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
NRE vs NRO: One account can make your interest tax-free, the other can attract over 30% TDSNRIs and OCIs can use NRE accounts for overseas income and NRO accounts for India-sourced income, but tax treatment differs sharply. NRE in...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
RBI releases final guidelines on marketing, sales incentives of financial productsRBI has prohibited third-party incentives to employees of regulated entities for selling financial products, while allowing banks and NBFCs...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
How a simple home loan EMI calculation before you apply can reduce your interest burdenA home loan EMI calculator is an invaluable tool for financial planning, allowing users to estimate monthly repayments, total interest, and...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
From tax exemption to FCNR(B) deposits: How India is trying to attract foreign capitalIndia is taking steps to attract foreign investment and boost its economy. The Reserve Bank of India and the government have introduced new...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Harassed by loan recovery agents? Know your legal rights and 6 steps to fight backBorrowers struggling with debt often face harassment from recovery agents through abusive calls, threats, public shaming, and unauthorised ...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Top-level rejig hits mid-cap ITs; Fintechs wary of RBI wallet rulesHappy Thursday! Mid-sized IT firms are realigning leadership teams as AI-driven changes force a rethink. This and more in today's ETtech Mo...
21 May, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
RBI's new draft guidelines have digital wallets feeling the pinchFounders and senior industry executives told ET that the new draft guidelines released by the RBI on April 22, if implemented in the curren...
21 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
RBI discontinues investment fluctuation reserve requirement for banksThe Reserve Bank of India has discontinued the Investment Fluctuation Reserve for commercial banks. This change takes effect from May 18, 2...
18 May, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
RBI eases rules for banks to include quarterly profits in regulatory capitalThe Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Fifth Amendment Directions, 2026 said a bank may reckon...
08 May, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Fiscally disciplined states to get priority access to ₹3,000 crore SASCI incentive poolStates that manage their finances prudently will receive priority for a ₹3,000 cr incentive fund. The Centre's new scheme rewards states fo...
08 May, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Rare earths, PCBs among 40 sub-sectors on FDI fast trackAs per the updated standard operating procedure (SOP) for processing FDI applications, the government has also rolled out reporting guideli...
06 May, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Government specifies 40 sub-sectors for faster clearance of FDI proposals from land-bordering nationsIndia is fast-tracking foreign investment proposals from China and neighboring nations. Forty key manufacturing sub-sectors, including rare...
05 May, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on May 2, 2026?Banks in India are not open on all Saturdays. So anyone willing to complete their bank work today (Saturday, May 2, 2026) must check if ban...
04 May, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
NRI but using resident savings account? Here’s what you must know about NRE, NRO, and FEMA rulesNRIs must update their Indian bank accounts to NRE or NRO status to comply with FEMA regulations. Failing to do so can result in significan...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
RBI sharpens compliance norms, expands use cases of UPI-linked wallets for foreign visitors under draft PPI normsThe Reserve Bank of India has unveiled draft guidelines for prepaid payment instruments. These new rules aim to strengthen compliance and c...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
No two-factor authentication needed for payment up to Rs 15,000 through e-mandate; higher recurring limit for these transactionsThe Reserve Bank of India introduces a new e-mandate framework for digital payments effective 2026. As per new rules, all recurring transac...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.09 PM IST