Several leading banks in India allow you to open a zero-balance account, also known as a Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA). These accounts do not require a minimum average balance and offer essential banking facilities. Key banks offering these accounts include:
- State Bank of India (SBI)
- Kotak Mahindra Bank (Kotak 811)
- HDFC Bank
- ICICI Bank
- Axis Bank
- IndusInd Bank
- Federal Bank
- Standard Chartered India
- Bank of India
Most of these banks provide digital onboarding with instant KYC using your Aadhaar and PAN card.