Following consumer reaction, ICICI Bank rolls back greater regular monthly average balance diktat

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ICICI Bank had hiked its MAB requirement for new depositors in metro & urban and semi-urban locations by up to five times

ICICI Bank had actually treked its MAB requirement for brand-new depositors in city & metropolitan and semi-urban places by as much as 5 times|Image Credit: Bloomberg

After dealing with significant public and client reaction, economic sector significant ICICI Bank has actually rolled back(check modified balance requirement in table) its relocate to steeply trek the minimum regular monthly typical balance (MAB) requirement for brand-new cost savings bank (SB) deposit clients with impact from August 1, 2025.

“We had actually presented brand-new requirements for the month-to-month typical balance (MAB) for brand-new cost savings accounts opened from August 1, 2025. Following important feedback from our consumers, we have actually modified these requirements to much better show their expectations and choices. We thank our clients for their ongoing trust and feedback, which assist us serve them much better,” the bank stated in a declaration.

The MAB requirements, ICICI Bank clarified, are not relevant to wage accounts, seniors, pensioners, standard cost savings bank account (BSBDA)/ Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan (PMJD) accounts, and represent individuals with unique requirements.

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The loan provider had earlier treked its MAB requirement for brand-new depositors in city & & metropolitan and semi-urban areas by as much as 5 times to 50,000 and 25,000, respectively. For clients in rural places, the MAB was raised 4 times to 10,000.

According to sources, the lending institution’s workers– specifically relationship supervisors– were dealing with unfavorable client feedback with regard to the walking in MAB ceilings. The bank likewise dealt with significant public reaction on social networks and other public online forums for the relocation, which was viewed as catering just towards the premium section of clients, de-railing the monetary addition required to loan providers.

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Released on August 13, 2025