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Apr 06, 2016
RBI penalises The Panihati Co-operative Bank Ltd.,Dist- 24-Parganas (N), West Bengal
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (Two lakh only) on the The Panihati Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist- 24-Parganas (N), West Bengal, Pin-700 114, in exercise of 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 directions contained in the order dated April 16, 2014 and violation of instructions contained
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (Two lakh only) on the The Panihati Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist- 24-Parganas (N), West Bengal, Pin-700 114, in exercise of 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 directions contained in the order dated April 16, 2014 and violation of instructions contained
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Apr 05, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to the Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh till July 06, 2016
The Reserve Bank of India has extended Directions issued to the Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur for a further period of three months from April 07, 2016 to July 06, 2016, 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 April 06, 2016. The same has further been extended upto July 06, 2016
The Reserve Bank of India has extended Directions issued to the Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur for a further period of three months from April 07, 2016 to July 06, 2016, 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 April 06, 2016. The same has further been extended upto July 06, 2016
Apr 04, 2016
RBI extends validity of the Directions issued to the Mercantile Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Mercantile Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Meerut for a further period of Six months from April 06, 2016 to October 05, 2016, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since October 06, 2015 vide directive dated September 30, 2015 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the aforesaid directive has been extended for a period of six months fro
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Mercantile Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Meerut for a further period of Six months from April 06, 2016 to October 05, 2016, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since October 06, 2015 vide directive dated September 30, 2015 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the aforesaid directive has been extended for a period of six months fro
Mar 31, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on The Harij Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Harij, Dist. Patan (Gujarat)
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 3.00 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh) on The Harij Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Harij, Dist. Patan (Gujarat), 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 operational instructions issued by RBI u/s 36 (1) of the B R Act, 1949 (AACS) and RBI guidelines for gold l
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 3.00 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh) on The Harij Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Harij, Dist. Patan (Gujarat), 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 operational instructions issued by RBI u/s 36 (1) of the B R Act, 1949 (AACS) and RBI guidelines for gold l
Mar 31, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on The Jambusar Peoples Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jambusar, Dist. Bharuch (Gujarat)
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 3.00 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh) on The Jambusar Peoples Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jambusar, Dist. Bharuch (Gujarat), 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 Operational instructions issued u/s 36(1) of B R Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 3.00 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh) on The Jambusar Peoples Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jambusar, Dist. Bharuch (Gujarat), 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 Operational instructions issued u/s 36(1) of B R Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative
Mar 30, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to Ajinkyatara Sahakari Bank Ltd., Satara, Maharashtra till September 30, 2016
The Reserve Bank of India notified that Ajinkyatara Sahakari Bank Ltd., Satara, Maharashtra was placed under directions from the close of business on September 30, 2015, for a period of six months, vide directive dated September 28, 2015 under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the aforesaid directive dated September 28, 2015 issued to Ajinkyatara Sahakari Bank Ltd., Satara, shall contin
The Reserve Bank of India notified that Ajinkyatara Sahakari Bank Ltd., Satara, Maharashtra was placed under directions from the close of business on September 30, 2015, for a period of six months, vide directive dated September 28, 2015 under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the aforesaid directive dated September 28, 2015 issued to Ajinkyatara Sahakari Bank Ltd., Satara, shall contin
Mar 29, 2016
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 22 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the 22 (twenty two) non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) as shown in Annex, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Following the cancellation of registration certificate, these companies cannot transact the business of a non-banking financial institution as laid down under clause (a) of Section 45-I of the Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the 22 (twenty two) non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) as shown in Annex, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Following the cancellation of registration certificate, these companies cannot transact the business of a non-banking financial institution as laid down under clause (a) of Section 45-I of the Reserve Bank
