What is the revised bulk deposit limit for scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) according to the RBI's new proposal?

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  1. ₹1 crore
  2. ₹2 crore
  3. ₹3 crore
  4.  ₹5 crore
  5. ₹10 crore

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Option 3 : ₹3 crore
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  • The RBI has revised the bulk deposit limit to ₹3 crore for scheduled commercial banks (SCBs), increasing the threshold from the earlier limit of ₹2 crore.
  • This revision will apply to both traditional banks and Small Finance Banks (SFBs), but it excludes Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).

Key Points

  • The bulk deposit limit for scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) has been increased to ₹3 crore, up from ₹2 crore.
  • This revision aims to streamline the categorization of bulk deposits and adapt to evolving market dynamics.
  • Banks will have discretion to offer differential interest rates on bulk deposits based on their requirements and Asset-Liability Management (ALM) projections.

Additional Information

  • Bulk Deposit
    • Deposits of a substantial amount, usually placed by institutional investors, corporations, or high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), often subject to different interest rates.
  • Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs)
    • Commercial banks that are included in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, and are governed by RBI regulations.
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