Financial News

25 BPS Repo Rate Cut By RBI Announced in Latest MPC Meeting
February 07, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a 25 basis point (bps) cut in the repo rate in its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Friday, 7th Feb 2025. The unanimously approved decision brings down the RBI repo rate from 6.50% to 6.25%, marking the first cut in…
Union Budget 2025: The Complete Recap
February 04, 2025

On 1st Feb 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam introduced the Union Budget 2025 for the eighth consecutive time. The finance minister’s announcements were met with resounding thumps on the Parliament tables, from New Tax Slabs to a first-of-its-kind AI centre. The 2025 budget focused strongly on enhancing the purchasing power…
Mahila Samman Bachat Patra 2025 : How to Apply, Eligibility and Benefits
January 09, 2025

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the 2024–25 fiscal year on Wednesday. She also announced a new programme on savings for women. The Mahila Samman Bachat Patra (महिला सम्मान बचत पत्र) allows Indian women to save Rs. 2.5 Lakh at a reasonable rate of 7.5% for…
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…