The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) confirmed that as of November 21, the federal government had no outstanding loans with it. Concurrently, RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹9.1 million on HDFC Bank for non-compliance with certain regulatory directions, emphasizing strict adherence to banking norms.
The RBI’s weekly Statistical Supplement disclosed that the central government had no outstanding borrowings from the Reserve Bank as of November 21, 2025. This highlights the government’s fiscal discipline and reliance on market borrowings for its funding requirements, reducing dependence on central bank financing.
In a separate enforcement action, the RBI imposed a penalty of ₹9.1 million on HDFC Bank . The fine stems from violations related to regulatory compliance, including issues around interest rate directives on deposits, recovery agents’ conduct, and customer service protocols. The bank responded to RBI notices and hearings before the penalty decision was finalised. The central bank expects robust compliance to ensure financial stability and protect depositor interests.
Key highlights
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No outstanding federal government loans with RBI as of November 21, 2025.
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RBI enforces ₹9.1 million penalty on HDFC Bank for regulatory non-compliance.
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Violations include breaches in deposit interest rate rules, recovery agent conduct, and customer service standards.
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Penalty follows RBI notices, bank’s written and oral responses, underscoring regulatory accountability.
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RBI continues vigilance to uphold banking sector discipline and safeguard depositor trust.
Sources: Reserve Bank of India weekly statistical report; RBI official penalty orders; Reuters; Economic Times; Business Standard.