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Banking for Viksit Bharat Committee
The High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat is a time-bound government panel told to review India's banks and recommend the reforms they need to serve the 2047 development goal. It is in the news because the Finance Ministry announced its make-up and terms on 30 October 2026, naming former Central Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N. Patel as Chairman.
Last updated 31 October 20264 min read
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New card: the Banking for Viksit Bharat committee, its chair, members, six-month term and seven terms of reference, as the Finance Ministry announced on 30 October 2026.
- High Level Committee on Banking
- Banking for Viksit Bharat
- Suresh N. Patel
- banking reforms
- Department of Financial Services
- priority sector lending
- Lead Bank Scheme
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