RBI imposes ₹6.20 lakh penalty on Five-Star Business Finance
RBI imposed a ₹6.20 lakh penalty on Five-Star Business Finance for FY 2024-25 due to lapses in suspicious transaction reporting and disclosure of risk gradation. The company received the order on June 19, 2026, and confirmed no material financial impact while pledging corrective action.

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹6.20 lakh on five star business finance for the financial year 2024-25. The penalty was levied under Section 58G (1) (c) read with Section 58B (5) (aa) of the RBI Act following a speaking order issued by the central bank. The company received the communication via email on June 19, 2026, at 16:00 hrs.
The regulatory action stems from specific compliance lapses identified by the RBI Enforcement Department. The authority noted a failure to put in place a robust software for the effective identification and reporting of suspicious transactions. Additionally, the company was found deficient in disclosing the approach for gradation of risk and the rationale for charging different rates of interest to various categories of borrowers in application forms and sanction letters.
Details of the Regulatory Order
The RBI's order, dated June 18, 2026, was communicated to the company the following day. While the monetary penalty stands at ₹6.20 lakh, the disclosure confirms that there is no material implication to the company arising from this order. The company has committed to taking necessary corrective action to address the identified issues.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Authority | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Type of Communication | Speaking Order issued by RBI |
| Penalty Amount | ₹6.20 lakh |
| Period Applicable | Financial year 2024-25 |
| Date of Order | June 18, 2026 |
| Date of Receipt | June 19, 2026 |
The disclosure was submitted to the exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Vigneshkumar SM, the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, confirmed the accuracy and completeness of the information provided.
Historical Stock Returns for Five Star Business Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.12% | +22.69% | +15.06% | -11.97% | -32.23% | +6.01% |
What specific technological upgrades will Five Star Business Finance implement to enhance its suspicious transaction identification systems?
How will the company revise its loan sanction letters to clearly disclose risk gradation and interest rate rationale?
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