RBI releases strategic approach ‘GUARD’ for UCBs in tier-wise cybersecurity guidelines
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the “’ Technology Vision for Cyber Security’ for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) – 2020-2023”. The Technology Vision Document aims at enhancing the cybersecurity posture of the Urban Co-operative banking sector against evolving IT and cyber threat environment. The Central Bank laid down a set…
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Supreme Court extends bank loan repayment moratorium till September 28
Today (September 10, 2020), a bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy and M R Shah posted the matter of extension of loan moratorium for further hearing on September 28 and said that the court expects that the government and RBI actively consider all the issues and file the affidavit and place before it…
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Here are a few things you need to know about newly launched doorstep banking
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (September 09, 2020) launched doorstep banking services for public sector banks in order to facilitate hassle-free and convenient banking to Senior Citizen and those in the ‘divyang’ (differently-abled) category. The move is part of the EASE reforms to make banking easier and accessible. The salient features of new services…
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Fortunes Shifting in favour of the Farm Sector: RBI Governor
Today, RBI Governor Shakti Kant Das while addressing the members of the National Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry, touched upon five such major dynamic shifts that are underway in the Indian economy. They are (i) fortunes shifting in favour of the farm sector; (ii) changing energy mix in favour of renewables; (iii) leveraging…
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FAQs on Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes
Q: Who is the authority to impound Counterfeit Notes? A: The Counterfeit Notes can be impounded by (i) All Banks (ii)All Treasuries and Sub-Treasuries (iii) Issue Offices of Reserve Bank of India. Q: How the Counterfeit Notes are detected? A: Currency notes tendered over the counter is examined by the cashier for authenticity through machines.…
Government announces several packages to handle COVID 19 crisis
Today (May 13, 2020), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the extension of due date for all income tax returns to November 30. While addressing the press she made several announcements. The highlights of the announcements are as under. The due date for all income tax returns extended up to November 30 Statutory PF contribution is…
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