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Jun 04, 2019
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month May 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of May 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2018-2019/2859
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of May 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2018-2019/2859
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May 31, 2019
Financial Literacy Week 2019
The Financial Literacy Week is an initiative of RBI to promote awareness on key topics every year through a focused campaign. Financial Literacy Week 2019 will be observed from June 3-7 on the theme of “Farmers” and how they benefit by being a part of the formal banking system. Growth in agriculture is necessary for the overall economic growth & finance is an essential enabler for the same. RBI is actively involved in formulating policies that enhance the flow of
The Financial Literacy Week is an initiative of RBI to promote awareness on key topics every year through a focused campaign. Financial Literacy Week 2019 will be observed from June 3-7 on the theme of “Farmers” and how they benefit by being a part of the formal banking system. Growth in agriculture is necessary for the overall economic growth & finance is an essential enabler for the same. RBI is actively involved in formulating policies that enhance the flow of
May 31, 2019
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - The CKP Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The CKP Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated April 30, 2014, from close of business on May 2, 2014. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive dated February 26, 2019 and was valid upto May 31, 2019 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 it un
The CKP Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated April 30, 2014, from close of business on May 2, 2014. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive dated February 26, 2019 and was valid upto May 31, 2019 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 it un
May 31, 2019
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra
Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated February 21, 2013 from close of business on February 22, 2013. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive dated February 25, 2019 and was valid upto May 31, 2019, 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
Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated February 21, 2013 from close of business on February 22, 2013. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being Directive dated February 25, 2019 and was valid upto May 31, 2019, 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
May 31, 2019
Ordnance Equipment Factory Prarambhik Sahkari Bank Ltd., Kanpur, (U.P.) - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Only) on Ordnance Equipment Factory Prarambhik Sahkari Bank Ltd., Kanpur, (U.P.) in exercise of powers vested 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 relating to Prudential Norms on Inter-bank Gross and Counter Party Exposure Limits
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Only) on Ordnance Equipment Factory Prarambhik Sahkari Bank Ltd., Kanpur, (U.P.) in exercise of powers vested 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 relating to Prudential Norms on Inter-bank Gross and Counter Party Exposure Limits
May 28, 2019
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 12 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. Garnet Finance Limited Plot No. 1, Tirumala Enclave, Tirumalgherry, Secunderabad, Telangana-500 017 B-09.00162 May 24, 2003 April 04, 2019 2.
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. Garnet Finance Limited Plot No. 1, Tirumala Enclave, Tirumalgherry, Secunderabad, Telangana-500 017 B-09.00162 May 24, 2003 April 04, 2019 2.
May 28, 2019
5 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. Geera Finance Limited 302, Shaswat Complex, Near Hotel Kanak, Opp. Gujarat Colleg
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. Geera Finance Limited 302, Shaswat Complex, Near Hotel Kanak, Opp. Gujarat Colleg
May 24, 2019
Sri Basaveshwar Co-operative Bank Ltd., Basavan Bagewadi, Bijapur, Karnataka - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) on Sri Basaveshwar Co-operative Bank Ltd., Basavan Bagewadi, Bijapur, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violating RBI directives/guidelines by sanctioning loans to the director/relative of director of the bank. The Reserve Bank o
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) on Sri Basaveshwar Co-operative Bank Ltd., Basavan Bagewadi, Bijapur, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violating RBI directives/guidelines by sanctioning loans to the director/relative of director of the bank. The Reserve Bank o
May 23, 2019
United India Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nagina, (U.P.) - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) on United India Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nagina, (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 Know Your Customer and submission of compliance to RBI Inspection Report. The Reserve Ban
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) on United India Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nagina, (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 Know Your Customer and submission of compliance to RBI Inspection Report. The Reserve Ban
May 23, 2019
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month April 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of April 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/2746
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of April 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/2746
May 20, 2019
Directions issued to the Shivam Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ichalkaranji, Dist. - Kolhapur, Maharashtra - Extension of Period
The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive dated May 18, 2018) had placed the Shivam Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ichalkaranji, Dist : Kolhapur, Maharashtra, under Directions from the close of business on May 19, 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 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 read with Section 56 of the said Act, hereby directs that the afo
The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive dated May 18, 2018) had placed the Shivam Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ichalkaranji, Dist : Kolhapur, Maharashtra, under Directions from the close of business on May 19, 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 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 read with Section 56 of the said Act, hereby directs that the afo
May 20, 2019
Issue of ₹10 Denomination Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bearing the signature of Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹10 denomination Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bearing the signature of Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor. The design of these notes is similar in all respects to ₹10 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series. All banknotes in the denomination of ₹10 issued by the Reserve Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender. Yogesh Dayal Chief General Manager Press Release : 2018-2019/2717
