The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has levied a penalty of ₹843,000 on Union Bank of India due to deficiencies observed during an inspection relating to currency chest management and soiled note remittances. The bank has taken corrective measures to prevent recurrence, with minimal impact on operations reported.
Union Bank of India has been fined ₹843,000 by the Reserve Bank of India following a regulatory inspection that identified deficiencies in the management of currency chests and handling of soiled notes. This action aligns with RBI’s ongoing supervisory efforts to maintain banking standards and compliance.
The penalty amount, while modest relative to the bank’s scale, highlights the importance RBI places on meticulous adherence to operational guidelines for public sector banks. The bank disclosed the penalty and noted immediate steps to rectify the issues and strengthen internal controls.
Previous RBI penalties against Union Bank included a ₹63.6 lakh fine related to non-compliance in agricultural loan protocols and a ₹1.66 lakh penalty for discrepancies in ATM cash-out and remittance practices. The current penalty exemplifies RBI’s continuous vigilance over regulatory adherence.
Union Bank’s financial and operational activities remain stable, with the institution committed to transparent compliance and institutional improvements as mandated by regulators.
Key Highlights
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RBI imposed ₹843,000 penalty on Union Bank of India for currency chest and soiled note handling deficiencies
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Bank has initiated corrective and preventive measures
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Previous penalties: ₹63.6 lakh for agricultural loan violations and ₹1.66 lakh over soiled note remittance
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RBI enforcement reinforces banking compliance and operational accuracy
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Minimal operational impact reported, continued commitment to regulatory adherence
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Transparency ensured through official exchange filings
Source: RBI official statement, PSU Connect, Economic Times, Moneycontrol.