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PUBLIC_SECTOR_BANKS

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What is the primary legislation governing the establishment and functioning of public sector banks in India?

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Public sector banks in India are governed primarily by the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 and 1980, along with the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

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What is the full form of PSB in the Indian banking context?

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Public Sector Bank, where government holds majority stake.

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Which Act enabled the nationalisation of 14 major private banks in India in 1969?

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The Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 gave retrospective legal effect to the nationalisation of 14 major private banks on 19 July 1969 by Presidential Ordinance.

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Which Act governs the nationalised banks other than SBI in India?

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Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970.

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How many banks were nationalised in the second round of bank nationalisation in 1980?

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Six more private sector banks were nationalised in 1980 under the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1980, bringing the total to 20 nationalised banks.

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How many public sector banks currently operate in India after recent mergers?

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Twelve public sector banks operate in India currently.

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What is the minimum government shareholding required in a nationalised bank?

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The government must hold a minimum of 51% of the paid-up capital in a nationalised public sector bank at all times, as mandated under the relevant acquisition Acts.

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What is the maximum number of directors on the board of a nationalised bank?

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Fifteen directors as per the Banking Companies Acquisition Act.

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