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Jun 20, 2002
Amalgamation of the Benares State Bank Ltd. with Bank of Baroda
On the application of the Reserve Bank of India under Sub-Section (1) of Section 45 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Central Government had made an Order of Moratorium in respect of the Benares State Bank Ltd. under Sub-Section (2) of the said Section with effect from the close of business on January 22, 2002 to July 21, 2002 (inclusive). During the period of moratorium, Reserve Bank of India had prepared a Draft Scheme of Amalgamation of the Benares State Ban
On the application of the Reserve Bank of India under Sub-Section (1) of Section 45 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Central Government had made an Order of Moratorium in respect of the Benares State Bank Ltd. under Sub-Section (2) of the said Section with effect from the close of business on January 22, 2002 to July 21, 2002 (inclusive). During the period of moratorium, Reserve Bank of India had prepared a Draft Scheme of Amalgamation of the Benares State Ban
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Jun 07, 2002
Indian Promoters' can hold 49 per cent in Private Banks
In order to provide a level playing field, it has been decided to raise the maximum limit of shareholding of Indian promoters in private sector banks from 40 per cent to 49 per cent of their paid up capital. In terms of the revised guidelines for entry of new private sector banks issued on January 3, 2001 promoters’ contribution for setting up a new bank was restricted to 40 per cent of the paid up capital of the bank at any point of time. In case the initial contribu
In order to provide a level playing field, it has been decided to raise the maximum limit of shareholding of Indian promoters in private sector banks from 40 per cent to 49 per cent of their paid up capital. In terms of the revised guidelines for entry of new private sector banks issued on January 3, 2001 promoters’ contribution for setting up a new bank was restricted to 40 per cent of the paid up capital of the bank at any point of time. In case the initial contribu
May 20, 2002
All RBI regulated Entities to hold G-Secs in Demat Form
The Reserve Bank of India, has been, over a period of time, encouraging holding of government securities in dematerialised form. At present 99% of the trading in government securities takes place through SGL accounts with RBI for which the Delivery versus Payment (DVP) system ensures simultaneous transfer of securities against funds. In the light of recent fraudulent transactions in the guise of Government securities transactions in physical format by a few co-operati
The Reserve Bank of India, has been, over a period of time, encouraging holding of government securities in dematerialised form. At present 99% of the trading in government securities takes place through SGL accounts with RBI for which the Delivery versus Payment (DVP) system ensures simultaneous transfer of securities against funds. In the light of recent fraudulent transactions in the guise of Government securities transactions in physical format by a few co-operati
May 18, 2002
RBI advances the date for reduction in the CRR: Reduction to be effective from next reporting fortnight beginning June 1, 2002
On a review of the present liquidity situation, the Reserve Bank of India has today announced advancement of the date for reduction in cash reserve ratio (CRR). Banks will have to maintain CRR at 5 per cent as against the present level of 5.5 per cent effective next reporting fortnight beginning June 1, 2002. It may be recalled that in the Monetary and Credit Policy for the year 2002-2003, it was proposed to reduce cash reserve ratio (CRR) by 50 basis points effective
On a review of the present liquidity situation, the Reserve Bank of India has today announced advancement of the date for reduction in cash reserve ratio (CRR). Banks will have to maintain CRR at 5 per cent as against the present level of 5.5 per cent effective next reporting fortnight beginning June 1, 2002. It may be recalled that in the Monetary and Credit Policy for the year 2002-2003, it was proposed to reduce cash reserve ratio (CRR) by 50 basis points effective
Apr 26, 2002
Merger of ICICI Ltd. with ICICI Bank Ltd.
