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Oct 12, 2017
RBI releases Draft Directions regarding Framework for Authorisation of Electronic Trading Platforms under section 45 W of the RBI Act, 1934
The Reserve Bank of India today released Draft Directions for authorising Electronic Trading Platforms for financial market instruments regulated by the Reserve Bank. Comments on the draft guidelines are invited from banks, market participants and other interested parties by November 10, 2017. Feedback on the draft directions may be forwarded to: The Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Financial Markets Regulation Department 1st Floor, Main BuildingShahid Bha
The Reserve Bank of India today released Draft Directions for authorising Electronic Trading Platforms for financial market instruments regulated by the Reserve Bank. Comments on the draft guidelines are invited from banks, market participants and other interested parties by November 10, 2017. Feedback on the draft directions may be forwarded to: The Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Financial Markets Regulation Department 1st Floor, Main BuildingShahid Bha
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Oct 12, 2017
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, September 29, 2017
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 30-SEP-2016 15-SEP-2017 * 29-SEP-2017 * 30-SEP-2016 15-SEP-2017 * 29-SEP-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1585.94 1495.17 1520.84 1653.41 1547.84 1572.54 ** b) Borrowings from banks 565.94 644.69 556.49 568.49 644.85 556.96 c) Other demand & time liabilities 85.41 86.67 93.92 85.41 87.89 95.14 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) D
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 30-SEP-2016 15-SEP-2017 * 29-SEP-2017 * 30-SEP-2016 15-SEP-2017 * 29-SEP-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1585.94 1495.17 1520.84 1653.41 1547.84 1572.54 ** b) Borrowings from banks 565.94 644.69 556.49 568.49 644.85 556.96 c) Other demand & time liabilities 85.41 86.67 93.92 85.41 87.89 95.14 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) D
Oct 11, 2017
Bilingual/Hindi House Magazine Competition for Public Sector Banks/ Financial Institutions - (2016-17)- Inviting Entries
The Reserve Bank of India has been conducting a Bilingual/Hindi House Magazine Competition for Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions to encourage the use of Hindi (Rajbhasha). All PSBs/FIs are invited to send six copies each of Bilingual/Hindi House Magazine published during April 01, 2016 to March 31, 2017 alongwith the prescribed format duly filled in. The house magazines will be adjudged by an evaluation committee and Rajbhasha Department of Reserve Bank o
The Reserve Bank of India has been conducting a Bilingual/Hindi House Magazine Competition for Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions to encourage the use of Hindi (Rajbhasha). All PSBs/FIs are invited to send six copies each of Bilingual/Hindi House Magazine published during April 01, 2016 to March 31, 2017 alongwith the prescribed format duly filled in. The house magazines will be adjudged by an evaluation committee and Rajbhasha Department of Reserve Bank o
Sep 27, 2017
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, September 15, 2017
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 16-Sep-16 01-SEP-2017* 15-SEP-2017* 16-Sep-16 01-SEP-2017* 15-SEP-2017* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1475.79 1474.75 1495.13 1542.39 1527.06 1547.80** b) Borrowings from banks 641.26 621.85 645.89 642.24 621.99 646.05 c) Other demand & time liabilities 62.43 87.22 86.67 62.43 89.61 87.89 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits (
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 16-Sep-16 01-SEP-2017* 15-SEP-2017* 16-Sep-16 01-SEP-2017* 15-SEP-2017* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1475.79 1474.75 1495.13 1542.39 1527.06 1547.80** b) Borrowings from banks 641.26 621.85 645.89 642.24 621.99 646.05 c) Other demand & time liabilities 62.43 87.22 86.67 62.43 89.61 87.89 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits (
Sep 18, 2017
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month of August 2017
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of August 2017. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2017-2018/763
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of August 2017. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2017-2018/763
Sep 13, 2017
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, September 01, 2017
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs/SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 2-Sep-16 18-AUG-2017 * 01-SEP-2017 * 2-Sep-16 18-AUG-2017 * 01-SEP-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1459.39 1474.25 1474.84 1526.53 1529.07 1527.15 ** b) Borrowings from banks 603.75 555.73 623.84 604.28 556.67 623.98 c) Other demand & time liabilities 54.66 72.76 87.54 54.66 73.74 89.93 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) De
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs/SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 2-Sep-16 18-AUG-2017 * 01-SEP-2017 * 2-Sep-16 18-AUG-2017 * 01-SEP-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1459.39 1474.25 1474.84 1526.53 1529.07 1527.15 ** b) Borrowings from banks 603.75 555.73 623.84 604.28 556.67 623.98 c) Other demand & time liabilities 54.66 72.76 87.54 54.66 73.74 89.93 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) De
Sep 04, 2017
RBI releases 2017 list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)
