74% of bank accounts opened in Modi's Jan Dhan Yojana have zero balance
10 years, 4 months ago

74% of bank accounts opened in Modi's Jan Dhan Yojana have zero balance

India TV News  

New Delhi: Around Rs.5,400 crore have been deposited in banks in over seven crore bank accounts opened under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana of which 74 per cent accounts are with zero balance, according to an RTI reply. The data provided by Department of Financial Services says that as on November 7, 2014 a total of 7.1 crore bank accounts have been opened of which 5.3 crore were accounts with 'Zero balance'. The reply provided to activist Subhash Agrawal said as on November 7, the total balance in these accounts was Rs.5,482 crore. The highest number of accounts, under the scheme, have been opened by State Bank of India which started over 1.2 crore new accounts followed by Bank of Baroda which opened 38 lakh accounts and Canara Bank 37 lakh accounts, it said.

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RBI Warns of Overleveraging, Capital Market Frenzy
1 month ago

RBI Warns of Overleveraging, Capital Market Frenzy

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: India's central bank on Friday raised an alarm about the rising risks of excessive borrowing in unsecured loans and from a frenzy in the derivative markets. Speaking at the IIM Kozhikode and National Stock Exchange joint conference, M Rajeshwar Rao deputy governor, RBI who oversees monetary policy among other key departments, highlighted the need for vigilance to ensure that …

Fin inclusion not just opening accounts, engagement is key: RBI Dy. Gov. Rao
1 month ago

Fin inclusion not just opening accounts, engagement is key: RBI Dy. Gov. Rao

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: There have been some concerns about excessive borrowing in unsecured segment and from derivative euphoria in the capital markets of late, says M Rajeshwar Rao, deputy governor, Reserve Bank of India. “However, true financial inclusion goes beyond merely having a bank account—it requires meaningful engagement with financial services,” he said, adding a bank account should serve as an entry …

MP CM: Economist Manmohan unaware of zero-balance accounts, but 'chaiwala' knew
3 months ago

MP CM: Economist Manmohan unaware of zero-balance accounts, but 'chaiwala' knew

Deccan Chronicle  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday took a swipe at former prime minister and renowned economist Dr Manmohan Singh over zero balance bank accounts.Inaugurating the Civil Service Meet-2024 of MP IAS Association, Yadav said Singh, despite his stellar career as RBI governor, Union finance minister and PM as well as possessing multiple educational degrees, was not aware that …

48 crore sign up for ₹2 lakh accident insurance under PMSBY: Finance Ministry
3 months, 1 week ago

48 crore sign up for ₹2 lakh accident insurance under PMSBY: Finance Ministry

Hindustan Times  

The Finance Ministry said on Saturday that about 48 crore people had signed up for accident insurance coverage worth ₹2 lakh via the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana. With over 54 crore beneficiaries, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has emerged as a keystone of financial inclusion, enabling unbanked people all around the country, the Ministry continued. In August of …

Gross bad assets of government banks fell from 14.58% in Mar 2018 to 3.12% in Sep 2024: Finance ministry
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gross bad assets of government banks fell from 14.58% in Mar 2018 to 3.12% in Sep 2024: Finance ministry

Live Mint  

The government said on Thursday that policy reforms in the financial sector have restored the health of the banking sector, with the gross non-performing asset ratio of public sector banks falling to 3.12% in September 2024 from a peak of 14.58% in March 2018 and 4.97% in March 2015. The marked improvement also saw PSBs record their highest-ever aggregate net …

Over 540 million bank accounts opened under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 540 million bank accounts opened under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: Report

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A total of 540.5 million bank accounts have been opened under the government's flagship financial inclusion scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana as of November, according to the Inclusive Finance India Report 2024. Launched on Thursday at the Global Inclusive Finance Summit 2024 in Delhi, organised by ACCESS Development Services, the report noted the accounts have a total …

10 Years Of Jan Dhan: Modi Govt Scheme For Financial Inclusion Is Great. But Where Should It Go Next?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

10 Years Of Jan Dhan: Modi Govt Scheme For Financial Inclusion Is Great. But Where Should It Go Next?

ABP News  

The PM Jan Dhan Yojana just completed 10 years. The facilities available via Jan Dhan accounts also become a benchmark for what is fair and reasonable, compelling the informal financial system to calibrate. The Direct Benefit Transfer has been a strong aspect of the Jan Dhan Yojana, but it is important to realise that no tech or process is really …

