India – RBI Fined Jana Small Finance Bank Over Shareholding Limits

India – RBI Fined Jana Small Finance Bank Over Shareholding Limits

On 9 May 2025, IND RBI said it fined bank INR 10mn over shareholding limits.

  • IND RBI said it fined Jana Small Finance Bank Ltd INR 10mn for fails re shareholding limits.

Reason for Penalty

  • Breached Banking regulation act, regarding shareholding limits of paid-up share capital.
  • The bank issued compulsory convertible preference shares (CCPS) that caused certain individuals to exceed shareholding limits without prior approval, violating s 12B(1).
  • The penalty reflects a deficiency in compliance with statutory provisions and does not affect the validity of the bank’s transactions or agreements with its customers.