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4 days, 5 hours ago

Yearender 2024: Govt schemes empowering women - a step towards financial independence

As 2024 comes to an end, the year has witnessed several remarkable initiatives by the central and state governments aimed at improving the economic status of women. Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana In Delhi, the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana was introduced to provide financial support to women in the capital. While the benefits of this scheme will be available after the …

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6 days, 8 hours ago

Why your savings account needs an upgrade: Expert's pick

Deccan Chronicle

In today's dynamic financial landscape shaped by digitisation and disruptive innovation, is your traditional savings account due for an upgrade? The lack of modern technology benefits Most legacy savings accounts lack the convenience of modern banking technology benefits, like instant notifications on transactions, digital dashboards with spending insights, paperless e-statements, biometric logins, etc., that new digital platforms readily provide. ● …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Starling Bank and Beauty Pie top list of ‘women-powered’ UK firms

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Starling Bank and Beauty Pie …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s RuPay Transactions Soar 7 Times in 5 Years

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: The number of cashless transactions by Jan Dhan accounts using RuPay scheme have risen from 2,338 crore in FY 2018-19 to 16,443 crore in FY 2023-24. Jan Dhan accounts have accumulated deposits totalling around Rs 2.3 lakh crore currently, indicating a significant increase in savings among account holders. The RuPay scheme has facilitated the issuance of 36.06 crore debit …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

PPF, Post Office Deposits, SSY: Govt Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged On Small Savings Schemes for Q2 FY25

News 18

The government on Friday kept the interest rates unchanged on small savings schemes, including Public Provident Fund, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Senior Citizens Savings Schemes and post office time deposits, for July-September 2024, according to a notification by the finance ministry on Friday. Interest rates on small savings schemes like PPF, post office savings and term deposits, NSC and SSY, are …

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8 months ago

Top 5 Bank Savings Account Interest Rate with No Hidden Charges

Hindustan Times

You have started your career. Benefit from the savings account interest rate of 4.00% to 7.5% PA based on the amount in your account. Get the savings account interest rate of 3.50% to 6.75% PA based on the amount in your account. Benefit from the savings account interest rate of 3.00% to 7.00% PA on the amount in your account. …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Small Savings Schemes: What are the latest interest rates offered? Detailed comparison

Live Mint

Small savings schemes are financial instruments managed by the Central government to encourage households to inculcate the habit of saving. A lowdown on small savings scheme Post Office Savings Account: It can be opened by making a minimum deposit of ₹500 while minimum withdrawal amount is ₹50. The interest rate offered is 4 percent per annum on individual/ joint accounts …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Federal Bank launches the Stellar Savings Account for its customers

Live Mint

One-year complimentary wellness plan : Emphasizing the overall well-being of its customers, Federal Bank presents a complimentary one-year wellness plan alongside the Stellar Savings Account. : Emphasizing the overall well-being of its customers, Federal Bank presents a complimentary one-year wellness plan alongside the Stellar Savings Account. Accelerated reward points : With the Stellar Savings Account, customers can accumulate reward points …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme Gives 7.5% Return, Check Key Details

News 18

The Mahila Samman Savings Certificate stands as an important initiative by the central Government towards economically empowering women and girls. Introduced in the Union Budget for FY 2023-24, this scheme allows women to open an MSSC account, which offers an attractive interest rate of 7.5 per cent per annum. To ensure widespread accessibility, the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of …

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1 year ago

Bank of Baroda launches zero balance savings account for students

Live Mint

Bank of Baroda has launched the Bob BRO Savings Account - a Zero Balance Savings Account especially designed for students aged 16 to 25 years. The Bob BRO Savings account provides students access to a banking programme that is customised to meet their specific needs and is easy & straightforward to operate, with no minimum balance requirement, a lifetime complimentary …

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1 year, 1 month ago

In charts: Small savings, big fiscal challenge

Live Mint

The tendency of Indian households to persist with an old habit of risk-averse investment choices, and lean towards sovereign fixed-income schemes, doesn’t augur well for the Centre. Latest data on ‘small savings schemes’—the umbrella term for this basket of fixed-income schemes—shows a 2.5 times year-on-year increase in a scheme for senior citizens during the six-month period from April to September …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Senior citizens savings scheme collection spikes, PPF rates remain same

Live Mint

Total collections made under small savings schemes witnessed a jump in September quarter, with deposits for the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme rising nearly 2.5 times year-on-year to ₹74,675 crore, reported Indian Express. The interest rate for Senior Citizens Savings Scheme was raised to 8.2 per cent from 8 per cent in June quarter this year and has been kept unchanged …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Ujjivan To Equitas, Small Finance Banks Giving Over 7% Interests On Savings Accounts

