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Apr 06, 2019
Announcement of Merger of Lakshmi Vilas Bank and Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has learnt through media reports that Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) and Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited (IBHFL) have made a merger announcement on April 5, 2019 with approval of their respective Boards. It has been reported in a section of the media that the presence of two nominee directors of the RBI on the Board of LVB implies RBI’s indirect approval of the proposal. It is clarified that the merger announcement does not have any approval o
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has learnt through media reports that Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) and Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited (IBHFL) have made a merger announcement on April 5, 2019 with approval of their respective Boards. It has been reported in a section of the media that the presence of two nominee directors of the RBI on the Board of LVB implies RBI’s indirect approval of the proposal. It is clarified that the merger announcement does not have any approval o
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Apr 04, 2019
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month March 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of March 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2018-2019/2368
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of March 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2018-2019/2368
Mar 30, 2019
Branches of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank to operate as branches of Bank of Baroda from April 1, 2019
The Amalgamation of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank with Bank of Baroda Scheme, 2019 dated January 2, 2019, issued by the Government of India was published under Extraordinary Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) in the Gazette of India sanctioning the Amalgamation of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank with Bank of Baroda in terms of section 9 of the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 (5 of 1970) and section 9 of the Banking Companies (Acquisition an
The Amalgamation of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank with Bank of Baroda Scheme, 2019 dated January 2, 2019, issued by the Government of India was published under Extraordinary Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) in the Gazette of India sanctioning the Amalgamation of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank with Bank of Baroda in terms of section 9 of the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 (5 of 1970) and section 9 of the Banking Companies (Acquisition an
Mar 28, 2019
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month February 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of February 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/2307
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of February 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/2307
Mar 28, 2019
Annual Closing of Government Accounts - Transactions of Central / State Governments - Special Measures for the Current Financial Year (2018-19)
With a view to providing greater convenience to tax payers, as in previous years, it has been decided that RBI Offices and all designated branches of agency banks conducting government banking business will keep their counters open up to 8.00 p.m. on March 30, 2019 and upto 6.00 p.m. on March 31, 2019; electronic transactions can be done till the stipulated time on both the days. In order to facilitate Government receipts and payments, necessary arrangements have also
With a view to providing greater convenience to tax payers, as in previous years, it has been decided that RBI Offices and all designated branches of agency banks conducting government banking business will keep their counters open up to 8.00 p.m. on March 30, 2019 and upto 6.00 p.m. on March 31, 2019; electronic transactions can be done till the stipulated time on both the days. In order to facilitate Government receipts and payments, necessary arrangements have also
Mar 27, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Punjab National Bank
Reference is invited to the Press Release No. 2018-2019/2144 dated March 08, 2019 regarding imposition of penalty on 36 banks for non-compliance with various directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on time-bound implementation and strengthening of SWIFT-related operational controls. In continuation thereto, RBI has imposed, by an order dated February 25, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million (Rupees Twenty Million) on Punjab National Bank (the bank) fo
Reference is invited to the Press Release No. 2018-2019/2144 dated March 08, 2019 regarding imposition of penalty on 36 banks for non-compliance with various directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on time-bound implementation and strengthening of SWIFT-related operational controls. In continuation thereto, RBI has imposed, by an order dated February 25, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million (Rupees Twenty Million) on Punjab National Bank (the bank) fo
Mar 27, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 15, 2019
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 16-Mar-18 01-MAR-2019 * 15-MAR-2019 * 16-Mar-18 01-MAR-2019 * 15-MAR-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1415.78 1620.46 1631.42 1464.87 1664.62 1676.15 ** b) Borrowings from banks 708.03 811.01 866.28 715.34 811.18 867.99 c) Other demand & time liabilities 126.15 100.71 92.46 127.64 101.57 93.55 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) D
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 16-Mar-18 01-MAR-2019 * 15-MAR-2019 * 16-Mar-18 01-MAR-2019 * 15-MAR-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1415.78 1620.46 1631.42 1464.87 1664.62 1676.15 ** b) Borrowings from banks 708.03 811.01 866.28 715.34 811.18 867.99 c) Other demand & time liabilities 126.15 100.71 92.46 127.64 101.57 93.55 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) D
Mar 16, 2019
Reserve Bank of India Clarifies
There have been some media reports about the stance of the Reserve Bank of India with regard to the Revised Framework on Resolution of Stressed Assets issued on February 12, 2018. As the matter is sub judice and the Hon’ble Supreme Court has reserved its orders on the matter, the Reserve Bank will not comment on the specific details. However, it is reiterated that the Reserve Bank maintains its stand on all aspects of the Framework as has been consistently articulated
There have been some media reports about the stance of the Reserve Bank of India with regard to the Revised Framework on Resolution of Stressed Assets issued on February 12, 2018. As the matter is sub judice and the Hon’ble Supreme Court has reserved its orders on the matter, the Reserve Bank will not comment on the specific details. However, it is reiterated that the Reserve Bank maintains its stand on all aspects of the Framework as has been consistently articulated
Mar 14, 2019
RBI releases 2018 list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)
SBI, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank continue to be identified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), under the same bucketing structure as last year. The additional Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirement for D-SIBs has already been phased-in from April 1, 2016 and will become fully effective from April 1, 2019. The additional CET1 requirement will be in addition to the capital conservation buffer. The updated list of D-SIBs is as follows- Bucket Banks Addition
SBI, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank continue to be identified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), under the same bucketing structure as last year. The additional Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirement for D-SIBs has already been phased-in from April 1, 2016 and will become fully effective from April 1, 2019. The additional CET1 requirement will be in addition to the capital conservation buffer. The updated list of D-SIBs is as follows- Bucket Banks Addition
Mar 14, 2019
Re-categorization of IDBI Bank Ltd. as a Private Sector Bank
IDBI Bank Limited has been categorized as a ‘Private Sector Bank’ for regulatory purposes by Reserve Bank of India with effect from January 21, 2019 consequent upon Life Insurance Corporation of India acquiring 51% of the total paid-up equity share capital of the bank. Jose J. Kattoor Chief General Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/2194
IDBI Bank Limited has been categorized as a ‘Private Sector Bank’ for regulatory purposes by Reserve Bank of India with effect from January 21, 2019 consequent upon Life Insurance Corporation of India acquiring 51% of the total paid-up equity share capital of the bank. Jose J. Kattoor Chief General Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/2194
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