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Feb 26, 2019
Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework
The Board for Financial Supervision (BFS), in its meeting held on February 26, 2019 reviewed the performance of banks under PCA and noted that the Government of India has infused fresh capital on February 21, 2019 into various banks including some of the banks currently under the PCA framework. Of these banks, the BFS noted that Allahabad Bank and Corporation Bank had received ₹ 6896 crore and ₹ 9086 crore respectively. This has shored up their capital funds and also
The Board for Financial Supervision (BFS), in its meeting held on February 26, 2019 reviewed the performance of banks under PCA and noted that the Government of India has infused fresh capital on February 21, 2019 into various banks including some of the banks currently under the PCA framework. Of these banks, the BFS noted that Allahabad Bank and Corporation Bank had received ₹ 6896 crore and ₹ 9086 crore respectively. This has shored up their capital funds and also
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Feb 21, 2019
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month January 2019
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of January 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/1996
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of January 2019. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2018-2019/1996
Feb 14, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on three banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on monitoring of end use of funds, exchange of information with other banks, and on restructuring of accounts, on three banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Bank of India 10 2. Oriental Bank of Commerce 15 3. Punjab National Bank 10 These penalties have been imposed in
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on monitoring of end use of funds, exchange of information with other banks, and on restructuring of accounts, on three banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Bank of India 10 2. Oriental Bank of Commerce 15 3. Punjab National Bank 10 These penalties have been imposed in
Feb 13, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on four banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on monitoring of end use of funds, exchange of information with other banks, classification and reporting of frauds, and on restructuring of accounts, on four banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Bank of Baroda 10 2. Corporation Bank 20 3. State Bank of India 10 4. Unio
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on monitoring of end use of funds, exchange of information with other banks, classification and reporting of frauds, and on restructuring of accounts, on four banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Bank of Baroda 10 2. Corporation Bank 20 3. State Bank of India 10 4. Unio
Feb 13, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 01, 2019
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 02-FEB-2018 18-JAN-2019* 01-FEB-2019* 02-FEB-2018 18-JAN-2019* 01-FEB-2019* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1446.5 1588.68 1597.55 1495.08 1631.29 1641.20** b) Borrowings from banks 701.16 831.83 761.47 712.41 834.96 761.95 c) Other demand & time liabilities 57.35 148.14 104.98 58.83 149.01 105.73 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Dep
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 02-FEB-2018 18-JAN-2019* 01-FEB-2019* 02-FEB-2018 18-JAN-2019* 01-FEB-2019* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1446.5 1588.68 1597.55 1495.08 1631.29 1641.20** b) Borrowings from banks 701.16 831.83 761.47 712.41 834.96 761.95 c) Other demand & time liabilities 57.35 148.14 104.98 58.83 149.01 105.73 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Dep
Feb 12, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on four banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on monitoring of end use of funds, exchange of information with other banks, classification and reporting of frauds, and on restructuring of accounts, on four banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Allahabad Bank 15 2. Andhra Bank 10 3. Bank of Maharashtra 15 4. Indian Ov
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated January 31, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on monitoring of end use of funds, exchange of information with other banks, classification and reporting of frauds, and on restructuring of accounts, on four banks as detailed below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. Allahabad Bank 15 2. Andhra Bank 10 3. Bank of Maharashtra 15 4. Indian Ov
Feb 12, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on three banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated February 04, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards, more specifically those contained in circulars dated November 29, 2004 and May 22, 2008, on three banks as indicated below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. HDFC Bank Limited 02 2. IDBI Bank Limited 02 3. Kotak Mahi
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by orders dated February 04, 2019, monetary penalty for non-compliance with various directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards, more specifically those contained in circulars dated November 29, 2004 and May 22, 2008, on three banks as indicated below: Sr. No. Name of the bank Amount of penalty (in ₹ Million) 1. HDFC Bank Limited 02 2. IDBI Bank Limited 02 3. Kotak Mahi
