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Dec 23, 2016
RBI opens the Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Dehradun
Considering the significant increase in banking network during the recent past and the vast jurisdiction being covered by the current Office of the Banking Ombudsman, Kanpur, the Reserve Bank of India has set up an Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Dehradun. The Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Dehradun will have the jurisdiction over the entire State of Uttarakhand and also the seven districts of Western Uttar Pradesh
Considering the significant increase in banking network during the recent past and the vast jurisdiction being covered by the current Office of the Banking Ombudsman, Kanpur, the Reserve Bank of India has set up an Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Dehradun. The Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Dehradun will have the jurisdiction over the entire State of Uttarakhand and also the seven districts of Western Uttar Pradesh
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Dec 23, 2016
RBI opens the Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Ranchi
Considering the significant increase in banking network during the recent past and the large jurisdiction being covered by the current Office of the Banking Ombudsman, Patna, the Reserve Bank of India has set up an Office of the Banking Ombudsman for the State of Jharkhand at Reserve Bank of India, Ranchi. The Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Ranchi will have the jurisdiction over the entire State of Jharkhand, which hitherto was under the jur
Considering the significant increase in banking network during the recent past and the large jurisdiction being covered by the current Office of the Banking Ombudsman, Patna, the Reserve Bank of India has set up an Office of the Banking Ombudsman for the State of Jharkhand at Reserve Bank of India, Ranchi. The Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Ranchi will have the jurisdiction over the entire State of Jharkhand, which hitherto was under the jur
Dec 22, 2016
RBI's DEA Fund Committee approves Five More Entities for Depositors’ Awareness Programmes
The Reserve Bank of India today released the names of five additional entities that have been approved by the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund Committee for registration. The names of the approved five entities are: Sl No. Name of the Applicant 1. Global Alliance for Sustainable Development 2. CRISIL Foundation 3. Upbhokta Margdarshan Samiti (UMAS), Jodhpur 4. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India 5. Mother Swayam Seva Grameen Abhivruddhi(R) Samsth
The Reserve Bank of India today released the names of five additional entities that have been approved by the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund Committee for registration. The names of the approved five entities are: Sl No. Name of the Applicant 1. Global Alliance for Sustainable Development 2. CRISIL Foundation 3. Upbhokta Margdarshan Samiti (UMAS), Jodhpur 4. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India 5. Mother Swayam Seva Grameen Abhivruddhi(R) Samsth
Dec 21, 2016
Minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee Meeting December 6-7, 2016
[Under Section 45ZL of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934] The second meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), constituted under section 45ZB of the amended Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, was held on December 6 and 7, 2016 at the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai. 2. The meeting was attended by all the members - Dr. Chetan Ghate, Professor, Indian Statistical Institute; Dr. Pami Dua, Director, Delhi School of Economics; and Dr. Ravindra H. Dholakia, Professor, I
[Under Section 45ZL of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934] The second meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), constituted under section 45ZB of the amended Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, was held on December 6 and 7, 2016 at the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai. 2. The meeting was attended by all the members - Dr. Chetan Ghate, Professor, Indian Statistical Institute; Dr. Pami Dua, Director, Delhi School of Economics; and Dr. Ravindra H. Dholakia, Professor, I
Dec 21, 2016
Distribution of Banknotes during November 10 to December 19, 2016
Consequent to the announcement of withdrawal of Legal Tender status of banknotes of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 denominations from the midnight of November 8, 2016, the Reserve Bank of India made arrangements for supply of adequate quantity of banknotes in various denominations to the public through the banks. Over the period from November 10, 2016 upto December 19, 2016, banks have reported that banknotes worth ₹ 5,92,613 crore have been issued to public either over the counter
Consequent to the announcement of withdrawal of Legal Tender status of banknotes of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 denominations from the midnight of November 8, 2016, the Reserve Bank of India made arrangements for supply of adequate quantity of banknotes in various denominations to the public through the banks. Over the period from November 10, 2016 upto December 19, 2016, banks have reported that banknotes worth ₹ 5,92,613 crore have been issued to public either over the counter
Dec 21, 2016
RBI signs Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency, Turkey
The Reserve Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency of Republic of Turkey. The MoU was signed by Mr Mehmet İrfan Kurt, Vice Chairman on behalf of Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency and Mrs Meena Hemchandra, Executive Director on behalf of Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank has entered into Memorandam of Understanding, Letter
The Reserve Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency of Republic of Turkey. The MoU was signed by Mr Mehmet İrfan Kurt, Vice Chairman on behalf of Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency and Mrs Meena Hemchandra, Executive Director on behalf of Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank has entered into Memorandam of Understanding, Letter
Dec 21, 2016
RBI Imposes Monetary Penalty on Five Authorised Dealer Banks
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following five banks for violation of Reserve Bank of India’s instructions on reporting requirements of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). The details of the penalty amounts are: S. No. Name of the bank Penalty Amount (in ₹) 1. Bank of America 10,000 2. Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi 10,000 3. Deutsche Bank 20,000 4. The Royal Bank of Scotland 10,000 5. Standard Chartered Bank 10,000 The penalties
