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RBI nod to direct bank lending to Reits may expedite asset growth

Industry executives note that reits raise debt by issuing securities subscribed to by mutual funds and non-banking financial companies (nbfcs)
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

RBI will continue to meet the country's currency needs: Governor Malhotra

The value and volume of banknotes in circulation increased by 6.0 per cent and 5.6 per cent, respectively, during 2024-25
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

RBI eases norms for small NBFCs, exempts non-customer-facing firms

The reserve bank of india has eased compliance for low-risk nbfcs by exempting certain non-customer-facing firms from registration and proposing to drop prior approval norms for branch expansion
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

One extra home loan EMI can save Rs 15 lakh, cut 5 yrs on Rs 50 lakh loan

With emis unlikely to change immediately, the focus shifts to optimising tenure, prepayments and spreads
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

Surge in gold loans not a cause for concern, says Reserve Bank of India

Banks are shifting from unsecured loans to gold-backed lending amid rising gold prices, but rbi says low ltvs and limited exposure pose no systemic risk
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

Digital payments safety:? Reserve Bank of India proposes discussion paper

Decision on upi mdr in govt's domain: rbi governor
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

RBI to roll out risk-based premium model for deposit insurance from April

The reserve bank of india will replace the flat-rate deposit insurance premium with a risk-based framework from april 2026, aiming to reward stronger banks and encourage better risk management
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

Unclaimed deposit payouts jump to ?1,000 crore a month, says RBI

Targeted rbi campaigns and incentives have sharply increased the pace of unclaimed deposit settlements, pushing monthly payouts to over rs 1,000 crore, compared with rs 100-200 crore earlier, rbi said
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

PSL classification issue is not a system-wide problem: RBI Governor?

The reserve bank of india said recent issues flagged in priority sector lending classification at some large private banks are isolated cases, and announced plans to issue revised instructions
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

RBI sets up committee to review business correspondent guidelines

The reserve bank of india has constituted a committee to review the regulatory framework for business correspondents, with draft guideline amendments to be released soon for public consultation
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

RBI removes investment cap under voluntary retention route for FPIs

The rbi has removed the rs 2.5-trillion investment cap under the voluntary retention route for fpis to deepen bond markets, enhance capital flow stability and encourage long-term foreign participation
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

Nearly 51% people report losing money to online scam, shows survey

A new survey shows online scams are widespread in india, with most users encountering fraud attempts daily and many falling prey to impersonation, qr code traps and emerging deepfake threats
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

Govt bond yields increase 9 basis points on no new liquidity steps

The yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond hardened by 9 basis points to settle at 6.74 per cent
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

Macro fundamentals, including external sector, are strong and healthy: RBI

Rbi governor sanjay malhotra says india's macro fundamentals and external sector remain robust as borrowing, liquidity and rate outlook stay comfortable
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

Trade deals to support India's growth despite global risks: RBI governor

Reserve bank of india governor sanjay malhotra said india's economy remains on a strong footing despite global challenges, helped by stable inflation and steady growth
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

Here's why RBI kept repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in February MPC meet

The governor cited strong growth and lower-than-expected inflation as the key reasons for keeping the repo rate unchanged in the february policy meet
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

Sebi proposal could simplify withdrawals from demat mutual funds

Markets regulator sebi on thursday proposed to extend the facility of standing instructions for systematic withdrawal plans (swp) and systematic transfer plans (stp) to mutual fund units held in demat
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

Home loans at 7-12% range after RBI rate hold: Check latest offers here

As rbi holds policy rates, the gap between floor and ceiling rates means a borrower's credit score and lender choice are now the primary drivers of long-term housing costs
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

RBI Feb MPC meet: Macroeconomic fundamentals very stable, says Malhotra

Malhotra also said that there is no reduction in the central bank's holdings of us treasuries
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

India not selling US Treasury holdings despite forex fluctuations: RBI Guv

The country's holdings of long-term us debt had dropped to a five-year low of 4 billion as of november, down 26 per cent from a 2023 peak, according to us government data
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

