The ₹2000 denomination banknote was introduced in November 2016 under Section 24(1) of RBI Act, 1934, primarily to meet the currency requirement of the economy in an expeditious manner after the withdrawal of legal tender status of all ₹500 and ₹1000 banknotes in circulation at that time. The objective of introducing ₹2000 banknotes was met once banknotes in other denominations became available in adequate quantities. Therefore, printing of ₹2000 banknotes was stopped

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated April 27, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹10.00 lakh (Rupees Ten Lakh only) on The Sutex Co-operative Bank Ltd., Surat (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms / concerns in which they are interested’ and ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’. This penalty has been imposed in exer

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated January 06, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Citizens’ Co-operative Bank Limited, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir (the bank) for contravention of section 35 A and section 36 (1) (a) read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of section 47 A (1) (c) read with section 46 (4) (i)

Balances in savings / current accounts which are not operated for 10 years, or term deposits not claimed within 10 years from date of maturity are classified as “Unclaimed Deposits”. These amounts are transferred by banks to “Depositor Education and Awareness” (DEA) Fund maintained by the Reserve Bank of India. The depositors are, however, still entitled to claim the deposits at a later date from the bank(s) where such deposits were held along with interest, as applic

The Reserve Bank of India, vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-5/12.22.039/2017-18 dated April 17, 2018, had placed The City Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai under Directions from the close of business on April 17, 2018. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to July 16, 2022. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section

[Under Section 45ZL of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934] The thirty sixth meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), constituted under section 45ZB of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, was held during June 6 to 8, 2022. 2. The meeting was attended by all the members – Dr. Shashanka Bhide, Honorary Senior Advisor, National Council of Applied Economic Research, Delhi; Dr. Ashima Goyal, Emeritus Professor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumba

On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today (June 8, 2022) decided to: Increase the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 50 basis points to 4.90 per cent with immediate effect. Consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate stands adjusted to 4.65 per cent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 5.15 per cent.

In my statement of May 4, 2022, I had mentioned that as we navigate through this difficult period, it is necessary to be sensitive to the new realities and incorporate them into our thinking. The war in Europe is lingering and we are facing newer challenges each passing day which is accentuating the existing supply chain disruptions. As a result, food, energy and commodity prices remain elevated. Countries across the world are facing inflation at decadal highs and per

The Reserve Bank of India vide directive DoS.CO.SUCBs-West/S2399/12.22.159/2021-22 dated December 06, 2021 had placed Nagar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar under Directions from the close of business on December 06, 2021 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was till June 06, 2022. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section

The Reserve Bank of India vide directive UBD.CO.BSD-I/D-28/12.22.2018/2012-13 dated February 21, 2013 had placed the Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on February 22, 2013. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to May 31, 2022. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1

The Reserve Bank of India, vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-4/12.22.141/2016-17 dated August 31, 2016, had placed Maratha Sahakari Bank Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on August 31, 2016 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to May 31, 2022. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested

[Under Section 45ZL of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934] The thirty fifth meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), constituted under section 45ZB of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, was held during May 2 and 4, 2022 as an off-cycle meeting to reassess the evolving inflation-growth dynamics and the impact of the developments after its meeting of April 6-8, 2022. 2. The meeting was attended by all the members – Dr. Shashanka Bhide, Honorary Senior Advisor,

In my statement of April 8, 2022 I had referred to the tectonic shifts caused by the conflict in Europe which had created fresh challenges for global growth and the conduct of monetary policy. As the war draws on and sanctions and retaliatory actions intensify, shortages, volatility in commodity and financial markets, supply dislocations and, most alarmingly, persistent and spreading inflationary pressures are becoming more acute with every passing day. Debt distress

On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today (May 4, 2022) decided to: Increase the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 40 basis points to 4.40 per cent with immediate effect. Consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate stands adjusted to 4.15 per cent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 4.65 per cent. T

Reserve Bank of India vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I./D-9/12.22.111/2016-17 dated March 30, 2017 had placed The Kapol Cooperative Bank Ltd Mumbai, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on March 30, 2017 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to April 30, 2022. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in i