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following five banks for violation of Reserve Bank of India’s instructions on reporting requirements of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). The details of the penalty amounts are: S. No. Name of the bank Penalty Amount (in ₹) 1. Bank of America 10,000 2. Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi 10,000 3. Deutsche Bank 20,000 4. The Royal Bank of Scotland 10,000 5. Standard Chartered Bank 10,000 The penalties
Dec 19, 2016
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 4 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following four non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Sr. No. Company's Name Address of Registered Office Certificate of Registration No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Lakshmi Exim Private Ltd 15th Floor, Infinity Benchmark Plot No. G1, Block EP & GP, Sector-V, Bidh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following four non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Sr. No. Company's Name Address of Registered Office Certificate of Registration No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Lakshmi Exim Private Ltd 15th Floor, Infinity Benchmark Plot No. G1, Block EP & GP, Sector-V, Bidh
Dec 19, 2016
8 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 in exercise of the 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 Registered Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Rama Vyapaar Private Limited 5, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarani (
The following NBFCs have surrendered the certificate of registration granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India, in in exercise of the 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 Registered Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Rama Vyapaar Private Limited 5, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarani (
Dec 19, 2016
Banks should accept Pre-2005 Banknotes in Deposit: RBI clarifies
The Reserve Bank of India has clarified that bank should accept deposits of pre-2005 banknotes in the denominations of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 but not reissue these. These notes can be exchanged at the Reserve Bank Offices only. In terms of Gazette Notification No. 2652 dated November 08, 2016 issued by the Government of India, ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 denomination banknotes (Specified Bank Notes) of the existing series issued by the Reserve Bank ceased to be legal tender with effec
The Reserve Bank of India has clarified that bank should accept deposits of pre-2005 banknotes in the denominations of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 but not reissue these. These notes can be exchanged at the Reserve Bank Offices only. In terms of Gazette Notification No. 2652 dated November 08, 2016 issued by the Government of India, ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 denomination banknotes (Specified Bank Notes) of the existing series issued by the Reserve Bank ceased to be legal tender with effec
Dec 19, 2016
RBI to issue of ₹ 50 Banknotes with inset letter ‘R’, with numerals in ascending size in number panels, and without intaglio printing
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 50 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter ‘R’ in both the number panels, bearing signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2016' printed on the reverse of the banknote. These banknotes have the ascending size of numerals in the number panels; the banknotes are similar to the banknotes of ₹ 50 issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 50 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter ‘R’ in both the number panels, bearing signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2016' printed on the reverse of the banknote. These banknotes have the ascending size of numerals in the number panels; the banknotes are similar to the banknotes of ₹ 50 issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005
Dec 19, 2016
Issue of ₹ 500 banknotes with the inset letter ‘R’
In continuation of issuing of ₹ 500 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (new) series which are currently legal tender, a new batch of banknotes with inset letter “R” in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel Governor, Reserve Bank of India, with the year of printing '2016’ are being issued The design of these notes is similar in all respects to the ₹ 500 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series which was notified through Press Release
In continuation of issuing of ₹ 500 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (new) series which are currently legal tender, a new batch of banknotes with inset letter “R” in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel Governor, Reserve Bank of India, with the year of printing '2016’ are being issued The design of these notes is similar in all respects to the ₹ 500 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series which was notified through Press Release
Dec 19, 2016
RBI to issue of ₹ 50 Banknotes with inset letter ‘L’, with numerals in ascending size in number panels, and without intaglio printing
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 50 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter ‘L’ in both the number panels, bearing signature of Dr. Urjit R.Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2016' printed on the reverse of the banknote. These banknotes have the ascending size of numerals in the number panels; the banknotes are similar to ₹ 50 banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 through
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 50 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter ‘L’ in both the number panels, bearing signature of Dr. Urjit R.Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2016' printed on the reverse of the banknote. These banknotes have the ascending size of numerals in the number panels; the banknotes are similar to ₹ 50 banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 through
Dec 16, 2016
Issue of ₹ 500 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series with the inset letter ‘E’ having ‘star’ mark in the number panel
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 500 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi(New) series with the inset letter ‘E’ in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel Governor, Reserve Bank of India, the year of printing '2016’ and Swachh Bharat Logo printed on the reverse of the Banknote. Some of the captioned banknotes will have an additional character ‘*’ (star) in the number panel in the space between the prefix and the number. Pa
