Banking/Finance
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Updated on 02 Nov 2025, 04:12 pm
Reviewed By
Aditi Singh | Whalesbook News Team
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ఇండియా తన రెండు దశాబ్దాల నాటి బిజినెస్ కరస్పాండెంట్ (BC) నెట్వర్క్లో ఒక పెద్ద సంస్కరణకు (overhaul) సిద్ధమవుతోంది, ఇది ప్రపంచంలోనే అతిపెద్దది మరియు సుమారు 2.5 మిలియన్ ఏజెంట్లు క్షేత్రస్థాయిలో పనిచేస్తున్నారు. నేషనల్ ఇన్స్టిట్యూట్ ఆఫ్ బ్యాంక్ మేనేజ్మెంట్ (NIBM) తన సమీక్షను పూర్తి చేసింది మరియు సంస్కరణల కోసం సూచనలతో కూడిన సమగ్ర నివేదికను సమర్పించింది. వచ్చే సంవత్సరం నుండి, వివిధ బ్యాంకులు, బిజినెస్ కరస్పాండెంట్లు తామే, మరియు రిజర్వ్ బ్యాంక్ ఆఫ్ ఇండియా (దీనిని మింట్ రోడ్ అని కూడా అంటారు) వంటి కీలక భాగస్వాములు (stakeholders) కొన్ని మార్పులను ప్రవేశపెట్టే అవకాశం ఉంది.
The central focus of this initiative is to enhance the financial viability and overall upgrade of the BC channel. A key area causing concern among stakeholders involves several aspects, one of which is the proposed implementation of a national certification standard for agents. This standard is planned to be tiered, with distinct levels such as basic and advanced, aiming to professionalize the workforce and ensure quality service delivery.
Impact: This overhaul has the potential to significantly boost financial inclusion across India, ensuring that banking services reach even the most remote areas more effectively. It could lead to improved operational efficiency for banks, enhance customer trust through standardized services, and potentially create new growth opportunities for business correspondents. However, the implementation of new standards and potential fee structures might also present challenges for existing agents. Rating: 7/10
Difficult terms: * **Business Correspondent (BC)**: An agent or intermediary appointed by banks to provide basic banking services like account opening, cash deposits, and withdrawals in rural and unbanked areas. * **NIBM (National Institute of Bank Management)**: An institution that conducts research, training, and consultancy for the banking sector in India. * **Stakeholders**: Parties with an interest or concern in the business correspondent network, such as banks, agents, customers, and regulators. * **Mint Road**: A colloquial reference to the Reserve Bank of India, the country's central bank. * **Viability**: The ability of the business correspondent network to operate successfully and sustain itself financially. * **Overhaul**: A comprehensive repair or renovation of a system or process. * **Financial Inclusion**: The delivery of financial services at affordable costs to all sections of society, especially vulnerable groups.
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