Suvarna Sahakari Bank is an Indian private co-operative bank. Co-operative banks of this type operate under the dual regulatory framework of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the registrar of co-operative societies of the state in which they are registered, providing banking services primarily to retail customers, small businesses and members of the co-operative society.
Key facts
| Name | Suvarna Sahakari Bank |
|---|---|
| Type | Co-operative bank |
| Sector | Banking and financial services |
| Country | India |
| Ownership | Private co-operative |
Overview
As a co-operative bank, Suvarna Sahakari Bank is owned by its members and operates on co-operative principles, where depositors and borrowers who become shareholders participate in the governance of the institution. Such banks typically focus on accepting deposits, extending credit to small and medium borrowers, and offering routine banking products such as savings accounts, current accounts, fixed deposits, recurring deposits, and loans.
Regulatory framework
Urban and primary co-operative banks in India are regulated jointly by the Reserve Bank of India and the relevant state government authorities. The RBI oversees banking-related functions including licensing, capital adequacy, prudential norms, and depositor protection, while the state registrar of co-operative societies governs registration, management and audit of the society itself. Following the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020, the RBI's supervisory powers over co-operative banks were strengthened, bringing them closer to the regulatory standards applicable to commercial banks.
Deposit insurance
Deposits held with licensed co-operative banks in India are covered by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India, up to the prescribed insured limit per depositor per bank.
Significance
Co-operative banks play an important role in India's financial inclusion landscape by extending banking services to segments that may be underserved by larger commercial banks, including small traders, salaried individuals, self-employed professionals, and members of specific community or occupational groups.
Related topics
- Co-operative banking in India
- Reserve Bank of India
- Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation
- Banking Regulation Act, 1949
- Urban co-operative bank
References
- Wikidata: Q60743890
- Reserve Bank of India — rbi.org.in
- Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation — dicgc.org.in