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Mar 22, 2017
Branches of Bharatiya Mahila Bank Limited to operate as branches of SBI from April 1, 2017
All branches of Bharatiya Mahila Bank Limited will function as branches of State Bank of India from April 1, 2017. Customers, including depositors of Bharatiya Mahila Bank Limited will be treated as customers of State Bank of India with effect from April 1, 2017. The Government of India has issued the Acquisition of Bharatiya Mahila Bank Limited Order 2017. The Order dated March 20, 2017 issued by the Government of India was published under Extraordinary Part II-Secti
All branches of Bharatiya Mahila Bank Limited will function as branches of State Bank of India from April 1, 2017. Customers, including depositors of Bharatiya Mahila Bank Limited will be treated as customers of State Bank of India with effect from April 1, 2017. The Government of India has issued the Acquisition of Bharatiya Mahila Bank Limited Order 2017. The Order dated March 20, 2017 issued by the Government of India was published under Extraordinary Part II-Secti
Mar 21, 2017
RBI imposes penalty on Eko India Financial Services Private Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (Rupees five lakh only) on Eko India Financial Services Private Limited (entity) in exercise of the powers vested under the provisions of section 30 of the PSS Act, 2007 for not adhering to RBI instructions and wrongful reporting. The Reserve Bank of India had earlier issued a show cause notice to the entity based on the scrutiny of returns, in response to which the entity made a written su
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (Rupees five lakh only) on Eko India Financial Services Private Limited (entity) in exercise of the powers vested under the provisions of section 30 of the PSS Act, 2007 for not adhering to RBI instructions and wrongful reporting. The Reserve Bank of India had earlier issued a show cause notice to the entity based on the scrutiny of returns, in response to which the entity made a written su
Mar 21, 2017
RBI imposes penalty on Harihareshwar Sahakari Bank Ltd., Wai, Dist: Satara
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakhs only) on Harihareshwar Sahakari Bank Ltd., Wai, Dist: Satara in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of the provisions contained in Section 20 of BR Act, 1949 (AACS) relating to granting loans against property owned by di
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakhs only) on Harihareshwar Sahakari Bank Ltd., Wai, Dist: Satara in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of the provisions contained in Section 20 of BR Act, 1949 (AACS) relating to granting loans against property owned by di
Mar 20, 2017
Reserve Bank of India Inter-Bank Hindi Essay Competition 2016-17 – Declaration of Results
With a view to encourage original writing in Hindi on banking subjects, Reserve Bank of India conducted an Inter-Bank Hindi Essay competition for 2016-17 like every year in which Staff Members (Except Rajbhasha Officers and Translators) of PSBs and FIs took part. The result of the above said competition is as below: भाषिक क्षेत्र 'क' (मातृभाषा हिंदी, मैथिली, उर्दू) स्थान प्रतिभागी का नाम व पदनाम पता प्रथम सुश्री प्रियंका गुप्ता, सहायक प्रबंधक आन्ध्रा बैंक, कोलकाता द्व
With a view to encourage original writing in Hindi on banking subjects, Reserve Bank of India conducted an Inter-Bank Hindi Essay competition for 2016-17 like every year in which Staff Members (Except Rajbhasha Officers and Translators) of PSBs and FIs took part. The result of the above said competition is as below: भाषिक क्षेत्र 'क' (मातृभाषा हिंदी, मैथिली, उर्दू) स्थान प्रतिभागी का नाम व पदनाम पता प्रथम सुश्री प्रियंका गुप्ता, सहायक प्रबंधक आन्ध्रा बैंक, कोलकाता द्व
Mar 20, 2017
Branches of SBBJ, SBH, SBM, SBP and SBT to operate as branches of SBI from April 1, 2017
All branches of State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur (SBBJ), State Bank of Hyderabad (SBH), State Bank of Mysore (SBM), State Bank of Patiala (SBP) and State Bank of Travancore (SBT) will function as branches of State Bank of India from April 1, 2017. Customers, including depositors of State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, State Bank of Hyderabad, State Bank of Mysore, State Bank of Patiala and State Bank of Travancore will be treated as customers of State Bank of India with
All branches of State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur (SBBJ), State Bank of Hyderabad (SBH), State Bank of Mysore (SBM), State Bank of Patiala (SBP) and State Bank of Travancore (SBT) will function as branches of State Bank of India from April 1, 2017. Customers, including depositors of State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, State Bank of Hyderabad, State Bank of Mysore, State Bank of Patiala and State Bank of Travancore will be treated as customers of State Bank of India with
Mar 17, 2017
13 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 K & P Capital Services Ltd. 73/2/2 Sangati Bhakti Marg, Off Law College Ro
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 K & P Capital Services Ltd. 73/2/2 Sangati Bhakti Marg, Off Law College Ro
Mar 16, 2017
RBI imposes penalty on Transport Cooperative Bank Ltd Indore
