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Oct 12, 2017
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on M/s Religare Finvest Ltd
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20 lakh on M/s Religare Finvest Ltd. (the company) under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 58G read with clause (aa) of sub-section (5) of section 58B of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (the RBI Act, 1934) for the failure to comply with the directions/orders issued by RBI from time to time. Background An inspection of the company was conducted under section 45N of the RBI Act, 1934 during Se
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20 lakh on M/s Religare Finvest Ltd. (the company) under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 58G read with clause (aa) of sub-section (5) of section 58B of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (the RBI Act, 1934) for the failure to comply with the directions/orders issued by RBI from time to time. Background An inspection of the company was conducted under section 45N of the RBI Act, 1934 during Se
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Oct 10, 2017
RBI imposes penalty on The Needs of Life Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Needs of Life Co-operative Bank Ltd, Fort, 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 directives / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India relating to the prohibition on loans and advances to Directo
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Needs of Life Co-operative Bank Ltd, Fort, 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 directives / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India relating to the prohibition on loans and advances to Directo
Oct 10, 2017
The Bhavana Rishi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Bhavana Rishi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to directors and their relative
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Bhavana Rishi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to directors and their relative
Oct 03, 2017
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Shree Ganesh Sahakari Bank Ltd, Nashik, Maharashtra- Extension of period
The Shree Ganesh Sahakari Bank Ltd, Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated April 01, 2013 from close of business on April 02, 2013. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent modified Directives, the last being Directive dated March 24, 2017 upto September 29, 2017, subject to review. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in
The Shree Ganesh Sahakari Bank Ltd, Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated April 01, 2013 from close of business on April 02, 2013. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent modified Directives, the last being Directive dated March 24, 2017 upto September 29, 2017, subject to review. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in
Sep 29, 2017
Applicable Average Base Rate to be charged by NBFC-MFIs for the Quarter Beginning October 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 October 01, 2017 will be 9.06 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 ave
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 October 01, 2017 will be 9.06 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 ave
Sep 29, 2017
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra- Extension of period
The Kapol Co-operative Bank, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated March 30, 2017 from close of business on March 30, 2017. 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 with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, hereby directs that the Directive dated March 30, 2017 issued to the above bank, shall continue t
The Kapol Co-operative Bank, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated March 30, 2017 from close of business on March 30, 2017. 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 with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, hereby directs that the Directive dated March 30, 2017 issued to the above bank, shall continue t
Sep 26, 2017
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated June 24, 2015, from close of business on June 26, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended and modified from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being dated March 20, 2017 and was valid upto September 25, 2017, subject to review. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the Directive so issued to The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd
The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated June 24, 2015, from close of business on June 26, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended and modified from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being dated March 20, 2017 and was valid upto September 25, 2017, subject to review. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the Directive so issued to The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd
Sep 25, 2017
NCFE’s National Financial Literacy Assessment Test (NCFE-NFLAT) 2017-18
National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE) invites all school students of class VI to XII to participate in the National Financial Literacy Assessment Test (NFLAT 2017-18) NCFE is a joint initiative of all financial sector regulators i.e. RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and PFRDA to implement the National Strategy for Financial Education and is currently being incubated at NISM. About NCFE-NFLAT 2017-18: The test is available in 3 categories i.e. NFLAT Junior (Class 6 to 8), NFL
National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE) invites all school students of class VI to XII to participate in the National Financial Literacy Assessment Test (NFLAT 2017-18) NCFE is a joint initiative of all financial sector regulators i.e. RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and PFRDA to implement the National Strategy for Financial Education and is currently being incubated at NISM. About NCFE-NFLAT 2017-18: The test is available in 3 categories i.e. NFLAT Junior (Class 6 to 8), NFL
Sep 22, 2017
Ranga Reddy Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Ranga Reddy Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions-UCBs. Th
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Ranga Reddy Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions-UCBs. Th
Sep 22, 2017
Jagruti Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.50 lakh (Rupees fifty thousand only) on Jagruti Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to directors and their relatives. T
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.50 lakh (Rupees fifty thousand only) on Jagruti Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to directors and their relatives. T
Sep 22, 2017
Durga Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on Durga Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to directors and their relatives. The
