RBI Fines Canara, BOI, and J&K Bank for Non-Compliance

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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.

Jammu and Kashmir Bank

Penalty Amount: ₹3.31 crore
Reason: Violation of norms related to financial inclusion, Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines, and statutory restrictions on loans and advances.

Bank of India

Penalty Amount: ₹1 crore
Reason: Non-compliance with specific provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

Canara Bank

Penalty Amount: ₹1.63 crore
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.

Summary of the news

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.”