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Oct 03, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Federal Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 25, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 50 million on Federal Bank Limited (the bank) for violation of Section 19(2) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act) and for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on (a) reporting of data on Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC), (b) reporting to RBI for assessment under RBS, (c) payment of compensation for delay in resolution of
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 25, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 50 million on Federal Bank Limited (the bank) for violation of Section 19(2) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act) and for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on (a) reporting of data on Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC), (b) reporting to RBI for assessment under RBS, (c) payment of compensation for delay in resolution of
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Sep 28, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Karur Vysya Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 25, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 50 million on Karur Vysya Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms, reporting of frauds, and on need for discipline at the time of opening of current accounts. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) r
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 25, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 50 million on Karur Vysya Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms, reporting of frauds, and on need for discipline at the time of opening of current accounts. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) r
Sep 07, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Union Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on August 30, 2018, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Union Bank of India (the bank) for contravention of instructions contained in Master Circular on Fraud – Classification and Reporting issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 taking into account delay on the part of the
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on August 30, 2018, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Union Bank of India (the bank) for contravention of instructions contained in Master Circular on Fraud – Classification and Reporting issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 taking into account delay on the part of the
Sep 07, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on August 30, 2018, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Bank of India (the bank) for contravention of the instructions contained in Master Circular on Fraud – Classification and Reporting issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 taking into account delay on the part of the ba
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on August 30, 2018, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Bank of India (the bank) for contravention of the instructions contained in Master Circular on Fraud – Classification and Reporting issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 taking into account delay on the part of the ba
Sep 07, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Bank of Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on August 30, 2018, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Bank of Maharashtra (the bank) for contravention of the instructions contained in Master Circular on Fraud – Classification and Reporting issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 taking into account delay on the part of
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, on August 30, 2018, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Bank of Maharashtra (the bank) for contravention of the instructions contained in Master Circular on Fraud – Classification and Reporting issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 taking into account delay on the part of
Jun 26, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on June 19, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 60 million on Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of Master Directions on Issue and Pricing of Shares dated April 21, 2016 (the Directions) issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 taking into account the failu
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on June 19, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 60 million on Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of Master Directions on Issue and Pricing of Shares dated April 21, 2016 (the Directions) issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 taking into account the failu
May 18, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on South Indian Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated May 14, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 50 million on South Indian Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms, Know Your Customer (KYC) norms and treasury function and for deficiencies in its compliance function and compliance culture. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provi
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated May 14, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 50 million on South Indian Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms, Know Your Customer (KYC) norms and treasury function and for deficiencies in its compliance function and compliance culture. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provi
Apr 11, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on IDBI Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, through an order dated April 09, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 30 million on IDBI Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, through an order dated April 09, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 30 million on IDBI Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the
Mar 29, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on ICICI Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed through an order dated March 26, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹589 million on ICICI Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on direct sale of securities from its HTM portfolio and specified disclosure in this regard. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed through an order dated March 26, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹589 million on ICICI Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on direct sale of securities from its HTM portfolio and specified disclosure in this regard. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking
Mar 09, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Airtel Payments Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on March 07, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 50 million on Airtel Payments Bank Limited (the bank) for contravening the ‘Operating Guidelines for Payments Banks’ and directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on March 07, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 50 million on Airtel Payments Bank Limited (the bank) for contravening the ‘Operating Guidelines for Payments Banks’ and directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of
Mar 08, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on March 01, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ one million on Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with one of the licensing conditions stipulated by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46(4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on March 01, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ one million on Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with one of the licensing conditions stipulated by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46(4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not
Mar 07, 2018
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on State Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on March 01, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 4 million on State Bank of India (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46(4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on March 01, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 4 million on State Bank of India (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Detection and Impounding of Counterfeit Notes. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (c) read with Section 46(4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance
Mar 05, 2018
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on Indian Overseas Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on February 27, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on Indian Overseas Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to the aforesaid directio
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on February 27, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on Indian Overseas Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to the aforesaid directio
Mar 05, 2018
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on Axis Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on February 27, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 30 million on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on February 27, 2018, a monetary penalty of ₹ 30 million on Axis Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to
Dec 15, 2017
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Syndicate Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on December 12, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 50 million on Syndicate Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions/guidelines issued by RBI on cheque purchase/discounting, bill discounting, and Know Your Customer (KYC)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Ac
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on December 12, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 50 million on Syndicate Bank (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions/guidelines issued by RBI on cheque purchase/discounting, bill discounting, and Know Your Customer (KYC)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Ac
Dec 13, 2017
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on IndusInd Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on December 12, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 30 million on IndusInd Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms and contravention of regulatory restrictions pertaining to non-fund based (NFB) facilities. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on December 12, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 30 million on IndusInd Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms and contravention of regulatory restrictions pertaining to non-fund based (NFB) facilities. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4
Oct 24, 2017
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on IDFC Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on October 23, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on IDFC Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of regulatory restrictions pertaining to loans and advances. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. Th
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on October 23, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on IDFC Bank Limited (the bank) for contravention of regulatory restrictions pertaining to loans and advances. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. Th
Oct 24, 2017
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Yes Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on October 23, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 60 million on Yes Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition Asset Classification (IRAC) norms and delayed reporting of information security incident involving ATMs of the bank. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed on October 23, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 60 million on Yes Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition Asset Classification (IRAC) norms and delayed reporting of information security incident involving ATMs of the bank. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking
Jul 31, 2017
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Union Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on July 26, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on Union Bank of India for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. This
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on July 26, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 20 million on Union Bank of India for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. This
Jul 31, 2017
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Union Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on July 26, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Union Bank of India for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. This
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on July 26, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Union Bank of India for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. This
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