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The Srirangam Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd

Co-operative bankTamil Nadu

The RBI action, regulatory basis, and operating impact linked to this entity.

Recorded RBI impact

Fine: Rs 1.50 L

Monetary penalty · Fresh imposition

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Published by RBI

7 Nov 2024

Case Brief

RBI, by order dated November 05, 2024, imposed a penalty of Rs 1,50,000 on The Srirangam Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Tamil Nadu. The action followed a statutory inspection referencing the bank's financial position as on March 31, 2023, which found non-compliance with RBI directions on loans and advances to directors, their relatives, and associated firms/concerns, as well as with specific directions issued under the Supervisory Action Framework. RBI noted that the bank sanctioned loans to relatives of directors and extended credit facilities to sectors with a high proportion of non-performing assets and fresh loans/advances carrying risk weights of more than 100%, contrary to the cited supervisory directions. The penalty was imposed under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

Why RBI Acted

Lending normsCapital & exposure norms

RBI imposed a monetary penalty under section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 after a statutory inspection found non-compliance with directions on 'Loans and advances to directors, their relatives, and firms/concerns in which they are interested' and specific directions issued under the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF). The sustained charges included sanctioning loans to relatives of directors and extending credit facilities to sectors having a high proportion of non-performing assets and fresh loans/advances carrying risk weights above 100%, contrary to SAF directions.

Operating Impact

The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and remain compliant with the cited RBI directions going forward. The order does not state any operational restriction, but it signals supervisory scrutiny and leaves RBI free to initiate further action if warranted.

Regulatory Basis

  • section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

Action Facts

Primary Impact
Fine: Rs 1.50 L
Order Date
5 Nov 2024
Effective From
5 Nov 2024
Entities Affected
1
Entity Role
Primary
Entity Type
Co-operative bank