RBI's 2026 Bank Holiday List: Key Dates to Know
The Reserve Bank of India has released the official list of bank holidays for 2026. Plan your financial year with our detailed guide to over 100 days of national, regional, and religious closures.
The Reserve Bank of India has released the official list of bank holidays for 2026. Plan your financial year with our detailed guide to over 100 days of national, regional, and religious closures.
Confused about bank timings for Christmas? Banks are closed only in Mizoram, Nagaland & Meghalaya on Dec 24. Nationwide holiday on Dec 25. Check state-wise list and plan your banking.
RBI releases 2026 holiday calendar. Banks across India to remain shut for 10 days in January. Check city-wise list for New Year, Republic Day, Pongal & more.
RBI invites applications for 93 lateral expert posts in Grades C, D, and E. Apply online at opportunities.rbi.org.in before January 6, 2026. Check key dates and steps here.
Years after the Karuvannur cooperative bank scam surfaced, over Rs 260 crore remains locked for 30,078 depositors. Govt data reveals slow repayments hinge on loan recovery. Details inside.
Banks will be shut for up to six days next week in parts of India due to festivals and weekends. Check the full state-wise list of closures and available online services.
Banks in Sikkim are closed on December 20, 2025, for the Losoong harvest festival, creating a three-day weekend. Check the full list of 17 bank holidays across India for December 2025 here.
RBI approves HDFC Bank to acquire up to 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank. The investment will be made by group companies, not the bank directly. Read the full details.
The Reserve Bank of India has permitted HDFC Bank to acquire up to 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank. The investment will be made by group companies, not HDFC Bank directly. Read the full details here.
RBI grants HDFC Bank approval to acquire up to 9.5% in IndusInd Bank. The move is for portfolio investments, not strategic control. Read the full details and market implications here.
HDFC Bank subsidiaries get RBI approval to acquire up to 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank. The move signals strong support for the lender. Read the full details here.
Axis Bank shares tumbled over 4% on Monday. Dive into the key factors behind the crash, from margin pressures to RBI concerns, and what it means for investors.
RBI grants HDFC Bank group entities approval to collectively hold up to 9.5% in IndusInd Bank. The one-year window ends Dec 2026. Get the latest market impact and analysis.
The Reserve Bank of India has granted HDFC Bank approval to raise its shareholding in IndusInd Bank up to 9.5%. This strategic move could reshape India's private banking landscape. Read more for details.
The RBI grants in-principle approval for Fino Payments Bank to convert into a small finance bank, marking a historic first. This move will allow it to offer lending services and expand its portfolio. Read more about the implications.
Banks will be closed for four days next week from 8-14 Dec 2025, but only in specific states. Check the full list of holidays for SBI, PNB, HDFC, ICICI and online banking options.
Fino Payments Bank, now an SFB, plans a strategic shift towards secured lending like property loans, avoiding unsecured risks. Read about its merchant-focused growth plan.
Bank of India and Bank of Baroda reduce their Repo Based Lending Rates, effective 5 Dec 2025. This move is expected to lower loan EMIs and could trigger a broader rate cut cycle among other public sector banks.
The Reserve Bank of India has given in-principle approval for Fino Payments Bank to transition into a small finance bank. This marks a major milestone for the 18-year-old company. Read more about the implications and Fino's unique strategy.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra states credit growth at 1x GDP is sustainable, warns against 2x expansion seen pre-2012 that hurt asset quality. Bank credit grew 11.3% YoY to ₹198 tn.
RBI's MPC slashed repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, urging banks to cut lending rates. See how HDFC, SBI, ICICI, and other top banks' home loan rates are impacted. Check your potential EMI savings now!
Indian markets surged after RBI's repo rate cut. Nifty closed above 26,000. See top gainers like Patanjali Foods, RBL Bank, and sector-wise performance. Stay updated on market trends.
The Reserve Bank of India's MPC cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% in its December policy. This marks a cumulative reduction of 125 bps since February. Read the full analysis.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra-led MPC reduces repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% in December 2025 policy review. Key decisions and implications for loans and economy explained.
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has started its crucial meeting. The decision on key interest rates, expected on December 5, comes amid falling inflation and strong GDP growth. Read the full analysis.
The Reserve Bank of India has approved Vikram Sahu's appointment as CEO of Bank of America N.A. in India. Get the latest corporate news and updates here.
Yes Bank and Union Bank of India set to join NSE's Nifty Bank index, expanding it to 14 stocks. New SEBI rules trigger $670M outflows from HDFC, ICICI Bank. Read the full analysis.
RBI continues to designate SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), requiring them to maintain higher capital buffers. Details on new CET1 requirements inside.
India plans new public sector bank mergers to create global-sized lenders. While aiming to fund major projects, the move raises concerns over heightened systemic risk and concentration. Can India achieve scale without amplifying vulnerabilities?
Banks in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh remain closed today for State Inauguration Day and Indigenous Faith Day. Check December 2023 holiday calendar and plan your banking activities accordingly.