News 18

In the world of banking and finance, fixed deposits are always known as one of the most secure ways of investing. According to reports, private banks are offering an interest rate of more than 7 per cent to keep the money in their savings accounts. For example, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank is offering interest rates of up to 7.50 per …

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1 year, 3 months ago

What are the best savings account offers as Nationwide launches 8% with £200 bonus

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nationwide Building Society is launching a linked savings account …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Union Bank of India rolls out two unique debit cards for HNIs and women. Details here

Live Mint

The Union Bank of India has recently introduced two new debit card variants to cater to specific segments of its clientele: high net worth individuals and women. As Union Bank of India continues to evolve and innovate in the digital banking landscape, it wants to project these new card variants as a testament to its customer-centric approach. Debit card for …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Savings rates continue to rise with new best buy easy-access and fix

Daily Mail

Products featured in this article are independently selected by This is Money’s specialist journalists. The best one-year fix now pays 5.8 per cent while the the best longer term deal pays 5.85 per cent over a three year period. The Bank of England increased base rate 0.5 percentage points to 5 per cent, last Thursday, in its latest move to …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Suryoday Small Finance Bank hikes interest rate on fixed deposits for senior citizens

Firstpost

In a great piece of news for senior citizen depositors, the Suryoday Small Finance Bank has revised the interest rates for fixed deposits from 4.5% to as high as 9.6%. Suryoday Bank : Revised FD interest rates - In the case of 1-year FDs, the bank is offering an interest of 6.85% to general customers and an interest of 7.35% …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Apple's high-yield savings account draws in nearly $1 billion deposits in first four days

Daily Mail

Apple's new high-yield savings account drew in nearly $1 billion deposits in its first four days as fed-up savers shun pitiful interest rates offered by mainstream banks. Apple's new high-yield savings account drew in in nearly $1 billion deposits in its first four days, sources said Apple partnered with Goldman Sachs to create the account which is only available to …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Apple takes on banking! Tech giant launches savings account with 4.15% interest rate

Daily Mail

Apple has ventured deeper into the banking sector by launching a new savings account that offers a competitive 4.15 percent interest rate. It forms part of the tech giant's plan to push deeper into the financial services industry since the success of its Apple Pay function which was launched in 2014. Apple has ventured deeper into the banking sector with …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Apple sparks competition with new high-yield savings account offering 4.15% rate

Live Mint

Apple Inc on Monday unveiled a high-yield APY savings account. Bailey added, "Our goal is to build tools that help users lead healthier financial lives, and building Savings into Apple Card in Wallet enables them to spend, send, and save Daily Cash directly and seamlessly — all from one place.” According to Apple's press release, once a Savings account is …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Top government savings schemes to help grow your wealth: Check which one is best for you

India TV News

Best Govt Saving Schemes: In India, the government has established several savings schemes to incentivize individuals to invest their money and cultivate a culture of saving. Here are top ten government saving schemes that would help you grow your wealth: Public Provident Fund : One of the most popular savings schemes in India, PPF offers tax-free returns on investments with …

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1 year, 9 months ago

5 ways to manage your money with banking apps

The Independent

If you want to get a better overview of your spending or to be warned when the amount of cash you’ve got left in your account is running low, the solution could be at your fingertips. Katie Brain, a consumer banking expert at Defaqto, a business which analyses financial products and gives star ratings, says both high-street providers and newer …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Govt hikes interest rates on small deposits, NSC and post office deposits from Jan 1; no change in PPF rate

India TV News

Interest rates hike: In accordance with firming interest rates in the economy, the Central government on Friday hiked the interest rates on small deposits by up to 1.1 percentage points from January 1. According to reports, the interest rates have also been raised on post office term deposits, National Saving Certificate and senior citizen savings schemes. However, the interest rates …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Bank of Baroda launches two premium debit cards

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: Bank of Baroda and Visa on Monday announced the launch of two new premium Debit Cards for Bank of Baroda customers – bob World Opulence - a super-premium Visa Infinite Debit Card and bob World Sapphire - a Visa Signature Debit Card. We are adding two premium debit card offerings to our portfolio and are pleased to enter into …

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2 years, 1 month ago

These banks are offering exciting interest rates on fixed deposits during festive season; check list

Firstpost

Fixed deposits or FDs can be helpful in building an emergency corpus because of the abundant liquidity they guarantee. Leading banks including the State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, IDBI Bank, and others have boosted their fixed deposit interest rates for a short time to entice investors over the festive season. Equitas Small Finance Bank also offers 7.50 per cent …

