On October 08, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the addition of a second verified WhatsApp channel for public awareness to supplement its existing campaigns under the 'RBI Kehta Hai' initiative. Launched in April 2025, the WhatsApp channel aims to provide accessible financial information to the public, strengthening trust and resilience in the financial ecosystem. Citizens can now receive official updates through the verified WhatsApp accounts +91 99309 91935 (being added) and +91 99990 41935 (already in use). The RBI advises users to follow only official accounts with the blue tick verification mark and encourages them to stay informed by visiting www.rbi.org.in. For further information, contact the Department of Communication, Central Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001, Phone: 022 - 2266 0502, email: helpdoc@rbi.org.in. This press release is reference number 2025-2026/1276. Brij Raj, Chief General Manager, is the contact person.
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India (RBI): The central bank of India, launching WhatsApp channel for public awareness.
WhatsApp: Platform used by RBI to disseminate public awareness messages.
RBI Kehta Hai: An RBI initiative to conduct public awareness campaigns.
Mumbai: Location of the Department of Communication, Central Office of RBI.
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भारतीय ररज़र्व बैंक
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
वेबसाइट
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www.rbi.org.in/hindi
संचार वर्भाग, केंद्रीय कायाालय, शहीद भगत ससिंह मागा, फोटा, म िंबई - 400 001
Website : www.rbi.org.in Department of Communication, Central Office, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort,
ई-मेल/email : helpdoc@rbi.org.in Mumbai - 400 001 फोन/Phone: 022 - 2266 0502
October 08, 2025
RBI’s Verified WhatsApp Channel for Public Awareness
(Addition of 2nd account)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been conducting public awareness campaigns
across various media such as print, television, radio, digital platforms, and text
messages under the ‘RBI Kehta Hai’ (RBI Says) initiative.
Further expanding its outreach, Reserve Bank of India had launched its verified
WhatsApp channel in April 2025 to disseminate public awareness messages and
important updates.
Through this initiative, the Reserve Bank aims to make vital financial information
more accessible to the public in a simple, direct, and effective manner, thereby
strengthening trust and resilience in the financial ecosystem.
Citizens can now receive official updates from the Reserve Bank of India over
WhatsApp through the verified accounts 99309 91935 (being added) and 99990 41935
(already in use). Users are advised to follow only the official Reserve Bank of India
accounts that carry the blue tick verification mark.
The Reserve Bank encourages citizens to stay informed and aware by following the
verified WhatsApp channels and visiting the official website, www.rbi.org.in
(Brij Raj)
Press Release: 2025-2026/1276 Chief General Manager