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Dec 24, 2019
Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’ Outlook 2018-19
The Reserve Bank of India today herewith releases the 6th volume of the annual publication titled ‘Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’ Outlook 2018-19’. It can be accessed at https://dbie.rbi.org.in/DBIE/dbie.rbi?site=publications#!13 The publication has been brought out by the ‘Department of Supervision’ of the Reserve Bank of India. The publication covers the financial accounts of Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks for the financial year
The Reserve Bank of India today herewith releases the 6th volume of the annual publication titled ‘Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’ Outlook 2018-19’. It can be accessed at https://dbie.rbi.org.in/DBIE/dbie.rbi?site=publications#!13 The publication has been brought out by the ‘Department of Supervision’ of the Reserve Bank of India. The publication covers the financial accounts of Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks for the financial year
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Dec 19, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, December 06, 2019
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 07-Dec-18 22-NOV-2019 * 06-DEC-2019 * 07-Dec-18 22-NOV-2019 * 06-DEC-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 148290.43 179758.98 185744.55 152632.33 184451.28 190395.83 ** b) Borrowings from banks 74064.82 61377.36 58782.74 74312.92 61404.86 58832.91 c) Other demand & time liabilities 13176.38 12130.97 11860.18 13289.24 12294.1
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 07-Dec-18 22-NOV-2019 * 06-DEC-2019 * 07-Dec-18 22-NOV-2019 * 06-DEC-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 148290.43 179758.98 185744.55 152632.33 184451.28 190395.83 ** b) Borrowings from banks 74064.82 61377.36 58782.74 74312.92 61404.86 58832.91 c) Other demand & time liabilities 13176.38 12130.97 11860.18 13289.24 12294.1
Dec 11, 2019
RBI Governor meets MD & CEOs of Public Sector Banks
The Governor, Reserve Bank of India held a meeting today with the MD & CEOs of major public sector banks. In his opening remarks, Governor noted that there has been some improvement in banking sector and the sector remains resilient even though current economic conditions may pose certain challenges. He urged the banks to proactively tackle the emerging challenges swiftly, particularly with regard to the stressed assets resolution in a co-ordinated manner. During
The Governor, Reserve Bank of India held a meeting today with the MD & CEOs of major public sector banks. In his opening remarks, Governor noted that there has been some improvement in banking sector and the sector remains resilient even though current economic conditions may pose certain challenges. He urged the banks to proactively tackle the emerging challenges swiftly, particularly with regard to the stressed assets resolution in a co-ordinated manner. During
Dec 06, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, November 22, 2019
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 23-Nov-18 08-NOV-2019 * 22-NOV-2019 * 23-Nov-18 08-NOV-2019 * 22-NOV-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 147566.19 180079.99 179765.23 151883.93 184777.19 184457.53 ** b) Borrowings from banks 67862.78 55164.72 61375.56 68068.07 55189.97 61403.06 c) Other demand & time liabilities 9769.49 11311.62 12131.49 9904.94 11434.49
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 23-Nov-18 08-NOV-2019 * 22-NOV-2019 * 23-Nov-18 08-NOV-2019 * 22-NOV-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 147566.19 180079.99 179765.23 151883.93 184777.19 184457.53 ** b) Borrowings from banks 67862.78 55164.72 61375.56 68068.07 55189.97 61403.06 c) Other demand & time liabilities 9769.49 11311.62 12131.49 9904.94 11434.49
Dec 05, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Andhra Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated December 05, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹25 lakh on Andhra Bank for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) Norms/ Anti Money Laundering (AML) Standards and Opening of Current Accounts. 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) and section 51 (1) of the Ba
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated December 05, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹25 lakh on Andhra Bank for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) Norms/ Anti Money Laundering (AML) Standards and Opening of Current Accounts. 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) and section 51 (1) of the Ba
Dec 05, 2019
RBI releases “Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Small Finance Banks in the Private Sector”
The Reserve Bank of India today released on its website, “Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Small Finance Banks in the Private Sector”. Major changes from the earlier Guidelines on Small Finance Banks dated November 27, 2014, are (i) The licensing window will be open on-tap; (ii) minimum paid-up voting equity capital / net worth requirement shall be ₹ 200 crore; (iii) for Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs), desirous of voluntarily transiting into Small Finan
The Reserve Bank of India today released on its website, “Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Small Finance Banks in the Private Sector”. Major changes from the earlier Guidelines on Small Finance Banks dated November 27, 2014, are (i) The licensing window will be open on-tap; (ii) minimum paid-up voting equity capital / net worth requirement shall be ₹ 200 crore; (iii) for Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs), desirous of voluntarily transiting into Small Finan
Dec 03, 2019
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month November 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of November 2019. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2019-2020/1335
