RBI has issued master direction on merger of private sector banks
Q. RBI has issued a master direction on the merger of which banks?- Published on 22 Apr 16a. PSU banks
b. Private sector banks
c. Development banks
d. Syndicate Banks
ANSWER: Private sector banks
RBI came out with a master direction for merger of private sector banks and between NBFCs and banks. Another master direction indicated that a compilation which consolidates instructions on rules and regulations framed by the RBI under numerous acts including banking issues and foreign exchange transactions.
- Scope of the master direction on the merger will cover the amalgamation of 2 banking companies and amalgamation of NBFC with banking company.
- In these cases, the voluntary amalgamation will become effective following approval from RBI.
- According to the direction, the decision of the amalgamation shall be approved by respective boards by a 2/3rd majority and not just members present and voting.