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2 years, 2 months ago

ABN Amro raising savings account interest rate slightly along with ING, Rabobank

NL Times

ABN Amro has announced that it will increase the savings account interest rate as of 1 December. According to the bank’s CEO, Robert Swaak, this step means that "we are returning to more normal waters.” ING will apply the same interest rate from 1 December for savings balances of up to 10,000 euros from all private customers of the bank, …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Small savings rates raised by 10-30 bps; PPF, NSC excluded

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: After a gap of nine quarters, the central government on Thursday raised interest rates on a handful of small savings schemes that do not get income tax benefit. With the revision, a three-year time deposit with post offices would earn 5.8 per cent from the existing 5.5 per cent, for the third quarter of the current financial year. …

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2 years, 3 months ago

‘Pudhumai Penn’ scheme launched

The Hindu

Launching the novel initiative ‘Pudhumai Penn,’ a financial assistance scheme aimed at motivating girl students from the lower strata of the society to pursue their academic goals without hurdles, the Tamil Nadu government gave the beneficiaries a savings bank account debit card across the southern districts on Monday. Under the scheme, all girls who studied from Classes VI to XII …

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2 years, 3 months ago

SBI savings bank account for children: Eligibility, benefits and other details

Live Mint

SBI savings bank account for children: The State Bank of India offers two types of savings accounts for minors - Pehla Kadam and Pehli Udaan. SBI offers Pehla Kadam and Pehli Udaan savings account for children Pehla Kadam and Pehli Udaan, are complete bouquets of banking products, that will not only help children learn the importance of saving money but …

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2 years, 3 months ago

ICICI Bank partners with NPCI to launch RuPay credit cards

Live Mint

Mumbai: ICICI Bank today announced its partnership with National Payments Corporation of India to launch a range of credit cards on RuPay, the indigenous payments network. Called, ‘ICICI Bank Coral RuPay Credit Card’, the contactless card offers a host of privileges and benefits including reward points on daily purchases like shopping and restaurants, paying utility bills, complimentary domestic airport & …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Telangana Circle’s post offices covered under Core Banking Solution

The Hindu

In an effort to bring about ease in transferring funds, 846 post offices in the Telangana Postal Circle have now been brought under the Core Banking Solution. It also allows easy access to mobile banking, ATMs and online funds transfer between post offices. For that India Post is offering several savings schemes assuring all rural poor especially women access to …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Women banking correspondents widen financial inclusion in rural Jharkhand

Hindustan Times

“It’s is difficult to believe that life could actually change so much in just two-three years. JSLPS officials said women working as BC Sakhi also help SHGs in understanding the banking system and make credit linkages better. During Covid-19 and curbs, officials said, banking correspondents played a key role, providing banking services closer to people’s homes, taking all precautions as …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Savings Bank Account Opening: These Banks Offer up to 7% Interest Rate. Details Here

News 18

Savings account is a safe place where you can stash a part of your income for emergencies in the near future. Here is a list of some small finance banks which offer high interest rates on saving accounts: AU Small Finance Bank AU Small Finance Bank are offering seven per cent interest on savings account. Fincare Small Finance Bank Fincare …

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3 years ago

December Alert: For pensioners, investors, salaried employees and credit cardholders

Live Mint

The first day of every month usually brings changes. SBI Credit Card EMI Transaction Expensive Customers purchasing products on SBI’s credit card EMI facility is going to become expensive from 1 December 2021. PNB revises savings account interest rates Punjab National Bank has announced its decision to cut the savings account interest rate from 1 December 2021. PNB has reduced …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Savings Account: Want to Open a Zero-Balance Account? Check Best Interest Rates

News 18

Opening a zero-balance savings account in a bank is an ideal option for most people. Here are all the banks that offer a zero balance savings account IDFC First Bank IDFC First Bank’s zero balance savings account – Pratham Savings Account- has a rate of interest of 4.00 per cent. YES Bank Yes Bank gives a 4.00 per cent rate …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Things to know before opening a neobank account

Live Mint

Fintech platforms, which sometimes refer to themselves as neobanks, are increasingly making inroads into the Indian market. These firms provide services such as savings accounts, instant loans, credit cards, mutual funds and fixed deposits. In addition, the tie-ups of neobanks with small banks also allow them to offer higher interest rates on savings accounts. A single neobank can tie up …

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3 years, 5 months ago

RBI to soon open accounts for retail investors, to facilitate investment in govt securities

India TV News

The Reserve Bank on Monday issued a scheme 'RBI Retail Direct', a one-stop solution to facilitate investment in government securities by individual investors. As part of continuing efforts to increase retail participation in government securities, 'the RBI Retail Direct' facility was announced in February 2021 for improving ease of access by retail investors through online access to the government securities …

