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Jul 27, 2016
RBI penalises 13 Banks for violating KYC Norms
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following banks for violation of regulatory directions / instructions / guidelines, among other things, on KYC norms. The details of the penalty are: S. No. Name of the bank Penalty Amount (in ₹ million) 1. Allahabad Bank 20 2. Bank of India 10 3. Bank of Baroda 50 4. Canara Bank 20 5. Corporation Bank 10 6. HDFC Bank 20 7. IndusInd Bank 20 8. Punjab National Bank 30 9. RBL Bank 10 10. SBBJ 20 11. SBM 10 12
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following banks for violation of regulatory directions / instructions / guidelines, among other things, on KYC norms. The details of the penalty are: S. No. Name of the bank Penalty Amount (in ₹ million) 1. Allahabad Bank 20 2. Bank of India 10 3. Bank of Baroda 50 4. Canara Bank 20 5. Corporation Bank 10 6. HDFC Bank 20 7. IndusInd Bank 20 8. Punjab National Bank 30 9. RBL Bank 10 10. SBBJ 20 11. SBM 10 12
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Jul 26, 2016
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 5 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following 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. Name of the Company Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. M/s Jahangirabad Finance Company Private Limited 301, Dhaka Chamber, 39, Naiwala, Karol Bagh, New Delhi – 110005 B-14.03066 April 25, 2005 May
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following 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. Name of the Company Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. M/s Jahangirabad Finance Company Private Limited 301, Dhaka Chamber, 39, Naiwala, Karol Bagh, New Delhi – 110005 B-14.03066 April 25, 2005 May
Jul 26, 2016
2 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 Fedder Tieup Private Limited (Presently Savi Media World Limited) 10B, Sikdar
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 Fedder Tieup Private Limited (Presently Savi Media World Limited) 10B, Sikdar
Jul 26, 2016
RBI cancels Licence of Pioneer Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow
The Reserve Bank of India has, on July 15, 2016, cancelled the licence of Pioneer Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to carry on banking business. As such, the bank cannot transact the business of 'banking' as defined in Section 5(b) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), including acceptance/repayment of deposits. The licence was cancelled under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to
The Reserve Bank of India has, on July 15, 2016, cancelled the licence of Pioneer Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to carry on banking business. As such, the bank cannot transact the business of 'banking' as defined in Section 5(b) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), including acceptance/repayment of deposits. The licence was cancelled under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to
Jul 22, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on Sardar Bhiladwala Pardi People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., Killa Pardi, Dist. Valsad (Scheduled UCB) (Gujarat)
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Sardar Bhiladwala Pardi People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., Killa Pardi, Dist. Valsad (Scheduled UCB) (Gujarat), 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 guidelines pertaining to loans beyond the ceiling of ₹ 1.00
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Sardar Bhiladwala Pardi People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., Killa Pardi, Dist. Valsad (Scheduled UCB) (Gujarat), 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 guidelines pertaining to loans beyond the ceiling of ₹ 1.00
Jul 20, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Maryadit, 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 instructions / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India relating to single borrower exposure limit, unsecured individual borrower
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Maryadit, 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 instructions / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India relating to single borrower exposure limit, unsecured individual borrower
Jul 18, 2016
In the foreseeable future, we will bring formal financial services to every Indian who wants them: RBI Governor
"In the foreseeable future, we will bring formal financial services to every Indian who wants them. Financial inclusion will be an important element in ensuring access and equity - the necessary building blocks for sustainable growth of our country." Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan said this today while speaking at the National Seminar on Equity, Access and Inclusion organised by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in Hyderabad. Stating that the imperative
"In the foreseeable future, we will bring formal financial services to every Indian who wants them. Financial inclusion will be an important element in ensuring access and equity - the necessary building blocks for sustainable growth of our country." Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan said this today while speaking at the National Seminar on Equity, Access and Inclusion organised by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in Hyderabad. Stating that the imperative
Jul 15, 2016
Sovereign Gold Bond 2016-17 – Series I: Issue Price
