Good news for Delhi-NCR travellers: New Haldwani expressway to cut Nainital travel time by over 3 hours

Good news for passengers: Kolkata to get 60 new-generation Metro trains; Ashwini Vaishnaw announces major upgrade

SAF production to meet just 0.8% of aviation fuel demand in 2026: IATA

Mobile Trades, New Investors, Bigger Markets: NSE crosses 26 crore accounts in June 2026

Rs 10,000 monthly SIP vs Rs 10 lakh lump sum: Which can create a higher corpus in 10 years?

LPG Price Hike: Another jolt for kitchen budgets! Domestic cylinder price up by Rs 29, check new rates

Zee Short Film Contest finale celebrates emerging filmmakers from across India

FSSAI directs food businesses to stop using newspapers for packaging and serving food

CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar: Cockroach Janta Party holds its first protest, Abhijeet Dipke leads demonstration 

HSBC Mutual Fund launches RedHex Hybrid Long-Short Fund under SIF route; NFO closes June 16

The RBI governor and the finance minister addressed a joint press conference in the national capital on Monday. Here are the latest highlights.&nbsp;&nbsp;

RBI-Finance Ministry Post-Budget Meeting: CBDC not a cash substitute, no liquidity crunch in productive sectors, says Sanjay Malhotra

Launched on February 6, 2026, the framework replaces the existing flat premium of 12 paise per Rs 100 of assessable deposits (AD) with a differential pricing model. Banks will now be categorised based on risk scores derived from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation’s (DICGC) internal rating methodology. Stronger banks with healthier risk profiles will pay lower premiums, whereas weaker banks will face higher rates.

RBI’s new risk-based deposit insurance framework to boost bank profitability, says ICRA

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announces a list of holidays every year for scheduled commercial banks.&nbsp;From February 15 onward, banks are scheduled to be closed for a total of six days in February. Check the holiday list to know in detail.

Upcoming Bank Holidays: Banks set to remain closed for 3 consecutive days this month?

RBI tightens loan recovery rules:&nbsp;The RBI has issued strict new guidelines to curb harassment by loan recovery agents, including limits on call timings and a ban on threats or abusive behaviour. From July 1, 2026, banks must publish authorised agent lists, ensure proper training, and pause recovery action if complaints are pending.

RBI tightens loan recovery rules: No calls after 7 pm, banks must list recovery agents from July 2026

RBI cracks down on mis-selling:&nbsp;The RBI has issued strict new rules to curb bank mis-selling, making explicit customer consent mandatory before selling any financial product. From July 1, 2026, banks must stop forced bundling, refund mis-sold products in full, and follow tighter marketing and calling norms.

RBI cracks down on mis-selling: Banks cannot sell financial products without customer consent from July 1, 2026

Draft new income tax rules -- set to replace the income tax rules of 2025 -- are set to take effect from April 1, 2026. A number of changes are expected as soon as the incoming norms take effect.&nbsp;

Draft Income Tax Rules 2026: Major changes likely in car perks, child education-linked allowances?

The deal is expected to fetch the government approximately Rs 33,000 crore, significantly contributing to its disinvestment targets.

IDBI Bank Disinvestment: Kotak Mahindra Bank dismisses media reports, says no participation in bidding process

The successful bidder will be required to secure final approval from the Reserve Bank of India, which will assess the buyer under its fit and proper criteria.&nbsp;

Big IDBI Bank Update: Six-year wait ends as privatisation enters crucial phase with financial bids

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening customer protection, expanding financial inclusion and improving the flow of credit, as it concluded the Monetary Policy Committee meeting.&nbsp;RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra outlined five key changes that are expected to shape how consumers and enterprises engage with the financial system going forward.

RBI MPC Highlights: From Rs 25,000 fraud cover to easier loans—What has Sanjay Malhotra announced for customers?

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, maintaining a neutral stance. CPI inflation for FY26 is projected at 2.1 per cent, while Q1 and Q2 GDP growth is revised upward to 6.9–7 per cent.

