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The Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), organised a one-day RRB Conclave 2026 titled “Next-Gen Reforms for RRBs – Challenges & Opportunities” in New Delhi on 11 March 2026. The conclave was convened to deliberate on opportunities, challenges, and the roadmap for next-generation reforms for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), aimed at strengthening them and aligning with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. The event was graced by Shri Ashish Madhaorao More, Joint Secretary, DFS, and was attended by the Chairpersons of RRBs, along with Shri Atul Kumar Goel, Chief Executive, IBA; Shri Goverdhan S. Rawat, DMD, NABARD; and senior officials from the DFS and the Sponsor Banks of RRBs. At #RRBConclave2026, deliberations focused on six key themes: •Banking for Emerging India •Innovation in Agri-financing •Digital & Technology Transformation •Financial Inclusion & Customer EASE •HR Development & Capacity Building for RRBs •Collaborative Approach DFS Joint Secretary stressed strengthening consortium-based approaches, modernizing IT infra & remarked that the perspective of RRBs need to essentially reflect a vision of being a “Bank always available to people in rural areas”. He urged RRBs to boost customer engagement through innovative outreach, peer best practices, vernacular-friendly digital services & structured feedback across digital channels. Deliberations are expected to yield insights on improving governance, operational resilience, tech adoption & HR capacity for stronger RRBs @PIB_India @NABARDOnline @APGVBOfficial @AGV_Bank @theofficial_CGB @BankSarva @hpgbank @keralGBank @mpgb_bank @Mrb_Manipur @Megrrbbank @MizoramBank @nagalandRB1983 @BRKGBANK @OfficialTGBHYD @TTgboa @UttarakhandBank

IBA releases March 2026 Edition of Monthly Journal 'The Indian Banker' on theme 'Deposit Insurance in Systemically Important Banks (SIBs)' Click to subscribe theindianbanker.co.in #IBA #TheIndianBanker @PIB_India #DFS_India

Indian Overseas Bank Shri Ajay Kumar Srivastava as Deputy Chairman, And elected MD & CEO IDBI Bank Shri Rakesh Sharma as Deputy Chairman, Shri Madhav Nair, Country Head & CEO- India Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait as its Honorary Secretary. @PIB_India @DFS_India @ChairmanIba

IBA in its 78th Annual General Meeting concluded on 20th February 2026, re-elected Chairman SBI, Shri Challa Sreenivasulu Setty as Chairman IBA, MD & CEO Punjab & Sind Bank Shri Swarup Kumar Saha as Deputy Chairman, MD & CEO (1/2) @PIB_India @DFS_India @ChairmanIba #IndianBanks

We thank everyone for joining the launch of EASE₹ISE 9.0 Reforms Agenda and release of EASE Coffee Table Book. We wish all PSBs greater success and progress! @PMOIndia @FinMinIndia @DFS_India @PIB_India #EASE

EASE₹ISE 9.0 Reforms Agenda further sharpens RISE framework by focusing on cost effective next-gen operating models, AI-enabled workflows, sustainable finance, and resilient PSBs. @PMOIndia @FinMinIndia @DFS_India @PIB_India #EASE

Indian Banks’ Association commences the launch of EASE₹ISE 9.0 Reforms Agenda and the release of the EASE Coffee Table Book in the esteemed presence of Shri M. Nagaraju, IAS, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, GOI. @PMOIndia @FinMinIndia @DFS_India @PIB_India #EASE

IBA releases February 2026 Edition of Monthly Journal 'The Indian Banker' on theme 'Harnessing the Diaspora Dividend' Click to subscribe theindianbanker.co.in #IBA #TheIndianBanker @PIB_India #DFS_India

As #IBABTC2026 concludes, one message is clear: The future of banking belongs to institutions that combine AI, responsibility & resilience — at scale

Celebrating excellence at the IBA Banking Technology Citations Ceremony 🏆 Honouring institutions driving innovation, impact & trust in banking. #IBACitations #BankingInnovation

3. On how technology needs to be deployed to generate and maintain trust, as trust is the core capital of Banking industry which was built over decades. (3/3)

points 1. Banking industry is actively involved in technology adoption at a consistent pace. 2. Today AI has become indispensable and more disruptive technologies like quantum computing are going to come. We have to be ready for such challenges. (2/3)

Deputy Governor, RBI Shri. T Rabi Sankar during his keynote address as the Chief Guest for the Citations Function of the 21st Annual Banking Technology Conference, Expo and Citations – 2024-25 stressed upon the following .. (1/3) #AITransformation #ResponsibleAI #FutureOfBanking

AI success isn’t just about speed — it’s about responsibility, transparency & resilience. That’s the CEO mandate today.

🔥 CEO Panel: Building a Responsible & Resilient Bank in the Age of AI Banking leaders discuss governance, ethics & long-term trust as AI scales enterprise-wide. #ResponsibleBanking #Leadership

Key takeaway: ✔ Intelligence > Automation ✔ Real-time decisioning ✔ Humans focused on higher-value roles The future bank is one that learns & evolves. #AIinOperations