FM reviews PSBs' readiness to tackle disruption by third covid wave

In a virtual meeting, Sitharaman also reviewed steps taken by public sector lenders in implementing pandemic-related measures initiated by both Centre and RBI

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a review meeting with heads of public sector banks (PSBs) to assess their readiness to tackle possible disruptions due to the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sitharaman also held discussions with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das, Department of Financial Services Secretary Debasish Panda on post-pandemic economic recovery and preparedness of PSBs.

In a meeting held virtually, SItharaman also reviewed steps taken by public sector lenders in implementing pandemic-related measures initiated by both the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). 

The RBI had announced several measures to improve access