India’s RuPay Transactions Soar 7 Times in 5 Years
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s RuPay Transactions Soar 7 Times in 5 Years

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The number of cashless transactions by Jan Dhan accounts using RuPay scheme have risen from 2,338 crore in FY 2018-19 to 16,443 crore in FY 2023-24. Jan Dhan accounts have accumulated deposits totalling around Rs 2.3 lakh crore currently, indicating a significant increase in savings among account holders. The RuPay scheme has facilitated the issuance of 36.06 crore debit …

Over 9.46 cr Jan Dhan accounts opened in U.P. in last 10 years
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 9.46 cr Jan Dhan accounts opened in U.P. in last 10 years

Hindustan Times  

As the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, an ambitious financial inclusion initiative, completed 10 years on Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh emerged as a leading state with over 9.46 crore Jan Dhan accounts—18% of the more than 53 crore accounts opened across the country during this period. The total deposits in Jan Dhan accounts across the state have reached an impressive ₹ …

Jan Dhan Yojana revolutionised financial inclusion in India, more than 50 cr bank a/cs opened: FM
1 year, 6 months ago

Jan Dhan Yojana revolutionised financial inclusion in India, more than 50 cr bank a/cs opened: FM

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on August 28 said Jan Dhan Yojana-led interventions and digital transformation have revolutionised financial inclusion in the country, as more than 50 crore people have been brought into the formal banking system with cumulative deposits surpassing ₹2 lakh crore. On the ninth anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, which is one of the biggest …

PMJDY accounts cross 50 crore, deposits exceed ₹2 lakh crore
1 year, 7 months ago

PMJDY accounts cross 50 crore, deposits exceed ₹2 lakh crore

The Hindu  

The number of bank accounts under the PM Jan Dhan Yojana, which completes nine years on Monday, has crossed 50 crore this month with total deposits exceeding ₹2 lakh crore, Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi said on Saturday. As of August 16, 50.09 crore PMJDY accounts had been opened with total deposits at ₹2,03,505 crore, up from 48.65 crore accounts …

‘Significant milestone’, says PM Modi as Jan-Dhan accounts cross 500 million
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Significant milestone’, says PM Modi as Jan-Dhan accounts cross 500 million

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said it is a “significant milestone” that the flagship scheme for financial inclusion – Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana – has crossed 500 million, with 56% of bank accounts belonging to women and 67% of those opened in rural and semi-urban areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Read here: PM Modi focused on unorganised sector to …

PM Modi Applauds 50-Crore Mark for Jan Dhan Accounts Over Half Owned by Women
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi Applauds 50-Crore Mark for Jan Dhan Accounts Over Half Owned by Women

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the feat of the number of Jan Dhan accounts crossing the 50-crore mark as a significant milestone.It is heartening to see that more than half of these accounts belong to women, Modi posted on X. The Union Finance Ministry said on Friday that the total number of Jan Dhan accounts in …

PM Jan-Dhan Yojana adds 500 mn accounts; deposits cross ₹2.03 trillion
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Jan-Dhan Yojana adds 500 mn accounts; deposits cross ₹2.03 trillion

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana, the scheme which is responsible for providing basic banking facilities to the underprivileged and further catalysing the government’s mission for financial inclusion, now has in excess of 500 million accounts with deposits crossing ₹2.03 lakh crore. “As per the latest reports submitted by banks the total number of Jan Dhan accounts have crossed 50 …

Banks recovered more than Rs 10 lakh crores from NPAs in the last nine years: Finance Ministry tells Lok Sabha
1 year, 7 months ago

Banks recovered more than Rs 10 lakh crores from NPAs in the last nine years: Finance Ministry tells Lok Sabha

Op India  

In a major success for the Narendra Modi government, during the last nine fiscal years, scheduled commercial banks have recovered approximately Rs 10 lakh crore, as per the government’s information to the Lok Sabha. In a written response to a question in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad stated that according to the …

Net profit of PSBs almost tripled to ₹1.04 lakh in FY2022-23: FM Sitharaman
1 year, 8 months ago

