Can banks raise FD interest rates now as RBI increases repo rate by 25 bps?RBI MPC October 2026: The Reserve Bank of India has increased the repo rate by 25 bps from 5.25% to 5.50%, signaling a shift. Following thi...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
PNB, Kotak Mahindra Bank, other bank stocks rise up to 2% after RBI’s rate hike, Nifty Bank above 55,500Bank stocks including Kotak Mahindra Bank, PNB, Union Bank and Canara Bank gained up to 2% after the RBI rose on Monday after the repo rate...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
FD interest rate hike coming? With rising inflation, many experts expect RBI to hike interest rateMany financial analysts expect the Reserve Bank of India to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points. This forecast is driven by persisten...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Mother nominated son in her savings bank a/c, but both died, father faced long delay in getting funds; Consumer Commission orders Rs 10,000 compensationErnakulam, Kerala: Husband faced challenges and long delay in accessing late wife’s savings bank account as nominee died; Consumer commissi...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Bank holidays in October 2026: Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and more; check full listIn October 2026, Indian banks will observe several holidays coinciding with major festivals like Dussehra and Chath Puja. The Reserve Bank ...
29 Sep, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
My NRI status changed. Will interest earned on my NRE FDs be taxable in India?ET Wealth reader's query: I was an NRI until FY2024–25. After relocating to India, my residential status changed to ‘resident’ from FY2025–...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
5 rule changes from October 1: SBI ATM charges, MDR on UPI, bulk FD rates, KYC for LPG subsidy and moreIn October 2026, significant changes to banking and finance regulations will take effect, impacting numerous services. Furthermore, the Res...
28 Sep, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
FD interest rate rules to change from October 1, 2026: Uniform interest rates on bulk deposits, daily rate updates and more that depositors need to knowEffective from October 1, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India will implement new rules concerning bulk fixed deposits. Every bank will be manda...
25 Sep, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Will fixed deposit interest rates go up in October as inflation rises?Recent data reveals a rise in Consumer Price Index inflation, now at 4.8 percent, spurring predictions of possible interest rate hikes by t...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Bajaj Finance acquires 5% stake in TrueFan AI as part of Finserv IntelligenceBajaj Finance has completed a five percent equity investment in TrueFan AI, a move that aligns with Bajaj Finserv's commitment to fostering...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Good news for HDFC Bank borrowers: Bank cuts lending rates across tenures by up to 10 bps; check latest listHDFC Bank has reduced its MCLR rates on select tenures by up to ten basis points. These revised rates will become effective from September ...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Bajaj Finance simplifies repayment planning with loan against property EMI CalculatorBajaj Finance provides an EMI calculator for loans against property, making it easier to budget for repayments. This tool allows users to e...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Highest FCNR (B) interest rates: Check PSU vs private sector bank rates for NRIs, OCIsFCNR (B) FD interest rates: The window for Non-Resident Indians to enjoy favorable FCNR(B) deposit rates is closing soon, specifically on A...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | How to invest ₹1 crore in bonds for 3 years: Vineet Agarwal’s playbookFor investors with a three-year horizon, the focus now shifts from chasing capital gains to earning steady carry while managing credit, liq...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Have ₹1 crore for 3 years? Puneet Pal’s fixed-income playbookRather than locking into long-duration bonds at current yields, Puneet Pal, Head – Fixed Income at PGIM India Mutual Fund, believes investo...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
FCNR (B) FDs offering up to 7.50% interest rate to NRIs, OCIs: These banks offer 6.25% or higher on depositsFCNR (B) interest rate: Government backing for FCNR (B) deposits greatly boosts returns for investors. Presently, banks are providing entic...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
RBI policy: Will high-interest rate cycle return for FD investors as RBI holds repo rate amid rising inflation?RBI MPC repo rate: The Reserve Bank of India maintained its repo rate at 5.25 percent today. Inflation is nearing the upper tolerance band,...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.56 AM IST