Amalgamation of 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) takes effectThe amalgamation of 26 Regional Rural Banks across 11 states and Union territories has taken effect, marking the fourth phase of RRB consol...
01 May, 2025, 11.50 AM IST
'One state-one RRB' to be effective from May 1 as FinMin approves consolidation of 15 regional rural banksThe finance ministry is set to consolidate 15 Regional Rural Banks across 11 states starting next month, aiming for enhanced operational ef...
08 Apr, 2025, 02.43 PM IST
India proposes merging regional rural banks to help them shore up capital, document showsIndia's government has put forward a proposal to consolidate the country's regional rural banks from 43 down to 28. This move aims to bolst...
05 Nov, 2024, 04.50 PM IST
Regional Rural Bank mergers exempted from CCI ApprovalA similar relief was granted by the corporate affairs ministry in 2017 for a five-year period. The latest move comes at a time when the gov...
21 Jul, 2023, 11.31 AM IST
Govt identifies 3-4 regional rural banks for IPOs; public issue likely this yearAs many as 21 banks were amalgamated in various states in last few months to create a large entity.
28 Jul, 2019, 08.32 PM IST
Finance Ministry wants PSU banks to bring down government equity to 52%Recently, the Centre has amalgamated three RRBs -- Punjab Gramin Bank, Malwa Gramin Bank and Sutlej Gramin Bank -- into a single RRB with e...
14 Jan, 2019, 04.34 PM IST
Government asks RBI to suggest on PSU Bank mergerThe minister in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha said that there is no timeline has been fixed for merger of the public sector banks.
24 Jul, 2018, 09.38 PM IST
RRBs told to follow 9% capital adequacy rule from this yearRBI has directed all regional rural banks to follow the minimum 9% capital adequacy rule from this year, marking the end of their transitor...
28 Nov, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
RBI directs regional rural banks to keep 9% CRAR from this yearRBI said the rule was made applicable to banks in India with a view to strengthening their capital base.
27 Nov, 2013, 06.49 PM IST
Centr e asks Bengal to merge 2 rural banks, but State sets own termsState official said the proposed merger will be difficult to execute as these banks are not geographically contiguous- the guiding principl...
29 Nov, 2012, 11.49 AM IST
Rural bank cross-merger on cardsThe exercise will be done through a process of amalgamation where two or more entities will be joined together to create a new and bigger b...
02 Oct, 2012, 11.31 AM IST
- Finance Ministry looking at further consolidation of RRBs to 55
The Finance Ministry is considering a proposal to further consolidate the number of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to 55 for improving their e...
02 Sep, 2012, 12.04 PM IST
- Regional Rural Banks' count will reduce to 46 as government starts consolidation
The government has kicked off a major consolidation exercise among regional rural banks, which play an intense role in the country's scheme...
01 Dec, 2011, 01.39 AM IST
- Centre eyes RRB mergers to increase profitability
The equity in the respective RRBs would, in turn, be placed with other sponsor banks, depending on their proximity to RRBs in question.
30 Oct, 2009, 04.24 AM IST
- West Bengal gives nod for RRB merger with sponsor banks
The West Bengal government has finally given in-principle clearance for amalgamation of regional rural banks (RRB) in the state.
30 Nov, 2006, 02.23 AM IST
- Bank consolidation set to gain pace this year
Big is beautiful is the singular message from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which has come strongly in favour of consolidation in the ban...
15 Nov, 2006, 02.56 AM IST
- RRB amalgamation splits West Bengal govt, banks
The amalgamation of regional rural banks (RRBs) in West Bengal has taken a curious turn.
11 Sep, 2006, 03.38 AM IST