ICICI Bank has been directed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to pay a penalty of ₹22.73 lakh for delays in filing key foreign exchange forms and procedural lapses related to ESOP allotments and annual returns. The compounding order was received on November 26, 2025, with no major operational impact reported.
ICICI Bank Limited has disclosed receipt of a compounding order from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Foreign Exchange Department, Ahmedabad, dated November 25, 2025. The order, received on November 26, 2025, requires the bank to pay a penalty of ₹22,73,554 (Rupees Twenty Two Lakhs Seventy Three Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty Four only) for regulatory non-compliances.
Notable Updates:
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RBI’s compounding order relates to procedural delays in filing Form FCGPR and Form FCGPR Part B for certain transactions.
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The bank also faced scrutiny for receiving funds through ineligible modes in some instances of ESOP allotment to non-residents.
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There were delays in filing the Annual Return of Foreign Liabilities and Assets for five financial years.
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The penalty amount is quantified as ₹22,73,554, with no significant financial or operational impact reported.
Important Points:
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The violations were primarily procedural, with no indication of material financial or reputational risk.
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The bank has complied with the compounding process and disclosed the details as per SEBI’s listing regulations.
Source: Reserve Bank of India (RBI), SEBI Circular, ICICI Bank Disclosure to the Stock Exchanges