The Reserve Bank of India has clarified that individual banks have the autonomy to decide on the minimum average balance (MAB) requirements for savings accounts. While some private banks like ICICI Bank are increasing MAB, several state-owned banks, including SBI, PNB, Canara Bank, and Indian Bank, are eliminating penalties for not maintaining minimum balances to promote financial inclusion.
Bank Lending to NBFCs Rises 26%, Fastest in FY26
In the previous fiscal year, bank lending to Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) witnessed an impressive 26 percent increase, fueled by the Reserve Bank of India’s
May 2, 2026