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LIC Buys 9.99% of ICICI Bank: Is Your Money Safer?
RBI has allowed LIC to buy up to 9.99% of ICICI Bank. This makes India's biggest insurer a major shareholder in one of the country's top private banks. For policyholders and bank customers, here's what changes — and what doesn't.
Latest Money & Banking, Financial News Today - news | The HinduBusinessLine₹9.7L Cr Liquidity Flood: Are Your FD Rates at Risk?
A massive ₹9.70 lakh crore in banking liquidity — partly from NRI foreign currency deposits — is forcing RBI to act. Here's what it means for your FD returns, home loan rates, and savings strategy right now.
Latest Money & Banking, Financial News Today - news | The HinduBusinessLineEMI Trap: 6 Signs Your Debt Is Controlling You
Taking an EMI for every purchase feels normal today — phone, TV, vacation, even groceries. But when EMIs eat more than 40% of your income, you are not living your life, you are working for your lenders.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance NewsFCNR Rates Slashed: Is Your NRI Deposit Earning Less?
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, PNB, and Axis Bank have cut interest rates on FCNR (B) deposits — mainly 3-to-5-year tenures — after RBI eased hedging cost rules for banks. NRIs holding or planning these deposits will now earn less.
Wealth-Economic TimesNRI Deposits Earn 7.5%: Should You Feel Cheated?
RBI offered banks special incentives to attract dollar deposits from NRIs at 6–7.5% interest. Billions flowed in. But resident Indians can't access these rates — here's what that means for your savings strategy.
Latest Money & Banking, Financial News Today - news | The HinduBusinessLinePublic vs Private Banks: Which Saves You More?
A government advisory study found public sector banks are actually more efficient than private banks. Before you assume private is always better, here's what the data means for your savings, loans, and banking choices.
Banking and Finance | The Indian ExpressRBI Flags Bank Gaps: Is Your Dispute Safe?
RBI has told banks to fix serious gaps in how they handle customer transaction complaints. If your bank doesn't follow proper dispute rules, you could lose money with no recourse. Here's what this means for you.
Banking and Finance | The Indian ExpressLending Rates Drop to 9.26%: Is Your EMI Falling?
RBI data shows bank lending rates fell to 9.26% in June 2026, and total credit grew 16.5%. If your loan is on a floating rate, your EMI should be dropping — but many banks are slow to pass this on.
mint - moneyWrong Bank Debit? Get Your ₹ Back in 3 Steps
If your bank wrongly debits your account, RBI rules say you can get every rupee back — but only if you report it fast. Here's exactly what to do, step by step.
Personal Finance News in CNBCTV18, Personal Finance Latest News, Personal Finance News1,024 Loan Apps Listed: Is Yours RBI-Registered?
GoCredit launched a free tool that lets any borrower check if their loan app is linked to an RBI-registered lender. Type the app name, get the answer in seconds — no guesswork, no risk of fake lenders.
NewsVoirRBI Forces Lenders: See Your Loan's True Cost
RBI is pushing banks and NBFCs to fully disclose all loan charges upfront — interest rate, fees, penalties — so borrowers finally know the real cost before signing. Hidden charges may soon be banned.
LivemintNBFCs Want RBI to Ease Credit Line Rules: Your EMI?
India's NBFC industry body has formally asked RBI to relax its restrictions on revolving credit products like credit lines and pay-later schemes. If RBI agrees, borrowing short-term could become easier and cheaper for crores of middle-class Indians.
ETLegalWorld.comBig Credit Card Payment? Banks Can Add 2 Checks
Paid by OTP but your bank still asked one more question? RBI rules allow banks to add extra security checks for large or risky digital payments. This is legal, normal, and actually protects your money.
mint - moneyRBI Holds Rates at 6%: What Your EMI Pays Now
The RBI's rate-setting panel is expected to keep the repo rate unchanged in August 2025 due to rising global oil prices and stubborn inflation. This means home loan and personal loan EMIs are unlikely to fall anytime soon — borrowers must plan accordingly.
Economy | The Indian ExpressRecord $729B Reserves: What It Means for Your EMIs?
India's foreign exchange reserves hit an all-time high of $729 billion in August, partly driven by FCNR(B) deposits. For regular Indians, this affects rupee stability, import prices, loan rates, and everyday inflation.
