India has got a $5 trillion sleeping giant: Can govt wake it up?India holds an estimated $5 trillion worth of gold in households and temples, yet continues to spend billions importing more every year. As...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
As FD rates moderate, investment in bonds emerge as the next destination for fixed-income investors for wealth creationChoosing the best Nifty-based index fund involves more than just a low expense ratio. Experts emphasize that tracking error, which measures...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Jiraaf clocks 15x growth in two years as retail investors embrace bonds: Vineet AgrawalIndian investors are increasingly turning to bonds for stable income as fixed deposit rates decline. Improved digital access and regulatory...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
New EPFO rules mandate 3-day PF settlements, simplify withdrawalsGovernment revamps EPFO rules, mandating PF claim settlements within three days and imposing a 12% penal interest on officials for delays. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
PPF interest rate for July-September 2026: Has government changed 7.1% rate? Here's what investors should knowPPF interest rate: The Finance Ministry has maintained the Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate at 7.10% for the July-September 2026 q...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Over 1.80 lakh farmers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar eligible to get total loan waiver of Rs 1,632 crOver 1.80 lakh farmers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are set to benefit from a Rs 1,632 crore loan waiver under a new state scheme. The Puny...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
EPFO's new social security rules tighten claim timelines, mandate digital complianceNew social security schemes under the Code on Social Security are now in effect, prioritizing digital compliance and faster claim settlemen...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
RBI floating rate bond : Has 8.05% interest rate changed? Here's what investors should knowThe Reserve Bank of India has maintained the Floating Rate Savings Bond interest rate at 8.05% following the Finance Ministry's decision to...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opposes Viksit Bharat Guarantee scheme, citing Rs 5,000 crore financial burdenTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has voiced strong opposition to the Centre's Viksit Bharat Guarantee scheme, citing a potential Rs...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Dream Sports shuts fintech platform Dream Money within a year of launchDream Sports, the parent company of fantasy sports giant Dream11, is shutting down its fintech venture, Dream Money, less than a year after...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Has government changed PPF, NSC, SCSS and other small savings interest rates for July-September 2026 quarter?Small savings scheme interest rates: The Finance Ministry has kept interest rates on all small savings schemes unchanged for the July–Septe...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
CBI arrests three in embezzlement of Rs 504 crore from Haryana govt accountsA senior IAS officer, Pardeep Kumar, has been arrested by the CBI for his alleged role in embezzling Rs 504 crore from Haryana government a...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Corporate debt-servicing capacity improves, but share of vulnerable firms rises in Q4 FY26: RBIIndian companies are showing improved debt-servicing capabilities, with the interest coverage ratio reaching a two-year high of 6.5 in Marc...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Nasdaq, NYSE to ring opening bell from Oval Office for Trump Accounts launch, Hassett tells CNBCUS stock exchanges Nasdaq and NYSE plan a rare joint opening bell from the Oval Office next week to promote Donald Trump’s new child invest...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Bandhan Bank raises FD rates by up to 20 basis pointsBandhan Bank has boosted fixed deposit interest rates by up to 20 basis points, with senior citizens now earning a competitive 7.95% on sel...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Rs 20 lakh investment for senior citizens: SBI FD vs SCSS vs RBI floating rate bond- which pays the highest?Investment options for senior citizens: Senior citizens seeking steady retirement income can choose between Senior Citizens Savings Scheme ...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
RBI sweetens FCNR deposits: NRIs can now earn up to 7% on dollar savingsFor the first time in years, the math is actually working for non-resident Indians to invest dollar savings in India.
22 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST