RBI Imposes Penalty on Aurangabad District Central Co-operative Bank Over Credit Reporting Lapses

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20,000 on The Aurangabad District Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Bihar, for non-compliance with regulatory directions related to credit information reporting.

The action was taken through an RBI order dated May 14, 2026, under the provisions of the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005.

Reason Behind the RBI Penalty

According to the RBI, the penalty was imposed because the bank failed to submit borrower credit information to all four Credit Information Companies (CICs) as required under regulatory guidelines.

Credit Information Companies play a critical role in maintaining borrower credit records and supporting the banking system’s credit assessment framework. Timely and accurate reporting by banks helps lenders evaluate borrower creditworthiness and maintain transparency across the financial sector.

The RBI stated that the bank’s non-compliance was identified during a statutory inspection conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

Inspection and Regulatory Findings

The statutory inspection was carried out with reference to the financial position of the bank as of March 31, 2025. Following supervisory findings and related correspondence, RBI issued a notice asking the bank to explain why a monetary penalty should not be imposed.

After reviewing the bank’s written reply and oral submissions made during the personal hearing, the RBI concluded that the charge regarding non-submission of borrower data to all CICs was sustained.

As a result, the central bank proceeded with the monetary penalty under Section 25 read with Section 23 of the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005.

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Conclusion

The RBI’s penalty on Aurangabad District Central Co-operative Bank highlights the importance of regulatory compliance in the banking sector, especially in areas related to borrower credit information reporting. While the monetary penalty amount is relatively small, the action serves as a reminder to financial institutions about maintaining proper reporting standards and adhering to RBI guidelines. 

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