Introduction As the year draws to a close, millions of bank account holders in India are buzzing about the Reserve Bank of India’s latest announcement regarding minimum balance requirements. Rumors and reports suggest that RBI will introduce new minimum balance rules for bank accounts effective December 31, aiming to standardize practices across savings and current … Read more
Introduction Bank customers across India are buzzing about recent reports claiming the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rolled out new minimum balance rules for savings accounts, effective December 31, 2025. These rumored changes include standardized average monthly balances of ₹3,000 for urban areas and ₹1,500 for rural/semi-urban regions, aiming to bring uniformity and reduce … Read more
Introduction Social media and numerous online portals have been circulating claims about the RBI introducing new minimum balance rules for bank accounts, supposedly effective from December 22, 2025, with standardized amounts like ₹3,000 for urban areas and ₹1,500 for rural/semi-urban. These viral posts suggest penalties for non-compliance and a major overhaul to promote financial discipline. … Read more