Slice Small Finance Bank Opens India’s First AI-Powered Phygital Branch in Guwahati
Inaugurated by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, the branch merges physical banking presence with AI-driven digital interfaces.
Key features include AI-enabled self-service kiosks, paperless cash deposits, and fully digital withdrawal systems.
This branch serves as a prototype for modern banking, focusing on high efficiency and a technology-first customer experience.
Key Facts / Static GK
Slice Small Finance Bank: Formerly a fintech company, now a Small Finance Bank.
Practice Quiz — 18 May 2026
Q1. Under the new SEBI proposal regarding the Investor Protection Fund (IPF), what happens if a depository's administrative expenses exceed 5% of the annual income earned from IPF investments?
Q2. What is the primary function of the Unclaimed Deposit Reference Number (UDRN) generated on the RBI's UDGAM portal?
Q3. The newly launched 'Atlas' platform by FinBox aims to reduce the loan processing cycle from approximately 3 weeks to which of the following timeframes?
Q4. Regarding the updated Consumer Price Index (CPI) framework released in 2026, which of the following statements is true?
Q5. Which organization is establishing the ₹480 crore Naval Systems Manufacturing Facility at Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh?
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