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How many major banks were nationalised by the government in 1969?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
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14

1969 Bank Nationalisation: Number of Banks

In 1969, the Government of India undertook a significant step in its economic policy by nationalising major private banks.

This move aimed to align the banks' operations with national priorities and ensure credit allocation for crucial sectors of the economy.

The number of major commercial banks nationalised by the government in 1969 was 14.

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