Co-operative Banking in India
The Co-operative Banks in India are primarily registered as cooperative societies under the provisions of either the State Cooperative Societies Act of the State concerned or the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 if the area of operation of the bank extends beyond the boundaries of one state. The banking related functions of Urban Co-operative…
Read articleWhat are the key activities of NABARD?
The National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was initially promoted by the Reserve Bank of India in 1982 under the National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981. By its establishment, NABARD substituted the Agricultural Credit Department (ACD) and Rural Planning and Credit Cell (RPCC) of the Reserve Bank of India, and…
Read article22 slabs Jump in Bank employees DA for the August – October 2017
The confirmed DA for the months of August-October 2017 is @47.80% on ‘pay’ (which includes allowances eligible for DA) @ the rate of 0.10% per slab. It means an increase of 22 slabs over the previous (May –July 2017) level of DA for the Bank employees and officers. Dearness Allowance of Bank Officers Dearness Allowance…
Read articleHow RERA rules help home buyers?
The real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 (RERA 2016) is passed by Parliament and same is now adapted by the most of the states and union territories. The Act is touted as a key reform measure in the massive real estate sector. Highlights of the RERA 2016: 1. The property buyers need not approach…
Read articlePacking Credit- Running Account
In the cases of commodity exports, the exporters have to procure raw material, manufacture the export product and keep the same ready for shipment, in anticipation of export orders from the overseas buyers. This is in view of, seasonal availability of raw materials or when the time taken for manufacture and shipment of goods is…
Loans to weaker section category explained
The weaker sections of our society are the socially backward/ minority communities at national level or the people belonging to economically low income group. Normally, such people may not easily get timely and adequate credit without the priority credit dispensation of RBI. As per RBI’s priority sector approved plan, Banks have to achieve weaker section…
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