Finance News

HDFC Bank changes SmartBuy rewards rules, caps benefits: Rules explained

Premium credit card users can now earn only 3,000 accelerated points monthly on SmartBuy brand vouchers, while overall reward limits remain unchanged

July 1 financial changes: Higher costs, new rules and deadlines explained

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

72% women entrepreneurs use UPI, but only 37% invest in tech tools: Study

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

NPCI unveils Drunix to support blockchain and tokenisation ecosystems

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

Found an error in your credit report? Here's how to get it corrected

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

RBI's new misselling rules explained: What changes for bank customers

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

Urban water crisis persists as cities underinvest in supply systems

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

From restaurants to residences: The rise of private chefs at private dos

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

What are the best interest rates senior citizens can get on fixed deposits?

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

Bank loans to Reits and Invits to be based on asset cashflow record: RBI

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

EPFO's overlooked insurance benefit can provide up to Rs 7 lakh cover

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

RBI opens special window: NRI dollar deposits could earn higher interest

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

Govt considers selling 2% stake in Hindustan Zinc to raise ₹5,000 crore

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

Beyond cake and balloons: Kids, parents, embrace activity-based birthdays

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

India offers talent, growth opportunities via GIFT city: FM Sitharaman

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

Govt directs state-run banks, insurance firms to cut costs, shift to EVs

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

Buying a home? UP regulator lists 6 steps to check property's legality

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

Austerity and symbolism: Matching intent with action amid crises

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

Aadhaar eases enrolment for children, vulnerable groups, Indians abroad

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

Quick refunds, simpler filing: Income Tax dept explains impact of new law

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