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Private Sector Banks Collect Nearly ₹4,949 Crore in Non-Maintenance Penalty Fees

During FY 2025–26, private sector commercial banks penalised account holders a total of ₹4,948.71 crore for failing to maintain Minimum Average Balance (MAB).
MAB represents the mandatory average daily balance that depositors must maintain in savings or current accounts across a monthly or quarterly period.
Public sector banks collected ₹2,137.92 crore under the same penalty category during the fiscal year.
Exam Perspective: High penalty collections underscore discussions regarding consumer financial protection and standard banking fee structures.

Key Facts / Static GK

Minimum Average Balance (MAB) is calculated by summing end-of-day balances over a period and dividing by total calendar days.

Q Practice Quiz — 29 July 2026

1. How many pieces of ₹10 polymer banknotes has the Reserve Bank of India proposed for field trials?

A 50 crore pieces
B 100 crore pieces
C 150 crore pieces
D 200 crore pieces
E 250 crore pieces

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India proposed the field trial introduction of 100 crore pieces of ₹10 notes alongside 100 crore pieces of ₹20 notes.

2. What was the growth rate of India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded for June 2026?

A 5.1%
B 6.4%
C 7.3%
D 8.2%
E 9.0%

Explanation: According to the Quick Estimates released by MoSPI, India's industrial production grew by 7.3% year-on-year in June 2026.

3. What total penalty amount was collected by private banks in FY 2025–26 for failing to maintain the Minimum Average Balance?

A ₹2,137.92 crore
B ₹3,450.00 crore
C ₹4,948.71 crore
D ₹5,100.50 crore
E ₹6,200.00 crore

Explanation: Private sector banks collected ₹4,948.71 crore in FY 2025–26 as non-maintenance penalties for minimum account balances.

4. What was the year-on-year growth rate of net profit recorded by Public Sector Banks in FY 2025–26?

A 9.5%
B 10.2%
C 11.1%
D 12.8%
E 15.7%

Explanation: The aggregate net profit of Public Sector Banks increased by 11.1% year-on-year to reach ₹1.98 lakh crore in FY 2025–26.

5. What is the primary function of the newly launched 'Axis Finance Drishti' engine?

A Automated UPI Payment Processing
B Digital Credit Decision-Making & Risk Monitoring
C Cross-Border Remittance Settlement
D Automated Customer Grievance Redressal
E Direct Tax Collection Management

Explanation: Axis Finance Drishti is a digital Business Rules Engine (BRE) engineered to refine credit decisioning and risk monitoring across MSME and retail operations.

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