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RBI Cancels Licence of Ajantha Urban Co-operative Bank, Aurangabad

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the banking licence of Ajantha Urban Co-operative Bank Maryadit, based in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, citing inadequate capital and poor earning prospects.

Effective From

  • Date of Cancellation: April 22, 2025
  • The bank has ceased all banking operations from this date.

Winding-up Process

  • RBI has requested the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Maharashtra, to:
    • Initiate liquidation proceedings
    • Appoint a liquidator

Depositor Protection under DICGC

  • Depositors will be eligible for reimbursement up to ₹5 lakh per depositor via the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).
  • 91.55% of depositors will receive their entire deposits under this coverage.
  • As of April 3, 2025:
    • DICGC has already paid ₹275.22 crore to insured depositors.

RBI’s Justification

  • The bank:
    • Cannot fully repay its depositors
    • Has no viable recovery path
  • Continuing operations would be:
    • Against public interest
    • Detrimental to depositors

Post-Cancellation Restrictions

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  • Repaying existing deposits
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Recent RBI Development

  • April 2025: RBI updated norms to allow minors aged 10 and above to independently operate savings and term deposit accounts, promoting early financial literacy.

About the RBI

  • Established: April 1, 1935
  • Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Governor: Sanjay Malhotra
  • RBI is India’s central banking authority, regulating monetary policy and financial stability.

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