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Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra made a hands-on visit to a Crisil Foundation financial literacy camp in Dehradun's Sahaspur area on Monday. Held at the Center for Financial Literacy,...
Raghav Chadha, Rajya Sabha MP from AAP, took the government to task Tuesday over bank minimum balance penalties that have extracted Rs 19,000 crore from customers in three years. Private banks...
In a proud moment for India's financial inclusion agenda, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Lok Sabha that the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has achieved a landmark of 57.78 crore...
In a powerful International Women's Day message, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed that over 28 crore Jan Dhan accounts are now in women's hands, driving financial empowerment across...
The Maternity Vandan Yojana, initiated by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, is reshaping the lives of women in Chhattisgarh. The program aims to empower women economically, improve their health and...
The Maternity Vandan Yojana, implemented by Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, is reshaping the lives of women in Chhattisgarh. The initiative aims to enhance women's economic independence, improve...
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai emphasized that providing banking facilities in the remote rural areas of the state and district is a priority for the government, aiming to make financial services...
Governor Raman Deka conducted a review meeting in Godbahal, Pithora, focusing on the progress of development projects and government schemes. He stressed the importance of accelerating work and...
Marking a milestone, the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) completed 11 years on April 8, transforming the entrepreneurial landscape by offering easy, guarantee-free loans to micro-entrepreneurs....
Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha voice Raghav Chadha turned the budget session into a platform for the common man's woes on Monday. With sharp wit and data-backed arguments, he proposed three...
ICICI Bank has significantly increased the minimum average monthly balance requirements for new savings accounts, effective August 1, 2025, leading to mixed reactions from customers. The revised...
Enrolling in the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is a straightforward process designed for maximum accessibility. Indian citizens aged between 18 and 50 are eligible to join the...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rolled out 'Mission Saksham', an ambitious nationwide drive to build capacity in urban cooperative banks (UCBs), announced on Tuesday from New Delhi. Designed to...
Ten years ago, UPI launched quietly, but today it powers nearly half of the planet's real-time digital payments, holding a dominant 49% global market share. This achievement highlights India's leap...
New Delhi is set to empower 36 lakh micro-borrowers through the revamped Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions 2.0, as revealed by the government on Saturday. This strategic move...
Digital innovation takes center stage as India and Bhutan prepare to roll out UPI-based cross-border money transfers. Announced from New Delhi, this service will operate via postal networks, merging...
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026's second day in New Delhi, top officials rallied behind sovereign AI as India's key to mastering its own technological destiny. This self-reliant strategy empowers...
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the Department of Post (DoP) have entered into a significant agreement. This partnership will enable people across the country to purchase BSNL SIM cards and...
The United Nations has recognized India's Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana as a global benchmark for empowering women through banking access. UN Women's Policy Director Sandra Hendricks praised the...
A landmark agreement was sealed Tuesday between Punjab National Bank and the Jharkhand government, focusing on a comprehensive salary account package for public sector employees. The MoU signing,...
A seismic shift is underway in India's banking sector, with ordinary families leading a deposit revolution. The State Bank of India’s comprehensive report unveils staggering figures: bank deposits...
India's rural heartland is set for a major upgrade with a new MoU signed between the Ministry of Rural Development and India Post. Targeting the dual challenges of financial exclusion and logistical...
In a promising sign for economic recovery, bank credit in India jumped more than 7% during FY2026, propelled by explosive demand for retail loans. This marks a departure from previous years' sluggish...