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Apr 20, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, April 7, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 08-Apr-22 24-MAR-2023* 07-APR-2023* 08-Apr-22 24-MAR-2023* 07-APR-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 199561.71 226119.3 245324.01 203335.24 228516.6 247961.45 ** b) Borrowings from banks 37336.48 67199.18 40226.92 37346.01 67565.81 40479.06 c) Other demand & time liabilities 30102.62 58524.06 58081.76 30533.17 59169.92 5873
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 08-Apr-22 24-MAR-2023* 07-APR-2023* 08-Apr-22 24-MAR-2023* 07-APR-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 199561.71 226119.3 245324.01 203335.24 228516.6 247961.45 ** b) Borrowings from banks 37336.48 67199.18 40226.92 37346.01 67565.81 40479.06 c) Other demand & time liabilities 30102.62 58524.06 58081.76 30533.17 59169.92 5873
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Apr 12, 2023
RBI releases Draft Circular on Fair Lending Practice - Penal Charges in Loan Accounts
In pursuance of the announcement made in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated February 08, 2023 regarding the review of extant regulatory guidelines on levy of penal interest, the Reserve Bank of India has released today the Draft Circular on Fair Lending Practice - Penal Charges in Loan Accounts. Comments by the stakeholders on the ‘Draft Circular’ may be submitted by May 15, 2023 to the Chief General Manager, Department of Regulation, Central
In pursuance of the announcement made in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated February 08, 2023 regarding the review of extant regulatory guidelines on levy of penal interest, the Reserve Bank of India has released today the Draft Circular on Fair Lending Practice - Penal Charges in Loan Accounts. Comments by the stakeholders on the ‘Draft Circular’ may be submitted by May 15, 2023 to the Chief General Manager, Department of Regulation, Central
Apr 05, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 24, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 25-Mar-22 10-MAR-2023* 24-MAR-2023* 25-Mar-22 10-MAR-2023* 24-MAR-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 190569.68 218699.96 226121.38 194143.46 220990.09 228518.68 ** b) Borrowings from banks 38317.31 81541.3 67199.18 38369.13 81963.31 67565.81 c) Other demand & time liabilities 29761.7 59183.75 58469.59 30161.66 59827.09 5911
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 25-Mar-22 10-MAR-2023* 24-MAR-2023* 25-Mar-22 10-MAR-2023* 24-MAR-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 190569.68 218699.96 226121.38 194143.46 220990.09 228518.68 ** b) Borrowings from banks 38317.31 81541.3 67199.18 38369.13 81963.31 67565.81 c) Other demand & time liabilities 29761.7 59183.75 58469.59 30161.66 59827.09 5911
Mar 31, 2023
Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks - March 2023
Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of March 2023. Highlights: Lending Rates: The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs increased by 24 basis points (bps) from 9.00 per cent in January 2023 to 9.24 per cent in February 2023. The WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs increased by 9 bps from 9.58 per cent in January 2023 to 9.67 per cen
Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of March 2023. Highlights: Lending Rates: The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs increased by 24 basis points (bps) from 9.00 per cent in January 2023 to 9.24 per cent in February 2023. The WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs increased by 9 bps from 9.58 per cent in January 2023 to 9.67 per cen
Mar 24, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 10, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 11-Mar-22 24-FEB-2023* 10-MAR-2023* 11-Mar-22 24-FEB-2023* 10-MAR-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 185181.83 217311.03 218697.67 188590 219565.33 220987.80** b) Borrowings from banks 43520.75 68361.21 81539.79 43672.45 68708.79 81961.8 c) Other demand & time liabilities 27993.94 59105.89 59185.32 28380.44 59731.27 59828.6
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 11-Mar-22 24-FEB-2023* 10-MAR-2023* 11-Mar-22 24-FEB-2023* 10-MAR-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 185181.83 217311.03 218697.67 188590 219565.33 220987.80** b) Borrowings from banks 43520.75 68361.21 81539.79 43672.45 68708.79 81961.8 c) Other demand & time liabilities 27993.94 59105.89 59185.32 28380.44 59731.27 59828.6
Mar 22, 2023
Governor, RBI lays the Foundation Stone of a ‘New Greenfield Data Centre’ and ‘Enterprise Computing & Cybersecurity Training Institute’ of RBI
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), today laid the foundation stone for establishment of a “Greenfield Data Centre’ and ‘Enterprise Computing & Cybersecurity Training Institute’ in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Governor in his remarks acknowledged the critical role played by technology in supporting the activities of the financial sector and the RBI over the years and recently, in facilitating a robust recovery from the pandemic. He highlighted
Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), today laid the foundation stone for establishment of a “Greenfield Data Centre’ and ‘Enterprise Computing & Cybersecurity Training Institute’ in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Governor in his remarks acknowledged the critical role played by technology in supporting the activities of the financial sector and the RBI over the years and recently, in facilitating a robust recovery from the pandemic. He highlighted
Mar 15, 2023
Reserve Bank of India and Central Bank of the UAE sign MoU to promote innovation in financial products and services
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today in Abu Dhabi, to enhance cooperation and jointly enable innovation in financial products and services. Under the MoU, the two central banks will collaborate on various emerging areas of FinTech, especially Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and explore interoperability between the CBDCs of CBUAE and RBI. CBUAE and RBI will join
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today in Abu Dhabi, to enhance cooperation and jointly enable innovation in financial products and services. Under the MoU, the two central banks will collaborate on various emerging areas of FinTech, especially Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and explore interoperability between the CBDCs of CBUAE and RBI. CBUAE and RBI will join
Mar 10, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 24, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS(Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 25-Feb-22 10-FEB-2023* 24-FEB-2023* 25-Feb-22 10-FEB-2023* 24-FEB-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 182113.97 213720.69 217330.57 185500.02 215983.02 219584.87** b) Borrowings from banks 44343.03 75689.15 68372.02 44491.08 75936.62 68719.6 c) Other demand & time liabilities 25499.34 56555.56 59076.33 25883.31 57203.9 59701.
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS(Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 25-Feb-22 10-FEB-2023* 24-FEB-2023* 25-Feb-22 10-FEB-2023* 24-FEB-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 182113.97 213720.69 217330.57 185500.02 215983.02 219584.87** b) Borrowings from banks 44343.03 75689.15 68372.02 44491.08 75936.62 68719.6 c) Other demand & time liabilities 25499.34 56555.56 59076.33 25883.31 57203.9 59701.
Mar 01, 2023
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) High risk and other monitored jurisdictions - February 24, 2023
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), vide public document ‘High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action’ – February 24, 2023, has called on its members and other jurisdictions to refer to the statement on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Iran adopted in February 2020 which remains in effect. Further, Myanmar was added to the list of High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action in the October 2022 FATF plenary. FATF has called on its
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), vide public document ‘High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action’ – February 24, 2023, has called on its members and other jurisdictions to refer to the statement on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Iran adopted in February 2020 which remains in effect. Further, Myanmar was added to the list of High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action in the October 2022 FATF plenary. FATF has called on its
Feb 28, 2023
Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks - February 2023
Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of February 2023. Highlights: Lending Rates: The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs increased by 12 basis points (bps) from 8.88 per cent in December 2022 to 9.00 per cent in January 2023. The WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs increased by 6 bps from 9.52 per cent in December 2022 to 9.58 per
Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of February 2023. Highlights: Lending Rates: The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs increased by 12 basis points (bps) from 8.88 per cent in December 2022 to 9.00 per cent in January 2023. The WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs increased by 6 bps from 9.52 per cent in December 2022 to 9.58 per
Feb 24, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 10, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 11-Feb-22 27-JAN-2023* 10-FEB-2023* 11-Feb-22 27-JAN-2023* 10-FEB-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 182545.29 208480.15 213130.63 185977.18 210725.4 215392.96** b) Borrowings from banks 57008.24 62698.31 75570.75 57060.34 63048.67 75818.22 c) Other demand & time liabilities 24249.82 55012.6 56547.32 24642.41 55634.9 57195.
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 11-Feb-22 27-JAN-2023* 10-FEB-2023* 11-Feb-22 27-JAN-2023* 10-FEB-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 182545.29 208480.15 213130.63 185977.18 210725.4 215392.96** b) Borrowings from banks 57008.24 62698.31 75570.75 57060.34 63048.67 75818.22 c) Other demand & time liabilities 24249.82 55012.6 56547.32 24642.41 55634.9 57195.
Feb 17, 2023
RBI releases ‘Draft Guidelines on Minimum Capital Requirements for Market Risk - under Basel III’
As part of convergence of the Reserve Bank’s regulations for banks with Basel III standards, the Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website ‘Draft Guidelines for Minimum Capital Requirements for Market Risk’ for comments of stakeholders and members of the public. These guidelines shall be applicable to all Commercial Banks (excluding Local Area Banks, Payments Banks, Regional Rural Banks and Small Finance Banks) and shall come into effect from April 1, 2024
As part of convergence of the Reserve Bank’s regulations for banks with Basel III standards, the Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website ‘Draft Guidelines for Minimum Capital Requirements for Market Risk’ for comments of stakeholders and members of the public. These guidelines shall be applicable to all Commercial Banks (excluding Local Area Banks, Payments Banks, Regional Rural Banks and Small Finance Banks) and shall come into effect from April 1, 2024
Feb 10, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 27, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 28-Jan-22 13-JAN-2023* 27-JAN-2023* 28-Jan-22 13-JAN-2023* 27-JAN-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 186194.23 209292.45 208480.15 189586.24 211585.21 210725.40 ** b) Borrowings from banks 56015.11 46095.14 62698.31 56311.18 46341.58 63048.67 c) Other demand & time liabilities 24374.82 54314.42 55012.6 24738.5 54937.14 5563
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 28-Jan-22 13-JAN-2023* 27-JAN-2023* 28-Jan-22 13-JAN-2023* 27-JAN-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 186194.23 209292.45 208480.15 189586.24 211585.21 210725.40 ** b) Borrowings from banks 56015.11 46095.14 62698.31 56311.18 46341.58 63048.67 c) Other demand & time liabilities 24374.82 54314.42 55012.6 24738.5 54937.14 5563
Feb 03, 2023
RBI statement on the health of Indian Banking sector
There have been media reports expressing concern about the exposures of Indian banks to a business conglomerate. As the regulator and supervisor, the RBI maintains a constant vigil on the banking sector and on individual banks with a view to maintain financial stability. The RBI has a Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) database system where the banks report their exposure of ₹5 crore and above which is used for monitoring purposes. As per the R
There have been media reports expressing concern about the exposures of Indian banks to a business conglomerate. As the regulator and supervisor, the RBI maintains a constant vigil on the banking sector and on individual banks with a view to maintain financial stability. The RBI has a Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) database system where the banks report their exposure of ₹5 crore and above which is used for monitoring purposes. As per the R
Jan 31, 2023
Action against SBM Bank (India) Ltd., under section 35 A and 36 (1) (a) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Partial Relaxation
The Reserve Bank of India on January 23, 2023 had directed SBM Bank (India) Ltd to stop, with immediate effect, all transactions under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) till further orders. The order was based on certain material supervisory concerns observed in the bank. The bank has since initiated corrective actions and made submission for relaxation of the restrictions. Based on the submission and also to provide relief to the affected customers of the bank, it
The Reserve Bank of India on January 23, 2023 had directed SBM Bank (India) Ltd to stop, with immediate effect, all transactions under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) till further orders. The order was based on certain material supervisory concerns observed in the bank. The bank has since initiated corrective actions and made submission for relaxation of the restrictions. Based on the submission and also to provide relief to the affected customers of the bank, it
Jan 31, 2023
Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks - January 2023
Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of January 2023. Highlights: Lending Rates: The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs increased by 02 basis points (bps) from 8.86 per cent in November 2022 to 8.88 per cent in December 2022. The WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs increased by 10 bps from 9.42 per cent in November 2022 to 9.52 pe
Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) for the month of January 2023. Highlights: Lending Rates: The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of SCBs increased by 02 basis points (bps) from 8.86 per cent in November 2022 to 8.88 per cent in December 2022. The WALR on outstanding rupee loans of SCBs increased by 10 bps from 9.42 per cent in November 2022 to 9.52 pe
Jan 27, 2023
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 13, 2023
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 14-Jan-22 30-DEC-2022* 13-JAN-2023* 14-Jan-22 30-DEC-2022* 13-JAN-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 183315.65 218462.57 208550.19 187545.62 220831.96 210842.95 ** b) Borrowings from banks 43557.95 51283.99 47417.94 43718.25 51597.5 47664.38 c) Other demand & time liabilities 23751.6 56547.73 54570.37 24117.33 57149.73 5519
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 14-Jan-22 30-DEC-2022* 13-JAN-2023* 14-Jan-22 30-DEC-2022* 13-JAN-2023* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 183315.65 218462.57 208550.19 187545.62 220831.96 210842.95 ** b) Borrowings from banks 43557.95 51283.99 47417.94 43718.25 51597.5 47664.38 c) Other demand & time liabilities 23751.6 56547.73 54570.37 24117.33 57149.73 5519
Jan 25, 2023
RBI releases Discussion Paper on Securitisation of Stressed Assets Framework (SSAF)
As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released on September 30, 2022, RBI had proposed to introduce a framework for securitisation of stressed assets, in addition to the ARC route. It was announced that a discussion paper detailing relevant contours of the proposed framework would be issued shortly. Accordingly, RBI has today released the Discussion Paper on SSAF inviting comments from stakeholders. The Discussion paper broadly covers nine
As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released on September 30, 2022, RBI had proposed to introduce a framework for securitisation of stressed assets, in addition to the ARC route. It was announced that a discussion paper detailing relevant contours of the proposed framework would be issued shortly. Accordingly, RBI has today released the Discussion Paper on SSAF inviting comments from stakeholders. The Discussion paper broadly covers nine
Jan 23, 2023
Action against SBM Bank (India) Ltd., under sections 35 A and 36(1)(a) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
The Reserve Bank of India has today, in exercise of its powers under sections 35A and 36(1)(a) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, directed SBM Bank (India) Ltd to stop, with immediate effect, all transactions under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) till further orders. This action is based on certain material supervisory concerns observed in the bank. (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2022-2023/1597
The Reserve Bank of India has today, in exercise of its powers under sections 35A and 36(1)(a) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, directed SBM Bank (India) Ltd to stop, with immediate effect, all transactions under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) till further orders. This action is based on certain material supervisory concerns observed in the bank. (Yogesh Dayal) Chief General Manager Press Release: 2022-2023/1597
Jan 16, 2023
State Finances: A Study of Budgets of 2022-23
Today, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Report titled “State Finances: A Study of Budgets of 2022-23”, an annual publication that provides information, analysis and an assessment of the finances of State governments for 2022-23 against the backdrop of actual and revised/provisional accounts for 2020-21 and 2021-22, respectively. The theme of this year’s Report is “Capital Formation in India - The Role of States”. Highlights: The fiscal health of the States
Today, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Report titled “State Finances: A Study of Budgets of 2022-23”, an annual publication that provides information, analysis and an assessment of the finances of State governments for 2022-23 against the backdrop of actual and revised/provisional accounts for 2020-21 and 2021-22, respectively. The theme of this year’s Report is “Capital Formation in India - The Role of States”. Highlights: The fiscal health of the States
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