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Mar 20, 2017
Branches of SBBJ, SBH, SBM, SBP and SBT to operate as branches of SBI from April 1, 2017
All branches of State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur (SBBJ), State Bank of Hyderabad (SBH), State Bank of Mysore (SBM), State Bank of Patiala (SBP) and State Bank of Travancore (SBT) will function as branches of State Bank of India from April 1, 2017. Customers, including depositors of State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, State Bank of Hyderabad, State Bank of Mysore, State Bank of Patiala and State Bank of Travancore will be treated as customers of State Bank of India with
All branches of State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur (SBBJ), State Bank of Hyderabad (SBH), State Bank of Mysore (SBM), State Bank of Patiala (SBP) and State Bank of Travancore (SBT) will function as branches of State Bank of India from April 1, 2017. Customers, including depositors of State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, State Bank of Hyderabad, State Bank of Mysore, State Bank of Patiala and State Bank of Travancore will be treated as customers of State Bank of India with
Mar 17, 2017
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 03, 2017
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 04-Mar-16 17-FEB-2017* 03-MAR-2017* 04-Mar-16 17-FEB-2017* 03-MAR-2017* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1537.06 1626.7 1603.06 1597.9 1693.24 1668.53** b) Borrowings from banks 612.61 528.63 501.46 617.07 529.13 501.99 c) Other demand & time liabilities 78.63 38.42 42.95 78.63 38.42 42.95 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits (ot
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 04-Mar-16 17-FEB-2017* 03-MAR-2017* 04-Mar-16 17-FEB-2017* 03-MAR-2017* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1537.06 1626.7 1603.06 1597.9 1693.24 1668.53** b) Borrowings from banks 612.61 528.63 501.46 617.07 529.13 501.99 c) Other demand & time liabilities 78.63 38.42 42.95 78.63 38.42 42.95 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits (ot
Mar 10, 2017
ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited commences operations
ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from March 10, 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. ESAF Microfinance and Investments Private Limited, Chennai was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press re
ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from March 10, 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. ESAF Microfinance and Investments Private Limited, Chennai was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press re
Mar 07, 2017
Supervisory College for State Bank of India, ICICI Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd. and Punjab National Bank
Meetings of the Supervisory Colleges of State Bank of India, ICICI Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd. and Punjab National Bank were held at Mumbai during February 22-24, 2017. Shri S.S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India inaugurated the proceedings of the Colleges. Thirty six host supervisors from nineteen overseas banking supervisory authorities participated in the Supervisory College of State Bank of India on February 22, 2017. Sixteen supervisors from ten overse
Meetings of the Supervisory Colleges of State Bank of India, ICICI Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd. and Punjab National Bank were held at Mumbai during February 22-24, 2017. Shri S.S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India inaugurated the proceedings of the Colleges. Thirty six host supervisors from nineteen overseas banking supervisory authorities participated in the Supervisory College of State Bank of India on February 22, 2017. Sixteen supervisors from ten overse
Mar 02, 2017
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 17, 2017
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 19-Feb-16 03-FEB-2017 * 17-FEB-2017 * 19-Feb-16 03-FEB-2017 * 17-FEB-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1572.32 1637.28 1626.7 1632.04 1704.68 1693.24 ** b) Borrowings from banks 587.04 512.41 528.63 590.91 513.47 529.13 c) Other demand & time liabilities 65.68 46.34 38.42 65.78 46.34 38.42 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposi
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 19-Feb-16 03-FEB-2017 * 17-FEB-2017 * 19-Feb-16 03-FEB-2017 * 17-FEB-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1572.32 1637.28 1626.7 1632.04 1704.68 1693.24 ** b) Borrowings from banks 587.04 512.41 528.63 590.91 513.47 529.13 c) Other demand & time liabilities 65.68 46.34 38.42 65.78 46.34 38.42 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposi
Feb 16, 2017
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 03, 2017
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 05-FEB-2016 20-JAN-2017 * 03-FEB-2017 * 05-FEB-2016 20-JAN-2017 * 03-FEB-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1565.33 1680.57 1637.28 1624.26 1749.79 1704.68 ** b) Borrowings from banks 619.4 588 512.41 620.27 600.18 513.47 c) Other demand & time liabilities 98.32 37.34 46.34 98.32 37.34 46.34 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Depos
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 05-FEB-2016 20-JAN-2017 * 03-FEB-2017 * 05-FEB-2016 20-JAN-2017 * 03-FEB-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1565.33 1680.57 1637.28 1624.26 1749.79 1704.68 ** b) Borrowings from banks 619.4 588 512.41 620.27 600.18 513.47 c) Other demand & time liabilities 98.32 37.34 46.34 98.32 37.34 46.34 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Depos
Feb 16, 2017
Pay IT dues in advance at RBI or at authorised bank branches - March 2017
