India won political freedom in 1947. Financial freedom is the next frontierNavneet Munot, MD and CEO of HDFC AMC, writes on how Indian households are building financial freedom through capital markets, UPI, and sys...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
AI in this decade is what digitsation was in the last: RBI governorBanks must understand artificial intelligence deployment for future success. AI can enhance financial inclusion and improve existing public...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Withdrawal of zero MDR may jeopardise one of India’s most successful public policy innovationsThe Payment and Settlement Systems Amendment Bill has revived debate over MDR on UPI. While charges could support banks and fintech firms, ...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Indian Bank targets Rs 35 lakh crore business by 2032 after crossing Rs 15 lakh crore milestone: MD & CEO"On 125th year, that means 2032, we have set a target of 35 lakh crore business. In June we are at 15 lakh crore. That means we have to bec...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Banks mobilise $27.99 billion via FCNR deposits since RBI introduced USD-rupee forex swap facilityBanks have mobilized USD 27.99 billion from non-resident Indians through a forex swap facility. Domestic payment frauds across all banks am...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
HDFC Bank, Axis Bank collect highest penalties from customers for non-maintenance of minimum average balance; Bank of Baroda tops public sector bank listHDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda collected the most penalties for low balances. Public sector banks collected these charges from FY...
29 Jul, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Minimum balance charges swell pvt banks' coffers by nearly Rs 5,000 cr in FY26Private banks collected over Rs 4,900 crore from account holders for minimum balance failures. Public sector banks also gathered Rs 2,100 c...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Macroeconomic fundamentals of Indian economy remain strong amid global challengesIndia's economy shows strong macroeconomic fundamentals and a resilient financial system. Robust domestic demand and healthy corporate bala...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Rs 2 lakh accident insurance to guaranteed minimum pension up to Rs 3,000: Key govt schemes like APY, PMJAY that help the poorIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
HDFC Bank gets RBI nod to appoint Rajiv Kumar as part-time chairmanHDFC Bank received RBI approval for Rajiv Kumar's appointment as part-time chairman. His three-year term as chairman will begin on July 15,...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Brihaspativar Aarti: Brihaspati Dev Ki Aarti, Lyrics, Benefits, Puja Vidhi & SignificanceBrihaspativar Aarti holds immense spiritual importance for devotees who worship Lord Brihaspati (Guru Dev) on Thursdays. Reciting the Briha...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Middle class, aspirational consumers to drive 93% of India's spending by 2036: SitharamanIndia's middle class is poised to fuel significant economic expansion, with 93% of all spending expected to originate from this segment by ...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Middle class to remain India’s growth engine: FM SitharamanIndia's middle class is identified as the primary driver of the nation's robust economic expansion, fueling consumption and ensuring its st...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts bring crores of Indians into formal banking system: Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts have integrated millions into formal banking. The Pradhan Man...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
PM Jan Dhan Yojna accounts swell to 44 crore till October this yearSpeaking at an Assocham event on 'National E-Summit on Financial Inclusion - Roadmap for An Inclusive Bharat', Department of Economic Affai...
29 Oct, 2021, 02.13 PM IST
Deposits in Jan Dhan accounts fast inching towards Rs 1 lakh crore markThe total balance in the Jan Dhan accounts, which has been steadily rising, was at Rs 97,665.66 crore as on April 3.
21 Apr, 2019, 03.19 PM IST
Jan Dhan accounts keep villagers sober, slow rural inflation: Study“We observed that there is both statistically significant and economically meaningful drop in consumption of intoxicants such as alcohol an...
16 Oct, 2017, 06.49 AM IST