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Nov 16, 1999
RBI issues guideline on Debit / Smart Cards
The Reserve Bank of India has issued guidelines to the banks for issuing of debit cards and smart cards. With the spread of information technology, electronic money, namely, debit cards and smart cards are being increasingly used as alternative payment instruments. These guidelines have been issued with a view to helping banks to introduce appropriate schemes in issuing of electronic cards to ease pressure on physical cash.Debit cards are plastic cards connected with
The Reserve Bank of India has issued guidelines to the banks for issuing of debit cards and smart cards. With the spread of information technology, electronic money, namely, debit cards and smart cards are being increasingly used as alternative payment instruments. These guidelines have been issued with a view to helping banks to introduce appropriate schemes in issuing of electronic cards to ease pressure on physical cash.Debit cards are plastic cards connected with
Nov 15, 1999
RBI releases Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 1998-99
The Reserve Bank of India today released its Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 1998-99. The Report gives a comprehensive account of the performance of commercial and cooperative banks, as also of other financial entities during 1998-99, besides the policy and regulatory environment in which they operate. The highlight of the Report is a detailed treatment of main aspects of the functioning of the non-banking finance companies (NBFCs).The first chapter c
The Reserve Bank of India today released its Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 1998-99. The Report gives a comprehensive account of the performance of commercial and cooperative banks, as also of other financial entities during 1998-99, besides the policy and regulatory environment in which they operate. The highlight of the Report is a detailed treatment of main aspects of the functioning of the non-banking finance companies (NBFCs).The first chapter c
Nov 12, 1999
Clarification on Gold Deposit Scheme
Some clarifications have been sought as to whether the acceptance of gold under the gold deposit scheme is restricted only to gold in scrap form. The Reserve Bank of India has, therefore, clarified for the information of the general public that gold in any form such as ornaments, jewellery, coins, bars etc. may be tendered by the depositor to the bank authorised to accept such a deposit. The bank will then make a preliminary assay without breaking or changing the form
Some clarifications have been sought as to whether the acceptance of gold under the gold deposit scheme is restricted only to gold in scrap form. The Reserve Bank of India has, therefore, clarified for the information of the general public that gold in any form such as ornaments, jewellery, coins, bars etc. may be tendered by the depositor to the bank authorised to accept such a deposit. The bank will then make a preliminary assay without breaking or changing the form
Nov 01, 1999
RBI Working Group suggests roadmap for Credit Information Bureau
The Working Group constituted by the Reserve Bank of India to explore the possibilities of setting up a Credit Information Bureau in India submitted its report today. The Group in its report has pointed out that under the existing legal framework disclosure of information on banks’ customers is prohibited. However, pending legislative amendments, a beginning might be made for setting up a Credit Information Bureau that can operate with information relating to suit fil
The Working Group constituted by the Reserve Bank of India to explore the possibilities of setting up a Credit Information Bureau in India submitted its report today. The Group in its report has pointed out that under the existing legal framework disclosure of information on banks’ customers is prohibited. However, pending legislative amendments, a beginning might be made for setting up a Credit Information Bureau that can operate with information relating to suit fil
Nov 01, 1999
Banks to remain closed on January 1 for Public Dealings
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a directive advising that all scheduled commercial banks, including regional rural banks, would remain closed for public transactions on January 1, 2000. This is in conformity with the international practices as a part of contingency plan for the year 2000 (Y2K) preparations.As per the Reserve Bank directive, banks would have to be kept open on that day for staff members so that continuity of business operations in the year 2000 co
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a directive advising that all scheduled commercial banks, including regional rural banks, would remain closed for public transactions on January 1, 2000. This is in conformity with the international practices as a part of contingency plan for the year 2000 (Y2K) preparations.As per the Reserve Bank directive, banks would have to be kept open on that day for staff members so that continuity of business operations in the year 2000 co
