RBI Ombudsman Report 2024–25: Complaints Up 13.55%

December 03, 2025
Current Context: The RBI Annual Report of the Ombudsman Scheme 2024–25 was released on 1 December 2025.
RBI Ombudsman Report 2024–25: Complaints Up 13.55%
  • It recorded 13.34 lakh complaints, showing a 13.55% increase over the previous year.
  • The majority were related to loans & advances (29.25%) and credit card issues, which rose by 20%.
  • Complaints about mobile/e-banking fell by 12.74%, reflecting improved digital services.
  • Over 91% of complaints were filed online through RBI’s Complaint Management System (CMS).
  • The RBI achieved a 93% disposal rate, ensuring faster resolution of grievances.
  • Private banks accounted for 37.5% of complaints, the highest among all bank groups.

Question:

Q.1 As per the RBI Annual Report of the Ombudsman Scheme 2024–25, which category had the highest share of complaints?
a) Mobile/e-banking
b) Credit cards
c) Loans and advances
d) Deposits

Answer: c) Loans and advances accounted for the highest share of complaints at 29.25% in the RBI Ombudsman Report 2024–25.

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