Mar 29, 2016
Issue of ₹ 1 denomination currency notes with Rupee symbol (₹) and the inset letter ‘L’
The Reserve Bank of India will soon put into circulation currency notes in one rupee denomination. The notes have been printed by the Government of India. These currency notes are legal tender as provided in The Coinage Act 2011. The existing currency notes in this denomination in circulation will also continue to be legal tender. Dimensions and composition of One Rupee Currency Note as indicated in the Notification No G.S.R. 192(E) dated February 22, 2016 by the Mini
The Reserve Bank of India will soon put into circulation currency notes in one rupee denomination. The notes have been printed by the Government of India. These currency notes are legal tender as provided in The Coinage Act 2011. The existing currency notes in this denomination in circulation will also continue to be legal tender. Dimensions and composition of One Rupee Currency Note as indicated in the Notification No G.S.R. 192(E) dated February 22, 2016 by the Mini
Mar 28, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to Shree Ganesh Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra till September 29, 2016
The Reserve Bank of India notified that Shree Ganesh Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated April 01, 2013 under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the aforesaid directive was extended five times for a period of six months each vide our directives dated September 23, 2013; March 27, 2014; September 17, 2014; March 19, 2015 and September 15, 2015 respectively. It is her
The Reserve Bank of India notified that Shree Ganesh Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated April 01, 2013 under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the aforesaid directive was extended five times for a period of six months each vide our directives dated September 23, 2013; March 27, 2014; September 17, 2014; March 19, 2015 and September 15, 2015 respectively. It is her
Mar 16, 2016
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 2 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following two 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. & Date Date of cancellation 1. M/s Deep Capital Services Private Limited 402A, 4th Floor, Times Square Office, Near Pariseema Complex, C.G.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following two 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. & Date Date of cancellation 1. M/s Deep Capital Services Private Limited 402A, 4th Floor, Times Square Office, Near Pariseema Complex, C.G.
Mar 14, 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. & Date Issued on Date of cancellation 1. M/s Bhageriya Financial and Capital Services Limited Ground Floor, C-103, Siddhartha Harani Apart
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. & Date Issued on Date of cancellation 1. M/s Bhageriya Financial and Capital Services Limited Ground Floor, C-103, Siddhartha Harani Apart
Mar 11, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh till September 11, 2016
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from March 12, 2016 to September 11, 2016, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since June 12, 2014 vide directive dated June 4, 2014 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The aforesaid directive has been modified / its validity extended vide RBI directives dated July 30
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from March 12, 2016 to September 11, 2016, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since June 12, 2014 vide directive dated June 4, 2014 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The aforesaid directive has been modified / its validity extended vide RBI directives dated July 30
Mar 09, 2016
Monitoring of Foreign Investment under the PIS in Indian Companies - Removal from the Ban list - GDR/ADR/FDI/FIIs/RFPIs/NRIs/PIOs : M/s Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
The Reserve Bank of India has today notified that the aggregate share holdings by Global Depository Receipts (GDR)/American Depository Receipts (ADR)/Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)/Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs)/Registered Foreign Portfolios Investors (RFPIs)/Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)/Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) under Portfolio Investment Scheme in M/s Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. has gone below the prescribed limit stipulated under the extant FDI policy. H
The Reserve Bank of India has today notified that the aggregate share holdings by Global Depository Receipts (GDR)/American Depository Receipts (ADR)/Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)/Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs)/Registered Foreign Portfolios Investors (RFPIs)/Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)/Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) under Portfolio Investment Scheme in M/s Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. has gone below the prescribed limit stipulated under the extant FDI policy. H
Mar 09, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra till September 09, 2016
The Reserve Bank of India notified that 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 is extended for a period of six months from the close of business on March 9, 2016 to September 9, 2016 vide directive dated March 03, 2016, subject to review and subject to the following modificati
The Reserve Bank of India notified that 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 is extended for a period of six months from the close of business on March 9, 2016 to September 9, 2016 vide directive dated March 03, 2016, subject to review and subject to the following modificati
Mar 08, 2016
