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The Nainital Bank Ltd., Uttarakhand

BankUttarakhand

A source-linked record of 3 RBI actions, their timing, severity, and recurring regulatory themes.

At a Glance

Total actions
3
Total penalties
Rs 2.17 Cr
Latest action
14 Feb 2025

Enforcement Fingerprint

3 actions across 3 years.

PenaltyRestrictionLicence actionLiftedOther

Action Mix

Monetary penalty3

Lifecycle Mix

Fresh imposition3

Severity Mix

S4 High3

Source-linked record

Action History

3 linked actions

2025

1

Case brief

RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹61.40 lakh on The Nainital Bank Limited for non-compliance with directions on lending rates and customer service charges.

Impact

The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and address the compliance deficiencies identified by RBI. The order does not invalidate customer transactions, but it signals continued supervisory scrutiny and potential for further action if similar lapses persist.

Why RBI acted

Lending normsCustomer protectionFair practicesReporting & disclosure

Regulatory basis

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

2021

1

Case brief

RBI imposed a ₹56 lakh penalty on The Nainital Bank Ltd., Uttarakhand for regulatory non-compliance. The issues related to NPA divergence, disclosure lapses, and failure to report frauds.

Impact

The bank must absorb the financial penalty and ensure future compliance with RBI prudential, disclosure, and fraud-reporting requirements. The action does not itself restrict operations, but it signals supervisory deficiencies that RBI expects the bank to correct.

Why RBI acted

Reporting & disclosureFair practicesOther

Regulatory basis

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

2019

1

Case brief

RBI imposed a ₹10 million penalty on The Nainital Bank Limited for non-compliance with a direction to fully automate its NPA identification process.

Impact

The bank must absorb the penalty and address the regulatory deficiency that led to the action. There is no stated restriction on ongoing operations, but RBI's finding signals continuing supervisory concern over the bank's NPA identification controls.

Why RBI acted

Reporting & disclosure

Regulatory basis

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