RBI imposed a hefty fine of Rs 2cr on this bank, click to know

Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 2 crore on Allahabad Bank.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in exercise of powers conferred under Section 47 (A) (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 has imposed a penalty  on the Bank for non compliance of directions / circulars issued by RBI on "Code of Conduct for Opening and Operating Current Accounts", the bank said in a filing with BSE.

"Discounting / Rediscounting of Bills by Banks", "Reserve Bank of India (Frauds classification and reporting by commercial Banks and select Fis) directions 2016" in the matter pertaining to Rotomac Group Companies, it said.

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The Bank has taken necessary measures for ensuring compliance of said RBI directions.

Considering the size of the Bank, the amount of penalty will not have a material impact.