation Department 1st Floor, Main Building Shahid Bh
Oct 11, 2017
Bilingual/Hindi House Magazine Competition for Public Sector Banks/ Financial Institutions – (2016-17)- Inviting Entries
The Reserve Bank of India has been conducting a Bilingual/Hindi House Magazine Competition for Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions to encourage the use of Hindi (Rajbhasha). All PSBs/FIs are invited to send six copies each of Bilingual/Hindi House Magazine published during April 01, 2016 to March 31, 2017 alongwith the prescribed format duly filled in. The house magazines will be adjudged by an evaluation committee and Rajbhasha Department of Reserve Bank o
The Reserve Bank of India has been conducting a Bilingual/Hindi House Magazine Competition for Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions to encourage the use of Hindi (Rajbhasha). All PSBs/FIs are invited to send six copies each of Bilingual/Hindi House Magazine published during April 01, 2016 to March 31, 2017 alongwith the prescribed format duly filled in. The house magazines will be adjudged by an evaluation committee and Rajbhasha Department of Reserve Bank o
Oct 10, 2017
The Bhavana Rishi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana – Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Bhavana Rishi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (b) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to directors and their relative
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Bhavana Rishi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (b) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to directors and their relative
Oct 10, 2017
RBI imposes penalty on The Needs of Life Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Needs of Life Co-operative Bank Ltd, Fort, Mumbai in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violations of the directives / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India relating to the prohibition on loans and advances to Directo
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Needs of Life Co-operative Bank Ltd, Fort, Mumbai in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violations of the directives / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India relating to the prohibition on loans and advances to Directo
Oct 06, 2017
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme
Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds. Applications for the bond will be accepted from October 09, 2017 to December 27, 2017, on a weekly basis. The Bonds will be issued on the succeeding Monday after each subscription period. The Bonds will be sold through banks, Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL), designated post offices and recognised stock exchanges viz., National Stock Exchan
Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds. Applications for the bond will be accepted from October 09, 2017 to December 27, 2017, on a weekly basis. The Bonds will be issued on the succeeding Monday after each subscription period. The Bonds will be sold through banks, Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL), designated post offices and recognised stock exchanges viz., National Stock Exchan
Oct 06, 2017
Sovereign Gold Bond 2017-18 Series-III
In terms of GoI notification F. No. 4(25) – B/(W&M)/2017 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.929/14.04.050/2017-18 dated October 06, 2017, the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme will be open for subscription from Monday to Wednesday of every week starting from October 09, 2017 until December 27, 2017. The settlement will be made on the first business day of the next week for the applications received during a given week. For the subscription period from October 09, 2017 to Octob
In terms of GoI notification F. No. 4(25) – B/(W&M)/2017 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.929/14.04.050/2017-18 dated October 06, 2017, the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme will be open for subscription from Monday to Wednesday of every week starting from October 09, 2017 until December 27, 2017. The settlement will be made on the first business day of the next week for the applications received during a given week. For the subscription period from October 09, 2017 to Octob
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