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Mar 22, 2021
RBI announces Standing External Advisory Committee for evaluating Applications for Universal Banks and Small Finance Banks
The Reserve Bank of India today announced the names of the members of the Standing External Advisory Committee (SEAC) for evaluating applications for Universal Banks as well as Small Finance Banks. The composition of SEAC is: 1. Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India Chairperson 2. Ms. Revathy Iyer, Director, Central Board, Reserve Bank of India Member 3. Shri B. Mahapatra, former Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India and presently C
The Reserve Bank of India today announced the names of the members of the Standing External Advisory Committee (SEAC) for evaluating applications for Universal Banks as well as Small Finance Banks. The composition of SEAC is: 1. Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India Chairperson 2. Ms. Revathy Iyer, Director, Central Board, Reserve Bank of India Member 3. Shri B. Mahapatra, former Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India and presently C
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Mar 16, 2021
RBI imposes monetary penalty on State Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 15, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2 Crore (Rupees Two Crore only) on State Bank of India (the bank) for contravention of provisions of section 10 (1) (b) (ii) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act) and specific directions of RBI issued to the bank on payment of remuneration to employees in the form of commission. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provis
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 15, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2 Crore (Rupees Two Crore only) on State Bank of India (the bank) for contravention of provisions of section 10 (1) (b) (ii) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act) and specific directions of RBI issued to the bank on payment of remuneration to employees in the form of commission. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provis
Mar 13, 2021
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 26, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 28-Feb-20 12-FEB-2021 * 26-FEB-2021 * 28-Feb-20 12-FEB-2021 * 26-FEB-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 228062.88 192371.55 192920.43 233085.08 197082.57 197522.75 ** b) Borrowings from banks 77231.63 41391.04 39016.06 77272.93 41403.29 39192.08 c) Other demand & time liabilities 13165.84 17122.52 17672.7 13317.56 17358.3
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 28-Feb-20 12-FEB-2021 * 26-FEB-2021 * 28-Feb-20 12-FEB-2021 * 26-FEB-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 228062.88 192371.55 192920.43 233085.08 197082.57 197522.75 ** b) Borrowings from banks 77231.63 41391.04 39016.06 77272.93 41403.29 39192.08 c) Other demand & time liabilities 13165.84 17122.52 17672.7 13317.56 17358.3
Mar 10, 2021
Prompt Corrective Action Framework - IDBI Bank Limited
The performance of IDBI Bank Limited, currently under the Prompt Corrective Action Framework (PCAF) of RBI, was reviewed by the Board for Financial Supervision (BFS) in its meeting held on February 18, 2021. It was noted that as per published results for the quarter ending December 31, 2020 the bank is not in breach of the PCA parameters on regulatory capital, Net NPA and Leverage ratio. The bank has provided a written commitment that it would comply with the norms of
The performance of IDBI Bank Limited, currently under the Prompt Corrective Action Framework (PCAF) of RBI, was reviewed by the Board for Financial Supervision (BFS) in its meeting held on February 18, 2021. It was noted that as per published results for the quarter ending December 31, 2020 the bank is not in breach of the PCA parameters on regulatory capital, Net NPA and Leverage ratio. The bank has provided a written commitment that it would comply with the norms of
Mar 01, 2021
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 12, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 14-Feb-20 29-JAN-2021 * 12-FEB-2021 * 14-Feb-20 29-JAN-2021 * 12-FEB-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 201417.25 197956.79 192457.54 206366.78 202624.98 197168.56 ** b) Borrowings from banks 72952.52 41913.18 41458.44 73033.53 41913.49 41470.69 c) Other demand & time liabilities 12559.98 16316.35 17100.19 12712.87 16532.7
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 14-Feb-20 29-JAN-2021 * 12-FEB-2021 * 14-Feb-20 29-JAN-2021 * 12-FEB-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 201417.25 197956.79 192457.54 206366.78 202624.98 197168.56 ** b) Borrowings from banks 72952.52 41913.18 41458.44 73033.53 41913.49 41470.69 c) Other demand & time liabilities 12559.98 16316.35 17100.19 12712.87 16532.7
Mar 01, 2021
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) High risk and other monitored jurisdictions
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), vide public document ‘High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action’ dated February 25, 2021, has called on its members and other jurisdictions to refer to the statement on these jurisdictions adopted in February 2020. FATF had earlier identified the following jurisdictions as having strategic deficiencies which have developed an action plan with the FATF to deal with them. These jurisdictions are: Albania, The Bahamas, B
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), vide public document ‘High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action’ dated February 25, 2021, has called on its members and other jurisdictions to refer to the statement on these jurisdictions adopted in February 2020. FATF had earlier identified the following jurisdictions as having strategic deficiencies which have developed an action plan with the FATF to deal with them. These jurisdictions are: Albania, The Bahamas, B
Feb 26, 2021
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Bank of Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated February 25, 2021, a monetary penalty of ₹2 crore on Bank of Maharashtra (the bank) for contravention of / non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions contained in Reserve Bank of India (Frauds classification and reporting by commercial banks and select FIs) directions 2016 and the circulars on Concurrent Audit System in Commercial Banks - Revision of RBI's Guidelines, Disclosure of customer c
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated February 25, 2021, a monetary penalty of ₹2 crore on Bank of Maharashtra (the bank) for contravention of / non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions contained in Reserve Bank of India (Frauds classification and reporting by commercial banks and select FIs) directions 2016 and the circulars on Concurrent Audit System in Commercial Banks - Revision of RBI's Guidelines, Disclosure of customer c
Feb 26, 2021
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month February 2021
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of February 2021. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release : 2020-2021/1165
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of February 2021. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release : 2020-2021/1165
Feb 18, 2021
Master Direction on Digital Payment Security Controls
As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued on December 4, 2020. Reserve Bank of India today placed on its website the “Master Direction on Digital Payment Security Controls”. The Master Direction provides necessary guidelines for the Regulated Entities (Scheduled Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks and Credit Card issuing NBFCs) to set up a robust governance structure and implement common minimum standards of securit
As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies issued on December 4, 2020. Reserve Bank of India today placed on its website the “Master Direction on Digital Payment Security Controls”. The Master Direction provides necessary guidelines for the Regulated Entities (Scheduled Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks and Credit Card issuing NBFCs) to set up a robust governance structure and implement common minimum standards of securit
Feb 15, 2021
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 29, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 31-Jan-20 15-JAN-2021 * 29-JAN-2021 * 31-Jan-20 15-JAN-2021 * 29-JAN-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 194935.04 199537.87 197956.83 199889.16 204304.63 202625.02 ** b) Borrowings from banks 66868.21 45051.29 41913.18 66900.3 45051.29 41913.49 c) Other demand & time liabilities 12967.54 17027.74 16318.86 13171.63 17383.51
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 31-Jan-20 15-JAN-2021 * 29-JAN-2021 * 31-Jan-20 15-JAN-2021 * 29-JAN-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 194935.04 199537.87 197956.83 199889.16 204304.63 202625.02 ** b) Borrowings from banks 66868.21 45051.29 41913.18 66900.3 45051.29 41913.49 c) Other demand & time liabilities 12967.54 17027.74 16318.86 13171.63 17383.51
Feb 08, 2021
RBI releases Annual Report of Ombudsman Schemes, 2019-20
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today released the Annual Report of the “Ombudsman Schemes of the Reserve Bank for the year 2019-20”. The Banking Ombudsman Scheme (BOS) was first notified by the Reserve Bank in 1995 under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. It is administered by the Reserve Bank through 22 Offices of Banking Ombudsman (OBOs) covering all states and union territories. The Annual Report covers the activities under the Banking Ombudsman Sch
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today released the Annual Report of the “Ombudsman Schemes of the Reserve Bank for the year 2019-20”. The Banking Ombudsman Scheme (BOS) was first notified by the Reserve Bank in 1995 under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. It is administered by the Reserve Bank through 22 Offices of Banking Ombudsman (OBOs) covering all states and union territories. The Annual Report covers the activities under the Banking Ombudsman Sch
Feb 01, 2021
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 15, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 17-Jan-20 01-JAN-2021 * 15-JAN-2021 * 17-Jan-20 01-JAN-2021 * 15-JAN-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 194116.9 206898.59 199541.03 199019.12 211649.97 204307.79 ** b) Borrowings from banks 58842.94 42616.99 45051.23 58864.94 42672.45 45051.23 c) Other demand & time liabilities 11921.1 15927.99 17027.88 12057.9 16261.16 1
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 17-Jan-20 01-JAN-2021 * 15-JAN-2021 * 17-Jan-20 01-JAN-2021 * 15-JAN-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 194116.9 206898.59 199541.03 199019.12 211649.97 204307.79 ** b) Borrowings from banks 58842.94 42616.99 45051.23 58864.94 42672.45 45051.23 c) Other demand & time liabilities 11921.1 15927.99 17027.88 12057.9 16261.16 1
Jan 29, 2021