RBI MPC Meet: Inflation for FY26 pegged at 2.1%, real GDP growth at 7.4%

Malhotra said that several measures announced in the union budget, along with the india-eu trade deal, are expected to provide a boost to economic momentum
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

RBI to compensate digital fraud victims up to ?25,000 for first loss

Rbi has announced a one-time compensation of up to rs 25,000 for victims of small-value digital frauds, while also moving to tighten norms on mis-selling and loan recovery practices
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

RBI holds rates: Best FDs where senior citizens can still earn up to 8%

Senior citizen best fixed deposit interest rates: with the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, depositors may still have time to lock higher fixed deposit returns before banks reprice
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains 'neutral' stance

Rbi mpc february meeting: in its policy meeting, which took place between february 4-6, the committee continued with the 'neutral' stance
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

Govt bond yields harden by 4 bps after RBI MPC keeps policy rate unchanged

The 10-year benchmark yield rose to 6.69 per cent after the mpc held rates steady and the rbi refrained from announcing fresh omos, despite market expectations
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

RBI proposes Rs 25,000 compensation for small-value digital frauds

Under a proposed one-time framework, rbi plans to compensate customers for small-value digital frauds up to rs 25,000, with the central bank and banks sharing the cost
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

Fixed deposit rates at 5-8% after RBI pause: Check latest offers here

Investors should act now to lock in high-yielding fixed deposits as central bank keeps interest rates at a peak before an expected cooling period
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

Here's how RBI is trying to make banking easier for Indians with new rules

Rbi mpc: the reserve bank of india unveiled plans to protect bank customers, curb digital fraud, ease loan rules for msmes, and simplify norms for banks, ucbs and nbfcs
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

RBI repo rate at 5.25%: Home loan EMIs to stay unchanged for borrowers

With emis steady after the mpc's first 2026 decision, experts say borrowers should reassess loan terms instead of waiting for fresh rate cuts
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

RBI MPC meet: What stayed the same, what changed in February policy review

The monetary policy committee decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in its february meeting
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

RBI announces stricter fraud rules, mis-selling curbs to protect bank users

The central bank proposed draft rules to curb mis-selling, cap losses from unauthorised digital transactions and tighten recovery practices as part of a wider push to strengthen customer protection
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

Health insurance complaints rise 41% on claims disputes in FY25: Irdai

Regulator asks insurers to conduct 'root-cause analysis' of complaints and improve oversight of agents, brokers and digital channels
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

RBI proposes to allow banks to lend to REITs, widening real estate funding

Move could widen funding options for income-generating real estate assets
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-06

Fund review: Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund

Fund review: kotak equity opportunities fund
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-05

Flexi-cap equity, credit core bets for 2026: Motilal backs 50% large caps

Large caps/hybrids should be considered as portfolio anchors for 2026, complemented by staggered, selective exposure to mid and small caps on the back of improving sentiment
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-05

Travel insurance demand for overseas weddings up 27% in two years: Report

Indian families turning to disciplined financial planning for such events, it says
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-05

Defence, semi-conductors, rare earths : Where to invest after Budget 2026

Real sinals are embedded in the budget document-policy continuity, withdrawal of customs duties on manufactured goods, and a clear shift towards strategic sectors like defence, semiconductors
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-05

CBDT to issue new tax rules; 88% taxpayers already in new regime

The old tax regime refers to the income tax calculation and slabs that existed before the introduction of the new tax regime in 2020. old tax regime has higher tax rates, but taxpayers get exemptions.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-05

Budget 2026 land acquisition tax break: Experts decode gains and limits

Tax exemption on acquired land compensation gets legal clarity from april 2026; urban and non-farm plots also covered.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-05

Rupee edges higher on inflows, importer dollar demand caps gains

The rupee strengthened marginally on thursday on modest inflows from a bond issue, but importer demand for dollars and foreign outflows kept gains limited ahead of the rbi's policy decision
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-05

