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Jun 19, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Rourkela (Odisha)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 09, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹6.00 lakh (Rupees Six lakh only) on The Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Rourkela (the bank) for contravention of/ non-adherence with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) and Maintenance of Deposit Accounts – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 09, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹6.00 lakh (Rupees Six lakh only) on The Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Rourkela (the bank) for contravention of/ non-adherence with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) and Maintenance of Deposit Accounts – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1)
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Jun 19, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Dombivli Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited, Dombivli (Maharashtra)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 12, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50.00 lakh (Rupees fifty lakh only) on Dombivli Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited, Dombivli (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Basic Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) and ‘Comprehensive Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) - A Graded Approach’. This penalty has been imposed in
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 12, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50.00 lakh (Rupees fifty lakh only) on Dombivli Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited, Dombivli (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Basic Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) and ‘Comprehensive Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) - A Graded Approach’. This penalty has been imposed in
Jun 19, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Andhra Pradesh Mahesh Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 12, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹65.00 lakh (Rupees sixty-five lakh only) on Andhra Pradesh Mahesh Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Basic Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs), ‘Comprehensive Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) - A Graded Approach’ and ‘Internet Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 12, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹65.00 lakh (Rupees sixty-five lakh only) on Andhra Pradesh Mahesh Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Basic Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs), ‘Comprehensive Cyber Security Framework for Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) - A Graded Approach’ and ‘Internet Bank
Jun 16, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Manappuram Finance Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 12, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20.00 lakh (Rupees Twenty lakh only) on Manappuram Finance Limited, Thrissur (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the “Non-Banking Financial Company - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016”. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 12, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20.00 lakh (Rupees Twenty lakh only) on Manappuram Finance Limited, Thrissur (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the “Non-Banking Financial Company - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016”. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions
Jun 12, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Co-operative Bank of Rajkot Ltd., Rajkot (Gujarat)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an Order dated June 05, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10.00 lakh (Rupees ten lakh only) on The Co-operative Bank of Rajkot Ltd., Rajkot (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on ‘Reporting of unauthorised transactions by customers to banks’, ‘Names as Appearing in the Certificate of Registration and the Licence - Use of - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Frauds in UCBs: Changes i
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an Order dated June 05, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10.00 lakh (Rupees ten lakh only) on The Co-operative Bank of Rajkot Ltd., Rajkot (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on ‘Reporting of unauthorised transactions by customers to banks’, ‘Names as Appearing in the Certificate of Registration and the Licence - Use of - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Frauds in UCBs: Changes i
Jun 12, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Telangana State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited, Hyderabad
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 05, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on Telangana State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited, Hyderabad (the bank), for contravention of the provisions of section 26 A (2) read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under section 47A (1) (c) read with sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the BR A
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 05, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on Telangana State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited, Hyderabad (the bank), for contravention of the provisions of section 26 A (2) read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under section 47A (1) (c) read with sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the BR A
Jun 12, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Bihar State Co-operative Bank Limited, Patna
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 05, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹60.20 lakh (Rupees Sixty Lakh and Twenty Thousand only) on The Bihar State Co-operative Bank Limited, Patna (the bank), for ─ contravention of the provisions of sections 24(3), 26 and 27(1) read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and the Banking Regulation (Co-operative Societies) Rules, 1966 (BR Rules); non-compliance with the Reserve Bank of
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 05, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹60.20 lakh (Rupees Sixty Lakh and Twenty Thousand only) on The Bihar State Co-operative Bank Limited, Patna (the bank), for ─ contravention of the provisions of sections 24(3), 26 and 27(1) read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and the Banking Regulation (Co-operative Societies) Rules, 1966 (BR Rules); non-compliance with the Reserve Bank of
Jun 12, 2023
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Jowai Cooperative Urban Bank Limited, Meghalaya
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 9, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹6,00,000/- (Rupees Six lakh only) on Jowai Cooperative Urban Bank Limited, Jowai, Meghalaya (the bank) for contravention of RBI directions to Urban Cooperative Banks on (i) ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions – UCBs’ and (ii) Know Your Customer (KYC) Directions, 2016. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions o
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 9, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹6,00,000/- (Rupees Six lakh only) on Jowai Cooperative Urban Bank Limited, Jowai, Meghalaya (the bank) for contravention of RBI directions to Urban Cooperative Banks on (i) ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions – UCBs’ and (ii) Know Your Customer (KYC) Directions, 2016. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions o
Jun 05, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Sawantwadi Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sawantwadi, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 29, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.00 lakh (Rupees Three lakh only) on Sawantwadi Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sawantwadi (the bank) for contravention of directions contained in the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF) issued by RBI under section 36 (1) read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisio
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 29, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.00 lakh (Rupees Three lakh only) on Sawantwadi Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sawantwadi (the bank) for contravention of directions contained in the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF) issued by RBI under section 36 (1) read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisio
Jun 05, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Kokan Mercantile Co-operative Bank Limited., Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 29, 2023 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Kokan Mercantile Co-operative Bank Limited., Mumbai (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on Maintenance of Deposit Accounts. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 29, 2023 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Kokan Mercantile Co-operative Bank Limited., Mumbai (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on Maintenance of Deposit Accounts. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (
