RBI Launches Financial Literacy Week 2025 for Women's Inclusion
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently imposed monetary penalties on Canara Bank, Bank of India, and Jammu & Kashmir Bank due to various regulatory compliance deficiencies.
Reason: Violation of norms related to financial inclusion, Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines, and statutory restrictions on loans and advances.
Reason: Non-adherence to directions on priority sector lending, interest rates on deposits, and financial inclusion concerning Basic Savings Bank Deposit Accounts (BSBDA).
These penalties underscore the RBI’s ongoing efforts to enforce regulatory compliance within the banking sector. In recent years, the central bank has intensified its scrutiny, imposing fines on several financial institutions for various infractions, including non-adherence to KYC norms, deficiencies in regulatory compliance, and lapses in cybersecurity measures. The current actions against Canara Bank, Bank of India, and Jammu & Kashmir Bank highlight the importance of strict adherence to regulatory guidelines to maintain the integrity and stability of the financial system.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | RBI penalized Canara Bank (₹1.63 crore), J&K Bank (₹3.31 crore), and Bank of India (₹1 crore) for regulatory non-compliance in areas like loans, data, and KYC. |
| Canara Bank | Penalized for failing to link retail/MSME loans to external benchmarks, dummy mobile numbers in accounts, and improper customer due diligence. |
| Jammu & Kashmir Bank | Penalized for incorrect data submissions to CRILC, extending loans without due diligence, and SWIFT-CBS mismatch. |
| Bank of India | Penalized ₹1 crore for undisclosed regulatory non-compliance. |
| Canara Bank (Static) | HQ: Bengaluru, Karnataka; Established: 1906; Tagline: “Together We Can.” |
| Bank of India (Static) | HQ: Mumbai, Maharashtra; Established: 1906; Tagline: “Relationship Beyond Banking.” |
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