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month January 2021
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of January 2021. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2020-2021/1012
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of January 2021. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2020-2021/1012
Jan 27, 2021
RBI releases framework for strengthening the grievance redress mechanism in banks
RBI had announced in the ‘Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies’ issued as part of the Monetary Policy statement dated December 4, 2020 that with a view to strengthen and improve the efficacy of the grievance redress mechanism of banks, a comprehensive framework will be put in place during January 2021. Accordingly, a framework comprising of i) enhanced disclosures on complaints to be made by the banks; ii) recovery of the cost of redress of maintainable
RBI had announced in the ‘Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies’ issued as part of the Monetary Policy statement dated December 4, 2020 that with a view to strengthen and improve the efficacy of the grievance redress mechanism of banks, a comprehensive framework will be put in place during January 2021. Accordingly, a framework comprising of i) enhanced disclosures on complaints to be made by the banks; ii) recovery of the cost of redress of maintainable
Jan 21, 2021
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Standard Chartered Bank - India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated January 21, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2 Crore (Rupees Two Crore only) on Standard Chartered Bank–India (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI contained in the “Reserve Bank of India (Frauds - Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs) Directions 2016”. The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated January 21, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2 Crore (Rupees Two Crore only) on Standard Chartered Bank–India (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI contained in the “Reserve Bank of India (Frauds - Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs) Directions 2016”. The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A
Jan 19, 2021
RBI releases 2020 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 2018 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 2018 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
Jan 14, 2021
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 01, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 03-Jan-20 18-DEC-2020 * 01-JAN-2021 * 03-Jan-20 18-DEC-2020 * 01-JAN-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 196067.68 207328.84 205021.09 200881.77 212131.97 209772.47 ** b) Borrowings from banks 54290.8 45708.67 42703.81 54316.62 45711.93 42759.27 c) Other demand & time liabilities 11817.64 16724.39 16213.25 11944.74 16936.42
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 03-Jan-20 18-DEC-2020 * 01-JAN-2021 * 03-Jan-20 18-DEC-2020 * 01-JAN-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 196067.68 207328.84 205021.09 200881.77 212131.97 209772.47 ** b) Borrowings from banks 54290.8 45708.67 42703.81 54316.62 45711.93 42759.27 c) Other demand & time liabilities 11817.64 16724.39 16213.25 11944.74 16936.42
Jan 12, 2021
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Deutsche Bank AG
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated January 12, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2 crore (Rupees Two Crore only) on Deutsche Bank AG (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI contained in the “Reserve Bank of India (Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2016”. The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) of the B
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated January 12, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2 crore (Rupees Two Crore only) on Deutsche Bank AG (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI contained in the “Reserve Bank of India (Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2016”. The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) of the B
Jan 06, 2021
College of Supervisors (CoS)
As part of the measures to further strengthen Supervision over regulated entities, Reserve Bank had set up a College of Supervisors (CoS) to augment and reinforce supervisory skills among its regulatory and supervisory staff both at entry level and on a continuous basis. This was done to facilitate the development of unified and focused supervision by providing training and other developmental inputs to the concerned staff. While the CoS was functioning in a limited w
As part of the measures to further strengthen Supervision over regulated entities, Reserve Bank had set up a College of Supervisors (CoS) to augment and reinforce supervisory skills among its regulatory and supervisory staff both at entry level and on a continuous basis. This was done to facilitate the development of unified and focused supervision by providing training and other developmental inputs to the concerned staff. While the CoS was functioning in a limited w
Dec 31, 2020
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month December 2020
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of December 2020. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2020-2021/864
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of December 2020. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2020-2021/864
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