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KYC – Your First Step to Safe Banking’ Theme Drives Nationwide Awareness
Anytime News Network. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the eleventh edition of Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2026, reinforcing its commitment to promoting financial awareness across the country. The initiative, conducted annually since 2016, aims to educate citizens about secure and inclusive banking practices.
RBI Governor Shri Sanjay Malhotra inaugurated this year’s campaign with the theme “KYC – Your First Step to Safe Banking.” The launch event was attended by top management and Regional Heads of the RBI, representatives from NABARD, and leaders from select commercial banks.
In his address, the Governor highlighted the critical role of Know Your Customer (KYC) norms in ensuring safe, secure, and inclusive banking. He encouraged banks to leverage the Financial Literacy Week to educate customers about the importance and simplicity of KYC and re-KYC processes.
He also emphasized the role of the Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR) in streamlining customer onboarding and urged both banks and customers to remain vigilant against KYC-related fraud and account misuse.
Financial Literacy Week 2026 will be observed nationwide from February 9 to February 13, 2026. As part of the campaign, the RBI will roll out multimedia awareness initiatives, while banks have been advised to actively disseminate information and engage customers in financial education efforts.
Experts believe that with the rapid growth of digital banking, improved awareness around KYC compliance will help prevent fraud, strengthen trust in the financial system, and accelerate financial inclusion across India.
