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Jan 31, 2022
Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks for the month of January 2022
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Bank based on data received during the month of January 2022. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1641
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Bank based on data received during the month of January 2022. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1641
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Jan 28, 2022
Consumer Awareness - Cyber Threats and Frauds
It has come to the notice of Reserve Bank of India that unscrupulous elements are defrauding and misleading members of public by using innovative modus operandi including social media techniques, mobile phone calls, etc. In view of this, the Reserve Bank cautions members of public to be aware of fraudulent messages, spurious calls, unknown links, false notifications, unauthorized QR Codes, etc. promising help in securing concessions / expediting response from banks an
It has come to the notice of Reserve Bank of India that unscrupulous elements are defrauding and misleading members of public by using innovative modus operandi including social media techniques, mobile phone calls, etc. In view of this, the Reserve Bank cautions members of public to be aware of fraudulent messages, spurious calls, unknown links, false notifications, unauthorized QR Codes, etc. promising help in securing concessions / expediting response from banks an
Jan 28, 2022
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 14, 2022
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 15-JAN-2021 31-DEC-2021* 14-JAN-2022* 15-JAN-2021 31-DEC-2021* 14-JAN-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 199537.86 186315.54 183822.03 204302.8 190557.45 188052.00** b) Borrowings from banks 45051.3 37883.08 43560.78 45051.3 37900.08 43721.08 c) Other demand & time liabilities 17027.77 25872.87 23073.69 17383.54 26204.21 23
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 15-JAN-2021 31-DEC-2021* 14-JAN-2022* 15-JAN-2021 31-DEC-2021* 14-JAN-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 199537.86 186315.54 183822.03 204302.8 190557.45 188052.00** b) Borrowings from banks 45051.3 37883.08 43560.78 45051.3 37900.08 43721.08 c) Other demand & time liabilities 17027.77 25872.87 23073.69 17383.54 26204.21 23
Jan 25, 2022
The Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Ltd. branches to operate as Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd. branches from January 25, 2022
The Government of India has today sanctioned and notified the Scheme for the amalgamation of the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Ltd. (PMC Bank) with Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd. (USFBL). The amalgamation will come into force with effect from the date of the notification of the scheme i.e. January 25, 2022. All the branches of the PMC Bank will function as branches of Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd. with effect from this date. USFBL is making necessary arrange
The Government of India has today sanctioned and notified the Scheme for the amalgamation of the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Ltd. (PMC Bank) with Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd. (USFBL). The amalgamation will come into force with effect from the date of the notification of the scheme i.e. January 25, 2022. All the branches of the PMC Bank will function as branches of Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd. with effect from this date. USFBL is making necessary arrange
Jan 20, 2022
RBI issues regulations under the amended Factoring Regulation Act, 2011
Government of India has recently amended the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 (“the Act”) which widens the scope of companies that can undertake factoring business. The Act permits Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) to file the particulars of assignment of receivables transactions with the Central Registry on behalf of the Factors for operational efficiency. Further, the Act empowers the Reserve Bank of India to make regulations prescribing the manner of grant
Government of India has recently amended the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 (“the Act”) which widens the scope of companies that can undertake factoring business. The Act permits Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) to file the particulars of assignment of receivables transactions with the Central Registry on behalf of the Factors for operational efficiency. Further, the Act empowers the Reserve Bank of India to make regulations prescribing the manner of grant
Jan 14, 2022
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, December 31, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 01-Jan-21 17-DEC-2021 * 31-DEC-2021 * 01-Jan-21 17-DEC-2021 * 31-DEC-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 207017.6 197035.32 186645.55 211773.03 201237.98 190887.46 ** b) Borrowings from banks 42616.98 35175.49 37794.37 42672.53 35181.49 37811.37 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16229.1 23654.42 25866.97 16562.27 23991.86
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 01-Jan-21 17-DEC-2021 * 31-DEC-2021 * 01-Jan-21 17-DEC-2021 * 31-DEC-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 207017.6 197035.32 186645.55 211773.03 201237.98 190887.46 ** b) Borrowings from banks 42616.98 35175.49 37794.37 42672.53 35181.49 37811.37 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16229.1 23654.42 25866.97 16562.27 23991.86
Jan 12, 2022
RBI releases Annual Report of Ombudsman Schemes, 2020-21
