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Dec 14, 2021
PCA Framework for NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India has today issued the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). It may be recalled that the revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) was issued on November 2, 2021. NBFCs have been growing in size and have substantial inter-connectedness with other segments of the financial system. Accordingly, a PCA Framework for NBFCs has also been put in place to furth
The Reserve Bank of India has today issued the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). It may be recalled that the revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) was issued on November 2, 2021. NBFCs have been growing in size and have substantial inter-connectedness with other segments of the financial system. Accordingly, a PCA Framework for NBFCs has also been put in place to furth
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Dec 07, 2021
Reserve Bank of India retains the Advisory Committee of Reliance Capital Ltd
It may be recalled that, in exercise of powers conferred under Section 45-IE (5) (a) of the RBI Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank had, on November 30, 2021, constituted a three-member Advisory Committee to assist Shri Nageswara Rao Y, Administrator of Reliance Capital Ltd (RCL) in discharge of his duties. The members of the Committee are: Shri Sanjeev Nautiyal, ex-DMD, State Bank of India Shri Srinivasan Varadarajan, ex-DMD, Axis Bank Shri Praveen P Kadle, ex-MD & CEO,
It may be recalled that, in exercise of powers conferred under Section 45-IE (5) (a) of the RBI Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank had, on November 30, 2021, constituted a three-member Advisory Committee to assist Shri Nageswara Rao Y, Administrator of Reliance Capital Ltd (RCL) in discharge of his duties. The members of the Committee are: Shri Sanjeev Nautiyal, ex-DMD, State Bank of India Shri Srinivasan Varadarajan, ex-DMD, Axis Bank Shri Praveen P Kadle, ex-MD & CEO,
Dec 02, 2021
Application for initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against Reliance Capital Ltd. filed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
The Reserve Bank has today (December 02, 2021) filed an application for initiation of CIRP against Reliance Capital Ltd., under Section 227 read with clause (zk) of sub-section (2) of Section 239 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 read with Rules 5 and 6 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Insolvency and Liquidation Proceedings of Financial Service Providers and Application to Adjudication Authority) Rules, 2019 (“FSP Insolvency Rules”) at the Mumbai Benc
The Reserve Bank has today (December 02, 2021) filed an application for initiation of CIRP against Reliance Capital Ltd., under Section 227 read with clause (zk) of sub-section (2) of Section 239 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 read with Rules 5 and 6 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Insolvency and Liquidation Proceedings of Financial Service Providers and Application to Adjudication Authority) Rules, 2019 (“FSP Insolvency Rules”) at the Mumbai Benc
Nov 30, 2021
RBI appoints an Advisory Committee to advise the Administrator of M/s Reliance Capital Ltd
The Reserve Bank of India, on November 29, 2021 has superseded the board of directors of Reliance Capital Ltd. and appointed Shri Nageswara Rao Y, ex-Executive Director, Bank of Maharashtra, as the Administrator. In exercise of powers conferred under section 45-IE (5) (a) of the RBI Act 1934, the Reserve Bank has constituted a three-member Advisory Committee to assist the Administrator in discharge of his duties. The members of the Advisory Committee are as follows: S
The Reserve Bank of India, on November 29, 2021 has superseded the board of directors of Reliance Capital Ltd. and appointed Shri Nageswara Rao Y, ex-Executive Director, Bank of Maharashtra, as the Administrator. In exercise of powers conferred under section 45-IE (5) (a) of the RBI Act 1934, the Reserve Bank has constituted a three-member Advisory Committee to assist the Administrator in discharge of his duties. The members of the Advisory Committee are as follows: S
Nov 29, 2021
Supersession of the Board of Directors and Appointment of Administrator - M/s Reliance Capital Ltd
In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 45-IE (1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank has today superseded the Board of Directors of M/s Reliance Capital Ltd (RCL) in view of the defaults by RCL in meeting the various payment obligations to its creditors and serious governance concerns which the Board has not been able to address effectively. Shri Nageswar Rao Y (Ex-Executive Director, Bank of Maharashtra) has been appointed as the Admin
In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 45-IE (1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank has today superseded the Board of Directors of M/s Reliance Capital Ltd (RCL) in view of the defaults by RCL in meeting the various payment obligations to its creditors and serious governance concerns which the Board has not been able to address effectively. Shri Nageswar Rao Y (Ex-Executive Director, Bank of Maharashtra) has been appointed as the Admin