RBI signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with the Bank of Israel
The Reserve Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with Bank of Israel. The MoU was signed by Dr Hedva Ber, Supervisor of banks on behalf of Bank of Israel and Mrs. Parvathy V. Sundaram, Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Banking Supervision on behalf of Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank has entered into Memorandam of Understanding, Letter for Supervisory Co-operat
The Reserve Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with Bank of Israel. The MoU was signed by Dr Hedva Ber, Supervisor of banks on behalf of Bank of Israel and Mrs. Parvathy V. Sundaram, Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Banking Supervision on behalf of Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank has entered into Memorandam of Understanding, Letter for Supervisory Co-operat
Mar 04, 2016
Government of India nominates Shri Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Shri Bharat Narotam Doshi and Shri Sudhir Mankad, on RBI Central Board
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (c) of the sub-section (1) of Section 8 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Central Government has nominated Shri Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Shri Bharat Narotam Doshi and Shri Sudhir Mankad as directors on the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India for a period of four years with effect from March 4, 2016 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 201
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (c) of the sub-section (1) of Section 8 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Central Government has nominated Shri Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Shri Bharat Narotam Doshi and Shri Sudhir Mankad as directors on the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India for a period of four years with effect from March 4, 2016 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 201
Mar 04, 2016
Report of the Committee to Recommend Measures for Curbing Mis-selling and Rationalising Distribution Incentives in Financial Products
Based on the recommendations of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) Sub-committee, Government of India had set up a Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri Sumit Bose, Former Union Finance Secretary with the following terms of reference: The Committee would study the prevailing incentive structure among various financial investment products taking into account the historical evolution of such a structure in India and globally and also the different
Based on the recommendations of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) Sub-committee, Government of India had set up a Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri Sumit Bose, Former Union Finance Secretary with the following terms of reference: The Committee would study the prevailing incentive structure among various financial investment products taking into account the historical evolution of such a structure in India and globally and also the different
Mar 04, 2016
Sovereign Gold Bond 2016 – Series II: Issue Price
In terms of GoI notification F.No.4(19)-W&M/2014 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No. 2020/14.04.050/2015-16 dated March 4, 2016, the third tranche of the Sovereign Gold Bond will be open for subscription from March 8 to 14, 2016. The issue price of the Sovereign Gold Bond for the third tranche has been fixed at Rs.2916/- (Rupees Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen only) per gram of gold. The rate has been fixed on the basis of simple average of closing price for gold of 9
In terms of GoI notification F.No.4(19)-W&M/2014 and RBI circular IDMD.CDD.No. 2020/14.04.050/2015-16 dated March 4, 2016, the third tranche of the Sovereign Gold Bond will be open for subscription from March 8 to 14, 2016. The issue price of the Sovereign Gold Bond for the third tranche has been fixed at Rs.2916/- (Rupees Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen only) per gram of gold. The rate has been fixed on the basis of simple average of closing price for gold of 9
Mar 04, 2016
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2016 – Series II
The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, has decided to issue third tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds. Applications for the bond will be accepted from March 8, 2016 to March 14, 2016. The Bonds will be issued on March 29, 2016. The Bonds will be sold through banks, Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL) and designated post offices. The borrowing through issuance of the Bond will form part of market borrowing programme of the G
The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the Government of India, has decided to issue third tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds. Applications for the bond will be accepted from March 8, 2016 to March 14, 2016. The Bonds will be issued on March 29, 2016. The Bonds will be sold through banks, Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL) and designated post offices. The borrowing through issuance of the Bond will form part of market borrowing programme of the G
Mar 03, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on The Muslim Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mysuru, Karnataka
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Muslim Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mysuru, Karnataka, 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 Reserve Bank of India’s instructions contained in Circular dated April 29, 2003 and dated June 24, 2003 and also Dir
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Muslim Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mysuru, Karnataka, 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 Reserve Bank of India’s instructions contained in Circular dated April 29, 2003 and dated June 24, 2003 and also Dir
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