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%, sticks to neutral stance as growth outlook stays firm; key takeaways

<h2>RBI Monetary Policy February 2026 LIVE Updates: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has announced the status quo on the repo rate as well as the policy stance as he revealed the outcome of the MPC's first bi-monthly review of the year on Friday, February 6.&nbsp;</h2>

RBI MPC Meeting HIGHLIGHTS: Status quo on repo rate, policy stance—Up to Rs 25,000 compensation for money lost in fraudulent transactions

The Reserve Bank of India’s three-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting began on Wednesday, February 4, with markets widely expecting the repo rate to remain unchanged. The policy outcome due on Friday will be watched closely for cues on liquidity management and the RBI’s outlook on inflation and growth.

RBI kicks off 3-day MPC meet; repo rate decision due on Friday

The Union Budget 2026 has an outlay of Rs 2,000 crore for UPI and RuPay platform transactions for FY27, a nearly 10 per cent decrease over the previous year. Some analysts view this as a "U-turn" in the central support for the country's digital payments ecosystem. Here's what users need to know.&nbsp;

Rs 2,000-crore UPI subsidy offers policy support, but no permanent fix? 4 challenges for digital payment apps 

Union Budget 2026: Government to form high-level committee to review banking sector

The survey highlighted that amid global uncertainty, India’s monetary and financial sectors performed strongly in FY26 (April–December 2025).&nbsp;

NPAs hit multi-decadal low as banks stay well-capitalised: Economic Survey

ATM cash withdrawals across India declined in 2025, even as the average amount withdrawn per transaction increased. The trend points to changing consumer behaviour, with fewer ATM visits but higher-value cash usage amid a growing digital payments ecosystem.

ATM withdrawals decline in 2025, bigger cash withdrawals signal shift in spending

Analysts attribute this shift to PSU Banks' ability to fund large-ticket loans at lower costs, while NBFCs leverage specialised gold loan operations, faster processing, and deeper penetration in semi-urban and rural markets.&nbsp;Despite rapid expansion, asset quality across lender types has improved. Early-stage delinquencies declined across the board in 2025, supported by rising gold prices and strong recovery mechanisms.

PSU banks tighten grip on India’s gold loan market as NBFCs drive volume growth: CRIF Report

Bank Strike Today:&nbsp;Banking operations in public sector banks across the country have been affected on Tuesday, January 27, due to a one-day strike organised by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). Know what employees want and how customers may be impacted:

Bank Strike Today: What employees want and how customers may be impacted

The decision to strike was taken after a conciliation meeting with the Chief Labour Commissioner on January 23 failed to resolve the issue. UFBU is a joint platform of nine unions representing officers and employees of public sector banks.

Nationwide Bank Strike on Jan 27: What SBI, PNB and BoB customers can expect

Highlighting the role of leadership in institution building,Infosys&nbsp;founder N. R.&nbsp;Narayana&nbsp;Murthy stressed that values must be demonstrated through action, not rhetoric.

RBI made UPI a public good by keeping it low cost and accessible: Infosys founder Narayana Murthy

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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. 

RBI MPC June 2026 Review HIGHLIGHTS: Repo stays at 5.25%, stance at 'neutral'; Sanjay Malhotra says forex reserves healthy & adequate

The development comes at a time when UPI is already accepted in eight foreign countries. These are Singapore, the UAE, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar and Sri Lanka. This makes Cambodia the ninth country where Indian travellers will be able to use UPI for seamless payments abroad.

Good news, UPI users! You can now make payments in this country too

Latest FD Rates 2026: In this write-up, we will compare the latest 5-year fixed deposit interest rates offered by leading institutions. Furthermore, we will calculate the maturity amount for both ordinary customers and senior citizens for a lump sum investment of Rs 10 lakh. 

Rs 10,00,000 One-Time Investment in 5-year FD: Compare SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, PNB & post office fixed deposit returns

Bank Holiday Next Week: As June 2026 is set to begin, banking customers across India should note that branch operations will remain limited due to the regular weekly holiday cycle, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar.