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Financial Inclusion Index for March 2026

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Summary
The Reserve Bank of India had constructed a composite Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) in consultation with the concerned stakeholders including the Government, to capture the extent of financial inclusion across the country, which was first published in August 2021 for the FY ending March 2021. Index for the year ending March 2026 has since been compiled. The value of FI-Index for March 2026 stands at 70.0 vis-à-vis 67.0 in March 2025, with growth witnessed across all sub-indices. Im
Key Facts
TypeReport
SourceReserve Bank of India
PublishedThursday, 16 July 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Ministry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEAMinistry of Electronics & ITTRAI
Key Stakeholders
Power ConsumersDISCOMsCoal IndustryInternet UsersTech CompaniesStartups
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
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Energy377 tracked→Digital & Technology1215 tracked→Social Protection1080 tracked→
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