RBI governor Raghuram Rajan hints at bank licence for India Post
NEW DELHI: Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan has backed the
postal department's demand to set up a bank, even as the finance
ministry has tried to block the move.
At the annual day lecture of the Competition Commission of India on
Tuesday evening, the RBI governor, who is known for his candid comments,
suggested that the 'Post Bank' could be given a limited banking licence
that will be able to raise deposits and offer payment and remittance
services. There will, however, be restrictions on investments and the
entire amount would be have to be parked in government securities.
"...the proposed Post Bank could start as a payment bank, making use of
post office outlets to raise deposits and make payments," Rajan said.
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