India's ATM Network Shrinks Amid Digital Payment Boom
RBI reports a decline in ATMs as digital payments reduce cash demand. Public sector banks expand rural branches, while deposit insurance covers 97.6% of accounts. Explore the shift.
RBI reports a decline in ATMs as digital payments reduce cash demand. Public sector banks expand rural branches, while deposit insurance covers 97.6% of accounts. Explore the shift.
Mizoram CM-led committee halts private practice for government doctors receiving non-practicing allowance. Also plans crackdown on unregistered GST businesses and administrative reforms.
Odisha plans its first-ever gold mine auctions in 2026. A committee meets Jan 3 to finalize the auction calendar for 49 mineral blocks, including two gold-bearing areas. Read more.
Niger approves emergency military powers after US airstrikes in Nigeria, raising fears of regional spillover as Sahel nations activate a new joint force. Read the full analysis.
Confused about Karnataka's rent deposit laws? We clarify the legal stance on 2-month security deposits for tenants and landlords. Know your rights under the Model Tenancy Act.
Confused about the 2-month rent deposit rule in Bengaluru? Legal experts decode the Karnataka Rent Act, security deposit limits, and tenant rights. Know your legal obligations!
CM Yogi Adityanath highlights UP's economic leap, citing GSDP growth, improved credit-deposit ratio, and 60 lakh jobs from ₹15 lakh crore investments. Read how policies are reshaping the state.
Goa is set to implement a Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) next year to tackle solid waste from tourism. Consumers will pay a small deposit on packaged goods, refundable upon return. Learn how this will transform waste management.
Ongoing turmoil in Bangladesh exposes authority vacuum and radical mobilisation, creating direct risks for India's northeastern states. Analysis by K S Tomar.
Punjab & Haryana HC rules that demanding passport deposit for bail must not be automatic. Courts must prove a genuine flight risk. Read the landmark judgment details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that demanding passport deposit for bail must be based on specific flight risk evidence, not used punitively. Landmark order protects personal liberty.
Dharwad Zilla Panchayat CEO Bhuvanesh Patil directs banks to ensure timely credit for agriculture, SHGs, and youth. Review of loan disbursement and CSR plans discussed.
Kyiv's spy boss flips on Zelensky, admits internal failures. Plus, Trump's AmFest rally, US-Russia tensions, and global diplomatic clashes. Get the full story.
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.
RBI central board approves shift to risk-based deposit insurance pricing. Stronger banks to pay lower premiums, weaker ones to pay more under new DICGC framework. Learn the details.
Tata Power discoms in Odisha face backlash for issuing Additional Security Deposit (ASD) demand notes. Consumer forums and political parties call the move anti-people and demand immediate withdrawal.
HDFC Bank reduces fixed deposit interest rates for select tenures, effective 17 December 2025. Check the new FD rates for general and senior citizen investors here.
Odisha EOW arrests a chartered accountant and his wife from Noida for a massive Rs 20 crore fraud. Investors lured with promises of doubling money in 30 months. Read the full investigation details.
In Meghalaya, a powerful citizen-led movement is transforming waste management. Residents, inspired by Swachhata Hi Seva, are cleaning public spaces, supported by innovative schemes like the Green Deposit. Discover how communities are taking charge.
RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25%, pushing home loan rates towards 7.1%. EMI on Rs 1 crore loan could fall by Rs 1,440/month. Discover how this impacts borrowers and lenders.
The RBI cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, its fourth reduction in 2024. This move signals another round of FD rate cuts. Learn how to protect your savings and lock in higher returns before banks act.
RBI mandates banks to offer ATM cards, cheque books & unlimited deposits in BSBD accounts. Existing customers can now switch. Discover the new banking freedom.
Compare top FD interest rates from leading NBFCs like Muthoot Capital (9.10%), Shriram Finance, and Bajaj Finance. Find the best returns for your investment tenure. Make an informed choice today!
Top Chinese banks, including ICBC and AgBank, have removed high-interest 5-year certificates of deposit to cut costs. This move aims to ease pressure on record-low profit margins as lenders support the economy. Learn the implications for savers and the ba
PSU bank chiefs warn RBI of a 70-bps margin squeeze as loans reprice instantly with repo rate cuts, but deposit rates lag. Key asymmetry threatens profitability.
Gujarat High Court questions SBI, PNB & AMCo Bank for withholding widow's joint FD savings. Dispute arises from her late husband's alleged will to another woman. Read the full story.
RBI raises alarm over widening credit-deposit gap in Indian banking. Expert analysis on why this ratio needs urgent attention and potential solutions.
Compare fixed deposit rates from HDFC, ICICI, SBI & more. Discover how a 0.5% difference can earn you extra ₹15,000-30,000. Make informed investment decisions today!
PM Modi released the 21st PM-KISAN instalment of ₹18,000 crore benefiting 9 crore farmers. Learn how to check your ₹2,000 deposit status and eligibility criteria.
Brazil's Banco Master faces liquidation after CEO Daniel Vorcaro's arrest at Sao Paulo airport. The collapse could cost deposit insurance system 55 billion reais, impacting major Brazilian banks.