BUSINESS
Investor relief: RBI hikes loan limit against shares to Rs 1 crore, IPO financing to Rs 25 lakh
Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced that the repo rate remains unchanged at 5.5% and said the regulatory ceiling on lending against listed debt securities will be removed, making it easier for investors to access credit.
BUSINESS
Small savings schemes: Interest rates on PPF, NSC, Sukanya Samriddhi and other post office scheme remain unchanged
Interest rate on popular options like PPF (7.1%), NSC (7.7%), Sukanya Samriddhi (8.2%) and SCSS (8.2%) remain unchanged.
BUSINESS
Big changes from October 1: NPS rules, RBI cheque clearing, New railway rules, bank charges and more
From October 1, 2025, Indians will see major changes in banking, pensions, railways, and postal services. HDFC Bank, PNB, and Yes Bank are revising charges, the RBI is introducing continuous cheque clearing, IRCTC is tightening ticket booking rules, and Speed Post rates are going up.
BUSINESS
New UPI update: Personalised IDs arrive on Paytm and Google Pay for safer payments
According to a report by News18, Paytm and Google Pay are rolling out a feature that allows users to personalise their UPI IDs, making them look as simple as an email address.
BUSINESS
Bank holidays in October 2025: Check out state-wise list of festival closures across India here
BUSINESS
Tata AIG insurance suspends cashless claim settlement at Max Hospitals
Tata AIG insurance has become the third insurer to suspend cashless claim services with Max Hospitals
BUSINESS
Interior decorator loses Rs 97 lakh in Thane: How to avoid falling prey to loan scams
The 45-year-old victim, a resident of Badlapur area of Maharashtra's Thane district, was promised a business loan of Rs 2.75 crore from funds under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
BUSINESS
SBI Mutual Fund launches Magnum Hybrid Long Short Fund under new SIF framework
The Magnum Hybrid Long-Short Fund allows daily subscriptions, while redemptions are available twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays). The minimum application amount is ₹10 lakh, with a minimum additional purchase amount of ₹10,000.
BUSINESS
UPI goes live in Qatar: From duty-free to tourist hotspots, UPI payments now accepted in Qatar
The move is expected to benefit Qatar's retail and tourism sectors as UPI acceptance will increase transaction volumes of merchants acquired by QNB.
BUSINESS
ICICI Bank announces faster cheque clearing, RBI’s new rules kick in from October
ICICI Bank has announced same-day cheque clearance in line with RBI’s new guidelines. Customers must deposit cheques before branch cut-off time for quick processing. The bank has also made Positive Pay mandatory for cheques above ₹5 lakh to ensure security and prevent fraud.
BUSINESS
IDBI bank extends Utsav FD, revises interest rates: Seniors can earn up to 7.30%
The bank has also rolled out exclusive “Chiranjeevi FDs” for super senior citizens aged 80 and above, with returns going up to 7.30%. The revised rates are effective from September 19, 2025.
BUSINESS
Facing trouble submitting UPS form online? PFRDA issues fresh guidelines | Unified Pension Scheme
According to the Ministry of Finance, even eligible past retirees under NPS can exercise this option. But they must do so by the September 30 deadline.
BUSINESS
Sovereign Gold Bonds: RBI announces early redemption for another SGB series; investors to get 183% return
Subscriptions for this 2019–20 Series-IV-Issue tranche were accepted from September 9–September 13, 2019. September 17, 2019 was the date of the bonds' issuance.
BUSINESS
UPS to NPS switch: Central govt launches one-time switch option for UPS to NPS
The rules govern service-related matters and benefits of Central govt employees who choose the UPS as an option under National Pension System.
BUSINESS
Sovereign Gold Bonds: RBI announces premature redemption; investors to get 156% return
The latest development comes days after Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) for SGB 2020-21 Series VI, issued on September 8, 2020.
BUSINESS
SBI set to revise IMPS charges from August 15; here's what other banks charge
While maintaining concessions for particular account categories, particularly holders of salary packages, the adjustment attempts to bring SBI's pricing structure into line with industry standards.
BUSINESS
Aadhaar updates to go mobile: UIDAI to launch e-Aadhaar App with AI and face ID features
Soon, Aadhaar updates like name, address, and mobile number can be done via UIDAI’s upcoming e-Aadhaar app — no centre visits, no paperwork.
BUSINESS
How a Pune techie racked up Rs 2 lakh in credit card rewards with these HDFC Bank cards
Using HDFC cards, a Pune techie earned Rs 2 lakh in credit card rewards. This was achieved by wise use of tax payments and coupons, not excessive spending.
BUSINESS
Zerodha reduces brokerage fees on non- Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS) for NRIs
India’s largest brokerage targets growing NRI investor interest with easier account opening and lower fees after SEBI’s F&O reform.
BUSINESS
Big UPI Rule Changes from August 1: Daily Limits, Balance Checks & Autopay Timing Tweaked
Big UPI rule changes have kicked in from August 1, 2025. From daily limits on balance checks to fixed timings for autopayments, NPCI’s new rules aim to ease system load and streamline your digital payment experience. Here's what every PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm user must know.
WORLD
What is THAAD? The anti-missile system that US is deploying in Israel
THAAD is one of the most powerful anti-missile weapons in the US military’s arsenal. It is capable of intercepting ballistic missiles at ranges of 150 to 200 kilometers (93 to 124 miles) with a near-perfect success rate during testing.
WORLD
Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel tells soldiers to prepare for possible ground invasion in Lebanon
Iran-back Hezbollah and Israel have been engaged in a deadly conflict after the war in Gaza erupted. The attack from across the border intensified after the pager and walkie-talkie attack rocked Lebanon on September 17-18 targeting Hezbollah members.
WORLD
Israel attacks Lebanon: The roots of Israel-Lebanon conflict trace back to 1982 | Explained
Amid the escalating violence which has fueled fears of a broader war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged the civilians to evacuate areas which are used as hideouts by Hezbollah militants. Over 1.10 lakh Lebanese and around 60,000 Israelis have been displaced by the conflict.
WORLD
Yahya Sinwar dead? Israel looks for evidence as Hamas chief goes 'missing'- Report
Amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah after fresh wave of pager and walkie-talkie attacks on the latter's members, reports are doing rounds about Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's possible death.
