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RBI allows banks to exclude structural FX positions from net open position

The new framework, effective april 2027, also tightens investment reclassification rules and revises capital treatment for debt funds and other instruments.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-21

RBI forex swap inflows top 3.5 bn, FCNR(B) deposits near 3 bn

Inflows through rbi's concessional forex swap window topped 3.5 billion by september 18, with fcnr(b) deposits accounting for the bulk at nearly 3 billion.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-21

RBI sells ?25K cr G-Secs in second OMO tranche to drain surplus liquidity

The reserve bank of india (rbi) on monday accepted bids worth rs 25,000 crore in the second tranche of its open market operation (omo) sale of government securities, as it stepped up efforts to absorb surplus liquidity from the banking system. the rbi acce
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-21

Govt should retain zero-fee UPI for few more years: NITI Aayog's former VC

Niti aayog's former vice-chairman rajiv kumar on monday suggested the government to continue with zero-fee upi transactions for at least a few more years until the currency-to-gdp ratio shows some tendency to decline, and then review the situation. kumar t
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-21

Buying under-construction property? Don't skimp on due diligence

Tie payments to project's progress; verify title, approvals and rera disclosures
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-21

7 bn foreign currency deposit mobilisation boost to Indian banks: S&P

S&p global ratings on monday said the usd 127 billion mobilised by indian banks through a special deposit scheme to attract us dollars is a "shot in the arm" for indian banks as it has eased the tough funding conditions and boosted liquidity. indian banks
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-21

GST cut lifts insurance demand, expands customer base, boosts coverage

Insurers and distributors have seen higher policy purchases and coverage levels since the gst exemption, though the initial surge in demand has moderated from a higher base
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-21

FinMin asks banks to minimise customer inconvenience ahead of 3-day strike

Public sector banks have issued advisories asking customers to complete important transactions in advance and use digital channels during the september 28-30 strike.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-21

India's next ?100-lakh-cr investment boom? 3 sectors may drive capex cycle

Ai infrastructure, the renewable energy transition, and defense indigenisation are three concurrent, manufacturing-intensive investment themes underpinning india's capex cycle
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-21

The ?1-lakh question: When does a small UPI merchant stop being 'small'?

Merchants receiving up to ?1 lakh a month in eligible upi qr payments remain outside the new mdr regime, but repeated breaches can trigger reclassification to p2m
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-20

FinMin to meet bankers ahead of three-day staff strike next week

The finance ministry will meet chiefs of psbs, rrbs, iba and nabard to review contingency plans ahead of the three-day nationwide bank strike from september 28
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-20

Property insurance rates up as insurers cut discounts after Gujarat floods

Premium rates are hardening by nearly 25-30 per cent, mainly through a reduction in discounts, according to bajaj general insurance
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-20

FCNR(B) may generate ?5 trn notional profit for banks over 5 years: SBI

Sbi research estimates 7 billion in fcnr(b) deposits could support ?25 trillion of additional bank credit and generate ?5 trillion in notional profit over five years
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-18

16th FC road map to bring down debt to 73% by FY31 'daunting': N K Singh

N k singh says unfavourable geopolitics and exogenous circumstances could make debt adjustment harder, while urging states to prepare consolidation roadmaps
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-18

CBDT removes arrest, detention provisions from tax recovery rules

The tax department has also given valuers and authorised income-tax practitioners six more months, until march 31, 2027, to complete their registration
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-18

Tax planning with parents: 6 legal ways to reduce your tax outgo

Rent to parents, insurance premiums, gifts: your tax-planning checklist
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-18

Property boom beyond metros: 11 cities see 63% price rise in five years

Residential prices in 11 emerging markets rose 63% in five years, compared with 42% in india's top eight cities, finds cii-knight frank report
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-18

Retirement corpus: How to beat inflation, avoid running out of funds

Use time-based buckets, limit withdrawals and retain growth assets
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-18

Rs 18.34 lakh stipend: When can students claim income-tax exemption?

