**Executive Summary**
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued directives to Samarth Sahakari Bank Ltd., Solapur, effective October 7, 2025, due to supervisory concerns and to protect depositors' interests. These directions, issued under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, impose restrictions on the bank's operations and will remain in force for six months, subject to review. The bank must display a copy of the RBI Directions on its premises/website.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Restrictions on Bank Operations:**
* The bank cannot grant or renew loans and advances without prior RBI approval.
* The bank cannot make any investments.
* The bank cannot incur any liability, including borrowing funds or accepting fresh deposits, without prior RBI approval.
* The bank cannot disburse any payment, enter into compromises, or dispose of assets without prior RBI approval, except as specified in the RBI Direction.
* The bank cannot allow withdrawals from any account, but can set off loans against deposits under specified conditions.
* The bank may incur expenditure on essential items like employee salaries, rent, and electricity bills as specified.
* **Deposit Insurance:**
* Eligible depositors are entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amounts up to ₹5,00,000 from the DICGC, subject to willingness and verification.
* Depositors may contact the bank for further information, and details are available on the DICGC website.
* **General Information:**
* The issuance of these directives should not be construed as a cancellation of the banking license.
* The bank will continue banking operations subject to the specified restrictions.
* The RBI will continue to monitor the bank's position and take necessary actions, including modifications of the Directions, as warranted.
* The Directions will remain in force for six months from October 7, 2025, and are subject to review.
**Impact Analysis**
**Samarth Sahakari Bank Ltd.**
* **Impact:** Significant restrictions are placed on its operations, limiting its ability to conduct normal banking activities. The bank's management must comply with RBI directions and address supervisory concerns.
* **Action Required:** The bank must adhere to the restrictions, display the RBI Direction on its premises/website, address supervisory concerns, and cooperate with the RBI.
**Depositors of Samarth Sahakari Bank Ltd.**
* **Impact:** Withdrawal of funds from their accounts is restricted. However, eligible depositors are entitled to receive deposit insurance up to ₹5,00,000.
* **Action Required:** Depositors should contact the bank for information regarding their deposit insurance claims and follow the procedures outlined by the DICGC, including submitting willingness for claim and verification.
**Reserve Bank of India (RBI)**
* **Impact:** The RBI is overseeing the operations of Samarth Sahakari Bank Ltd. to ensure the safety of depositors' funds and the stability of the banking system.
* **Action Required:** The RBI must continue to monitor the bank's position, take necessary actions, and review the Directions as needed.
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India (RBI): The regulator issuing the directions to the bank.
Samarth Sahakari Bank Ltd., Solapur: The bank to which directions are issued.
Banking Regulation Act, 1949: The law under which the directions are issued (Sections 35A and 56).
Section 35 A: Section of the Banking Regulation Act under which directions are issued by the RBI.
Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC): The entity responsible for deposit insurance claims up to ₹5,00,000.
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भारतीय ररज़र्व ब ैंक
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
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October 07, 2025
Directions under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation
Act, 1949 – Samarth Sahakari Bank Ltd., Solapur, Maharashtra
It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested
in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking
Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No.
NGP.DOS.SSM 2.No.S580/15-03-614/2025-2026 dated October 06, 2025, has issued
certain Directions to Samarth Sahakari Bank Ltd., Solapur (“the bank”), whereby, as
from the close of business on October 07, 2025, the bank shall not, without prior
approval of RBI in writing, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any
investment, incur any liability including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh
deposits, disburse or agree to disburse any payment whether in discharge of its
liabilities and obligations or otherwise, enter into any compromise or arrangement and
sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets except as notified
in the RBI Direction dated October 06, 2025, a copy of which has been directed to be
displayed on the bank's website / premises for perusal by interested members of the
public. Considering the bank's current liquidity position, the bank has been directed
not to allow withdrawal of any amount from savings bank or current accounts or any
other account of a depositor but is allowed to set off loans against deposits subject to
the conditions stated in the above RBI Directions. The bank may incur expenditure in
respect of certain essential items such as salaries of employees, rent, electricity bills,
etc., as specified in the said Directions.
2. RBI has in the recent past engaged with the Board and Senior Management of the
bank for improvement in its functioning. However, lack of concrete efforts taken by the
bank to address the supervisory concerns and to protect the interest of depositors of
the bank, necessitated issuance of these Directions.
3. The eligible depositors would be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount
of their deposits up to a monetary ceiling of ₹5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) in
the same capacity and in the same right, from the Deposit Insurance and Credit
Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), as applicable under the provisions of the DICGC
Act, 1961, based on submission of willingness by the depositors concerned and after
due verification. The depositors may contact the bank officials for further information.
Details may also be accessed on the DICGC website: www.dicgc.org.in.
4. The issue of the above Directions by the RBI should not per se be construed as
cancellation of the banking license by RBI. The bank will continue to undertake
banking business subject to restrictions specified in the said Directions till its financial
position improves. The RBI continues to monitor the position of the bank and will take
necessary actions including modifications of these Directions, as warranted,
depending upon circumstances and in the interest of the depositors.5. These Directions shall remain in force for a period of six months from the close of
business on October 07, 2025 and are subject to review.
(Brij Raj)
Press Release: 2025-2026/1266 Chief General Manager