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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Inaugurates Public Sector Bank Confluence 2026

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the two-day Public Sector Bank (PSB) Confluence 2026 in New Delhi on August 17. The event focuses on strengthening the efficiency, accountability and people-centric approach of public sector banks.

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Public sector banks play an important role in India's banking system, including providing credit and financial services to households, businesses, farmers and other sections of the economy. The Department of Financial Services, under the Ministry of Finance, oversees policy matters relating to public sector banks and other financial-sector institutions. The PSB Confluence provides a platform for discussions on the performance, challenges and future priorities of public sector banks.

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the two-day Public Sector Bank (PSB) Confluence 2026 in New Delhi.

The confluence has been organised by the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance to discuss ways to strengthen the functioning of public sector banks amid changes in India's economic and financial landscape.

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Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated PSB Confluence 2026 in New Delhi.

The event is being held over two days.

It has been organised by the Department of Financial Services.

The discussions focus on improving the efficiency and accountability of public sector banks.

Citizen-centric banking and inclusive economic growth are among the key areas of focus.

The discussions are focused on improving the efficiency and accountability of public sector banks while making their services more responsive to the needs of citizens.

The event also seeks to examine the evolving role of public sector banks in supporting inclusive economic growth and expanding access to financial services to citizens.

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Public sector banks have a significant role in providing banking and credit services across India. Strengthening their operational efficiency and service delivery can support wider financial inclusion and help banks respond to changing economic requirements.

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It is a two-day programme focused on the functioning, priorities and future role of India's public sector banks.
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