There has been confusion this year about when to celebrate Holi because of the lunar eclipse. Many people were unsure whether Holi would fall on March 3 or March 4. Here is the clear answer — Holika Dahan took place on March 2, and due to the lunar eclipse, Holi will be celebrated on March … Read more
India is closely monitoring the tense situation in West Asia. In this context, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called the King of Bahrain and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. PM Modi discussed the tensions arising from the conflict between Israel and Iran with the top leadership of both countries. PM Modi on West Asia … Read more
Fintech companies like PhonePe and Paytm have received a major boost after a fresh clarification from the Reserve Bank of India on UPI transactions. The move is especially important for companies that work closely with small shopkeepers and local retailers across India. Here’s what has changed — and why it matters. No Payment Aggregator Needed … Read more
Looking for a safe investment option with guaranteed returns? Public sector lender Canara Bank is currently offering attractive interest rates on Fixed Deposits (FDs). With deposit tenures ranging from 7 days to 10 years, the bank is offering interest rates between 3.00% and 7.10%. One particular scheme can help you earn up to ₹79,500 in … Read more
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced a revision of its fixed deposit (FD) rates, effective from 24 February 2026. The move follows the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% on February 6, 2026. This update applies to both domestic and NRO deposits, including deposits below Rs. 3 … Read more
If your bank account suddenly gets frozen, don’t panic. Account freezes are more common than you think. The key is to understand the reason first — because every reason has a different solution. In India, banks usually freeze accounts due to KYC issues, suspicious transactions, or legal orders. Here’s what you should do step by … Read more
If you’ve ever opened your bank app and been bombarded with messages asking you to buy extra services, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve also noticed extra charges popping up at the final payment screen. Frustrating, right? Now, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stepped in — and it’s sending a clear message to banks: … Read more
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has revised its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates. The new rates came into effect on February 24, 2026. These revised rates apply to deposits below ₹3 crore. After the latest change, PNB’s special 444-day FD scheme has become the most attractive among public sector banks. PNB 444-Day FD Scheme PNB is … Read more
The month of March is about to start, and a new list of bank holidays will also come into effect. Many festivals, including Holi, will be celebrated during this month. If you have any important banking work, it is better to first check which days banks will remain closed. Because of festivals and regular weekly … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India has released the schedule for premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) for the period April 2026 to September 2026. If you invested in SGBs and are planning to exit before full maturity, this calendar is important. What Is Premature Redemption? Sovereign Gold Bonds have an 8-year maturity period. … Read more
Fixed deposit (FD) investors have felt the impact of falling interest rates over the past year. After the Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate by 125 basis points in 2025, banks and NBFCs slowly reduced FD rates across tenures. For many senior citizens who depend on FD income for monthly expenses, this has … Read more