The Reserve Bank of India has appealed to income tax assessees to remit their income tax dues sufficiently in advance of the due date. It has also stated that assessees can use alternate channels like select branches of agency banks or the facility of online payment of taxes offered by these banks. These will obviate the inconvenience involved in standing in long queues at the Reserve Bank offices. It is observed that the rush for remitting Income –Tax dues through th
The Reserve Bank of India has appealed to income tax assessees to remit their income tax dues sufficiently in advance of the due date. It has also stated that assessees can use alternate channels like select branches of agency banks or the facility of online payment of taxes offered by these banks. These will obviate the inconvenience involved in standing in long queues at the Reserve Bank offices. It is observed that the rush for remitting Income –Tax dues through th
Feb 15, 2017
RBI signs Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with the Bank of Zambia
The Reserve Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with Bank of Zambia. The MoU was signed by Dr Denny H Kalyalya, Governor on behalf of Bank of Zambia and Dr Urjit R. Patel, Governor on behalf of Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank has entered into Memorandam of Understanding, Letter for Supervisory Co-operation and Statement of Co-operation with supervisors of a few countries
The Reserve Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with Bank of Zambia. The MoU was signed by Dr Denny H Kalyalya, Governor on behalf of Bank of Zambia and Dr Urjit R. Patel, Governor on behalf of Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank has entered into Memorandam of Understanding, Letter for Supervisory Co-operation and Statement of Co-operation with supervisors of a few countries
Feb 03, 2017
Scheduled Bank's Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 20, 2017
(Amount in Billions of ₹ ) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 22-Jan-16 06-JAN-2017 * 20-JAN-2017 * 22-Jan-16 06-JAN-2017 * 20-JAN-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1561.82 1692.54 1680.57 1620.68 1764.01 1749.79 ** b) Borrowings from banks 536.91 530.09 588 538.24 530.52 600.18 c) Other demand & time liabilities 186.17 182.7 37.34 186.18 182.7 37.34 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Depos
(Amount in Billions of ₹ ) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 22-Jan-16 06-JAN-2017 * 20-JAN-2017 * 22-Jan-16 06-JAN-2017 * 20-JAN-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1561.82 1692.54 1680.57 1620.68 1764.01 1749.79 ** b) Borrowings from banks 536.91 530.09 588 538.24 530.52 600.18 c) Other demand & time liabilities 186.17 182.7 37.34 186.18 182.7 37.34 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Depos
Feb 02, 2017
RBI releases draft guidelines on Interest Rate Risk in Banking Book
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the draft guidelines on Interest Rate Risk in Banking Book. RBI invites feedback/comments on the draft guidelines. The feedback/comments on the proposals contained in this document may be sent to the following address by March 3, 2017 (electronic submission is encouraged): The Chief General Manager in-Charge Department of Banking Regulation Reserve Bank of India, Central Office Mumbai 400 001. Please click here
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the draft guidelines on Interest Rate Risk in Banking Book. RBI invites feedback/comments on the draft guidelines. The feedback/comments on the proposals contained in this document may be sent to the following address by March 3, 2017 (electronic submission is encouraged): The Chief General Manager in-Charge Department of Banking Regulation Reserve Bank of India, Central Office Mumbai 400 001. Please click here
Feb 01, 2017
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited commences operations
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from February 1, 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. Ujjivan Financial Services Private Limited, Bengaluru was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press re
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from February 1, 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. Ujjivan Financial Services Private Limited, Bengaluru was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press re
Jan 30, 2017
India Post Payments Bank Limited commences operations
India Post Payments Bank Limited has commenced operations as a payments bank with effect from January 30, 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 payments bank in India. Department of Posts was one of the 11 applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a payments bank, as announced in the press release on August 19, 2015. Anirudha D. Jadhav Assista
India Post Payments Bank Limited has commenced operations as a payments bank with effect from January 30, 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 payments bank in India. Department of Posts was one of the 11 applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a payments bank, as announced in the press release on August 19, 2015. Anirudha D. Jadhav Assista
Jan 27, 2017
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Public Statement dated October 21, 2016
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 the FATF call on its members to apply enhanced due diligence measures proportionate to the risks arising f
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 the FATF call on its members to apply enhanced due diligence measures proportionate to the risks arising f
Jan 23, 2017
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited commences operations
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced its operations as a small finance bank with effect from January 23, 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. Suryoday Micro Finance Private Limited, Navi Mumbai was one of the 10 applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced its operations as a small finance bank with effect from January 23, 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. Suryoday Micro Finance Private Limited, Navi Mumbai was one of the 10 applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press
