07/05/2026
๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ | ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐น๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐๐บ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ
The Reserve Bank of India (โRBIโ), vide its order dated April 24, 2026, has cancelled the banking licence granted to Paytm Payments Bank Limited under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 with effect from the close of business on April 24, 2026. Upon inspection, the RBI determined that:
โช๏ธThe affairs of the bank were conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest of the bank and its depositors.
โช๏ธThe general character of the management of the bank is prejudicial to the interest of depositors as also the public interest.
โช๏ธNo useful purpose or public interest would be served by allowing the bank to continue as envisaged in Section 22 (3) (e) of the Banking Regulation Act.
โช๏ธThe bank failed to comply with the conditions stipulated in the Payments Bank license issued to it, thereby violating the provisions of Section 22 (3)(g) of the Banking Regulation Act.
In view of the above-mentioned breaches, Paytm Payments Bank Limited is, with immediate effect, prohibited from undertaking the business of โbankingโ as defined under Section 5(b), or any additional business specified under Section 6 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
Further, Reserve Bank of India is expected to file an application for winding-up with the Honโble High Court.
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This action clearly reflects the RBIโs strict stance on governance failures and regulatory breaches. It also serves as a strong reminder for financial institutions to maintain robust internal controls, transparent management practices, and continuous regulatory alignment. For stakeholders and fintech players, this is a critical moment to reassess risk frameworks and compliance readiness in an increasingly scrutinized financial ecosystem.
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