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Government Securities Trading May Become More Accessible For Individuals Under RBI Draft Rules
9+ hour, 32+ min ago (509+ words) Outlook Money RBI draft expands government securities market access for individual investors. Multiple routes proposed for retail participation through demat and gilt accounts. Draft retains restrictions on short selling by individual investors. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released…...
The Hidden Cost Of Saving Tax Through 54 EC Bonds
1+ week, 2+ day ago (456+ words) Long-term capital gains arising from the sale of land or buildings can be exempted if the gains are invested in specified bonds issued by entities such as REC, NHAI, PFC or'IRFC within six months from the date of transfer. The…...
Education Loan Interest Rates: What Students Should Compare Before Applying
1+ week, 3+ day ago (297+ words) Updated on: 16 June 2026 7: 58 pm Education loan rates differ across lenders. Public banks generally offer lower rates. Loan terms matter beyond interest rates. Apart from this, students should also factor in the processing fees, collateral requirements, repayment flexibility, and moratorium benefits…...
Data Costs Fall 97 Per Cent Since 2014, Internet Users Rise Four-Fold
2+ week, 1+ day ago (101+ words) Outlook Money Mobile data costs dropped 97 per cent since 2014. Internet users increased four-fold to 103 crore. Digital economy may contribute one-fifth of income. The document also noted a sharp rise in Aadhaar enrolments. The total number of Aadhaar cards generated has…...
RBI Measures May Bring $55-65 Billion Inflows, Support Balance Of Payments, Says SBI Report
2+ week, 2+ day ago (253+ words) RBI measures may attract USD 55-65 billion inflows. Bo P likely to turn surplus in FY27. Deposit growth may rise, narrowing credit-deposit gap The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) recent measures to attract foreign capital could bring inflows of $55-65 billion during the…...
RBI Keeps Rates Unchanged: Which Bond Categories Look Most Attractive In The Current Rate Environment
2+ week, 3+ day ago (907+ words) The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) rate-setting panel, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), kept the repo rate unchanged at 5. 25 per cent on June 5, while maintaining a neutral stance amid inflation concerns from higher crude oil prices and the ongoing West…...
RBI MPC Meeting June 2026 Key Announcements: Inflation, Growth Outlook And Capital Flow Measures
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (96+ words) RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5. 25 per cent Inflation projected at 5. 1 per cent for 2026-27 The central bank announces measures to attract foreign capital Alongside the policy decision, RBI has announced a set of measures aimed at attracting foreign capital,…...
How Households Can Cut Costs And Save Money During Inflation
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (399+ words) Review subscriptions and fuel expenses to reduce monthly costs Avoid stopping SIPs and cutting essential insurance cover Maintain emergency savings and keep debt under control As rising fuel prices and household expenses squeeze monthly budgets, many families are looking for…...
India's Corporate Bond Issuances Hit 3-Year Low Amid West Asia Turmoil, Is It A Good Time To Buy?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (404+ words) Updated on: 4 June 2026 7: 56 pm Corporate bond issuances slumps around 58 per cent in April-May on-year Rise in yields provide attractive investment option, but experts warn volatility concerns Data compiled by market participants showed that companies raised around Rs 1. 07 lakh crore through…...
Indians Move Savings To FDs, Large Deposits In Demand, Senior Citizens' Share Remains Steady: RBI Report
3+ week, 2+ day ago (477+ words) Indians are shifting money from savings accounts to higher-yielding fixed deposits. It pushed the overall bank deposits up by 11. 5 per cent as of March 2026, RBI data shows. The share of savings deposits has fallen while term deposits climbed to 61. 6 per…...