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Banks to clear cheques within few hours starting October 4: RBI
August 16, 2025
Banks to clear cheques within few hours starting October 4: RBI
From October 4, 2025, RBI will mandate banks to clear cheques within hours instead of up to two days. The…
Bitcoin touches record high on hopes of US Fed rate cut
August 16, 2025
Bitcoin touches record high on hopes of US Fed rate cut
Bitcoin surged to a record \$124,210 before easing slightly, driven by expectations of US Fed rate cuts, Trump administration’s pro-crypto…
Paytm Payments gets RBI nod to operate as online payment aggregator
August 14, 2025
Paytm Payments gets RBI nod to operate as online payment aggregator
Move also removes restriction on Paytm Payments Services Limited from onboarding new merchants which was imposed on the company on…
India’s retail inflation drops to 1.55 per cent, lowest since 2017
August 14, 2025
India’s retail inflation drops to 1.55 per cent, lowest since 2017
The RBI projects inflation at 3.1 per cent for 2025–26, with a likely uptick above 4 per cent by year-end.…
Five MPs accuse Air India of ‘breach of privilege’ after diverted flight
August 14, 2025
Five MPs accuse Air India of ‘breach of privilege’ after diverted flight
They allege safety lapses, misleading public statements, and demand a time-bound probe from the Civil Aviation Ministry New Delhi: Five MPs,…
India says no extra US tariffs on pharmaceuticals and electronics exports
August 14, 2025
India says no extra US tariffs on pharmaceuticals and electronics exports
Trade talks on the India-US bilateral agreement continues, with the sixth negotiation round scheduled for August 24 in India New…
India bans imports of more goods from Bangladesh
August 13, 2025
India bans imports of more goods from Bangladesh
India has expanded its ban on Bangladeshi imports via land ports to include more jute products, routing them only through…
Highway Infrastructure shares jump over 67 pc in market debut trade
August 13, 2025
Highway Infrastructure shares jump over 67 pc in market debut trade
Highway Infrastructure Ltd debuted on BSE and NSE with over 64% premium to its IPO price of Rs 70, valuing…
No regulation on minimum account balance, banks free to decide: RBI Governor on ICICI Bank hike
August 13, 2025
No regulation on minimum account balance, banks free to decide: RBI Governor on ICICI Bank hike
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said banks can decide savings account minimum balances, after ICICI Bank raised requirements up to Rs…
No proposal to restore Old Pension Scheme for central government employees: FM
August 13, 2025
No proposal to restore Old Pension Scheme for central government employees: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Parliament there is no proposal to restore the Old Pension Scheme for central government staff…