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5 lakh (rupees Five lakh) on Transport Cooperative Bank Ltd, Indore in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (b) read with section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act 1949(as applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of the directives/guidelines of the Reserve Bank on loan exposure norms, KYC norms and compliance to RBI Inspection Report. The Reserve Bank of Indi
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5 lakh (rupees Five lakh) on Transport Cooperative Bank Ltd, Indore in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (b) read with section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act 1949(as applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of the directives/guidelines of the Reserve Bank on loan exposure norms, KYC norms and compliance to RBI Inspection Report. The Reserve Bank of Indi
Mar 16, 2017
RBI modified Directions issued to Navodaya Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nagpur, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India has modified Directions issued to Navodaya Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nagpur. The Directions are valid up to June 15, 2017, subject to review. The bank was earlier placed under directions from December 15, 2016. 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
The Reserve Bank of India has modified Directions issued to Navodaya Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nagpur. The Directions are valid up to June 15, 2017, subject to review. The bank was earlier placed under directions from December 15, 2016. 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
Mar 15, 2017
Appointment of member on Local Board of Reserve Bank of India
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 9 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934), the Central Government has appointed Shri Dilip S. Shanghvi as Member on the Western Area Local Board of Reserve Bank of India, for a period of four years with effect from March 11, 2017 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2016-2017/2458
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 9 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934), the Central Government has appointed Shri Dilip S. Shanghvi as Member on the Western Area Local Board of Reserve Bank of India, for a period of four years with effect from March 11, 2017 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2016-2017/2458
Mar 14, 2017
Bilingual/Hindi House Magazine Competition 2015-16 for Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions - Result
With a view to encourage Hindi in Bank’s publications, Reserve Bank of India conducts Bilingual/Hindi House Magazine Competition for Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions every year. RBI has released the result of the competition for the year 2015-16. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2016-2017/2435
With a view to encourage Hindi in Bank’s publications, Reserve Bank of India conducts Bilingual/Hindi House Magazine Competition for Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions every year. RBI has released the result of the competition for the year 2015-16. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2016-2017/2435
Mar 14, 2017
Sovereign Gold Bond- Dematerialisation
The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, has issued six tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds for a total value of ₹ 4145 crore till date. Investors in these bonds have been provided with the option of holding them in physical or dematerialized form. The requests for dematerialization have largely been processed successfully. A set of records, however, could not be processed for various reasons such as mismatches in names and PAN numbers, in
The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, has issued six tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds for a total value of ₹ 4145 crore till date. Investors in these bonds have been provided with the option of holding them in physical or dematerialized form. The requests for dematerialization have largely been processed successfully. A set of records, however, could not be processed for various reasons such as mismatches in names and PAN numbers, in
Mar 10, 2017
Financial Literacy Material
The Reserve Bank of India has published a booklet titled FAME (Financial Awareness Messages) to provide basic financial literacy messages for the information of the general public. It contains eleven institution/product neutral financial awareness messages, such as, documents to be submitted while opening a bank account (KYC), importance of budgeting, saving and responsible borrowing, maintaining a good credit score by repaying loans on time, banking at doorstep or at
The Reserve Bank of India has published a booklet titled FAME (Financial Awareness Messages) to provide basic financial literacy messages for the information of the general public. It contains eleven institution/product neutral financial awareness messages, such as, documents to be submitted while opening a bank account (KYC), importance of budgeting, saving and responsible borrowing, maintaining a good credit score by repaying loans on time, banking at doorstep or at
Mar 10, 2017
RBI extends validity of the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, UP
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, 2017 to September 11, 2017, 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, 2017 to September 11, 2017, 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 10, 2017
ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited commences operations
ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from March 10, 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. ESAF Microfinance and Investments Private Limited, Chennai was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press re
ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from March 10, 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. ESAF Microfinance and Investments Private Limited, Chennai was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press re
Mar 10, 2017
Directions under section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - The Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhilwara (Rajasthan)
The Reserve Bank of India notified for the 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 (AACS) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued certain Directions to The Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Bhilwara whereby as from the close of business on March 09, 2017, the aforesaid bank shall not, without prior a
The Reserve Bank of India notified for the 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 (AACS) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued certain Directions to The Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Bhilwara whereby as from the close of business on March 09, 2017, the aforesaid bank shall not, without prior a
Mar 10, 2017
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 6 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). The Reserve Bank, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Numero Uno Finance Ltd. Plot No. 155, Dev Ashish, Ground Floor, Thane (West), Thane - 400604 13.00651 April 07
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). The Reserve Bank, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Numero Uno Finance Ltd. Plot No. 155, Dev Ashish, Ground Floor, Thane (West), Thane - 400604 13.00651 April 07
Mar 10, 2017
Now RBI website at your fingertips
The Reserve Bank of India today formally launched a mobile application (app) version of the Reserve Bank of India’s website (www.rbi.org.in). The app is available on Android as well as iOS platforms and can be downloaded from the Play Store/App Store in one’s Android phone/iPhone, respectively, using the keyword “Reserve Bank of India”. To start with, the most accessed sections of the website : press releases, IFSC/ MICR codes, Bank Holidays and Current Rates includin
The Reserve Bank of India today formally launched a mobile application (app) version of the Reserve Bank of India’s website (www.rbi.org.in). The app is available on Android as well as iOS platforms and can be downloaded from the Play Store/App Store in one’s Android phone/iPhone, respectively, using the keyword “Reserve Bank of India”. To start with, the most accessed sections of the website : press releases, IFSC/ MICR codes, Bank Holidays and Current Rates includin
Mar 09, 2017
Issue of ₹ 10 banknotes with improved security features
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 with inset letter 'L' in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing ‘2017’ printed on the reverse of the banknote. The numerals in both the number panels of these banknotes are in the ascending size from left to right while the first three alpha-numeric characters (prefix) remain
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 with inset letter 'L' in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing ‘2017’ printed on the reverse of the banknote. The numerals in both the number panels of these banknotes are in the ascending size from left to right while the first three alpha-numeric characters (prefix) remain
Mar 09, 2017
RBI issues Directions on Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd; Alwar (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 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued certain Directions to Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd; Alwar whereby as from the close of business on March 07, 2017, the aforesaid bank shall not , without prior approval in writing from RBI,
It is hereby notified for the 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 (AACS) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued certain Directions to Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd; Alwar whereby as from the close of business on March 07, 2017, the aforesaid bank shall not , without prior approval in writing from RBI,
Mar 09, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra
Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated September 8, 2015 from the close of business on September 9, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended vide directive dated March 03, 2016 and August 25, 2016 for a period of six months. Besides, the bank, vide Directive dated December 26, 2016, was permitted to set off loans against fixed deposits as well as renew standard Ca
Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated September 8, 2015 from the close of business on September 9, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended vide directive dated March 03, 2016 and August 25, 2016 for a period of six months. Besides, the bank, vide Directive dated December 26, 2016, was permitted to set off loans against fixed deposits as well as renew standard Ca
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