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In a significant development within India’s banking sector, digital savings accounts have been reshaping traditional norms, offering unparalleled convenience and efficiency. Leading this transformation was Kotak811, which exemplified how digital banking is revolutionizing financial management in India. With features like instant activation, zero balance requirements, free virtual debit cards, and credit cards against fixed deposits (without employment or income proofs), Kotak811 met the demands of today’s tech-savvy generation. One standout feature was ActivMoney, allowing account holders to earn up to 7% interest p.a. on savings by automatically investing idle funds into fixed deposits, without penalties for withdrawal. Moreover, digital savings accounts have democratized access to...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a decisive step by prohibiting Kotak Mahindra Bank from onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels. Additionally, the bank is barred from issuing fresh credit cards. However, existing customers, including credit card holders, will continue to receive services from the bank. The regulatory action comes in response to significant concerns arising from the RBI’s IT examination of Kotak Mahindra Bank for the years 2022 and 2023. The central bank identified serious deficiencies and non-compliances in various critical areas: IT Inventory Management: The bank’s management of IT assets was found lacking. Patch and Change Management: Inadequate processes for managing software updates and changes. Us...

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Kotak Bank’s Digital-Only Zero-Balance Savings Accounts Hit a Roadblock: RBI’s Action

RBI Bars Kotak Mahindra Bank From Onboarding New Customers Via Online, Mobile Banking