Net profit of PSBs almost tripled to ₹1.04 lakh in FY2022-23: FM Sitharaman

Live Mint  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday appreciates the state-run banks for becoming profiteering. According to the union Finance Minister, the net profit of public sector banks has almost tripled to ₹1.04 lakh crore in fiscal 2022-23. "The Non-Performing Assets of the Indian banks is estimated to reduce further to a decadal low of 3.8% by end of FY 2023-24," Sitharaman …

PM Modi focused on unorganised sector to push growth: Union MoS
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi focused on unorganised sector to push growth: Union MoS

Hindustan Times  

Hailing the nine years of prime minister Narendra Modi-led government, Union minister of state for foreign affairs and culture Meenakshi Lekhi said the Modi government’s policies have pushed India on the path of growth. Within four months of coming to power, the prime minister ensured 53 crore more bank accounts were opened, out of which 48 crore were ‘Jan Dhan’ …

Modi govt provided peace, stability, corruption-free rule, says Bandi Sanjay
1 year, 9 months ago

Modi govt provided peace, stability, corruption-free rule, says Bandi Sanjay

Deccan Chronicle  

KARIMNAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered the nation peace, stability and a corruption-free government, state BJP chief Bandi Sanjay claimed here on Tuesday. These apart, free rations were distributed to around 80 crore people every week during the Covid period under PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana Scheme,” he said. Through the Modi government’s Jan Dan Yojana scheme, zero- balance bank …

Banks write off loans worth Rs 11.17 lakh crore in last 6 years
2 years, 3 months ago

Banks write off loans worth Rs 11.17 lakh crore in last 6 years

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Banks have written off Rs 11.17 lakh crore bad loans from their books in the last six years till financial year 2021-22, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. "As per RBI data, public sector banks and scheduled commercial banks wrote off an aggregate amount of Rs 8,16,421 crore and Rs 11,17,883 crore respectively during the last six financial years," …

Jan Dhan Accounts Grow Threefold To 46.25 Crore Since Inception; Know Key Benefits
2 years, 6 months ago

Jan Dhan Accounts Grow Threefold To 46.25 Crore Since Inception; Know Key Benefits

News 18  

Financial inclusion scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 28, 2014. The success of the PMJDY since August 28, 2014 is reflected in terms of opening of over 46 crore bank accounts with deposit balance of Rs 1.74 lakh crore with its expanded coverage to 67 per cent rural or semi-urban areas …

Modi@8: Eight Flagship Schemes Launched by the Narendra Modi Govt Since 2014
2 years, 10 months ago

Modi@8: Eight Flagship Schemes Launched by the Narendra Modi Govt Since 2014

News 18  

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance completes eight years in power on May 26, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the tenure has been dedicated to the country’s balanced development, social justice and social security. Ayushman Bharat The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Ayushman Bharat scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2018 and has been billed as …

PM Mudra Yojana: Rs 18.60 lakh crore sanctioned in loans in 7 years
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Mudra Yojana: Rs 18.60 lakh crore sanctioned in loans in 7 years

Firstpost  

The scheme was launched on April 8, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing loans up to Rs 10 lakh to the non-corporate, non-farm small/micro-enterprises New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that more than 34.42 crore loan accounts amounting to Rs 18.60 lakh crore have been opened under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana in the past …

Zero-Balance Account with ATM Card, Rs 2 Lakh Insurance. Know Which Banks are Offering
3 years, 2 months ago

Zero-Balance Account with ATM Card, Rs 2 Lakh Insurance. Know Which Banks are Offering

News 18  

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: To facilitate financial inclusion, the government of India has launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana in 2014. Here are the benefits that an individual gets when he or she opens a Jan Dhan account under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: – The account holder can get to avail an overdraft facility after six …

PM Jan Dhan Yojana: Redefining Financial Inclusion, the Narendra Modi Way
3 years, 2 months ago

PM Jan Dhan Yojana: Redefining Financial Inclusion, the Narendra Modi Way

News 18  

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was launched on August 28, 2014, with the objective to ensure accessibility to various financial services like availability of basic savings bank account, need-based credit, remittance facility, insurance, micro-credit and pension to the excluded sections, which includes the weaker sections and low-income groups. The Jan Dhan Revolution Coming back to Jan Dhan, more than 44.34 …

PM Jan Dhan Yojna Accounts Swell to 44 Crore Till Oct This Year
3 years, 4 months ago

PM Jan Dhan Yojna Accounts Swell to 44 Crore Till Oct This Year

News 18  

Bank accounts under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna have increased to 44 crore in over 7 years till October 2021, a finance ministry official said on Friday. Speaking at an Assocham event on ‘National E-Summit on Financial Inclusion – Roadmap for An Inclusive Bharat’, Department of Economic Affairs Economic Advisor Manisha Sensarma said the PM Jan Dhan Yojna has seen …

Jan Dhan Accounts Swell to 43 Cr with Total Deposits Over Rs 1.46 Lakh Cr
3 years, 6 months ago

Jan Dhan Accounts Swell to 43 Cr with Total Deposits Over Rs 1.46 Lakh Cr

News 18  

New Delhi: Bank accounts under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna have increased to 43 crore with total deposits over Rs 1.46 lakh crore, the finance ministry on Saturday said as the government's flagship financial inclusion scheme completes seven years of implementation. Out of total 43.04 crore PMJDY accounts, 36.86 crore or 85.6 per cent are operative, and the average deposit …

7 years of Jan Dhan Yojana and how it is changing lives of the poor: 43.04 crore beneficiaries with Rs. 146,230.71 cr in deposits
3 years, 7 months ago

7 years of Jan Dhan Yojana and how it is changing lives of the poor: 43.04 crore beneficiaries with Rs. 146,230.71 cr in deposits

Op India  

There was a time when having a bank account was considered a luxury by the poor and marginalized. Jan Dhan Yojana’s role in women empowerment According to a recent report published by Women’s World Banking and Bank of Baroda titled “The Power of Jan Dhan: Making Finance Work for Women in India”, 55% of PMJDY accounts are owned by women …

18 lakh Haryana farmers received ₹2,225 crore under PM Kisan Yojana: Khattar
4 years, 3 months ago

18 lakh Haryana farmers received ₹2,225 crore under PM Kisan Yojana: Khattar

Hindustan Times  

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said over ₹2,225 crore have been deposited in the bank accounts of 18 lakh farmers of the state after the launch of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar Under this flagship scheme launched in 2019 for the welfare of farmers, the Union government provides a financial …

Bank accounts opened under Jan Dhan Yojana crosses 40-crore mark
4 years, 7 months ago

Bank accounts opened under Jan Dhan Yojana crosses 40-crore mark

The Hindu  

More than 40 crore bank accounts have been opened under the government’s flagship financial inclusion drive Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, launched about six years ago by the Modi-government. As per the latest figure, there are 40.05 crore beneficiaries of this scheme and deposits in Jan Dhan bank accounts are in excess of ₹1.30 lakh crore. “Another milestone achieved under …

Bank Accounts Opened under Jan Dhan Yojana Cross 40 Crore-mark 6 Years after Scheme was Launched
4 years, 7 months ago

Bank Accounts Opened under Jan Dhan Yojana Cross 40 Crore-mark 6 Years after Scheme was Launched

News 18  

More than 40 crore bank accounts have been opened under the government's flagship financial inclusion drive Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, launched about six years ago by the Modi-government. As per the latest figure, there are 40.05 crore beneficiaries of this scheme and deposits in Jan Dhan bank accounts are in excess of Rs 1.30 lakh crore. "Another milestone achieved …

Zero balance savings accounts: All you need to know
4 years, 8 months ago

Zero balance savings accounts: All you need to know

India Today  

Zero Balance Savings Account is a type of account where you are not required to maintain a minimum balance. Account-holders who find it tough to maintain high balances can apply for a Zero Balance Savings Account. Here is the list of banks that offer zero balance savings accounts: IDFC First Bank Pratham Savings Account DBS Digi Savings YES Bank Smart …

Second installment of ₹500 to be credited to Jan Dhan accounts from May 4: Finance Ministry
4 years, 10 months ago

Second installment of ₹500 to be credited to Jan Dhan accounts from May 4: Finance Ministry

The Hindu  

Women Jan Dhan bank account holders will start getting the second installment of ₹500 from Monday in line with the announcement made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in March. To help the poor tide over the COVID-19 crisis, the government had on March 26 said ex-gratia payment of ₹500 would be credited to women Jan Dhan account holders for the …

Deposits in Jan Dhan accounts surge in 1st week of April
4 years, 11 months ago

Deposits in Jan Dhan accounts surge in 1st week of April

The Hindu  

The deposits in Jan Dhan accounts saw a sudden surge in the first week of April, mainly due to the Central government transferring money into such accounts to help beneficiaries deal with the difficulties during the lockdown. According to official data, the total deposits into the accounts opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana increased to ₹1.28 lakh crore …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Govt to deposit Rs 1,000 in women PMJDY accounts in next two months in equal instalments
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Govt to deposit Rs 1,000 in women PMJDY accounts in next two months in equal instalments

Firstpost  

Urging people not to believe rumours, the finance ministry on Thursday said Rs 500 has been deposited in each PMJDY account held by women for April and Rs 1,000 more will be given over the next two months in equal instalments New Delhi: Urging people not to believe rumours, the finance ministry on Thursday said Rs 500 has been deposited …

Government to deposit ₹1,000 in women PMJDY accounts in two instalments
4 years, 11 months ago

Government to deposit ₹1,000 in women PMJDY accounts in two instalments

The Hindu  

Urging people not to believe in the rumours, the Finance Ministry on April 9 said ₹500 has been deposited in each Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana account held by women for April and ₹1,000 more will be given over the next two months in equal instalments. The Department of Financial Services in a tweet said the government has deposited ₹500 …

Centre credits ₹500 each to over 4.07 crore women Jan Dhan account holders
4 years, 11 months ago

Centre credits ₹500 each to over 4.07 crore women Jan Dhan account holders

The Hindu  

The Centre credited the first instalment of ₹500 to over four crore Jan Dhan accounts of poor women on Friday as part of a relief package in view of the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Rural Development Ministry said. Interactive map of confirmed coronavirus cases in India | State Helpline numbers The amount is being released by …

IBA directs banks to deposit Rs 500 in Jan Dhan accounts held by women starting today
4 years, 11 months ago

IBA directs banks to deposit Rs 500 in Jan Dhan accounts held by women starting today

Firstpost  

Indian Banks’ Association has directed all banks to start depositing Rs 500 per month into Jan Dhan Yojana accounts held by women starting 3 April. Beneficiaries with 0 and 1 as the last digits of their Jan Dhan account numbers can withdraw money on 3 April. Women account holders whose account numbers end with digits 8 or 9 can withdraw …

Key policy steps taken by NDA govt this year to revive a sagging economy
5 years, 3 months ago

Key policy steps taken by NDA govt this year to revive a sagging economy

Business Standard  

There is little doubt that the Indian economy is going through a rough patch, earning the government a great deal of flak. On August 23, she announced an upfront capital infusion of Rs 70,000 crore into public sector banks in a move aimed at generating additional lending capacity and liquidity in the financial system to the extent of Rs 5 …

Deposits in Jan Dhan accounts cross ₹1-trillion mark
5 years, 8 months ago

Deposits in Jan Dhan accounts cross ₹1-trillion mark

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Deposits in bank accounts opened under Jan Dhan scheme, launched about five years ago by the Modi-government, have crossed the ₹1 lakh crore mark. As per the latest finance ministry data, the total balance in over 36.06 crore Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts was at ₹1,00,495.94 crore as on 3 July. Accounts opened under PMJDY are Basic …

Deposits in Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts cross Rs 1 lakh cr-mark: Finance Ministry data
5 years, 8 months ago

Deposits in Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts cross Rs 1 lakh cr-mark: Finance Ministry data

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Deposits in bank accounts opened under Jan Dhan scheme, launched about five years ago by the Modi-government, have crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark. As per the latest finance ministry data, the total balance in over 36.06 crore Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts was at Rs 1,00,495.94 crore as on 3 July. The finance ministry had …

Jan Dhan Yojana’s triumph shows financial inclusion gaining pace; scheme a launching pad for success of DBT, other products
5 years, 10 months ago

Jan Dhan Yojana’s triumph shows financial inclusion gaining pace; scheme a launching pad for success of DBT, other products

Firstpost  

Allegations of large-scale misuse of Jan Dhan accounts by black money hoarders seeking to convert their illegitimate wealth in cash during demonetisation are yet to be proved. The aggregate deposits in the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts are currently close to Rs 1 lakh crore, having grown ten-fold from the Rs 10,500 crore in the first phase of the …

Deposits in Jan Dhan accounts inch towards Rs 1 lakh crore mark; total stand at Rs 96,107 crore
5 years, 11 months ago

Deposits in Jan Dhan accounts inch towards Rs 1 lakh crore mark; total stand at Rs 96,107 crore

Firstpost  

The total balance in the Jan Dhan accounts, which has been steadily rising, was at Rs 97,665.66 crore as on 3 April, as per the latest government data New Delhi: The total deposits in bank accounts opened under the Jan Dhan scheme, which was launched about five years ago by the Modi-government, are set to cross Rs 1 lakh crore …

Deposits in Jan Dhan accounts set to cross ₹90,000 crore
6 years, 1 month ago

Deposits in Jan Dhan accounts set to cross ₹90,000 crore

Live Mint  

Total deposits in Jan Dhan accounts are set to cross ₹90,000 crore with the government making the flagship financial inclusion programme more attractive especially by doubling accident insurance cover to ₹2 lakh. According to data from the finance ministry, the deposits, which have been steadily rising since March 2017, have already reached ₹89,257.57 crore as on January 30, and are …

SBI zero-balance savings accounts benefits, eligibility: 5 things to know
6 years, 3 months ago

SBI zero-balance savings accounts benefits, eligibility: 5 things to know

Live Mint  

New Delhi: State Bank of India offers several zero-balance savings accounts, on which the monthly average balance rule is not applicable. These are five types of SBI zero-balance savings accounts 1. Basic Savings Bank Deposit : These accounts can be opened by any individual provided he/she has valid KYC documents. Other benefits of savings accounts opened under PMJDY include, accidental …

SBI reaps profit as 32 per cent of total 300 million people open accounts with them under Jan Dhan Yojana
6 years, 4 months ago

SBI reaps profit as 32 per cent of total 300 million people open accounts with them under Jan Dhan Yojana

Op India  

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana enrolled around 300 million people from the lower-income groups in the banking system in 1 year. Of the almost 32 crore bank accounts opened by all banks under the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana scheme, as high as 10.5 crores or a third of them were opened by State bank of India. Pradhanmantri Jan Dhan Yojana enrolled …

Jan Dhan accounts weren’t intrinsically misuse-prone; P Chidambaram’s rant ignores past indulgences
6 years, 4 months ago

Jan Dhan accounts weren’t intrinsically misuse-prone; P Chidambaram’s rant ignores past indulgences

Firstpost  

If four out of five Jan Dhan accounts are inactive and the bulk of them are for money laundering then how can the no-frills accounts opened under Chidambaram’s UPA government smell of roses? Senior Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram has railed against the Narendra Modi government’s Jan Dhan initiative on several counts calling it a jumla and …

Modified JanDhan scheme attracts 20 lakh new subscribers, total account holders reach 32.61 crore
6 years, 6 months ago

Modified JanDhan scheme attracts 20 lakh new subscribers, total account holders reach 32.61 crore

India TV News  

The modified version of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna has attracted 20 lakh new subcribers, who are eyeing the new open-ended feature with higher insurance cover and double the overdraft facility. Under the revamped scheme, accidental insurance cover for new RuPay card holders has been raised from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh for new PMJDY accounts opened …

Govt makes flagship financial inclusion scheme 'Jan Dhan' open-ended with more incentives, says Arun Jaitley
6 years, 6 months ago

Govt makes flagship financial inclusion scheme 'Jan Dhan' open-ended with more incentives, says Arun Jaitley

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday decided to make the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana an open-ended scheme and added more incentives to encourage people to open bank accounts. The free accident insurance cover for those opening Jan Dhan accounts after 28 August too has been doubled to Rs 2 lakh. “It has been decided to continue the flagship financial …

Govt now targets bank accounts for all individuals
6 years, 6 months ago

Govt now targets bank accounts for all individuals

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday expanded its social safety net programme to cover more beneficiaries, ahead of the crucial state polls due later this year and general elections in 2019. The cabinet cleared a proposal to expand the scope and benefits associated with the government’s ambitious Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana, aimed at providing a bank account to every Indian …

Customers pay Rs 5,000cr to banks in FY18 for breaching minimum balance
6 years, 7 months ago

Customers pay Rs 5,000cr to banks in FY18 for breaching minimum balance

India TV News  

As many as 21 public sector banks and three major private sector lenders collected a whopping Rs 5,000 crore from customers for non-maintenance of minimum balance in their accounts in 2017-18, according to banking data. India's largest lender State Bank of India, which suffered a staggering net loss of Rs 6,547 crore during 2017-18, led the pack in penalising its …

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