Planning a long weekend trip? If you have an Axis Bank credit card, you can save money on your travel bookings through MakeMyTrip. The special offer is available on several long weekends until March 2027. Customers can get discounts on domestic and international flights, hotels, holiday packages, buses, cabs, tours, and sightseeing bookings. Discounts on … Read more
The long-pending demand for a five-day workweek in the banking sector is once again in the spotlight. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has announced fresh strikes, demanding that the government approve the five-day banking proposal without further delay. The union body has called an all-India strike on September 11, followed by another three-day … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mobilised a massive $72.85 billion in foreign currency through its special facility. A major part of this money has come through FCNR(B) deposits, which alone contributed $65.397 billion. This accounts for nearly 90% of the total foreign currency mobilised under the special arrangement. The latest figures show how … Read more
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) investors have a reason to check their holdings. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the premature redemption of the SGB 2021-22 Series V, which was issued on August 17, 2021. The redemption is allowed from August 17, 2026, after the bonds completed five years. The redemption price has been … Read more
RBI Deposit Interest Rules will change from October 1, 2026, bringing new requirements for how banks disclose and set interest rates on deposits. The revised framework is aimed at making deposit-rate information more transparent and ensuring uniform treatment of customers. The changes will apply to commercial banks, small finance banks, regional rural banks, payment banks, … Read more
PNB Account Closure could affect certain old accounts after September 13, 2026, according to the latest customer alert. The reported exercise concerns zero-balance accounts that have had no customer-induced transactions for more than three years. Punjab National Bank customers who have old or unused accounts should therefore check their account status before the deadline. … Read more
PNB dedicated branch for stockbrokers has been inaugurated in Mumbai, offering specialised banking services for stockbrokers and capital market participants. The branch is located opposite the Bombay Stock Exchange building. The new facility is designed to address the banking requirements of stockbrokers and clearing members through dedicated services linked to securities and capital market operations. … Read more
Axis Bank credit card users should get ready for some important changes. Starting August 28, 2026, the bank is updating several credit card rules that could affect your spending, rewards, and payment charges. These changes will mainly impact international transactions, gift card purchases, and customers with high outstanding dues. Paying in INR Abroad Will Become … Read more
If you need to visit a bank branch tomorrow, August 19, it is important to check whether your state has a bank holiday. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, bank branches will be closed in Tripura on Wednesday, August 19. However, this is not a nationwide bank holiday. Branches in most … Read more
If you have a home loan, personal loan or another floating-rate loan, a new proposal from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could affect how your interest rate is changed in the future. The RBI has proposed new rules for the way banks and other lenders set and change loan interest rates. One of the … Read more
If you are looking for a fixed deposit option, Suryoday Small Finance Bank has revised its FD interest rates. The new rates came into effect on August 15, 2026, and apply to domestic deposits below ₹3 crore. The bank is offering different interest rates for tenures ranging from 7 days to 10 years. Regular customers … Read more