RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das rules out review of action against Paytm Payments Bank
The HinduReserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das ruled out any review of the central bank's action against Paytm Payments Bank on February 12, saying the decision was taken after a comprehensive assessment of the functioning of the lender. RBI’s action against Paytm Payments Bank While announcing the action against PPBL, the RBI had said the direction follows persistent non-compliances and continued material supervisory concerns. In its latest action, RBI has asked the Paytm Payments Bank not to take deposits, credit transactions, top-ups in any customer accounts, prepaid instruments, wallets, FASTags, and NCMC cards, among others after February 29, 2024. The RBI also directed termination of the 'nodal accounts' of One97 Communications Ltd. One97 Communications, which owns Paytm brand, holds a 49 per cent stake in Paytm Payments Bank Limited, but classifies it as an associate of the company and not as a subsidiary.