Banking and Finance | The Indian ExpressRetire Rich: 3 Ways to Keep ₹ Flowing After 60
Once you retire, your corpus must work harder than you ever did. Here's how to split your savings across safe income, inflation-beating growth, and emergency cash — so money never runs out.
mint - moneyIndia's 6.7% Factory Growth: What It Means for Your EMI
India's factories grew 6.7% in July, a strong start to FY27. For middle-class families, this signals stable jobs, steadier inflation, and a better chance of RBI cutting interest rates — which directly lowers home and personal loan EMIs.
Economy | The Indian Express3 New RBI Board Members: What It Means for Your EMI
The government has appointed three new members to the RBI Central Board. This board plays a key role in guiding India's monetary policy, which directly affects home loan rates, FD returns, and your monthly EMIs.
Economy | The Indian ExpressUCBs Must Reset NRE & FCNR(B) Deposit Rates by Aug 31
RBI has cut short a deposit-rate relaxation at Urban Co-operative Banks by one month, now ending August 31, 2026.
NOTIFICATIONS FROM RBICrude Oil Spike: How Your EMI & Fuel Bill Pay?
Middle East conflict is pushing crude oil prices higher. For Indian households, that means costlier petrol, higher inflation, and less chance of an RBI rate cut — all of which hit your EMIs and monthly budget directly.
NDTV Profit - LatestRBI Cuts NRI Deposit Rate Relief at Co-op Banks to Aug 31
RBI has shortened the special interest-rate flexibility window for FCNR(B) and NRE deposits at Rural Co-operative Banks, now ending August 31, 2026 instead of September 30, 2026.
NOTIFICATIONS FROM RBIRBI Freezes Desaiganj Nagari Cooperative Bank
RBI has frozen Desaiganj Nagari Cooperative Bank from August 27, 2026, blocking all withdrawals and fresh deposits.
PRESS RELEASES FROM RBIBank Charged You Wrong? Recover ₹ in 5 Steps
If your bank overcharged you or debited money without permission, you have the legal right to get it back. Here is a step-by-step path from your bank's grievance desk all the way to the RBI Ombudsman — at zero cost to you.
mint - moneyNRI, PIO or OCI? Pick the Wrong Account, Pay the Price
NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs are not all the same in RBI's eyes. Each category has specific rules for which Indian bank accounts they can open — FCNR(B), NRE, or NRO — and mixing them up can trigger tax penalties or frozen funds.
Wealth-Economic TimesSGB Premature Redemption Windows: Oct 2026–Mar 2027
RBI has released the premature redemption calendar for Sovereign Gold Bond 2019-20 series tranches falling due between October 2026 and March 2027.
PRESS RELEASES FROM RBIBanks Borrow Cheap Abroad — Your EMI Gains?
ICICI Bank has doubled its overseas borrowing limit to $5 billion, tapping cheaper foreign funds. When big banks borrow at lower rates abroad, it can reduce their cost of money — which may eventually translate into lower loan rates for you, but only if they pass it on.
Latest Money & Banking, Financial News Today - news | The HinduBusinessLineLIC Buys More HDFC Bank: Is Your FD & SIP Safe?
RBI has allowed LIC to increase its stake in HDFC Bank up to 9.99%. This is a big institutional vote of confidence in India's largest private bank — and it has real implications for anyone holding HDFC Bank FDs, SIPs, or accounts.
Latest Money & Banking, Financial News Today - news | The HinduBusinessLineNRI Son Inheriting Property? 3 Rules You Must Know
If your son has become a foreign national, adding him as co-owner of your Indian property sounds simple but creates serious tax and legal headaches. Here is what Indian parents need to know before making that move.
Wealth-Economic TimesNBFC Bouncers at Your Door? Know Your 3 Rights
A Parliamentary Panel has flagged NBFCs using bouncers and goons for loan recovery. RBI has strict rules protecting borrowers — harassment, threats, and odd-hour visits are illegal. Here's what you must know if a recovery agent shows up at your door.
Latest Money & Banking, Financial News Today - news | The HinduBusinessLineBonds Settle Same Day? Your ₹1L May Move Faster
SEBI and RBI are testing a system to turn bonds into digital tokens. This could mean same-day settlement, automatic interest payments, and easier access for regular investors — not just big institutions.
Latest Money & Banking, Financial News Today - news | The HinduBusinessLine