RBI Extends Restrictions on Samarth Sahakari Bank, Solapur

RBI has extended its regulatory directions on Samarth Sahakari Bank Ltd., Solapur by three more months until January 7, 2027.

Here's what happened: RBI has extended its regulatory directions on Samarth Sahakari Bank Ltd., Solapur for a further three months, from October 7, 2026, to close of business on January 7, 2027.. The original directions were issued on October 6, 2025 for six months under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and were subsequently extended once before this latest order.. All other terms and conditions of the original directive remain unchanged, and RBI has clarified this extension does not indicate satisfaction with the bank's financial position..

What you should do: If you hold a savings, current, or fixed deposit account at Samarth Sahakari Bank Ltd., Solapur, contact your branch immediately to confirm which specific transaction limits apply to your account under the active directions.. Do not assume your funds are freely accessible — check whether withdrawal limits or other restrictions are in place before planning large transactions or FD renewals through January 7, 2027.. If you have an unresolved complaint about access to your deposits or account services at this bank, raise it with the bank first, then escalate to the RBI Ombudsman at sachet.rbi.org.in if the bank does not respond within 30 days..

This notice directly affects customers of Samarth Sahakari Bank Ltd. in Solapur — including depositors, savings account holders, and borrowers of this co-operative bank. Customers of other banks, including other co-operative banks in Maharashtra, are not affected by this specific directive. Since RBI has explicitly noted it is not satisfied with the bank's financial position, depositors should stay alert to further updates before the January 7, 2027 review date.

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