RBI Cancels This Bank's License: What You Need To Know

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26 July 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has canceled the license of Karwar Urban Co-operative Bank in Karnataka


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As of July 23, 2025, the bank will no longer be allowed to carry out any banking operations


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The RBI stated that the bank lacked sufficient capital and had no viable path to profitability


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The bank was unable to meet its liabilities, leading to RBI's decision to shut it down


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The Karnataka government has been asked to initiate the liquidation process and appoint a liquidator


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Depositors do not need to panic, as their money is insured up to Rs 5 lakh under DICGC (Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation)


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Each account holder will be eligible to receive up to Rs 5 lakh of their deposited funds even if the bank closes


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Customers should contact the bank or DICGC to learn about the claim process and required documentation


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Depositors with more than Rs 5 lakh in the bank are not guaranteed to recover the remaining amount


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The incident serves as a caution for people investing in small cooperative banks


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