RBI Updates Names of RRBs in Scheduled Banks List

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RBI update RRB names Scheduled Banks

Notification no. F. No. DoR.LIC.No.S7704/16.13.300/2025-26; Dated: 12.01.2026

The Reserve Bank of India has updated the names of certain Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in the list of Scheduled Banks, in line with changes notified by the Government.

1. Revised Names of Banks

The following name changes have been incorporated by the RBI:

  • Assam Gramin Vikash Bank has been renamed as Assam Gramin Bank
  • Kerala Gramin Bank has been renamed as Kerala Grameena Bank
  • Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank has been renamed as Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank
  • Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank has been renamed as Haryana Gramin Bank

2. Regulatory Impact

These changes are nomenclature updates only and do not affect:

  • The status of the banks as Scheduled Banks
  • Existing rights, obligations, or regulatory permissions
  • Ongoing customer relationships or banking operations

All references to the old names in regulatory documents and communications shall be read as references to the revised names, unless stated otherwise.

3. Purpose of the Update

The update ensures:

  • Consistency with Government notifications
  • Accuracy in the RBI’s list of Scheduled Banks
  • Clarity for regulatory, institutional, and public reference
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Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of editor-in-chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava.

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