Protecting depositor money sacred duty for a banker, more imp than praying at temple or gurdwara: Das

Protecting depositors’ hard-earned money is a sacred duty for a banker, and more important than visiting a religious place, according to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

He said the task is more important because the entire banking system runs on deposits, which are accumulated from small savers, middle class and retirees.

“Protection of depositors’ money is the most important responsibility of a bank. It is a sacred duty. It is a sacred duty like going to a temple or masjid or gurdwara to bow down, it’s a sacred task. In fact, I would say this is much more,” Das said.