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  EPFO credits 8.25% interest for FY25 to 97% members ahead of usual schedule - Details

  July 08, 2025 18:08 IST

  According to the payroll data released by the Labour Ministry, retirement fund body Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 19.14 lakh members on a net basis in April 2025.

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  Centre approves 8.25 per cent EPF interest rate for FY25, benefiting 7 crore subscribers

  May 24, 2025 16:00 IST

  CBT recommended an 8.25% annual rate of interest to be credited on EPF accumulations in members’ accounts for the financial year 2024-25. The interest rate would be officially notified by the Government of India, following which EPFO would credit the rate of interest into the subscribers’ accounts.

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  RBI MPC: Central bank cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6%, home loans likely to get cheaper

  Business | April 09, 2025 10:48 IST

  RBI Repo Rate Cut: Earlier in February, the Reserve Bank of India's six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) announced its first rate cut since May 2020 amid a slowdown in the economy.

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  Fixed vs Floating Interest Rates: Which one is right for you? Complete guide

  March 28, 2025 15:57 IST

  Fixed vs Floating Interest Rates: A fixed rate can give stability and simplicity, while a floating rate may save you money if interest rates fall.

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  RBI likely to cut repo rate by 25 bps in Governor Sanjay Malhotra's first policy move: Report

  Business | February 07, 2025 8:16 IST

  The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) may cut the repo rate by 25 bps in Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s first policy move. Experts predicted a balanced approach to inflation and growth.

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  Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Secure your daughter's future, avail tax benefits | Here's how

  January 17, 2025 19:18 IST

  Looking for a secure way to plan your daughter's future? Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, a government-backed savings scheme, offers attractive interest rates of 8.2 per cent, tax benefits, and the potential to save over Rs 25 lakh in 15 years.

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  Interest rates on small savings schemes like PPF, NSC remain unchanged for January-March quarter

  Business | December 31, 2024 19:18 IST

  As per the notification, deposits under the Sukanya Samriddhi scheme will attract an interest rate of 8.2 per cent, while the rate on a three-year term deposit remains at 7.1 per cent prevailing in the current quarter.

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  KVP scheme: Double your money in 115 months with zero risk | Post office investment plan

  December 24, 2024 12:56 IST

  Explore the Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) scheme from India Post that guarantees doubling your investment in 115 months with zero risk. Know how it works, the interest rate, tax implications, and more.

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  US Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, signals slower cuts for 2025

  World | December 19, 2024 6:53 IST

  The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the third time, lowering it to 4.25 per cent-4.5 per cent. Policymakers signal fewer rate cuts in 2025, with inflation and labour market trends driving cautious economic strategies.

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  FD interest rates: Top 7 banks offering highest returns on 3-year fixed deposits

  November 09, 2024 19:35 IST

  Looking for the best fixed deposit rates? This guide breaks down the top 7 banks in India offering the highest interest rates on 3-year FDs. See the latest rates from private and public sector banks, with enhanced returns for senior citizens.

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  RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent for 10th consecutive time

  Business | October 09, 2024 10:39 IST

  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the 10th consecutive time, maintaining its focus on inflation control while balancing economic growth.

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  Bank of England holds interest rate at 5 per cent despite US Fed rate cut | Future UK rate outlook

  Business | September 19, 2024 18:20 IST

  The Bank of England has maintained its interest rate at 5%, contrasting with the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut to 4.8%. Inflation concerns in the UK, particularly in the services sector, have driven this cautious approach.

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  US Fed cuts interest rates by 50 basis points, first reduction since 2020

  Business | September 18, 2024 23:58 IST

  The rate cut ends a 14-month period where rates were held steady. This duration is longer than three of the last six Fed "hold" periods but falls short of the 15-month pause before the 2007-2009 financial crisis.

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  Ahead of elections, Federal Reserve shifts interest rates dramatically to deal with worst inflation

  World | September 18, 2024 23:51 IST

  The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates that helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for American consumers.

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  Sensex drops 131 points to settle at 82,948, Nifty declines 41 points to 25,377

  Business | September 18, 2024 16:40 IST

  The market faced broad-based selling pressure across sectors, with financial, IT, and energy stocks among the top laggards. However, select FMCG and pharmaceutical stocks showed resilience, offering some support to the market.

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  Union Bank of India hikes FD Interest rates for senior citizens: Check revised rates here

  August 09, 2024 18:24 IST

  The HDFC Bank in a statement said that senior citizens can get extra interest for FDs upto Rs 5 crore in all of its domestic term deposits scheme.

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  HDFC Bank system upgrade alert: Services to be impacted on July 13

  July 08, 2024 16:10 IST

  HDFC Bank has scheduled a system upgrade on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 3:00 AM to 4:30 PM to enhance performance, capacity, and reliability. During these 13.5 hours, certain banking services will be temporarily limited. Customers should plan accordingly to avoid disruptions.

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  US Federal Reserve indicates three interest rate cuts in 2024 | How it impacted Indian stock market?

  Business | March 21, 2024 13:03 IST

  The projections shared by the US Federal Reserve indicated the continuation of strong economic growth despite inflation remaining 'inflated'. This step caused global stocks to rally on Thursday, while the Indian rupee showed gains of 14 paise in the morning.

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  Interest rate on small savings scheme to remain unchanged for Q1 in FY 24-25

  Business | March 08, 2024 19:15 IST

  The deposit under the Sukanya Samriddhi scheme will attract an interest rate of 8.2 per cent, while the rate on a three-year term deposit remains at 7.1 per cent.

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  What are factors which determine low interest rates for personal loans

  Business | February 14, 2024 12:24 IST

  Securing a personal loan at favourable interest rates requires an understanding of several.