RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.5%: What It Means for Your Loans and Investments

RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.5%: What It Means for Your Loans and Investments

On August 6, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced it would keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%. This decision, made after the latest Monetary Policy Meeting, holds significant implications for borrowers and investors. For Home Loan Borrowers The news is a relief for both existing and prospective homebuyers. For Investors The RBI’s … Read more

AOPL Allegedly Caused Rs. 1266.63 Crore Loss to SBI

AOPL Allegedly Caused Rs. 1266.63 Crore Loss to SBI

Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bhopal Zonal Office has conducted search operations in the caseof M/s Advantage Overseas Pvt. Ltd. (AOPL) under the provisions of Prevention of MoneyLaundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The search operation led to the recovery of substantial incriminatingevidences, including documents indicating the existence of multiple companies opened in the nameof employees/ Benamidars for … Read more

From RBI Policy to US Tariffs: The Factors Driving Indian Market Consolidation

From RBI Policy to US Tariffs: The Factors Driving Indian Market Consolidation

the Indian equity markets are expected to remain in a period of consolidation this week, driven by a combination of domestic and international factors. The key events and developments that will influence market sentiment are:

India’s Forex Reserves Reach $698.192 Billion, Driven by FCA and Gold

India’s Forex Reserves Reach $698.192 Billion, Driven by FCA and Gold

India’s Forex Reserves Climb to $698.192 Billion India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $2.703 billion to reach a total of $698.192 billion for the week ending July 25. This increase, reported by the RBI on August 1, follows a drop of $1.183 billion in the preceding week. The growth in reserves was driven by increases … Read more

New Banking Laws 2025: What You MUST Know About Your Money

India’s New Banking Act: Higher Capital, Longer Co-op Tenures, IEPF for Unclaimed Funds

The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, which became law on April 15, 2025, is rolling out key changes starting August 1, 2025. These updates aim to strengthen our financial system, improve how banks are run, and better protect your money. What’s Changing and What It Means for You The upcoming changes impact capital requirements, bank … Read more

CBI Arrests Proclaimed Offender in a Bank Fraud Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested today, i.e. 24.07.2025 a proclaimed offender Shri Bablu Alias Ravindra Yadav from Gulawati, Bulandshahar, U.P. in a Bank fraud case. The bank fraud case was registered by CBI on 05.12.2011 on the basis of written complaint of AGM, State Bank of India, Meerut, U.P. alleging that Mr. … Read more

33 Bank Accounts Frozen in Ongoing Bank Fraud Probe

33 Bank Accounts Frozen in Ongoing Bank Fraud Probe

Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Hyderabad Zonal Office has conducted search operations on22.07.2025 at six locations in Hyderabad under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act(PMLA), 2002 in connection with a bank fraud case against M/s SEW Infrastructure Ltd. (SIL), M/s Prasad &Company (Project Works) Pvt. Ltd. (PSPWPL), group companies and their promoters / … Read more

CBI Arrests Proclaimed Offender in a high-value Bank Fraud Case ; Advanced Tech Tools help identify and locate the accused absconding for nearly Seven Years

CBI Arrests Proclaimed Offender in a high-value Bank Fraud Case ; Advanced Tech Tools help identify and locate the accused absconding for nearly Seven Years

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has traced and arrested a proclaimed offender Smt. Nasreen Taj, in a high-value bank fraud case, pursuant to sustained and meticulous efforts made by the investigating team. The instant bank fraud case was registered by CBI on 15.04.2009 against accused persons including, the then Branch Manager of Syndicate Bank, … Read more

SBI Research: 0.25% More Off the Repo Rate by RBI, Here’s Why

SBI Research: 0.25% More Off the Repo Rate by RBI, Here’s Why

SBI Research Predicts Another RBI Rate Cut Sooner Than You Think SBI Research anticipates another repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2025, a 25 basis point (0.25%) reduction, and it could happen sooner than many expect. This comes after the RBI has already lowered the repo rate by a significant … Read more

Bank of Baroda Joins the Club: No More Minimum Balance Fees for Standard Savings Accounts

Bank of Baroda Joins the Club: No More Minimum Balance Fees for Standard Savings Accounts

Bank of Baroda is set to waive minimum balance charges for all standard savings accounts starting July 1, 2025. This means customers with these accounts won’t be charged if their monthly average balance falls short. Who Benefits? This customer-friendly move applies to everyone holding a standard savings account with Bank of Baroda. However, it’s important … Read more