Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman plans to establish 100 IPPB branches in Northeastern states for improved banking accessibility.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Union Budget for 2024-25 plans to establish 100 branches of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) in Northeastern states. IPPB currently manages millions of accounts and operates through a vast network of branches nationwide. The expansion aims to improve banking accessibility and services in the region.