Nov 15, 2021
The Reserve Bank introduces Internal Ombudsman mechanism for select Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
As announced in the ‘Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies’ issued as part of the Monetary Policy statement dated October 8, 2021, the Reserve Bank, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 45 (L) read with 45 (M) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has directed Deposit-taking NBFCs (NBFCs-D) with 10 or more branches and Non-Deposit taking NBFCs (NBFCs-ND) with asset size of Rs.5,000 crore and above having public customer interface to appoint
As announced in the ‘Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies’ issued as part of the Monetary Policy statement dated October 8, 2021, the Reserve Bank, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 45 (L) read with 45 (M) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has directed Deposit-taking NBFCs (NBFCs-D) with 10 or more branches and Non-Deposit taking NBFCs (NBFCs-ND) with asset size of Rs.5,000 crore and above having public customer interface to appoint
Oct 22, 2021
RBI releases draft Master Direction on Prudential Regulation for AIFIs - 2021
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website the Draft Reserve Bank of India (Prudential Regulations on Basel III Capital Framework, Exposure Norms, Significant Investments, Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio Norms and Resource Raising Norms for All India Financial Institutions) Directions, 2021. These Directions shall be applicable to the four All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) viz., EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB, and SIDBI. It has bee
The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website the Draft Reserve Bank of India (Prudential Regulations on Basel III Capital Framework, Exposure Norms, Significant Investments, Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio Norms and Resource Raising Norms for All India Financial Institutions) Directions, 2021. These Directions shall be applicable to the four All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) viz., EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB, and SIDBI. It has bee
Oct 12, 2021
Action against Statutory Auditors of NBFC under section 45MAA of RBI Act, 1934
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in exercise of the powers vested under section 45MAA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has, by an order dated September 23, 2021, debarred M/s Haribhakti & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration No. 103523W / W100048), from undertaking any type of audit assignment/s in any of the entities regulated by RBI for a period of two years with effect from April 1, 2022. This action has been taken on account of the fail
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in exercise of the powers vested under section 45MAA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has, by an order dated September 23, 2021, debarred M/s Haribhakti & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration No. 103523W / W100048), from undertaking any type of audit assignment/s in any of the entities regulated by RBI for a period of two years with effect from April 1, 2022. This action has been taken on account of the fail
Oct 12, 2021
Seven NBFCs surrender their Certificate of Registration to RBI
The following NBFCs have surrendered the Certificate of Registration granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has therefore cancelled their Certificate of Registration. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Pramanand Commercial Private Limited Lower ground floor, Hindus
The following NBFCs have surrendered the Certificate of Registration granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has therefore cancelled their Certificate of Registration. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Pramanand Commercial Private Limited Lower ground floor, Hindus
Oct 12, 2021
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of Six NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Cartel Finance and Investments Private Limited KH. No. 773, Harcharan Bagh G/F, Andheria More, Mehrauli, New Delhi-110030 B-14.01612 March 08, 2000 July 05, 2021 2
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Cartel Finance and Investments Private Limited KH. No. 773, Harcharan Bagh G/F, Andheria More, Mehrauli, New Delhi-110030 B-14.01612 March 08, 2000 July 05, 2021 2
Oct 11, 2021
Reserve Bank of India retains the Advisory Committee of Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited and Srei Equipment Finance Limited
