Finance News

From higher passport fees to revised credit card rules, several changes from July 1 will affect taxpayers, bank customers and everyday financial decisions.

UPI adoption is rising among women entrepreneurs, but their digital finance journey is also expanding into credit, investments and tech

The open-source platform is designed to help enterprises build blockchain networks, digital asset ecosystems and tokenisation platforms at scale

A mistake can affect loans and interest rates. Know the steps to dispute errors and get your credit record corrected

From influencers to bank agents, all sales channels come under regulator's new rules against financial product misselling

Despite adequate water availability, India's cities continue to face recurring shortages as weak governance, poor planning and underfunded municipal bodies undermine water management

Affluent households are increasingly replacing restaurant outings with personalised chef-led dining experiences at home, fuelling demand for bespoke menus, convenience and exclusivity

Senior citizens get a higher rate of interest on fixed deposits across public, private, and foreign banks, as well as small finance banks

Final norms effective from October 1, 2026, allow bank finance based on operating cash-flow history of underlying assets instead of a three-year track record for trusts

EDLI scheme explained: Eligibility, claim process and payout rules decoded

Banks can mobilise fresh FCNR deposits till September 30 under RBI's new swap facility

The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management, which is under the Finance Ministry, aims to launch the process this month or in July

From pool parties and trampoline parks to adventure zones and immersive play arenas, parents are increasingly spending on experiences rather than traditional birthday celebrations

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here on Friday that India offers a unique combination of scale, technology, talent and growth opportunities through GIFT City in Gujarat. She chaired a high-level review meeting on GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) and its evolving international financial services ecosystem. GIFT City is India's first operational smart city and International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) located in Gujarat capital Gandhinagar. In her address after the review meeting, Sitharaman said the progress achieved here so far is encouraging, and continued coordination among stakeholders will further strengthen its role in India's growth journey towards Viksit Bharat @2047. Sitharaman highlighted GIFT City's strategic importance in deepening India's integration with global financial markets and facilitating international capital flows into the country supported by globally benchmarked institutional frameworks, regulatory agility and supportive

The order, part of a broader austerity push, will cover institutions like the State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Life Insurance Corp of India and million of their employees across the country

UPRERA advises people to verify land title, complaints against builder and project progress before booking homes

Following through announcements with enforcement of measures is key, as a run through recent Indian economic history shows

UIDAI updates regulations to simplify Aadhaar access for children and vulnerable groups while expanding the list of accepted documents

Department moves to automated refunds as the 2025 Act prioritises simplified compliance and reduced litigation

State Bank of India Chairman C S Setty on Monday cautioned that rapid growth in digital finance, platform lending and data-driven underwriting is creating new vulnerabilities in the financial system, and said resilience must evolve alongside innovation. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit, Setty said banks and financial institutions must continue strengthening governance frameworks, capital buffers, cybersecurity capabilities and risk management systems. He said as the banking system undergoes technological transformation, India's financial architecture would have to remain resilient with trust embedded in all innovation. "As India's financial system expands in scale and complexity, trust must remain its foundational principle. Innovation without trust cannot sustain itself. The rapid growth of digital finance, platform lending and AI-driven underwriting creates new opportunities but also new vulnerabilities," he said at a session on 'The Future of Financing'. Setty warned t