Order draws a line between educational support and employment income, with implications for students receiving scholarships and stipend
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-18

Rs 25,000 EPF ceiling: How PF, EPS pension and EDLI insurance change

12-year-old wage limit has been revised, changing contribution rules and potentially increasing retirement savings and life cover
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-18

Home loan rates in Sep start at 7%: Top lenders and terms compared

Home loan rates vary by lender and loan size, with some banks offering different rates across borrowing slabs
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-18

IDFC FIRST Bank removes forex markup on all credit cards: What you save

Existing as well as new cardholders will get zero forex markup automatically, without upgrading their cards or meeting a spending threshold
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-18

Gold hallmarking fee rises 67%: New charges, what buyers should know

Bis has raised the hallmarking fee for gold articles to rs 75 from rs 45. here is what the change means for jewellery buyers
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-18

UPI MDR apprehension unlikely to spur higher cash usage: RBI DG Murmu

Concerns that introducing a merchant discount rate (mdr) would spur a surge in cash transactions are unlikely to materialise, rbi deputy governor shirish chandra murmu said on friday, adding that it was only an "initial apprehension". from october 15, a 0.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-18

Nabfid sanctions over ?3,000 crore loans for data centres amid AI push

The facilities from the national bank for financing infrastructure and development, or nabfid, have a moratorium of as much as five years, with repayment over the following 10 years
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-18

Car loan rates start at 7.35% in mid-Sept: Top offers and EMIs compared

Loan costs vary widely across lenders, with differences in interest rates, emis and processing fees affecting the total cost of buying a car
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-18

Rupee rises 16 paise to 95.73 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee rebounded from over two-month low levels, gaining 16 paise to 95.73 against the us dollar in early trade on friday, buoyed by a buying trend in domestic equity markets and easing crude oil prices overseas. forex analysts said the retreat of crude
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-18

Rupee may need to weaken further as fundamentals shift: Axis Bank

The indian rupee may need to weaken further to align with shifting trade fundamentals and relatively weaker productivity gains from ?ai, according to an axis bank assessment
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

New UPI MDR framework to support innovation and investment: Assocham

Assocham said the new upi mdr framework for high-value merchant payments will support investment in technology and infrastructure, while helping expand upi acceptance across the country
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

?50 lakh-1.5 cr is sweet spot, 50% of home buyers plan to buy within 2 yrs

2 or 3 bhk? ready home or under construction? what buyers prefer in 2026
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

RBI absorbs ?2.4 trillion via VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity

The reserve bank of india (rbi) on thursday absorbed rs 2.40 lakh crore through variable rate reverse repo (vrrr) auctions from the banking sector amid huge surplus liquidity. the central bank received bids worth rs 2,39,959 crore, which it accepted fully,
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

Consumer durable loans: Avoid hidden costs and risk of overleveraging

Compare the annual percentage rates across players, and also compare the total cost of cash and emi options to understand the actual cost
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

EPFO wage ceiling rises to Rs 25,000: Will your take-home salary decrease?

The change will extend epf, pension and insurance benefits to more than 5 million workers, with contribution rules yet to be detailed.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

Fixed deposit rates in mid-Sep up to 8.25%: Top picks across banks

The highest rate may come with a longer lock-in, making tenure and liquidity important before you invest
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

6.76% vs 11.59%: What adding equity and gold did to portfolio returns

Whiteoak capital mutual fund's "chemistry of investing" study examines how combinations of debt, equity and gold have historically influenced portfolio risk and return outcomes.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

Govt holds firm on UPI MDR as Opposition mounts pressure for rollback

Finance ministry rejects claims of us pressure behind upi mdr, as opposition parties and trader groups demand reconsideration of the new merchant fee
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

Fund Review: Kotak Bond Short Term Fund

Fund review: kotak bond short term fund
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

Beyond Traditional Equity: Where REITs, InvITs and International Funds Fit

Reits, invits and international funds can diversify a portfolio, but their tax treatment, liquidity constraints and specialised risks require careful evaluation.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

Make sure you know what the rates are before taking a personal loan

A personal loan can come in handy when you need quick liquidity, but tends to carry higher interest rates
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

Senior citizen FD rates in mid-September up to 8.5%: Top rates compared

Small finance banks offer the highest rates, while select lenders provide extra interest for super senior citizens aged 80 or more
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

Delhi merchants up in arms, say MDR on UPI could mark return to cash

New upi charges on high-value merchant payments are raising concerns among delhi retailers, with some considering a shift towards cash to protect margins
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