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the year 2020-21 today, which has been prepared for the nine-month period, i.e., July 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, in alignment with the change in the Financial Year of RBI from ‘July – June’ to ‘April – March' with effect from July 1, 2020. The Annual Report covers the activities under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 (BOS), the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the year 2020-21 today, which has been prepared for the nine-month period, i.e., July 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, in alignment with the change in the Financial Year of RBI from ‘July – June’ to ‘April – March' with effect from July 1, 2020. The Annual Report covers the activities under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 (BOS), the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies
Jan 04, 2022
RBI releases 2021 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 in the 2020 list of D-SIBs. The additional Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirement for D-SIBs was phased-in from April 1, 2016 and became fully effective from April 1, 2019. The additional CET1 requirement will be in addition to the capital conservation buffer. The list of D-SIBs is as follows: Bucket Banks Additional Common
SBI, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank continue to be identified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), under the same bucketing structure as in the 2020 list of D-SIBs. The additional Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirement for D-SIBs was phased-in from April 1, 2016 and became fully effective from April 1, 2019. The additional CET1 requirement will be in addition to the capital conservation buffer. The list of D-SIBs is as follows: Bucket Banks Additional Common
Dec 31, 2021
RBI releases Name of Applicant under the Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Small Finance Banks in the Private Sector
In continuation to the press release dated August 30, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India has received an application under the Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Small Finance Banks dated December 5, 2019 from West End Housing Finance Limited. (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2021-2022/1467
In continuation to the press release dated August 30, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India has received an application under the Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Small Finance Banks dated December 5, 2019 from West End Housing Finance Limited. (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2021-2022/1467
Dec 31, 2021
Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks for the month of December 2021
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Bank based on data received during the month of December 2021. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1454
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Bank based on data received during the month of December 2021. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1454
Dec 30, 2021
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, December 17, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 18-DEC-2020 03-DEC-2021 * 17-DEC-2021 * 18-DEC-2020 03-DEC-2021 * 17-DEC-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 207328.85 179654.52 197015.75 212099.58 183877.64 201218.41 ** b) Borrowings from banks 45708.67 47091.06 35175.49 45711.93 47098.06 35181.49 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16724.44 22146.33 23654.43 16936.48 224
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 18-DEC-2020 03-DEC-2021 * 17-DEC-2021 * 18-DEC-2020 03-DEC-2021 * 17-DEC-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 207328.85 179654.52 197015.75 212099.58 183877.64 201218.41 ** b) Borrowings from banks 45708.67 47091.06 35175.49 45711.93 47098.06 35181.49 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16724.44 22146.33 23654.43 16936.48 224
Dec 27, 2021
Statement on the RBL Bank Limited
There has been speculation relating to the RBL Bank Ltd. in certain quarters which appears to be arising from recent events surrounding the bank. The Reserve Bank would like to state that the bank is well capitalised and the financial position of the bank remains satisfactory. As per half yearly audited results as on September 30, 2021, the bank has maintained a comfortable Capital Adequacy Ratio of 16.33 per cent and Provision Coverage Ratio of 76.6 per cent. The Liq
There has been speculation relating to the RBL Bank Ltd. in certain quarters which appears to be arising from recent events surrounding the bank. The Reserve Bank would like to state that the bank is well capitalised and the financial position of the bank remains satisfactory. As per half yearly audited results as on September 30, 2021, the bank has maintained a comfortable Capital Adequacy Ratio of 16.33 per cent and Provision Coverage Ratio of 76.6 per cent. The Liq
Dec 17, 2021
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, December 03, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 04-Dec-20 19-NOV-2021 * 03-DEC-2021 * 04-Dec-20 19-NOV-2021 * 03-DEC-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 206106.74 183142.15 179654.31 210921.96 187335.2 183877.43 ** b) Borrowings from banks 43869.34 38225.3 47093.98 43879.72 38228.62 47100.98 c) Other demand & time liabilities 17242.66 21222.33 22178.74 17456.03 21567.44
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 04-Dec-20 19-NOV-2021 * 03-DEC-2021 * 04-Dec-20 19-NOV-2021 * 03-DEC-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 206106.74 183142.15 179654.31 210921.96 187335.2 183877.43 ** b) Borrowings from banks 43869.34 38225.3 47093.98 43879.72 38228.62 47100.98 c) Other demand & time liabilities 17242.66 21222.33 22178.74 17456.03 21567.44
Dec 15, 2021
RBI releases ‘Draft Master Direction on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational Risk’
As part of convergence of the Reserve Bank’s regulations for banks with Basel III standards, the Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website ‘Draft Master Direction on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational Risk’ for comments of stakeholders and members of the public. These directions shall be applicable to all Commercial Banks (excluding Local Area Banks, Payments Banks, Regional Rural Banks, and Small Finance Banks). The comments on the draft Master
