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જુલાઈ 19, 2006Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, July 7, 2006(Amount in Rupees crore) Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks (SCBs) I Liabilities to the Banking System (A) 08.07.2005 23.06.2006 * 07.07.2006 * 08.07.2005 23.06.2006 * 07.07.2006 * a) Demand & time deposits from banks 37851.27 30999.81 31870.47 40397.44 32669.39 33680.31 ** b) Borrowings from banks 33116.52 31534.33 30217.13 33163.59 31554.53 &nbs(Amount in Rupees crore) Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks (SCBs) I Liabilities to the Banking System (A) 08.07.2005 23.06.2006 * 07.07.2006 * 08.07.2005 23.06.2006 * 07.07.2006 * a) Demand & time deposits from banks 37851.27 30999.81 31870.47 40397.44 32669.39 33680.31 ** b) Borrowings from banks 33116.52 31534.33 30217.13 33163.59 31554.53 &nbs
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જુલાઈ 05, 2006Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, June 23, 2006(Amount in Rupees crore) Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks (SCBs) I Liabilities to the Banking System (A) 24.06.2005 09.06.2006 * 23.06.2006 * 24.06.2005 09.06.2006 * 23.06.2006 * a. Demand & time deposits from banks 37647.42 31778.30 30999.81 40169.69 33442.24 32669.39 ** b. Borrowings from banks 29809.51 28448.22 31534.33 29934.88 28475.39 31554.53 &n(Amount in Rupees crore) Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks (SCBs) I Liabilities to the Banking System (A) 24.06.2005 09.06.2006 * 23.06.2006 * 24.06.2005 09.06.2006 * 23.06.2006 * a. Demand & time deposits from banks 37647.42 31778.30 30999.81 40169.69 33442.24 32669.39 ** b. Borrowings from banks 29809.51 28448.22 31534.33 29934.88 28475.39 31554.53 &n
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જૂન 22, 2006Amendments to the Reserve Bank of India Act and Cash Reserve RatioThe Reserve Bank of India (Amendment) Bill, 2006 has been enacted and has come into force with its gazette notification. Consequent upon amendment to sub-Section 42(1), the Reserve Bank, having regard to the needs of securing the monetary stability in the country, can prescribe Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for scheduled banks without any floor rate or ceiling rate. Accordingly, some changes in the provisions relating to cash reserve ratio (CRR) are necessary, as set out bThe Reserve Bank of India (Amendment) Bill, 2006 has been enacted and has come into force with its gazette notification. Consequent upon amendment to sub-Section 42(1), the Reserve Bank, having regard to the needs of securing the monetary stability in the country, can prescribe Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for scheduled banks without any floor rate or ceiling rate. Accordingly, some changes in the provisions relating to cash reserve ratio (CRR) are necessary, as set out b
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જૂન 21, 2006Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, June 9, 2006(Amount in Rupees crore) Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks (SCBs) I Liabilities to the Banking System (A) 10.06.2005 26.05.2006 * 09.06.2006 * 10.06.2005 26.05.2006 * 09.06.2006 * a. Demand & time deposits from banks 37788.73 31184.3 31778.30 40297.73 32901.13 33442.24 ** b. Borrowings from banks 30139.47 29818.27 28448.22 30243.42 29848.50 28475(Amount in Rupees crore) Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks (SCBs) I Liabilities to the Banking System (A) 10.06.2005 26.05.2006 * 09.06.2006 * 10.06.2005 26.05.2006 * 09.06.2006 * a. Demand & time deposits from banks 37788.73 31184.3 31778.30 40297.73 32901.13 33442.24 ** b. Borrowings from banks 30139.47 29818.27 28448.22 30243.42 29848.50 28475
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જૂન 12, 2006RBI takes penal action against Canara BankThe Reserve Bank of India in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(b) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Canara Bank for violation of provisions of Banking Regulation Act, 1949. It was observed that the bank had been following an estimation method for reckoning the external liabilities under inter-branch account for computation of its Demand and Time LiabilitiesThe Reserve Bank of India in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(b) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Canara Bank for violation of provisions of Banking Regulation Act, 1949. It was observed that the bank had been following an estimation method for reckoning the external liabilities under inter-branch account for computation of its Demand and Time Liabilities
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જૂન 08, 2006RBI increases Repo/Reverse Repo RatesOn a review of current macroeconomic and overall monetary conditions, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to increase the reverse repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 25 basis points to 5.75 per cent from 5.50 per cent with immediate effect. Simultaneously, the repo rate under the LAF, which continues to be linked to the reverse repo rate with a spread of 100 basis points, is also being increased by 25 basis points to 6.75 per cent from 6.50 peOn a review of current macroeconomic and overall monetary conditions, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to increase the reverse repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 25 basis points to 5.75 per cent from 5.50 per cent with immediate effect. Simultaneously, the repo rate under the LAF, which continues to be linked to the reverse repo rate with a spread of 100 basis points, is also being increased by 25 basis points to 6.75 per cent from 6.50 pe
