DCB Bank

DCB Bank is a private bank in India offering a range of banking and financial services including retail and corporate banking solutions. It focuses on providing financial products to individuals, businesses, and institutions across the country.

CCI Score

-37.07

0.02% April 18

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DCB Bank and Electoral Bond Donations Raise Concerns

DCB Bank has been highlighted in a report on top electoral bond donors, raising alarms over its use of opaque political donation channels. These opaque mechanisms could potentially facilitate undisclosed political contributions that undermine transparency and democratic accountability, indirectly supporting authoritarian practices.

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DCB Bank is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score

Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

MAR

18

2025

DCB Bank and Electoral Bond Donations Raise Concerns
-49.57

DCB Bank has been highlighted in a report on top electoral bond donors, raising alarms over its use of opaque political donation channels. These opaque mechanisms could potentially facilitate undisclosed political contributions that undermine transparency and democratic accountability, indirectly supporting authoritarian practices.
-50

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 22

DCB Bank's inclusion among top electoral bond donors suggests its involvement in political contributions that lack transparency. Electoral bonds, often criticized for concealing donor identities, may facilitate political influence that risks bolstering authoritarian practices. This opaque funding mechanism undermines public trust in the political process by enabling undisclosed support to political parties.

top electoral bond donors - The Economic Times
MAR

20

2024

RBI Fines DCB Bank for Breach of Norms
-35.90

DCB Bank was fined Rs 63.6 lakh by the Reserve Bank of India for failing to comply with regulatory norms, raising serious concerns over its ethical business practices and commitment to regulatory standards.
-40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 22

The fine imposed on DCB Bank by the RBI for non-compliance with regulatory norms indicates a shortfall in its commitment to ethical business practices. This regulatory breach undermines public trust and reflects negligence in adhering to norms that protect the public interest, which is a key concern from an anti-fascism and activist perspective.

Reserve Bank Of India: RBI fines Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, DCB Bank for breach of norms
MAR

20

2024

DCB Bank Penalized for Regulatory Non-Compliance
-26.93

DCB Bank faced a significant penalty from the Reserve Bank of India for failing to adhere to prescribed guidelines on interest rate re-setting and benchmarking for its loan products. This breach in regulatory compliance raises serious concerns about the bank’s commitment to ethical business practices and transparent financial management.
-30

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 22

The RBI imposed a penalty on DCB Bank (Rs63.60 lakh) for not resetting interest rates at the prescribed intervals and for failing to benchmark certain floating rate loans against the external rates. This regulatory violation signals deficiencies in the bank’s ethical financial practices and oversight. Such failures can be seen as undermining public trust in the corporate sector, indirectly contributing to a climate where accountability is weakened.

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank and DCB Bank Slapped with Rs1.95 Crore Penalty for Regulatory Violations
MAR

19

2024

RBI imposes penalties on DCB Bank
-35.89

The Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 63.6 lakh on DCB Bank for non-compliance with directives related to interest rate on advances. The action highlights significant lapses in the bank's adherence to ethical business practices and regulatory standards.
-40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 22

DCB Bank was penalized by the RBI due to non-compliance with interest rate directives, indicating irresponsible business practices and a neglect of regulatory standards. Such ethical lapses can contribute to environments that may indirectly bolster authoritarian systems by undermining trust in public institutions.

RBI imposes penalties on DCB Bank, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank