MUMBAI, India, Dec. 4 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release:

The Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) account was introduced as a savings bank account which offers certain minimum facilities, free of charge, to the holders of such accounts with an objective of deepening financial inclusion. Access to financial services has improved significantly in recent years. However, the ongoing digitalisation of the banking sector requires a BSBD account that is in sync with the customer's evolving requirements. Accordingly, it was decided to review the extant instructions and draft Reserve Bank of India (Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account) Directions, 2025 were issued on October 1, 2025 for public consultation / feedback.

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