Students planning to go abroad for higher studies tend to apply for a forex prepaid card with foreign currencies loaded into it. Almost all major banks in India offer forex prepaid cards. One such card, Student Sapphiro Forex Prepaid Card, was launched by ICICI Bank recently. Meant for students who are planning to study abroad, … Read more
Personal Loan Rates: Over the past few months several private lenders such as ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank had increased interest rates on personal loans (PLs) after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had deemed them as riskier in November 2023, said a report by the Economic Times. Citing data … Read more
However, while the bank makes the loan sanction and disbursement part smooth, you should make sure the repayment part is smooth. Let us discuss some personal loan mistakes you should avoid for smooth repayment. Also Read: Applying for a personal loan? Here are essential dos and don’ts you must keep in mind Opting for a … Read more
Transaction costs have long been the subject of rigorous scrutiny, particularly by FPIs, who have historically lamented the high cost of entering and operating in Indian markets. These costs are multifaceted, often categorized as one-time fees for setup and registration, assets-under-custody (AuC)-based charges and transaction-based fees. However, lurking beneath these enumerated fees is a less … Read more
Restrictions have been implemented by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to protect consumers from unsolicited credit cards. This law was put into effect by the RBI to safeguard you against unsolicited credit cards and the risks associated with them, such as Unwanted debt: Since you did not budget for the credit line, unanticipated debt may … Read more
Certainty in the election outcome and renewed foreign investor inflows into Indian equities have pushed benchmark indices to new peaks for two consecutive sessions. However, the banking index has not mirrored this trend. Does the election impact the banking sector? If yes, would a likely third term for Modi benefit private banks or public sector … Read more
If you are planning to buy a house and looking for a home loan for the same, you would ideally be looking not only for a bank that can give you money as early as possible but also the one that charges a low rate of interest. After all, the marginal difference in the interest … Read more
In February 2024, the RBI data showed that credit card spending reached Rs. 1.5 lakh crores, a 26% annual growth. Within these spends, the usage of credit cards for payments like rent, tuition fees, vendor payments, society maintenance, etc., to individuals has picked up in the last few years. The RBI is not comfortable with … Read more
However, in March 2024, some banks increased their fixed deposit rates. In the case of most banks, the current fixed deposit interest rates being offered are at a decadal high. So, are these the best interest rates on fixed deposits? And should you lock into these high fixed deposit rates? Let us discuss. Also Read: … Read more
This is believed to be either the last or perhaps second last meeting before the interest rates are eventually slashed after a long hiatus. A Reuters poll predicted that the RBI is expected to cut rates in the Sept quarter. Notably, the banking regulator had raised the repo rates by a cumulative of 250 basis points … Read more