As part of convergence of the Reserve Bank’s regulations for banks with Basel III standards, the Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website ‘Draft Master Direction on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational Risk’ for comments of stakeholders and members of the public. These directions shall be applicable to all Commercial Banks (excluding Local Area Banks, Payments Banks, Regional Rural Banks, and Small Finance Banks). The comments on the draft Master
Dec 02, 2021
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, November 19, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 20-NOV-2020 05-NOV-2021 * 19-NOV-2021 * 20-NOV-2020 05-NOV-2021 * 19-NOV-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 201373.99 205959.09 183142.15 206260.16 210181.03 187335.20 ** b) Borrowings from banks 40318.07 53796.57 38185.4 40331.35 53801.57 38188.72 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16484.33 20995.72 21222.31 16703.22 2131
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 20-NOV-2020 05-NOV-2021 * 19-NOV-2021 * 20-NOV-2020 05-NOV-2021 * 19-NOV-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 201373.99 205959.09 183142.15 206260.16 210181.03 187335.20 ** b) Borrowings from banks 40318.07 53796.57 38185.4 40331.35 53801.57 38188.72 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16484.33 20995.72 21222.31 16703.22 2131
Nov 30, 2021
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maratha Sahakari Bank ltd, Mumbai- Extension of Period
The Reserve Bank of India, vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-4/12.22.141/2016-17 dated August 31, 2016, had placed Maratha Sahakari Bank ltd, Mumbai under Directions from the close of business on August 31, 2016. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to November 30, 2021. 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
The Reserve Bank of India, vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-4/12.22.141/2016-17 dated August 31, 2016, had placed Maratha Sahakari Bank ltd, Mumbai under Directions from the close of business on August 31, 2016. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to November 30, 2021. 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
Nov 30, 2021
Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks for the month of November 2021
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Bank based on data received during the month of November 2021. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1280
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Bank based on data received during the month of November 2021. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1280
Nov 26, 2021
Recommendations of the Internal Working Group to Review Extant Ownership Guidelines and Corporate Structure for Indian Private Sector Banks
An Internal Working Group (IWG) was constituted by Reserve Bank on June 12, 2020 to review the extant guidelines on ownership and corporate structure for Indian private sector banks. The report submitted by the IWG was placed on the RBI website on November 20, 2020 inviting comments of stakeholders and members of the public by January 15, 2021. The IWG had made a total of 33 recommendations. After examining the comments and suggestions received from the stakeholders a
An Internal Working Group (IWG) was constituted by Reserve Bank on June 12, 2020 to review the extant guidelines on ownership and corporate structure for Indian private sector banks. The report submitted by the IWG was placed on the RBI website on November 20, 2020 inviting comments of stakeholders and members of the public by January 15, 2021. The IWG had made a total of 33 recommendations. After examining the comments and suggestions received from the stakeholders a
Nov 18, 2021
RBI releases the Report of the Working Group on digital lending including lending through online platforms and mobile apps
The Reserve Bank of India had constituted a Working Group (WG) on digital lending including lending through online platforms and mobile apps on January 13, 2021, with Shri Jayant Kumar Dash, Executive Director, RBI as the Chairman. The WG was set up in the backdrop of business conduct and customer protection concerns arising out of the spurt in digital lending activities. The WG has since submitted its report. The thrust of the report has been on enhancing customer pr
The Reserve Bank of India had constituted a Working Group (WG) on digital lending including lending through online platforms and mobile apps on January 13, 2021, with Shri Jayant Kumar Dash, Executive Director, RBI as the Chairman. The WG was set up in the backdrop of business conduct and customer protection concerns arising out of the spurt in digital lending activities. The WG has since submitted its report. The thrust of the report has been on enhancing customer pr
Nov 17, 2021
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, November 05, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 06-NOV-2020 22-OCT-2021 * 05-NOV-2021 * 06-NOV-2020 22-OCT-2021 * 05-NOV-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 203185.48 169593.04 205956.6 208097.89 173775.68 210178.54 ** b) Borrowings from banks 54589.72 60659.55 54007.05 54594.22 60659.71 54012.05 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16483.17 19964.35 20152.38 16686.81 2028
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 06-NOV-2020 22-OCT-2021 * 05-NOV-2021 * 06-NOV-2020 22-OCT-2021 * 05-NOV-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 203185.48 169593.04 205956.6 208097.89 173775.68 210178.54 ** b) Borrowings from banks 54589.72 60659.55 54007.05 54594.22 60659.71 54012.05 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16483.17 19964.35 20152.38 16686.81 2028
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