India’s financial regulators — the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) — have stepped up efforts to help citizens reclaim unclaimed financial assets, even as significant amounts remain unclaimed across the system. Data shared by the government shows that ₹5,777…
As India eyes 2047, health insurance is emerging as critical infrastructure, with policy reforms, tech, and new products driving wider access and financial security. By 2047, India’s defining question may not be how fast it grows, but how securely it sustains that growth. As lifespans lengthen, careers extend, and aspirations rise, progress will increasingly be…
Banks across India will observe multiple holidays in April 2026. The month will bring a mix of national festivals, regional new year celebrations, and mandatory weekend closures, making it important for customers to plan their financial activities. According to the official schedule released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the month will begin with…
Banks across cities in India will remain closed for four days in a row from March 26 to March 29 due to a combination of festival-related holidays and the standard weekend break. In certain Indian cities, lenders from the public and private sectors will be impacted during this time. The extended holiday stretch is primarily…
Ram Navami, one of the most important Hindu festivals, is celebrated every year with great devotion across India. The festival, which falls on the ninth day of Navratri, marks the birth of Lord Ram and is observed with prayers, temple visits and religious processions in many parts of the country. In 2026, Ram Navami will…
With the rising costs of higher education in India and abroad, structuring education finance has become as critical as selecting the right course or university. Neeraj Saxena, CEO & MD of Auxilo Finserve, explains how borrowers can approach education loans as a planned investment rather than a financial burden. Saxena emphasises that education financing should…
Markets regulator SEBI on Wednesday deferred the implementation of guidelines permitting mutual funds to undertake intraday borrowing from financial institutions, including banks, to July 15. The framework was earlier slated to come into effect from April 1. ”In order to address the operational challenges raised by asset management companies with respect to intraday borrowings by…
Asset allocation, rather than chasing complex financial products, remains the cornerstone of long-term wealth creation, top fund managers told CNBC-TV18, highlighting a shift in investor behaviour towards discipline and simplicity. A Balasubramanian, MD & CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC said the industry has evolved from explaining products to focusing on portfolio strategy,…
The massive drop could present an entry point for many traders who felt they missed on gold’s exuberant rally last year. Gold could continue to be volatile after its brief decent into a bear market, but it could also present a buying opportunity at this point. Continue Reading with CNBC-TV18 Access Membership Priority Access and…
With March 31, 2026, fast approaching, taxpayers are in the final stretch to complete tax-saving investments and mandatory filings. Miss the window, and certain deductions simply won’t apply for FY26. Tax professionals say this last phase often decides how much tax is ultimately paid. A quick review now can still make a difference – not…
