The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed penalties on several entities for failing to comply with regulatory norms. Standard Chartered Bank-India was fined Rs 30 lakh for contravening certain provisions of the RBI's KYC Directions. Equifax Credit Information Services, Experian Credit Information Company of India, TransUnion CIBIL, and CRIF High Mark Credit Information Services were also fined for non-compliance with Credit Information Companies Act regulations. Other banks and co-operative lenders were also penalised for similar reasons. RBI noted that the penalties were not intended to judge the validity of any transaction or agreement involving the entities.