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This episode covers RBI's monetary penalty on Jilla Sahkari Bank, details of recent and upcoming government securities auctions, extension of regulatory directives for Lokapavani Mahila Sahakari Bank, and significant MSME funding initiatives by SIDBI backed by the Green Climate Fund.
Regulatory news, updates, and insights for India presented by the Carver Agents team
Welcome to Carver's India Regulatory Updates for February 04, 2026.
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty on Jilla Sahkari Bank Limited, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for failing to conduct periodic risk categorisation reviews every six months as mandated by KYC guidelines. This enforcement underscores the RBI’s commitment to maintaining stringent compliance standards in the banking sector.
In monetary policy operations, the RBI conducted its second 90-day Variable Rate Repo auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility on January 30, 2026, with a notified amount of ₹200,000 crore. Additionally, the central bank announced an Open Market Operation purchase auction scheduled for February 5, 2026, targeting an aggregate amount of ₹50,000 crore across various government securities. These measures aim to manage liquidity and support market stability.
The RBI also notified underwriting auction details for the sale of Government Securities worth ₹32,000 crore on January 30, 2026, including commitments required from Primary Dealers. Furthermore, auctions for 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury Bills, as well as State Government Securities, have been scheduled with specified amounts and bidding procedures to facilitate efficient government borrowing.
Extending regulatory oversight, the RBI has prolonged the directive period for Lokapavani Mahila Sahakari Bank Niyamitha, Mandya, by three months, from January 30 to April 30, 2026, maintaining all existing terms and conditions.
Turning to the micro, small, and medium enterprises sector, the Green Climate Fund has approved US$215.6 million to support SIDBI’s Financing Mitigation and Adaptation Projects aimed at Indian MSMEs. This funding complements the introduction of a ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund dedicated to equity capital infusion, alongside a ₹2,000 crore allocation to the Self-Reliant India Fund. The government has also mandated that payments to MSMEs by Central Public Sector Enterprises be routed through the Trade Receivables Discounting System, or TReDS, to enhance transparency and liquidity.
SIDBI has launched several initiatives to strengthen MSMEs, including the Development of Industry Associations program and a new Cluster Development Fund in partnership with the Finance Department of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The MSME commercial credit portfolio has grown by 13 percent year-on-year, with delinquency rates falling to a five-year low, reflecting improved credit health in the sector.
SIDBI has inaugurated its Mumbai regional and branch offices to expand its outreach and has collaborated with the Trade Development Bank to further support MSMEs. Additionally, the Global Alliance of Mass Entrepreneurship and SIDBI successfully completed the first cohort of the NBFC Growth Accelerator Programme, aimed at fostering growth in non-banking financial companies serving MSMEs.
In institutional leadership news, Shri Manoj Mittal has taken charge as Chairman and Managing Director of SIDBI, bringing new direction to the bank’s ongoing efforts to empower small industries.
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