<h1>Finance Ministry's EASE Reforms Index Shows PSBs' Success: 26% Rise in Responsible Banking Score, NPA Reduction, Digital Advances.</h1> The EASE Reforms Index report, released by the Finance Ministry, evaluates the progress of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) on a comprehensive reform agenda. The report, developed with the Indian Banks Association and knowledge partners, confirms the success of the government's 4R strategy-recognition, recovery, recapitalization, and reforms-in improving PSB performance. Key achievements include a 26% rise in the Responsible Banking EASE Index score and a 15% overall score increase. The report highlights significant reductions in non-performing assets, increased recoveries, and strengthened balance sheets. PSBs have made strides in responsible banking, digitalization, and customer service, fostering a competitive and reform-driven environment.