Selling Gold? Your tax bill depends on how you own it; ETFs, SGBs, jewellery and digital gold comparedUnlike Gold ETFs, both physical gold and digital gold have longer required holding periods for realizing long-term gains. Additionally, Sov...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
EPFO 3.0 promises a digital PF experience, but can it fix years of legacy problems?EPFO 3.0 aims to modernize provident fund services through upgraded technology, faster claim processing, simplified withdrawals, digital re...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Banks seek RBI guidance as multiple nominations create claim settlement hurdlesBanks are facing difficulties settling claims when multiple people are nominated on accounts. This is causing operational problems for fina...
27 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
HDFC Bank tightens locker access rulesHDFC Bank has enhanced locker security with mandatory biometric authentication linked to Aadhaar. A bank representative will now monitor lo...
27 Feb, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
Bank locker rules 2024: Want to open a bank locker? How to choose, eligibility, cost, other detailsA bank locker is a safe place to store valuable items, such as jewellery, important documents and other precious assets. Here’s how one can...
02 Sep, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
Rs 18 lakh cash in bank locker destroyed by termites; Know the rules regarding keeping cash in your bank lockerThe RBI announced the new locker guidelines via a notification on August 18, 2021. The RBI has set a deadline of December 31, 2023 for the ...
30 Sep, 2023, 03.53 PM IST
Bank locker rules: Lost locker keys? Here's what you need to doBanks typically provide each rental locker with one key while keeping one key with the bank on record. When you have to operate the account...
31 Jul, 2023, 04.06 PM IST
Customers face brunt of new bank locker ruleMany bank branches are unprepared, lacking necessary documents for signing the agreements, despite customers being notified to visit and up...
30 Jun, 2023, 10.33 AM IST
New bank deposit locker agreement rules: 5 things to knowThe bank will not be liable for any damage or loss of locker contents caused by natural calamities like earthquakes, floods, lightning, or ...
30 Jan, 2023, 06.30 AM IST
New bank locker rules: RBI extends deadline for banks to renew locker agreementsNew bank locker rules: Banks are recommended to take steps to make it easier for their customers to execute new or additional stamped agree...
24 Jan, 2023, 01.13 PM IST
New locker rules: Banks need to provide new locker agreement to customers by Jan 1, 2023According to the RBI notification, this arrangement must comply with the updated instructions as well as the Supreme Court's directives in ...
09 Jan, 2023, 11.41 AM IST
New bank locker rules effective from January 1: How locker customers will be impactedHere is a look at the revised guidelines for bank lockers and its impact on locker users, as per the RBI notification.
06 Jan, 2023, 02.16 PM IST
From higher ATM charges to new bank locker rules: 6 money-related changes that will kick in from Jan 1Here is a look at six changes that will come into effect from January 1, 2022.
31 Dec, 2021, 02.19 PM IST
New bank locker rules: Sign new locker agreements to get locker loss compensation"It is the responsibility of banks to take all steps for the safety and security of the premises in which the safe deposit vaults are house...
19 Aug, 2021, 04.05 PM IST
RBI standardises bank locker rulesBanks have also been directed to maintain a branch-wise list of vacant lockers as well as a wait-list for the purpose of allotment of locke...
19 Aug, 2021, 09.45 AM IST
Supreme Court says banks must inform locker holders in writing before breaking them openBreaking open a locker without following the legal procedure would be construed as gross negligence on the part of the bank, a top court be...
19 Feb, 2021, 08.02 PM IST