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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
Dec 31, 2020
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, December 18, 2020
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 20-Dec-19 04-DEC-2020 * 18-DEC-2020 * 20-Dec-19 04-DEC-2020 * 18-DEC-2020 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 185362.69 206106.74 207295.68 189971.52 210921.96 212098.81 ** b) Borrowings from banks 66123.14 43869.33 44608.96 66148.39 43879.71 44612.22 c) Other demand & time liabilities 12131.38 17242.67 17810.98 12271.77 17456.0
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 20-Dec-19 04-DEC-2020 * 18-DEC-2020 * 20-Dec-19 04-DEC-2020 * 18-DEC-2020 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 185362.69 206106.74 207295.68 189971.52 210921.96 212098.81 ** b) Borrowings from banks 66123.14 43869.33 44608.96 66148.39 43879.71 44612.22 c) Other demand & time liabilities 12131.38 17242.67 17810.98 12271.77 17456.0
Dec 29, 2020
RBI releases “Statistical Tables Relating to Banks in India: 2019-20”
Today, the Reserve Bank released its web publication entitled ‘Statistical Tables Relating to Banks in India: 2019-20’ covering the activities of scheduled commercial banks and rural co-operative banks. For scheduled commercial banks, entity-wise information on major items of liabilities and assets; income and expenses; selected financial ratios; number of employees and details of priority sector advances (for Public sector banks) are provided. In addition, capital ad
Today, the Reserve Bank released its web publication entitled ‘Statistical Tables Relating to Banks in India: 2019-20’ covering the activities of scheduled commercial banks and rural co-operative banks. For scheduled commercial banks, entity-wise information on major items of liabilities and assets; income and expenses; selected financial ratios; number of employees and details of priority sector advances (for Public sector banks) are provided. In addition, capital ad
Dec 23, 2020
RBI Governor meets MD & CEOs of Public and Private Sector Banks over Video Conference
The Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held meetings with the MD/CEOs of Public Sector Banks and select Private Sector Banks on December 22 and 23, 2020 respectively through video conference. The meetings were attended by Deputy Governors, RBI. In his opening remarks, the Governor touched upon the current economic situation and emphasized the importance of the banking sector in supporting the ongoing revival in economic activities. With specific reference to the fi
The Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held meetings with the MD/CEOs of Public Sector Banks and select Private Sector Banks on December 22 and 23, 2020 respectively through video conference. The meetings were attended by Deputy Governors, RBI. In his opening remarks, the Governor touched upon the current economic situation and emphasized the importance of the banking sector in supporting the ongoing revival in economic activities. With specific reference to the fi
Dec 18, 2020
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, December 04, 2020
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 06-Dec-19 20-NOV-2020 * 04-DEC-2020 * 06-Dec-19 20-NOV-2020 * 04-DEC-2020 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 185658.17 201373.99 205751.99 190330.58 206270.49 210567.21 ** b) Borrowings from banks 58782.72 40318.07 43869.33 58811.76 40331.35 43879.71 c) Other demand & time liabilities 11860.18 16484.37 17242.59 11987.1 16703.26
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 06-Dec-19 20-NOV-2020 * 04-DEC-2020 * 06-Dec-19 20-NOV-2020 * 04-DEC-2020 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 185658.17 201373.99 205751.99 190330.58 206270.49 210567.21 ** b) Borrowings from banks 58782.72 40318.07 43869.33 58811.76 40331.35 43879.71 c) Other demand & time liabilities 11860.18 16484.37 17242.59 11987.1 16703.26
Dec 04, 2020
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, November 20, 2020
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 22-Nov-19 06-NOV-2020 * 20-NOV-2020 * 22-Nov-19 06-NOV-2020 * 20-NOV-2020 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 179758.93 203185.49 201111.4 184451.22 208097.9 206007.90 ** b) Borrowings from banks 61377.37 54589.69 40318.07 61404.87 54594.19 40331.35 c) Other demand & time liabilities 12130.97 16483.17 16473.5 12294.15 16686.81 1
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 22-Nov-19 06-NOV-2020 * 20-NOV-2020 * 22-Nov-19 06-NOV-2020 * 20-NOV-2020 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 179758.93 203185.49 201111.4 184451.22 208097.9 206007.90 ** b) Borrowings from banks 61377.37 54589.69 40318.07 61404.87 54594.19 40331.35 c) Other demand & time liabilities 12130.97 16483.17 16473.5 12294.15 16686.81 1
Nov 27, 2020
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month November 2020
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of November 2020. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2020-2021/700
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of November 2020. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2020-2021/700
Nov 25, 2020
The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. branches to operate as DBS Bank India Ltd. branches from November 27, 2020
The Government of India has today sanctioned the Scheme for the amalgamation of the Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. with DBS Bank India Ltd. The amalgamation will come into force on the Appointed date i.e. November 27, 2020. All the branches of the Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. will function as branches of DBS Bank India Ltd. with effect from this date. Customers, including depositors of the Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. will be able to operate their accounts as customers of DBS Bank Ind
The Government of India has today sanctioned the Scheme for the amalgamation of the Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. with DBS Bank India Ltd. The amalgamation will come into force on the Appointed date i.e. November 27, 2020. All the branches of the Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. will function as branches of DBS Bank India Ltd. with effect from this date. Customers, including depositors of the Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. will be able to operate their accounts as customers of DBS Bank Ind
Nov 20, 2020
