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Feb 05, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Axis Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on January 29, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2 million (Two Million) on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of the directions contained in Master Circular on Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes dated July 20, 2017 and, the Circular on Sorting of Notes – Installation of Note Sorting Machines dated November 19, 2009. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on January 29, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2 million (Two Million) on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of the directions contained in Master Circular on Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes dated July 20, 2017 and, the Circular on Sorting of Notes – Installation of Note Sorting Machines dated November 19, 2009. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of
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Feb 05, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Syndicate Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 30, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Syndicate Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions contained in Master Circular on Frauds - Classification and Reporting dated July 01, 2015 and Circular on Risk Management Systems in Banks dated October 07, 1999 issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) r
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 30, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Syndicate Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions contained in Master Circular on Frauds - Classification and Reporting dated July 01, 2015 and Circular on Risk Management Systems in Banks dated October 07, 1999 issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) r
Feb 05, 2019
Shri Kanyaka Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chandrapur - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Shri Kanyaka Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chandrapur 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 violation of Operational Instructions issued by RBI. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank, in response
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Shri Kanyaka Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chandrapur 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 violation of Operational Instructions issued by RBI. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank, in response
Feb 04, 2019
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme: Working Capital for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries
The Kisan Credit Card Scheme aims at providing adequate and timely credit support from the banking system under a single window with flexible and simplified procedure to the farmers for short term crop loans. In order to extend the operational flexibility to farmers engaged in Animal Husbandry and Fisheries the Government of India had announced their decision to extend the facilities of KCC to these farmers in the Budget 2018-19. The matter has been examined and in co
The Kisan Credit Card Scheme aims at providing adequate and timely credit support from the banking system under a single window with flexible and simplified procedure to the farmers for short term crop loans. In order to extend the operational flexibility to farmers engaged in Animal Husbandry and Fisheries the Government of India had announced their decision to extend the facilities of KCC to these farmers in the Budget 2018-19. The matter has been examined and in co
Feb 04, 2019
Bidar Mahila Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bidar, Karnataka - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) on Bidar Mahila Co-operative Bank Limited, Bidar in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violating RBI’s extant norms on grant of loans to the Directors and their specified relatives. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Show C
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) on Bidar Mahila Co-operative Bank Limited, Bidar in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violating RBI’s extant norms on grant of loans to the Directors and their specified relatives. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Show C
Jan 31, 2019
The Reserve Bank introduces Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions
As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement of December 5, 2018, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today launched the Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions (OSDT) vide Notification dated January 31, 2019 for redressal of complaints against System Participants as defined in the said Scheme. The Scheme, launched under Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, will provide a cost-free and expeditious complaint redressal mechanism relating to deficie
As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement of December 5, 2018, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today launched the Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions (OSDT) vide Notification dated January 31, 2019 for redressal of complaints against System Participants as defined in the said Scheme. The Scheme, launched under Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, will provide a cost-free and expeditious complaint redressal mechanism relating to deficie
Jan 31, 2019
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) -The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra- Extension of period
The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai was placed under directions vide directive dated March 30, 2017 from the close of business on March 30, 2017 for a period of six months. The validity of the above directions were extended from time to time upto January 31, 2019 vide directive dated July 23, 2018. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read w
The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai was placed under directions vide directive dated March 30, 2017 from the close of business on March 30, 2017 for a period of six months. The validity of the above directions were extended from time to time upto January 31, 2019 vide directive dated July 23, 2018. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read w
Jan 28, 2019
City Co-operative Bank Ltd., Hassan, Karnataka - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) on City Co-operative Bank Ltd., Hassan, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violating RBI’s extant norms on grant of loans to the directors or their specified relatives. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Show Cause Notic
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) on City Co-operative Bank Ltd., Hassan, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violating RBI’s extant norms on grant of loans to the directors or their specified relatives. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Show Cause Notic
Jan 25, 2019
Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sitapur (U.P.) - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sitapur (U.P.) in exercise of 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 violation of RBI Instructions/Guidelines on Investment by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016, Members
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sitapur (U.P.) in exercise of 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 violation of RBI Instructions/Guidelines on Investment by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016, Members
Jan 25, 2019
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 28 NBFCs
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 cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sl. No. Name of the Company Registered Office address of the Company CoR No Date of issue of CoR Date of Cancellation of CoR 1. SFSL Investments Limited D-32, Kamla Nagar, New Delhi-110 007 14.00415 March 11, 1998 November 28, 2018 2. Ferguson Traders Private Limited V
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 cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sl. No. Name of the Company Registered Office address of the Company CoR No Date of issue of CoR Date of Cancellation of CoR 1. SFSL Investments Limited D-32, Kamla Nagar, New Delhi-110 007 14.00415 March 11, 1998 November 28, 2018 2. Ferguson Traders Private Limited V
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