RBI governor urges banks to lower intermediation costs, improve efficiency

NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has urged Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers of public and select private banks to lower intermediation costs and improve operational efficiency citing the 125 basis points (bps) policy rate reduction since February.

“The governor noted that the 125 basis point easing, combined with greater use of technology, should translate into lower intermediation costs and higher efficiency, thereby supporting sustainable growth and deeper financial inclusion, ” the official statement from RBI said.

These interactions form part of the Reserve Bank’s ongoing engagement with the senior management of regulated entities after similar meetings in January 2025.

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