RBI rejects Annapurna Finance's application for setting up universal bank

In a statement on Friday, the RBI said it has completed the examination of the application of Annapurna Finance Private Limited for setting-up a universal bank

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The central bank had received the application under the guidelines for 'on tap' licensing of universal banks.
Press Trust of India Mumbai
1 min read Last Updated : Jun 06 2025 | 8:30 PM IST

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The Reserve Bank has rejected the application of Annapurna Finance Private Limited for setting up a universal bank.

In a statement on Friday, the RBI said it has completed the examination of the application of Annapurna Finance Private Limited for setting-up a universal bank.

"Based on the assessment of the application as per the procedure laid down under extant guidelines, the applicant was not found suitable for granting of in-principle approval to set up a universal bank," it said.

The central bank had received the application under the guidelines for 'on tap' licensing of universal banks.

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First Published: Jun 06 2025 | 8:30 PM IST

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