**Executive Summary**
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5.30 lakh on IIFL Finance Limited for non-compliance with RBI directions on ‘Asset Classification.’ The penalty was issued on February 6, 2026, following the company's failure to properly classify certain accounts as 'non-performing assets' upon restructuring. This action stems from deficiencies in regulatory compliance found during a statutory inspection of the company’s financial position as of March 31, 2024.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Penalty Imposition:**
* RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5.30 lakh on IIFL Finance Limited.
* The order was issued on February 06, 2026.
* The penalty is for non-compliance with RBI directions on 'Asset Classification'.
* It is imposed under powers conferred by the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
* **Basis for Penalty:**
* The penalty is based on the findings of a statutory inspection of the company's financial position as of March 31, 2024.
* The company failed to classify certain accounts as 'non-performing assets' on restructuring.
* RBI issued a notice to the company, advising it to show cause as to why a penalty should not be imposed.
* RBI considered the company's reply, oral submissions, and additional submissions.
* **Nature of Action:**
* The action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance.
* The action is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the company with its customers.
* The penalty is without prejudice to any other action that may be initiated by RBI against the company.
**Impact Analysis**
**IIFL Finance Limited**
* **Impact:** A monetary penalty of ₹5.30 lakh has been imposed, and the company has been warned of potential further action by the RBI.
* **Action Required:** Ensure compliance with RBI directions on ‘Asset Classification’ and address identified deficiencies in regulatory compliance.
**RBI**
* **Impact:** Enforcement of regulatory compliance within the financial sector.
* **Action Required:** Continue monitoring IIFL Finance Limited's compliance and consider further actions if necessary.
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934: The Act that governs the functioning of the Reserve Bank of India, including its powers to impose penalties.
IIFL Finance Limited: The finance company on which RBI has imposed a monetary penalty.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI): The central bank of India, responsible for imposing the monetary penalty.
Mumbai: Location of RBI central office.
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February 13, 2026
RBI imposes monetary penalty on IIFL Finance Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated February 06, 2026,
imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5.30 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh Thirty Thousand only)
on IIFL Finance Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain directions
issued by RBI on ‘Asset Classification’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of
powers conferred on RBI under section 58G(1)(b) read with section 58B(5)(aa) of the
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
The statutory inspection of the company was conducted by RBI with reference to
its financial position as on March 31, 2024. Based on supervisory findings of non-
compliance with RBI directions and related correspondence in that regard, a notice
was issued to the company advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be
imposed on it for its failure to comply with the said direction.
After considering the company’s reply to the notice, oral submissions made during
the personal hearing and additional submissions made by it, RBI found that the
following charge against the company was sustained, warranting imposition of
monetary penalty:
The company failed to classify certain accounts as ‘non-performing asset’, on
restructuring.
This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended
to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the
company with its customers. Further, imposition of this monetary penalty is without
prejudice to any other action that may be initiated by RBI against the company.
(Brij Raj)
Press Release: 2025-2026/2112 Chief General Manager