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Bank FD rules: What happens to your money if a bank fails? The ₹5 lakh insurance limit, explained

1 source · first seen 14:02 29 Sept · updated 14:02 29 Sept

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  • DICGC insurance covers up to ₹5 lakh per depositor per bank
  • The limit includes principal and interest
  • The cap shapes depositor confidence and funding perceptions for Indian banks

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