Public sector banks are operating with “considerable strength”, and the task now is to use that strength with “greater ambition”, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, asking state-run lenders to step up their engagement with India's youth and align banking services with their changing expectations.
Speaking at the PSB Confluence, Sitharaman asked public sector banks to launch a month-long 'Banking for Youth' campaign from October 2, 2026, with a particular focus on citizens above 16 years of age.
