RBI Imposes Penalties on UCO Bank and Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has levied penalties on two financial entities for regulatory non-compliance. UCO Bank has been fined Rs 2.68 crore for violating provisions related to current account openings, deposit interest rates, and fraud classification. Meanwhile, Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd faces a Rs 2.1 lakh penalty for failing to adhere to Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations. The RBI clarified that these penalties are imposed for regulatory compliance issues and do not impact the validity of transactions or agreements between the banks and their customers.

Penalty on UCO Bank

Amount: Rs 2.68 crore

Reasons: Violations concerning current accounts, interest rates on deposits, and fraud classification.

Penalty on Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd

Amount: Rs 2.1 lakh

Reasons: Non-compliance with KYC regulations.

Key Points About UCO Bank

Founded: 1943

Headquarters: Kolkata, India

Type: Public sector bank

Ownership: Government of India holds a majority stake

Services: Offers a range of banking services including retail banking, corporate banking, and treasury operations

Branches: Operates across India with a network of branches and ATMs

Tagline: “Honour, Integrity, and Excellence”

Key Focus: Financial inclusion, digital banking, and customer service

Piyush Shukla

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