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PK Mishra,Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Addressing the 20th...
PMJJBY,PMSBY settle claims worth Rs25,160 cr since their launch in 2015
Nirmala Sitharaman,Finance Minister Citing data on the 11th...
RBI issues norms for internal ombudsman in banks, NBFCs
The directions have been issued with a view to strengthening the internal grievance redress mechanism within regulated entities and ensuring a speedy and meaningful resolution of customer complaints by enabling a review by an apex-level authority within the entities,...
Indian households turn investors, bank deposits surge: SBI report
"Indian households across states are turning from savers to investors. Juxtaposing incremental deposits between FY20-25 and incremental investors during the same period reveals states such as Gujarat, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, etc....
Protect customers from the menace of rising digital frauds: Malhotra
Sanjay Malhotra,Governor,Reserve Bank of India "A key element of this endeavour should be to protect customers from the menace of rising digital frauds, which has engaged national attention. While banks and other regulated entities individually should continue to...
Scheduled commercial banks allowed to become sponsors of Pension Funds
This will enhance competition and safeguard subscriber’s interests. The proposed framework seeks to address existing regulatory constraints that had limited bank participation till now. By introducing a clearly defined eligibility criteria based on net worth, market...
PSB consolidation to gain momentum in 2026 as govt eyes big world-class banks
As far as the insurance sector is concerned, the year saw the passage of the landmark Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, from Parliament, paving the way for 100 per cent FDI in the sector. New Delhi: Consolidation in public sector banks...
RBI postpones 2nd phase of quicker cheque clearing mechanism
In the second phase, the banks are required to clear cheques within three hours of realisation in the cheque truncation system. "Implementation of Phase 2 is being postponed, until further notice, to allow more time for banks to streamline their operations," the...
Loans against gold jewellery recorded triple-digit growth rates since February 2025: RBI Bulletin
A sharp rise in gold-backed lending in recent months points to a significant shift in household financial behaviour, as families increasingly tap into idle gold assets to meet consumption and liquidity needs amid evolving economic conditions, it said. Mumbai: Bank...
Over 1000 banks, third party apps, payment firm join DoT’s Digital Intelligence Platform
The Department of Telecom said that the players that have joined Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) have started fraud risk indicators that have helped in preventing potential financial losses of approximately Rs 660 crore across the banking ecosystem New Delhi:Over...
RBI board approves risk-based deposit insurance framework for banks
"It is proposed to introduce risk-based deposit insurance premium with the currently applicable flat rate of premium as the ceiling. This will incentivise sound risk management by banks and reduce premium to be paid by better rated banks,'' Sanjay Malhotra, governor,...
Shriram Finance to sell 20 pc stake to Japanese firm MUFG Bank for Rs 39 618 cr
This collaboration combines Shriram Finance's established domestic franchise and extensive distribution network with MUFG Bank's global expertise and financial strength. The fund infusion will significantly enhance SFL's capital adequacy, strengthen its balance sheet,...