RBI tightens norms for re-appointment of directors on UCB boardsThe Reserve Bank of India has introduced new rules for Urban Co-operative Banks. Directors can now serve for a maximum of ten years. Follow...
25 May, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
FM Sitharaman launches key SIDBI initiatives for MSME growthThese include portals for credit delivery to rural areas and machinery access for MSMEs, alongside a program to modernize rural enterprises...
25 May, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Finance Ministry asks PSU banks, insurers to adopt austerity measures, shift to EVIndia’s finance ministry has directed state-run banks, insurers and financial institutions to cut costs through measures such as limiting t...
18 May, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
India plans central back office for rural banks amid rising AI risksThe Indian government is set to revolutionize the landscape for Regional Rural Banks with the introduction of a central tech hub dedicated ...
15 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
DFS approves viability plan 2.0 to improve operational efficiency of RRBsThe Department of Financial Services has approved Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks. This three-year plan, from 2025-26 to 2027-2...
05 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
APY crosses 9 crore subscribers: More Indians are investing in Atal Pension Yojana for retirement income; check its benefitsAtal Pension Yojana has reached a historic milestone with over 9 crore subscribers. Financial year 2025-26 saw the highest enrolments since...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Atal Pension Yojana surpasses 9 crore subscriber milestoneThe Atal Pension Yojana has reached a milestone of 9 crore subscribers. Financial year 2025-26 saw the highest ever enrolments with over 1....
22 Apr, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
India plans next-gen reforms for regional rural banks to boost efficiency, tech adoptionThe government is poised to overhaul the Regional Rural Banks, spotlighting the importance of innovation and cooperation. This reform initi...
19 Mar, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Post-consolidation, RRBs' share in GDP to rise to 5.2% by FY30 from 3.7% in FY24: PwC reportIndia's Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) are set to play a growing role, with their business expected to rise to around 5.2 per cent of GDP by F...
03 May, 2025, 12.51 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman directs RRBs to leverage CASA ratio for credit growthThe minister emphasised on active outreach by RRB branches located in MSME clusters to ensure credit to small and micro enterprises, the st...
22 Aug, 2024, 11.59 PM IST
RRBs need to focus on digitally active customers to promote greater digitalisation of economy: FM Nirmala SitharamanWhile chairing the review meeting, the finance minister asked RRBs to continue their focus on the flagship schemes of the central governmen...
04 Aug, 2023, 10.19 PM IST
Improve credit delivery in rural areas: DFS Secretary to RRBsThe finance ministry has urged Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to improve their financial inclusion and credit delivery in rural areas. During ...
12 May, 2023, 09.49 PM IST
Government identifies 4 RRBs for IPOs; public issue likely this yearThere are 56 RRBs in the country with a combined balance sheet size of Rs 4.7 lakh crore.
30 Apr, 2018, 03.07 PM IST
- Finmin tells PSBs to integrate HR operations with RRBs
As per the ministry's directive, sponsor banks will have to depute officers of assistant general manager and chief manager level from speci...
23 Jun, 2012, 01.34 AM IST
- Cabinet approves Rs 632-cr capital infusion in RRBs
Following recommendations of RBI Deputy Governor, the govt had initiated recapitalisation process in 2009-10 for 40 financially weak RRBs.
07 Jun, 2012, 02.22 PM IST
- RRBs chairmen summoned to review technology updation progress
Finance ministry has summoned chairmen of select RRBs and senior executives of public sector banks in Delhi on April 27 to review the progr...
24 Apr, 2009, 10.38 PM IST
- Govt to revive RRBs with fresh capital
The Union government is planning to revive regional rural banks (RRBs) by infusing fresh capital.
17 Jul, 2007, 03.35 AM IST