RBI MPC February 2026 meet: When and where to watch policy decision live

Rbi mpc meet: in the december policy review, the mpc unanimously cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent from 5.5 per cent
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-05

Cancer treatment bills hit Rs 30 lakh, insurance cover falls short: Report

Medical inflation and prolonged, multi-stage care leave many indian families underinsured, it says
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-05

Commission expense ratio of life insurers rises to 6.86% in FY25

Life insurers saw commission costs rise in fy25, driven by higher payouts by private players, even as lic cut agent commissions and insurance penetration slipped
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-05

After repaying car loan, how to remove hypothecation in records online

Securing absolute ownership requires a formal update to the vahan portal to prevent legal hurdles and insurance complications during future sales
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-05

What are the best term insurance premium rates for young professionals?

Here is a selected list of the best term insurance rates from various insurers for young male professionals living in a large city
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-05

Private life insurers see early signs of recovery in credit life business

In a post-earnings analyst call, icici prudential life insurance's management said the mfi-linked credit life segment has begun to revive during the quarter
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-04

Union Budget 2026: Are you eligible for standard deduction in FY27?

Standard deduction cannot be claimed on freelance, interest, rental or business income, say experts
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-04

RBI's billion FX swap auction garners 2.5 times subscription

The central bank accepted 118 bids at the fx swap auction with the premium cut-off set at 7.48 rupees. a total of 317 bids worth .03 billion were received
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-04

About 88% of individual taxpayers have opted for new tax regime: CBDT chief

As many as 88 per cent of individual taxpayers have moved to the new tax regime and the government is not thinking of bringing in a sunset clause for filing income tax returns under the old regime, cbdt chairman ravi agrawal said on wednesday. he said sele
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-02-04

Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card: 5 times reward points on every spend

Enjoy 5x points on your favourite categories - hotels, travel, dining, and entertainment. offer valid till 30 november
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2024-10-15

SBI MF launches Consumption Index Fund: All you need to know

Rise in per capita income expected to result in higher purchasing power, said sbi mutual fund
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2024-10-15

Lending platform Biz2X crosses Rs 9,000 cr mark in loan disbursements

Biz2x, a digital lending saas platform and subsidiary of biz2credit, on tuesday said it has surpassed rs 9,000 crore mark in loan disbursements. one of the company's key growth drivers is its ai-integrated digital lending platform, digikred, which plays a
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2024-10-15

Baroda BNP Paribas launches fund tracking Nifty Midcap 150: What to know

An exit load of 0.2 per cent will apply if shares are redeemed on or before seven days from the date of allotment; the exit load will be nil if redeemed after seven days
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2024-10-15

Canadian Pension Funds continue investing in India amid diplomatic tensions

From 2013 to 2023, about 57% of canadian pension funds' investment flows in india were in real estate (more than c.8b), financial services (more than cb), and industrial transportation
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2024-10-15

RTGS in USD, Euro, British pound: How RBI proposal will help Indians

Money transfer facility's expansion could be achieved through bilateral or multilateral arrangements
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2024-10-15

Rupee pinned near all-time low of 84.07 as regional currencies decline

The rupee is down by about 0.3 per cent this month, but has fared better than its regional peers
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2024-10-15

Bank of Baroda's new fixed deposit scheme offers rates of up to 7.9%

As a part of the festive campaign, the bank has increased interest rates in the above 3 year to 5 year bucket by 30 basis points (bps) - from 6.50% p.a. to 6.80% p.a
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2024-10-15

Bandhan MF NFOs bet on high-risk undervalued stocks, top performers

These open-ended schemes will track the nifty 500 value 50 index and nifty 500 momentum 50 index, respectively
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2024-10-15

Planning a Bali trip? Breaking visa rules could lead to 20 years in prison

To enforce the new visa regulations, the indonesian department of immigration has launched "operation jagratara"
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2024-10-15

Tax refunds via common email, mobile ID face scrutiny: Key actions to take

Income tax department's internal says that only high risk refund cases will be investigated
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2024-10-15

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