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જૂન 07, 2006Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, May 26, 2006(Amount in Rupees crore) Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks (SCBs) I Liabilities to the Banking System (A) 27.05.2005 12.05.2006 * 26.05.2006 * 27.05.2005 12.05.2006 * 26.05.2006 * a. Demand & time deposits from banks 37509.60 32619.27 31184.30 40735.24 34307.67 32901.13 ** b. Borrowings from banks 26827.86 27372.70 29818.27 26968.88 27411.57 29848.50 c. Other demand & time lia(Amount in Rupees crore) Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks (SCBs) I Liabilities to the Banking System (A) 27.05.2005 12.05.2006 * 26.05.2006 * 27.05.2005 12.05.2006 * 26.05.2006 * a. Demand & time deposits from banks 37509.60 32619.27 31184.30 40735.24 34307.67 32901.13 ** b. Borrowings from banks 26827.86 27372.70 29818.27 26968.88 27411.57 29848.50 c. Other demand & time lia
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મે 30, 2006RBI takes Penal Action against Bank of BarodaThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1)(b) of the Banking Regulation Act 1949, has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Bank of Baroda, for violation of provisions of Banking Regulation Act, 1949. During the course of Annual Financial Inspections of the bank, the Reserve Bank had observed that the bank had netted the items representing internal and external liabilities in tThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1)(b) of the Banking Regulation Act 1949, has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Bank of Baroda, for violation of provisions of Banking Regulation Act, 1949. During the course of Annual Financial Inspections of the bank, the Reserve Bank had observed that the bank had netted the items representing internal and external liabilities in t
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મે 24, 2006Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, May 12, 2006(Amount in Rupees crore) Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks (SCBs) I Liabilities to the Banking System (A) 13.05.2005 28.04.2006 * 12.05.2006* 13.05.2005 28.04.2006* 12.05.2006* a. Demand & time deposits from banks 37301.03 33191.46 32619.27 39802.62 34895.98 34307.67** b. Borrowings from banks 32108.74 29318.44 27372.70 32230.43 29338.68 27411.57 c. Other demand & time liabili(Amount in Rupees crore) Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks (SCBs) I Liabilities to the Banking System (A) 13.05.2005 28.04.2006 * 12.05.2006* 13.05.2005 28.04.2006* 12.05.2006* a. Demand & time deposits from banks 37301.03 33191.46 32619.27 39802.62 34895.98 34307.67** b. Borrowings from banks 32108.74 29318.44 27372.70 32230.43 29338.68 27411.57 c. Other demand & time liabili
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મે 18, 2006RBI constitutes Working Group to formulate a scheme for ensuring reasonableness of the bank chargesThe Reserve Bank of India today constituted a Working Group to formulate a scheme for ensuring reasonableness of bank charges and to incorporate them in the Fair Practices Code. The compliance of Fair Practices Code would be monitored by the Banking Codes and Standards Board of India. The members of the Working Group will be: 1. Shri N. Sadasivan, Banking Ombudsman, Mumbai – Chairman 2. Shri S. Diwakara, All India Depositors' Association 3. Shri H.N. Sinor, Chief ExecThe Reserve Bank of India today constituted a Working Group to formulate a scheme for ensuring reasonableness of bank charges and to incorporate them in the Fair Practices Code. The compliance of Fair Practices Code would be monitored by the Banking Codes and Standards Board of India. The members of the Working Group will be: 1. Shri N. Sadasivan, Banking Ombudsman, Mumbai – Chairman 2. Shri S. Diwakara, All India Depositors' Association 3. Shri H.N. Sinor, Chief Exec
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મે 10, 2006Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, April 28, 2006(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 29.04.2005 14.04.2006 28.04.2006 29.04.2005 14.04.2006 28.04.2006 Variation (SCBs) a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 37391.84 35689.52 33191.46 38944.29 37404.23 34895.98 -2498.06 b. Borrowings from banks 29625.12 28397.25 29318.44 29669.63 28413.87 29338.68 921.19 c. Other demand(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 29.04.2005 14.04.2006 28.04.2006 29.04.2005 14.04.2006 28.04.2006 Variation (SCBs) a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 37391.84 35689.52 33191.46 38944.29 37404.23 34895.98 -2498.06 b. Borrowings from banks 29625.12 28397.25 29318.44 29669.63 28413.87 29338.68 921.19 c. Other demand
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એપ્રિલ 26, 2006Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, April 14, 2006(Amount in Crores of Rupees) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS ALL SCHEDULED BANKS (Including RRBs) I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) 15.04.2005 31.03.2006 14.04.2006 15.04.2005 31.03.2006 14.04.2006 a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 38136.37 33666.81 35689.52 39697.48 35326.52 37404.23 b) Borrowings from banks 31734.19 29511.55 28397.25 31778.39 29576.54 28413.87(Amount in Crores of Rupees) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS ALL SCHEDULED BANKS (Including RRBs) I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) 15.04.2005 31.03.2006 14.04.2006 15.04.2005 31.03.2006 14.04.2006 a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 38136.37 33666.81 35689.52 39697.48 35326.52 37404.23 b) Borrowings from banks 31734.19 29511.55 28397.25 31778.39 29576.54 28413.87
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એપ્રિલ 12, 2006Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 31, 2006(Amount in Crores of Rupees) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS ALL SCHEDULED BANKS (Including RRBs) I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) 01.04.2005 17.03.2006 * 31.03.2006 * 01.04.2005 17.03.2006 * 31.03.2006 * a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 43507.10 32680.48 33666.81 45138.(Amount in Crores of Rupees) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS ALL SCHEDULED BANKS (Including RRBs) I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) 01.04.2005 17.03.2006 * 31.03.2006 * 01.04.2005 17.03.2006 * 31.03.2006 * a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 43507.10 32680.48 33666.81 45138.
