RBI imposed a fine of ₹50,000 on Nawada Central Co-operative Bank in Bihar for KYC violations
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹50,000 on The Nawada Central Co-operative Bank Limited in Bihar for deficiencies in KYC compliance. This action follows a statutory inspection with reference to the bank’s financial position as of March 31, 2025, and subsequent clarifications sought from the bank.
Highlights
- RBI imposed a fine of ₹50,000 on Nawada Central Co-operative Bank on July 2, 2026, for violation of KYC rules.
- After NABARD’s statutory inspection and supervisory findings on the bank’s financial position as of March 31, 2025, a show cause notice was issued to the bank.
- The bank failed to upload KYC records to CKYCR within the stipulated timeframe, on the basis of which the monetary penalty was imposed.
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Regulatory Action and Basis of Inspection
According to the RBI press release, this penalty was imposed under the order dated July 2, 2026, for the bank’s failure to comply with RBI’s 'Know Your Customer' guidelines. The central bank took this action under the powers conferred by Section 47A(1)(c), Section 46(4)(i), and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducted a statutory inspection of the bank with reference to its financial position as of March 31, 2025. Based on supervisory findings and related correspondence, a show cause notice was issued to the bank, asking why a penalty should not be imposed for non-compliance with the directions.
Impact of Delay in CKYCR Record Upload
After considering the bank’s reply and oral submissions made during the personal hearing, RBI found that the bank failed to upload customers’ KYC records to the Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR) within the stipulated time. The monetary penalty was imposed based on the substantiated charge.The central bank clarified that this action is based on regulatory non-compliance and is not intended to comment on the validity of any transaction or agreement between the bank and its customers. RBI also stated that this penalty is imposed without prejudice to any other action that may be taken in the future.
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