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Nov 24, 2005
RBI releases Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India: 2004-05
The Reserve Bank of India has today released its Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India, 2004-05. The Report gives a detailed account of the policy developments and performance of commercial banks, co-operative banks and non-banking financial institutions during 2004-05. The Report is divided into seven chapters and contains detailed statistical tables on several parameters relating to the operations and performance of various financial institutions. Overvie
The Reserve Bank of India has today released its Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India, 2004-05. The Report gives a detailed account of the policy developments and performance of commercial banks, co-operative banks and non-banking financial institutions during 2004-05. The Report is divided into seven chapters and contains detailed statistical tables on several parameters relating to the operations and performance of various financial institutions. Overvie
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Nov 07, 2005
Commercial Bank Presence in India and Pakistan
An understanding has been reached between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on granting permission for opening two branches of banks from India in Pakistan and two branches of banks from Pakistan in India, on a reciprocal basis. The specific banks to be permitted to open the branches would be mutually agreed upon by the RBI and the SBP keeping in view their respective regulatory policies and procedures. The licensing of subsequent or
An understanding has been reached between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on granting permission for opening two branches of banks from India in Pakistan and two branches of banks from Pakistan in India, on a reciprocal basis. The specific banks to be permitted to open the branches would be mutually agreed upon by the RBI and the SBP keeping in view their respective regulatory policies and procedures. The licensing of subsequent or
Oct 20, 2005
RBI imposes penalty on State Bank of Indore, Madhya Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India imposes a penalty of Rs.5,00,000/-(Rupees five lakh only) on State Bank of Indore, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, under Section 47(A)(1)(b) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 for violation of instructions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India in regard to opening of account and monitoring of cash transactions at one of their branches during the year 2000. P.V.Sadanandan Manager Press Release: 2005-2006/487
The Reserve Bank of India imposes a penalty of Rs.5,00,000/-(Rupees five lakh only) on State Bank of Indore, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, under Section 47(A)(1)(b) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 for violation of instructions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India in regard to opening of account and monitoring of cash transactions at one of their branches during the year 2000. P.V.Sadanandan Manager Press Release: 2005-2006/487
Sep 30, 2005
Scheme of Amalgamation under section 44A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Bank of Punjab Ltd. with Centurion Bank Ltd
In exercise of the powers contained in Sub-section (4) of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of Bank of Punjab Ltd. with Centurion Bank Ltd. The Scheme shall come into force with effect from October 1, 2005. All the branches of Bank of Punjab Ltd. shall from October 1, 2005, function as branches of Centurion Bank Ltd. Ajit Prasad Manager Press Release: 2005-2006/412
In exercise of the powers contained in Sub-section (4) of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of Bank of Punjab Ltd. with Centurion Bank Ltd. The Scheme shall come into force with effect from October 1, 2005. All the branches of Bank of Punjab Ltd. shall from October 1, 2005, function as branches of Centurion Bank Ltd. Ajit Prasad Manager Press Release: 2005-2006/412
Aug 12, 2005
HLCC on financial and capital markets meets
A meeting of the High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) on Financial and Capital Markets (HLCCFCM) was held today at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Delhi. Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India chaired the meeting. Shri A.K.Jha, Secretary, Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Shri M. Damodaran Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Shri C.S.Rao, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), and ot
A meeting of the High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) on Financial and Capital Markets (HLCCFCM) was held today at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Delhi. Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India chaired the meeting. Shri A.K.Jha, Secretary, Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Shri M. Damodaran Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Shri C.S.Rao, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), and ot
Jun 23, 2005
No Repo/Reverse Repo operation on July 1, 2005
The Reserve Bank of India will conduct Repo/Reverse Repo auction under Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) on June 30, 2005 for four days (with reversal on July 4, 2005) instead of one day, as announced earlier. Further, no Repo/Reverse Repo operation will be conducted on July 1, 2005. This is in partial modification of the auction calendar in respect of LAF notified vide our Press Release : 2004-2005/1012 dated March 29, 2005. The modification has become necessary du
The Reserve Bank of India will conduct Repo/Reverse Repo auction under Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) on June 30, 2005 for four days (with reversal on July 4, 2005) instead of one day, as announced earlier. Further, no Repo/Reverse Repo operation will be conducted on July 1, 2005. This is in partial modification of the auction calendar in respect of LAF notified vide our Press Release : 2004-2005/1012 dated March 29, 2005. The modification has become necessary du
Jun 15, 2005
HLCC on Financial and Capital Markets Meets
A meeting of the High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) on Financial and Capital Markets (HLCCFCM) was held today at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai. Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India chaired the meeting. Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Secretary, Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Shri M.Damodaran Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Shri C.S.Rao, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), an
A meeting of the High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) on Financial and Capital Markets (HLCCFCM) was held today at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai. Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India chaired the meeting. Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Secretary, Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Shri M.Damodaran Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Shri C.S.Rao, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), an
Jun 13, 2005
RBI Working Group to Review Export Credit submits Report
The Reserve Bank of India's Working Group to review a range of issues relating to export credit has submitted its report. The Working Group, based on the presentations made by the representatives of the Export Promotion Organisations, discussions and study of the statistics and relevant information made available to it, has recommended that in respect of the Rupee export credit, the present interest rate prescription by the Reserve Bank of India may continue for the t
The Reserve Bank of India's Working Group to review a range of issues relating to export credit has submitted its report. The Working Group, based on the presentations made by the representatives of the Export Promotion Organisations, discussions and study of the statistics and relevant information made available to it, has recommended that in respect of the Rupee export credit, the present interest rate prescription by the Reserve Bank of India may continue for the t
Apr 25, 2005
Reserve Bank releases Report on Credit Card Regulations
The Reserve Bank released the on its website (www.rbi.org.in) Payment of penalty to the recipient of unsolicited card in case the card got activated without the approval of the recipient, Code of conduct for direct selling agents, 'Do Not Call Registry' website to be maintained by the Indian Banks' Association, sending the most important terms and conditions highlighting crucial items to the customers at all the stages and authorising the Banking Ombudsman to redress
The Reserve Bank released the on its website (www.rbi.org.in) Payment of penalty to the recipient of unsolicited card in case the card got activated without the approval of the recipient, Code of conduct for direct selling agents, 'Do Not Call Registry' website to be maintained by the Indian Banks' Association, sending the most important terms and conditions highlighting crucial items to the customers at all the stages and authorising the Banking Ombudsman to redress
Apr 01, 2005
Scheme of Amalgamation of IDBI Bank Ltd. with IDBI Ltd. to be effective from April 2, 2005
The scheme of amalgamation of the IDBI Bank Ltd. with IDBI Ltd., will come into effect from April 2, 2005. The Reserve Bank has sanctioned the scheme of amalgamation of these two banks in exercise of the powers contained in Sub-Section (4) of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.Alpana KillawalaChief General Manger Press Release: 2004-2005/1033
The scheme of amalgamation of the IDBI Bank Ltd. with IDBI Ltd., will come into effect from April 2, 2005. The Reserve Bank has sanctioned the scheme of amalgamation of these two banks in exercise of the powers contained in Sub-Section (4) of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.Alpana KillawalaChief General Manger Press Release: 2004-2005/1033
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