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એપ્રિલ 05, 2006Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005: RBI releases Draft Rules and Regulations for FeedbackThe Reserve Bank of India today released for feedback the draft Rules and Regulations under the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005. It has requested for comments/views to be sent to the Chief General Manager-in-charge, Department of Banking Operations and Development, 5th Floor, World Trade Centre, Mumbai 400 005 on or before April 15, 2006. It may be recalled that the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 was passed in May 2005 and notiThe Reserve Bank of India today released for feedback the draft Rules and Regulations under the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005. It has requested for comments/views to be sent to the Chief General Manager-in-charge, Department of Banking Operations and Development, 5th Floor, World Trade Centre, Mumbai 400 005 on or before April 15, 2006. It may be recalled that the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 was passed in May 2005 and noti
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માર્ચ 31, 2006Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 17, 2006(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 18.03.2005 03.03.2006* 17.03.2006* 18.03.2005 03.03.2006* 17.03.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 36308.13 31372.28 32680.48 37829.99 32986.83 34312.71** b. Borrowings from banks 27615.93 27196.13 30567.06 27762.95 27222.43 30632.99 c. Other demand & time liabilities 3124.54 90(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 18.03.2005 03.03.2006* 17.03.2006* 18.03.2005 03.03.2006* 17.03.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 36308.13 31372.28 32680.48 37829.99 32986.83 34312.71** b. Borrowings from banks 27615.93 27196.13 30567.06 27762.95 27222.43 30632.99 c. Other demand & time liabilities 3124.54 90
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માર્ચ 24, 2006RBI takes penal action against Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd.The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1)(b) of the Banking Regulation Act 1949, has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.5.00 lakhs (Rupees five lakhs only) on Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd., for violation of Sec 20(1) of Banking Regulation Act 1949. While granting Letter of Credit facilities to one of its constituents, the bank had failed to ensure that adequate and effective arrangements were made by the constitThe Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1)(b) of the Banking Regulation Act 1949, has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.5.00 lakhs (Rupees five lakhs only) on Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd., for violation of Sec 20(1) of Banking Regulation Act 1949. While granting Letter of Credit facilities to one of its constituents, the bank had failed to ensure that adequate and effective arrangements were made by the constit
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માર્ચ 16, 2006RBI and 894 branches of Banks to accept Advance Income TaxAs many as 894 computerised branches of public and private sector banks will receive advance income tax in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. These arrangements have been made for the convenience of the income tax assesses. Of the 894 bank branches 833 branches are public sector bank branches, 23 HDFC bank branches, 9 ICICI bank branches, 16 UTI bank branches and 13 IDBI bank branches. The Reserve Bank of India has advised income tax assesses to take advantage of these standingAs many as 894 computerised branches of public and private sector banks will receive advance income tax in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. These arrangements have been made for the convenience of the income tax assesses. Of the 894 bank branches 833 branches are public sector bank branches, 23 HDFC bank branches, 9 ICICI bank branches, 16 UTI bank branches and 13 IDBI bank branches. The Reserve Bank of India has advised income tax assesses to take advantage of these standing
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માર્ચ 14, 2006Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 3 , 2006(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 04.03.2005 17.02.2006* 03.03.2006* 04.03.2005 17.02.2006* 03.03.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 36388.04 29686.40 31372.28 37932.59 31317.53 32986.83** b. Borrowings from banks 23905.52 24738.16 27196.13 23970.94 24756.60 27222.43 c. Other demand & time liabilities 3103.73 7801.74 9(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 04.03.2005 17.02.2006* 03.03.2006* 04.03.2005 17.02.2006* 03.03.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 36388.04 29686.40 31372.28 37932.59 31317.53 32986.83** b. Borrowings from banks 23905.52 24738.16 27196.13 23970.94 24756.60 27222.43 c. Other demand & time liabilities 3103.73 7801.74 9
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માર્ચ 14, 2006Credit to Farmers1. Context and Perception There is a perception that credit to farmers is priced higher than commensurate with the level of properly-assessed risk. This is a perception that has been articulated by the Reserve Bank also in the recent past (See Annex). The budget measures are thus contextually relevant. It may be noted that the main thrust of the budget announcement is to provide some relief to farmers through fiscal measures rather than cross-subsidisation within the1. Context and Perception There is a perception that credit to farmers is priced higher than commensurate with the level of properly-assessed risk. This is a perception that has been articulated by the Reserve Bank also in the recent past (See Annex). The budget measures are thus contextually relevant. It may be noted that the main thrust of the budget announcement is to provide some relief to farmers through fiscal measures rather than cross-subsidisation within the
