Daily Current Affairs January 25 2023

 BANKING & FINANCE:

Reserve Bank of India extends time for Bank Locker Renewal Agreements till Dec 2023

  •   The Reserve Bank of India (RBI ) extended the time for banks to renew their customer agreements for locker facilities to December 31, 2023, due to compliance delays.
  • The previous deadline was January 1, 2023, communicated through a circular on August 18, 2021.

Key Highlights : 

  • The deadline has been extended to December 31, 2023, for renewals in a phased manner, with 50% completed by June 30, 2023, and 75% by September 30, 2023.
  • To facilitate the execution of the revised agreements, the banks have been advised to make arrangements, like ensuring the availability of stamp papers, etc.