Missed Your Credit Card Due Date? RBI’s New Rule Offers A 3-Day Grace Period
In a major relief for credit card users, the Reserve Bank of India has introduced a three-day grace period for bill payments. Banks can no longer levy late fees immediately after the due date, providing consumers a much-needed buffer to manage their monthly financial obligations.
Atal Pension Yojana Crosses 9 Crore Mark, Records Highest-Ever Enrolments
India’s flagship social security scheme sees record 1.35 crore new subscribers in FY26, reflecting growing trust among unorganised sector workers and expanding financial inclusion across the country.
AMFI March Data: Equity Inflows Surpass ₹40,000 Crore as SIPs Hit Record High
Mutual Fund SIP Inflow: Investor confidence remains resilient despite global volatility, with Flexi Cap funds leading the charge and monthly SIP contributions scaling an unprecedented peak of ₹32,087 crore in March 2026
Haryana IDFC First Bank Scam: Two IAS officers suspended over ₹597 crore fraud
Haryana News: In a major crackdown, the Nayab Singh Saini government has suspended senior IAS officers Ram Kumar Singh and Pradeep Kumar following ED investigations into the embezzlement of government funds through shell companies and gold transactions.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana maturity rules: Will your daughter get the funds at 21 or 31?
SSY interest rate 2026: Understanding the specific timelines of the Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme is vital for parents planning their daughter's future, as maturity depends on the account opening date rather than the child’s current age.
Supreme Court DA Verdict: States Cannot Discriminate Against Pensioners
Supreme Court decision on DA for pensioners: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has dismissed appeals by the Kerala Government, affirming that Dearness Allowance hikes must be equal for both active employees and retirees to ensure constitutional equality.
Google Pay UPI Circle: How to Transfer Money Without a Bank Account
GPay UPI Circle setup: Google Pay introduces a new ‘Pocket Money’ feature via UPI Circle, allowing primary users to authorize dependents for digital payments. Learn how to set up secondary users and manage spending limits effectively.
UPI Transaction Charges: 75% of Users Vow to Abandon Platform if Fees Imposed
A comprehensive LocalCircles survey reveals a massive public pushback against potential monetization, as banks struggle with zero returns on a network that processed over 240 billion transactions in FY26.
RBI New Digital Rules: 1-Hour Hold for Transfers and New Kill Switch Feature
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a major overhaul of digital payment security, introducing a cooling period for high-value transfers, an emergency kill switch to block accounts, and specialized protection layers for senior citizens to combat rising cyber fraud.
Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions May Drive Future FD Rate Hikes
As the RBI MPC meeting begins, escalating Middle East tensions and rising crude oil prices fuel inflation fears. While analysts expect a status quo, persistent geopolitical instability may soon force the central bank to hike repo rates and bank FD interest.
