RBI bars banks from disabling mobile devices of defaulting borrowersBanks cannot disable borrower mobile phones and laptops for loan recovery. This new rule applies unless the devices themselves were finance...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Airtel plans data centre, fibre push as it targets next growth phaseIn a bold move, Bharti Airtel is set to increase its data centre capacity to one gigawatt while also expanding its fibre network across key...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
10 Jul, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
When Warren Buffett bought one company because of a book, and another on a handshakeHow does the world’s most careful investor buy a company with no due diligence at all? One of Warren Buffett’s acquisitions began with an a...
09 Jul, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
'Smartphone PLI plan exceeds targets, value addition quadruples': Industry informs govtThe commerce ministry questioned the smartphone PLI scheme's success for an extension. Industry data showed production more than doubling a...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Can banks block your mobile in case of loan default? RBI lays down rules for restricting services; Rs 250/hour compensation in this caseIf the lender bank decides to deploy any technology-based mechanism for restricting or disabling the functionalities of a mobile device of ...
21 May, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
RBI proposes rules to let lenders disable phones for loan defaultsThe Reserve Bank of India is proposing to allow lenders to disable certain mobile phone functions for loan defaulters, specifically for dev...
20 May, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
These PNB bank account holders won’t be able to operate savings accounts if they don’t do this soonPunjab National Bank (PNB) has urged select account holders to update their "Know Your Customer" (KYC) information, in accordance with RBI ...
28 Feb, 2025, 02.11 PM IST
Kotak Bank shares rise over 2% to hit 52-week high after RBI lifts restrictions. What brokerages suggestKotak Mahindra Bank's shares surged 2.5% after the RBI lifted restrictions on new credit cards and online account openings. Brokerages reac...
13 Feb, 2025, 02.24 PM IST
Mobile phone retailers call out rampant fraud, press no on easy EMIs for phonesMobile phone retailers are calling for an end to financing schemes after reporting 10-12 per cent fraudulent purchases. They are advocating...
09 Jul, 2024, 08.02 PM IST
Kotak Mahindra Bank is the latest student in RBI's classroomThe Reserve Bank of India's increased scrutiny on Kotak Mahindra Bank has resulted in a temporary halt on acquiring new customers through o...
25 Apr, 2024, 05.42 PM IST
Google restricts personal loan apps on Play Store from May 31Google has revised its Play Store policies support page regarding Android financial service apps. Applications for personal loans won't be ...
11 Apr, 2023, 03.05 PM IST
HDFC Bank to give a digital push to small business loansAlready in its pilot phase, the SmartHub Vyapar programme for merchants will be launched soon. It is an app that bundles all payment platfo...
21 Mar, 2022, 12.29 AM IST
Satin Creditcare Network raises Rs 57 crore via bondsThe bonds have been placed on a private placement basis, the company said in a regulatory filing to stock exchanges on Monday.
01 Mar, 2022, 04.55 PM IST
Covid Impact: Banks & NBFCs brace for deterioration in asset quality“It’s a wait-and-watch mode; some states and large cities have announced night curfews, and are restricting movement of people. That is lik...
04 Jan, 2022, 06.25 AM IST
Central Bank of India extends interest free loans up to Rs 1 lakh to its employeesThe Mumbai-headquartered lender said it would extend one month gross salary in form of an interest free loan, not exceeding Rs 1 lakh, to a...
04 Apr, 2020, 03.30 PM IST
Moody's expect bad loans to rise in finance companiesThe asset quality of non banking finance companies may deteriorate due to revised provisioning norms, according to a report by global ratin...
09 Oct, 2015, 11.51 AM IST