The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued its list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)

Current Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its 2023 list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) on December 27.

• The banks identified as D-SIBs are:
• State Bank of India (SBI): Moved from bucket 3 to bucket 4.
• HDFC Bank: Shifted from bucket 1 to bucket 2.
• ICICI Bank: Continues to be in the same bucket as last year.
• These changes will trigger higher D-SIB buffer requirements effective from April 1, 2025, impacting their Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratios.
• The D-SIB framework aims to manage and regulate banks based on their Systemic Importance Scores (SISs), ensuring a resilient financial system.
• The additional CET1 requirements reflect the RBI’s commitment to fortifying the financial sector’s stability.

Question:

Q. 1 Which bank moved from bucket 3 to bucket 4 in the 2023 D-SIBs list?
a. HDFC Bank
b. ICICI Bank
c. State Bank of India (SBI)
d. Punjab National Bank (PNB)