India, May 19 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated May 19, 2025, has cancelled the licence of "HCBL Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow". Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on May 19, 2025. The Commissioner and Registrar of Cooperative, Uttar Pradesh has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as:The bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects. As such, it does not comply with the provisions of Section 11(1) and Section 22 (3) (d) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.The bank has failed to comply with the requirements of Se...