Oct 09, 1999
Aggregate Deposits and Gross Bank Credit of All Scheduled Commercial Banks:Quarterly Handout: June 1999
The 'Banking Statistics: Quarterly Handout - June 1999' providing data on aggregate deposits and gross bank credit of scheduled commercial banks as on June 25, 1999, with various classifications, has been published by the Reserve Bank of India. The primary data have been collected from the scheduled commercial banks through the BSR-7 return. Data have been presented according to top hundred centres, population groups, districts, states and bank groups. The publication
The 'Banking Statistics: Quarterly Handout - June 1999' providing data on aggregate deposits and gross bank credit of scheduled commercial banks as on June 25, 1999, with various classifications, has been published by the Reserve Bank of India. The primary data have been collected from the scheduled commercial banks through the BSR-7 return. Data have been presented according to top hundred centres, population groups, districts, states and bank groups. The publication
Sep 29, 1999
Banks to remain closed for public on September 30, 1999
All scheduled banks and co-operative banks in India shall remain closed for public transactions on September 30, 1999 to enable them to close their half-yearly books of accounts.Rupambara Padhi ManagerPress Release : 1999-2000/447
All scheduled banks and co-operative banks in India shall remain closed for public transactions on September 30, 1999 to enable them to close their half-yearly books of accounts.Rupambara Padhi ManagerPress Release : 1999-2000/447
Aug 30, 1999
Pay income tax at specified bank branches : Reserve Bank of India
For the convenience of income tax assessees, arrangements have been made for receipt of advance income tax at specified branches of Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India, Dena Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, State Bank of India and United Bank of India. The designated branches of these banks are authorised by the income tax department to accept payment of income tax dues. Assessees are advised to take advantage of these standing arrange
For the convenience of income tax assessees, arrangements have been made for receipt of advance income tax at specified branches of Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India, Dena Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, State Bank of India and United Bank of India. The designated branches of these banks are authorised by the income tax department to accept payment of income tax dues. Assessees are advised to take advantage of these standing arrange
Aug 19, 1999
Report of the Working Group on International Banking Statistics
In the context of the recent crisis in East Asia, the need for collection of timely and comprehensive information on international exposure of commercial banks has assumed critical importance at the international level. With the growing liberalisation of the external sector, close monitoring, on an ongoing basis, of the international claims and liabilities of the Indian banking sector has also become necessary. This will enable India to gauge the developments in inter
In the context of the recent crisis in East Asia, the need for collection of timely and comprehensive information on international exposure of commercial banks has assumed critical importance at the international level. With the growing liberalisation of the external sector, close monitoring, on an ongoing basis, of the international claims and liabilities of the Indian banking sector has also become necessary. This will enable India to gauge the developments in inter
Aug 06, 1999
Reserve Bank releases Report on Repurchase Agreements for Market Feedback
The Reserve Bank of India has today published the report on 'Repurchase Agreements (Repos)', prepared by the sub-group of the erstwhile Technical Advisory Committee on Government Securities Market. Copies of the report are been circulated among market participants, such as, primary dealers, satellite dealers and the Fixed Income and Money Market Dealers Association (FIMMDA) for obtaining their views.There has been continuing demand from the market participants to wide
The Reserve Bank of India has today published the report on 'Repurchase Agreements (Repos)', prepared by the sub-group of the erstwhile Technical Advisory Committee on Government Securities Market. Copies of the report are been circulated among market participants, such as, primary dealers, satellite dealers and the Fixed Income and Money Market Dealers Association (FIMMDA) for obtaining their views.There has been continuing demand from the market participants to wide
Jul 06, 1999
Aggregate Deposits and Gross Bank Credit of All Scheduled Commercial Banks : Quarterly Handout:March 31, 1999
