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- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to extend the regulatory restrictions placed on three cooperative banks: Samarth Sahakari Bank Ltd.
- in Solapur, Samarth Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd.
- in Osmanabad, and The Industrial Co-operative Bank Ltd.
- This extension will last for an additional three months, pushing the deadline to early July 2026.
- These restrictions, which were initially set to end in April 2026 under Section 35A in conjunction with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act of 1949, have been prolonged due to public interest.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to extend the regulatory restrictions placed on three cooperative banks: Samarth Sahakari Bank Ltd. in Solapur, Samarth Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd. in Osmanabad, and The Industrial Co-operative Bank Ltd. in Guwahati. This extension will last for an additional three months, pushing the deadline to early July 2026.
These restrictions, which were initially set to end in April 2026 under Section 35A in conjunction with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act of 1949, have been prolonged due to public interest. The RBI plans to keep these measures in place until July 4–7, 2026, depending on the specific bank, with a review of the situation to follow.
It’s important to note that the RBI emphasized this extension shouldn’t be seen as a sign that these banks are in good financial shape. All the existing terms and conditions under the directives will remain the same.
Typically, such regulatory measures include limitations on lending, restrictions on deposit withdrawals, or halting expansion efforts, all aimed at protecting depositors and maintaining financial stability.
This action reflects the RBI’s ongoing cautious approach as it continues to monitor the recovery and compliance of these cooperative banks closely.