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 500 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi(New) series with the inset letter ‘E’ in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel Governor, Reserve Bank of India, the year of printing '2016’ and Swachh Bharat Logo printed on the reverse of the Banknote. Some of the captioned banknotes will have an additional character ‘*’ (star) in the number panel in the space between the prefix and the number. Pa
Dec 16, 2016
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme (PMGKDS), 2016
Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has notified Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme, 2016. The deposit under this Scheme shall be made by any person who declared undisclosed income under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 2016. The deposit sum, which shall not be less than twenty-five per cent of the declared undisclosed income, can be deposited at the authorized banks (as notified by Government of India) from December 17, 201
Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has notified Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme, 2016. The deposit under this Scheme shall be made by any person who declared undisclosed income under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 2016. The deposit sum, which shall not be less than twenty-five per cent of the declared undisclosed income, can be deposited at the authorized banks (as notified by Government of India) from December 17, 201
Dec 16, 2016
RBI issues Directions to Navodaya Urban Cooperative Bank, Nagpur, District Nagpur, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India has issued Directions to Navodaya Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd., Nagpur, District Nagpur, Maharashtra for a period of six months with effect from close of business as on December 15, 2016. According to the Directions, Navodaya Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd., Nagpur 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 liability including borrowal of funds
The Reserve Bank of India has issued Directions to Navodaya Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd., Nagpur, District Nagpur, Maharashtra for a period of six months with effect from close of business as on December 15, 2016. According to the Directions, Navodaya Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd., Nagpur 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 liability including borrowal of funds
Dec 15, 2016
The 562nd meeting of the Central Board
The 562nd meeting of the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India was held on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Kolkata. Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, chaired the meeting. Besides Deputy Governors Shri R. Gandhi, Shri S.S. Mundra and Shri N.S.Vishwanathan of the Reserve Bank of India, the other Directors of the Central Board of the Reserve Bank present at the meeting included, Shri Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Shri Bharat Doshi and Shri Sudhir Mankad. T
The 562nd meeting of the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India was held on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Kolkata. Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, chaired the meeting. Besides Deputy Governors Shri R. Gandhi, Shri S.S. Mundra and Shri N.S.Vishwanathan of the Reserve Bank of India, the other Directors of the Central Board of the Reserve Bank present at the meeting included, Shri Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Shri Bharat Doshi and Shri Sudhir Mankad. T
Dec 14, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to the Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated June 14, 2016 from the close of business on June 14, 2016. The validity of the directions has been extended for a further period of six months from December 15, 2016 to June 14, 2017 vide our modified directive dated December 07, 2016 subject to review. The other terms and conditions of the Directive under reference remain unchanged. A copy
Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated June 14, 2016 from the close of business on June 14, 2016. The validity of the directions has been extended for a further period of six months from December 15, 2016 to June 14, 2017 vide our modified directive dated December 07, 2016 subject to review. The other terms and conditions of the Directive under reference remain unchanged. A copy
Dec 13, 2016
Shri R. Gandhi and Shri S. S. Mundra, RBI Deputy Governors brief Agencies on Currency Issues: Edited Transcript
Video link Shri R Gandhi: The banks have since the start of the programme on November 10, 2016 till December 10, 2016 issued notes valued at ₹ 4.61 lakh crore to the public over their counters and through their ATMs. Specified Bank Notes (SBNs) of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 returned to RBI and Currency Chests amounted to ₹ 12.44 lakh crore as of December 10, 2016. In this period, the RBI has also issued to the public through the banks and their branches a total of 21.8 billion
Video link Shri R Gandhi: The banks have since the start of the programme on November 10, 2016 till December 10, 2016 issued notes valued at ₹ 4.61 lakh crore to the public over their counters and through their ATMs. Specified Bank Notes (SBNs) of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 returned to RBI and Currency Chests amounted to ₹ 12.44 lakh crore as of December 10, 2016. In this period, the RBI has also issued to the public through the banks and their branches a total of 21.8 billion
Dec 13, 2016
RBI withdraws Directions on Bally Co-operative Bank Limited, Bally, Howrah, West Bengal
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had issued directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) to Bally Co-operative Bank Limited, Bally, Howrah, West Bengal vide Directive dated November 06, 2006. The Directions were effective from close of business on November 14, 2006 till further orders and were subject to review from time to time. Reserve Bank, on being satisfied that in the public interest it is necessary to do so, in exe
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had issued directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) to Bally Co-operative Bank Limited, Bally, Howrah, West Bengal vide Directive dated November 06, 2006. The Directions were effective from close of business on November 14, 2006 till further orders and were subject to review from time to time. Reserve Bank, on being satisfied that in the public interest it is necessary to do so, in exe
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