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RBI imposes ₹10-lakh penalty on Ashok Sahakari Bank for loan to director

The bank violated Section 20(1) of the Banking Regulation Act by sanctioning a loan to one of its directors.

13 Jul 2026

What changed

  • RBI imposed ₹10 lakh penalty on Ashok Sahakari Bank
  • Bank sanctioned loan to its director, breaching Section 20(1) of BR Act

The read

RBI has penalised Ashok Sahakari Bank ₹10 lakh for lending to a director, a clear violation of Section 20(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The penalty follows a statutory inspection that found the bank had sanctioned a loan to one of its directors. The action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is without prejudice to any other action RBI may initiate.

Key numbers

  • Penalty: ₹10 lakh
  • Section: 20(1) of BR Act

Primary source: rbi.org.in