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માર્ચ 08, 2006A Profile of Banks 2004-05The Reserve Bank of India has been bringing out 'Statistical Tables Relating to Banks in India'. The publication presents comprehensive data relating to scheduled commercial banks and has been well received. A need has been expressed by the user community for making available at a single place certain important parameters for each of the commercial banks across time period. The publication, 'A Profile of Banks', the first of its kind, is an endeavour to meet this requThe Reserve Bank of India has been bringing out 'Statistical Tables Relating to Banks in India'. The publication presents comprehensive data relating to scheduled commercial banks and has been well received. A need has been expressed by the user community for making available at a single place certain important parameters for each of the commercial banks across time period. The publication, 'A Profile of Banks', the first of its kind, is an endeavour to meet this requ
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ફેબ્રુ 20, 2006Banking initiatives in Andaman & Nicobar IslandsDr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor of Reserve Bank of India and three Deputy Governors Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath and Smt. Usha Thorat along with the Executive Director Shri V.S. Das held a meeting on February 17, 2006 with the senior officials of the Union Territory led by the Chief Secretary Shri D.S. Negi. The President Andaman & Nicobar Chamber of Commerce, Adhyaksha Zilla Parishad, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and representatives ofDr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor of Reserve Bank of India and three Deputy Governors Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Smt. Shyamala Gopinath and Smt. Usha Thorat along with the Executive Director Shri V.S. Das held a meeting on February 17, 2006 with the senior officials of the Union Territory led by the Chief Secretary Shri D.S. Negi. The President Andaman & Nicobar Chamber of Commerce, Adhyaksha Zilla Parishad, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and representatives of
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ફેબ્રુ 15, 2006Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, February 3, 2006(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 04.02.2005 20.01.2006* 03.02.2006* 04.02.2005 20.01.2006* 03.02.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 34993.99 32921.51 32872.75 37189.52 34503.98 35118.30** b. Borrowings from banks 27174.16 27556.44 27146.80 27263.74 27660.27 27199.18 c. Other demand & time liabilities 315(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 04.02.2005 20.01.2006* 03.02.2006* 04.02.2005 20.01.2006* 03.02.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 34993.99 32921.51 32872.75 37189.52 34503.98 35118.30** b. Borrowings from banks 27174.16 27556.44 27146.80 27263.74 27660.27 27199.18 c. Other demand & time liabilities 315
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ફેબ્રુ 02, 2006Scheduled Banks' Statement of Position in India as on Friday, January 20, 2006(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 21.01.2005 06.01.2006* 20.01.2006* 21.01.2005 06.01.2006* 20.01.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 34635.95 33616.01 32921.51 36782.72 35388.75 34503.98** b. Borrowings from banks 26513.47 30079.95 27556.44 26553.32 30136.97 27660.27 c. Other demand & time liabilities 266(Amount in Crores of Rupees) Scheduled Commercial banks (Including RRBs) All Scheduled Banks I Liabilities to the Bkg. System (A) 21.01.2005 06.01.2006* 20.01.2006* 21.01.2005 06.01.2006* 20.01.2006* a. Demand & Time deposits from bks. 34635.95 33616.01 32921.51 36782.72 35388.75 34503.98** b. Borrowings from banks 26513.47 30079.95 27556.44 26553.32 30136.97 27660.27 c. Other demand & time liabilities 266
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જાન્યુ 23, 2006Collection of account payee cheque - Prohibition on crediting proceeds to third party accountIn view of the recent misuse of Initial Public Offer (IPO) process by certain individuals/entities and reports received in this regard from Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Reserve Bank of India took up detailed investigations at some banks to ascertain the modus operandi adopted by different parties in manipulating the system. It was observed that despite extant instructions, banks had credited the proceeds of individual account payee refund ordersIn view of the recent misuse of Initial Public Offer (IPO) process by certain individuals/entities and reports received in this regard from Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Reserve Bank of India took up detailed investigations at some banks to ascertain the modus operandi adopted by different parties in manipulating the system. It was observed that despite extant instructions, banks had credited the proceeds of individual account payee refund orders
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જાન્યુ 13, 2006HLCC on financial and capital market meetsA meeting of the High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) on Financial and Capital Markets (HLCCFCM) was held today at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai. Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India chaired the meeting. Shri A.K.Jha, Secretary, Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Shri M. Damodaran Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Shri C.S.Rao, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), and oA meeting of the High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) on Financial and Capital Markets (HLCCFCM) was held today at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai. Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India chaired the meeting. Shri A.K.Jha, Secretary, Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Shri M. Damodaran Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Shri C.S.Rao, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), and o
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જાન્યુ 09, 2006Ganesh Bank of Kurundwad: RBI announces Amalgamation Scheme with Federal BankThe Reserve Bank of India has today placed in public domain a draft scheme of amalgamation of the Ganesh Bank of Kurundwad Limited with the Federal Bank Limited. The Reserve Bank has invited suggestions and comments from members of public, including the banks' shareholders, depositors and creditors on the draft scheme. The draft scheme has also been sent to both the banks. Both the banks have been given two weeks' time, upto January 21, 2006, to consider the draft schThe Reserve Bank of India has today placed in public domain a draft scheme of amalgamation of the Ganesh Bank of Kurundwad Limited with the Federal Bank Limited. The Reserve Bank has invited suggestions and comments from members of public, including the banks' shareholders, depositors and creditors on the draft scheme. The draft scheme has also been sent to both the banks. Both the banks have been given two weeks' time, upto January 21, 2006, to consider the draft sch
