RBI tells banks to raise limit for non-callable term deposits to Rs 1 crore


Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS): The RBI has raised, with immediate effect, the minimum amount for offering non-callable term deposits (those with premature withdrawal facility) by banks to individuals from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 1 crore, a move aimed to benefit customers.

The RBI issued a master direction to banks on Thursday, stating that all domestic term deposits accepted from individuals for amount of Rs 1 crore and below shall have premature withdrawal facility.

Earlier the non-withdrawal clause was applicable to term deposits of Rs 15 lakh level.This will make it easier for bank customers to withdraw their funds in times of need.

The RBI has further stated that these instructions shall also be applicable for Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposit / Ordinary Non-Resident (NRO) Deposits.

The circular is applicable to all Commercial Banks and Co-operative Banks and the instructions shall come into force with immediate effect, the RBI said.

  

Top Stories


Leave a Comment

Title: RBI tells banks to raise limit for non-callable term deposits to Rs 1 crore



You have 2000 characters left.

Disclaimer:

Please write your correct name and email address. Kindly do not post any personal, abusive, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent, discriminatory or unlawful or similar comments. Daijiworld.com will not be responsible for any defamatory message posted under this article.

Please note that sending false messages to insult, defame, intimidate, mislead or deceive people or to intentionally cause public disorder is punishable under law. It is obligatory on Daijiworld to provide the IP address and other details of senders of such comments, to the authority concerned upon request.

Hence, sending offensive comments using daijiworld will be purely at your own risk, and in no way will Daijiworld.com be held responsible.