Category : Banking


Remittix Gains PayFi Momentum with 300% Bonus

Remittix (RTX) is positioning itself in the PayFi sector with a 300% one-time bonus offer, live wallet availability, and a scheduled platform launch. The project has raised over $28.9 million and secured 93% of its token supply.

Bank Holiday Status for Saturday, 7 February

Banks across India are open on Saturday, 7 February, as it is the first Saturday of the month. The RBI calendar outlines the schedule for weekend banking operations nationwide.

RBI Plans Rs 25,000 Compensation for Digital Fraud Victims

The Reserve Bank of India proposes up to Rs 25,000 compensation for small-value digital frauds, covering 65% of cases under Rs 50,000, even if victims shared OTPs. New customer-centric guidelines aim to enhance financial security.

PFC and REC Boards Approve In-Principle Merger

The boards of Power Finance Corporation and Rural Electrification Corporation have approved in-principle their merger, creating a larger government-owned NBFC to fund India's power sector needs.

RBI Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged at 6.5%

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has maintained the repo rate at 6.5% for the eighth time in a row, focusing on inflation control amid economic growth.

RBI to Price Deposit Insurance by Bank Risk from 2026

The Reserve Bank of India will implement risk-based pricing for deposit insurance starting April 2026, rewarding financially strong banks with lower premiums while maintaining depositor protection at Rs 5 lakh per bank.

RBI to Compensate Fraud Victims Up to Rs 25,000

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will introduce a framework to provide compensation of up to Rs 25,000 for victims of small-value fraudulent transactions, as announced by Deputy Governor Malhotra.

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