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flag India launches risk-based deposit insurance premiums April 1, 2026, adjusting costs by bank risk, boosting efficiency and safety.

flag India’s Reserve Bank is launching a risk-based deposit insurance premium system on April 1, 2026, replacing a flat rate with tiered premiums based on banks’ risk profiles. flag Stronger banks may pay as little as 8 paise per Rs. flag 100, achieving up to a 33% discount, while weaker banks face higher costs. flag ICRA estimates the change could boost return on assets by nearly 4 basis points for top banks and about 3 bps sector-wide, benefiting roughly 80% of deposits. flag Additional vintage-based incentives may reduce premiums by up to 25%. flag The reform, administered by the DICGC under RBI oversight, aims to promote better risk management and could support future increases in the deposit insurance limit. flag India’s insured deposit ratio stood at 41.5% as of March 2025, among the highest globally.

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