Co-operative societies can’t use ‘bank’ in their names: RBI
The Hindu
In a statement, RBI said it has come to notice that some cooperative societies are using the word ‘bank’ in their names in violation of the Banking Regulation Act.
The (RBI) on Monday cautioned the public against co-operative societies using ‘bank’ in their names as well as accepting deposits from people who are not their members.
After the amendment in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, effective September 29, 2020, co-operative societies cannot use the words “bank”, “banker” or “banking” as part of their names, except as permitted under the provisions or by the RBI.
In a statement, RBI said it has come to notice that some cooperative societies are using the word ‘bank’ in their names in violation of the Banking Regulation Act.

Insurance penetration and density are often misunderstood and do not reveal how many families are insured or whether they would be financially secure if the main earning member were to die. The real issue is not reach but adequacy, as households may have life insurance but not enough cover to replace lost income, leaving them financially vulnerable.












