The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has fined UCO Bank ₹3.9 million for regulatory non-compliance under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The violations include irregularities in current account management, improper loan benchmarking, and lapses in fraud reporting. RBI clarified the penalty is regulatory and does not affect customer agreements or transactions.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a monetary penalty of ₹3.9 million on UCO Bank after identifying multiple breaches of regulatory provisions. The central bank stated that the action was taken under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, following a detailed review of compliance with its directions.
Key Highlights
- Penalty Amount: ₹3.9 million (₹39 lakh).
- Regulatory Breaches Identified:
- Non-compliance with Section 26A of the Banking Regulation Act.
- Irregularities in opening current accounts for non-constituent borrowers.
- Failure to link floating rate loans to external benchmarks.
- Deficiencies in fraud classification and reporting.
- RBI’s Clarification: The penalty is strictly regulatory and does not invalidate agreements or transactions between UCO Bank and its customers.
- Broader Context: RBI continues to tighten compliance standards to ensure transparency, accountability, and discipline in the banking sector.
This action underscores RBI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and safeguard the integrity of India’s financial system.
Sources: Reserve Bank of India Press Release, Economic Times (ETBFSI), Financial Express