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Apr 07, 2022
RBI releases Guidelines on Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)
The Reserve Bank of India today released the guidelines on “Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)”. This follows an announcement, made in the Union Budget 2022-23 for setting up of 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) in 75 districts to commemorate the 75 years of independence of our country (Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav). In pursuance of the budget announcement a ‘Committee for establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)’ was set-up by the Reserve Bank to outline a r
The Reserve Bank of India today released the guidelines on “Establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)”. This follows an announcement, made in the Union Budget 2022-23 for setting up of 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) in 75 districts to commemorate the 75 years of independence of our country (Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav). In pursuance of the budget announcement a ‘Committee for establishment of Digital Banking Units (DBUs)’ was set-up by the Reserve Bank to outline a r
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Apr 07, 2022
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 25, 2022
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 26-Mar-21 11-MAR-2022* 25-MAR-2022* 26-Mar-21 11-MAR-2022* 25-MAR-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 195866.03 185181.88 190574.32 200585.17 188590.06 194148.10** b) Borrowings from banks 40879.88 43520.76 38317.35 40885.88 43672.46 38369.18 c) Other demand & time liabilities 17843.14 27993.92 29930.92 18058.72 28380.43 303
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 26-Mar-21 11-MAR-2022* 25-MAR-2022* 26-Mar-21 11-MAR-2022* 25-MAR-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 195866.03 185181.88 190574.32 200585.17 188590.06 194148.10** b) Borrowings from banks 40879.88 43520.76 38317.35 40885.88 43672.46 38369.18 c) Other demand & time liabilities 17843.14 27993.92 29930.92 18058.72 28380.43 303
Apr 05, 2022
Review of Requirement of Counter-Cyclical Capital Buffer
The framework on countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) was put in place by the Reserve Bank in terms of guidelines issued on February 5, 2015 wherein it was advised that the CCyB would be activated as and when the circumstances warranted, and that the decision would normally be pre-announced. The framework envisages the credit-to-GDP gap as the main indicator, which may be used in conjunction with other supplementary indicators. Based on the review and empirical analy
The framework on countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) was put in place by the Reserve Bank in terms of guidelines issued on February 5, 2015 wherein it was advised that the CCyB would be activated as and when the circumstances warranted, and that the decision would normally be pre-announced. The framework envisages the credit-to-GDP gap as the main indicator, which may be used in conjunction with other supplementary indicators. Based on the review and empirical analy
Mar 31, 2022
Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks for the month of March 2022
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Bank based on data received during the month of March 2022. Rupambara Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1940
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Bank based on data received during the month of March 2022. Rupambara Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1940
Mar 24, 2022
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 11, 2022
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 12-Mar-21 25-FEB-2022* 11-MAR-2022* 12-Mar-21 25-FEB-2022* 11-MAR-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 190878.12 182113.98 184930.22 195477.33 185500.03 188338.40** b) Borrowings from banks 37822.55 44343.05 41991.97 38277.58 44491.1 42143.67 c) Other demand & time liabilities 17870.76 25499.37 27993.6 18087.83 25883.34 28380
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 12-Mar-21 25-FEB-2022* 11-MAR-2022* 12-Mar-21 25-FEB-2022* 11-MAR-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 190878.12 182113.98 184930.22 195477.33 185500.03 188338.40** b) Borrowings from banks 37822.55 44343.05 41991.97 38277.58 44491.1 42143.67 c) Other demand & time liabilities 17870.76 25499.37 27993.6 18087.83 25883.34 28380
Mar 16, 2022
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) High risk and other monitored jurisdictions - March 04, 2022
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), vide public document ‘High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action’ dated March 04, 2022, has called on its members and other jurisdictions to refer to the statement on these jurisdictions adopted in February 2020. FATF had earlier identified the following jurisdictions as having strategic deficiencies which have developed an action plan with the FATF to deal with them. These jurisdictions are: Albania, Barbados, Burkina
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), vide public document ‘High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action’ dated March 04, 2022, has called on its members and other jurisdictions to refer to the statement on these jurisdictions adopted in February 2020. FATF had earlier identified the following jurisdictions as having strategic deficiencies which have developed an action plan with the FATF to deal with them. These jurisdictions are: Albania, Barbados, Burkina
Mar 11, 2022
Action against Paytm Payments Bank Ltd under section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
Reserve Bank of India has today, in exercise of its powers, inter alia, under section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, directed Paytm Payments Bank Ltd to stop, with immediate effect, onboarding of new customers. The bank has also been directed to appoint an IT audit firm to conduct a comprehensive System Audit of its IT system. Onboarding of new customers by Paytm Payments Bank Ltd will be subject to specific permission to be granted by RBI after reviewing re
Reserve Bank of India has today, in exercise of its powers, inter alia, under section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, directed Paytm Payments Bank Ltd to stop, with immediate effect, onboarding of new customers. The bank has also been directed to appoint an IT audit firm to conduct a comprehensive System Audit of its IT system. Onboarding of new customers by Paytm Payments Bank Ltd will be subject to specific permission to be granted by RBI after reviewing re
Mar 10, 2022
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 25, 2022
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 26-Feb-21 11-FEB-2022* 25-FEB-2022* 26-Feb-21 11-FEB-2022* 25-FEB-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 192925.21 182545.24 182206.61 197527.53 185977.13 185592.66** b) Borrowings from banks 39193.6 57008.24 44375.41 39369.62 57060.34 44523.46 c) Other demand & time liabilities 17660.98 24249.84 25498.55 17881.35 24642.43 2588
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 26-Feb-21 11-FEB-2022* 25-FEB-2022* 26-Feb-21 11-FEB-2022* 25-FEB-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 192925.21 182545.24 182206.61 197527.53 185977.13 185592.66** b) Borrowings from banks 39193.6 57008.24 44375.41 39369.62 57060.34 44523.46 c) Other demand & time liabilities 17660.98 24249.84 25498.55 17881.35 24642.43 2588
Mar 09, 2022
Reserve Bank clarifies on the mode of receipt of complaints under Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme 2021(RB-IOS)
Instances of misinformation being spread through certain sections of the social media about the Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme 2021 (RB-IOS) have come to the notice of the RBI. These messages are conveying to public at large to lodge their complaints against entities regulated by RBI through third parties for a charge/fee or otherwise for early redress of grievances. It is clarified that RBI does not have any such arrangement with any entity for redress of
Instances of misinformation being spread through certain sections of the social media about the Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme 2021 (RB-IOS) have come to the notice of the RBI. These messages are conveying to public at large to lodge their complaints against entities regulated by RBI through third parties for a charge/fee or otherwise for early redress of grievances. It is clarified that RBI does not have any such arrangement with any entity for redress of
Feb 28, 2022
Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks for the month of February 2022
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Bank based on data received during the month of February 2022. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1789
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Bank based on data received during the month of February 2022. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1789
Feb 24, 2022
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 11, 2022
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 12-FEB-2021 28-JAN-2022* 11-FEB-2022* 12-FEB-2021 28-JAN-2022* 11-FEB-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 192371.56 186194.23 182397.09 197081.57 189586.24 185828.98 ** b) Borrowings from banks 41391.06 56015.12 57260.22 41403.31 56311.19 57312.32 c) Other demand & time liabilities 17122.51 24374.78 24242.53 17358.29 24738.4
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 12-FEB-2021 28-JAN-2022* 11-FEB-2022* 12-FEB-2021 28-JAN-2022* 11-FEB-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 192371.56 186194.23 182397.09 197081.57 189586.24 185828.98 ** b) Borrowings from banks 41391.06 56015.12 57260.22 41403.31 56311.19 57312.32 c) Other demand & time liabilities 17122.51 24374.78 24242.53 17358.29 24738.4
Feb 18, 2022
Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Interim Recommendations- Second tranche
The Reserve Bank of India has set up a Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) with an objective to reduce the compliance burden on Regulated Entities (REs). RRA had recommended withdrawal of 150 circulars in the first tranche of recommendations vide press release dated November 16, 2021. 2. In continuation of the exercise, RRA has now recommended withdrawal of additional 100 circulars in the second tranche of recommendations. Further, on the suggestions of an internal
The Reserve Bank of India has set up a Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) with an objective to reduce the compliance burden on Regulated Entities (REs). RRA had recommended withdrawal of 150 circulars in the first tranche of recommendations vide press release dated November 16, 2021. 2. In continuation of the exercise, RRA has now recommended withdrawal of additional 100 circulars in the second tranche of recommendations. Further, on the suggestions of an internal
Feb 10, 2022
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 28, 2022
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 29-Jan-21 14-JAN-2022* 28-JAN-2022* 29-Jan-21 14-JAN-2022* 28-JAN-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 198144.49 183315.66 186108.19 202812.68 187545.63 189500.20 ** b) Borrowings from banks 41913.18 43557.98 56005.47 41913.49 43718.28 56301.54 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16316.38 23751.66 24375.23 16532.74 24117.39 24
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 29-Jan-21 14-JAN-2022* 28-JAN-2022* 29-Jan-21 14-JAN-2022* 28-JAN-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 198144.49 183315.66 186108.19 202812.68 187545.63 189500.20 ** b) Borrowings from banks 41913.18 43557.98 56005.47 41913.49 43718.28 56301.54 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16316.38 23751.66 24375.23 16532.74 24117.39 24
Jan 31, 2022
Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks for the month of January 2022
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Bank based on data received during the month of January 2022. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1641
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Bank based on data received during the month of January 2022. Ajit Prasad Director (Communications) Press Release: 2021-2022/1641
