RBI exempts 7 categories of current accounts from the definition of ‘Aggregate Exposure’
The instructions on the opening of current accounts by banks have been reviewed and revised by RBI and the same was notified to all the banks for compliance through their circular dated August 6, 2020. In terms of the above circular, no bank shall open current accounts for customers who have availed credit facilities in…
Read article RBI includes all 26 stressed sectors within the ambit of the ‘On Tap TLTRO scheme’
On Thursday (11.12.2020) RBI announced that in addition to the five sectors, twenty-six stressed sectors brought under On Tap TLTRO Scheme. On October 21, 2020, Th Reserve Bank of India had announced the five stressed sectors under the ambit of On Tap TLTRO scheme in synergy with the credit guarantee under the Emergency Credit Line…
Read article RBI sets out various policy measures: Governor quotes Socrates
In the statement of developmental and regulatory policy measures dated December 4, 2020, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das quotes Socrates about life. “I am reminded here of a quote attributed to Socrates, “In the face of adversity, we have a choice. We can be bitter, or we can be better”. Obviously we will strive to be…
Read article Reserve Bank chose to keep key policy rates on hold
In today’s (4.12.2020) bimonthly MPC meeting, the Reserve Bank of India decided to maintain the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) on hold at 4.0 per cent. The MPC also decided to continue with the accommodative stance as long as necessary, at least during the current financial year and into the next…
Read article RBI directs banks not to approve proposals of foreign law firms to open a branch office in India
RBI on Monday (23/11/2020) directed all AD Category –I banks, not to grant any approval to any branch office, project office, liaison office or other place of business in India under FEMA for the purpose of practicing legal profession in India. The establishment of branch office/ liaison office / project office or any other place…
Raise promoters’ stake in private banks: RBI’s internal working group
An Internal Working Group (IWG) of Reserve Bank of India suggested giving banking licences to large corporate or industrial houses after necessary amendments to the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The committee was formed by the banking regulator in June to review extant ownership guidelines and corporate structure for Indian private sector banks. “The terms of…
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