Feb 05, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Axis Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 29, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million (Rupees Twenty Million) on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with Circular on ‘Collection of Account Payee Cheques – Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account’ dated January 22, 2014 and Master Directions on ‘Frauds – Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs’ dated July 01, 2016 issued by RBI. This pena
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 29, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million (Rupees Twenty Million) on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with Circular on ‘Collection of Account Payee Cheques – Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account’ dated January 22, 2014 and Master Directions on ‘Frauds – Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs’ dated July 01, 2016 issued by RBI. This pena
Feb 05, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on UCO Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 29, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million (Rupees Twenty Million) on UCO Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with Circular on ‘Collection of Account Payee Cheques – Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account’ dated January 22, 2014 and Master Directions on ‘Frauds – Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs’ dated July 01, 2016 issued by RBI. This penalty has b
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 29, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million (Rupees Twenty Million) on UCO Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with Circular on ‘Collection of Account Payee Cheques – Prohibition on Crediting Proceeds to Third Party Account’ dated January 22, 2014 and Master Directions on ‘Frauds – Classification and Reporting by commercial banks and select FIs’ dated July 01, 2016 issued by RBI. This penalty has b
Feb 05, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Axis Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on January 29, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2 million (Two Million) on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of the directions contained in Master Circular on Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes dated July 20, 2017 and, the Circular on Sorting of Notes – Installation of Note Sorting Machines dated November 19, 2009. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on January 29, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2 million (Two Million) on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of the directions contained in Master Circular on Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes dated July 20, 2017 and, the Circular on Sorting of Notes – Installation of Note Sorting Machines dated November 19, 2009. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of
Feb 05, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Syndicate Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 30, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Syndicate Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions contained in Master Circular on Frauds - Classification and Reporting dated July 01, 2015 and Circular on Risk Management Systems in Banks dated October 07, 1999 issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) r
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 30, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Syndicate Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions contained in Master Circular on Frauds - Classification and Reporting dated July 01, 2015 and Circular on Risk Management Systems in Banks dated October 07, 1999 issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) r
Feb 04, 2019
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme: Working Capital for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries
The Kisan Credit Card Scheme aims at providing adequate and timely credit support from the banking system under a single window with flexible and simplified procedure to the farmers for short term crop loans. In order to extend the operational flexibility to farmers engaged in Animal Husbandry and Fisheries the Government of India had announced their decision to extend the facilities of KCC to these farmers in the Budget 2018-19. The matter has been examined and in co
The Kisan Credit Card Scheme aims at providing adequate and timely credit support from the banking system under a single window with flexible and simplified procedure to the farmers for short term crop loans. In order to extend the operational flexibility to farmers engaged in Animal Husbandry and Fisheries the Government of India had announced their decision to extend the facilities of KCC to these farmers in the Budget 2018-19. The matter has been examined and in co
Jan 31, 2019
Prompt Corrective Action Framework
On a review of the performance of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) currently under the Prompt Corrective Action Framework (PCAF), it was noted that a few banks are not in breach of the PCA parameters as per their published results for the quarter ending December 2018, except Return on Assets (RoA). However, though the RoA continues to be negative, the same is reflected in the capital adequacy indicator. These banks have provided a written commitment that they would comply w
On a review of the performance of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) currently under the Prompt Corrective Action Framework (PCAF), it was noted that a few banks are not in breach of the PCA parameters as per their published results for the quarter ending December 2018, except Return on Assets (RoA). However, though the RoA continues to be negative, the same is reflected in the capital adequacy indicator. These banks have provided a written commitment that they would comply w
