Has government increased SSY, PPF, NSC, other small savings schemes' interest rates for October-December 2026 quarter?The Ministry of Finance has announced that the interest rates for small savings schemes will remain steady for the next quarter. This decis...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Medicine shop owner deposits Rs 2.47 crore cash in bank account, gets income tax notice for unexplained cash; wins case in ITAT Delhi for this reasonMr Kumar, a medicine shop owner had deposited Rs 2.47 crore cash in his bank account during demonetisation period, he got an unexplained ca...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
India’s external debt rises to $778.2 billion in June quarter: RBIIndia's total external debt rose by USD 15.4 billion to reach USD 778.2 billion by June 2026. The external debt-to-GDP ratio showed a sligh...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
SGB premature redemption dates in October 2026: Check tranche-wise dates and request deadlinesSovereign Gold Bond (SGB): In a recent announcement, the Reserve Bank of India disclosed the premature redemption dates for Sovereign Gold ...
30 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
NRE vs NRO FD TDS rules: Tax rate for NRIs, PAN rules, DTAA benefit and repatriation limitWhen it comes to Non-Resident External (NRE) and Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) fixed deposits, understanding their distinct tax implications ...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
SBI seeks clarity on handling of bank accounts, deposits under FCRA billState Bank of India officials are seeking clarity on handling accounts when an organization’s registration is suspended. They highlighted r...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Groom gets Rs 10 lakh cash and gold jewellery from wedding guests. Now he has to keep record of these gifts. But why?A wedding gift of ₹10 lakh in cash sounds like a reason to celebrate, but one woman's post about her cousin's gift has sparked a very diffe...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Will interest rates of PPF, SCSS and other small savings schemes go up on September 30 in next quarterly review due to high inflation?On September 30, 2026, the Finance Ministry will evaluate interest rates for small savings schemes. With high inflation and increasing G-Se...
29 Sep, 2026, 04.49 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
Clean Max Enviro Energy raises Rs 2,500 cr via green bondsIn a significant financial move, Clean Max Enviro Energy successfully raised Rs 2,500 crore by issuing green debt securities. The offering ...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.05 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
US Corporate Debt Wall: $4.3 trillion maturities loom from 2027Around $4.3 trillion of US corporate bonds are set to mature between 2027 and 2031, increasing refinancing pressure as borrowing costs rema...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
FD rate up to 8.3% for senior citizens investing for three years; know the list of banksFor senior citizens aged 60 and above, numerous banks are offering fixed deposit interest rates as high as 8.5%. Jana Small Finance Bank ha...
26 Sep, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Rate-cut cycle over, RBI may be at cusp of rate hikes; yields could inch higher: Puneet PalPGIM India’s Puneet Pal expects India’s rate-cut cycle to end and policy rates to rise 50-75 basis points by FY27 amid higher crude and sti...
26 Sep, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Bank deposits, credit shrink in fortnight to September 15Outstanding bank deposits and advances declined significantly during the fortnight ending September 15. Deposits fell by Rs 2.49 lakh crore...
25 Sep, 2026, 06.41 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
FD-backed SBI credit card: Advantage SBI Card launched; who can benefit from it?SBI Card has introduced the Advantage SBI Card through the SBI YONO app, making it simpler than ever for customers to apply. This innovativ...
24 Sep, 2026, 10.31 AM IST