The Tata Group is taking initiative in the country's financial inclusion. Tata Communications Payment Solution has got RBI's approval to install 15,000 automated teller machines (ATMs) in the next three years, two-third of which will be in smaller towns.
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Overhaul of Indian banking sector mooted to up growth
To increase growth in banking sector, competition among banks and for peoples' financial inclusion in the country, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the countryÂ’s banking structure. Presently, only a universal banking structure is allowed, in the sense there is no separate licencing for niche activities as in developed nations.
Rural people in Maha to get 15,000 micro-ATMs
Maharashtra will get around 15,000 micro-ATMs from the Centre with an aim to facilitate financial inclusion of people from remote areas in the state. The four Aadhaar-enabled basic types of banking transactions can be done through micro-ATMs are balance enquiry, cash withdrawal, cash deposit and Aadhaar to Aadhaar funds transfer. Moreover, as many as 20,000 Business Correspondents (BCs) will be appointed for the purpose of taking banking to the doorsteps of the people in remote areas by allowing