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on (1) Sodexo SVC India Private Limited, (2) Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance Limited, (3) QwikCilver Solutions Private Limited, (4) Phonepe Private Limited, (5) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited and (6) Punjab National Bank
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following entities for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the Entity Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) Non-bank Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers 1. Sodexo SVC India Private Limited 03-08-2020 200.00 2. Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance Ltd. 12-08-2020 34.55 3. QwikCilver Sol
In exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following entities for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. Sr. No. Name of the Entity Speaking Order dated Amount of Penalty (₹ lakh) Non-bank Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers 1. Sodexo SVC India Private Limited 03-08-2020 200.00 2. Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance Ltd. 12-08-2020 34.55 3. QwikCilver Sol
Nov 20, 2020
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, November 06, 2020
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 8-Nov-19 23-OCT-2020* 06-NOV-2020* 8-Nov-19 23-OCT-2020* 06-NOV-2020* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 180079.97 205540.92 203006.3 184777.17 210431.9 207918.71** b) Borrowings from banks 55164.7 51306.45 54606.41 55189.94 51325.33 54610.91 c) Other demand & time liabilities 11311.59 15831.5 16480.81 11434.46 16025.01 16684.45
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 8-Nov-19 23-OCT-2020* 06-NOV-2020* 8-Nov-19 23-OCT-2020* 06-NOV-2020* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 180079.97 205540.92 203006.3 184777.17 210431.9 207918.71** b) Borrowings from banks 55164.7 51306.45 54606.41 55189.94 51325.33 54610.91 c) Other demand & time liabilities 11311.59 15831.5 16480.81 11434.46 16025.01 16684.45
Nov 20, 2020
RBI releases the Report of the Internal Working Group to Review Extant Ownership Guidelines and Corporate Structure for Indian Private Sector Banks
The Reserve Bank of India had constituted an Internal Working Group (IWG) on June 12, 2020 to review extant ownership guidelines and corporate structure for Indian private sector banks. The Terms of Reference of the IWG inter alia included review of the eligibility criteria for individuals/ entities to apply for banking license; examination of preferred corporate structure for banks and harmonisation of norms in this regard; and, review of norms for long-term sharehol
The Reserve Bank of India had constituted an Internal Working Group (IWG) on June 12, 2020 to review extant ownership guidelines and corporate structure for Indian private sector banks. The Terms of Reference of the IWG inter alia included review of the eligibility criteria for individuals/ entities to apply for banking license; examination of preferred corporate structure for banks and harmonisation of norms in this regard; and, review of norms for long-term sharehol
Nov 17, 2020
The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd.: RBI announces Draft Scheme of Amalgamation
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed in public domain a draft scheme of amalgamation of The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. (LVB) with DBS Bank India Ltd. (DBIL), a banking company incorporated in India under Companies Act, 2013, and having its Registered Office at New Delhi. DBIL is a wholly owned subsidiary of DBS Bank Ltd, Singapore (“DBS”), which in turn is a subsidiary of Asia’s leading financial services group, DBS Group Holdings Limited and has the advantage of a
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed in public domain a draft scheme of amalgamation of The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. (LVB) with DBS Bank India Ltd. (DBIL), a banking company incorporated in India under Companies Act, 2013, and having its Registered Office at New Delhi. DBIL is a wholly owned subsidiary of DBS Bank Ltd, Singapore (“DBS”), which in turn is a subsidiary of Asia’s leading financial services group, DBS Group Holdings Limited and has the advantage of a
Nov 17, 2020
Supersession of the Board of Directors - Appointment of Administrator - The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd
In exercise of the powers conferred under Sub-section (1) of Section 36 A C A of the Banking Regulation Act 1949, the Reserve Bank has, in consultation with Central Government, superseded the Board of Directors of The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. for a period of 30 days owing to serious deterioration in the financial position of the bank. This has been done to protect the depositors’ interest. Shri T. N. Manoharan, former Non Executive Chairman of Canara Bank has been appo
In exercise of the powers conferred under Sub-section (1) of Section 36 A C A of the Banking Regulation Act 1949, the Reserve Bank has, in consultation with Central Government, superseded the Board of Directors of The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. for a period of 30 days owing to serious deterioration in the financial position of the bank. This has been done to protect the depositors’ interest. Shri T. N. Manoharan, former Non Executive Chairman of Canara Bank has been appo
Nov 17, 2020
The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. placed under Moratorium
The financial position of The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. (the bank) has undergone a steady decline with the bank incurring continuous losses over the last three years, eroding its net-worth. In absence of any viable strategic plan, declining advances and mounting non-performing assets (NPAs), the losses are expected to continue. The bank has not been able to raise adequate capital to address issues around its negative net-worth and continuing losses. Further, the bank is
The financial position of The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. (the bank) has undergone a steady decline with the bank incurring continuous losses over the last three years, eroding its net-worth. In absence of any viable strategic plan, declining advances and mounting non-performing assets (NPAs), the losses are expected to continue. The bank has not been able to raise adequate capital to address issues around its negative net-worth and continuing losses. Further, the bank is
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