Latest News, Updates & Breaking Headlines
Banks across India will observe multiple holidays in November 2025, following the festive and regional holiday schedule issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). These holidays will be in addition to the regular Sunday closures and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Banks will continue to operate on the first, third, and…
Hurricane Melissa impact (AP) At least 25 people died in the southern coastal town of Petit-Goave, Haiti after severe flooding from Hurricane Melissa swept through the area, local officials said Wednesday.Mayor Jean Bertrand Subrème told The Associated Press that the La Digue river burst its banks and flooded nearby homes. Dozens of houses collapsed, and…
With Diwali festivities concluded, many are in celebration mode for Chhath Puja, leaving people uncertain about whether banks are open or closed on October 28, Tuesday. The month of October has seen a series of festival holidays, ranging from Navratri, Vijayadashmi to Diwali and Lakshmi Pujan.Are banks closed on October 28? Bank holidays vary from…
Representative image (AI-generated) With Chhath Puja celebrations beginning, many people are wondering whether banks are open or closed today.Banks in several parts of the country will remain closed today for Chhath Puja, while in some regions, the holiday will extend to tomorrow as well. The closure will vary from state to state. Here’s a look…
With Diwali celebrations just concluding, many are now preparing for Chhath Puja, leaving several customers uncertain about whether banks are open or closed. The month of October has seen a series of festival holidays, ranging from Navratri, Vijayadashmi to Diwali and Lakshmi Pujan. Are banks closed on October 27? Banks in several parts of the…
Diwali celebrations across the country are almost over with the arrival of BhaiDooj.As the festival of lights spans across almost 5 days in several states, many people are wondering whether banks are open or closed today, on October 23.This year, October had many bank holidays including Gandhi Jayanti, Navratri ending, Vijayadashmi, Naraka Chaturdashi, Laxmi Puja,…
NEW DELHI: India may soon adopt stricter rules for power banks on board aircraft following recent instances worldwide, including one in the country, of lithium-ion batteries catching fire.On Sunday, a passenger’s power bank caught fire on a Dimapur-bound IndiGo flight when the aircraft was taxiing at Delhi airport. Now, Directorate General of Civil Aviation is…
As Diwali celebrations continue across the country, many people are wondering whether banks are open or closed today, on October 22. The festival of lights is not limited to a single day, it stretches over nearly five days in several states, with each day marking a unique cultural and religious significance. This year, the festive…
MUMBAI: A study of the surge in fundraising by Indian SMEs through IPOs in FY24 and FY25 published by RBI has found that the reputation of the lead merchant banker is the single biggest factor determining success.According to the report, investor demand is shaped less by the issuing company’s fundamentals than by the intermediary’s credibility…
MUMBAI: The country’s largest and second-largest private banks, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, continued to be cautious in expanding their personal loan books in Q2, particularly in the unsecured segment.HDFC Bank’s retail loans rose 7.4% year-on-year and 2.2% quarter-on-quarter to Rs 15,55,400 crore, MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan said in the earnings call. He emphasised…