Jun 05, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Bajirao Appa Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ankalkhop (Maharashtra)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 29, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on Bajirao Appa Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ankalkhop (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Investments by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’ and ‘Know Your Customers’ (KYC). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and Section 5
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 29, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on Bajirao Appa Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ankalkhop (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Investments by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’ and ‘Know Your Customers’ (KYC). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and Section 5
Jun 05, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Shri Laxmi Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mhaisal (Maharashtra)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 29, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Shri Laxmi Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mhaisal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Know Your Customers’ (KYC). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and Section 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act). This action is b
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 29, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Shri Laxmi Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mhaisal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Know Your Customers’ (KYC). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and Section 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act). This action is b
Jun 02, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Indian Overseas Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 29, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.20 Crore (Rupees Two Crore and twenty Lakh only) on Indian Overseas Bank (the bank) for contravention of the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 17 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act) and non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on 'Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Diverge
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 29, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.20 Crore (Rupees Two Crore and twenty Lakh only) on Indian Overseas Bank (the bank) for contravention of the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 17 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act) and non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on 'Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning Pertaining to Advances - Diverge
May 29, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Kohinoor Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 23, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Kohinoor Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ichalkaranji (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Investments by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under section 47 A (1) (c) read with sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (B
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 23, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Kohinoor Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ichalkaranji (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Investments by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under section 47 A (1) (c) read with sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (B
May 26, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Central Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 25, 2023 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹84.50 lakh (Rupees Eighty four lakh fifty thousand only) on Central Bank of India (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of ‘Reserve Bank of India (Frauds classification and reporting by commercial banks and select FIs) directions 2016’ and ‘Master Circular on Customer Service in Banks’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI und
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 25, 2023 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹84.50 lakh (Rupees Eighty four lakh fifty thousand only) on Central Bank of India (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of ‘Reserve Bank of India (Frauds classification and reporting by commercial banks and select FIs) directions 2016’ and ‘Master Circular on Customer Service in Banks’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI und
May 22, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The National Cooperative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 15, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The National Cooperative Bank Ltd., Mumbai (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on Maintenance of Deposit Accounts. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 15, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The National Cooperative Bank Ltd., Mumbai (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on Maintenance of Deposit Accounts. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act)
May 22, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Krishna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Satara
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 19, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Krishna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Satara (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on Maintenance of Deposit Accounts. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act), taking
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 19, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Krishna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Satara (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on Maintenance of Deposit Accounts. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (the Act), taking
May 22, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on M/s Srestha Finvest Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated May 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on M/s Srestha Finvest Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (the company) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI with respect to requirement of obtaining prior approval from RBI in cases of acquisition/ transfer of control of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) as applicable to Non-Banking Financial Company - Non-Systemically Impor
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated May 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on M/s Srestha Finvest Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (the company) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI with respect to requirement of obtaining prior approval from RBI in cases of acquisition/ transfer of control of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) as applicable to Non-Banking Financial Company - Non-Systemically Impor
May 22, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Kanyakumari District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated May 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹7.50 lakh (Rupees Seven lakh Fifty thousand only) on The Kanyakumari District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on transfer of eligible funds to Depositor Education and Awareness Fund (DEA Fund) constituted as per section 26A read with section 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) and fo
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated May 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹7.50 lakh (Rupees Seven lakh Fifty thousand only) on The Kanyakumari District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on transfer of eligible funds to Depositor Education and Awareness Fund (DEA Fund) constituted as per section 26A read with section 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) and fo
May 22, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Rain Bow Finance India Ltd., Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated May 19, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹4.00 lakh (Rupees Four lakh only) on Rain Bow Finance India Ltd., Chennai, Tamil Nadu (the company) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI vide Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company - Non-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 dated September 01, 2016 related to Standard Asset Provisioning and Leverage Rati
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated May 19, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹4.00 lakh (Rupees Four lakh only) on Rain Bow Finance India Ltd., Chennai, Tamil Nadu (the company) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI vide Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company - Non-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016 dated September 01, 2016 related to Standard Asset Provisioning and Leverage Rati
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