Archive · 21 Jul 2026
No Locker Thefts in Public Sector Banks in FY26
For the first time in five years, public sector banks in India reported no cases of locker thefts in the financial year 2025-26.
Over the past five years, there were 40 cases of locker thefts, with most occurring in Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued guidelines in 2021 to enhance the security of bank lockers, which have helped reduce thefts.
Banks are now required to follow strict security protocols and are liable for any loss due to their negligence.
No locker thefts reported in public sector banks in FY25-26.
40 locker theft cases reported from FY21-22 to FY24-25.
Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand had the highest number of theft cases.
Bank of India and Central Bank of India reported the most theft cases.
RBI guidelines issued in 2021 enhanced security measures for bank lockers.
- Who
- Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India
- What
- No locker thefts reported in FY25-26
- When
- Financial Year 2025-26
- Where
- India, primarily in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra
- Why
- Enhanced security measures and compliance with RBI guidelines
Bank Security Measures
Customer Concerns
Security Enhancements
Bank Security Measures
Banks have implemented enhanced security measures as per RBI guidelines to prevent locker thefts.
Customer Concerns
Customers remain concerned about the safety of their valuables in bank lockers despite the improvements.
- Total Locker Theft Cases (FY21-26)
- 40
- Locker Theft Cases in FY25-26
- 0
- States with Highest Theft Cases
- Uttar Pradesh (18), Jharkhand (12), Maharashtra (5)
- Banks with Most Theft Cases
- Bank of India (14), Central Bank of India (14), State Bank of India (10)
- Total Operational Lockers (as of March 31, 2026)
- 1,11,11,077
- RBI Guidelines Issued
- 2021
- Bank Liability for Locker Contents
- Capped at 100 times the annual locker rent