FinMin to hold state finance ministers conference on Viksit Bharat roadmap

The finance ministry will organise a two-day conference of finance ministers and finance secretaries of states and union territories with legislature here on september 18-19 to deliberate policy priorities for india's development journey towards viksit bha
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

Long-term insurance policies need tax incentives: ICICI Pru's Anup Bagchi

Icici prudential life ceo anup bagchi says tax incentives for policies of 10 years or more could help insurers build stable liability pools for infrastructure investment.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

'Enabling environment of West Bengal will help business and credit growth'

Sbi's kolkata circle sees 18% credit growth as msmes, housing, agriculture and infrastructure drive lending demand
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

RBI absorbs ?50,000 crore through bond sale amid liquidity surge

The central bank sold rs 50,000 crore of government securities in the first of three omo tranches planned for september to absorb surplus liquidity from the banking system.
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-17

RBI absorbs ?2.9 trillion via two VRRR auctions amid surplus liquidity

The reserve bank of india (rbi) on wednesday absorbed rs 2.90 lakh crore through two variable rate reverse repo (vrrr) auctions from the banking system amid a huge surplus. in the first auction, the central bank received bids worth rs 3,17,088 crore for a
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

RBI backs MDR on large-value UPI transactions, says users will pay no fee

In a post on x, the central bank said the move would help upi continue to scale and innovate while serving consumers and businesses across the country
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

Govt likely to extend key export incentive programme for five years

The commerce ministry sought ?23,000 crore (.40 billion) from ?the finance ministry under the programme ?for 2026/27
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

Govt raises EPFO wage ceiling to ?25,000; 5.1 mn more workers to be covered

The proposal is expected to bring more than 5.1 million additional employees under mandatory epfo coverage
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

Rupee falls 3 paise to 95.91 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee fell 3 paise to 95.91 against the us dollar in early trade on wednesday, facing pressure from a strong american currency and outflow of foreign funds. positive domestic equity markets, however, supported the local currency, even as crude oil pric
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

Sitharaman urges ITRAF to make tax research more visible in policy process

Union finance minister nirmala sitharaman on wednesday urged the international tax research and analysis foundation (itraf) to make its independent tax policy research more visible and contribute directly to policymaking and public discourse. addressing th
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

'Tax maximisation' or a 'much-needed step'? Verdict split on UPI MDR

Upi mdr has sparked a debate among major fintech players, with some calling it necessary for sustainability while others question the cost burden on merchants and businesses
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

UPI fee: Why government is putting a price on big merchant payments

The government is putting a price for merchants using its flagship digital payment network to accept large transactions - a shift that follows years of warnings from the payment industry that the annual subsidy budgeted for the unified payments interface (
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

UPI MDR above ?2,000 may attract 18% GST; merchants can claim ITC

Merchants would have to pay 18 per cent gst on the merchant discount rate (mdr) charges for upi payments above rs 2,000, but can claim input tax credit (itc), thereby easing the overall tax burden, tax experts said on wednesday. effective october 15, upi p
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

UPI MDR charges: What consumers need to know about the change in rules

New upi mdr rules will apply to select merchant transactions, but consumers can continue using upi for daily payments, qr payments and autopay without transaction charges
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

Run a small shop? How to check whether UPI MDR applies to you

Upi payments above ?2,000 will attract a merchant fee for eligible businesses from october 15. here's how small shopkeepers can check if the new mdr rules apply to them
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

UPI gets MDR: How 0.4% merchant fee compares with debit, credit cards

The new upi mdr ends its zero-cost model for select high-value merchant payments; here is how the 0.4 per cent charge compares with what merchants pay to accept debit and credit cards
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

?1 crore retirement benchmark loses ground as Indians reassess needs

Only 51 per cent of households earning more than rs 15 lakh consider rs 1 crore sufficient, as indians report accumulating just 28 per cent of their target corpus
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

No foreign influence behind MDR on UPI payments above ?2,000: FinMin

The finance ministry on wednesday clarified that there was no foreign influence behind the decision to impose 0.4 per cent merchant discount rate on upi transactions above rs 2,000. the clarification follows accusations by some opposition parties, includin
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

'No question of rethinking 0.4% UPI MDR above ?2,000': Govt official

The government has said the mdr will apply within the merchant payment ecosystem and will not be charged to consumers
Tag: Finance India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-09-16

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