CAIIB · CB · Chapter 14

Development Regulation and Supervision and Recent Performance of Scheduled Commercial Banks

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When did RBI first receive supervisory powers over banking companies?

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1940, on restricted basis for inspection in consultation with Government of India.

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What did the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 mandate before RBI granted a bank licence?

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RBI must inspect bank's books and methods to ensure depositors could be paid in full.

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When did RBI announce systematic periodical inspections of all banking companies?

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July 1949; inspections commenced March 1950 to cover all banks irrespective of size.

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What shift occurred in RBI supervision during the 1950s?

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From quantitative assessment of capital/reserves to qualitative appraisal of financial position and management.

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Name three common defects flagged in early RBI bank inspections (1950s).

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Defective advances, weak management, inadequate branch supervision, low reserves, low SLR-equivalent investments.

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When and why was the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 amended?

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January 1957: strengthened RBI's powers over director/MD/CEO appointments and policy directives.

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Which bank collapses in 1960 triggered RBI to acquire new enforcement powers?

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Palai Central Bank and Laxmi Commercial Bank; led to compulsory amalgamations and de-licensing.

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What concept did RBI introduce in 1967 to guide credit deployment?

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'Social control' — to give banking system directional sense for credit allocation.

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