Case brief
RBI has imposed a ₹15 lakh penalty on NKGSB Co-operative Bank Limited, Mumbai. The bank was found to have sanctioned/granted certain loans for purchase of gold in breach of RBI directions.
Impact
The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and address the compliance weaknesses identified by RBI. The order does not itself impose an operational restriction, but RBI may initiate further action 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