Himachal Pradesh temperatures rise by up to 5°C, IMD forecasts rain and thunderstorms from April 24

EPFO 3.0 update: Withdraw PF via ATM, UPI; check limits, eligibility

SBI Life Q4 FY26 Results Preview: Insurance major to post mixed numbers; VNB margin seen contracting

India needs value chain push to hit 100 GW nuclear goal: Report

Nestle India Q4 Results: PAT jumps 26%, Revenue rises 23%; Rs 5 dividend announced

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Trent Q4FY26 Result Preview: Revenue seen up 20%; bonus issue, margins in focus

Havells India Q4 Preview: Margin pressure, weak demand may hit profit; final dividend in focus

US-Iran Conflict: A Trump deal to guarantee peace, says White House after Tehran warns of ‘new cards on battlefield’

Senior citizen FD rates in April 2026 remain in the 7–7.4 per cent range across PSU and private banks, with select schemes offering the highest returns. PNB, SBI, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are among key lenders offering competitive FD interest rates across tenures.

Senior citizen FD rates April 2026: Up to 7.4% returns—compare SBI, PNB, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank

Bank FD rates in April 2026 offer returns of up to 7.20 per cent for senior citizens across major lenders. Here’s a comparison of latest fixed deposit interest rates by SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Bank FD rates April 2026: Up to 7.20% returns—compare SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank

The Union Cabinet has approved a 2 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for central government employees, raising it from 58 per cent to 60 per cent, effective January 1, 2026. The decision will benefit over one crore employees and pensioners, with a direct increase in monthly salaries and pensions. Employees will also receive arrears for January, February and March 2026.

Good news for central govt employees: 2% DA hike for January 2026 cleared; how much will salary increase?

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has released a fresh public notice updating the list of banks authorised to import gold and silver in India, bringing clarity to bullion trade operations that had recently faced disruptions.&nbsp;According to industry sources, around 5 metric tonnes (MT) of gold and 8 MT of silver were stuck due to procedural bottlenecks and clearance issues during the disruption period.

Centre updates authorised bank list for gold, silver imports; 15 banks cleared till March 2029

Bank Holiday Today: The holiday led to a broad shutdown of bank branches across major cities. However, online banking services continued to function normally.

Bank Holiday: Are banks open or closed today on April 14 for Ambedkar Jayanti 2026?

The Reserve Bank of India has issued a discussion paper proposing major changes to strengthen consumer protection and curb digital fraud. The central bank has invited public comments on the paper until May 8, 2026.

RBI proposes cooling period, kill switch: What new anti-fraud measures mean for your digital payments

RBI MPC April Review LIVE: Sanjay Malhotra announced a status quo in the repo rate and the policy stance, as widely exdpected. This marks the first policy review of the new financial year, which began on April 1.&nbsp;

RBI April MPC Review: Sanjay Malhotra says India's fundamentals strong, real GDP growth pegged at 6.9% 

Bank credit in India is expected to grow around 13 per cent in the current fiscal, slightly slower than the estimated 14 per cent growth in FY26, according to a report by CRISIL Ratings.&nbsp;

Bank credit growth to ease to 13% this fiscal; MSME, retail remain key drivers: CRISIL

India's banking sector is expected to sustain credit growth momentum in the near term, though margin pressures are likely to persist, according to a research report by Systematic Institutional Equities.&nbsp;

India's banks see steady growth outlook, but margins remain under pressure: Report

The report characterises FY26 as a "challenging year for investing," noting that macro volatility, margin pressures and weak loan growth weighed on sectoral performance."&nbsp;However, it also highlights and stated that 21 stocks within their BFSI coverage universe delivered more than 25% returns, underscoring the importance of stock selection and the breadth of opportunities within the sector.

BFSI sector stabilising, earnings growth set to rebound sharply from FY27: Report

Bank branches are closed in most major financial and administrative centres including New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru.

Good Friday April 3: Are banks open or closed today in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities?

Is the bank closed on Good Friday 2026?&nbsp;This year, Good Friday&nbsp;falls on April 3, and this has led to widespread confusion among bank customers as to whether banks across India will remain open or closed on Good Friday 2026.

Will banks remain closed on April 3, Good Friday 2026 in your city? Check holiday list

Indian stock markets will remain closed on April 3, 2026, for Good Friday, creating a long weekend for investors, with trading set to resume after Sunday.

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Good Friday Stock Market Holiday: BSE, NSE to resume trading on Monday 

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Bank Holiday:&nbsp;There is widespread confusion among bank customers over whether banks across India are open or closed on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti 2026, being observed on Thursday, April 2. Here's the RBI holiday list to know in detail

Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Are banks open on April 2? See RBI's holiday calendar for the month

Bank Holidays in April 2026:&nbsp;Banks across India will remain closed for up to 14 days in April 2026 due to annual closing, festivals and weekend holidays.

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Bank Holidays in April 2026: When will banks remain closed? Check full list here

Are banks open or shut on 31 March for Mahavir Jayanti?

New ATM rules from April 1:&nbsp;ATM rules from April 1, 2026: HDFC Bank, PNB and Bandhan Bank revise withdrawal limits, charges and UPI transaction rules. Here’s what’s changing and how it impacts customers.

New ATM rules from April 1: HDFC Bank, PNB, Bandhan Bank revise withdrawal limits, charges — What’s changing

Bank Account Portability:&nbsp;Bank account portability under RBI’s Payments Vision 2028 could soon allow customers to switch banks without changing their account number. The proposed system will ensure seamless transfer of linked services, reduce dependency on banks, and make switching as easy as mobile number portability.

RBI to make bank accounts portable; soon, you can switch banks without changing a/c No.—Here's how it will work

RBI introduces a $100 million cap on banks’ onshore FX positions, replacing the earlier capital-based limit, with markets bracing for large-scale unwinding of $30–40 billion exposure, potential dollar selling, and risks of MTM losses and liquidity stress as lenders seek more time to adjust.

RBI fixes $100 million FX limit for banks; rush to unwind positions likely

Ram Navami Bank Holiday:&nbsp;Banks across India will remain closed in several cities on March 26&nbsp;and March 27, 2026, on account of Ram Navami celebrations, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar. However, closures are not uniform nationwide, and customers should check city-specific holidays before planning bank visits.

Ram Navami Bank Holiday 2026: Are banks closed on March 26 or 27?

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