Jan 23, 2017
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited commences operations
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced its operations as a small finance bank with effect from January 23, 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. Utkarsh Micro Finance Private Limited, Varanasi was one of the 10 applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press relea
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced its operations as a small finance bank with effect from January 23, 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. Utkarsh Micro Finance Private Limited, Varanasi was one of the 10 applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press relea
Jan 19, 2017
Scheduled Bank's Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 06, 2017
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 8-Jan-16 23-DEC-2016 * 06-JAN-2017 * 8-Jan-16 23-DEC-2016 * 06-JAN-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1545.63 1745.18 1692.54 1604.06 1817.89 1764.01 ** b) Borrowings from banks 538.71 513.63 530.09 539.61 514.72 530.52 c) Other demand & time liabilities 240.39 98.28 182.7 240.39 98.28 182.7 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Depos
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 8-Jan-16 23-DEC-2016 * 06-JAN-2017 * 8-Jan-16 23-DEC-2016 * 06-JAN-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1545.63 1745.18 1692.54 1604.06 1817.89 1764.01 ** b) Borrowings from banks 538.71 513.63 530.09 539.61 514.72 530.52 c) Other demand & time liabilities 240.39 98.28 182.7 240.39 98.28 182.7 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Depos
Jan 04, 2017
Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, December 23, 2016
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 25-DEC-2015 09-DEC-2016* 23-DEC-2016* 25-DEC-2015 09-DEC-2016* 23-DEC-2016* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1500.95 1766.01 1745.18 1558.55 1839.96 1817.89** b) Borrowings from banks 546.01 624.56 513.63 547.52 626.67 514.72 c) Other demand & time liabilities 207.57 110.01 98.28 207.64 110.01 98.28 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) De
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 25-DEC-2015 09-DEC-2016* 23-DEC-2016* 25-DEC-2015 09-DEC-2016* 23-DEC-2016* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1500.95 1766.01 1745.18 1558.55 1839.96 1817.89** b) Borrowings from banks 546.01 624.56 513.63 547.52 626.67 514.72 c) Other demand & time liabilities 207.57 110.01 98.28 207.64 110.01 98.28 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) De
Dec 23, 2016
RBI opens the Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Ranchi
Considering the significant increase in banking network during the recent past and the large jurisdiction being covered by the current Office of the Banking Ombudsman, Patna, the Reserve Bank of India has set up an Office of the Banking Ombudsman for the State of Jharkhand at Reserve Bank of India, Ranchi. The Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Ranchi will have the jurisdiction over the entire State of Jharkhand, which hitherto was under the jur
Considering the significant increase in banking network during the recent past and the large jurisdiction being covered by the current Office of the Banking Ombudsman, Patna, the Reserve Bank of India has set up an Office of the Banking Ombudsman for the State of Jharkhand at Reserve Bank of India, Ranchi. The Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Ranchi will have the jurisdiction over the entire State of Jharkhand, which hitherto was under the jur
Dec 23, 2016
RBI opens the Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Dehradun
Considering the significant increase in banking network during the recent past and the vast jurisdiction being covered by the current Office of the Banking Ombudsman, Kanpur, the Reserve Bank of India has set up an Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Dehradun. The Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Dehradun will have the jurisdiction over the entire State of Uttarakhand and also the seven districts of Western Uttar Pradesh
Considering the significant increase in banking network during the recent past and the vast jurisdiction being covered by the current Office of the Banking Ombudsman, Kanpur, the Reserve Bank of India has set up an Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Dehradun. The Office of the Banking Ombudsman at Reserve Bank of India, Dehradun will have the jurisdiction over the entire State of Uttarakhand and also the seven districts of Western Uttar Pradesh
Dec 22, 2016
RBI's DEA Fund Committee approves Five More Entities for Depositors’ Awareness Programmes
The Reserve Bank of India today released the names of five additional entities that have been approved by the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund Committee for registration. The names of the approved five entities are: Sl No. Name of the Applicant 1. Global Alliance for Sustainable Development 2. CRISIL Foundation 3. Upbhokta Margdarshan Samiti (UMAS), Jodhpur 4. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India 5. Mother Swayam Seva Grameen Abhivruddhi(R) Samsth
The Reserve Bank of India today released the names of five additional entities that have been approved by the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund Committee for registration. The names of the approved five entities are: Sl No. Name of the Applicant 1. Global Alliance for Sustainable Development 2. CRISIL Foundation 3. Upbhokta Margdarshan Samiti (UMAS), Jodhpur 4. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India 5. Mother Swayam Seva Grameen Abhivruddhi(R) Samsth
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