It may be recalled that, in exercise of powers conferred under Section 45-IE (5) (a) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank had, on October 04, 2021, constituted a three-member Advisory Committee to assist Shri Rajneesh Sharma, Administrator of Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited (SIFL) and Srei Equipment Finance Limited (SEFL) in discharge of his duties. The members of the Committee are: Shri R. Subramaniakumar, former MD & CEO, Indian Overseas
It may be recalled that, in exercise of powers conferred under Section 45-IE (5) (a) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank had, on October 04, 2021, constituted a three-member Advisory Committee to assist Shri Rajneesh Sharma, Administrator of Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited (SIFL) and Srei Equipment Finance Limited (SEFL) in discharge of his duties. The members of the Committee are: Shri R. Subramaniakumar, former MD & CEO, Indian Overseas
Oct 08, 2021
Application for initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process against Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited and Srei Equipment Finance Limited filed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
The Reserve Bank has today (October 08, 2021) filed applications for initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process against Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited and Srei Equipment Finance Limited under Section 227 read with clause (zk) of sub-section (2) of Section 239 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 read with Rules 5 and 6 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Insolvency and Liquidation Proceedings of Financial Service Providers and Application to
The Reserve Bank has today (October 08, 2021) filed applications for initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process against Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited and Srei Equipment Finance Limited under Section 227 read with clause (zk) of sub-section (2) of Section 239 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 read with Rules 5 and 6 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Insolvency and Liquidation Proceedings of Financial Service Providers and Application to
Oct 04, 2021
Reserve Bank of India Appoints an Advisory Committee to advise the Administrator of Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited (SIFL) and Srei Equipment Finance Limited (SEFL)
The Reserve Bank of India, today, has superseded the board of directors of SIFL and SEFL and appointed Shri Rajneesh Sharma, ex-Chief General Manager, Bank of Baroda, as the Administrator. The Reserve Bank, in exercise of powers conferred under section 45-IE (5) (a) of the RBI Act 1934, has constituted a three-member Advisory Committee to assist the Administrator in discharge of his duties. The members of the Advisory Committee are as follows: 1. Shri R. Subramaniakum
The Reserve Bank of India, today, has superseded the board of directors of SIFL and SEFL and appointed Shri Rajneesh Sharma, ex-Chief General Manager, Bank of Baroda, as the Administrator. The Reserve Bank, in exercise of powers conferred under section 45-IE (5) (a) of the RBI Act 1934, has constituted a three-member Advisory Committee to assist the Administrator in discharge of his duties. The members of the Advisory Committee are as follows: 1. Shri R. Subramaniakum
Oct 04, 2021
Supersession of the Board of Directors and Appointment of Administrator- Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited and Srei Equipment Finance Limited
In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 45-IE (1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank has today superseded the Board of Directors of Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited (SIFL) and Srei Equipment Finance Limited (SEFL), owing to governance concerns and defaults by the aforesaid companies in meeting their various payment obligations. Shri Rajneesh Sharma, Ex- Chief General Manager, Bank of Baroda has been appointed as the Administrator of
In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 45-IE (1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the Reserve Bank has today superseded the Board of Directors of Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited (SIFL) and Srei Equipment Finance Limited (SEFL), owing to governance concerns and defaults by the aforesaid companies in meeting their various payment obligations. Shri Rajneesh Sharma, Ex- Chief General Manager, Bank of Baroda has been appointed as the Administrator of
Sep 30, 2021
Applicable Average Base Rate to be charged by NBFC-MFIs for the Quarter Beginning October 1, 2021
The Reserve Bank of India has today communicated that the applicable average base rate to be charged by Non-Banking Financial Company – Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) to their borrowers for the quarter beginning October 1, 2021 will be 7.95 per cent. It may be recalled that the Reserve Bank had, in its circular dated February 7, 2014, issued to NBFC-MFIs regarding pricing of credit, stated that it will, on the last working day of every quarter, advise the aver
