RBI reduces Key Policy rates by 25 basis points
In the second bi-monthly monitory policy statement for 2015-16 (02.06.2015), RBI said that on the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, it has been decided to reduce Key policy rates by 25 basis points. reduce the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points from…
Read articleRupee Vostro Account: Enhancement of transaction limit
The non-resident exchange houses from Gulf Countries, Hong Kong and Singapore open Rupee Vostro accounts in AD Category – I banks in India. The Vostro accounts can be used for channeling inward remittances to India primarily on private account. The remitter and the beneficiary (in most cases) should be individuals. The account can be used…
Read articleHighlights of banks wage revision signed between IBA & UFBU on 25.05.2015
The representatives of the unions and IBA inked the BPS/Joint Note, thus ended the long drawn process of wage negotiation in the industry. The highlights of the 10th BPS/Joint Note signed are : Shifting the system of arriving at the wage load on Pay slip components instead of the earlier exercise of total overall load…
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FDI in India Clarification
The Indian companies receiving Foreign Direct Invests (FDI) are subject to Regulations framed under FEMA Act 1999. FDI in India can be made through two routes 1.Automatic route where no prioror approval required from authorities. 2.Approval route where the company receiving FDI requires prior approval of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB). Pursuant to the…
Read articleBank Officers’ latest salary revision updates
X BPS/ Jt. Notes between IBA and Officers associations: Cost Sheet/ Distribution sheet signed on 20th May 2015 with regard to allocation of Pay slip Component of officers are as follows: Sc-I- 23700-980×7-30560-1145×2-32850-1310×10-45950 Sc-II- 31750-1145×1-32850-1310×12-48570-1460×2-51490 Sc-III- 42020-1310×5-48570-1460×6-57330 Sc-IV- 50030-1460×4-55870-1650×2-59170 plus one stagnation Sc-V- 59170-1650×2-62470-1800×2-66070 Sc-VI- 68680-1960×4-76520 Sc-VII- 76520-2120×4-85000 2. Dearness Allowance (Effective from1.11.2012) Dearness Allowance…
Bank employees latest wage settlement up dates
X Bipartite Settlement Updates for award staff: The distribution chart has been signed between IBA and unions on May 20, 2015 covering allocation to various heads. Salient feature of Pay slip components from November 1, 2012 is as under. 1. The Scales of Pay is as under: Clerical: 11765-655/3-815/3-980/4-1145/7-2120/1-1310/1=31540 +1310 × 8* stag =42020 *(stagnation…
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