IDFC FIRST Bank has taken an important step to make banking simpler and more rewarding for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The bank has introduced the IDFC FIRST Global Savings Account, a special non-resident savings account launched under the IFSC framework at GIFT City. This account is designed especially for NRIs and allows them to hold and … Read more
The month of December is almost over, and if you are planning a visit to the bank in the coming days, it’s important to know about upcoming holidays. Banks will remain closed on certain days for various reasons, so checking the bank holidays in your city before heading out is essential. Tomorrow, December 18th, Thursday, … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the repo rate by 0.25 percent again in December. With this cut, the total reduction in the repo rate this year now stands at 1.25 percent. After this move, many banks lowered their fixed deposit (FD) interest rates. Public sector Union Bank of India has also revised … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its final guidelines on how banks should maintain Cash Credit (CC), Current Accounts (CA), and Overdraft (OD) accounts. These rules aim to improve credit discipline and transparency, while also offering some important relaxations for businesses. The guidelines are especially important for banking awareness and competitive exam preparation, … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the merger of four cooperative banks in Gujarat. After these mergers, only two banks will remain. The RBI gave its approval through separate notifications. Both mergers have been approved under the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and will come into effect on December 15, 2025. … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced major changes to current account rules, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026. These changes are aimed at better tracking the movement of funds between banks, reducing fraudulent or circular transactions, and improving overall credit discipline. For companies that borrow from multiple banks, managing daily … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is working to make banking fees and service charges more transparent. The central bank is collaborating with banks to create a single format that clearly lists all fees, including loan processing charges. The goal is to eliminate hidden or overlapping charges and make banking costs easier for customers to … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced new guidelines to make banking and digital lending more transparent. From now on, banks and loan apps cannot increase your loan limit without your written approval. Previously, some banks and apps would automatically increase small loans. For example, if a customer had a ₹20,000 loan, the bank … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has withdrawn proposed restrictions on cash credit (CC) facilities, offering relief to businesses and industries. Earlier, draft guidelines released in October aimed to enhance control over large borrowers’ transactions. However, after feedback from industry stakeholders, the RBI decided to remove these limits, ensuring businesses have easier access to working … Read more
Banks are witnessing a major change in the digital era. Many leading banks have now made physical verification and branch or home visits mandatory for customers opening accounts online. This step aims to prevent identity theft and stop the misuse of accounts for fraud, also known as “mule accounts.” Experts say this move shows that … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced new rules for opening and operating current accounts. These changes aim to prevent fund diversion by borrowers and ensure more discipline in the banking system. The rules will come into effect from April 1, 2026. Customers with total debt of less than ₹10 lakh are not affected … Read more