Things evolve. I said this before EPM, Infinia sort of cards are a loss to banks if used majorly for accelerated points, banks expect to make money from HNIs and hence the privileges. Case in point Atlas, despite not being super premium, people exploited left right and centre leading to Axis review its issuanceIt seems earlier icici was providing this card easily even for 2.4-2.5LPM salary without requiring to move salary account or opening demat.
Now icici has started tightening the screw.