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on Durga Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to directors and their relatives. The
Sep 21, 2017
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra
Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months from the close of business on September 9, 2015 vide directive dated September 8, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended vide modified directives dated March 03, 2016, August 25, 2016 and March 07, 2017 for a period of six months every time. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the period of operation of the directive da
Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months from the close of business on September 9, 2015 vide directive dated September 8, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended vide modified directives dated March 03, 2016, August 25, 2016 and March 07, 2017 for a period of six months every time. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the period of operation of the directive da
Sep 18, 2017
Reserve Bank of India cancels the Licence of the Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide order dated September 14, 2017 cancelled the licence of Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on September 18, 2017. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appointing a liquidator for the bank. The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as: The bank does not ha
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide order dated September 14, 2017 cancelled the licence of Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on September 18, 2017. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appointing a liquidator for the bank. The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as: The bank does not ha
Sep 13, 2017
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - 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 was extended vide directive dated December 07, 2016 and June 08, 2017 for a period of six months and three months respectively. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the period of operation of the directive dated June 14, 2016 re
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 was extended vide directive dated December 07, 2016 and June 08, 2017 for a period of six months and three months respectively. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the period of operation of the directive dated June 14, 2016 re
Sep 12, 2017
U.P. Civil Secretariat Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5,00,000/- (rupees five lakh only) on U.P. Civil Secretariat Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow 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 continuous non-submission of the returns u/s 27 of the Act ibid and unreasonable delay in submission of compliance to deficien
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5,00,000/- (rupees five lakh only) on U.P. Civil Secretariat Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow 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 continuous non-submission of the returns u/s 27 of the Act ibid and unreasonable delay in submission of compliance to deficien
Sep 10, 2017
RBI says it uses sophisticated machines for processing currency notes
It has been reported in a section of the press, quoting a reply to RTI application, that RBI was not using machines for counting Specified Bank Notes (SBNs). RBI actually uses sophisticated Currency Verification & Processing (CVPS) machines for checking the numerical accuracy and genuineness of the currency notes, including SBNs. These machines are way superior to the note counting machines. With a view to augmenting processing capacity, RBI is using the available
It has been reported in a section of the press, quoting a reply to RTI application, that RBI was not using machines for counting Specified Bank Notes (SBNs). RBI actually uses sophisticated Currency Verification & Processing (CVPS) machines for checking the numerical accuracy and genuineness of the currency notes, including SBNs. These machines are way superior to the note counting machines. With a view to augmenting processing capacity, RBI is using the available
Sep 08, 2017
RBI extends validity of the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from September 12, 2017 to March 11, 2018, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since June 12, 2014 vide directive dated June 4, 2014 issued under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The aforesaid directive was modified / its validity was extended vide RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from September 12, 2017 to March 11, 2018, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since June 12, 2014 vide directive dated June 4, 2014 issued under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The aforesaid directive was modified / its validity was extended vide RBI
Sep 08, 2017
RBI extends Directions to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi till January 08, 2018
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), hereby directs that the Directive dated August 28, 2015 issued to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi, as modified from time to time, the validity of which was extended upto September 08, 2017, shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), hereby directs that the Directive dated August 28, 2015 issued to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi, as modified from time to time, the validity of which was extended upto September 08, 2017, shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of
Sep 07, 2017
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Alwar (Rajasthan)
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is satisfied that in public interest it is necessary to extend the period of operation of Directions issued to Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Alwar (Rajasthan). The directive dated March 01, 2017 shall continue to apply to the bank for a furth
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is satisfied that in public interest it is necessary to extend the period of operation of Directions issued to Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Alwar (Rajasthan). The directive dated March 01, 2017 shall continue to apply to the bank for a furth
Sep 07, 2017
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhilwara (Rajasthan)
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is satisfied that in public interest it is necessary to extend the period of operation of Directions issued to Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhilwara (Rajasthan). The directive dated March 07, 2017, effective from March 9, 2017, sha
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is satisfied that in public interest it is necessary to extend the period of operation of Directions issued to Bhilwara Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhilwara (Rajasthan). The directive dated March 07, 2017, effective from March 9, 2017, sha
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