BANKING AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Bank Rate acts as the penal rate charged on banks for shortfalls in meeting their reserve requirements (cash reserve ratio and statutory liquidity ratio). The Bank Rate is published under Section 49 of the RBI Act, 1934.

Detailed explanation-2: -2. As announced in the Monetary Policy Statement 2022-23 dated December 07, 2022, the Bank Rate is revised upwards by 35 basis points from 6.15 per cent to 6.50 per cent with immediate effect.

Detailed explanation-3: -An Act to constitute a Reserve Bank of India. CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title, extent and commencement. (1) This Act may be called the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

Detailed explanation-4: -Section 36 mentions the powers of RBI. The Reserve Bank may prohibit banking companies from entering into a particular transaction and can advise the banking company. It can also assist the banking company by granting loans or advances under Section 18.

Detailed explanation-5: -In terms of Section 22 of the Act, Reserve Bank has the sole right to issue banknotes in India. Section 25 states that the design, form and material of bank notes shall be such as may be approved by the Central Government after consideration of the recommendations made by the Central Board of RBI.