Bank Holidays This Week (Aug 25–31): RBI Issues List of Days Banks Will Remain Shut
Several cities across India will see bank closures this week due to regional festivals and observances. Customers are advised to...
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SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB, Canara Bank Revise IMPS Charges From August 2025
New Delhi: Major public and private sector banks, including the State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank...
HDFC Bank Downtime Alert: WhatsApp, SMS & Phone Banking Services to Face Temporary Disruption on August 22–23
August 18, 2025 – HDFC Bank has issued an advisory informing customers about a scheduled downtime affecting some of its customer...
Understanding Rule of 72: A Simple Formula to Double Your Money
When it comes to personal finance and investing, complex mathematical formulas often discourage beginners. However, there’s one rule that simplifies...
Minimum Balance Rule in Banks: How Much You Need to Maintain in HDFC, SBI, ICICI, Kotak Mahindra and Others
Your one-stop guide to monthly and quarterly balance requirements across major public and private sector banks in India. The minimum...
ICICI Bank Rolls Back ₹50,000 Minimum Balance Rule — Know the New MAB for Your Account
Mumbai: ICICI Bank, one of India’s largest private sector banks, has rolled back its recent decision to impose a ₹50,000...
After ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank Raises Minimum Balance Limit for Savings Accounts; Charges to Apply if Balance Drops Below ₹25,000
Rule applies to metro and urban branches for accounts opened after August 1, 2025; ICICI Bank recently made similar changes...
ICICI Bank’s New Rule: Savings Account Holders Must Keep ₹50,000 or Pay the Price
ICICI Bank has announced a steep hike in the average monthly minimum balance required for its savings accounts in metro...
Merger News: RBI Approves Merger of Two Banks – What It Means for Customers
In a significant development for the cooperative banking sector, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the voluntary merger...
Will Banks Soon Shift to a 5-Day Work Week? Here’s What the Government Said
The government has confirmed that the proposal to implement a five-day work week for banks is currently under consideration. In...
SBI Card Withdraws ₹1 Crore Air Accident Cover for Users; Here’s What You Should Know
SBI Card has decided to stop giving free air accident insurance on some of its co-branded credit cards. This change...
Worried About Loan Fraud? Here’s How to Check if Someone Misused Your PAN Card
With increasing cases of identity theft and financial fraud, concerns are growing around the misuse of PAN cards to take...
RBI Plans Same-Day Cheque Clearance: Big Boost for Bank Customers
In a major move to enhance customer convenience and speed up banking transactions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has...
Big Changes to UPI from August 1: Key Updates Every User Needs to Know
From August 1, 2025, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system will undergo a series of significant updates, as announced by...
Fact Check: ₹500 Notes Will Remain Legal Tender — RBI Has Not Directed Banks to Withdraw Them from ATMs by September
Viral social media claim about RBI halting ₹500 note ATM withdrawals by September 2025 declared fake The Government of India...