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹10 denomination Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bearing the signature of Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor. The design of these notes is similar in all respects to ₹10 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series. All banknotes in the denomination of ₹10 issued by the Reserve Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender. Yogesh Dayal Chief General Manager Press Release : 2018-2019/2717
May 17, 2019
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra - Extension of Period
Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued directions to Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on May 19, 2018. Reserve Bank of India has now further extended the directions for a period of four months from May 19, 2019 to September 17, 2019, subject
Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued directions to Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on May 19, 2018. Reserve Bank of India has now further extended the directions for a period of four months from May 19, 2019 to September 17, 2019, subject
May 14, 2019
The Jampeta Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Jampeta, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on the Jampeta Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Jampeta, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, 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 Reserve Bank of India Directives/Instructions/Guidelines with regard to exchange
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on the Jampeta Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Jampeta, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, 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 Reserve Bank of India Directives/Instructions/Guidelines with regard to exchange
May 13, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on The Nainital Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 06, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10 million on The Nainital Bank Limited (the bank) for its failure to fully automate NPA identification process despite specific direction issued by RBI in this regard. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account the failure
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 06, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10 million on The Nainital Bank Limited (the bank) for its failure to fully automate NPA identification process despite specific direction issued by RBI in this regard. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account the failure
May 13, 2019
Gomti Nagariya Sahkari Bank Ltd., Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh -Withdrawal of Directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had issued directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as applicable to co-operative societies) to Gomti Nagariya Sahkari Bank Ltd., Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh vide directive dated July 03, 2017. Directions imposed were extended and modified from time to time, last being up to May 10, 2019 vide Directive dated October 30, 2018. Reserve Bank, on being satisfied that in the public interest it is necessary to do so, in ex
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had issued directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as applicable to co-operative societies) to Gomti Nagariya Sahkari Bank Ltd., Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh vide directive dated July 03, 2017. Directions imposed were extended and modified from time to time, last being up to May 10, 2019 vide Directive dated October 30, 2018. Reserve Bank, on being satisfied that in the public interest it is necessary to do so, in ex
May 10, 2019
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Millath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Davangere District, Karnataka
It is hereby 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 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS), the Reserve Bank of India has issued certain Directions to Millath Co-operative Bank Ltd, Davangere District, Karnataka whereby, as from the close of business on May 08, 2019, the aforesaid bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in wri
It is hereby 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 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS), the Reserve Bank of India has issued certain Directions to Millath Co-operative Bank Ltd, Davangere District, Karnataka whereby, as from the close of business on May 08, 2019, the aforesaid bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in wri
May 10, 2019
RBI extends Directions issued to The Adoor Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd, Adoor, Kerala for further 6 months
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions to Adoor Co-operative Urban Bank Limited, Adoor under section 35A read with Section 56 of Banking Regulation Act,1949 vide Directive dated November 02, 2018 which were valid upto May 09, 2019. According to the Directions, depositors will be allowed to withdraw a sum not exceeding ₹ 2000 (Rupees Two Thousand only) of the total balance held in every savings bank or current account or any other deposit account by whatever name
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions to Adoor Co-operative Urban Bank Limited, Adoor under section 35A read with Section 56 of Banking Regulation Act,1949 vide Directive dated November 02, 2018 which were valid upto May 09, 2019. According to the Directions, depositors will be allowed to withdraw a sum not exceeding ₹ 2000 (Rupees Two Thousand only) of the total balance held in every savings bank or current account or any other deposit account by whatever name
May 10, 2019
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Sikar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sikar (Rajasthan) - Extension of period of validity
It is hereby notified for information of public that the Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in public interest it is necessary to extend the period of operation of the directive dated October 26, 2018, effective from close of business on November 09, 2018 issued to Sikar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sikar (Rajasthan), 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 section 35A
It is hereby notified for information of public that the Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in public interest it is necessary to extend the period of operation of the directive dated October 26, 2018, effective from close of business on November 09, 2018 issued to Sikar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sikar (Rajasthan), 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 section 35A
May 06, 2019
RBI issues Directions to the Shivajirao Bhosale Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive dated May 03, 2019 has placed the Shivajirao Bhosale Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, under All-inclusive Directions. According to the Directions, depositors will be allowed to withdraw a sum not exceeding ₹1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) of the total balance held in every saving bank or current account or any other deposit account by whatever name called, subject to conditions stipulated in the RBI Directions. The Shi
The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive dated May 03, 2019 has placed the Shivajirao Bhosale Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, under All-inclusive Directions. According to the Directions, depositors will be allowed to withdraw a sum not exceeding ₹1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) of the total balance held in every saving bank or current account or any other deposit account by whatever name called, subject to conditions stipulated in the RBI Directions. The Shi
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