In terms of GoI notification F.No.4(7)-W&M/2016 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.2020/14.04.050/2016-17 dated July 14, 2016, Series I of the Sovereign Gold Bond 2016-17 will be open for subscription from July 18 to 22, 2016. The issue price of the Sovereign Gold Bond has been fixed at Rs. 3119/- (Rupees Three Thousand One Hundred and Nineteen only) per gram of gold. The rate has been fixed on the basis of simple average of closing price of gold of 999 purity for the w
In terms of GoI notification F.No.4(7)-W&M/2016 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No.2020/14.04.050/2016-17 dated July 14, 2016, Series I of the Sovereign Gold Bond 2016-17 will be open for subscription from July 18 to 22, 2016. The issue price of the Sovereign Gold Bond has been fixed at Rs. 3119/- (Rupees Three Thousand One Hundred and Nineteen only) per gram of gold. The rate has been fixed on the basis of simple average of closing price of gold of 999 purity for the w
Jul 15, 2016
The Bodeli Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bodeli, Dist. Chhota Udepur (Gujarat) – Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees one Lakh) on The Bodeli Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bodeli, Dist. Chhota Udepur (Gujarat), 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 violations of RBI guidelines for ceiling on unsecured advances, credit sanction, KYC/AML guidelines regarding i
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees one Lakh) on The Bodeli Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bodeli, Dist. Chhota Udepur (Gujarat), 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 violations of RBI guidelines for ceiling on unsecured advances, credit sanction, KYC/AML guidelines regarding i
Jul 14, 2016
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 will be awarded ₹ 1,25,000.00 for writing books originally in Hindi on Economics/Banking/Financial subjects. Details of scheme is given in the annex. All Professors willing to participate in th
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 will be awarded ₹ 1,25,000.00 for writing books originally in Hindi on Economics/Banking/Financial subjects. Details of scheme is given in the annex. All Professors willing to participate in th
Jul 14, 2016
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2016 -17 – Series I to open on July 18
The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, has decided to issue fourth tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds. Applications for the bond will be accepted from July 18, 2016 to July 22, 2016. The Bonds will be issued on August 5, 2016. The Bonds will be sold through banks, Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL), designated post offices and recognised stock exchanges viz., National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Excha
The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, has decided to issue fourth tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds. Applications for the bond will be accepted from July 18, 2016 to July 22, 2016. The Bonds will be issued on August 5, 2016. The Bonds will be sold through banks, Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL), designated post offices and recognised stock exchanges viz., National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Excha
Jul 14, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on Shri Laxmi Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one Lakh only) on Shri Laxmi Co-operative Bank Ltd. Pune 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 provision of B.R.Act, 1949 (AACS) by submitting false compliance to RBI Inspection Report 2012-2013. The Reserve Bank of India had is
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one Lakh only) on Shri Laxmi Co-operative Bank Ltd. Pune 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 provision of B.R.Act, 1949 (AACS) by submitting false compliance to RBI Inspection Report 2012-2013. The Reserve Bank of India had is
Jul 14, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on The Yashwant Co-operative Bank Limited, Phaltan, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Yashwant Co-operative Bank Limited, Phaltan, Maharashtra 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 provisions of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS), directions/instructions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Yashwant Co-operative Bank Limited, Phaltan, Maharashtra 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 provisions of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS), directions/instructions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank
Jul 13, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to the Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bengaluru
The Reserve Bank of India 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 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank has issued certain Directions to Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bengaluru whereby, as from the close of business on April 05, 2013, the aforesaid bank shall not, without prior
The Reserve Bank of India 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 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank has issued certain Directions to Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bengaluru whereby, as from the close of business on April 05, 2013, the aforesaid bank shall not, without prior
Jul 13, 2016
RBI extends Directions on The Suri Friends’ Union Co-operative Bank Ltd., Suri, West Bengal
