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EPF Interest Stops: When Your Savings Cease Earning

Understand when your EPF savings stop earning interest after retirement or account inoperability. Key details from EPFO.

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GIFT City: NRIs Invest Directly in India with USD

NRIs & OCIs can now invest directly in India via GIFT City using USD, bypassing rupee conversion. Learn about the simplified dollar-denominated investment process and LRS limits.

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IndusInd Bank & EazyDiner Launch RuPay Credit Card with UPI

IndusInd Bank and EazyDiner unveil a new RuPay Platinum Credit Card with UPI integration, offering significant annual savings on dining, movies, and more.

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EPFO Settles 8.3 Crore Claims in FY26, Easing Online Process

EPFO processed over 8.3 crore claims in FY26, significantly boosted by a reform ending mandatory cheque uploads, benefiting 7 crore members and streamlining the online claims process.

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Claim Unclaimed SBI Dividends: Your Guide to Getting Your Money

Unpaid SBI dividends? Learn how to check and claim your money, whether it’s still with the bank or transferred to the IEPF. Your guide to retrieving forgotten funds.

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India Inc’s Foreign Borrowing Jumps to $6B in June

Indian companies, including NBFCs, plan to raise $6.08 billion via ECBs and FCCBs in June, a significant increase from May, signaling strong demand for external financing.

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RBI Adds 4 PSUs to NBFC-UL List for FY27; Tata Sons Retained

RBI’s FY27 NBFC-UL list adds four Public Sector Undertakings, including REC, PFC, IRFC, and HUDCO. Tata Sons remains on the enhanced regulatory oversight list.

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EPFO: Avoid Interest Loss on Inoperative PF Accounts

EPFO advises members to understand inoperative EPF accounts to prevent losing interest on savings. Learn withdrawal timelines to secure your funds.

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Federal Bank Meets Blackstone, HDFC Investors

Federal Bank held one-on-one meetings with institutional investors like Blackstone and HDFC on Aug 6, 2026, in Mumbai, complying with SEBI regulations.

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RBI’s New Smartphone Locking Rules for Loan Recovery

RBI mandates strict rules for smartphone locking in loan recovery, effective Jan 1, 2027. Learn about borrower protections and specific conditions.

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JSW Energy: ₹4,000 Cr Green Funding Boosts 2030 Target to 30 GW

JSW Energy secures over ₹4,000 Cr from Axis Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, and NaBFID for green projects, accelerating its 30 GW renewable energy target by 2030.

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Supreme Court Orders Prosecution Sanctions for Bank Officers

Supreme Court directs SBI, HDFC Bank & others to sanction prosecution of officers linked to builders in real estate scams. CBI probe intensifies.

CreditAccess India Sells 2.28% Grameen Stake for Investor Liquidity

CreditAccess India Sells 2.28% Grameen Stake for Investor Liquidity

CreditAccess India divests 2.28% stake in its microfinance arm, CreditAccess Grameen, via block deals to enhance free float and provide liquidity for long-term investors.

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RBI Bans Device Disablement for Loan Defaults from 2027

Effective Jan 1, 2027, the RBI prohibits banks from disabling borrower devices for loan recovery, addressing harassment concerns and protecting consumers.

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Top 6 Flexi-Cap Funds Beat 1 Sortino Ratio: Bank of India Leads

Discover the 6 Indian flexi-cap funds with a Sortino Ratio above 1, indicating superior downside risk management. Bank of India Flexi Cap Fund leads with 1.18.

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Bank of Baroda to Engage Investors at Emkay Confluence 2026

Bank of Baroda confirms participation in Emkay Confluence 2026 on August 12, 2026. Management to discuss performance and strategy with institutional investors.

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Jamie Dimon Warns: High Market Leverage Risks Looming

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon sounds alarm on record margin debt and market leverage, warning of potential rapid disruptions and citing recent incidents.

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RBI Lists 17 Upper-Layer NBFCs for FY27; Tata Sons Retained

The RBI has identified 17 upper-layer NBFCs for FY2026-27, an increase from previous years. Tata Sons retains its spot amidst enhanced regulatory scrutiny.

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Lok Sabha Passes Tax Bill: No Immediate UPI Charges Confirmed

India’s Lok Sabha passes Taxation Bill 2026, confirming no immediate charges on UPI/RuPay transactions. Aims to boost foreign investment.

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PhonePe Launches Daily RDs & Multi-Bank FDs

PhonePe enhances financial services with daily recurring deposits from Rs 100 and a new multi-bank fixed deposit option, boosting accessibility for all users.

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Standard Chartered to Launch Wealth Products in India’s GIFT City

Standard Chartered receives IFSCA approval to offer retail wealth management in India’s GIFT City, boosting the hub’s global financial ambitions.

Sensex Climbs 374 Points, Nifty Tops 24,600 on Oil Price Dip

Sensex, Nifty Rise on Falling Oil Prices & Banking Stocks

Indian equity markets Sensex and Nifty closed higher on August 6, 2026, boosted by lower oil prices and strong banking sector performance. Discover key market movements.

High-Yield Savings Accounts Offer Steady 5.84% Rates Today

High-Yield Savings Accounts: Earn 5.84% Today

Discover high-yield savings accounts offering steady 5.84% APY as of August 6, 2026. Online banks lead with top yields. Maximize your savings now!

Home Equity Loan Rates Remain Stable: What You Need to Know

Home Equity Loan Rates Stable: Your August 2026 Guide

Home equity loan and HELOC rates remained stable this week. Learn what this means for borrowing costs and your financial options.

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HDFC Bank, Ather, Maruti Suzuki Stock Tips: Expert Buy/Hold Calls

Get expert ‘Buy,’ ‘Hold,’ and ‘Don’t add’ recommendations for HDFC Bank, Ather Energy, and Maruti Suzuki. Includes price targets and technical analysis for investors.

SBI Q1 Preview: Strong Loan Growth Meets Margin Pressure

SBI Q1 Preview: Loan Growth vs. Margin Pressure

SBI’s Q1 results expected: Strong loan growth to boost NII, but margin compression and higher credit costs may impact net profit. See projections.

ICICI Bank Stands Alone as Unanimous Top Pick Across Brokerages

ICICI Bank: Top Stock Pick by Major Brokerages

ICICI Bank is the unanimous top stock pick by Morgan Stanley, HSBC, and BofA Securities, despite differing Sensex outlooks. Discover why.

RBI Holds Repo Rate Steady at 5.25%, Bolstering Real Estate Certainty

RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%: Real Estate Stability Ensured

India’s Reserve Bank maintains repo rate at 5.25%, offering crucial cost certainty and stability for the real estate sector, benefiting homebuyers and developers.

Earn Up To 5.00% on Your Money Market Account Today, August 6, 2026

5.00% Money Market Account Rates: Beat the Average

Earn a competitive 5.00% on your money market account today, far exceeding the national average of 0.47%. Discover high-yield banking options.

Kotak Forecasts India's FY27 BoP Surplus Amidst Rate Hike Expectation

Kotak Predicts India’s FY27 BoP Surplus Amid Rate Hike

Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund forecasts a BoP surplus for India in FY27, driven by strong FDI inflows despite an anticipated 50 bps rate hike.

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