In addition to the SBI and ICICI Bank, which continue to be identified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs), the Reserve Bank of India has also identified HDFC Bank as a D-SIB, under the same bucketing structure as last year. The additional Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirement for D-SIBs has already been phased-in from April 1, 2016 and will become fully effective from April 1, 2019. The additional CET1 requirement will be in addition to the capital con
In addition to the SBI and ICICI Bank, which continue to be identified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs), the Reserve Bank of India has also identified HDFC Bank as a D-SIB, under the same bucketing structure as last year. The additional Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirement for D-SIBs has already been phased-in from April 1, 2016 and will become fully effective from April 1, 2019. The additional CET1 requirement will be in addition to the capital con
Aug 31, 2017
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, August 18, 2017
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 19-Aug-16 04-AUG-2017 * 18-AUG-2017 * 19-Aug-16 04-AUG-2017 * 18-AUG-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1463.67 1570.14 1474.39 1530.9 1626.02 1529.21 ** b) Borrowings from banks 571.16 614.3 555.49 571.95 615.03 556.43 c) Other demand & time liabilities 52.94 58.42 72.53 52.94 59.87 73.51 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposit
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 19-Aug-16 04-AUG-2017 * 18-AUG-2017 * 19-Aug-16 04-AUG-2017 * 18-AUG-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1463.67 1570.14 1474.39 1530.9 1626.02 1529.21 ** b) Borrowings from banks 571.16 614.3 555.49 571.95 615.03 556.43 c) Other demand & time liabilities 52.94 58.42 72.53 52.94 59.87 73.51 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposit
Aug 18, 2017
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, August 04, 2017
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 5-Aug-16 21-JUL-2017 * 04-AUG-2017 * 5-Aug-16 21-JUL-2017 * 04-AUG-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1455.24 1502.91 1550.62 1522.52 1558.73 1606.50 ** b) Borrowings from banks 618.43 537.38 607.78 619.07 540.79 608.51 c) Other demand & time liabilities 73.53 34.46 58.22 73.53 35.41 59.67 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposit
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 5-Aug-16 21-JUL-2017 * 04-AUG-2017 * 5-Aug-16 21-JUL-2017 * 04-AUG-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1455.24 1502.91 1550.62 1522.52 1558.73 1606.50 ** b) Borrowings from banks 618.43 537.38 607.78 619.07 540.79 608.51 c) Other demand & time liabilities 73.53 34.46 58.22 73.53 35.41 59.67 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposit
Aug 01, 2017
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, July 21, 2017
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 22-JUL-2016 07-JUL-2017* 21-JUL-2017* 22-JUL-2016 07-JUL-2017* 21-JUL-2017* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1441.88 1512.24 1514.8 1509.38 1569.87 1570.62** b) Borrowings from banks 626.49 557.5 546.67 627.5 561.03 550.08 c) Other demand & time liabilities 73.88 44.14 35.15 73.88 45.08 36.1 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits (
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 22-JUL-2016 07-JUL-2017* 21-JUL-2017* 22-JUL-2016 07-JUL-2017* 21-JUL-2017* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1441.88 1512.24 1514.8 1509.38 1569.87 1570.62** b) Borrowings from banks 626.49 557.5 546.67 627.5 561.03 550.08 c) Other demand & time liabilities 73.88 44.14 35.15 73.88 45.08 36.1 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits (
Jul 31, 2017
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Union Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on July 26, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on Union Bank of India for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. 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 failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. This
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on July 26, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on Union Bank of India for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. 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 failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. This
Jul 31, 2017
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Union Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on July 26, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Union Bank of India for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. 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 failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. This
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on July 26, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Union Bank of India for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. 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 failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. This
Jul 31, 2017
Annual Conference of Banking Ombudsmen 2017 - July 25, 2017
The Annual Conference of Banking Ombudsmen was held at Mumbai on July 25, 2017. Shri S S Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) inaugurated the Conference. In addition to the Banking Ombudsmen, the conference was attended by Chief Executives of SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, PNB, Indian Bank Association (IBA), Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI) and heads of concerned regulatory and supervisory departments of the RBI. The Deputy Governor (DG)
The Annual Conference of Banking Ombudsmen was held at Mumbai on July 25, 2017. Shri S S Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) inaugurated the Conference. In addition to the Banking Ombudsmen, the conference was attended by Chief Executives of SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, PNB, Indian Bank Association (IBA), Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI) and heads of concerned regulatory and supervisory departments of the RBI. The Deputy Governor (DG)
Jul 28, 2017
Banks to keep their branches in rural and semi-urban areas open on Sunday (July 30, 2017) in the State of Maharashtra
In order to facilitate collection of insurance premiums on crops from farmers, all the banks, including Regional Rural Banks and Co-operative Banks are advised to keep their branches in rural and semi-urban areas open on Sunday i.e July 30, 2017. If any bank branch observes Monday as weekly off, that bank branch shall stay open on Monday, July 31, 2017, as it is the last date for payment of crop insurance premium. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2017-201
In order to facilitate collection of insurance premiums on crops from farmers, all the banks, including Regional Rural Banks and Co-operative Banks are advised to keep their branches in rural and semi-urban areas open on Sunday i.e July 30, 2017. If any bank branch observes Monday as weekly off, that bank branch shall stay open on Monday, July 31, 2017, as it is the last date for payment of crop insurance premium. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2017-201
Jul 21, 2017
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, July 07, 2017
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 8-Jul-16 23-JUN-2017* 07-JUL-2017* 8-Jul-16 23-JUN-2017* 07-JUL-2017* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1370.63 1550.99 1518.85 1437.82 1608.69 1576.48** b) Borrowings from banks 616.37 527 558.24 620.6 527.66 561.77 c) Other demand & time liabilities 53.17 76.12 44.29 53.17 77.01 45.23 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits (other
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 8-Jul-16 23-JUN-2017* 07-JUL-2017* 8-Jul-16 23-JUN-2017* 07-JUL-2017* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1370.63 1550.99 1518.85 1437.82 1608.69 1576.48** b) Borrowings from banks 616.37 527 558.24 620.6 527.66 561.77 c) Other demand & time liabilities 53.17 76.12 44.29 53.17 77.01 45.23 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits (other
Jul 21, 2017
Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited commences operations
Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from July 21, 2017. The Reserve Bank has issued a licence to the bank under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of small finance bank in India. Disha Microfin Private Limited, Ahmedabad was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press release on Septem
Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from July 21, 2017. The Reserve Bank has issued a licence to the bank under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of small finance bank in India. Disha Microfin Private Limited, Ahmedabad was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press release on Septem
Jul 18, 2017
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Public Statement dated June 23, 2017
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
Jul 11, 2017
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month of June 2017
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of June 2017. Shailaja Singh Assistant General Manager Press Release: 2017-2018/103
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of June 2017. Shailaja Singh Assistant General Manager Press Release: 2017-2018/103
Jul 08, 2017
Corrigendum
The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Press Release on June 13, 2017 bearing reference number 2016-2017/3363 (“Press Release”) titled 'RBI identifies Accounts for Reference by Banks under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)’. The third line of paragraph no. 5 of the Press Release, which reads as follows: “5. ...Such cases will be accorded priority by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).” stands deleted. The remaining contents of the Press Release remain unc
The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Press Release on June 13, 2017 bearing reference number 2016-2017/3363 (“Press Release”) titled 'RBI identifies Accounts for Reference by Banks under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)’. The third line of paragraph no. 5 of the Press Release, which reads as follows: “5. ...Such cases will be accorded priority by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).” stands deleted. The remaining contents of the Press Release remain unc
Jul 05, 2017
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, June 23, 2017
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 24-Jun-16 09-JUN-2017 * 23-JUN-2017 * 24-Jun-16 09-JUN-2017 * 23-JUN-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1405.78 1563.25 1550.98 1472.31 1623.23 1608.68 ** b) Borrowings from banks 604.86 566.7 527 639.57 567.51 527.66 c) Other demand & time liabilities 102.49 99.06 72.07 131.27 99.88 72.96 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposit
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 24-Jun-16 09-JUN-2017 * 23-JUN-2017 * 24-Jun-16 09-JUN-2017 * 23-JUN-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1405.78 1563.25 1550.98 1472.31 1623.23 1608.68 ** b) Borrowings from banks 604.86 566.7 527 639.57 567.51 527.66 c) Other demand & time liabilities 102.49 99.06 72.07 131.27 99.88 72.96 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposit
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