Date: December 31, 2025Subject: Extension of Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 1. The Bhavani Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai 1.1 Key Details of Action The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the operational directions previously imposed on The Bhavani Sahakari Bank Ltd. This action effectively freezes standard banking operations to […]
1. Kolhapur District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Maharashtra Key Details Penalty Amount ₹2.10 Lakh Order Date December 22, 2025 Violation Category Contravention of Section 20 read with Section 56 of BR Act, 1949. Specific Charge Sanctioning a loan to a company in which one of the bank’s Directors stood as a guarantor. Root Cause Analysis
1. Key Details of RBI Action Entity Name Shree Mahalaxmi Urban Co-operative Credit Bank Ltd., Gokak (Karnataka) Regulatory Provision Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Original Directive Date September 26, 2024 Latest Action (Extension) Extension of Directive for 3 months (Dec 23, 2025 Press Release) Current Validity December 27,
RBI Penalty Report – Kotak Mahindra Bank 1. Executive Summary The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty on Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited following the Statutory Inspection for Supervisory Evaluation (ISE 2024). The penalty addresses deficiencies in regulatory compliance regarding Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts, the scope of Business Correspondents (BCs),
This report details the restrictions imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The analysis covers the specific directives, underlying causes, and strategic takeaways for two cooperative banks. 1. The Valsad Mahila Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd. Strict Restrictions Location: Valsad, Gujarat |
1. The Arakonam Co-operative Urban Bank Limited, Tamil Nadu Penalty Amount ₹2.50 Lakh Major Violation Order Date December 15, 2025 Statutory Inspection Reference Date: March 31, 2025 Key Violations Failure to transfer 20% of net profit to Statutory Reserve (FY 2022-23 to 2024-25). Sanctioning loans to nominal members in excess of regulatory limits. Exceeding regulatory
1. Key Details of Regulatory Action Bank Name Loknete R.D. (Appa) Kshirsagar Sahakari Bank Ltd, Niphad, Dist. Nashik Regulatory Provision Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Effective Date Close of business on December 16, 2025 Operational Restrictions Prohibition on granting/renewing loans, investments, incurring liabilities, fresh deposits, and asset
Penalty Snapshot: The Kovilpatti Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd Penalty Amount ₹1,00,000 Violation Area Capital Adequacy (CRAR) Inspection Date March 31, 2025 The Violation The bank refunded share capital to members and sanctioned new loans despite its CRAR being below the regulatory minimum. This violated RBI’s prudential norms on linking shareholding to borrowing. Root Cause Analysis
Date of Issue: December 11, 2025 Reference: Press Release 2025-2026/1684 Subject: Rationalisation of Maintenance of Cash Credit, Current, and Overdraft Accounts The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued final Amendment Directions aimed at rationalising existing norms regarding the opening and operating of Cash Credit (CC), Current Accounts (CA), and Overdraft (OD) accounts. These amendments
1. Executive Summary The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the Certificate of Registration (CoR) of four Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) following their voluntary surrender. This report analyzes the underlying causes for these exits, ranging from strategic business pivots to legal amalgamations, and outlines key takeaways for the banking and financial sector. 2. Key
