Banks Raked in ₹7,086 Crore from Minimum Balance Fees in FY26

In FY26, banks made a staggering ₹7,086 crore from customers who forgot about their minimum balance! Private banks led the charge with ₹4,948.71 crore, while public banks collected ₹2,137.92 crore. HDFC Bank topped the list, pocketing ₹1,798.14 crore. But don’t fret—zero-balance accounts are still around, so you can stash your cash without a worry!