New Vijayanagara District in Karnataka: Lead Bank Assigned
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2021-22/43 · issued 27 May 2021 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI has assigned State Bank of India as the lead bank for the newly formed Vijayanagara district in Karnataka, carved from Ballari. Banks must update BSR reporting with the new district working code '00S'.
The rule, in the simplest words
State Bank of India (SBI) is now the lead bank for the new Vijayanagara district in Karnataka.
All banks must use the new district working code '00S' when sending BSR (Banking Supervision Report) data for branches in this district.
Banks should update their computer systems, BSR reports, and coordinate credit planning with SBI for Vijayanagara.
The lead‑bank duties for Ballari district stay the same as before.
How it plays out — a real example
Ramesh, a branch manager of a private bank in Hosapete, updates his branch’s software to include the code '00S', sends the monthly BSR report using that code, and then joins the credit‑planning meeting organized by SBI, feeling confident that he’s following the new RBI rule.
What changed
The Government of Karnataka created Vijayanagara district from Ballari district, comprising Hosapete, Kudligi, Hagaribommanahalli, Kotturu, Hoovina Hadagali, and Harapanahalli taluks. RBI assigned State Bank of India as the lead bank for this new district and allotted district working code '00S' for BSR reporting. Lead bank responsibilities for Ballari and other Karnataka districts remain unchanged.
What it means for you
Banks operating in the new Vijayanagara district must align their lead bank coordination and BSR reporting with State Bank of India. The new working code '00S' must be used in all BSR submissions for branches in this district. This ensures accurate credit planning and data aggregation under the lead bank scheme.
What you must do
Update internal systems with the new district working code '00S' for Vijayanagara district.
Ensure BSR reporting for branches in the six taluks of Vijayanagara uses the new code.
Coordinate with State Bank of India as the lead bank for district-level credit planning and review meetings.
Verify that lead bank responsibilities for Ballari district remain unchanged and continue as before.
Who it affects
All banks with branches in the newly formed Vijayanagara district, State Bank of India (as lead bank), Banks reporting BSR data for Karnataka districts, Lead district managers in Karnataka
❓ Common questions
Which taluks are included in the new Vijayanagara district?
The district comprises Hosapete, Kudligi, Hagaribommanahalli, Kotturu, Hoovina Hadagali, and Harapanahalli taluks, carved from Ballari district.
What is the new district working code for Vijayanagara?
The code is '00S' (to be read as zero zero S), as notified by RBI for BSR reporting.
Does this change affect lead bank responsibilities for Ballari district?
No, the lead bank responsibilities for Ballari and other Karnataka districts remain unchanged.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2021-22/43
FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.11/02.08.001/2021-22
May 27, 2021
The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
All Lead Banks
Dear Sir/Madam,
Formation of new district in the State of Karnataka - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility
The Government of Karnataka vide Gazette Notification No.RD/04/LRD/2019 dated February 08, 2021 had notified the formation of a new district in the State of Karnataka. It has been decided to assign the lead bank responsibility of the new district as under:
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Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2021-22/43 · issued 27 May 2021. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Ensure BSR reporting for branches in the six taluks of Vijayanagara uses the new code.
💻 IT / Systems
Update internal systems with the new district working code '00S' for Vijayanagara district.
📜 Compliance
Coordinate with State Bank of India as the lead bank for district-level credit planning and review meetings.
Verify that lead bank responsibilities for Ballari district remain unchanged and continue as before.
Grouped from the action items above — a single circular may involve more than one team.
Worked example & action-note template
Example: if you are an IT/Systems lead at a bank this circular applies to (All banks with branches in the newly formed Vijayanagara district, State Bank of India (as lead bank), Banks reporting BSR data for Karnataka districts, Lead district managers in Karnataka), your first concrete step on “New Vijayanagara District in Karnataka: Lead Bank Assigned” is: “Update internal systems with the new district working code '00S' for Vijayanagara district.” (RBI issued this 27 May 2021).
Circular: RBI/2021-22/43 -- New Vijayanagara District in Karnataka: Lead Bank Assigned
Issued: 27 May 2021
Action required: Update internal systems with the new district working code '00S' for Vijayanagara district.
Action required: Ensure BSR reporting for branches in the six taluks of Vijayanagara uses the new code.
Action required: Coordinate with State Bank of India as the lead bank for district-level credit planning and review meetings.
Action required: Verify that lead bank responsibilities for Ballari district remain unchanged and continue as before.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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