The Reserve Bank of India will issue on August 25, 2017 ₹ 200 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, bearing signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India from select RBI offices, and some banks. The new denomination has Motif of Sanchi Stupa on the reverse, depicting the country’s cultural heritage. The base colour of the note is Bright Yellow. The note has other designs, geometric patterns aligning with the overall colour schem

Introduction of a new currency denomination and design is done keeping in consideration various factors like ease of transactions for the common man, replacement of soiled banknotes, inflation and the need for combating counterfeiting. Providing the Missing Link The optimal system of denominations of currency (coins and notes) is one that would minimize the number of denominations and concurrently increase the probability of proffering exact change. So, what should be

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had issued directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) to Sri Bharathi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, vide Directive dated August 24, 2016. The Directions were effective from close of business on August 29, 2016 and extended up to August 31, 2017. Reserve Bank, on being satisfied that in the public interest it is necessary to do so, in exercise of

The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 50 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, bearing signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The new denomination has motif of Hampi with Chariot on the reverse, depicting the country’s cultural heritage. The base colour of the note is Fluorescent Blue. The note has other designs, geometric patterns aligning with the overall colour scheme, both at the obverse and reverse. All the

It is hereby notified for information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to extend the period of operation of the Directive dated October 29, 2012 read with Directive dated January 25, 2017 issued to The Bhopal Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited, Bhopal (M.P.) extending directions up to July 31, 2017. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of section

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on Tirumala 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 following Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on :- Loans and advances to directors and their rel

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 20,000/- (twenty thousand rupees only) on Nagar Sahkari Bank Ltd., Etawah in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of RBI Instructions/Guidelines on KYC/AML Measures and Section 26A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The Reserve Bank of India had issue

Effective 31st July 2017, the distribution of portfolios amongst the Deputy Governors will be the following: Name Departments Shri N.S.Vishwanathan 1. Co-ordination 2. Department of Banking Regulation (DBR) 3. Department of Communication (DoC) 4. Department of Co-operative Banking Regulation (DCBR) 5. Department of Non-Banking Regulation (DNBR) 6. Department of Banking Supervision (DBS) 7. Department of Co-operative Banking Supervision (DCBS) 8. Department of Non-Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on July 26, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on Union Bank of India for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. 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. This

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on July 26, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Union Bank of India for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. 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. This

The Annual Conference of Banking Ombudsmen was held at Mumbai on July 25, 2017. Shri S S Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) inaugurated the Conference. In addition to the Banking Ombudsmen, the conference was attended by Chief Executives of SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, PNB, Indian Bank Association (IBA), Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI) and heads of concerned regulatory and supervisory departments of the RBI. The Deputy Governor (DG)

In order to facilitate collection of insurance premiums on crops from farmers, all the banks, including Regional Rural Banks and Co-operative Banks are advised to keep their branches in rural and semi-urban areas open on Sunday i.e July 30, 2017. If any bank branch observes Monday as weekly off, that bank branch shall stay open on Monday, July 31, 2017, as it is the last date for payment of crop insurance premium. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2017-201

The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 20/- denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series, with the inset letter 'S' in both the number panels. The design of these banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 20/- banknotes in the same series issued earlier (For details- refer Press Release No. 2016-2017/678 dated September 15, 2016). All the banknotes in the denomination of ₹ 20/- issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be lega

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 Galaxy Granites (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Presently Guiness Commodities Private Limit

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the certificate of registration of the following eight non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) 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 Sehajpal Estates & Finance Pvt. Ltd. Nawanshahar Main Road, VPO – Aur Doaba – 144417 (Punjab) B-06.00300 June 28, 2000

The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of June 2017. Shailaja Singh Assistant General Manager Press Release: 2017-2018/103

The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the interest of the public it is necessary to issue certain directions to the Gomti Nagariya Sahkari Bank Ltd., Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh). Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India in exercise of the powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 hereby directs that Gomti Nagariya Sah

It is hereby notified for information of public that the Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to extend the period of operation of the Directive dated March 28, 2014, read with Directive dated December 30, 2016 issued to The Suri Friends’ Union Co-operative Bank Limited, Suri, West Bengal. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read with Section 56 of the

The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Press Release on June 13, 2017 bearing reference number 2016-2017/3363 (“Press Release”) titled 'RBI identifies Accounts for Reference by Banks under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)’. The third line of paragraph no. 5 of the Press Release, which reads as follows: “5. ...Such cases will be accorded priority by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).” stands deleted. The remaining contents of the Press Release remain unc

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 July 07, 2017 to November 06, 2017, 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 aforesaid directive was modified and its validity extended upto July 06, 2017. The same has further been extended upto November 06,