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Budget 2026: Who Delivered The Longest Budget Speech In India?
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (237+ words) New Delhi:Every year, the Union Budget draws nationwide attention as it outlines the government's plans for the economy and public spending. Traditionally presented on February 1, the Budget will be tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, at 11 am,…...
Wholesale Price Inflation Rises To 0.83% In December 2025 Vs 0.32% Fall In November
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (368+ words) Rise in WPI inflation is primarily due to increase in prices of other manufacturing, minerals, manufacture of machinery and equipment, manufacture of food products and textiles. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation in India moved back into positive territory in…...
Canara Bank revises FD rates: 555-day deposit offers highest interest – check rates for senior citizens
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (376+ words) Canara Bank has revised its'fixed deposit (FD) interest rates'for deposits, with the highest returns now available on select short- and mid-term tenures. Among'callable fixed deposits, the bank is offering up to 7% interest to senior citizens, even as the overall interest…...
Latest senior citizen savings scheme interest rate 2026: Maximum deposit, tenure and benefits explained
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (445+ words) Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) is a government-backed small savings scheme specifically designed for investors seeking a fixed income option in their old age . It currently offers the joint highest interest rate of 8.2% among all small savings schemes along with…...
IDFC First Bank revises savings account interest rates up to 6.5% from January 9
1+ week, 1+ day ago (261+ words) IDFC First Bank has revised the interest rates on its savings accounts, with the new rates coming into effect from January 9, 2026. The bank continues with its progressive interest rate structure, where different portions of the account balance earn different rates,…...
3-Year FD Interest Rates Compared: Here’s What Top Banks Are Offering In 2026
1+ week, 2+ day ago (443+ words) HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Federal Bank, SBI, and Kotak Mahindra Bank offer varied 3-year FD rates. Compare options to maximise your savings returns. Before parking your savings in a fixed deposit (FD), it is worth taking a close look at…...
Senior Citizens Savings Scheme: At 8.2% interest rate, how does SCSS compare to bank FDs, RBI bonds, mutual funds? Explained
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1373+ words) Senior Citizens Savings Scheme or SCSS is a popular Post Office investment and savings scheme for senior citizens and retired individuals. The government-backed scheme is seen as a guaranteed cushion for regular interest income flow, especially for individuals who are…...
RBI proposes revised framework for bank dividend, profit remittance
1+ week, 3+ day ago (230+ words) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has invited public comments on the draft "Reserve Bank of India (Prudential Norms on Dividend and Remittance of Profit) Directions, 2026, proposing a revised framework for declaration of dividends and remittance of profits by banks....
Bank Of America Raises India’s GDP Growth To 7.6% For Current Fiscal, 6.8% For FY27
1+ week, 5+ day ago (346+ words) New Delhi: As the Indian economy continues to grow over robust policy reforms and strong consumption, Bank of America (BofA) has raised the country's GDP growth projection to 7.6 per cent for current fiscal (FY26), from its earlier estimate of 7 per cent....
Senior citizen fixed deposit interest rate: Earn up to 8% in 5 years – check banks offering top FD rates
1+ week, 6+ day ago (341+ words) Senior citizens who are looking for stable and higher return on their savings can lock in attractive FD interest rates of up to 8 per cent on a 5 year tenure. Several small finance banks are currently offering elevated FD rates for…...