Morena Train Accident: Udaipur Intercity train passengers struck by passing train after alarm chain pulling in Morena

India 'no longer just consumer but contributor of solutions', says PM Modi at Bharat Innovates event in France

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: India's first tunnel hoods deployed; check key details

7 upcoming bullet train corridors in India: Check key routes and latest updates

Kalp Digital Infastructure Corp, UAE-based Peko join hands to build next-gen digital backbone for SME economy

Noida International Airport starts commercial flights June 15; check first flight timing

Is your 'healthy' label food really healthy? FSSAI flags several brands over claims

Will Indane, BharatGas, HP Gas users lose cylinder subsidy after June 30? Check LPG e-KYC advisory

100% ethanol-powered vehicles set to hit Indian roads soon? What Nitin Gadkari says

Big Update for Vehicle Owners: Government eases rules for car modifications and imports

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?

From April 1, 2026, RBI will enforce stricter authentication rules for online transactions, making two-factor authentication mandatory beyond just OTP. The move aims to curb rising digital fraud and increase bank accountability in case of security lapses.

From April 1, online transactions to change under new RBI rules: What will change for you?

The Government of India&nbsp;announced the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0), which is aimed at strengthening credit flow to the microfinance sector and supporting small borrowers across the country.

Govt rolls out Rs 20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme to boost MFIs; 36 lakh borrowers to benefit

Eid Bank Holiday: Banks across India will remain closed in several cities on March 20 and March 21, 2026, on account of Eid-related observances, 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.

Bank Holiday Today: Are banks closed on March 20 or 21 for Eid? Check the full RBI holiday list

HDFC Bank systemically important with sound financials, professionally-run board: RBI on A Chakraborty resignation

The Reserve Bank of India has won the global ‘initiative of the year’ award by Central Banking, London, for its move to strengthen online banking security and curb rising digital fraud. The initiative introduces a dedicated and secure framework for banks, aiming to improve consumer trust, reduce phishing risks, and support safer digital transactions as India’s online payments ecosystem expands.

RBI wins global ‘initiative of the year’ award for move to curb online fraud

Stocks of PSU banks continue to reward investors more handsomely thank their private sector peers. Analysts point out a number of factors behind this trend over the past few months, including stronger profit growth and more attractive valuations. Here's a point-by-point comparison.&nbsp;

Advantage PSBs! 5 factors supporting Nifty PSU Bank vs Private Bank 

Bank Holiday on March 17, 2026:&nbsp;Are banks closed or open today on the occasion of Shab-I-Qadr? Several bank holidays are scheduled later in the month across different cities due to regional festivals and religious observances. Check the full RBI calendar list.

Bank Holiday Today: Are banks closed or open on March 17? Check the full RBI holiday list

Bank Holiday on March 14, 2026:&nbsp;Several bank holidays are scheduled later in the month across different cities due to regional festivals and religious observances.&nbsp;Despite physical branches being closed, digital and online banking services remain fully operational.

Bank Holiday Today: Are banks closed on March 14? Check the full March 2026 holiday list

According to the bank’s communication to customers, the scheduled maintenance will take place between 02:30 AM and 06:30 AM IST on March 14, 2026.

Attention, HDFC Bank users! UPI, net banking, online payments to be halted — Check date and time

DFS Secretary M Nagaraju acknowledged the progress made in the cases admitted and resolved or rescued during the course of the year.

IBC Law: Banks asked to cut adjournments, speed up resolution process filings 

The banking licence cancellation was originally ordered on July 5, 2024, and the bank stopped carrying out banking operations from the close of business on July 5, 2024.

Karnataka-based lender's banking licence stands cancelled; here's how it happened

Bank Holidays March 2026:&nbsp;The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published the official Holiday Matrix for March 2026, detailing when banks across the country will remain closed under the Negotiable Instruments Act. The calendar includes festival closures such as Holi, Eid‑ul‑Fitr (Ramzan), Ram Navami, and Mahavir Jayanti, as well as other regional observances and weekly offs on second Saturdays and Sundays.

Bank Holidays March 2026: From Holi, Eid to Ram Navami—Check when banks will remain closed city-wise

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Bank Holiday Next Week: As we step into the third week of June 2026, people planning to visit banks next week should check the bank closure list between June 15 to June 21, 2026, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar.

Bank Holiday Next Week: Check SBI, ICICI, HDFC and other bank closures from June 15–21

Bank Holiday Today: Customers of Indian banks should be aware of the closures of their respective bank branches, which would enable them to make preparations in advance for their visit to the bank. Check details below to know whether banks are open or closed on June 13, 2026.

Bank Holiday Today: Are SBI, ICICI and other banks open or closed on Saturday, June 13?

Latest FD Rates 2026: In this write-up, we will compare a lump sum investment of Rs 5,00,000 in a 3-year fixed deposit at SBI and PNB, and a lump sum investment of Rs 3,00,000 in a 5-year fixed deposit in the same bank. 

Rs 5,00,000 One-Time Investment in 3-Year FD vs Rs 3,00,000 One-Time Investment in 5-Year FD: Which offers higher returns in SBI & PNB?

Bank Holiday Next Week: In the second week of June 2026, Indian banking customers must know the bank closures in the branches of their respective areas, so that they plan their bank visit well ahead of time. Here's the full list of bank closures next week, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar.

Bank Holiday Next Week: Check SBI, ICICI, HDFC and other bank closures from June 8–14

RBI MPC June 2026 Review HIGHLGIHTS: Sanjay Malhotra announced a status quo on the repo rate as well as the policy stance at the second policy review of FY27 on Friday, June 5. 