Jan 28, 2022
Consumer Awareness - Cyber Threats and Frauds
It has come to the notice of Reserve Bank of India that unscrupulous elements are defrauding and misleading members of public by using innovative modus operandi including social media techniques, mobile phone calls, etc. In view of this, the Reserve Bank cautions members of public to be aware of fraudulent messages, spurious calls, unknown links, false notifications, unauthorized QR Codes, etc. promising help in securing concessions / expediting response from banks an
It has come to the notice of Reserve Bank of India that unscrupulous elements are defrauding and misleading members of public by using innovative modus operandi including social media techniques, mobile phone calls, etc. In view of this, the Reserve Bank cautions members of public to be aware of fraudulent messages, spurious calls, unknown links, false notifications, unauthorized QR Codes, etc. promising help in securing concessions / expediting response from banks an
Jan 28, 2022
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 14, 2022
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 15-JAN-2021 31-DEC-2021* 14-JAN-2022* 15-JAN-2021 31-DEC-2021* 14-JAN-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 199537.86 186315.54 183822.03 204302.8 190557.45 188052.00** b) Borrowings from banks 45051.3 37883.08 43560.78 45051.3 37900.08 43721.08 c) Other demand & time liabilities 17027.77 25872.87 23073.69 17383.54 26204.21 23
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 15-JAN-2021 31-DEC-2021* 14-JAN-2022* 15-JAN-2021 31-DEC-2021* 14-JAN-2022* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 199537.86 186315.54 183822.03 204302.8 190557.45 188052.00** b) Borrowings from banks 45051.3 37883.08 43560.78 45051.3 37900.08 43721.08 c) Other demand & time liabilities 17027.77 25872.87 23073.69 17383.54 26204.21 23
Jan 25, 2022
The Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Ltd. branches to operate as Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd. branches from January 25, 2022
The Government of India has today sanctioned and notified the Scheme for the amalgamation of the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Ltd. (PMC Bank) with Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd. (USFBL). The amalgamation will come into force with effect from the date of the notification of the scheme i.e. January 25, 2022. All the branches of the PMC Bank will function as branches of Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd. with effect from this date. USFBL is making necessary arrange
The Government of India has today sanctioned and notified the Scheme for the amalgamation of the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Ltd. (PMC Bank) with Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd. (USFBL). The amalgamation will come into force with effect from the date of the notification of the scheme i.e. January 25, 2022. All the branches of the PMC Bank will function as branches of Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd. with effect from this date. USFBL is making necessary arrange
Jan 20, 2022
RBI issues regulations under the amended Factoring Regulation Act, 2011
Government of India has recently amended the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 (“the Act”) which widens the scope of companies that can undertake factoring business. The Act permits Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) to file the particulars of assignment of receivables transactions with the Central Registry on behalf of the Factors for operational efficiency. Further, the Act empowers the Reserve Bank of India to make regulations prescribing the manner of grant
Government of India has recently amended the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 (“the Act”) which widens the scope of companies that can undertake factoring business. The Act permits Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) to file the particulars of assignment of receivables transactions with the Central Registry on behalf of the Factors for operational efficiency. Further, the Act empowers the Reserve Bank of India to make regulations prescribing the manner of grant
Jan 14, 2022
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, December 31, 2021
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 01-Jan-21 17-DEC-2021 * 31-DEC-2021 * 01-Jan-21 17-DEC-2021 * 31-DEC-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 207017.6 197035.32 186645.55 211773.03 201237.98 190887.46 ** b) Borrowings from banks 42616.98 35175.49 37794.37 42672.53 35181.49 37811.37 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16229.1 23654.42 25866.97 16562.27 23991.86
(Amount in Crore of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs and SFBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 01-Jan-21 17-DEC-2021 * 31-DEC-2021 * 01-Jan-21 17-DEC-2021 * 31-DEC-2021 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 207017.6 197035.32 186645.55 211773.03 201237.98 190887.46 ** b) Borrowings from banks 42616.98 35175.49 37794.37 42672.53 35181.49 37811.37 c) Other demand & time liabilities 16229.1 23654.42 25866.97 16562.27 23991.86
Jan 12, 2022
RBI releases Annual Report of Ombudsman Schemes, 2020-21
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the year 2020-21 today, which has been prepared for the nine-month period, i.e., July 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, in alignment with the change in the Financial Year of RBI from ‘July – June’ to ‘April – March' with effect from July 1, 2020. The Annual Report covers the activities under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 (BOS), the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the year 2020-21 today, which has been prepared for the nine-month period, i.e., July 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, in alignment with the change in the Financial Year of RBI from ‘July – June’ to ‘April – March' with effect from July 1, 2020. The Annual Report covers the activities under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 (BOS), the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies
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