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of November 2019. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release: 2019-2020/1335
Nov 29, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Corporation Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated November 29, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 crore on Corporation Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on “Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Divergence in NPA Accounts”, “Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances”, “Prudential No
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated November 29, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 crore on Corporation Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on “Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Divergence in NPA Accounts”, “Prudential norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances”, “Prudential No
Nov 22, 2019
Reserve Bank of India Appoints an Advisory Committee to Advise the Administrator of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd
It may be recalled that the Reserve Bank of India, on November 20, 2019, had superseded the board of directors of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) and appointed Shri R Subramaniakumar as the Administrator. The Reserve Bank, in exercise of powers conferred under section 45 IE 5(a) of the RBI Act 1934, has today constituted a three-member Advisory Committee to assist the Administrator of DHFL in discharge of his duties. The members of the Advisory Committee
It may be recalled that the Reserve Bank of India, on November 20, 2019, had superseded the board of directors of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) and appointed Shri R Subramaniakumar as the Administrator. The Reserve Bank, in exercise of powers conferred under section 45 IE 5(a) of the RBI Act 1934, has today constituted a three-member Advisory Committee to assist the Administrator of DHFL in discharge of his duties. The members of the Advisory Committee
Nov 20, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Indian Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by order dated November 18, 2019, monetary penalty of ₹ One crore on Indian Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on Window-dressing of Balance Sheet and classification and reporting of frauds. 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) and Section 51 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by order dated November 18, 2019, monetary penalty of ₹ One crore on Indian Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on Window-dressing of Balance Sheet and classification and reporting of frauds. 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) and Section 51 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into
Nov 20, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Bank of Baroda and Indian Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by order dated November 18, 2019, imposed monetary penalty on Bank of Baroda for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on collection of account payee cheques, reporting of frauds, opening of savings bank (SB) accounts, preservation of records of identification of customers and Know Your Customer (KYC)/ Anti-Money Laundering (AML) norms; and by order dated November 18, 2019, imposed monetary penalty on Indian Bank for non-adh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by order dated November 18, 2019, imposed monetary penalty on Bank of Baroda for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on collection of account payee cheques, reporting of frauds, opening of savings bank (SB) accounts, preservation of records of identification of customers and Know Your Customer (KYC)/ Anti-Money Laundering (AML) norms; and by order dated November 18, 2019, imposed monetary penalty on Indian Bank for non-adh
Nov 20, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, November 08, 2019
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 09-Nov-18 25-OCT-2019 * 08-NOV-2019 * 09-Nov-18 25-OCT-2019 * 08-NOV-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 147830.45 184140.21 180228.95 152179.91 188936.49 184926.15 ** b) Borrowings from banks 72293.57 59827.36 55208.08 72376.68 59888.11 55233.33 c) Other demand & time liabilities 12099.04 11675.19 11354.09 12189.72 11798.9
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 09-Nov-18 25-OCT-2019 * 08-NOV-2019 * 09-Nov-18 25-OCT-2019 * 08-NOV-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 147830.45 184140.21 180228.95 152179.91 188936.49 184926.15 ** b) Borrowings from banks 72293.57 59827.36 55208.08 72376.68 59888.11 55233.33 c) Other demand & time liabilities 12099.04 11675.19 11354.09 12189.72 11798.9
Nov 18, 2019
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Public Statement
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has called on its members and other jurisdictions to apply counter-measures to protect the international financial system from the ongoing and substantial money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/FT) risks emanating from the jurisdiction of Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Also, Jurisdiction of Iran is subject to a FATF call on its members to apply enhanced due diligence measures proportionate to the risks arisin
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has called on its members and other jurisdictions to apply counter-measures to protect the international financial system from the ongoing and substantial money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/FT) risks emanating from the jurisdiction of Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Also, Jurisdiction of Iran is subject to a FATF call on its members to apply enhanced due diligence measures proportionate to the risks arisin
Nov 14, 2019
RBI releases guidelines on the criteria for registering institutions, organisations and associations ‘on tap’ for grant of financial assistance from the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund
