Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year highThe Bank of Japan has increased its policy rate to 1.0 percent. This marks a 31-year high for interest rates. The move signals a strong foc...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
India eyes biofertilisers after Mideast war stoked supply fearsUnder a shed in north India, women scoop cow dung, lumps of unrefined sugar and flour to produce biofertiliser -- part of a growing effort ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
Highest 555-day FD interest rates: Banks are offering up to 7.25% interest rate on special fixed depositFD interest rates: Special fixed deposits with a 555-day tenure are drawing investor attention. Banks like City Union Bank and Karnataka Ba...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
SBI revises FCNR(B) interest rates up to 5.75%: NRIs, OCIs & POIs can earn more on these depositsFCNR(B) interest rates: The Reserve Bank of India's announcement to bear hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits has prompted SBI to revise its ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Gold rises 2% after US, Iran reach peace dealGold prices surged 2% as U.S. and Iran officials announced a preliminary deal to end their conflict, leading to lower oil prices and easing...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Emerging market bets split as global rate paths divergeInvestors are changing their strategies in emerging markets. Central banks in Indonesia, Hungary, and Poland are making different moves on ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.02 AM IST
Fed and BoE stay guarded after 100 days of Iran warGlobal central banks are poised to maintain current interest rates this week. The Iran war's impact on inflation and growth remains a key c...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.34 AM IST
5 small savings schemes offering up to 8.2% interest rate in 2026: SCSS, PPF, NSC and moreSmall savings schemes, popular for conservative investors, will retain their interest rates for the April-June 2026 quarter, offering retur...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Wall Street Week Ahead: Newly led Fed poses wildcard for rockier US indexesInvestors are closely watching the Federal Reserve's first meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh amid concerns that interest rate hikes to co...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
PPF, SCSS and NSC have outperformed equity in last 2 years, but should you write off equities?Small savings schemes vs Nifty indices: While equities have shown muted returns recently, small savings schemes have offered stable returns...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Revised FCNR interest rates up to 7.13%: PNB, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and others revise ratesFCNR interest rates: Banks are increasing interest rates on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR-B) deposits for NRIs, OCIs, and POIs. This ...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Bond traders keep bets on Fed hike in 2026Bond traders maintain expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike by year-end, despite a softer US core inflation reading. This e...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
Highest FD interest rates of 5 major banks: SBI, PNB, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Bank of BarodaDespite the RBI maintaining the repo rate at 5.25%, major banks like SBI, HDFC, ICICI, PNB, and Bank of Baroda are offering competitive fix...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Fed Interest Rate cut prediction, date: What to expect from US Central Bank officials at Federal Reserve meeting?A number of Fed policymakers have begun to speculate that interest rates may need to rise to ensure that the central bank's key inflation ...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Will FD interest rates increase as RBI holds repo rate?Despite the RBI keeping the repo rate unchanged, several factors suggest banks may increase fixed deposit rates soon. Rising inflation, a h...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana calculator: Can you build Rs 50 lakh corpus in SSY by investing Rs 50,000/year?Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) offers a compelling investment avenue for girl children, currently providing an 8.2% annual interest rate. P...
30 May, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
₹50L, ₹75L or ₹1Cr: What is the maximum corpus you can build through the Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme? The answer might surprise youSukanya Samriddhi Yojana provides a powerful way to save for a girl child's education. This government-backed scheme offers high interest r...
21 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST