Case brief
RBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 2 lakh on Makarpura Industrial Estate Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat. The penalty was for lapses in KYC compliance and cyber security controls.
Impact
The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and address the underlying compliance gaps in KYC monitoring and cyber security controls. The order does not itself restrict operations, but RBI indicated that further action may still be initiated if warranted.
Why RBI acted
Regulatory basis
- Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949