RBI issues Circular on Lead Bank Scheme
RBI press-release 2026-2027/502 · 19 Jun 2026
Summary
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The Reserve Bank of India issues the final guidelines for the Lead Bank Scheme. This action follows a public consultation process on the draft circular from February 2026. The authority incorporates feedback from the public into these final guidelines. The circular provides the updated framework for the Lead Bank Scheme.
Key dates
- Date of draft circular issuance
- 13 Feb 2026
- Date of issuance
- 19 Jun 2026
Document text
June 19, 2026 RBI issues Circular on Lead Bank Scheme
The Reserve Bank of India had on February 13, 2026, issued the draft Circular on the revised guidelines of the Lead Bank Scheme, seeking feedback from the public.
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Feedback received on the draft circular has been examined and necessary modifications have been suitably incorporated in the final guidelines. A statement on the key items of feedback received on the draft circular and action taken is provided in the Annex.
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The revised Circular on the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) has been issued today.
(Brij Raj) Press Release: 2026-2027/502 Chief General Manager
प्रेस प्रकाशनी PRESS RELEASE
भारतीय ǐरज़वर् बैंक
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
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Source details
- Source
- Reserve Bank of India
- Type
- press-release
- Published by source
- 19 Jun 2026
- Document number
- 2026-2027/502
- Issuing division
- Department of Communication
- Coverage area
- banking