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RBI imposes ₹41.80 lakh penalty on Canara Bank for KYC and inoperative-accounts norm violations

· 5 min read·Source: LiveLaw
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The Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹41.80 lakh on Canara Bank for non-compliance with certain RBI directions, including those on Know Your Customer (KYC) and on inoperative accounts/unclaimed deposits. The penalty was imposed under the RBI's supervisory and enforcement powers for regulatory non-compliance.

Key Facts & Details

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    RBI imposed a ₹41.80 lakh penalty on Canara Bank.
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    Penalty for non-compliance with KYC and inoperative-accounts norms.
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    Action taken under the RBI's enforcement/supervisory powers.
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    Canara Bank is a public sector bank.
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    Reflects RBI's continued regulatory action on compliance lapses.

Deep Dive

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    The RBI periodically penalises banks for breaches of its directions on KYC, governance and reporting.
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    Such penalties are based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance, not on the validity of customer transactions.
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Exam Focus

Which public sector bank did the RBI penalise ₹41.80 lakh for KYC and inoperative-accounts norm violations in June 2026?

Related Topics

RBI PenaltyKYCCanara Bank

Exam Relevance & Angle

RBI penalties on named banks are common banking-awareness items in banking and insurance exams.

Target Exams

SBI POSBI ClerkIBPS POIBPS ClerkRBI Grade BRBI AssistantLIC AAONIACL AO

Background & Context

The RBI regulates banks and can impose monetary penalties for non-compliance with its directions, including KYC and customer-protection norms.

Related GK Concepts

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RBI penaltyKYC normsInoperative accountsCanara Bank

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The RBI imposed a ₹41.80 lakh penalty in June 2026 on which bank?

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