The Reserve Bank of India has extended directions issued to The Suri Friends’ Union Co-operative Bank Ltd., Suri, West Bengal. The directions will continue to apply to the bank for a further period of six months from July 07, 2016 to January 06, 2017, subject to review. The Reserve Bank had initially placed the bank under directions for six months w.e.f April 07, 2014 due to its very precarious financial position and the validity of which was subsequently extended on
The Reserve Bank of India has extended directions issued to The Suri Friends’ Union Co-operative Bank Ltd., Suri, West Bengal. The directions will continue to apply to the bank for a further period of six months from July 07, 2016 to January 06, 2017, subject to review. The Reserve Bank had initially placed the bank under directions for six months w.e.f April 07, 2014 due to its very precarious financial position and the validity of which was subsequently extended on
Jul 12, 2016
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 4 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following 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. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. M/s Neelanjali Engineering Private Limited 7, Tarachand Dutta Street, 6th Floor, PS-Burrabazar, Kolkata – 700073 B.05.05198 January
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following 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. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1. M/s Neelanjali Engineering Private Limited 7, Tarachand Dutta Street, 6th Floor, PS-Burrabazar, Kolkata – 700073 B.05.05198 January
Jul 11, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on The Prathamik Shikshak Sahakari Bank Limited Kolhapur
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 10.00 lakh (Rupees Ten lakh only) on The Prathamik Shikshak Sahakari Bank Ltd., Kolhapur (Salary Earners’ Bank), in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provision 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 operational instructions relating to declaration and payment of dividend for the financial year
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 10.00 lakh (Rupees Ten lakh only) on The Prathamik Shikshak Sahakari Bank Ltd., Kolhapur (Salary Earners’ Bank), in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provision 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 operational instructions relating to declaration and payment of dividend for the financial year
Jul 07, 2016
Change of Category from Deposit Taking to Non-Deposit Taking - M/s Ceejay Finance Ltd
It is hereby notified that the Reserve Bank of India (the Bank), in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration No.A.01.00400 dated September 27, 2007 issued to “Ceejay Finance Limited” (CIN No. L65910GJ1993PLC019090) having its registered office at C. J. House, Mota Pore, Nadiad, Gujarat–378 001 as Deposit Taking Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC-D). The company is now el
It is hereby notified that the Reserve Bank of India (the Bank), in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration No.A.01.00400 dated September 27, 2007 issued to “Ceejay Finance Limited” (CIN No. L65910GJ1993PLC019090) having its registered office at C. J. House, Mota Pore, Nadiad, Gujarat–378 001 as Deposit Taking Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC-D). The company is now el
Jul 05, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to the Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh till January 06, 2017
The Reserve Bank of India has extended Directions issued to the Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur for a further period of six months from July 07, 2016 to January 06, 2017, subject to review. The bank has been under directions issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) since July 07, 2015. The aforesaid directive was modified and its validity extended upto July 06, 2016. The same has further been extended upto January 06, 20
The Reserve Bank of India has extended Directions issued to the Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur for a further period of six months from July 07, 2016 to January 06, 2017, subject to review. The bank has been under directions issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) since July 07, 2015. The aforesaid directive was modified and its validity extended upto July 06, 2016. The same has further been extended upto January 06, 20
Jul 04, 2016
Shri Sudarshan Sen takes charge as new Executive Director at RBI
Shri Sudarshan Sen has taken over as the new Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India today. He will look after Department of Banking Regulation, Department of Co-operative Banking Regulation and Department of Non-Banking Regulation. Shri Sen, a career central banker who has long association with bank supervision and regulation, was in charge of the Department of Banking Regulation before taking over as Executive Director. He has also been Regional Director of
Shri Sudarshan Sen has taken over as the new Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India today. He will look after Department of Banking Regulation, Department of Co-operative Banking Regulation and Department of Non-Banking Regulation. Shri Sen, a career central banker who has long association with bank supervision and regulation, was in charge of the Department of Banking Regulation before taking over as Executive Director. He has also been Regional Director of
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