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DFS Grievance Ranking: Banks, Insurers and Pension Division Move Up

7 October 20251 min read
BANKING & FINANCEDFS GrievanceRanking: Banks,Insurers and PensionDivision Move Up7 October 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

DARPG’s grievance-redress ranking, based on CPGRAMS data, showed gains for bodies under the Department of Financial Services (DFS).

Key facts

  • Banking division: 14th (from 24th in April 2025); insurance division: 12th (from 30th); pension reforms division: top rank (from 14th).
  • Grievances addressed: 74.38%; appeals resolved: 60.22%.
  • Banking complaints: 22,013, of which 16,985 (about 77%) resolved; most within 21 days, only 155 late (24 at PSBs, 89 at NBFCs and private banks).

GRAI index weights

ComponentWeight
Efficiency55%
Feedback35%
Organisational commitment10%

The domain knowledge parameter was dropped in the revised 2025 framework.

August 2025 standings

  • PSBs: Indian Overseas Bank first, Bank of India second.
  • Private banks: Yes Bank first; IndusInd Bank lowest.
  • Insurers: New India Assurance first, LIC second.

Exam angle

  • Portal: CPGRAMS; ranking body: DARPG.
  • Weights: 55, 35, 10.

Test yourself

1. In DARPG's revised GRAI index, which component carries the highest weight?

Efficiency carries 55%, feedback 35% and organisational commitment 10%.

2. Which public sector bank ranked first in the August 2025 grievance-handling list in the notes?

Indian Overseas Bank was first, Bank of India second.

3. Which DFS division achieved the top rank in the DARPG grievance ranking?

The Pension Reforms Division rose from 14th to top rank.