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નવે 24, 2005RBI releases Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India: 2004-05The Reserve Bank of India has today released its Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India, 2004-05. The Report gives a detailed account of the policy developments and performance of commercial banks, co-operative banks and non-banking financial institutions during 2004-05. The Report is divided into seven chapters and contains detailed statistical tables on several parameters relating to the operations and performance of various financial institutions. OvervieThe Reserve Bank of India has today released its Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India, 2004-05. The Report gives a detailed account of the policy developments and performance of commercial banks, co-operative banks and non-banking financial institutions during 2004-05. The Report is divided into seven chapters and contains detailed statistical tables on several parameters relating to the operations and performance of various financial institutions. Overvie
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નવે 07, 2005Commercial Bank Presence in India and PakistanAn understanding has been reached between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on granting permission for opening two branches of banks from India in Pakistan and two branches of banks from Pakistan in India, on a reciprocal basis. The specific banks to be permitted to open the branches would be mutually agreed upon by the RBI and the SBP keeping in view their respective regulatory policies and procedures. The licensing of subsequent orAn understanding has been reached between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on granting permission for opening two branches of banks from India in Pakistan and two branches of banks from Pakistan in India, on a reciprocal basis. The specific banks to be permitted to open the branches would be mutually agreed upon by the RBI and the SBP keeping in view their respective regulatory policies and procedures. The licensing of subsequent or
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ઑક્ટો 20, 2005RBI imposes penalty on State Bank of Indore, Madhya PradeshThe Reserve Bank of India imposes a penalty of Rs.5,00,000/-(Rupees five lakh only) on State Bank of Indore, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, under Section 47(A)(1)(b) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 for violation of instructions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India in regard to opening of account and monitoring of cash transactions at one of their branches during the year 2000. P.V.Sadanandan Manager Press Release: 2005-2006/487The Reserve Bank of India imposes a penalty of Rs.5,00,000/-(Rupees five lakh only) on State Bank of Indore, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, under Section 47(A)(1)(b) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 for violation of instructions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India in regard to opening of account and monitoring of cash transactions at one of their branches during the year 2000. P.V.Sadanandan Manager Press Release: 2005-2006/487
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સપ્ટે 30, 2005Scheme of Amalgamation under section 44A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Bank of Punjab Ltd. with Centurion Bank LtdIn exercise of the powers contained in Sub-section (4) of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of Bank of Punjab Ltd. with Centurion Bank Ltd. The Scheme shall come into force with effect from October 1, 2005. All the branches of Bank of Punjab Ltd. shall from October 1, 2005, function as branches of Centurion Bank Ltd. Ajit Prasad Manager Press Release: 2005-2006/412In exercise of the powers contained in Sub-section (4) of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of Bank of Punjab Ltd. with Centurion Bank Ltd. The Scheme shall come into force with effect from October 1, 2005. All the branches of Bank of Punjab Ltd. shall from October 1, 2005, function as branches of Centurion Bank Ltd. Ajit Prasad Manager Press Release: 2005-2006/412
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ઑગસ્ટ 12, 2005HLCC on financial and capital markets meetsA meeting of the High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) on Financial and Capital Markets (HLCCFCM) was held today at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Delhi. Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India chaired the meeting. Shri A.K.Jha, Secretary, Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Shri M. Damodaran Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Shri C.S.Rao, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), and otA meeting of the High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) on Financial and Capital Markets (HLCCFCM) was held today at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Delhi. Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India chaired the meeting. Shri A.K.Jha, Secretary, Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Shri M. Damodaran Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Shri C.S.Rao, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), and ot
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જૂન 23, 2005No Repo/Reverse Repo operation on July 1, 2005The Reserve Bank of India will conduct Repo/Reverse Repo auction under Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) on June 30, 2005 for four days (with reversal on July 4, 2005) instead of one day, as announced earlier. Further, no Repo/Reverse Repo operation will be conducted on July 1, 2005. This is in partial modification of the auction calendar in respect of LAF notified vide our Press Release : 2004-2005/1012 dated March 29, 2005. The modification has become necessary duThe Reserve Bank of India will conduct Repo/Reverse Repo auction under Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) on June 30, 2005 for four days (with reversal on July 4, 2005) instead of one day, as announced earlier. Further, no Repo/Reverse Repo operation will be conducted on July 1, 2005. This is in partial modification of the auction calendar in respect of LAF notified vide our Press Release : 2004-2005/1012 dated March 29, 2005. The modification has become necessary du
