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Haryana barred IDFC First and AU Small Finance Banks from state transactions over a ₹590 crore fraud, mandating transfers to nationalised banks and stricter accountability.
The Haryana government has removed IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank from handling state financial transactions after an alleged fraud involving about Rs 590 crore.
The move, effective immediately, requires all government departments to close accounts with the banks, transfer balances, and conduct monthly reconciliations by March 31, 2026, with compliance reports due by April 4.
The fraud, uncovered when IDFC found discrepancies during a routine closure request, appears limited to a few government accounts managed by its Chandigarh branch.
The bank suspended four officials, launched a forensic audit, and is pursuing legal action.
New rules now restrict government accounts to nationalised banks unless approved, mandate high-interest deposits, and impose personal accountability on department heads.
Haryana prohibió a IDFC First y AU Small Finance Banks las transacciones estatales por un fraude de ₹ 590 crores, ordenando transferencias a bancos nacionalizados y una rendición de cuentas más estricta.