The Reserve Bank of India has today communicated that the applicable average base rate to be charged by Non-Banking Financial Company – Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) to their borrowers for the quarter beginning October 1, 2021 will be 7.95 per cent. It may be recalled that the Reserve Bank had, in its circular dated February 7, 2014, issued to NBFC-MFIs regarding pricing of credit, stated that it will, on the last working day of every quarter, advise the aver
Jul 19, 2021
RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of Four NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sr. No. Name of the Company Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Psychotropics Leasing and Finance Private Limited Plot No. 17, Sector-20A, Faridabad, Haryana- 121001 B-14.00623 April 01, 1998 April 05, 2021 2 M/s Saan Popular Finance Priv
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of the following companies. Sr. No. Name of the Company Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Psychotropics Leasing and Finance Private Limited Plot No. 17, Sector-20A, Faridabad, Haryana- 121001 B-14.00623 April 01, 1998 April 05, 2021 2 M/s Saan Popular Finance Priv
Jul 19, 2021
Seven NBFCs surrender their Certificate of Registration to RBI
The following NBFCs have surrendered the Certificate of Registration granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has therefore cancelled their Certificate of Registration. Sr. No. Name of the Company Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s V P C L Finance Private Limited H. No. 8-3-191/85 (78/A), Opp. Heritage Fr
The following NBFCs have surrendered the Certificate of Registration granted to them by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has therefore cancelled their Certificate of Registration. Sr. No. Name of the Company Office Address CoR No. CoR Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s V P C L Finance Private Limited H. No. 8-3-191/85 (78/A), Opp. Heritage Fr
Jun 30, 2021
Applicable Average Base Rate to be charged by NBFC-MFIs for the Quarter Beginning July 1, 2021
The Reserve Bank of India has today communicated that the applicable average base rate to be charged by Non-Banking Financial Company – Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) to their borrowers for the quarter beginning July 1, 2021 will be 7.98 per cent. It may be recalled that the Reserve Bank had, in its circular dated February 7, 2014, issued to NBFC-MFIs regarding pricing of credit, stated that it will, on the last working day of every quarter, advise the average
The Reserve Bank of India has today communicated that the applicable average base rate to be charged by Non-Banking Financial Company – Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) to their borrowers for the quarter beginning July 1, 2021 will be 7.98 per cent. It may be recalled that the Reserve Bank had, in its circular dated February 7, 2014, issued to NBFC-MFIs regarding pricing of credit, stated that it will, on the last working day of every quarter, advise the average
Jun 14, 2021
RBI releases Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance
In the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated February 5, 2021 released with the fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2020-21, the Reserve Bank of India had announced that a consultative document will be issued for harmonising the regulatory frameworks for various regulated lenders in the microfinance space. Accordingly, the Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance has been released today for feedback from all stakeholders. The s
In the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated February 5, 2021 released with the fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2020-21, the Reserve Bank of India had announced that a consultative document will be issued for harmonising the regulatory frameworks for various regulated lenders in the microfinance space. Accordingly, the Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance has been released today for feedback from all stakeholders. The s
May 07, 2021
Group of Advisors to Regulations Review Authority invites feedback and suggestions
The Reserve Bank of India has set up a Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0), initially for a period of one year from May 01, 2021, vide press release dated April 15, 2021. The RRA will review the regulatory prescriptions internally as well as by seeking suggestions from the RBI regulated entities and other stakeholders on their simplification and ease of implementation. 2. The RRA has constituted an Advisory Group, representing members from regulated entities, inclu
The Reserve Bank of India has set up a Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0), initially for a period of one year from May 01, 2021, vide press release dated April 15, 2021. The RRA will review the regulatory prescriptions internally as well as by seeking suggestions from the RBI regulated entities and other stakeholders on their simplification and ease of implementation. 2. The RRA has constituted an Advisory Group, representing members from regulated entities, inclu
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