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જૂન 15, 2005HLCC on Financial and Capital Markets MeetsA meeting of the High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) on Financial and Capital Markets (HLCCFCM) was held today at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai. Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India chaired the meeting. Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Secretary, Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Shri M.Damodaran Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Shri C.S.Rao, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), anA meeting of the High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) on Financial and Capital Markets (HLCCFCM) was held today at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai. Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India chaired the meeting. Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Secretary, Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Shri M.Damodaran Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Shri C.S.Rao, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), an
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જૂન 13, 2005RBI Working Group to Review Export Credit submits ReportThe Reserve Bank of India's Working Group to review a range of issues relating to export credit has submitted its report. The Working Group, based on the presentations made by the representatives of the Export Promotion Organisations, discussions and study of the statistics and relevant information made available to it, has recommended that in respect of the Rupee export credit, the present interest rate prescription by the Reserve Bank of India may continue for the tThe Reserve Bank of India's Working Group to review a range of issues relating to export credit has submitted its report. The Working Group, based on the presentations made by the representatives of the Export Promotion Organisations, discussions and study of the statistics and relevant information made available to it, has recommended that in respect of the Rupee export credit, the present interest rate prescription by the Reserve Bank of India may continue for the t
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એપ્રિલ 25, 2005Reserve Bank releases Report on Credit Card RegulationsThe Reserve Bank released the on its website (www.rbi.org.in) Payment of penalty to the recipient of unsolicited card in case the card got activated without the approval of the recipient, Code of conduct for direct selling agents, 'Do Not Call Registry' website to be maintained by the Indian Banks' Association, sending the most important terms and conditions highlighting crucial items to the customers at all the stages and authorising the Banking Ombudsman to redressThe Reserve Bank released the on its website (www.rbi.org.in) Payment of penalty to the recipient of unsolicited card in case the card got activated without the approval of the recipient, Code of conduct for direct selling agents, 'Do Not Call Registry' website to be maintained by the Indian Banks' Association, sending the most important terms and conditions highlighting crucial items to the customers at all the stages and authorising the Banking Ombudsman to redress
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એપ્રિલ 01, 2005Scheme of Amalgamation of IDBI Bank Ltd. with IDBI Ltd. to be effective from April 2, 2005The scheme of amalgamation of the IDBI Bank Ltd. with IDBI Ltd., will come into effect from April 2, 2005. The Reserve Bank has sanctioned the scheme of amalgamation of these two banks in exercise of the powers contained in Sub-Section (4) of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.Alpana KillawalaChief General Manger Press Release: 2004-2005/1033The scheme of amalgamation of the IDBI Bank Ltd. with IDBI Ltd., will come into effect from April 2, 2005. The Reserve Bank has sanctioned the scheme of amalgamation of these two banks in exercise of the powers contained in Sub-Section (4) of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.Alpana KillawalaChief General Manger Press Release: 2004-2005/1033
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માર્ચ 16, 2005DICGC raises Premium for Deposit InsuranceThe Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) has decided to raise the deposit insurance premium to 10 paise per Rs.100 from 5 paise per Rs.100 of assessable deposit per annum. The premium will be raised in a phased manner over a period of two years. In the first phase, the premium rate would be increased to 8 paise from 5 paise per annum per Rs.100 of assessable deposits for the financial year 2004-05. In the second phase the deposit insurance premiuThe Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) has decided to raise the deposit insurance premium to 10 paise per Rs.100 from 5 paise per Rs.100 of assessable deposit per annum. The premium will be raised in a phased manner over a period of two years. In the first phase, the premium rate would be increased to 8 paise from 5 paise per annum per Rs.100 of assessable deposits for the financial year 2004-05. In the second phase the deposit insurance premiu
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ફેબ્રુ 02, 2005RBI issues Guidelines on Merger/Amalgamation for Urban BanksThe Reserve Bank of India has, in the recent past, received some interest for merger/amalgamation from among the urban cooperative banks (urban banks). With a view to encouraging and facilitating consolidation and emergence of strong entities and providing an avenue for non-disruptive exit of weak/unviable entities in the co-operative banking sector, the Reserve Bank has decided to issue suitable guidelines to facilitate merger/amalgamation in the sector and place theThe Reserve Bank of India has, in the recent past, received some interest for merger/amalgamation from among the urban cooperative banks (urban banks). With a view to encouraging and facilitating consolidation and emergence of strong entities and providing an avenue for non-disruptive exit of weak/unviable entities in the co-operative banking sector, the Reserve Bank has decided to issue suitable guidelines to facilitate merger/amalgamation in the sector and place the
