Supreme Court Urges SEBI to Close Sterling Biotech Case or Face Action
New Delhi, April 2 – The Supreme Court has directed the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to either conclude its proceedings against Sterling Biotech Limited (SBL) and its promoters, Chetan and Nitin Sandesara, or...
New Delhi, March 31 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has deferred the implementation of its revised capital market exposure framework by three months, changing the effective date to July 1, 2026, from the earlier April 1 deadline.The decision comes after feedback from banks, capital market...
Bank Locker Insurance Coverage Set at 100 Times Annual Rent
New Delhi, March 30 – The standard insurance coverage for bank locker holders is set at 100 times the annual locker rent in case of any loss, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.Standard Insurance Policy Details
The...
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Haryana Vigilance Bureau Arrests Bank Manager in Fixed Deposit Probe
Chandigarh, March 26 – The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has made its first arrest in connection with alleged discrepancies in fixed deposit receipts amounting to nearly Rs 150 crore held by the Panchkula...
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Mumbai, March 20 The Reserve Bank announced on Friday that it has imposed a fine of ₹31.8 lakh on Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation for non-compliance with certain directions related to inactive accounts and unclaimed deposits.In a statement, the Reserve Bank said that a statutory...
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RBI Caps Bank Dividends at 75 Per Cent of Profits Starting FY 2026-27Mumbai, March 10 – The Reserve Bank of India has announced a new ceiling on dividend payouts by banks, limiting them to a maximum of 75 per cent of profit after tax (PAT), effective from the financial year 2026-27.The...
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RBI Proposes New Rules to Strengthen Customer Protection in Digital Transactions
RBI Issues Draft Amendment on Customer Liability for Digital Payments
The Reserve Bank of India has released a draft amendment to the rules governing customer liability in digital banking transactions. The proposal...
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Chandigarh, February 22 The Haryana government has de-empaneled IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank for government business with immediate effect, according to an official circular.No government funds will be parked, deposited, invested, or transacted through these institutions, it said...
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