News for 'savings-bank'

Why FDs are still the most popular saving options

Why FDs are still the most popular saving options

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The interest rate on FDs hasn't changed much over the years.

Paytm Payments Bank looking at a pre-Diwali take-off

Paytm Payments Bank looking at a pre-Diwali take-off

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

The Paytm Payments Bank will be headquartered in Noida and kick off its services from east and north to begin with

US bank opts for i-flex's Flexcube

US bank opts for i-flex's Flexcube

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

Technology solutions provider to the financial services industry i-flex solutions on Wednesday said that First Magnus Federal Bank has become the first US retail bank to opt for its Flexcube for its complete banking platform.

Tax on cash withdrawals? Your say

Tax on cash withdrawals? Your say

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

The government may now exempt states from paying this tax while withdrawing money to pay salary to its employees.

ICICI Bank ties up with BayernLB

ICICI Bank ties up with BayernLB

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

Both banks intend to tap German investors focused on emerging markets.

The '3-in-1' savings account is here

The '3-in-1' savings account is here

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

9 personal finance mistakes to avoid

9 personal finance mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

All of us have made these mistakes, so let's begin by seeing how many of them we can avoid/minimise...

No withdrawal tax on savings accounts

No withdrawal tax on savings accounts

Rediff.com2 May 2005

The government has proposed to dilute the controversial Fringe Benefit Tax, exempt savings account from the 0.1 per cent banking cash transaction tax and raise income tax exemption limit for women and senior citizens.

RBI seeks uniform service rates

RBI seeks uniform service rates

Rediff.com24 May 2006

How to build an emergency fund in three easy steps

How to build an emergency fund in three easy steps

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Financial planning advisor Amar Pandit explains the most important steps for accumulating a contingency fund but cautions that this money should be spent wisely.

TV, movie tickets to be cheaper as govt cuts GST rates on 23 items

TV, movie tickets to be cheaper as govt cuts GST rates on 23 items

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

The new tax rates will come into effect from January 1, 2019.

World Cup tickets deposited in bank

World Cup tickets deposited in bank

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

They belong to fans who booked their World Cup travel and tickets through a Brazilian tour operator.

Close extra bank accounts

Close extra bank accounts

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Three or four accounts are enough for one family. Having more increases paperwork and can be misused as well.

RBI relaxes norms on using other banks' ATMs in metro cities

RBI relaxes norms on using other banks' ATMs in metro cities

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The number of free transactions in a month at non-home ATMs is kept at three.

Foreign banks can open zero-balance accounts

Foreign banks can open zero-balance accounts

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Withdrawals from basic savings bank deposit accounts are capped at four a month, including withdrawals via ATMs.

Why benchmark rate for bank loans is still an illusion

Why benchmark rate for bank loans is still an illusion

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

None of the four benchmarks suggested by the RBI is ideal as banks in India create loan assets from their deposits and not borrowing from the regulator or market, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

7 tax-filing mistakes to avoid

7 tax-filing mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Archit Gupta -- founder and CEO, ClearTax.com -- lists common mistakes and how to avoid them for filing a hassle-free income tax return.

Now, pay to use even home-bank ATMs

Now, pay to use even home-bank ATMs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

They had also sought to be allowed to charge consumers for use of own-bank ATMs.

11 schemes that may have won Modi the 2019 election

11 schemes that may have won Modi the 2019 election

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com lists 11 Modi flagship schemes that may have been gamechangers in the Lok Sabha election.

With Rs 13,000 crore, Hyderabad tops list of black money declarations

With Rs 13,000 crore, Hyderabad tops list of black money declarations

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

A total of 64,275 declarations were made under the scheme, an average of Rs 1 crore per disclosure. This is expected to translate into tax collection of about Rs 30,000 crore from the scheme, of which the government exchequer should get around Rs 15,000 crore by the end of 2016-17.

5 things not to do with your money

5 things not to do with your money

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

It is very important to be aware of what you should not do with your money. Here are five things that you must be wary of while dealing with your money.

IOB hikes NRE deposit rates

IOB hikes NRE deposit rates

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

The Indian Overseas Bank has hiked interest rates on non-resident external term deposits with effect from April 1, 2005.

And the dollars keep pouring in...

And the dollars keep pouring in...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

Crorepati Narendra Modi is richer by Rs 32 lakh!

Crorepati Narendra Modi is richer by Rs 32 lakh!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Even so, the PM's cash in hand is among the lowest when compared with his Cabinet colleagues

Revision of returns can bring you IT notice

Revision of returns can bring you IT notice

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

If you are making any drastic changes, make sure there is adequate documentation

Postmen to carry GPS devices from next week

Postmen to carry GPS devices from next week

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

GPS devices will enable real-time money transactions

Lehman crisis@10: Has the financial world changed for the better?

Lehman crisis@10: Has the financial world changed for the better?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

On the 10th anniversary of the global financial crisis, a multi-part series analyses the lessons learnt and those not learnt.

What is drowned out in all the euphoria over India Post banks

What is drowned out in all the euphoria over India Post banks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Key questions remain about the operational and financial viability of a completely paperless bank such as India Post, says Mayank Jain.

Betting on a bank rate cut

Betting on a bank rate cut

Rediff.com31 Mar 2003

The Reserve Bank of India, which slashed the repurchase rate (repo) and savings bank rate by half a percentage point each on February 28, is certain to cut the bank rate in April.

Banks will charge for better services

Banks will charge for better services

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

In an attempt to acquire consumers, banks have been providing a lot of technology-enabled services, which used to be offered free.

PSU banks put Rs 14,000-cr bad loans on the block

PSU banks put Rs 14,000-cr bad loans on the block

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Punjab National Bank has the largest share.

'Budget 2018 certainly obliged the masses'

'Budget 2018 certainly obliged the masses'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

It was widely expected that this time around, the government would be less likely to initiate fresh reforms and rather loosen its belt a little to give various segments of the economy, especially the multitudes that truly constitute India, something to smile about, says Sudip Bandyopadhyay.

Do STPs give better returns than SIPs?

Do STPs give better returns than SIPs?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Returns in Systematic Transfer Plan are consistent as money invested in debt mutual fund schemes earns interest till the time the whole amount is fully transferred to equity fund, says Vishwajeet Parashar, Sr VP and Group Head -- Marketing, Bajaj Capital