India, June 29 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 25, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 1.50 lakh (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on Sri Bharathi Co-operative Urban Bank Limited, Hyderabad (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on 'Loans and advances to directors, their relatives, and firms / concerns in which they are interested' and 'Small Value Loans - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)'. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.The statutory inspection of the bank was conducted by RBI with reference to its financial positio...