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Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited

Bank

A source-linked record of 5 RBI actions, their timing, severity, and recurring regulatory themes.

At a Glance

Total actions
5
Total penalties
Rs 9.86 Cr
Latest action
5 Dec 2025

Enforcement Fingerprint

5 actions across 4 years.

PenaltyRestrictionLicence actionLiftedOther

Action Mix

Monetary penalty5

Lifecycle Mix

Fresh imposition5

Severity Mix

S4 High4
S2 Moderate1

Source-linked record

Action History

5 linked actions

2025

2

Case brief

RBI has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹99.30 lakh on Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited. The action was based on non-compliance with internal ombudsman, customer service, DEA Fund, and KYC-related requirements.

Impact

The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and address the compliance gaps identified by RBI in complaint handling, customer communication, DEA Fund transfers, and V-CIP onboarding controls. The release does not impose a new operational ban, but RBI reserves the right to initiate further action if warranted.

Why RBI acted

Governance oversightCustomer protectionReporting & disclosureKYC / AML

Regulatory basis

  • section 26A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
  • Section 47 A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the BR Act

Case brief

RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 3.318 crore on Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited for multiple compliance lapses. The breaches involved BSBDA, KYC/beneficial ownership, small-account operations, and lending restrictions.

Impact

The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and address the compliance lapses identified by RBI. The order does not by itself void customer transactions, but it signals supervisory concerns and leaves RBI free to take any further action it may consider appropriate.

Why RBI acted

KYC / AMLLending normsCustomer protectionReporting & disclosure

Regulatory basis

  • Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

2023

1

Case brief

RBI imposed a Rs 2.5 crore penalty on Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited for multiple compliance failures. The lapses involved CRILC reporting, lending restrictions, and SWIFT controls.

Impact

Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited must bear the monetary penalty and address the control and compliance weaknesses identified by RBI. The order does not invalidate customer transactions, but it signals heightened regulatory scrutiny over reporting, lending diligence, and SWIFT/CBS controls going forward.

Why RBI acted

Reporting & disclosureLending normsOther

Regulatory basis

  • section 47 A (1) (c) read with section 46 (4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

2018

1

Case brief

RBI imposed a monetary penalty on The Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. for non-compliance with IRAC and KYC/AML directions.

Impact

The bank must absorb the ₹30 million penalty and address the compliance deficiencies identified by RBI. The action does not invalidate customer transactions, but it underscores ongoing obligations to comply with IRAC and KYC/AML requirements.

Why RBI acted

Reporting & disclosureKYC / AML

Regulatory basis

  • Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

2006

1

Case brief

RBI imposed a Rs. 5 lakh penalty on Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. for a Banking Regulation Act violation related to Letter of Credit exposure.

Impact

The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and the enforcement finding on its compliance record. No operational restriction is described, but the case signals heightened expectations around connected-party governance and exposure controls for future LC and credit decisions.

Why RBI acted

Capital & exposure normsGovernance oversight

Regulatory basis

  • Section 47 A (1)(b) of the Banking Regulation Act 1949
  • Sec 20(1) of Banking Regulation Act 1949