Police investigation in Kerala found that alleged mule-account brokers are recruiting people just for withdrawing cash through ATM or banks to add a buffer layer between them and cybercrime operators to avoid being caught
Indian Overseas Bank has raised the interest rate on its 444-day fixed deposit (FD) by 15 basis points to 7.25 per cent for senior citizens. Banks typically offer some of their highest FD interest rates on special tenures such as 444 days. Senior citizens can earn up to 7.40 per cent by investing in a 444-day FD
India ranks 53rd among 55 pension systems globally with a 46.8 score. The Netherlands maintained its top position with an 85.8 score, according to the March Global Pension Index 2026 report
Following the announcement, banking stocks experienced a sharp and immediate sell off. On September 24, certain bank stocks witnessed intense pressure including five major private banks
NCERT has introduced dedicated financial literacy and entrepreneurship lessons in its new Class 9 Social Science textbook, covering budgeting, savings, investments, taxation and risk management
The nine-day campaign will include enrolment drives, awareness sessions and school outreach programmes to inform parents about children's financial planning
The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) covers more than 1,900 procedures for treatment. However, the funds allocated for cancer treatment under the scheme are less than required. The FinCan study suggests that including early diagnosis of the disease under the scheme could reduce fund requirements and save more lives