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ડિસે 24, 2004Dealing with Customer Complaints of Credit Cards: RBI asks banks to be more sensitive to customer complaints:IBA to evolve a Code of Conduct for Credit Card Issuing BanksAt a meeting of banks issuing credit cards held today, by the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai, it was decided that the Indian Banks' Association along with some large credit cards issuing banks will evolve a code of conduct to be voluntarily adopted by the banks issuing credit cards. The meeting was held in the wake of significant concerns that had arisen of late in regard to credit card operations of banks. The Reserve Bank also stressed on the need for the card issuAt a meeting of banks issuing credit cards held today, by the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai, it was decided that the Indian Banks' Association along with some large credit cards issuing banks will evolve a code of conduct to be voluntarily adopted by the banks issuing credit cards. The meeting was held in the wake of significant concerns that had arisen of late in regard to credit card operations of banks. The Reserve Bank also stressed on the need for the card issu
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નવે 29, 2004RBI releases Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India-2003-04The Reserve Bank of India has released today its Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India, 2003-04. The Report gives a detailed account of the performance of and policy developments relating to commercial banks, co-operative banks, financial institutions and non-banking financial companies during 2003-04. A chapter on financial stability covering various emerging issues has been introduced. The Report is divided into eight Chapters and contains detailed statisThe Reserve Bank of India has released today its Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India, 2003-04. The Report gives a detailed account of the performance of and policy developments relating to commercial banks, co-operative banks, financial institutions and non-banking financial companies during 2003-04. A chapter on financial stability covering various emerging issues has been introduced. The Report is divided into eight Chapters and contains detailed statis
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ઑક્ટો 20, 2004RBI to disclose Penalties and Specific Supervisory Actions on Banks from November 1The Reserve Bank of India has, in the interest of the investors and depositors, decided to disclose the penalties imposed by it on banks. In a circular issued to commercial banks, it has said that it would, from November 1, 2004 issue a press release giving details of the circumstances under which the penalty is imposed on a bank. It would also place the communication on the imposition of penalty to the bank in public domain. In addition, the Reserve Bank has asked baThe Reserve Bank of India has, in the interest of the investors and depositors, decided to disclose the penalties imposed by it on banks. In a circular issued to commercial banks, it has said that it would, from November 1, 2004 issue a press release giving details of the circumstances under which the penalty is imposed on a bank. It would also place the communication on the imposition of penalty to the bank in public domain. In addition, the Reserve Bank has asked ba
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જુલાઈ 26, 2004Draft Scheme of GTB - OBC AmalgamationGlobal Trust Bank Ltd., (GTB) has been placed under an Order of Moratorium on July 24, 2004 which is effective upto October 23, 2004 or an earlier date if alternate arrangements are in place. During the period of moratorium, the Reserve Bank of India has to decide the future set up of GTB. GTB had been given time to arrange for infusion of capital as also to explore the options of raising required capital or voluntary merger with any domestic bank. GTB’s proposal forGlobal Trust Bank Ltd., (GTB) has been placed under an Order of Moratorium on July 24, 2004 which is effective upto October 23, 2004 or an earlier date if alternate arrangements are in place. During the period of moratorium, the Reserve Bank of India has to decide the future set up of GTB. GTB had been given time to arrange for infusion of capital as also to explore the options of raising required capital or voluntary merger with any domestic bank. GTB’s proposal for
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જુલાઈ 05, 2004Comments/Suggestions on Draft Policy on Private BanksThe Reserve Bank of India has received several suggestions and queries from the market participants and media on its draft policy framework for ownership and governance of private banks. The Reserve Bank, on Friday, placed the draft policy framework on its website for public debate. The Reserve Bank welcomes valuable suggestions and feedback. Anyone who wishes to seek clarifications or make suggestions on the draft policy is welcome to post them Based on the feedbackThe Reserve Bank of India has received several suggestions and queries from the market participants and media on its draft policy framework for ownership and governance of private banks. The Reserve Bank, on Friday, placed the draft policy framework on its website for public debate. The Reserve Bank welcomes valuable suggestions and feedback. Anyone who wishes to seek clarifications or make suggestions on the draft policy is welcome to post them Based on the feedback
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જૂન 14, 2004RBI releases Report of the Working Group on Financial Conglomerates for Public CommentsThe Reserve Bank of India today placed for public comments the Report of the Working Group on Financial Conglomerates on its website. The Report has been released in pursuance of paragraph 131 of the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2004-05. Comments may please be sent to Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Banking Supervision, Reserve Bank of India, World Trade Centre, Mumbai 400 005 or to fax No.022-22160932 It may be recalled that the Governor had anThe Reserve Bank of India today placed for public comments the Report of the Working Group on Financial Conglomerates on its website. The Report has been released in pursuance of paragraph 131 of the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2004-05. Comments may please be sent to Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Banking Supervision, Reserve Bank of India, World Trade Centre, Mumbai 400 005 or to fax No.022-22160932 It may be recalled that the Governor had an