An application for merger of ICICI Ltd. with ICICI Bank Ltd. was submitted to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on October 25, 2001 for regulatory approvals. The Reserve Bank examined the request keeping in view the statutory, regulatory and other prudential requirements and the need for compliance by ICICI Bank Ltd. with the various provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.It will be recalled that the Scheme of Merger has already received the sanction of High Cou
An application for merger of ICICI Ltd. with ICICI Bank Ltd. was submitted to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on October 25, 2001 for regulatory approvals. The Reserve Bank examined the request keeping in view the statutory, regulatory and other prudential requirements and the need for compliance by ICICI Bank Ltd. with the various provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.It will be recalled that the Scheme of Merger has already received the sanction of High Cou
Apr 02, 2002
Aggregate Deposits and Gross Bank Credit of All Scheduled Commercial Banks Quarterly Handout: As on Last Friday of December 2001
'Banking Statistics: Quarterly Handout – December 2001' provides data on aggregate deposits and gross bank credit of scheduled commercial banks as on last Friday of December 2001. The data have been classified according to top hundred centers, states, districts, population groups and bank groups. The primary data have been collected from the scheduled commercial banks through the BSR-7 return. The top hundred centres arranged according to size of deposits accounted fo
'Banking Statistics: Quarterly Handout – December 2001' provides data on aggregate deposits and gross bank credit of scheduled commercial banks as on last Friday of December 2001. The data have been classified according to top hundred centers, states, districts, population groups and bank groups. The primary data have been collected from the scheduled commercial banks through the BSR-7 return. The top hundred centres arranged according to size of deposits accounted fo
Mar 28, 2002
RBI Counters in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai to remain open on March 30 and March 31, 2002 for Tax Collection
The Reserve Bank of India counters in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai will be kept open for payment of taxes on Saturday, March 30, 2002 and Sunday, March 31, 2002 as per the normal banking hours available on any other weekday - that is, from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm for cash transactions and upto 4.15 pm for non-cash transactions. Tax payers are advised to take advantage of the arrangements made for their convenience. Alpana Killawala General ManagerPress Release No.2001-2002/1085
The Reserve Bank of India counters in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai will be kept open for payment of taxes on Saturday, March 30, 2002 and Sunday, March 31, 2002 as per the normal banking hours available on any other weekday - that is, from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm for cash transactions and upto 4.15 pm for non-cash transactions. Tax payers are advised to take advantage of the arrangements made for their convenience. Alpana Killawala General ManagerPress Release No.2001-2002/1085
Mar 27, 2002
RBI Counters to remain open on March 30 and March 31, 2002 for Tax Collection
Keeping in view the holidays coinciding with the closure of Government accounts for the current financial year (2001-2002) arrangements have been made to receive Government taxes at Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai.Accordingly, the Reserve Bank counters will be kept open for payment of taxes on Saturday, March 30, 2002 and Sunday, March 31, 2002 as per the normal banking hours available on any other weekday - that is, from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm for cash transactions and up
Keeping in view the holidays coinciding with the closure of Government accounts for the current financial year (2001-2002) arrangements have been made to receive Government taxes at Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai.Accordingly, the Reserve Bank counters will be kept open for payment of taxes on Saturday, March 30, 2002 and Sunday, March 31, 2002 as per the normal banking hours available on any other weekday - that is, from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm for cash transactions and up
Feb 06, 2002
RBI Working Group Report on Consolidated Accounting released on Site for Comments
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the report of the Working Group on Consolidated Accounting and Other Quantitative Methods to facilitate Consolidated Supervision. The Working Group was headed by Shri Vipin Malik, Director, Bharatiya Note Mudran Limited, Former Director, Central Board of RBI and a Chartered Accountant. It has requested interested parties to offer their suggestions to the Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Banking Op
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the report of the Working Group on Consolidated Accounting and Other Quantitative Methods to facilitate Consolidated Supervision. The Working Group was headed by Shri Vipin Malik, Director, Bharatiya Note Mudran Limited, Former Director, Central Board of RBI and a Chartered Accountant. It has requested interested parties to offer their suggestions to the Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Banking Op
Jan 24, 2002
Benares State Bank Ltd. under moratorium
On the recommendations of the Reserve Bank of India, Government of India has passed on January 22, 2002, an order of moratorium of the Benares State Bank Ltd. under Section 45(2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, which will remain in force up to and inclusive of April 21, 2002. During the period of moratorium, the bank is permitted to make only those payments as have been specified in the order of moratorium. The order of moratorium has been passed by the Governmen
On the recommendations of the Reserve Bank of India, Government of India has passed on January 22, 2002, an order of moratorium of the Benares State Bank Ltd. under Section 45(2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, which will remain in force up to and inclusive of April 21, 2002. During the period of moratorium, the bank is permitted to make only those payments as have been specified in the order of moratorium. The order of moratorium has been passed by the Governmen
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