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The Surat People’s Co-operative Bank Limited, Surat

Co-operative bankSurat, Gujarat

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

At a Glance

Total actions
3
Total penalties
Rs 93.2 L
Latest action
13 Jul 2026

Enforcement Fingerprint

3 actions across 3 years.

PenaltyRestrictionLicence actionLiftedOther

Action Mix

Monetary penalty3

Lifecycle Mix

Fresh imposition3

Severity Mix

S3 Elevated2
S4 High1

Source-linked record

Action History

3 linked actions

2026

1

Case brief

RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹13.30 lakh on Surat People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., Surat. The penalty was for non-compliance with RBI directions on Board of Directors for UCBs.

Impact

The bank must absorb the monetary penalty; the release does not mention any operational restriction or licence impact. The order is without prejudice to any other action RBI may initiate, so further supervisory or enforcement action remains possible.

Why RBI acted

Governance oversightReporting & disclosure

Regulatory basis

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

2025

1

Case brief

RBI has imposed a ₹18.30 lakh penalty on The Surat People’s Co-operative Bank Limited, Surat. The bank was found to have delayed reporting certain borrower credit information to CRILC.

Impact

The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and tighten its regulatory reporting controls, especially around CRILC submissions for borrower exposures. No direct restriction on business operations is described, but the finding signals supervisory scrutiny and potential for further action if compliance gaps persist.

Why RBI acted

Reporting & disclosure

Regulatory basis

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

2024

1

Case brief

RBI imposed a Rs 61.60 lakh penalty on The Surat People’s Co-operative Bank Limited, Surat. The bank was found non-compliant with several RBI directions relating to asset classification, director-related lending, deposit accounts and customer service.

Impact

The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and address the compliance gaps identified by RBI. The order does not invalidate transactions or agreements, but it signals continued supervisory scrutiny and potential for further regulatory action if deficiencies persist; customers affected include borrowers, directors-related accounts, depositors with inoperative accounts, and customers charged SMS fees.

Why RBI acted

Lending normsCustomer protectionReporting & disclosure

Regulatory basis

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