Jan 31, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 18, 2019
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 19-Jan-18 04-JAN-2019 * 18-JAN-2019 * 19-Jan-18 04-JAN-2019 * 18-JAN-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1467.54 1586.49 1588.68 1516.69 1628.81 1631.29 ** b) Borrowings from banks 760.39 717.13 831.11 765.42 722.08 834.24 c) Other demand & time liabilities 138.78 163.66 148.08 140.19 165.24 148.95 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a)
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 19-Jan-18 04-JAN-2019 * 18-JAN-2019 * 19-Jan-18 04-JAN-2019 * 18-JAN-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1467.54 1586.49 1588.68 1516.69 1628.81 1631.29 ** b) Borrowings from banks 760.39 717.13 831.11 765.42 722.08 834.24 c) Other demand & time liabilities 138.78 163.66 148.08 140.19 165.24 148.95 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a)
Jan 25, 2019
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month December 2018
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of December 2018. Shailaja Singh Deputy General Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/1747
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of December 2018. Shailaja Singh Deputy General Manager Press Release: 2018-2019/1747
Jan 16, 2019
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Bank of Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 04, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹10 million on Bank of Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with Master Directions on Frauds-Classification and Reporting dated July 01, 2016 and Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 (updated as on July 08, 2016) issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 04, 2019, a monetary penalty of ₹10 million on Bank of Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with Master Directions on Frauds-Classification and Reporting dated July 01, 2016 and Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 (updated as on July 08, 2016) issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c)
Jan 16, 2019
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 04, 2019
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 05-JAN-2018 21-DEC-2018 * 04-JAN-2019 * 05-JAN-2018 21-DEC-2018 * 04-JAN-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1441.12 1517.85 1586.25 1490.83 1560.64 1628.57 ** b) Borrowings from banks 654.01 938.56 717.13 656.27 939.86 722.08 c) Other demand & time liabilities 65.36 95.75 163.62 67.07 96.89 165.2 II LIABILITIES TO OTHER
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 05-JAN-2018 21-DEC-2018 * 04-JAN-2019 * 05-JAN-2018 21-DEC-2018 * 04-JAN-2019 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1441.12 1517.85 1586.25 1490.83 1560.64 1628.57 ** b) Borrowings from banks 654.01 938.56 717.13 656.27 939.86 722.08 c) Other demand & time liabilities 65.36 95.75 163.62 67.07 96.89 165.2 II LIABILITIES TO OTHER
Jan 11, 2019
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Citibank NA India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated January 4, 2019 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 30 million on Citibank NA India (the bank) for deficiencies in compliance with the RBI instructions on ‘Fit and Proper’ criteria for directors of banks. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account the failure of the bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated January 4, 2019 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 30 million on Citibank NA India (the bank) for deficiencies in compliance with the RBI instructions on ‘Fit and Proper’ criteria for directors of banks. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account the failure of the bank
Jan 03, 2019
Basic Statistical Returns of Scheduled Commercial Banks in India - Volume 47, March 2018
Today, the Reserve Bank released the web publication ‘Basic Statistical Returns of Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) in India – Volume 47’ on its Database on Indian Economy (DBIE) portal (web-link: https://dbie.rbi.org.in/DBIE/dbie.rbi?site=publications#!9). It provides information on various characteristics of bank deposits and credit, based on branch level data collected through the Basic Statistical Returns (BSR) 1 & 2 annually1. BSR-1 collects information on t
Today, the Reserve Bank released the web publication ‘Basic Statistical Returns of Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) in India – Volume 47’ on its Database on Indian Economy (DBIE) portal (web-link: https://dbie.rbi.org.in/DBIE/dbie.rbi?site=publications#!9). It provides information on various characteristics of bank deposits and credit, based on branch level data collected through the Basic Statistical Returns (BSR) 1 & 2 annually1. BSR-1 collects information on t
Jan 03, 2019
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Public Statement dated October 19, 2018
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 on-going and substantial money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/FT) risks emanating from the jurisdiction of Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Jurisdiction of Iran is subject to a FATF call on its members to apply enhanced due diligence measures proportionate to the risks arising fro
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 on-going and substantial money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/FT) risks emanating from the jurisdiction of Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Jurisdiction of Iran is subject to a FATF call on its members to apply enhanced due diligence measures proportionate to the risks arising fro
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