The 'Banking Statistics: Quarterly Handout - March 1999' providing data on aggregate deposits and gross bank credit of scheduled commercial banks as on March 31, 1999, with various classifications, has been published by the Reserve Bank of India. The primary data have been collected from the scheduled commercial banks through the BSR-7 return. Data have been presented according to top hundred centres, population groups, districts, states and bank groups. The publicati
The 'Banking Statistics: Quarterly Handout - March 1999' providing data on aggregate deposits and gross bank credit of scheduled commercial banks as on March 31, 1999, with various classifications, has been published by the Reserve Bank of India. The primary data have been collected from the scheduled commercial banks through the BSR-7 return. Data have been presented according to top hundred centres, population groups, districts, states and bank groups. The publicati
Jun 08, 1999
Working Group to explore the possibilities of setting up a Credit Information Bureau in India
The Reserve Bank of India has set up a Working Group to explore the possibilities of setting up a Credit Information Bureau in India. The credit information bureau is being contemplated for the collection of credit information relating to borrowers from lending institutions and for the provision of such information to the financial system, with a view to facilitating the distribution of credit to all sectors of the economy and for related or incidental matters. The co
The Reserve Bank of India has set up a Working Group to explore the possibilities of setting up a Credit Information Bureau in India. The credit information bureau is being contemplated for the collection of credit information relating to borrowers from lending institutions and for the provision of such information to the financial system, with a view to facilitating the distribution of credit to all sectors of the economy and for related or incidental matters. The co
Jun 07, 1999
Banks to register Nomination Facility in Deposit Accounts in Passbooks
The Reserve Bank of India has decided to introduce the practice of recording on the face of the passbooks the position regarding availment of nomination facility. The banks will now be able to record on the face of the passbook the position regarding availment of nomination facility by a depositor. The bank will record this on the passbook with a legend "Nomination Registered". The facility intends to facilitate expeditious settlement of claims by banks in the account
The Reserve Bank of India has decided to introduce the practice of recording on the face of the passbooks the position regarding availment of nomination facility. The banks will now be able to record on the face of the passbook the position regarding availment of nomination facility by a depositor. The bank will record this on the passbook with a legend "Nomination Registered". The facility intends to facilitate expeditious settlement of claims by banks in the account
Jun 02, 1999
Bareilly Corporation branches to function as branches of Bank of Baroda from tomorrow
The Reserve Bank of India has notified that from June 3, 1999, branches of the Bareilly Corporation Bank Ltd. will function as branches of Bank of Baroda.The Bareilly Corporation Bank Ltd. was already under an Order of Moratorium from the close of business on March 8, 1999 up to June 5, 1999 (inclusive). The moratorium was recommended by the Reserve Bank of India to the Government of India under Sub-section (1) of Section 45 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The Go
The Reserve Bank of India has notified that from June 3, 1999, branches of the Bareilly Corporation Bank Ltd. will function as branches of Bank of Baroda.The Bareilly Corporation Bank Ltd. was already under an Order of Moratorium from the close of business on March 8, 1999 up to June 5, 1999 (inclusive). The moratorium was recommended by the Reserve Bank of India to the Government of India under Sub-section (1) of Section 45 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The Go
Apr 07, 1999
Aggregate Deposits and Gross Bank Credit of All Scheduled Commercial Banks: Quarterly Handout: Last Friday of December 1998
The 'Banking Statistics: Quarterly Handout - December 1998' providing data on Aggregate Deposits and Gross Bank Credit of Scheduled Commercial Banks as on last Friday of December 1998, with various classifications, has been published by Reserve Bank of India. The primary data have been collected from the Scheduled Commercial Banks through the BSR-7 return. Data have been presented according to top hundred centres, population groups, districts, states and bank groups.T
The 'Banking Statistics: Quarterly Handout - December 1998' providing data on Aggregate Deposits and Gross Bank Credit of Scheduled Commercial Banks as on last Friday of December 1998, with various classifications, has been published by Reserve Bank of India. The primary data have been collected from the Scheduled Commercial Banks through the BSR-7 return. Data have been presented according to top hundred centres, population groups, districts, states and bank groups.T
Mar 01, 1999
RBI announces reduction in Repo Rate, Bank Rate and CRR
