Canara Bank has been fined Rs. 4,35,550 by the Reserve Bank of India for deficiencies in its currency chest, including shortages and mutilated notes, as identified during an inspection in October 2025. The penalty is not considered to have a significant impact on the bank’s financial or operational activities.
Canara Bank has been penalized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with a fine of Rs. 4,35,550 due to deficiencies observed during an inspection conducted from October 29 to 31, 2025. The penalty pertains to issues like shortage of notes and mutilated notes in the bank’s currency chest, with the RBI citing compliance lapses.
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The RBI inspection identified shortages and mutilation issues in the bank’s currency chest, leading to the penalty.
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The fine was imposed based on violations including shortages of notes and deficiencies in currency handling.
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The penalty’s impact on the bank’s operations is considered not significant in monetary terms.
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This follows previous notices and enforcement actions by the RBI for regulatory violations by Canara Bank.
Canara Bank disclosed that the penalty was received on November 26, 2025, and emphasized that the deficiencies were related to internal currency management, with no major impact on its overall financial or operational activities.
This development highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny faced by major lenders, underscoring the importance of strict compliance with RBI standards in currency management.
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