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RBI holds rates and hikes growth forecast as it unveils biggest regulatory reform in a decade

MUMBAI: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on Tue unveiled the biggest regulatory overhaul in nearly a decade, aimed at strengthening banks, expanding credit flow to corporates including for acquisitions, enhancing consumer protection, and advancing the internationalisation of the rupee. The reforms are expected to help the economy achieve the 6.8% higher growth forecast by RBI on…

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Post Office Small Savings Schemes: Government notifies rates for Oct-Dec 2025; check interest rates for PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, NSC, SCSS

Latest Small Savings Interest rates Oct-Dec 2025 FY 2025-26 Post Office Small Savings Schemes Latest Interest Rate October-December 2025: The government has kept the interest rates for all small savings schemes, also popularly known as post office savings schemes, unchanged for the October to December 2025 quarter. This means that you will continue to earn…

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RBI policy meet: MPC begins deliberations on key rates; street divided on 25 bps rate cut

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) commenced its three-day deliberations on Monday, with markets largely expecting a status quo on the key interest rate. However, some experts see room for a 25 basis points (bps) cut amid benign inflation and GST-driven tax relief. The panel, headed by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, is…

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School dropout rates halved in 2 years, says govt report | India News

NEW DELHI: India’s school system has recorded one of its sharpest gains in recent years, with dropout rates falling significantly across all levels, according to the ministry of statistics and programme implementation’s (MoSPI) Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education, 2025.The survey, conducted during April-June 2025 as part of the 80th round of the National Sample Survey, shows…

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Gold price prediction today: Gold rates expected to maintain positive trend in coming months – is it the right time to buy?

Gold price outlook: The yellow metal may rise to $3800/$3850 in the coming months. Long-term target is $4000. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold rates are likely to maintain their long-term positive bias, with dips and corrections serving as buying opportunity for investors, says Praveen Singh, Senior Fundamental Research Analyst- Currencies and Commodities at…

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‘Best possible option’: RBI may cut rates by 25 bps in October, says SBI report; flags ‘Type 2 error’ risk

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) may cut rates by 25 basis points in its September meeting, according to a report by State Bank of India (SBI).The report highlighted that a rate cut in September makes sense, as inflation is already under control and is expected to ease further.The report warned that…

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Alternatives to H-1B visas: After fee hike by Trump to $100,000, O1 & L1 visas gain traction; check cost, approval rates

L-1 and O-1 visas are ideally for individuals seeking intracompany transfers and those with extraordinary abilities respectively. The Donald Trump administration’s H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000 may lead to companies opting for cheaper alternatives such as L1 and O1 visa categories.Despite having more rigorous qualification requirements and not being complete substitutes for H-1B visas,…

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New GST rates take effect today: Full list of items with updated GST rates; what is cheaper & dearer after GST rate changes? Check now!

New GST rates 2025: Full List (AI image) New GST rates 2025 full list effective today: In a big cheer at the start of the festive season, the next generation GST reforms announced by the Modi government come into effect today, on September 22, 2025. From today, a plethora of household items, cars, TVs, bikes…

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