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A third of Scottish banks lost

Since 2010, around a third of the scottish banks have been closed. This raises concerns about people’s access to cash. An analysis found that 610 banks were closed...

March 26, 2019

RBI committee under chairman ship to deepen digital payments

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently appointed 5-member committee under the chairmanship of Nandan Nilekani to further deepen digital payments and enhance financial inclusion through Fintech....

March 25, 2019

SBI launches doorstep banking service for senior citizens over 70 years of age and differently-abled customers

The State Bank of India (SBI) has launched doorstep banking service for senior citizens over 70 years of age, differently-abled customers and infirm customers, including visually-impaired customers. Eligible...

March 15, 2019

Monster Salary Index Report

The Monster Salary Index report has highlighted the following findings: The gender pay gap is still high in India and women in the country earn 19 per cent less...

March 8, 2019

OSDMA bags SKOCH Award

The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) has bagged the SKOCH Award, 2018 for its remarkable achievements in the field of disaster management. The award was presented at the 56th...

March 4, 2019

RBI appoints a 5-member committee headed by Nandan Nilekani to suggest ways to improve digital payments

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed a 5-member committee headed by Nandan Nilekani to suggest ways to improve digital payments. The committee will review the existing...

January 9, 2019

Internet Facility for Post Office Savings Bank Customers Launched

India Post has started internet facility of the customers of Post office savings bank account. The facility was launched by Union Minister for Communication (independent charge) Manoj Sinha...

December 15, 2018

Shaktikanta Das: 25th Governor of RBI

India’s former economic affairs secretary and current member of the Finance Commission Shaktikanta Das is to be appointed as next RBI Governor. He will be the 25th Governor...

December 11, 2018

Repo rate keeps unchanged at 6.5%

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its fifth bimonthly monetary policy review for financial year 2018-19 has decided to maintain status quo in policy rates by keeping repo...

December 6, 2018

RBI to introduce Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced to introduce ‘Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions’ to provide cost-free mechanism to redress grievances of customers related to digital transactions. The...

December 6, 2018

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