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3 years, 6 months ago

These Banks Offer Highest Savings Account Interest Rates in the Market

News 18

There are multiple options that can be explored to manage the money, and a savings bank account is a good one. Bandhan Bank The bank is currently offering savings account interest rates from 3 per cent to 6 per cent to its customers, depending on the daily bank balance maintained by them. According the bank’s official website — bandhanbank.com — …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Things to know before opening a savings bank account

Live Mint

When opting for a bank account, don’t just look at the interest rates. The no-frills account—basic savings bank deposit account—requires zero minimum balance, and there’s no limit on the maximum amount. Besides all the features of a savings account, the customer also gets a loan against the money transferred to the linked deposit, 25 free cheque leaves, the money transferred …

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3 years, 8 months ago

SBI new video KYC: Now you can open a savings account without visiting branch

Live Mint

State Bank of India on Friday launched a Video KYC based account opening feature on its mobile banking app – YONO. This new feature will help customers open an account with SBI without having to visit a bank branch, India's largest lender said. Commenting on the new functionality, Dinesh Khara, chairman, SBI said, “It gives us immense pleasure to announce …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Govt Cuts Interest Rates on Small Savings From 4% to 3.5% With Effect From April 1; Provident Fund Rate Down by 0.7%

News 18

The government on Wednesday cut interest rates on small savings schemes, including NSC and PPF, by up to 1.1 per cent for the first quarter of 2021-22 in line with falling fixed deposit rates of banks. Interest rate on Public Provident Fund has been reduced by 0.7 per cent to 6.4 per cent while National Savings Certificate will now earn …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank launches women savings account, offers 7% rate of interest

India TV News

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank announced the launch of Women Savings Account catering to the financial needs of women. Commenting on the launch, Mr Nitin Chugh, MD & CEO, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank said, “We have been dealing with women customers for the last 15 years. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ujjivan Financial Services Ltd. The …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Assam banker known for empowering women gets Padma Shri

Hindustan Times

Lakhimi Baruah’s mother passed away during her birth and her father died when she was in her early teens. The difficult circumstances made Baruah stronger and on Monday, she was named as one of the recipients of this year’s Padma Shri awards in recognition of her efforts to financially empower the Assamese women. Baruah is the founder of Konoklata Mahila …

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4 years ago

Maruti Suzuki launches online car financing platform 'Smart Finance'

India TV News

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday launched its multi-financier, online car financing platform 'Smart Finance'. Through the platform, the company is seeking to address the concerns of potential customers related to car finance in the 'new normal' by offering a comprehensive finance solution online with a bouquet of financing options, Maruti Suzuki India said in a statement. …

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4 years, 2 months ago

11+1 monthly gold savings scheme: Key things you should know

Live Mint

Celebrations during the festive season around October and November seem incomplete without buying some gold jewelry every year in most Indian households. For people who can afford even a small amount every month, gold jewelers have on offer special monthly schemes where the investors put in a fixed sum every month and redeem it in form of jewelry after 12 …

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4 years, 2 months ago

11+1 monthly gold savings schemes offered by jewelers explained

Live Mint

Indian women's love for gold is unbeatable. To cater to the customers, gold jewelers are offering special monthly schemes where the investors put in a fixed sum every month and redeem it in form of jewelry after 12 months. Jos Alukkas Easy Buy Gold Purchase Plan : Jos Alukkas Easy Buy is an online Gold Scheme created exclusively for saving …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Bank fixed deposit (FD) rates of 8.25%, 8.60% (senior citizens). Latest rates here

Live Mint

There are many banks that offer interest rates ranging from 7.5% to 8.5% on fixed deposits. Jana Small Finance Bank latest FD interest rates Jana Small Finance Bank gives 3.5% to 7.50% interest on FDs ranging from 7 days to 10 years. Jana Small Finance Bank latest FD interest rates are with effect from 11 August 7-14 days 3.50% 15-60 …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Bank accounts opened under Jan Dhan Yojana crosses 40-crore mark

The Hindu

More than 40 crore bank accounts have been opened under the government’s flagship financial inclusion drive Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, launched about six years ago by the Modi-government. As per the latest figure, there are 40.05 crore beneficiaries of this scheme and deposits in Jan Dhan bank accounts are in excess of ₹1.30 lakh crore. “Another milestone achieved under …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Latest interest rate on PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi, other Post Office deposits

Live Mint

The government has kept interest rates unchanged for small savings schemes, including that of Public Provident Fund and Senior Citizens’ Savings Scheme, for the July-September quarter. Interest rates for small savings schemes are notified on a quarterly basis. Post office savings accounts will continue to fetch 4% interest Here are the interest rate on small savings schemes for July-September quarter: …

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