The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive DCBR.CO.AID/D-21/12.22.218/2017-18 dated November 17, 2017) has extended directions issued to Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra for a further period from November 22, 2017 to May 31, 2018 subject to review. The directions were originally imposed from February 22, 2013 to August 21, 2013 and were extended on eight occasions for a period of six months each and thrice for a period of three months each. The last exte

The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of October 2017. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2017-2018/1351

The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the Quarter July 2017 -September 2017. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release: 2017-2018/1353

Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, has issued directions to Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd, Osmanabad, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for a period of six months from the close of business on November 13, 2017. The Directions stipulate certain restrictions and / or ceiling on withdrawal / acceptance of deposits. The detailed Directions are displayed on the b

The Reserve Bank of India – India’s central bank - will soon launch a public awareness campaign through SMSes to educate the members of the public about various banking regulations and facilities available to them. To begin with, the Reserve Bank will send messages cautioning the people against falling prey to unsolicited and fictitious offers received through emails/SMSes/phone calls. The caution messages will be sent from ‘RBISAY’ sender id. The Reserve Bank has bee

The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-4/12.22.126/2017-18 dated November 07, 2017) has placed the Karad Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd., Karad, Dist : Satara, Maharashtra, under Directions. According to the Directions, depositors will be allowed to withdraw a sum not exceeding ₹ 1000 (Rupees One Thousand only) of the total balance held in every saving bank or current account or any other deposit account by whatever name called, subject to conditions stip

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.50 lakh (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The Sind Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (b) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions. The

The Reserve Bank of India has extended directions issued to the Brahmawart Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kanpur for a further period of four months from November 07, 2017 to March 06, 2018, subject to review. The bank has been under directions issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) since July 07, 2015. The same has further been extended upto March 06, 2018 vide directive dated November 01, 2017. A copy of the directive dated November

The Reserve Bank of India has withdrawn the All Inclusive Directions issued vide order dated September 08, 2015 to Nashik District Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra with effect from November 02, 2017. The withdrawal of Directions is in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank of India under sub-section (2) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies). A copy of the above order dated November 01, 2017 is

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on October 23, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on IDFC Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of regulatory restrictions pertaining to loans and advances. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. Th

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on October 23, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 60 million on Yes Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition Asset Classification (IRAC) norms and delayed reporting of information security incident involving ATMs of the bank. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking

Some news items have appeared in a section of the media quoting a reply to a Right to Information Act application that Aadhaar number linkage with bank accounts is not mandatory. The Reserve Bank clarifies that, in applicable cases, linkage of Aadhaar number to bank account is mandatory under the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules, 2017 published in the Official Gazette on June 1, 2017. These Rules have statutory force and,

The Reserve Bank of India has extended the Directions earlier issued to Navodaya Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Nagpur for further three months. The Directions are now valid up to January 15, 2018, subject to review. The Directions were imposed in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank under sub section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). A copy of the Directions is displayed on the bank's premises for perusal by interested members of p

With a view to encourage original writings and research in Banking Hindi, Reserve Bank of India has launched an ‘Award scheme for outstanding writings in the field of banking Hindi’. Under this scheme, Professors (including Assistant and Associates, etc.) of Indian Universities may be awarded three prizes of ₹ 1,25,000.00 (Rupees one lac twenty five thousand only) each for writing books originally in Hindi on Economics/Banking/Financial subjects. Details of scheme are

The Reserve Bank of India has extended directions issued to the HCBL Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from October 16, 2017 to April 15, 2018, subject to review. The bank has been under directions issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) since the close of business on April 16, 2015 vide directive dated April 10, 2015. The same has further been extended up to April 15, 2018 vide directive dated October 09, 2

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. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s Golden Trexim Pvt Ltd (Presently M/s Shri Jagannath Steels & Power Ltd) KJ

The Reserve Bank of India today released Draft Directions for authorising Electronic Trading Platforms for financial market instruments regulated by the Reserve Bank. Comments on the draft guidelines are invited from banks, market participants and other interested parties by November 10, 2017. Feedback on the draft directions may be forwarded to: The Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India Financial Markets Regulation Department 1st Floor, Main BuildingShahid Bha

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 0.50 lakh (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The Anantapur Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (b) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to directors and their

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20 lakh on M/s Religare Finvest Ltd. (the company) under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 58G read with clause (aa) of sub-section (5) of section 58B of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (the RBI Act, 1934) for the failure to comply with the directions/orders issued by RBI from time to time. Background An inspection of the company was conducted under section 45N of the RBI Act, 1934 during Se

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Needs of Life Co-operative Bank Ltd, Fort, Mumbai in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violations of the directives / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India relating to the prohibition on loans and advances to Directo