The Reserve Bank of India has released the Report on Currency and Finance (RCF) for the year 2021-22 today. The theme of the Report is “Revive and Reconstruct” in the context of nurturing a durable recovery post-COVID and raising trend growth in the medium-term. The Report reflects the views of the contributors and not of the Reserve Bank. Highlights The blueprint of reforms proposed in the Report revolves around seven wheels of economic progress viz., aggregate deman

[Under Section 45ZL of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934] The thirty fourth meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), constituted under section 45ZB of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, was held from April 6 to 8, 2022. 2. The meeting was attended by all the members – Dr. Shashanka Bhide, Honorary Senior Advisor, National Council of Applied Economic Research, Delhi; Dr. Ashima Goyal, Emeritus Professor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumba

Two years ago in March 2020, we began a journey to fight the onslaught of COVID-19 on our economy with courage and determination. During the period thereafter, the Reserve Bank has successfully navigated its course through turbulent waters. While the pandemic has scarred our psyche and tested our resilience, we have responded with bold, unconventional and resolute measures to stabilise the economy through three waves of the pandemic. As the situation normalised, we ha

[Under Section 45ZL of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934] The thirty third meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), constituted under section 45ZB of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, was held from February 8 to 10, 2022. 2. The meeting was attended by all the members – Dr. Shashanka Bhide, Senior Advisor, National Council of Applied Economic Research, Delhi; Dr. Ashima Goyal, Emeritus Professor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai; Pro

On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today (February 10, 2022) decided to: keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 4.0 per cent. The reverse repo rate under the LAF remains unchanged at 3.35 per cent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 4.25 per cent. The MPC also decided to continue with the accomm

As I make this statement, the pandemic holds the global economy hostage once again. Despite signs of moderation, record numbers of daily infections in several countries and consequent containment measures are denting the pace of economic activity, especially in contact-intensive sectors, even as supply disruptions persist and restrained workforce participation tightens the labour markets. With inflation at multi-decadal highs in a number of countries, the evolving mac

This Statement sets out various developmental and regulatory policy measures relating to (i) liquidity measures; (ii) financial markets; (iii) payment and settlement systems and (iv) regulation and supervision. I. Liquidity Measures 1. Extension of Term Liquidity Facility of ₹50,000 crore to Emergency Health Services On May 5, 2021, an on-tap liquidity window of ₹50,000 crore at the repo rate with tenors of up to three years was announced to boost provision of immedia

[Under Section 45ZL of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934] The thirty second meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), constituted under section 45ZB of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, was held from December 6 to 8, 2021. 2. The meeting was attended by all the members – Dr. Shashanka Bhide, Senior Advisor, National Council of Applied Economic Research, Delhi; Dr. Ashima Goyal, Emeritus Professor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai; Pro

As I make this statement, I look back at the traumatising experience with two waves of an existence-defining pandemic. Virtually every aspect of human life has been drastically altered. Yet, what has been achieved on this troubled journey has been no less extraordinary. We are now better prepared to deal with the invisible enemy, COVID-19, which keeps threatening the entire world from time to time and even more recently. 2. The Indian economy has literally hauled itse

On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today (December 8, 2021) decided to: keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 4.0 per cent. The reverse repo rate under the LAF remains unchanged at 3.35 per cent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 4.25 per cent. The MPC also decided to continue with the accommo

It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act (AACS), 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No. DoS.CO.SUCBs-West/S2399/12.22.159/2021-22 dated December 06, 2021, has issued certain Directions to Nagar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar, whereby, as from the close of business on December 06, 2021, the bank sha

Reserve Bank of India vide directive UBD.CO.BSD-I/D-28/12.22.2018/2012-13 dated February 21, 2013 had placed the Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on February 22, 2013. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to November 30, 2021. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1)

The Reserve Bank of India, vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-4/12.22.141/2016-17 dated August 31, 2016, had placed Maratha Sahakari Bank ltd, Mumbai under Directions from the close of business on August 31, 2016. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to November 30, 2021. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35