lookup_ifsc
Retrieves details about an Indian bank branch using its IFSC code (e.g. Bank Name, Branch, Address, Contact, and features like UPI, RTGS, NEFT, IMPS support). Uses caching to optimize response times.
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What lookup_ifsc does on India Business
AI agents call lookup_ifsc to retrieve information from India Business without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
ifsc | string | Yes | The 11-character Indian Financial System Code (e.g., 'HDFC0000123') |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why lookup_ifsc is rated Low
This tool performs a straightforward data retrieval operation against Indian banking infrastructure. It queries static reference data (bank branch information) and returns read-only details. There is no capability to modify data, execute code, delete records, or commit financial transactions. The mention of caching is an implementation detail that does not change the fundamental read-only nature.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'lookup_ifsc' and description 'Retrieves details about an Indian bank branch using its IFSC code' indicates a read-only query operation.
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The rule that runs lookup_ifsc safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and India Business, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For lookup_ifsc, this is the rule to start with:
lookup_ifsc is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect India Business, apply this rule, and every lookup_ifsc call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about lookup_ifsc
Retrieves details about an Indian bank branch using its IFSC code (e.g. Bank Name, Branch, Address, Contact, and features like UPI, RTGS, NEFT, IMPS support). Uses caching to optimize response times. It is categorised as a Read tool in the India Business MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
lookup_ifsc accepts 1 parameter: ifsc. Required: ifsc. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the India Business MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for lookup_ifsc: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches India Business. Nothing to install.
lookup_ifsc is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the lookup_ifsc rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for lookup_ifsc. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
lookup_ifsc is provided by the India Business MCP server (@denispaul/india-business-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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