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Bank holiday today: Banks to remain closed in UP, Bihar and other states, check full list here
Business | Oct 19, 2026, 09:08 AM ISTAccording to the RBI calendar, banks will be closed in several states on October 19 for festivals such as Dussehra, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, Ayutha Puja, Durga Puja, and Vijayadashami.
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UPI fee on merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 to kick in after Diwali, says government
Business | Oct 13, 2026, 02:10 PM ISTEarlier, economic think tank GTRI said that the government should withdraw the proposed UPI charges and keep the digital payment system free for merchants and consumers.
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IMF raises India's GDP growth forecast to 7% for 2026-27 amid fragile global economic landscape
Business | Oct 13, 2026, 08:43 AM ISTThe International Monetary Fund also said that the global economy remains resilient, but that resilience is becoming more fragile and more uneven.
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Higher repo rate, higher FD rates: Is this the return of fixed-income investing? Find out
Personal Finance | Oct 09, 2026, 03:33 PM ISTInvestors can consider distributing their deposits across different tenures instead of putting all their money into a long-term FD right away.
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Will recent RBI repo rate hike by 25 bps impact festive buying momentum? Here's what experts say
Business | Oct 09, 2026, 02:49 PM ISTWhile borrowing costs may see a marginal adjustment, India’s underlying economic fundamentals remain resilient, supported by strong GDP growth and sustained consumer confidence.
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Will 25 bps repo rate hike by RBI disrupt housing demand? Here's what realty players say
Business | Oct 08, 2026, 02:26 PM ISTExperts believe that the festive season is expected to keep housing activity firm, with buyers likely to factor the change in borrowing costs into their purchase plans while continuing to look at location, quality and long-term value.
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From PNB to Bank of Baroda, these PSU banks make loans expensive after RBI repo rate hike
Business | Oct 08, 2026, 08:35 AM ISTIn an exchange filing, PNB said that it has increased its repo-linked lending rate (RLLR) from 8.10 per cent to 8.35 per cent, following the RBI's repo rate hike.
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Speed News: Rahul, Priyanka Named In FIR Over Akashvani Bhawan Protest
Originals | Oct 07, 2026, 11:30 PM ISTRahul and Priyanka named in FIR over Akashvani Bhawan protest. PM Modi renews ‘Viksit Bharat’ pledge after 25 years in public service. Kohli’s team denies ₹5 crore ashram payment claim. RBI hikes repo rate to 5.50%. Get the latest updates in today’s Speed News.
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Speed News: Rahul, Priyanka Named In FIR Over Akashvani Bhawan Protest
Originals | Oct 07, 2026, 05:31 PM ISTRahul, Priyanka Named In FIR Over Akashvani Bhawan Protest. Meanwhile, PM Modi Reaffirms 'Viksit Bharat' Pledge On 25 Years In Public Service. Virat Kohli's Team Denies ₹5 Crore Payment Claim For Ashram Visit. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Will MDR on UPI transactions affect volumes? Here's what RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said
Business | Oct 07, 2026, 04:58 PM ISTThe National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced a 0.4 per cent MDR on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 made to business UPI accounts.
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Why did the RBI hike the repo rate after over three years? Here are the key reasons
Business | Oct 07, 2026, 01:40 PM ISTThe RBI said strong growth in monetary and credit aggregates represented an additional risk, even though evidence of demand-side inflation pressures remained limited.
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Home loan EMIs to go up as RBI increases repo rate, here's how much more you will have to pay
Personal Finance | Oct 07, 2026, 12:40 PM ISTThe last repo rate hike was in February 2023, when the RBI raised the rate by 0.25 per cent to 6.50 per cent. It kept the rate unchanged through 2023-24 before beginning its rate-cut cycle in 2025.
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7 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty fall ahead of RBI MPC outcome, Titan drops 3%
Market | Oct 08, 2026, 09:28 AM ISTAsian markets traded lower even though US stocks touched new highs, as crude oil prices have rebounded modestly from recent lows.
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RBI MPC Meeting Highlights: Governor announces repo rate hike by 25 bps, first in over 3 years
Business | Oct 07, 2026, 03:58 PM ISTA hike in the short-term lending rate or repo rate by the RBI in its upcoming monetary policy would mark a stance reversal, following four rate cuts totalling 125 basis points in 2025 and a prolonged pause thereafter.
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October Bank Holidays 2026: Banks to remain closed for these many days this month; check full list
Business | Sep 30, 2026, 07:55 AM ISTAccording to the Reserve Bank of India's list, several major festivals, such as Durga Puja and Dussehra, fall in October. So let's check out the complete list of bank holidays in October.
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RBI’s new loan rules: What changes for borrowers and all they need to know
Personal Finance | Sep 01, 2026, 04:37 PM ISTFor floating-rate loans with an EMI scheme, RBI rules require lenders to inform borrowers what happens to their loans when interest rates change.
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India's GDP grows 7.8% in April-June quarter of current fiscal year, beats RBI forecast
Business | Aug 31, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTReal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices in the first quarter of FY27 is estimated at Rs 81.36 lakh crore, up from Rs 75.46 lakh crore in the corresponding quarter of 2025-26.
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Are banks open or closed on August 28 in your state? Check state-wise Raksha Bandhan holiday list
Personal Finance | Aug 27, 2026, 04:47 PM ISTThe closure of bank branches does not mean that all banking services will be disrupted. Customers can still use digital services like UPI, mobile banking, internet banking, and ATMs on holidays.
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Bank holidays: Are banks closed on August 26 for Eid-e-Milad? Check full list here
Personal Finance | Aug 26, 2026, 09:01 AM ISTAugust 26 marks the celebration of Eid-e-Milad or Id-E-Milad/Baravafat and banks will remain closed in several states. Further, it's Thiruvonam today, and therefore banks will remain closed in Kerala.
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Are banks open or closed on August 26 for Id-E-Milad? Check full details here
Business | Aug 25, 2026, 05:00 PM ISTBanks will be open on Saturday, August 29, 2026. This is because August 29 is the fifth Saturday. According to RBI regulations, bank branches are closed only on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.