The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (₹ Five lakh only) on the The Rajsamand Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Rajsamand, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of RBI instructions / guidelines relating to (i) linking of share capital to borrowings (ii) breach of prescribed individual b

The Reserve Bank of India has set up an Inter-disciplinary Standing Committee on Cyber Security to, inter alia, review the threats inherent in the existing/emerging technology; study adoption of various security standards/protocols; interface with stakeholders; and suggest appropriate policy interventions to strengthen cyber security and resilience. The current composition of the Standing Committee is as follows: Smt. Meena Hemchandra, Executive Director, RBI, Chairpe

Reserve Bank issued Directions under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) to Maratha Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai dated August 31, 2016 for a period of 6 months, (i.e. up to February 28, 2017) which was modified vide subsequent Directive dated September 07, 2016. The Directions are valid for a period of six months up to February 28, 2017 subject to review. In terms of the existing Directions, among other conditions,

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Kaujalgi Urban Cooperative Credit Bank Ltd., Koujalgi, Karnataka, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (b) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violating Reserve Bank of India’s instructions/guidelines in respect of ‘The Depositor Education and Awareness Fund S

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 4.00 lakh (Rupees Four lakh only) on Progressive Co-operative Bank Ltd., 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 violation of instructions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India relating to lending to nominal members, financing an NBFC and KYC nor

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one Lakh only) on Sahebrao Deshmukh Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of instructions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India relating to opening of on-site ATM. The Reserve Bank of India had i

The Reserve Bank of India vide directive dated February 16, 2017 has extended directions issued to Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra for a further period of six months from February 22, 2017 to August 21, 2017 subject to review. The directions were originally imposed from February 22, 2013 to August 21, 2013 and were extended on six occasions for a period of six months each and twice for a period of three months each. The last extension was for a period

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on Janata Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Wai, District Satara 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 the instructions / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India. During the financial year 2013-14 the bank’s credit exp

The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website for public feedback the draft circular on rationalisation of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for debit card transactions. The comments/ suggestions/ feedback, if any, may be sent by post to the Chief General Manager, Department of Payment and Settlement Systems, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office Building, 14th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Mumbai - 400 001, or by email on or before February 28, 2017. Recent

The Reserve Bank of India has appealed to income tax assessees to remit their income tax dues sufficiently in advance of the due date. It has also stated that assessees can use alternate channels like select branches of agency banks or the facility of online payment of taxes offered by these banks. These will obviate the inconvenience involved in standing in long queues at the Reserve Bank offices. It is observed that the rush for remitting Income –Tax dues through th

It is hereby notified for information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of The Sojitra Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist. Anand (Gujarat) vide order dated January 23, 2017. In view of the unsatisfactory financials and compliance record, the bank was advised to go out of purview of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) and convert into a Co-operative Society. The bank has fulfilled all the conditions stipulated in Section 36(A)(2) of t

The Reserve Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information” with Bank of Zambia. The MoU was signed by Dr Denny H Kalyalya, Governor on behalf of Bank of Zambia and Dr Urjit R. Patel, Governor on behalf of Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank has entered into Memorandam of Understanding, Letter for Supervisory Co-operation and Statement of Co-operation with supervisors of a few countries

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Catholic 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 loans and advances to directors and their relatives. T

Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated May 19, 2014 from the close of business on May 20, 2014. The validity of the directions were extended from time to time vide subsequent directives last being vide order dated November 11, 2016 and is valid upto May 19, 2017 subject to review. The public is hereby advised that the Directive so issued to Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune on May 19, 2014 as modified from time t

It is hereby notified for information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of The State Transport Employees Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad (Gujarat) vide order dated January 13, 2017. Accordingly, the bank has ceased to be a “Co-operative bank” as defined in Section 5 (cci) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 read with Section 56 of the Act and all the provisions of the said Act applicable to the said co-operative bank shall cease

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Shri Chhatrapati Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pimple Nilakh, Pune, Maharashtra. The order was made effective from the close of business on February 07, 2017.The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra, has also been requested to issue an order for winding up of the bank and appoint a liquidator. The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as: The bank did not comply with the provisions under

The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated June 24, 2015, from close of business on June 26, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent directives the last being order dated September 22, 2016 and is currently valid upto March 25, 2017, subject to review. The public is hereby advised that the Directives so issued to R S Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra on June

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). The Reserve Bank, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Sr. No. Name of the Company Registered Office Address CoR No. Issued On Cancellation Order Date 1 M/s The Instalment Supply Limited 46, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001 14.01416 December 10, 1998 June 22, 2016 2 M/s S

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 Kalyani Mfg & Leasing Limited 14-B, Atmaram House, 1, Tolstoy Marg, New Del

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from February 1, 2017. The Reserve Bank has issued a licence to the bank under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of small finance bank in India. Ujjivan Financial Services Private Limited, Bengaluru was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press re