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Top Q&A this week

248 upvotes

What is the latest RBI KYC periodic updation timeline?

High-risk customers — every 2 years; medium-risk — 8 years; low-risk — 10 years. Updation can be done via V-CIP for eligible categories.

Aarti S., DGM Compliance, PSU Bank

192 upvotes

How do we classify renewable energy loans under PSL?

Loans up to ₹35 crore to borrowers in solar, wind, biomass and small hydro qualify under Priority Sector — Renewable Energy sub-target.

Rohit M., Chief Manager Credit, Private Bank

154 upvotes

Is video-KYC valid for opening BSBDA accounts?

Yes. As per the latest Master Direction amendment, full V-CIP onboarding is permitted for BSBDA with simplified document capture and Aadhaar OTP fallback.

Megha P., Branch Head, SFB