Financial News

Accessibility Like Never Before: PF Withdrawals From ATMs In 2025
December 13, 2024

Key Highlights EPFO subscribers can withdraw their Provident Fund (PF) directly from ATMs using dedicated withdrawal cards linked to their UAN, providing 24/7 access to faster and more convenient transactions. Withdrawals will be capped at 50% of the PF balance to ensure funds remain available for future needs. Multi-factor authentication,…
PAN Gets a Major Upgrade : PAN 2.0 is Approved
November 26, 2024

On 25 November 2024, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the ₹1,435 crore PAN 2.0 project to modernise the tax system. Over 78 crore PAN cards have been issued so far, with 98% belonging to individuals. This latest PAN 2.0 card news highlights the project's aim…
NPS Vatsalya Scheme : A New Pension Plan for Secure Family Futures
October 14, 2024

The National Pension System (NPS) Vatsalya scheme is a savings and pension plan designed specifically for minors. Managed by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), this scheme allows parents or guardians to open an account for children under 18. With a minimum contribution of ₹1,000 per year and…
Union Budget 2024 Highlights: 4.1 Crore Jobs, ₹11.11 Lakh Crore Boost, Tax Stability
July 23, 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 today in the monsoon session of the parliament. This first budget of the newly formed union government marks the seventh successive budget presentation of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This achievement created history for the highest number of budgets presented by a…
RBI Monetary Policy: Growth Outlook Brighter With Unchanged Rates
April 15, 2024

In the latest monetary policy of the RBI statement for the 2024-25 financial year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) opted to maintain the key policy repo rate at 6.5%. This marks the seventh consecutive time the rate has remained unchanged. The decision, widely anticipated by analysts, reflects India's strong…
RBI's New Hedging Rule Expected to Slash India's Currency Derivatives Trading by 80%
April 15, 2024

RBI's New Hedging Rule Expected to Slash India's Currency Derivatives Trading by 80% The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) new regulation requiring exchange-traded rupee derivative transactions is expected to cause a dramatic plunge in trading volumes. According to industry experts, the decline can be more than 80%, potentially crippling a…
Income Tax Slabs Remain Unchanged for FY 2024-25
April 12, 2024

The Income Tax Department, under the Ministry of Finance, has confirmed some welcome news for taxpayers! There will be no changes to income tax slabs for the financial year 2024-25. This means the existing tax brackets will continue to apply from April 1, 2024. The decision to maintain the status…
Indian Banks to Open on Saturday-Sunday, March 30th & 31st for Year-End Transactions
March 26, 2024

‘In a significant move to facilitate year-end financial transactions, several Indian bank branches will be open this weekend, i.e. Saturday-Sunday, March 30 and 31, 2024. This decision, made at the request of the Government of India, is crucial for the smooth handling of government receipts and payments for the financial…
AU Small Finance Bank & Fincare Small Finance Bank Merge!
March 08, 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the merger of Fincare Small Finance Bank Ltd and AU Small Finance Bank Ltd, which will take place on April 1, 2024. Under the agreement, shareholders of Fincare Small Finance Bank will receive 579 equity shares of AU Small Finance Bank for…
FASTag Explained: Simplifying Toll Payments Across India
March 08, 2024

With the recent modifications in Paytm's payment structure for FASTag recharges, different platforms are pacing to offer alternatives. With Paytm altering its payment methods for FASTag recharges, a wide market has opened its gates for different financial platforms. Since such a great shift is happening in the world of finance,…