The Reserve Bank of India has today announced the following measures :A reduction in Repo Rate from 8 per cent to 6 per cent effective March 3, 1999. A reduction in Bank Rate from 9 per cent to 8 per cent effective close of business hours on March 1, 1999. A reduction in Cash Reserve Ratio from 11 per cent to 10.5 per cent effective from the fortnight beginning on March 13, 1999.Alpana Killawala General ManagerPress Release : 1998-99/1118
The Reserve Bank of India has today announced the following measures :A reduction in Repo Rate from 8 per cent to 6 per cent effective March 3, 1999. A reduction in Bank Rate from 9 per cent to 8 per cent effective close of business hours on March 1, 1999. A reduction in Cash Reserve Ratio from 11 per cent to 10.5 per cent effective from the fortnight beginning on March 13, 1999.Alpana Killawala General ManagerPress Release : 1998-99/1118
Mar 01, 1999
Income Tax Dues can be paid at Designated Bank Branches
For the convenience of income tax assessees, the Income Tax department has authorised designated branches of Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India, Dena Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, State Bank of India and United Bank of India to accept payment of income tax dues. Accordingly, arrangements have been made for receipt of advance income tax at the designated branches of these banks.The Reserve Bank of India has advised assessees to take
For the convenience of income tax assessees, the Income Tax department has authorised designated branches of Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India, Dena Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, State Bank of India and United Bank of India to accept payment of income tax dues. Accordingly, arrangements have been made for receipt of advance income tax at the designated branches of these banks.The Reserve Bank of India has advised assessees to take
Feb 26, 1999
Banks to observe Saturday February 27, 1999 as a whole working day
The Reserve Bank of India has decided that bank branches (including Regional Rural Banks and cooperative banks)will remain open for the whole day on Saturday, February 27, 1999 to obviate the inconvenience caused to customers on account of dislocation of banking services on February 25 and 26, 1999, and in public interest . Normal banking transactions will, therefore, be undertaken in these banks/branches on February 27, 1999 and they will observe business/working hou
The Reserve Bank of India has decided that bank branches (including Regional Rural Banks and cooperative banks)will remain open for the whole day on Saturday, February 27, 1999 to obviate the inconvenience caused to customers on account of dislocation of banking services on February 25 and 26, 1999, and in public interest . Normal banking transactions will, therefore, be undertaken in these banks/branches on February 27, 1999 and they will observe business/working hou
Feb 19, 1999
Final Guidelines on Asset-Liability Management (ALM) System in Banks
The Reserve Bank of India has today issued final guidelines on Asset-Liability Management (ALM) System for implementation by banks effective April 1, 1999. The guidelines mainly address liquidity and interest rate risks and have been formulated to serve as a benchmark for banks not having formal ALM systems. Banks which have already adopted more sophisticated systems, have been permitted to continue their existing systems but have been asked to finetune their manageme
The Reserve Bank of India has today issued final guidelines on Asset-Liability Management (ALM) System for implementation by banks effective April 1, 1999. The guidelines mainly address liquidity and interest rate risks and have been formulated to serve as a benchmark for banks not having formal ALM systems. Banks which have already adopted more sophisticated systems, have been permitted to continue their existing systems but have been asked to finetune their manageme
Feb 08, 1999
RBI Working Group for Revival of Weak Public Sector Banks
In consultation with the Government of India, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to set up a Working Group under the Chairmanship of Shri M. S. Verma, former Chairman of State Bank of India and presently Adviser to the Reserve Bank, to suggest measures for revival of weak public sector banks, with the following members :(i)Shri K. R. Ramamurthy, Chairman, Vysya Bank Limited(ii)Shri M. M. Chitale, Chartered Accountant (former President, Institute of Chartered Accoun
In consultation with the Government of India, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to set up a Working Group under the Chairmanship of Shri M. S. Verma, former Chairman of State Bank of India and presently Adviser to the Reserve Bank, to suggest measures for revival of weak public sector banks, with the following members :(i)Shri K. R. Ramamurthy, Chairman, Vysya Bank Limited(ii)Shri M. M. Chitale, Chartered Accountant (former President, Institute of Chartered Accoun
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