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Jul 08, 2017
Corrigendum
The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Press Release on June 13, 2017 bearing reference number 2016-2017/3363 (“Press Release”) titled 'RBI identifies Accounts for Reference by Banks under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)’. The third line of paragraph no. 5 of the Press Release, which reads as follows: “5. ...Such cases will be accorded priority by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).” stands deleted. The remaining contents of the Press Release remain unc
The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Press Release on June 13, 2017 bearing reference number 2016-2017/3363 (“Press Release”) titled 'RBI identifies Accounts for Reference by Banks under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)’. The third line of paragraph no. 5 of the Press Release, which reads as follows: “5. ...Such cases will be accorded priority by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).” stands deleted. The remaining contents of the Press Release remain unc
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Jul 06, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to the Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh till November 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 four months from July 07, 2017 to November 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, 2017. The same has further been extended upto November 06,
The Reserve Bank of India has extended Directions issued to the Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur for a further period of four months from July 07, 2017 to November 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, 2017. The same has further been extended upto November 06,
Jul 04, 2017
Amanath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bengaluru- Extension of All Inclusive Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS)
It is hereby notified for information of public that the Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to extend the period of operation of the directive dated April 1, 2013 read with subsequent directives, last being dated December 29, 2016 issued to the Amanath Cooperative Bank Ltd, Bengaluru for a further period of six months. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Sectio
It is hereby notified for information of public that the Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to extend the period of operation of the directive dated April 1, 2013 read with subsequent directives, last being dated December 29, 2016 issued to the Amanath Cooperative Bank Ltd, Bengaluru for a further period of six months. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Sectio
Jul 03, 2017
Laxmi Mahila Nagrik Sahkari Bank Maryadit, Raipur - Penalized
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 3,00,000/- (₹ Three lakh only) on Laxmi Mahila Nagrik Sahkari Bank Maryadit, Raipur 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 guidelines on ‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) issued by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 3,00,000/- (₹ Three lakh only) on Laxmi Mahila Nagrik Sahkari Bank Maryadit, Raipur 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 guidelines on ‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) issued by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause
Jun 30, 2017
Applicable Average Base Rate to be charged by NBFC-MFIs for the Quarter Beginning July 01, 2017
The Reserve Bank of India has today communicated that the applicable average base rate to be charged by Non-Banking Financial Company – Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) to their borrowers for the quarter beginning July 01, 2017 will be 9.22 per cent. It may be recalled that the Reserve Bank had, in its circular dated February 7, 2014, issued to NBFC-MFIs regarding pricing of credit, stated that it will, on the last working day of every quarter, advise the averag
The Reserve Bank of India has today communicated that the applicable average base rate to be charged by Non-Banking Financial Company – Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) to their borrowers for the quarter beginning July 01, 2017 will be 9.22 per cent. It may be recalled that the Reserve Bank had, in its circular dated February 7, 2014, issued to NBFC-MFIs regarding pricing of credit, stated that it will, on the last working day of every quarter, advise the averag
Jun 30, 2017
Cancellation of licence of Gokul Co-operative Urban Bank Limited, Secunderabad to carry on banking business
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India has cancelled vide order dated June 20, 2017, the licence of Gokul Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., 7-2-148, Monda Market, Secunderabad 500 003, to carry on banking business under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949. As such, the bank is precluded from transacting the business of '
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India has cancelled vide order dated June 20, 2017, the licence of Gokul Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., 7-2-148, Monda Market, Secunderabad 500 003, to carry on banking business under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949. As such, the bank is precluded from transacting the business of '
Jun 30, 2017
Caution against various Co-operative societies accepting deposits from non-members
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that some Co-operative Societies/primary co-operative credit societies are accepting deposits from non-members/nominal members / associate members. Members of the public are hereby informed that such co-operative societies have neither been issued any licence under Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Cooperative Societies) nor are they authorized by the Reserve Bank of India for doing banking business.
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that some Co-operative Societies/primary co-operative credit societies are accepting deposits from non-members/nominal members / associate members. Members of the public are hereby informed that such co-operative societies have neither been issued any licence under Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Cooperative Societies) nor are they authorized by the Reserve Bank of India for doing banking business.
Jun 30, 2017
RBI releases Names of Applicants under the Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks in the Private Sector
The Reserve Bank of India today released the names of applicants under the Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks in the Private Sector. As on date, application from UAE Exchange and Financial Services Limited has been received by the Reserve Bank. It may be recalled that the Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks in the Private Sector, issued on August 1, 2016, indicated that in order to ensure transparency, the names of the applicants for
The Reserve Bank of India today released the names of applicants under the Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks in the Private Sector. As on date, application from UAE Exchange and Financial Services Limited has been received by the Reserve Bank. It may be recalled that the Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks in the Private Sector, issued on August 1, 2016, indicated that in order to ensure transparency, the names of the applicants for
Jun 30, 2017
FINO Payments Bank Limited commences operations
FINO Payments Bank Limited has commenced operations as a payments bank with effect from June 30, 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 payments bank in India. FINO PayTech Limited, Navi Mumbai was one of the 11 applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a payments bank, as announced in the press release on August 19, 2015. Jose J. Kattoor Chief
FINO Payments Bank Limited has commenced operations as a payments bank with effect from June 30, 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 payments bank in India. FINO PayTech Limited, Navi Mumbai was one of the 11 applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a payments bank, as announced in the press release on August 19, 2015. Jose J. Kattoor Chief
Jun 29, 2017
RBI to work on July 1, 2017 to facilitate clearing/settlements
On account of Reserve Bank’s annual closing of accounts on June 30, 2017 (Reserve Bank’s accounting year being July to June), and July 1, 2017 being a working Saturday, the Reserve Bank of India has decided that it will remain open on July 1, 2017 and the following services will be available as per schedule given below- Services, such as, RTGS/ NEFT, transfer of funds and settlement of securities will be available from 11:00 am onwards; Settlement of funds as well as
On account of Reserve Bank’s annual closing of accounts on June 30, 2017 (Reserve Bank’s accounting year being July to June), and July 1, 2017 being a working Saturday, the Reserve Bank of India has decided that it will remain open on July 1, 2017 and the following services will be available as per schedule given below- Services, such as, RTGS/ NEFT, transfer of funds and settlement of securities will be available from 11:00 am onwards; Settlement of funds as well as
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