The Reserve Bank of India today released on its website, guidelines on the criteria for registering institutions, organisations and associations ‘on tap’ for grant of financial assistance from the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund. How to apply? The eligible entities desirous of registering with DEA Fund may apply in the prescribed format given as Annex-1 along with necessary documents/information as per the list of documents indicated in the application form, to
The Reserve Bank of India today released on its website, guidelines on the criteria for registering institutions, organisations and associations ‘on tap’ for grant of financial assistance from the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund. How to apply? The eligible entities desirous of registering with DEA Fund may apply in the prescribed format given as Annex-1 along with necessary documents/information as per the list of documents indicated in the application form, to
Nov 14, 2019
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month October 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of October 2019. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release : 2019-2020/1177
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of October 2019. Ajit Prasad Director Press Release : 2019-2020/1177
Nov 07, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, October 25, 2019
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 26-Oct-18 11-OCT-2019 * 25-OCT-2019 * 26-Oct-18 11-OCT-2019 * 25-OCT-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 145688.55 180418.78 184139.31 150127.13 185288.43 188935.59 ** b) Borrowings from banks 76720.94 56164.62 59827.36 77430.18 56328.32 59888.11 c) Other demand & time liabilities 14370.33 11588.98 11732.93 14514.4 11727.14
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 26-Oct-18 11-OCT-2019 * 25-OCT-2019 * 26-Oct-18 11-OCT-2019 * 25-OCT-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 145688.55 180418.78 184139.31 150127.13 185288.43 188935.59 ** b) Borrowings from banks 76720.94 56164.62 59827.36 77430.18 56328.32 59888.11 c) Other demand & time liabilities 14370.33 11588.98 11732.93 14514.4 11727.14
Nov 04, 2019
Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox
The Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox. The Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) with ‘Retail Payments’, as its theme. The adoption of ‘Retail Payments’ as the theme is expected to spur innovation in digital payments space and help in offering payment services to the unserved and underserved segment of the population. Migration to digital modes of making a payment can obviate
The Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox. The Reserve Bank announces the opening of first cohort under the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) with ‘Retail Payments’, as its theme. The adoption of ‘Retail Payments’ as the theme is expected to spur innovation in digital payments space and help in offering payment services to the unserved and underserved segment of the population. Migration to digital modes of making a payment can obviate
Oct 25, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated October 24, 2019, imposed monetary penalty of ₹ 35 lakh (Rupees Thirty Five Lakh) on Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd. (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on “Reserve Bank of India (Frauds classification and reporting by commercial banks and select FIs) directions 2016”. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated October 24, 2019, imposed monetary penalty of ₹ 35 lakh (Rupees Thirty Five Lakh) on Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd. (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on “Reserve Bank of India (Frauds classification and reporting by commercial banks and select FIs) directions 2016”. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1
Oct 24, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, October 11, 2019
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 12-Oct-18 27-SEP-2019 * 11-OCT-2019 * 12-Oct-18 27-SEP-2019 * 11-OCT-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 143672.09 187729.47 180706.56 148175.39 192430.94 185576.21 ** b) Borrowings from banks 79427.33 63162.98 56167.2 79613.03 63485.54 56330.9 c) Other demand & time liabilities 12309.71 11777.46 11803.03 12441.82 11915.56
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 12-Oct-18 27-SEP-2019 * 11-OCT-2019 * 12-Oct-18 27-SEP-2019 * 11-OCT-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 143672.09 187729.47 180706.56 148175.39 192430.94 185576.21 ** b) Borrowings from banks 79427.33 63162.98 56167.2 79613.03 63485.54 56330.9 c) Other demand & time liabilities 12309.71 11777.46 11803.03 12441.82 11915.56
Oct 16, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on SBM Bank (India) Ltd.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated October 15, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 3 crore on SBM Bank (India) Ltd. for non-compliance by SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd. (amalgamated with SBM Bank (India) Ltd. on November 30, 2018) with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on “Time-bound implementation and strengthening of SWIFT - related operational controls” and “Cyber Security Framework in Banks”. This penalty has been imposed in exercise
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated October 15, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 3 crore on SBM Bank (India) Ltd. for non-compliance by SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd. (amalgamated with SBM Bank (India) Ltd. on November 30, 2018) with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on “Time-bound implementation and strengthening of SWIFT - related operational controls” and “Cyber Security Framework in Banks”. This penalty has been imposed in exercise
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