Indian Banks Levy Rs 7,100 Crore in Minimum Balance Penalties in FY26, Private Lenders Lead Charge
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July 30, 2026
Indian banks collected Rs 7,100 crore in minimum balance penalties during FY26, with private banks, notably HDFC Bank, contributing the most. This contrasts with ten public sector banks that have discontinued such charges, sparking debate on banking…