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જૂન 11, 2004HLCC on Financial and Capital Markets MeetsA meeting of the High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) on Financial and Capital Markets (HLCCFCM) was held today at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai. Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India chaired the meeting. Shri D.C.Gupta, Finance Secretary and Shri N.S.Sisodia, Secretary (Financial Sector), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Shri G.N. Bajpai, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Shri C.S.Rao, Chairman, Insurance RegulatA meeting of the High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) on Financial and Capital Markets (HLCCFCM) was held today at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai. Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India chaired the meeting. Shri D.C.Gupta, Finance Secretary and Shri N.S.Sisodia, Secretary (Financial Sector), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Shri G.N. Bajpai, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Shri C.S.Rao, Chairman, Insurance Regulat
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માર્ચ 29, 2004Minimum owned fund of Securitisation and Reconstruction Companies shall not be less than 15%The Reserve Bank of India today directed Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies that their minimum Owned Fund shall be not less than fifteen percent of the total financial assets acquired or to be acquired by the Securitisation Company or Reconstruction Company on an aggregate basis, or Rs. 100 crore, whichever is less. It has been clarified that the minimum Owned Fund has to be maintained irrespective of whether the assets are transferred to a trust seThe Reserve Bank of India today directed Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies that their minimum Owned Fund shall be not less than fifteen percent of the total financial assets acquired or to be acquired by the Securitisation Company or Reconstruction Company on an aggregate basis, or Rs. 100 crore, whichever is less. It has been clarified that the minimum Owned Fund has to be maintained irrespective of whether the assets are transferred to a trust se
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માર્ચ 27, 2004RBI and Banks to accept Tax on March 30The Reserve Bank of India has, for the convenience of tax payers, made arrangements to receive direct taxes, that is, income tax, corporation tax, etc., on Tuesday, March 30, 2004. On that day, it will receive these payments in cash upto 2.30 p.m. and by cheques/instruments upto 3.30 p.m. The Reserve Bank has also requested the bank branches authorised by income tax department to make necessary arrangements to accept payment of income tax dues in those states where MaThe Reserve Bank of India has, for the convenience of tax payers, made arrangements to receive direct taxes, that is, income tax, corporation tax, etc., on Tuesday, March 30, 2004. On that day, it will receive these payments in cash upto 2.30 p.m. and by cheques/instruments upto 3.30 p.m. The Reserve Bank has also requested the bank branches authorised by income tax department to make necessary arrangements to accept payment of income tax dues in those states where Ma
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ફેબ્રુ 24, 2004Current Account Transactions Further LliberalisedIn order to further simplify and liberalise the current account transactions, the Reserve Bank of India has announced its decision to freely allow the Authorised Dealers, the following categories of remittances in terms of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000: Remittance by artistes, e.g., wrestlers, dancers, entertainers etc. Commission to agents abroad for sale of residential plots for amounts up to USD 25,000 or 5 per centIn order to further simplify and liberalise the current account transactions, the Reserve Bank of India has announced its decision to freely allow the Authorised Dealers, the following categories of remittances in terms of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000: Remittance by artistes, e.g., wrestlers, dancers, entertainers etc. Commission to agents abroad for sale of residential plots for amounts up to USD 25,000 or 5 per cent
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ડિસે 11, 2003Pay Income-tax dues in advance at any designated bank branch : RBIThe Reserve Bank of India has advised income-tax assessees in the cities of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai to take advantage of paying their income tax dues at any of the designated bank branches. The income-tax department has authorised approximately 844 computerised branches of public sector banks and private sector banks in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai to accept payment of income-tax dues. The Reserve Bank has also advised income-tax assessees to avoid last minute rush at the ReThe Reserve Bank of India has advised income-tax assessees in the cities of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai to take advantage of paying their income tax dues at any of the designated bank branches. The income-tax department has authorised approximately 844 computerised branches of public sector banks and private sector banks in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai to accept payment of income-tax dues. The Reserve Bank has also advised income-tax assessees to avoid last minute rush at the Re
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ડિસે 10, 2003Prudential Guidelines on Banks’Investment in non-SLR SecuritiesReserve Bank of India had issued guidelines on investments by banks in non-SLR securities on November 12, 2003. With a view to operationalising the guidelines a series of meetings were held with banks and other market participants and a transition period up to March 31, 2004 was provided. Further discussions were held with market participants on the actual implementation and for considering certain relaxations needed for a smooth transition, Reserve Bank has issued thReserve Bank of India had issued guidelines on investments by banks in non-SLR securities on November 12, 2003. With a view to operationalising the guidelines a series of meetings were held with banks and other market participants and a transition period up to March 31, 2004 was provided. Further discussions were held with market participants on the actual implementation and for considering certain relaxations needed for a smooth transition, Reserve Bank has issued th
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